Burbank Unified School District

Luther Burbank Middle School Recognized as a 2021 California Distinguished School! We are thrilled to announce that Luther Burbank Middle School has been recognized as a 2021 California Distinguished School. Superintendent Matt Hill said, On behalf of the Board of Education, I want to congratulate the entire Luther Burbank Middle School community for this well-deserved honor. Presented by the California Department of Education (CDE) and sponsored by California Casualty, the... 2021 California Distinguished Schools Program recognizes California schools that have made exceptional gains in implementing the academic content and performance standards adopted by the State Board of Education for all students. In 2021, California is using a multiple measure accountability system to identify eligible schools based on their performance and progress on the state indicators as specified on the California School Dashboard (Dashboard). Information about the Dashboard is available on the CDE California School Dashboard and System of Support web page at https://www.caschooldashboard.org. California Distinguished Schools will be celebrated at a virtual awards ceremony in the near future. You can view the news release announcing this year’s Distinguished Schools on the CDE News Releases Year 2021 web page at https://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr21/yr21rel20.asp

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Superintendent's Reopening Update: 3.9.21 Parents, please check your email for a survey from your principal regarding your preference for the reopening of school. This short video will give you an overview of the reopening process: https://youtu.be/oX1ZMUrZ7Ro... (To read the subtitles in another language, click the CC button, then click the gear icon, select auto translate, and scroll down to select your desired language.)

Please enjoy this uplifting and inspiring video from the Portraits of Kindness program at John Burroughs and Burbank high schools: https://drive.google.com//1KzsuTNuivzxt8f8CzENzbjdkJ/view

State of Schools In case you missed it, you are in luck! You can still watch Burbank Arts & Education Foundation’s 2021 State of the Schools event at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_V9kA5rQEs

CTE Dual Enrollment You absolutely can count on some things. One of them is the awesome CTE DUAL ENROLLMENT program! It’s time to check out our new Spring 2021 Flyer at www.burbankusd.org/cte (click on Dual Enrollment). You will find registration/enrollment information and instructions along with descriptions of each class, how they may cover A-G requirements and UC/CSU transferability info on the CTE website. We now have 10 classes to choose from wherein you can earn college AND high school credits for FREE. All classes will be taught virtually by GCC and LAVC professors.

PFLAG (https://pflag.org/about) is one of the largest support group for parents and friends of the LGBTQ+ community. The Burbank Chapter Meets every second Monday of every month. Our next meeting will be on Monday, December 14th at 7:00pm via Zoom. Please email Burbank PFLAG at [email protected] for more information and link.

Do You Know a Diversity Champion? Each month BUSD recognizes an individual, group, organization, or program that elevates the full breadth of our school community by highlighting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Do you know a leader? Let us know! Click here to access the nomination form:... https://docs.google.com//1iXMlNPVJOdD-JFy0mKbCeF/viewform See more

DUAL ENROLLMENT FOR SPRING 2021 Please see flyer below for updated times.

CTE Dual Enrollment You absolutely can count on some things! One of them is the awesome CTE DUAL ENROLLMENT program! It’s time to check out our new Spring 2021 Flyer at www.burbankusd.org/cte (click on Dual Enrollment). You will find registration/enrollment information and instructions along with descriptions of each class, how they may cover A-G requirements and UC/CSU transferability info on the CTE website. We now have 10 classes to choose from wherein you can earn college AND high school credits for FREE. All classes will be taught virtually by GCC and LAVC professors.

Superintendent's Reopening Update: 11.23.20 Dear BUSD Families, Students, and Employees: An alarming increase in COVID cases in L.A. County has hindered our plans to reopen schools in January via a hybrid learning model. This is disappointing news for all of us since we were hopeful we could return students and employees back to campus in January....Continue reading

Ericca Dent, BUSD Teacher of the Year, has been featured in an article from Spectrum News that explores her teaching methodology and her success in bringing diversity into the classroom.

The Burbank Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Monday Night Football Mixer on 11/23 including a Touchdown Talk with Steven Hubbell, Assistant Principal of Athletics and Activities at JBHS.

