Reopening Committee

(This group will likely work in smaller groups to address the unique challenges of elementary and secondary separately)

Some areas of focus for this group are:

• Curriculum selection and instructional delivery models including potential school day structures
• Assessment practices and policies, including local and statewide assessments
• Services to special populations
• Access and use of instructional technology
• Expanded learning opportunities

Lead:  Sharon Cuseo

1. Tamara Schiern; Director of Special Education
2. Martha Walter; Elementary Principal
3. Tom Crowther; High School Principal
4. Dug Gutierrez; Elementary BTA Rep
5. Lisa Raluy; Middle School BTA Rep
6. Kailey McDonald; Instructional Services CSEA Rep
7. Charlene Walters; Elementary School PTA Rep
8. Pavel Tantchev; BHS Student Rep
9. Emilio Urioste; Adult School and ILA
10. Debbie McHorney; Instructional Technology TOSA
11. Rebecca Mielowocki; Instructional Services TOSA
12. Robyn Anders; Coordinator of Instructional Technology
13. Jennifer Goldenberg; TOSA English Learners

Some areas of focus for this group are:

• School-based mental health services
• Behavior support systems
• Family engagement and support practices
• Staff Supports
• Maintaining student and staff recognitions, awards, traditions

Lead:  John Paramo

1. Steve Ferguson; BUSD Board Member
2. Susan Conway; BTA Executive Board
3. Kelly Duenckel; Middle School PTA Rep
4. Nadaly Jones; JBHS Student Rep

Some areas of focus for this group are:

• Ensuring effective communication systems
• Engaging stakeholders
• Using community partnerships
• Other key systems and supports
• Neighboring district trends
• Childcare options

Lead:  Peter Knapik

1. Greg Miller; Middle School Principal
2. Lori Little; High School PTA Rep
3. Andrea Espinoza; MHS Student Rep
4. Stephanie Fields; Coordinator of Child Development

(This group will also have smaller work groups within this task force)

Some areas of focus for this group are:

• Facilities
• Budgeting and financial operations
• Nutrition services
• Technology infrastructure
• Guidance, directives and recommendations from Public Health
• Health and Safety information, social distancing and infection control practices
• Classroom, meal and cleaning practices
• Health office practices, PPE, management and isolation of students showing signs of illness

Lead:  Debbie Kukta

1. Charlene Tabet; BUSD Board Member
2. Louis Ayala; CSEA Executive Rep
3. Maria Uribe; Food Services CSEA Rep
4. Ismael Lopez; Technology CSEA Rep
5. Wendi Harvel; PTA Council President
6. Stacy Cashman; Director of Student Services
7. Kathy Sessinghaus; Director of Food Services
8. Sally Chew; Emergency Planning and Safety Coordinator
9. Larry Cross; Director of Facilities
10. Rick Vonk; Interim Director of Information Technology Services and Education Support
11. Lenora Aguilera; Head School Nurse
12. Tony Franco; High School BTA Rep
13. Sandra DeBarros; Elementary Principal