Board Meeting Highlights

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Serramonte del Rey

699 Serramonte Boulevard, Room 223

Daly City, CA 94015

View the JUHSD February 1st board agenda HERE.

Members of The Board wished the district community a very festive Lunar New Year.

Superintendent Toni Presta attended last week's ACSA (Association of California School Administrators) Superintendents' Symposium.

*She found it helpful to connect with other superintendents from across the state, all of whom are experiencing the same challenges of COVID and more.

*She thanked district office leadership team members for their support during her absence.

Superintendent Presta gave a brief update on how the District is addressing current issues related to COVID-19. She noted that:

*COVID-related cases being reported to the District are going down and that the JUHSD Dashboard continues to be updated daily.

*Additional rapid antigen tests have been ordered and delivered to the district office and will continue to be made available to staff.

*Superintendent Presta thanked Dorene Basuino, Associate Superintendent of Student Services and Human Resources, for taking time out of her afternoons to test staff in the District Office Galleria.

*The District is purchasing take-home antigen rapid tests to share with students with the hopes of us being able to share those with them before going on their next break.

For more ways in which JUHSD is addressing COVID-19, please visit the District's COVID Response Page.

Union President Monica Casey attended a recent CFT (California Federation of Teachers) meeting. She shared that COVID-related issues take time and energy away from educating students, which is the primary goal of a school district, and hopes schools will return to this soon.

During the start of each board meeting, it's always a treat to hear our Student Trustees eloquently share site updates and concerns with the school Board of Trustees and Executive Cabinet. Trustee Natalie La from Westmoor High School was present during this meeting.

Student Trustee Katalina Huazano, Terra Nova High School, shared her report through notes given to Board President Tejada. She noted that a water filling station was recently installed in the school's "Jungle" quad area with students taking full advantage of this new installation. She also mentioned the senior class holding an e-waste fundraiser this weekend to garnish monies to fund their spring prom. She lastly noted that as winter sports come to a close, the school is excited to being training and practices for their spring athletic teams.

At the next board meeting, our District Student Trustees will have the opportunity to present on events taking place at their school sites.

The Board approved a new summer school principal position that will provide leadership opportunities to aspiring administrators and more flexibility with summer school leadership coverage.

Under the supervision of the Associate Superintendent of Educational Services, the Summer School Principal serves as the instructional leader and supervisor for the Jefferson Union High School District Summer School program. The Principal shall direct, monitor, and coordinate all summer school programs and activities involving staff, students, parents, and community members.

Stay tuned for additional information on this soon-to-be posted position.

The Governing Board recognizes the impact that civility has on the effective operation of the District, including its role in creating a safe and positive school climate and enabling a focus on student well-being, learning, and achievement. The Board believes that each person should be treated with dignity and respect in their interactions within the school community.

At tonight's meeting, BP (Board Policy) 1313(s) was approved with a 3-2 majority vote. This policy states that students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members shall not communicate or behave in a manner that causes disruption; hinders the orderly conduct of district operations, educational program, or any other district program or activity; or creates an unsafe learning or working environment. The Superintendent or designee may respond to disruptive, violent, or threatening behavior in accordance with law and as specified in BP/AR (Administrative Regulation) 3515.2.

For a listing of all current JUHSD board policies, please click HERE.

Tina VanRaaphorst, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services, presented JUHSD Facilities Subcommittee's plan to safely and securely monitor the instructional garden space located on the District Office's 699 Serramonte Boulevard property. The overall goal of this plan is to allow students, staff, and community members access to the space while ensuring security, safety, and transparency to all involved. The Board approved this plan with a 4-1 vote. To view the details of this plan, please click on this presentation link.

The next regularly scheduled Board Meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Public session begins at 7:00 pm (unless otherwise noted) on the JUHSD YouTube channel and in person at the District Office.

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