Dear Friends of BUSD, As you know, BUSD has experienced significant cuts over the last two years, and more cuts are coming. We continue to work hard to deliver a quality education to all of our BUSD students, but we need your help. It has long been documented that robust schools contribute to their communities' health and wellbeing by fostering innovation and promoting leadership and partnership opportunities. Here in Burbank, we are proud of our schools' great reputation an...d the positive impact they have on our communities, but all of these achievements require adequate funding. Across California, we see districts struggle with similar, potentially devastating, budget shortfalls. In Burbank, we have tried to keep as many cuts as possible from the classroom, but years of underfunding by the State have led to devastating cuts. When the parcel tax did not pass this spring, many of you asked if there was any other way to support our schools. Shortly after, the pandemic swept through our community, altering every facet of our lives. So much has changed since, but our dedication to our students' future has remained strong as we shifted our focus to delivering remote instruction to the roughly 15,000 students in our district. Each of us can help our children by showing our support. Today, I am here to tell you that you CAN support our schools through the Burbank Arts & Education Foundation's Better Together campaign! I can't tell you how excited I was to hear that Burbank Educational Foundation and Burbank Arts for All Foundation have come together to raise much-needed funds for Burbank schools as one united fundraising organization - Burbank Arts & Education Foundation. Burbank's students and teachers have benefited greatly over the years from their financial support, advocacy work, and community leadership. The Burbank Arts & Education Foundation asks our friends, neighbors, and local business owners to pledge their support directly on behalf of Burbank kids. A recurring donation of $14 a month or an annual donation of $170 will help us during these challenging financial times. Please sign up today at this link (https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx) to give $14 monthly, or whatever amount fits your family budget. Even a $5 monthly donation will make a big difference. Thank you, Matt Hill, Superintendent Burbank Unified School District

Burbank Unified Teacher of the Year Named a State Finalist The Burbank Unified School District is thrilled to announce that Ericca Dent, the Burbank Unified Teacher of the Year, has been named a 2021 California Teacher of the Year Finalist. Ms. Dent teaches second grade at Joaquin Miller Elementary School and was recently named a Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year. Miller Elementary School principal, Judy Hession, was delighted with the news that Ms. Dent had been selecte...d as a California Teacher of the Year finalist: Ericca brings such positivity to her work. She gets to know her students individually and works hard to build a sense of caring and community within the classroom, even when that classroom is a virtual one. In a year that has presented all of us with previously unimagined challenges, Ericca has excelled at making her students feel connected and supported. Ms. Dent is also a founding member of the District’s Justice and Equity Team (JET) committee and was recently chosen as BUSD’s first Diversity Champion (www.burbankusd.org/Page/2971) her work to incorporate diversity and inclusion in her teaching and for helping other BUSD teachers by creating a space and a toolbox of resources to reflect and discuss the journey toward antiracist educating. Superintendent Matt Hill expressed his pride in Ms. Dent’s accomplishments, We are so grateful to Ms. Dent for the passion and enthusiasm she brings to the profession of teaching and for her commitment to her students and fellow educators. For more information on this year’s finalists, please read the entire announcement at https://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr20/yr20rel86.asp

Team Evie Holiday Book Drive - On Now Through December 4 If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

BUSD Planning Video for Hybrid Model Reopening. The following video shows some of the steps the District is taking to prepare for our future reopening. If you have questions about reopening, you can email [email protected] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyO53qoIgxQ&feature=youtu.be

The Burbank Coordinating Council Needs Your Help with the Holiday Basket Program The Burbank Coordinating Council has served families of Burbank since 1946. Since then, they have served approximately 2,500 residents yearly. Our Holiday Basket Program ensures that more than 500 families receive groceries, gift cards, and toys during the month of December. This amazing program takes everyone in our community. We rely on families, businesses, and civic organizations to help. The... global pandemic impacted so many, and we anticipate more families than ever will need support. We need you. We can’t do it alone. If you are able to adopt a family, provide items for gift baskets, or wish to donate online, please visit https://www.burbankcc.org/letter to learn more. You can drop off items to South Hills Church on November 14th and November 21st between 4pm and 6pm. To drop your bags of food off before these dates, please contact Mary Anne Been at (818) 266-9766. When we stand together and support each other, we can create a bright end to a devastating year. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] / telephone Janet: President (818) 216-9377 / or visit our website: Burbankcc.org

Q & A Session with Superintendent Matt Hill and Burbank Council PTA on the Potential Reopening of School. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3o69EHHlhm8&feature=youtu.be

Burbank families: Check out this fun event, "Reverse Trick-or-Treat," from the Burbank Police Department. It's a ghoulishly great idea! (Visit www.burbankPD.org)

The Burbank Unified School District is pleased to announce the launch of our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Website. Superintendent Matt Hill provides an introduction to this important work. Please visit www.burbankusd.org/dei

Ericca Dent Named as 2020 Burbank Teacher of the Year The Los Angeles County Office of Education recognizes various outstanding teachers each year and our very own Ericca Dent was honored as the Burbank Unified Teacher of the Year. Ms. Dent teaches second grade at Joaquin Miller Elementary School. The entire Burbank Unified School District community congratulates Ms. Dent on this outstanding achievement! Please enjoy this video of Ms. Dent, our 2020 Teacher of the Year.

