10 hours ago

SuperintenDENT SEARCH

The Board of Trustees of the Val Verde Unified School District are in the process of conducting a Superintendent Search for purposes of hiring the District's next Superintendent.  The executive search firm, Leadership Associates, was selected to advise the Board in this important process. 

Participate in the Superintendent Search Survey


The Board of Education is asking for your help in selecting our next superintendent. To ensure this is a collaborative and inclusive process, the Board is providing an anonymous online survey and encourages your participation. This is an opportunity to receive input from students, staff, parents, and the community. Please follow the link below to provide your input. 

This survey will be open from: Monday, March 18 to Friday, March 29, at 4:00 PM.

Click on these links to take the survey now.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the search process work?
The Board is working with Leadership Associates to conduct a rigorous, nationwide search. The Board will seek, receive, consider and review all input from the community, review all candidate applications, interview those candidates determined by the Board and select the new Superintendent. 

When will the new Superintendent be hired?
The Board will approve and publish a timeline which will reflect these details. Please check back if the timeline is not yet posted. These dates are subject to change as the search process continues.

How and when do parents and other stakeholders weigh-in?
The Board will be soliciting input on the characteristics, experience, and skills desired in the next Superintendent via an online survey and stakeholder conference sessions. 

When will the District share the collected input with the public?
All information gathered will be presented to the Board and then compiled, summarized, and incorporated into the Superintendent Position Profile / Description, which will be published here following Board review.  

Who will make the final selection?
By law, the Board is solely responsible for hiring the new Superintendent. The Board will seek, receive, and consider all input from the community, review all applications, interview those candidates determined by the Board, and select the new Superintendent.

How can the public follow this process?
Updates regarding the Superintendent search process will be posted here. The Board will also provide updates at its regularly scheduled board meetings and future press releases.

Can we find out who is applying?
All application materials, including the names of applicants and any other personally identifiable information, are confidential under law.


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10 hours ago

Superintendent Announces Retirement

 

Dear Val Verde Unified School District Staff and Community,

As I write to you today, it is with a heart full of gratitude and a myriad of emotions. After 27 wonderful years with the Val Verde Unified School District, I am announcing my retirement as your Superintendent effective June 30, 2024. This decision, made with both joy and nostalgia, marks the end of a significant chapter in my life.

Reflecting on our journey together, I am filled with pride for what we have accomplished. Together, we have navigated challenges and celebrated triumphs, always with the unwavering goal of providing the best possible education for our students. A few highlights of our time together include the significant improvement in our district's academic performance, the successful integration of innovative technology in our classrooms, and the expansion of our facilities to better serve our growing community. These achievements are not just mine but are a testament to the dedication and hard work of each member of our district.

However, more than these accomplishments, what I cherish most are the relationships I have formed over these years. The opportunity to work alongside talented educators, committed staff, devoted parents, and, most importantly, our inspiring students, has been the highlight of my career. Your passion, resilience, and dedication to education have been the driving force behind our district's success leading to state and national recognitions.

As I step into this new chapter of my life, I carry with me the memories and lessons learned from each of you. While I look forward to enjoying retirement, know that I will always carry a piece of Val Verde Unified School District in my heart.

The future of our district is bright, and I am confident that under new leadership, Val Verde Unified will continue to flourish and reach new heights. I extend my deepest gratitude to each of you for your support, collaboration, and friendship over the years. You have made my tenure as Superintendent not just a job but a deeply rewarding experience.

Thank you for being part of my journey. Here's to a future filled with continued success and innovation for the Val Verde Unified School District!

 

Warmest regards,

Michael R. McCormick

Superintendent


Message from the Superintendent

Val Verde family, 

 I hope that your time away is going well and that you have been able to relax and rejuvenate.  The past three years are regarded by many as the most challenging ever faced by educators. With this said, I continue to be impressed with the service that our employees have provided for our students and community. I am optimistic that the coming year will be less arduous and that we will feel more of a sense of normalcy. 

I am proud of what we have accomplished together.  Preliminary CAASPP scores show impressive gains at our elementary schools.  Yet, our recovery work is not complete. In fact, we must continue to support our students to ensure we are whole learner focused—leaving no learner marginalized. We must also continue to strengthen our support structures so that they align to accomplish our mission of future ready learners based on our North Star, the Portrait of a Graduate

 As members of the Val Verde family, we have all played a part in our district’s success. Please know that you are appreciated!! We should feel very proud of the many accomplishments and accolades that our district has received: 

  • The 2022 Cohort Graduation Rate is now 94.0%.
  • The A-G completion rate for VVUSD (Val Verde Unified School District) in 2022 is 59%.  Ranking Val Verde 3rd highest among all school districts in Riverside County
  • Val Verde USD was named 2023 Best Community for Music Education by NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) 
  • 55% of the class of 2023 participated in Career and Technical Education classes, our highest percentage ever.
  • Since 2012, we have reduced our suspension rate significantly from 9.1% to 3.8% overall and our African American suspension rate has fallen from 18.6% to 7.2%, a reduction of 61%
  • Our Family Engagement participation for 2023 sits at 11,865 parents representing an increase of 76% over the prior year.
  • Our Board of Education’s number one goal of Reading by 3rd Grade increased by 14 points to 57% of K-2 students achieving at or above standard in the Reading Composite Score as measured by the Acadience reading assessment.

On behalf of the Board of Education, Welcome Back! I am proud and humbled to be part of this family as I begin my twenty-seventh year. We will continue our relentless pursuit in providing a world-class education to our students so that they are college AND career ready and prepared to assume their role in the 21st Century workforce. As we cast a light on the future, let's continue to work together in making a positive difference in the lives of our students and the communities we serve. Let’s make this the best year yet!

 Sincerely,

Michael R. McCormick

Superintendent


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