Congratulations to Susan Clancy and Stephanie Reese.
Each will serve a 4-year term on the CCUSD Governing Board beginning in January 2011
Janet Busbee withdraws from CCUSD governing board race
September 2, 2010, Scottsdale Republic
CCUSD Teacher's Association Endorses Two Governing Board Candidates
August 22, 2010, CCEA Press Release
Cactus Shadows IB students host education policy forum for community leaders, October 11th at 6:00PM
Sep 26, 2010, CCSOS WeblogBond money a boost to schools, taxpayers
Aug 27, 2010, Our Turn by David Schaefer and Mark Warren, The Scottsdale RepublicCave Creek school district can access $13 mil in bond money
Aug 7, 2010, Mary Beth Faller, The Arizona RepublicCave Creek district won't seek override in fall election
June 10, 2010, Mary Beth Faller, The Arizona RepublicSchool closure stressful, worthwhile
May 22, 2010, Scottsdale RepublicMiddle School Closes Due to Tough Economy
May 19, 2010, KSAZ Fox 10Cave Creek Board votes to close Desert Arroyo Middle School
May 19, 2010, Mary Beth Faller, The Arizona RepublicHomeowner's Associations, Campaign Signs and AZ Law
May 10, 2010, CCSOS WeblogCave Creek district will provide free all-day kindergarten
Apr 30, 2010, CCSOS WeblogCCUSD All-Day Kindergarten, Desert Arroyo and Prop 100
Apr 25, 2010, CCSOS WeblogDespite cutbacks, Cave Creek students remain focus of funding
Apr 16, 2010, My Turn, David Schaefer, Scottsdale RepublicApril News
Apr 10, 2010, CCSOSProposition 100 Debate/Panel Discussion April 11, 2010 at 6:30 pm
Apr 8, 2010, CCSOS WeblogSo Be It?
Apr 7, 2010, Lauren Rodriguez, Guest Editorial, Sonoran NewsSchaefer to Schaeffer - a CPA's rebuttal to CATO Institute
Apr 7, 2010, David Schaefer, CCSOS WeblogHOOEY!
Apr 6, 2010, CCSOS WeblogCave Creek parents still trying to save school from closing
Apr 2, 2010, by Mary Beth Faller, The Arizona RepublicState Capitol becomes ground zero for sales tax increase debate
March 26, 2010, azfamily.comLegislative Update and Prop 100
March 25, 2010, CCSOS WeblogIf we must sacrifice a school to save a district, so be it
March 20, 2010 My Turn by Casey Perkins, Scottsdale RepublicCave Creek school panel recommends override vote
March 11, 2010 by Mary Beth FallerMarch 28th – DWES Student Council Pancake Breakfast
March 19, 2010 by CCSOS WeblogFate Of DAMS Draws Large Turnout At District Office
March 17, 2010 by Marc Buckhout, The Foothills FocusBudget aid or recovery killer: Debate over tax hike heats up
March 14, 2010 by Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona RepublicCave Creek district urged to find way to keep school open
March 10, 2010 by Mary Beth Faller, The Arizona RepublicCave Creek district's plans infuriate Desert Arroyo parents
March 5, 2010 by Mary Beth Faller, The Arizona RepublicCCUSD Board Meeting Highlights/Commentary – February 24, 2010
February 24, 2010 CCSOS WeblogEffort to promote boost in state sales tax debuts
February 23, 2010 by Mary Jo Pitzl , The Arizona RepublicGilbert Public Schools' facing backlash from court victory
February 22, 2010 by Emily Gersema, The Arizona Republic15-year-old girl leads protest vs. newspaper
February 21, 2010 The Arizona RepublicParents, Teachers Stage L.O.V.E. Rally
February 13, 2010 CCSOS WeblogCave Creek delays timeline for vote on closing Desert Arroyo
February 10, 2010 Mary Beth Faller, Scottsdale RepublicL.O.V.E. Rally for Education – This Saturday at the Capitol
February 9, 2010 CCSOS WeblogSales-tax vote comes at rocky time
February 6, 2010 Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona RepublicMost quiet about Cave Creek school closure
February 4, 2010 Mary Beth Faller, The Arizona RepublicCCUSD considers school closure
February 3, 2010 Foothills FocusOpinion: Closing school is a sad, but necessary, solution
January 30, 2010 Editorial, Scottsdale RepublicCave Creek district creates charter-style academy
January 27, 2010 Mary Beth Faller, Scottsdale RepublicDesert Arroyo Middle School – Public Meeting RESCHEDULED MARCH 9TH
January 26, 2010 CCSOS Weblog5 facts about Cave Creek school enrollment
January 26, 2010 Scottsdale RepublicAnd so it begins... preparations for the next CCUSD budget cycle