Congrats to Ericca Dent for being named a Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year! https://www.facebook.com/136496039697517/posts/5065685713445167/?vh=e&extid=0

Dear Families and Employees, We have some great news - Burbank Arts for All Foundation and Burbank Educational Foundation have merged to create a new organization called the Burbank Arts & Education Foundation. These two educational foundations have a long history of positively impacting and providing support to the BUSD students through their robust grant-giving, advocacy, programming, and community engagement programs. Burbank's students and teachers have benefitted greatly... over the years from the financial support, advocacy work, and community leadership of these outstanding nonprofits. The new Burbank Arts & Education Foundation will continue to support innovation and excellence in our schools, including arts education, STEM programs, student safety and wellness, and other needs within the Burbank Unified School District (BUSD). Like many other school districts in California, BUSD faces a significant budget crisis that will have a devastating impact on our community's students. Burbank Arts & Education Foundation will leverage the assets of our community to fill gaps and level the playing field - supporting creativity, equity, inclusion, and diversity for all BUSD students. Burbank Educational Foundation was established in 1982 to raise money for the Burbank Unified School District (BUSD). In recent years, the Foundation has provided more than $437,000 in funds to BUSD in support of STEM programs, teacher classroom grants, SAT Prep classes, and more, to benefit as many students as possible. Burbank Arts for All Foundation was founded in 2006 to ensure that every student received quality arts education as part of their core curriculum. To date, the Foundation has given more than $758,000 in funds to Burbank schools supporting a wide variety of visual, media, and performing art programs, artist in residency programs, arts integration programs, professional development for teachers, facility upgrades, and strategic planning for Burbank Unified School District's Arts for All Plan. Burbank Unified School District is glad to see these two great nonprofits merging into one. We are confident that they will continue to provide opportunities for our schools and students attending them. The Foundation is currently running a launch campaign, BETTER TOGETHER, and if you would like to support their work, please click HERE (https://tinyurl.com/y3gq8jkc). The district is thrilled that these two organizations have joined together to ensure a brighter future for our students and our city. We look forward to the Burbank Arts & Education Foundation's support and partnership as we tackle the challenges facing our students together. Thank you, Matt Hill

Free Resources from the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Headspace and the L.A. County Department of Mental Health have partnered to provide support and resources during this challenging time. Sign up to access meditations, as well as sleep and movement exercises, designed to help you care for your mind all free through 2020. You can also explore a special collection of resources curated for Los Angeles. Because when we take care of ourselves, everyone shines. Please visit: https://www.headspace.com/lacounty

September 22 is National Voter Registration Day

FREE Tutoring and Homework Help Project Teens Teach is offering free tutoring for students from kindergarten through 12th grade and STEAM workshops for preschool and elementary students. Project Teens Teach is student-run by highly qualified Burbank high school students who volunteer their services. Student volunteers go through a rigorous application process that includes written applications, interviews, virtual training sessions, a 20-page in-depth handbook, and more to en...sure their preparedness to provide tutoring services through this program. For more information, please visit their website (https://sites.google.com/view/projectteensteach/home).

League of Women Voters of Glendale/Burbank and Burbank Council PTA to Host a Candidate Forum with BUSD School Board Candidates The League of Women Voters of Glendale/Burbank Unit (LWV- G/B) and Burbank Council Parent Teacher Association (BCPTA) will host a Candidate Forum for the Burbank Unified School District (BUSD) Board of Education race. The forum will be held virtually on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, from 2:45 pm to 3:55 pm. The event is free and open to all. The foru...Continue reading

*** It's Burroughs v. Burbank Once Again! *** Contest Begins September 8 *** Please join the Burbank Unified School District and the Burbank City Clerk’s Office in a Voter Registration Drive called the Clerks’ Cup. The Clerks’ Cup is a friendly competition between Burroughs High School and Burbank High School to see which school can secure the highest number of online voter registrations from September 8th to September 29, 2020. If you are 16 years of age, you can pre-regi...ster to vote at www.lavote.net If you turn 18 on or before Election Day, you are eligible to vote in the November 3, 2020 General Municipal Election Please register at www.lavote.net and submit your proof of registration (or questions) to: Burroughs High School - [email protected] Burbank High School - [email protected]

Superintendent, Dr Matt Hill's Introduction to the Burbank USD Learning Continuity and Attendance

Burbank Unified School District Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan

Dual Enrollment Opportunities for students in 9th - 12th grade!

