Proposed Community Liaison Committee

CCCE would like to thank the efforts of Audrey Negley in opening a dialogue with the board! Audrey has met with Cindy Fratto and we, as per Cindy's request, are now working on compiling a list of more specific issues. Please email me at cindysass@yahoo.com and let me know if you have any questions or concerns you would like addressed! Here is Audrey's letter:

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Ms. Cindy Fratto
Board of Trustees
Coast Unified School District
1350 Main Street
Cambria, California 93428

Re: Proposed Community Liaison Committee

Dear Ms. Fratto:

I am a parent of two children currently attending the Cambria Grammar School. I have involved myself in the school environment by helping in the classroom and participating in the Cambria Grammar School Parent Teacher’s Association (PTA). In doing so, I have been able to observe and experience some of the issues that confront our school district. It is important to me that I attempt to be a proactive parent and assist the school and community in helping enrich and improve our children’s learning environment.

Unfortunately, there have been several issues which seem to have polarized our community with respect to the school district. From my observation and understanding, I believe that improving communication between parents and the school board could help ease some of this discord and potentially provide a forum to resolve conflict and restore confidence in our leadership. I would like to propose that a committee be developed consisting of several parents and board members to develop an agenda of current issues and work towards finding a resolution, if appropriate, and provide a means to offer parents and the public with important information.

I realize that the public is offered time to comment at monthly school board meetings; however, this forum does not provide an open line of communication where each party can respond to concerns or requests. Pursuant to the Coast Unified School District Bylaws, a temporary special committee can be formed and discharged by the President of the Board. With respect to that provision of the bylaws, I would like to propose that a temporary subcommittee be formed consisting of Board members and parents to discuss and work towards solutions to the many issues that the public is bringing to the Board.

I welcome the opportunity to discuss this matter with you and hopefully engage members of our community in a productive and professional manner. I believe that it would be to the community’s advantage to have this matter before the school board at its next meeting.

Sincerely,
Audrey Negley

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CCCE Mission Statement

Community Representation:
Ensure that the Board provides leadership and citizen oversight, fairly represent their constituents and stakeholders e.g. parents, teachers, administration, staff, the community, the taxpayer and above all, the children of the district.

Community Values:
Ensure the Board and district is responsive to the values, beliefs, and priorities of the community and that Board actions and decision reflect these community values.

Community Communication:
Create an open dialogue between the Board and their constituents and ensure that there is no district retaliation in response to an opposing thought or recommendation.

A Desirable Workplace:
Ensure the district has established safe and supportive working condition that will attract and retain staff members who are highly qualified and dedicated to the education and welfare of students.

Adherence to Board Procedure:
Ensure that the Board follows the laws pertaining to public education, established policies of the district and public meeting protocol.

Parent Involvement Through Board Appointed Committees:
Establish functioning Board appointed committees that participate in the guidance and direction of the school.

Community Involvement:
Utilize the full resource of the community to support the district in the creation of Board appointed committees that facilitate the execution of Board directed initiatives.

Transparency:
Ensure that the finances and strategic direction of the district are fully transparent and represent the values beliefs, and priorities of the stakeholders.