1. WALNUT VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
“An Extraordinary Place”
M E M O R A N D U M
TO:
Board Members
FROM:
Dr. Dean Conklin
RE:
Board Mailout
DATE:
January 11, 2013
January 2013
16
21
22
24
6:00 PM
-6:00 PM
6:00 PM
Regular Board Meeting
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday
Community Budget Meeting ~ DBHS Theater
Community Budget Meeting ~ WHS Theater
February 2013
1
6
12
13
18
20
20
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
4:00 PM
9:00 AM
-5:00 PM
6:00 PM
Cornerstone Awards ~ Pomona Valley Mining Company
Mid-Year Review/Board Meeting ~ Westhoff ES MPR
Personnel Commission Meeting ~ DEC Board Room
Coordinating Council Meeting Presidents’ Brunch ~ DEC Board Room
Presidents’ Day Holiday
Joint Meeting with Personnel Commission ~ Staff Development Room
Regular Board Meeting
March 2013
6
10
12
13
20
6:00 PM
-4:00 PM
9:00 AM
6:00 PM
Study Session
Daylight Savings Time begins
Personnel Commission Meeting ~ DEC Board Room
Coordinating Council Meeting ~ DEC Board Room
Regular Board Meeting
“KIDS FIRST – Every Student, Every Day”

2. Board Mailout
January 11, 2013
Page 2 of 5
BOARD FOLLOW-UPS
Return from Break: Happy New Year! I trust you had a relaxing and enjoyable holiday
season. Students and staff have returned, and are ready for the second semester. We had a
very smooth first week back including the opening of our four new Kindergarten classes. It’s
hard to believe that the year is half over.
Budget Meetings: As you know, two Community Budget Meetings will be held as follows:
Tuesday, January 22, 6:00 PM in Diamond Bar High School’s Theater, and Thursday, January
24, 6:00 PM in Walnut High School’s Theater. This information has been disseminated to all
schools, is posted on our website, and will be advertised on school marquees (see
attachment).
Board Meeting: Thank you for your participation on Wednesday evening.
Please be reminded that a Special Board Meeting, to discuss the
Superintendent Search, has been scheduled for Thursday, January 31, 6:00
PM at the home of Helen Hall. For your information, the attached letter was
sent to several search firms soliciting RFPs.
Congratulations to Castle Rock Elementary School honorees Jacqueline
Miranda (Super Star Student), and Cantrell Photography (Partner in Education).
Congratulations also to South Pointe Middle School honorees Angeleena Escamilla, and
Joseph Aguilar (Super Star Students), and Gordon Mize (Partner in Education).
GENERAL INFORMATION
Emergency Prep: Today, Friday, January 11, 2013, C.J. Morris Elementary School conducted
an emergency drill to rehearse an environmental hazard on campus scenario. Students and
staff were directed to enter or remain indoors for the duration of the drill. With lights out, doors
shut and locked, everyone was asked to remain quiet in order to listen for directions.
This 20-minute drill was CJM’s first step in preparing students for an actual lock-down drill
involving an intruder on campus. The emphasis was for students and staff to practice the
procedure of following directions, remaining calm and quiet, and quickly moving all students to
an inside space. CJM staff will be meeting to debrief this drill and to plan a follow-up drill with
the scenario of a stranger on campus. This drill was attended by and planned with consultation
from Deputy Ken Leyva of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Additionally, Assistant Superintendent Jeanette Ullrich is working with Walnut Sheriff’s
Substation Deputy Daly to provide him with each of our school site’s Emergency/Disaster Plan.
As you know, the safety of our students and staff has been, and will always be the highest
priority at every one of our schools. We will continue to be vigilant in our commitment to
ensure that our schools are safe.

3. Board Mailout
January 11, 2013
Page 3 of 5
Holiday: Please be reminded that the District Office and all schools will be closed on
Monday, January 21, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday. We will
resume normal business hours on Tuesday, January 22, 2013.
Emergency Prep/Sheriff’s Training: Diamond Bar High School will be the site of a Walnut
Sheriff’s Station Active Shooter Training on Tuesday, January 22, 7:00 AM. Principal
Catherine Real has sent several messages to the community to make them aware of the
training. Also, law enforcement units will have signs on them alerting the public to the training.
This is a collaborative effort between WVUSD and the Sheriff’s Department.
Cornerstone Awards: The annual Cornerstone Awards Gala is scheduled for Friday,
February 1 (see attached flier). The event will be held at the Pomona Valley Mining Company
beginning at 6:00 PM. Please contact Bertha (by Wednesday, January 23) regarding your
availability and inform her if you plan to take a guest. Tickets for Board Members will be held
at the door. Guest tickets are $25.
Mid-Year Goals: Our annual Mid-Year Goals Review will be held on Wednesday, February 6.
We will begin at 6:00 PM in the multipurpose room at Westhoff Elementary School.
Joint Meeting: As you know, the Board schedules a Joint Meeting with the Personnel
Commission annually. This year’s Joint Meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 20, and
will begin at 5:00 PM in the Staff Development Room. Dinner will be provided. Our Regular
Board Meeting will begin with Closed Session, at 6:00 PM, in my conference room.
Capitol News: The Association of Low Wealth Schools (ALWS) provided the attached update
regarding the Governor’s budget.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Field Trip: I have attached a memorandum from Director Steven Dorsey listing an extended
field trip submitted to the Educational Services Department.
Alternative Ed: Beginning the second semester of the 2012/2013 school year, Alternative
Education has been reorganized to better utilize the human resources at its disposal. These
changes will realize some savings for the second semester.
TK: The Transitional Kindergarten program will be at Castle Rock, Vejar, Evergreen,
Collegewood, and C.J. Morris Elementary Schools for the 2013/2014 school year.
Director Jackie Brown will be hosting three Transitional Kindergarten Parent Informational
Meetings in January and February at the District Office. Meeting dates have been scheduled
for Wednesday, January 23, at 7:00 PM; Thursday, February 21, at 7:00 PM; and Friday,
February 22, at 9:00 AM. Commendations to Jackie for her work with this program. Our
enrollment numbers have benefitted from her hard work.

