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 Republic

Cave 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 News

Cave Creek campaign launched to save K-3 teachers

June 24, 2009 - Greg Smith, Volunteer Contributor, The North Scottsdale Independent

Cave Creek schools still spending 2000 bond money

June 18, 2009 - Alex Bloom, The Arizona Republic

School budget overrides headed to ballot

June 16, 2009 - Alex Bloom, The Arizona Republic

Guest 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, 2009

CCUSD parents group protest potential closure of middle school

NOTE: CCSOS ENCOURAGES COMMUNITY DIALOGUE BUT IS NEUTRAL REGARDING DAMS CLOSURE
May 13, 2009

Board Considers Close of Desert Arroyo Middle School

May 12, 2009 – Channel 10 News Coverage

Parents fight to keep Cave Creek school open

May 12, 2009 – Channel 3 News Coverage

CCUSD Forced to “Pick a Poison” With Looming Budget Cuts

May 7, 2009 – Guest Commentary, Cynthia Weiss, Horseshoe Trails Parent

Parents petition district to keep school open

May 7, 2009 – Alex Bloom, The Arizona Republic

Closing Desert Arroyo sounds enticing if you're not affected

May 3, 2009 – Guest Commentary, Gregory V. Smith, Black Mountain Parent

Cave Creek School Set for Closure

Apr. 28, 2009 – Alex Bloom, The Arizona Republic

Update on the State Budget

Apr. 26, 2009 – Rich Crandall, House Education Committee Chair - taken from EducateAZ.org

DAMS' 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 Independent

Districts Prep for Stimulus Funding

Apr. 22, 2009 – Zach Colick, North Scottsdale Independent

Group takes aim at Arizona's 'cumbersome' school funding process

Apr. 14, 2009 – Angela Gonzales, Phoenix Business Journal

Governor Responds to Teacher Cuts

Apr .7, 2009 – Brahm Resnik, 12 News

Senate Won't Delay Teacher Layoff Warnings

Mar. 20, 2009 – Casey Newton, The Arizona Republic

Schools Safe: CCUSD Board Tables Talks on Possible Closures

Mar. 18, 2009 – Dave Casadei, Scottsdale Independent

Anthem Parents Scramble for Information Regarding Education Cuts

Mar. 18, 2009 – Marc Buckhout, The Foothills Focus

Even Greener Grass Has Weeds

Mar. 17, 2009 – Verina Palmer Martin

Drastic cuts to be made in Cave Creek school district

Mar. 9, 2009 – News Channel 3

Governor 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

Important Duties:

“Rock the District” – A Benefit Concert for CCUSD

Step Up Program Raises $17,575

Year in Preview – School Boards Prep for 2009 SUSD, CCUSD Share Top Goals

Tax Donations Keep Extracurricular Activities Alive

Cave Creek Schools Cope With Low Tech...

Year in Preview – School Boards Prep for 2009
SUSD, CCUSD Share Top Goals