Superintendent's Update for August 13, 2020 Dear Families, Students, and Employees: We look forward to starting school on Monday, August 17th. Now that school is starting you will receive direct communications from your teachers and principals; therefore, in the coming weeks, I will not be sending a weekly Superintendent’s Update. However, I will provide updates when new information is available....Continue reading

Superintendent Matt Hill discusses the BTA Memorandum of Understanding on Distance Learning

Diana Abasta, high school teacher and President of the Burbank Teachers Association, discusses Distance Learning

High school teacher Alexis Weiner discusses Distance Learning

Sue Conway, BUSD middle school teacher, explains her methodology regarding Distance Learning

Elementary teacher Dorothy Hernandez shares her thoughts on Distance Learning for the Fall semester.

Hear from Some of our Teachers About How They are Planning for Distance Learning At the August 6th Board of Education meeting, several BUSD teachers spoke about their vision and methodology regarding Distance Learning for the Fall semester. We have posted videos of their comments below.

Elementary Teacher Samantha Robman discusses Distance Learning

BUSD elementary teacher Chandra Collins discusses Distance Learning

Board of Education Meeting Highlights: August 6, 2020 (Virtual Meeting) Please note that the Meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. and can be viewed by visiting the District’s website Board of Education page at https://www.burbankusd.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=1945. For additional information please see the Public Notice Announcement listed under item 1 Call to Order. This email contains instructions for participating in the Public Comments portion of the meeting (see below). T...Continue reading

Superintendent's Update: July 30, 2020 Dear Families, Students, and Employees: With the start of school (August 17th) quickly approaching, you will start to receive more direct communication from your school sites. Now is also a good time to establish good sleep schedules and school routines. Start to think about quiet places for learning, technology set ups, and standard school supplies needed (schools and teachers will be providing more details). It is also a great time to ...Continue reading

Dear Families, Students, and Employees: Please note that all reopening documents can be found on our website in English, Spanish and Armenian at https://www.burbankusd.org/Reopening. Previous updates, on the Coronavirus, can be viewed at https://www.burbankusd.org/COVID-19 Reopening of School 2020-21... We are continuing to work with the Burbank Teachers Association (BTA) and the Classified School Employees Association (CSEA) to develop our new distance learning model for the fall and we will share more information over the course of the next several weeks. Independent Learning Academy (ILA): If you are interested in the ILA model, please email [email protected] for more information by July 31st. Updated information will be presented during our August 6th Board of Education meeting at 7pm. Current information is available on this website https://www.burbankusd.org/Reopening. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) can be found at https://www.burbankusd.org/reopeningfaqs. You may also email your comments to [email protected]. By continuing to work together, we will build a stronger BUSD. Take care, Matt Hill, Ed.D. Superintendent

Dual Enrollment Courses for Fall, 2020.

Superintendent Hill's School Reopening Address in American Sign Language This link will take you to a video of Dr. Hill's reopening comments of July 13, 2020 in ASL: https://tinyurl.com/ybr68l43

SUPERINTENDENT'S SCHOOL REOPENING UPDATE: July 13, 2020 Dear Families, Students, and Employees: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on all of us and things are changing on a daily basis....Continue reading

Model Selection Deadline Extended to Friday, July 17th. In order to answer the questions we have been receiving about the different choices for the fall we have extended the deadline to Friday, July 17th. We are also in the process of updating our Frequently Asked Questions. We will send an update out by end of day Monday. ... Please continue to submit your questions to [email protected]. Finally, the options will be discussed during our July 16th Board of Education meeting at 7pm.

Superintendent's Reopening Update: 7.2.20 Dear Families, Students, and Employees: I hope you are all able to have a safe and relaxing Fourth of July weekend.... Reopening of School 2020-21 The Reopening Committee has created an overview document highlighting the work so far. You can review the document at this link: https://tinyurl.com/yaz7gb5t Please note that this information is subject to change based on local health conditions and our negotiations with our collective bargaining partners. We are still waiting on the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health orders to be released for education. We will be reviewing these orders and will be updating our plans as necessary. These orders are the official health documents that we must abide by as we reopen schools. Here are a couple of key updates for this week: - Grading: Regardless of the instructional model families select, all students will receive traditional standards-based or letter grades next year. - Hybrid Schedules: TK-12 will offer a Monday-Thursday AM/PM model, with Friday 100% at-home learning. For middle and high school all six classes will be taught the whole semester. Please see the schedules/minutes section. - Distance Learning Model: We are still exploring a couple of options for our distance learning model. Additional information will be shared shortly. - Model Selection: Within the next couple of weeks you will receive an email asking you to indicate which model (either hybrid or 100% distance learning) you will select for the fall. We realize that there are still many questions you may have and health conditions will change. However, we need to begin to start planning our class rosters and schedules for August 17. If you do not complete the model selection, you will automatically be placed in the hybrid model. Additional information will be presented during our July 16 Board of Education meeting at 7pm. Current information is available on this website https://www.burbankusd.org/Reopening. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) https://www.burbankusd.org/reopeningfaqs. You may also email your comments to [email protected]. By continuing to work together, we will build a stronger BUSD. Take care, Matt Hill, Ed.D. Superintendent

