Educational Services

District Office:
2503 Lawrence Street
Ceres CA, 95307
(209) 556-1500

Office Hours:
7:30 am - 5:00 pm

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CUSD
District Demographics
2016-2017

23 schools

Listing of
CUSD Schools

14,065 students
(16/17 school year)

7,877 Elementary

6,188 Secondary

82.1% Free and
Reduced Meals
Program Participation

29.2% English
Language Learners

Student Ethnicity

75% Hispanic-Latino

16% White-Caucasian

6% Asian

2% African American

1% Other

Professional
Learning

Projects & Assessments

Curriculum & Instruction

English Learner Support

Teachers on Special Assignment (Instructional Coaches)

Educational Technology

Educational Services Administrators:

Amy Peterman, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent
(209) 556-1522

Kirsten Saint
Director of Elementary Education
(209) 556-1524

Paul Rutishauser
Director of Secondary Education
(209) 556-1528

Sharon Carter
Coordinator of Assessments & Accountability
(209) 556-1525

Cathy Pietanza
Program Specialist, State & Federal Programs
(209) 556-1526

Ronda Munoz
Induction Program Specialist
(209) 556-1523

Ashley Grim
Program Specialist, Curriculum & Instruction
(209) 556-1541

Brian Wise
Education Technology Specialist
(209) 556-1500 ext. 1140

Mariana Sandoval
Education Technology Specialist
(209) 556-1500 ext. 1141

Emily Bryan
Education Technology Specialist
(209) 556-1500 ext. 1142

Amy Peterman, Ed.D.

Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services Division

The primary goal of the Ceres Unified School District's Educational Services Division is to ensure the educational success of all students by maintaining high expectations, a commitment to excellence, and a comprehensive program confirming the belief that all students can meet or exceed the California Academic Content Standards. The division focuses on Curriculum and Instruction, Professional Development, Projects and Assessments, English Learner Support.

These links and resources are provided in order to share information about the services offered by each department in the Educational Services Division.

Ceres Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race,color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, parental, family, or marital status.

CUSD does not impose, maintain, approve or implement student admission eligibility criteria or employment policies that discriminates on the basis of race,color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, parental, family, or marital status

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: The Ceres Unified School District is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. The CUSD does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identifications, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital, family or parental status, medical condition, military or veteran status, nationality, national origin, immigration status, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, immediately contact the District’s Discrimination, Equity Officer and Title IX Compliance Officer – Jose Beltran, Director of Child Welfare and Attendance, 209-556-1540, jbeltran@ceres.k12.ca.us, (Equity Officer) and David Viss, Ed.D., Director of Personnel Services, (209) 556-1510, dviss@ceres.k12.ca.us, (Title IX Compliance Officer). You may request a copy of CUSD’s Uniform Complaint Procedures, Non-Discrimination Policies, Sexual Harassment Policies. Inquiries on all matters, including complaints, regarding the implementation of Title IX in the District may be referred to David Viss, Ed.D., Director of Personnel Services.