WVUSD: 2019/2020 Year-End Results
New safety-related facility and infrastructure projects were completed. Through a
comprehensive technology improvement package, approved by the Board of Trustees, the
District has installed state-of-the-art phone systems, security cameras, and visitor management
systems at the District Office and all school sites. In addition, the Board of Trustees approved
the purchase of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) devices, which were installed at all
secondary school sites. These AED devices have added another layer of safety for staff,
students, and guests in the event someone is experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.
Professional Growth
We have strengthened our professional knowledge and skills around Safety and Wellness by
providing training for the creation of Comprehensive School Safety Plans. District and school
site leaders attended a compliance meeting to review changes and new legal requirements.
After the compliance meeting, each site met with its School Site Council or Safety Committee to
create and approve its plans. Local law enforcement was also involved in the creation and
approval process.
Social and Emotional Learning
For its third consecutive year, the Districtwide Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Advisory
Council continued establishing its vision of creating “Walnut Well” students where every student
is Socially Aware, Emotionally Secure, and Learning Joyfully. The SEL vision informed site
based SEL committees to launch initiatives to infuse SEL strategies with staff and students.
During the 2019/2020 school year, four schools implemented a wellness area where students
can have access to resources and personnel to self-regulate and manage their emotions. We
now have seven school sites (elementary, middle, and high schools) dedicating a physical space
for the wellness of students. Diamond Bar High School’s SEL Committee transformed its staff
lounge area into a wellness lounge for staff to connect with others and find resources for SEL in
one place. The SEL Council’s work continues to influence the implementation of classroom
wellness activities that support students’ self-regulation of their emotions, including the use of
mood meters, coping strategies, and alternate means to regulate their emotions.
Two integral teams that support SEL integration continued to meet this year. The Counselors’
Network provided time and opportunities for K-12 counselors to collaborate and align practices
in academic, guidance, and mental health counseling. The Counselors’ Network received
training on threat assessment from Psychologist Rob Coad. The Crisis Response Team
continued to provide support and on-site counseling whenever a school was dealing with a
tragedy or crisis.
Future Focus:
• Continue to share classroom SEL best practices and implement SEL strategies into
classes, including a dedicated time for SEL activities across sites
• Continue SEL training for Child Care and Preschool Program staff
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