A Message for Our Graduating Seniors and their Parents and Guardians Tuition-Free Education with the Los Angeles Community College District There is no substitute for hard work, and we are proud of our graduating seniors for completing high school during this unprecedented time. Unlike the seniors who have gone before you, you have dealt with challenges that were unimaginable until just a few weeks ago. As you plan for your future, we want to make sure you know what the Los A...Continue reading

Nickelodeon Presents Kids, Race, and Unity Nickelodeon has produced a special program called "Kids, Race, and Unity: A Nick News Special" hosted by Alicia Keys. Below you will find a link to the YouTube video (which is rated G) and a link to the accompanying discussion guides, which were created in partnership with The Conscious Kid and family therapist Dr. George James. YouTube video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWsMEIODo6g&feature=youtu.be... Discussion Guides link: https://www.nickhelps.com/#/resources We hope you enjoy these resources.

Dear Families, Students, and Employees: Budget Update Thank you for your advocacy! Governor Newsom and our legislature have reached a budget deal (https://tinyurl.com/ycjyx5l6) which they will finalize by June 30. What we know is that it prevents the drastic 10% in cuts facing our schools, but it is still lacking in adequate funding for schools. We must continue to advocate at the federal level for the Senate and the President to approve a stimulus package that focuses on saf...Continue reading

Superintendent Matt Hill addresses the topic of school reopening at the June 18th Board of Education meeting.

Dear Families, Students, and Employees: Budget Update The Legislature is still negotiating the budget proposal (read more at https://a19.asmdc.org//20200603-senate-assembly-reach-agre) with the Governor. We need to continue our advocacy and email the Governor and the legislature. Tell the Governor to adopt the Legislature’s plan. Click this link to send your email https://govapps.gov.ca.gov/gov40mail/ Without the support of the Governor and legislature, BUSD will be forced... to adopt the Governor’s May Revise which means $13 million in budget reductions. You may learn more about our budget process here: https://www.burbankusd.org/2020-21Budget. You may also submit feedback on the budget to this email address [email protected]. Finally, you can watch the Board meetings at this link: https://www.burbankusd.org/Page/1945 Thursday, June 25, 7pm Special Board Meeting Budget Adoption Reopening of School 2020-21 The Reopening Committee is working together and reviewing feedback from parents and employees to develop the best instructional models for the fall. We want to stress again that the 100% distance learning option will be a revised model and will not be the same as the spring. We will be offering a robust and rigorous curriculum to the degree possible and this will include assessments and letter grades. For those families who want to select the in-person option, we realize that many want a full-time model. The current Los Angeles County Department of Health Order does not make it feasible for us to offer a full-time model. That is why we are developing a hybrid model where students will go to school half-day and the other half-day will be learning from home. We understand this model creates child care challenges - we are working with our City and non-profit partners to identify ways to mitigate child care needs. More information will be forthcoming. Current information is available on this website https://www.burbankusd.org/Reopening. You may also email your comments to [email protected]. We also want additional information regarding our draft models. Please complete the following survey by June 26th to help with our planning (you will receive the survey multiple times, you only need to complete it once for each child). Elementary Survey (English): https://tinyurl.com/ycarnknd Secondary Survey (English): https://tinyurl.com/yclgkhrf By continuing to work together, we will build a stronger BUSD. Take care, Matt Hill, Ed.D. Superintendent

Upcoming Board of Education Meetings Due to the global health pandemic and the need for social distancing, in-person meetings have been suspended until further notice** Special Board of Education Meeting:... June 17, 2020, 7pm: Study Session: Virtual Special Board of Education Meeting** Main Topic: Ongoing Budget Discussions (Link to Agenda: https://tinyurl.com/y9hjmx2r) Regular Board of Education Meeting: June 18, 2020, 7pm: Virtual Board of Education Meeting** (Link to Agenda: https://tinyurl.com/y6waxfhg)