January 24, 2010 CCSOS WeblogArizona Education Network January Newsletter
January13, 2010 CCSOS WeblogLet’s not forget 2009, if for one reason alone: Cave Creek Teens
December 31, 2009 CCSOS WeblogLessons for Sonoran News: Ethics and History
December 31, 2009 Cynthia WeissBook fair benefits CCUSD schools
December 30, 2009 Scottsdale IndependentOld-time Cave Creek recalled
December 19, 2009 Scottsdale Republic OpinionsSchool-label method changing
December 13, 2009 The Arizona RepublicBarnes goes on rant instead of school tour
December 4, 2009 Scottsdale Republic Editorials BlogMy daughter stands up to Sonoran News bully
December 2, 2009 Colleen DavisUnion trying to bully Legislators into changing law
November 29, 2009 CCSOS Weblog link to Sonoran AllianceLD7 Representative Ray Barnes “explains his vote” on AZ K-12 Education cuts
November 25, 2009 CCSOS WeblogVideo of Sonoran News Protest
November 22, 2009 CCSOS WeblogTeen organizes protest of Cave Creek override news coverage
November 21, 2009 Scottsdale RepublicMessage to Sonoran News reporter Linda Bentley from
CCUSD Board Member David Schaefer
November 19, 2009 CCSOS Weblog
Lawmaker gets firsthand look at Cave Creek schools
November 16, 2009 Arizona RepublicSchoolkids counting on override OK
October 22, 2009 Roger Sandeen, My Turn, Scottsdale RepublicBigger classes hamper learning
October 2, 2009 Jill Loveall, My Turn, Scottsdale Republic
CC's override key to maintaining its excellence
September 10, 2009 Greg Smith, My Turn, Scottsdale RepublicGrass-roots effort could boost CC override
July 16, 2009 Greg Smith, My Turn, Scottsdale Republic
CCUSD not crying wolf this time on override
June 24, 2009 - Linda Bentley, Sonoran NewsCave Creek campaign launched to save K-3 teachers
June 24, 2009 - Greg Smith, Volunteer Contributor, The North Scottsdale Independent
School budget overrides headed to ballot
June 16, 2009 - Alex Bloom, The Arizona RepublicBigger classes hamper learning
October 2, 2009 Jill Loveall, My Turn, Scottsdale RepublicCC's override key to maintaining its excellence
September 10, 2009 Greg Smith, My Turn, Scottsdale Republic“Rock the District” – A Benefit Concert for CCUSD
News from the Creek, Volume 1 – Melissa Nelson, Freshman, Cactus Shadows High School, is putting together “Rock the District.” This concert will benefit our district’s music programs. Melissa has secured local teen musicians to perform at El Pedregal on Saturday, September 19, 2009 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Admission is $5.00 for students and $10.00 for adults with all donations and ticket sales going to the district. For more information go to www.cavecreekteens.com or call 480-231-7228. A huge thank you to Melissa for all the work she has put into organizing this benefit concert. Come and enjoy an evening of family friendly contemporary music.Step Up Program Raises $17,575
News from the Creek, Volume 1 – Thanks to the generosity of 61 of our parents and community members, we have collected $17,575 through this program. We are happy to report that we will be able to use $13K of designated and undesignated donations to fund 1/3 of a counselor’s salary to serve our elementary students. Click here to obtain the form.Grass-roots effort could boost CC override
July 16, 2009 Greg Smith, My Turn, Scottsdale RepublicCave Creek school district works to free frozen funds
June 26, 2009 - Mark Warren, My Turn, Scottsdale Republic
CCUSD not crying wolf this time on override
June 24, 2009 - Linda Bentley, Sonoran NewsCave Creek campaign launched to save K-3 teachers
June 24, 2009 - Greg Smith, Volunteer Contributor, The North Scottsdale IndependentCave Creek schools still spending 2000 bond money
June 18, 2009 - Alex Bloom, The Arizona RepublicSchool budget overrides headed to ballot
June 16, 2009 - Alex Bloom, The Arizona RepublicGuest opinion:
Parent, community involvement in public schools at historic levels
May 25, 2009
- AZ Daily Star – Nicholas I. Clement, Superintendent, Flowing Wells USD
Lessons in Arizona School Funding, Stimulus Money –
And the Case for Step UP!
