The Novato Unified School District has partnered with the national nonprofit, YouthTruth, to help us hear feedback from you about what we are doing well, and how we can improve. Every year the NUSD community of students, staff, and families participate in this survey which helps measure climate and culture at our schools. It is [...]
SEAC Parent Workshop Series The Marin County SELPA Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) has organized a series of parent workshops presented by Carl Corbin, General Counsel for School and College Legal Services, that focus on legal topics related to special education (see attached flyer). All workshops are free and will be held virtually with [...]
Good morning NUSD Colleagues and Community, There has been a lot of coverage in the IJ, Chronicle, and now on the local news about SMHS football and the response by the district to the allegations of racial name calling. There is an investigation still occurring and the district will not discuss the case until all [...]
Dear NUSD Colleagues and Community Several of you were able to attend the Board of Trustees meeting last night, some watched from home, and others were not able to watch the meeting that adjourned at 11pm. I received emails this morning letting me know some of you fell asleep while watching, which I totally understand! [...]
Dear NUSD Community, Yesterday, Marin Public Health shared a letter with the Marin school community that they are seeing a downward trend in case rates, including cases among students and staff, and that their assessment is that the crest of the Omicron wave is behind us. Our NUSD data reflects this downward trend as well. [...]
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Dear Novato Community, COM Indian Valley Campus Jen Larson, Ross Millerick, and I had a fabulous tour of the Indian Valley Campus! There is so much potential there, I am hoping we can make more connections, including summer school location! Jen and I are meeting with Anna Pilloton from College of Marin to discuss options. [...]
Dear NUSD Community: Please see the most recent communication from Public Health regarding the Universal Marin Schools COVID-19 Exposure Notice and the Omicron Surge at the links below: English Version Spanish Version Thank you. Leslie Benjamin Novato Unified School District Director, Communications & Community Engagement
Dear NUSD Community, We continue to collaborate with Marin County Public Health and the Marin Office of Education for guidance and strategies to support the health and well-being of students and staff. The guidance is updated frequently, and we’ve provided a couple of updates below. At-Home Test Kits Just before the Winter Break, NUSD sent home [...]
Novato Unified School District is excited to have our partners from Marzano Research hosting a virtual community event. Please join us for a live webinar on January 18, 2022 at 6:30 PM. This webinar will be an opportunity for community members to learn more about Proficiency-Based Education in NUSD from nationally recognized expert, Tammy Heflebower [...]