Superintendent's Update: 6.11.20 Dear Families, Students, and Employees: I want to congratulate Monterey High School seniors for graduating this week! Below is this week’s update.... Budget Update The Legislature is still negotiating the budget proposal with the Governor (read more here: https://a19.asmdc.org//20200603-senate-assembly-reach-agre). We need to continue our advocacy and email the Governor and the legislature. Tell the Governor to adopt the Legislature’s plan (email your legislators at https://p2a.co/lY0Zw5J). Without the support of the Governor and legislature, BUSD will be forced to adopt the Governor’s May Revise which means $13 million in budget reductions. Our next Budget Study Session will be June 17th. You may learn more about our budget process by clicking here https://www.burbankusd.org/2020-21Budget. You may also submit feedback on the budget to this email address [email protected]. Finally, you can watch the Board meetings at this link: https://www.burbankusd.org/Page/1945 Wednesday, June 17, at 7pm Study Session regarding the Budget Thursday, June 18, at 7pm Regular Board Meeting, Budget Update Thursday, June 25, at 7pm Special Board Meeting Budget Adoption Reopening of School 2020-21 The Reopening Committee is posting their work on this website https://www.burbankusd.org/Reopening. You may also email your comments to [email protected]. We anticipate the Los Angeles County Department of Health to release its guidelines shortly for the reopening of school. This will be the primary document to guide our work. We will work with our partners, BTA and CSEA, and look to share out our proposed models for the fall on July 2. We hope this will then allow for our families to choose the best option between a hybrid or 100% distance learning option. By continuing to work together, we will build a stronger BUSD. Take care, Matt Hill, Ed.D. Superintendent

Congratulations to the Burbank High School National Academy of Finance (NAF) students and their advisor, Diane Grair, on finishing in the top 10 Nationally as part of the SIFMA Foundation's "Stock Market Game Challenge." https://www.sifma.org//sifma-and-the-sifma-foundation-ann/ 2020 Capitol Hill Challenge: Top 10 Schools:... 1. Ravenna High School, OH, Rob Portman 2. Springbrook High School, MD, Jamie Raskin 3. Vassalboro Community School, ME, Chellie Pingree 4. Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School, AK, Dan Sullivan 5. Burbank High School, CA, Adam Schiff 6. Saline High School, MI, Debbie Dingell 7. West Orange Stark High School, TX, Brian Babin 8. Cosby High School, TN, Phil Roe 9. Sunnyvale Middle School, TX, Lance Gooden 10. Lubbock-Cooper High School, TX, Jodey Arrington Please join us in congratulating everyone involved in this achievement!

Superintendent's Update: 6.4.20 Dear Families, Students, and Employees: The past ten days have been extremely difficult for all of us. I personally have been haunted by the visual of George Floyd being murdered by a police officer. I keep asking myself, what if George was a student, parent, or employee of BUSD? Have I done everything I could in my personal and professional life to prevent these types of murders from happening? The honest answer is no. I strongly believe we ne...Continue reading

Burbank's current response rate is only 61%. We can do better! Please participate in the 2020 census: As Burbank residents stay inside to stop the spread of the coronavirus, it's easier than ever to stand up for your community without leaving your home. You can fill out the 2020 census online and ensure Burbank community gets the resources we need. Learn more on how to be counted: 2020CENSUS.GOV Coronavirus is a concern for all of us. Filling out the census helps ensure the h...ealth services our communities depend on to fight this disease, like hospitals and emergency services, have enough resources to support us. Learn more on how to be counted: 2020CENSUS.GOV Help Make Burbank Count! Share a photo after completing the Census, tag 5 friends, hashtag #BurbankCounts

Kiwanis Club of Burbank Generously Donates Books to Burbank Unified School District Students Burbank, CA For kids in Burbank and throughout the State of California, daily lives have been critically impacted due to school closures during this unprecedented pandemic. Children are not only missing the structured school settings that have been a way of life, but many lack school supplies and books, leaving families without the resources they need to educate their children at ho...me. Recognizing this opportunity to make a difference, Kiwanis Club of Burbank - whose mission is to help children in the community has enthusiastically launched a book distribution program which will provide 3,000 books to local school kids. Books are being donated and distributed by club volunteers over a three-week period through the BUSD food service program. Vice-President of Kiwanis Club of Burbank Kelly Pena believes that reading books is essential to developing a strong sense of well-being during this time of disruption and the unknown. Reading can also be a fun and imaginative activity for kids, which opens doors to all kinds of new worlds for them, says Pena. Burbank Unified School District Superintendent Matt Hill stated Now, more than ever, children need access to books. Our focus must remain on literacy and a book provides our students with some normalcy. We are grateful for the support of the Kiwanis Club of Burbank. Kiwanis Club of Burbank is one of the largest non-governmental community service organizations in Burbank. The club is dedicated to making a positive impact on kid’s lives by building self-confidence, enabling self-expression, developing leadership skills and helping youth find their own passion and work ethic to benefit the community. The total value of in-kind donations for this project currently total $25,487. For more information and to learn how you can be a part of helping the community, contact Kelly Pena (818) 558-7464 or Harvey Branman (818) 954-9294 or visit at www.BurbankKiwanis.org, Facebook: @Burbank.Kiwanis, Instagram: @Burbank_Kiwanis