4. Board Mailout
January 11, 2013
Page 4 of 5
BUSINESS SERVICES
Updates: Attached please find a memorandum from Assistant Superintendent Jeanette
Ullrich regarding follow-ups/updates from the Business Services Division.
TECHNOLOGY
Monthly Update: For your information, I have attached the Monthly Update from Information
Technology (IT). Director Kenny Goodson highlights a number of items from the IT
Department.
SCHOOL SITES
School Visitations: The following (second semester) site visitations have been scheduled.
Please contact Bertha if you are interested in attending any (or all) site visits.
SCHOOL
Chaparral MS
South Pointe MS
Vejar ES
Westhoff ES
Walnut HS
Collegewood ES
Walnut ES
Castle Rock ES
Evergreen ES
Suzanne MS
Diamond Bar HS
Maple Hill ES
DATE
Wed., January 23
Fri., January 25
Mon., January 28
Wed., January 30
Mon., February 4
Wed., February 6
Fri., February 8
Mon., February 11
Wed., February 13
Wed., February 20
Mon., February 25
Wed., February 27
TIME
9:30-11:00 AM
9:30-11:00 AM
9:30-11:00 AM
9:30-11:00 AM
9:30-11:00 AM
9:30-11:00 AM
9:30-11:00 AM
9:30-11:00 AM
9:30-11:00 AM
9:30-11:00 AM
9:30-11:00 AM
9:30-11:00 AM
BOARD REP(S)
Nancy & Cindy
Nancy & Cindy
Cindy
Nancy & Cindy
Cindy
Cindy
Cindy
Cindy
Cindy
Cindy
Emergency Prep: Today, Friday, January 11, 2013, C.J. Morris Elementary School conducted
an emergency drill to rehearse an environmental hazard on campus scenario. Students and
staff were directed to enter or remain indoors for the duration of the drill. With lights out, doors
shut and locked, everyone was asked to remain quiet in order to listen for directions.
This 20-minute drill was CJM’s first step in preparing students for an actual lock-down drill
involving an intruder on campus. The emphasis was for students and staff to practice the
procedure of following directions, remaining calm and quiet, and quickly moving all students to
an inside space. CJM staff will be meeting to debrief this drill and to plan a follow-up drill with
the scenario of a stranger on campus. This drill was attended by and planned with consultation
from Deputy Ken Leyva of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Additionally, Assistant Superintendent Jeanette Ullrich is working with Walnut Sheriff’s
Substation Deputy Daly to provide him with each of our school site’s Emergency/Disaster Plan.
As you know, the safety of our students and staff has been, and will always be the highest
priority at every one of our schools. We will continue to be vigilant in our commitment to
ensure that our schools are safe.

5. Board Mailout
January 11, 2013
Page 5 of 5
BOARD MEETING
Regular Meeting: The Board Agenda for the Wednesday, January 16, Regular Board Meeting
is posted on-line (a hard copy of the agenda only is enclosed). As you know, we will begin with
Closed Session at 6:00 PM and Open Session will begin at 7:00 PM.
Please review the agenda and back-up information (on-line). If you should have any questions
and/or concerns, please communicate those to me prior to our meeting (by Monday) so that my
staff can prepare. This will also help expedite our meeting during Open Session.
 School Site Dates to Remember
 January 14
7:00 PM
Diamond Bar HS Brahma Foundation Meeting – LINC
 January 15
8:45 AM
Collegewood ES Community Club Meeting – Room A7
 January 16
8:00 AM
Maple Hill ES Community Club Meeting – MPR
 January 17
8:30 AM
Diamond Bar HS Mag 7 Parent Meeting – Conference Room
 January 17
6:30 PM
Vejar ES 3rd Grade Curriculum Night – MPR
 January 24
8:00 AM
Maple Hill ES Multicultural Day – School wide until 11:15 a.m.
 January 25
8:00 AM
Maple Hill ES Multicultural Day – School wide until 11:15 a.m.
 February 9
11:00 AM
Diamond Bar HS Wheel Food Fest – Front Lot
MISCE LLANEOUS/OTHER ITEMS
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LACSTA – Association Meeting Flier
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Miscellaneous News Articles
Enclosures
Attachments
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