CSD Board Briefing
November5, 2026 School Board Meeting
Cambrian wouldn’t be the same without the generosity of our community. The President of the Governing Board and the Superintendent honored those who have gone above and beyond in supporting our district's children and staff. Thank you to our November Good Apples!
Price: Laura Diaz
Fammatre: Katherine Patterson
Steindorf: Tim Claes, Nayan Patel, Alexandra Miller, Claire Cettel, Tulsi Patel, Reinhard Gentz
The Governing Board honored students for their outstanding academic performance, leadership, and positive attitude. (First names only are listed to protect student privacy.)
Congratulations to our November Students of the Month!
Student of the Month:
Bagby: Grayson, grade 5
Fammatre: Shanti, grade 4
Farnham: Lyna, grade 5 & Liliana, grade 4
Price: Genevieve, grade 8 & Shirley, grade 6
Steindorf: Richard, grade 7 & Emma, grade 8
Supporting documents:
Minutes of the Board Meeting: October 1, 2026 and October 15, 2026
The Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) is a three-year plan that describes the goals, actions, services, and expenditures to support positive student outcomes that address state and local priorities. The LCAP provides an opportunity for our schools and the district to share their stories of how, what, and why programs and services are selected to meet their local needs.
Mr. Michael Kretsch, Bagby Principal, provided an update to Bagby's school 2026-27 Local Control Accountability Plan. The update reviewed planned changes to the actions and services for improving student outcomes according to the eight priorities set by the state in alignment with the District's Local Control Accountability Plan.
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The Governing Board approved the long-term lease agreement with Old Orchard School, for the Sartorette Elementary School property.
On August 6, 2026, the Governing Board approved Resolution 26-27-01, formally declaring the Sartorette Elementary School property, located at 3850 Woodford Drive, San Jose, CA 95124, as surplus land and establishing the District’s intent to lease the property.
Sartorette Elementary School closed in June 2026, following the recommendation of the District’s School Consolidation Committee. The District subsequently established a 7-11 Committee to evaluate potential future uses of the property.
Consistent with the 7-11 Committee’s guidelines and recommendations, the District intends to enter into a long-term lease agreement with Old Orchard School for the Sartorette property. The proposed lease is subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the agreement and all applicable legal requirements.
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Cambrian Education Foundation is a non-profit organization that aspires to provide equity across all Cambrian schools to ensure a well-rounded education for all students.
Cambrian Education Foundation President, Melissa Wuenschel, provided an update on its support for the Cambrian School District.
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Mr. Matt Hill, Executive Director of Educational Services, presented an overview of the Cambrian School District’s performance on the 2026 California School Dashboard. This report provided key insights into the district’s overall performance across multiple indicators and highlighted areas of strength, growth opportunities, and those requiring targeted support. The Dashboard serves as a critical tool for informing district and school improvement efforts by identifying specific needs and guiding strategic planning.
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The Governing Board approved the joint Sunshine Statement for the 2026-27 Negotiations.
Cambrian School District and the Cambrian District Teachers Association desire to modify and/or amend:
Article 6: Benefits and Added Compensation
Article 7: Hours and Length of Work Year Instructional Duties
Article 9: Staffing Ratio and Class Size
Article 16: Teacher Safety
Article 25: Term
In the Contract Bargaining Agreement between the Cambrian School District and the Cambrian District Teachers Association/CTA/NEA, which expires on June 30, 2026.
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The Governing Board discussed choosing to nominate a candidate for the California School Board Association's Delegate Assembly for the 2027-29 term.
The Delegate Assembly is a vital link in the association's governance structure and ensures that the association reflects the interests of school districts and county offices of education throughout the state. Nominations and candidate biographical sketch forms for CSBA's Delegate Assembly are now being accepted until Tuesday, January 7, 2027.
All nominations and candidate biographical sketches are submitted through an online portal. It is the responsibility of the nominee or appointee to confirm that all nomination materials have been received by the CSBA Executive Office by the due date.
Cambrian School District is part of CSBA Region 20. Trustee Carol Presunka currently serves as one of Region 20 Delegates, with her term expiring in 2028.
More information about the Delegate Assembly may be accessed from CSBA’s website: www.csba.org/ElectiontoDA.
Supporting documents:
Delegate Assembly Nominations FAQ
