Stay Connected with "Up to Five Key Takeaways" from Our Advisory Councils/Committees

  • Family participation and engagement is a key priority of the Conejo Valley Unified School District. Our seven Advisory Councils and Committees meet regularly for vibrant discussions, informative presentations, relationship-building activities and more. These meetings are open to all members of our CVUSD community to attend. However, we understand that attending meetings in-person is not always possible. This webpage will serve as a place to stay informed on updates and actions from each Advisory Council and Committee, with "Up to Five Key Takeaways" from each meeting posted below. 

    Read the latest news by clicking on the Advisory Council/Committee tabs below!

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      AADAC

      • African American District Advisory Council (AADAC)

        Coming Soon: 2024-2025 School Year Updates!


        Our next meeting is Monday, September 30, 2024. 5:30pm in the University Center MPR (2801 Atlas Ave., Thousand Oaks). 
        Click here to visit the AADAC webpage and learn more about us.

      DAC

      • District Advisory Council (DAC)

        Here are five key takeaways from our first DAC meeting for the 2024-2025 school year, which was held on Tuesday, September 10th:

        1. DAC had a robust discussion and made suggestions regarding the district cell phone policy.
        2. A DAC by-laws sub-committee was created to update the DAC by-laws.
        3. Information was shared that DAC is under the Greene Act, and information was provided on the Greene Act and the difference between Greene Act and Brown Act. A draft version of the DAC handbook was also shared.
        4. All DAC members had the opportunity to introduce themselves as this was the first DAC meeting of the school year.
        5. DAC members were happy to have the perspective of a student representative from SDAC.

        We will gather next for a Super DAC Meeting on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 9:00am in the University Center MPR (2801 Atlas Ave., Thousand Oaks). 
        Please click here to visit the DAC webpage and learn more about us.
         

      DELAC

      • District English Learners Advisory Council (DELAC)

        Coming Soon: 2024-2025 School Year Updates!


        Our next meeting is Tuesday, September 24, 2024 from 10am to 12pm in the University Center MPR (2801 Atlas Ave., Thousand Oaks). 
        Please click here to visit the DELAC website and learn more about us.

      GATE-DAC

      • Gifted and Talented Education District Advisory Council (GATE-DAC)

        Here are five key takeaways from our first GATE-DAC Meeting, which was held on Friday, September 13th:

        1. Our Advisory Council discussed their vision for Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) for the 2024-2025 school year. Parents expressed concern about GATE differentiation within the school day. Teacher training and GATE certification were discussed. 
        2. GATE-DAC parents and facilitators are encouraged to collaborate about enrichment opportunities specific to their sites.
        3. GATE-DAC had a robust discussion about communications between advisory councils and CVUSD. Concerns were raised about how their advice and feedback is shared.
        4. Mrs. Caswell, GATE Teacher on Special Assignment, invited all students identified as GATE to fill out the After Class Enrichment Series (ACE) Interest Form.
        5. On September 6th, Mrs. Caswell met with parents of newly identified GATE students. Her presentation can be viewed here.

        The next GATE-DAC Meeting is Friday, November 8, 2024 from 9:15am -11:15am in the University Center MPR (2801 Atlas Ave., Thousand Oaks).
        Please click here to visit the GATE-DAC webpage and learn more about us.

      LGBTQ AC

      • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning and Others Advisory Council (LBGTQ+ AC)

        Here are three key takeaways from our first LGBTQ+ AC meeting of the school year, which was held on Wednesday, September 11th:

        1. We are looking for more representation from school sites across the district. Please reach out to your principal or school site representative if you are interested in participating in the LGBTQ+ advisory council.
        2. There are three current subcommittees: Elementary, Secondary, and Curriculum. If you are interested in participating, please contact your principal or school site representative. Any CVUSD parent or caregiver is welcome to join our subcommittees.
        3. We discussed priorities for the 24-25 academic year, including outreach, communication, and curriculum.


        The next LGBTQ+AC Meeting is Wednesday, October 30, 2024 in the University Center MPR (2801 Atlas Ave., Thousand Oaks).
        Please click here to visit the LGBTQ+AC webpage and learn more about us.

      SDAC

      • Student District Advisory Committee (SDAC)

        The latest updates from our Monday, September 23rd SDAC Meeting are:

        1. Engaged in a comprehensive discussion and formulated a formal recommendation regarding a policy on Mobile Communication Devices that we are prepared to share with the Superintendent and district staff.

        2. SDAC subcommittee attendance forms, representation, and schedules were discussed.

        3. SDAC representatives are looking forward to participating in Super DAC coming up in October.

         

        The next SDAC meeting is Monday, October 28, 2024 at 4:00 pm in the CVHS Board Room.
        Please click here to visit the SDAC webpage and learn more about us.

        Previous Updates


        Updates from our Monday, August 26th SDAC Meeting are:

        1. Student DAC reviewed new proposed Bylaw amendments, bringing our Bylaws up-to-date and reviewing new voting procedures.
        1. Dr. Chamberlin, Director of Mental Health and Wellness Services in CVUSD, discussed the effects of social media on youth. Interest for the Wellness Committee was gathered, and ~3 students will be selected to serve on that committee.
        1. Subcommittee attendance policies were shared with all members, and subcommittee chairpersons shared information about their subcommittees in breakout sessions.
        1. Student DAC Member Orientation regarding the SDAC Shared Google Drive, BoardDocs, contacts, etc. was provided to new and returning members.
        1. Cell phone policies and advocacy for students with disabilities were placed on Future Agenda Items.

      SEDAC

      • Special Education District Advisory Council (SEDAC)

        Coming Soon: 2024-2025 School Year Updates!

        The next SEDAC Meeting is Tuesday, October 1, 2024 in the University Center MPR (2801 Atlas Ave., Thousand Oaks).
        Please click here to visit the SEDAC webpage and learn more about us.