Board of Education Meeting Highlights: Regular (Virtual) Meeting of June 4, 2020 Please note that the Meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. and streamed by visiting the District’s website Board of Education page at https://www.burbankusd.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=1945. Please see the Public Notice Announcement listed under item 1: Call to Order. The agenda packet may also be viewed online here. Public Comments must be submitted to Rose Garcia via email [email protected] ...or voicemail (818) 729-4584 no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 3. These comments will be read/played live during Public Comments. Any comments received after the deadline will be emailed to the Board of Education and senior staff. If you have questions or need assistance with access, please email [email protected] Meeting Highlights: June 4, 2020 Recognition of Ed100 Online Education Program Graduates First Reading of High School Social Science Textbook (Lottery Textbook Fund) Report on the Recommendations to the Board of Education from the District English Learner Advisory Committee First Reading of Proposed Revision of Selected Board Policies and Administrative Regulations: March 2020 Budget Update 2020-2021 Appointment of Members/Alternate Members and Reappointment of Member to the School Facilities Oversight Committee (SFOC) Adoption of Resolution 49 - Fundraising Restrictions, 2020-2021 School Year Adoption of Resolution 50 Resolution of the Governing Board of the Burbank Unified School District Approving Assignment of Delinquent Tax Receivables to the California Statewide Delinquent Tax Finance Authority for Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2020, 2021 and 2022, and Authorizing Execution and Delivery of Related Documents and Actions Approval of Award of Contract for Transportation Services with First Student (Business Office) Ratification of Agreement with Blackboard Inc. for Teacher Communication Module (General Fund) Approval of Renewal of Agreement with DocStar for Document Management System (General Fund) Approval of Agreement for Professional Services with Frontline (Human Resources) Adoption of Resolution 51 for the Elimination or Reduction of Services for Classified Positions Acceptance of Gifts Consent Agenda

Dear Families, Students, and Employees: Budget Keep up the advocacy! Your advocacy is working! The Senate is working on a budget proposal that would prevent cuts to education and the Assembly is also working on a proposal: read more at https://www.latimes.com//california-lawmakers-gavin-newsom ... The legislature has until June 15th to submit a budget to the Governor. Click here to email your legislators: https://p2a.co/lY0Zw5J Tell them your personal stories and give them solutions that they can implement instead of cuts. For example they can use the State reserves, Rainy Day fund, cash deferrals, and/or delay or reduce school district payments to CalSTRS and CalPERS. We will continue to discuss the budget situation during a series of Board meetings. We have also pushed the Budget Adoption to June 25th so that we have more time to advocate to prevent these reductions. You can watch the Board meetings at this link: https://www.burbankusd.org/Page/1945 Thursday, June 4, at 7pm Regular Board meeting, Budget Update Wednesday, June 10, at 7pm Study Session regarding the Budget Thursday, June 18, at 7pm Regular Board Meeting, Budget Update Thursday, June 25, at 7pm Special Board Meeting Budget Adoption Reopening of School 2020-21 You should have received a survey from Robyn Anders this week to collect your feedback about your experience this spring. You can also access the survey at this link: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSfonyCDDGGJ-hXh6F/viewform This is a high-level survey; we will continue to solicit more detailed feedback over the next several weeks. The Reopening Committee will kick-off next week and will begin by reviewing the Los Angeles County Office of Education at this link: https://www.lacoe.edu/Home/School-Reopening and will begin to use the framework to develop a BUSD specific plan. Next week, we will launch a website that will house all of this information and will allow you to continue to provide feedback. By continuing to work together, we will build a stronger BUSD. Take care, Matt Hill, Ed.D. Superintendent