May 18, 2009
- Cynthia Weiss, Step UP! Parent
CCSOS and its place in the community
May 18, 2009CCUSD parents group protest potential closure of middle school
NOTE: CCSOS ENCOURAGES COMMUNITY DIALOGUE BUT IS NEUTRAL REGARDING DAMS CLOSUREMay 13, 2009
Board Considers Close of Desert Arroyo Middle School
May 12, 2009 – Channel 10 News CoverageParents fight to keep Cave Creek school open
May 12, 2009 – Channel 3 News CoverageCCUSD Forced to “Pick a Poison” With Looming Budget Cuts
May 7, 2009 – Guest Commentary, Cynthia Weiss, Horseshoe Trails ParentParents petition district to keep school open
May 7, 2009 – Alex Bloom, The Arizona RepublicClosing Desert Arroyo sounds enticing if you're not affected
May 3, 2009 – Guest Commentary, Gregory V. Smith, Black Mountain ParentCave Creek School Set for Closure
Apr. 28, 2009 – Alex Bloom, The Arizona RepublicUpdate on the State Budget
Apr. 26, 2009 – Rich Crandall, House Education Committee Chair - taken from EducateAZ.orgDAMS' Closure is the Answer
Apr. 17, 2009 – Virginia Prostor, CS Press - This is a thoughtful Op-Ed piece from a Future Cave Creek Voter.
Virginia Prostor is a CSHS student and her article was published in the Cactus Shadows High School paper.
Cave Creek Unified Slashes 87 Positions
Apr. 22, 2009 – Dave Casadei, North Scottsdale IndependentDistricts Prep for Stimulus Funding
Apr. 22, 2009 – Zach Colick, North Scottsdale IndependentGroup takes aim at Arizona's 'cumbersome' school funding process
Apr. 14, 2009 – Angela Gonzales, Phoenix Business JournalGovernor Responds to Teacher Cuts
Apr .7, 2009 – Brahm Resnik, 12 NewsSenate Won't Delay Teacher Layoff Warnings
Mar. 20, 2009 – Casey Newton, The Arizona RepublicSchools Safe: CCUSD Board Tables Talks on Possible Closures
Mar. 18, 2009 – Dave Casadei, Scottsdale IndependentAnthem Parents Scramble for Information Regarding Education Cuts
Mar. 18, 2009 – Marc Buckhout, The Foothills FocusEven Greener Grass Has Weeds
Mar. 17, 2009 – Verina Palmer MartinDrastic cuts to be made in Cave Creek school district
Mar. 9, 2009 – News Channel 3Governor Jan Brewer's March 4th Legislative Address
Watch CCUSD March 3 Budget Forum Video
Cave Creek Schools Could Cut $5 million
Feb. 28, 2009 – by Alex Bloom, Scottsdale Republic
Road to Recovery Leads Through the Classroom
Feb. 28, 2009 – by David Schaefer, My Turn, Scottsdale Republic
Legislature, Hands Off Education Funding
Feb. 18, 2009 – by Robert Koch, My Turn, Scottsdale Republic
Four Things YOU Can Do to Help Our Students In This Time of Crisis
Feb. 15, 2009 – We all need to take some time out of our busy day to learn about what is happening to public education funding in the State of Arizona.Dr. Debbi Burdick Appointed CCUSD Superintendent
January 27, 2009 - After an enormous outpouring of community support for Dr. Debbi Burdick at tonight's CCUSD Governing Board meeting, the Board voted unanimously to cancel the Superintendent search and to change Dr. Burdick's title from Interim Superintendent to Superintendent.VIEW VIDEO HIGHLIGHT
Year in Preview – School Boards Prep for 2009
SUSD, CCUSD Share Top Goals
January 7, 2009 - By Dave Casadei, North Scottsdale Independent Read the article HERE
Tax Donations Keep Extracurricular Activities Alive
December 24, 2008 - Read the guest commentary of CCUSD Board Member David Schaefer published in the North Scottsdale Independent by clicking HERE
Cave Creek Schools Cope With Low Tech...
December 15, 2008 - Scottsdale Republic - CAVE CREEK - Chris Hazeltine, film and video teacher at Desert Arroyo Middle School, has an interesting dilemma: He teaches his students how to make movies without using cameras and editing equipment... Click to read full article