Superintendent's Update: 5.21.20 Dear Families, Students, and Employees: This has been quite the year, but we have overcome many challenges by working together. We have many more challenges to address, but I have been inspired by what we have accomplished.... First of all, congratulations to all of our graduates! I have been so moved by watching and hearing our student reflections this week during their ceremonies. Classified Employee Week As we end the week, the Board of Education and I want to extend again our sincere appreciation to our classified employees for all of their hard work. They have definitely risen to the challenge. Burbank Library Summer Reading Program & Other Enrichment Resources The Burbank Library is offering an online summer reading program. This free program encourages participants to develop a habit of reading daily and helps students practice their reading skills over the summer months. To learn more, visit: https://burbanklibrary.org//upl/2020-03/SR2020-Schools.pdf. We also will continue to post enrichment resources that students and families can access this summer on our District website: www.burbankusd.org Budget As discussed during the last Board of Education meeting, the Governor’s budget proposal would result in over $13 million in cuts to Burbank Schools. Communities across the state are raising their voices to prevent these cuts. Email your legislators at this link: https://p2a.co/lY0Zw5J. We will discuss the budget situation during a series of Board meetings. You can watch the Board meetings at this link: https://www.burbankusd.org/Page/1945 - Tuesday, May 26, at 7pm Study Session - Thursday, June 4, at 7pm Regular Board meeting - Wednesday, June 10, at 7pm Study Session - Thursday, June 18, at 7pm Budget Adoption Reopening of School 2020-21 Next week, you will receive a survey to collect your feedback about your experience this spring. We will use this information and the guidelines from the state, county, and health officials to design different learning models for the fall. We will continue to solicit feedback and will send you information over the next several weeks. We have a lot to figure out with our financial situation and what school will look like in the fall, so we will be sending updates throughout the summer. By continuing to work together, we will build a stronger BUSD. Take care, Matt Hill, Ed.D. Superintendent

The Board of Education will hold a virtual Special Board Meeting on May 19 at 7pm on District Fundraising and Budget Scenarios. All Public Comments should be submitted to Rose Garcia at [email protected] by 5pm on May 18. The link to the agenda appears below. You can watch the meeting at this link: https://www.burbankusd.org/Page/1945

Dear Families, Students, and Employees: As we head into the last week of school, we want to thank everyone for uniting together during these challenging times. There are many questions that still need to be answered before we reopen schools. We are creating opportunities for ongoing engagement and feedback on the budget and school reopening. We will send additional information about those opportunities over the next several weeks. Class of 2020...Continue reading

Congratulations to BUSD Board of Education member Dr. Roberta Reynolds on being named Woman of the Year chosen to represent the 25th State Senate by Senator Anthony Portantino.

Dear Families, Students, and Employees: This week we celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week and Day of the School Nurse. Now, more than ever, we need to continue to show our appreciation, not just for a day or a week, but every day of the year. Child Care... As you have probably heard, Los Angeles County is moving to Stage 2 of the reopening process. This means there will be a greater need for child care in our community. Our currently enrolled families are being surveyed so that we can determine how many child care locations we need to open. More information will be sent directly to families over the next several days from our Child Development Office. Reopening of School 2020-21 We are continuing to research what other countries, states and districts are doing for the reopening of schools. We are planning multiple scenarios that will require flexibility from the state and will also depend on the state budget (please see below). We know that education will be different than our former school model and the distance learning model we just implemented. As we receive more guidance, we will seek your feedback and will share more details about these models. Even though it can feel overwhelming at times, we are going to take this crisis as an opportunity to be creative and re-imagine education to meet the needs of our students, families, and employees. Budget Today, the California Department of Finance and Governor Newsom released a bleak memo previewing the May Revision prior to the Governor’s announcement next week. The California School Board Association has made it easy for us to stress the need to protect public education funding. Use this link to email your legislators: https://p2a.co/lY0Zw5J On Tuesday, May 19th at 7pm the Board of Education will have a Special Board meeting to discuss budget scenarios and discuss fundraising priorities. You may watch the meeting at this link: https://www.burbankusd.org/Page/1945 By continuing to work together, we will build a stronger BUSD. The next District update will be sent Thursday, May 14th. Take care, Matt Hill, Ed.D. Superintendent

Dual Enrollment Course Offerings for Fall, 2020

For the sixth consecutive year, BUSD has received a "Best Communities in Music Education" Award for 2020, one of only 734 districts nationwide to earn this recognition. Congratulations to all of our teachers, students, parents, and administrators for making it possible for BUSD to receive this honor! Watch the video announcement from the NAMM Foundation:

BUSD Donates PPE to Providence-Saint Joseph's Medical Center A big thank you to John Benne, Cabinet Technology Teacher at John Burroughs High School, for helping to identify Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that we were able to donate to Providence-Saint Joseph’s Medical Center.

BUSDeNews: Board of Education Meeting Highlights for May 7, 2020 (Virtual Meeting) PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL PARTICIPANTS the District is providing alternatives to in-person attendance for viewing and participating. Any individual or group representative may address the Board of Education on any agenda item or subject within its jurisdiction. In order to facilitate public participation at meetings while adhering to proper social distancing guidelines, the Board o...Continue reading

Superintendent's Update: 4.30.20 Dear Families, Students, and Employees: Many of you may have heard about Governor Newsom’s aspiration to open schools as soon as possible. Please know this was not a mandate, just an idea that he suggested. We will work locally to discuss the best time to reopen schools. This discussion will be based on health and governmental guidelines that focus on the safety of students and employees. We are planning for multiple scenarios, but we do not h...Continue reading