CSD Board Briefing
June 2, 2026 School Board Meeting
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Cambrian’s team of Instructional Specialists, Andrea Pickering, Chrissy Terwilliger, and Emily White, provided an overview of their primary roles and responsibilities in supporting instruction across school sites.
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On August 19, 2025, the Governing Board entered into a contract with CliffordMoss and True North Research to explore the feasibility of a potential future parcel tax measure.
As part of this process, Dr. Tim McLarney from True North Research, Amanda Clifford from CliffordMoss, and Stacy Toledo from Parker & Covert, presented the results of the Parcel Tax Feasibility Survey, provided insights into community perspectives and priorities, and reviewed a draft resolution for the Governing Board’s consideration.
The presentation provided an opportunity for the Governing Board to discuss the survey findings, ask questions, and provide direction regarding a potential future funding measure.
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Cambrian Parcel Tax Tracking Survey 20206
CSD Parcel Tax Survey 2026 Report
Mrs. Dawn Klavon, Coordinator of Communications, Marketing, and Community Engagement, presented an update on the District’s current communication plan and provided an overview of key communication initiatives and engagement efforts for the 2025–26 school year.
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The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) is a three-year plan that outlines the goals, actions, services, and expenditures designed to support positive student outcomes aligned with state and local priorities. The LCAP also provides an opportunity for schools and the District to communicate how and why programs and services are selected to meet local needs.
Mrs. Debbie Stein, Sartorette principal, highlighted and shared key actions and services implemented to improve student outcomes.
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Ms. Maggie Spehar, Director of Specialized Services, and Mrs. Julie Orlando, Coordinator of Student Services, provided an update on what is transpiring within their Departments.
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As required by Education Codes 42103, 42127, and 52062, the Governing Board of the Cambrian School District held a public hearing to solicit public comment on the 2025-26 Local Control and Accountability Plan and the district's proposed budget prior to final adoption.
This was an opportunity for the public to comment and provide input before staff brings the Final LCAP for the 2026-27 school year to the Governing Board for approval at the next public meeting on June 18, 2026.
Mr. Matt Hill, Executive Director of Educational Services, provided a summary and reflection on the actions and services implemented through the District’s 2025-26 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). The presentation provided an overview of the Cambrian School District’s updates for the 2026-27 LCAP and the actions and services designed to improve student outcomes in alignment with the eight state priorities and the District’s strategic goals.
This was an opportunity for the Governing Board to review, discuss, and provide input prior to staff bringing forward the Final 2026–27 LCAP for approval at the June 18, 2026, Governing Board meeting.
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Education Code Section 42103 requires school districts to hold a public hearing prior to the adoption of the district’s proposed annual budget. This public hearing provided an opportunity for community members to comment and provide input prior to staff bringing the Final 2026–27 Budget to the Governing Board for approval at the June 18, 2026, public meeting.
Education Code Section 42103 requires school districts to hold a public hearing prior to the adoption of the district’s proposed annual budget. Mr. Linh Nguyen, Chief Business Officer, and Mrs. Sunny Hong, Director of Fiscal Services, presented an overview of the proposed 2026–27 Budget, including multiyear projections for the following three fiscal years.
This was an opportunity for the Governing Board to discuss and provide input before staff brings the Final 2026–27 Budget to the Governing Board for approval at the next public meeting on June 18, 2026.
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Addendum: Understanding COLA, CPI and School Funding
In accordance with Education Code Section 47605(b), the Governing Board is required to hold a public hearing before considering the renewal of a charter school petition.
The current charters for Farnham Elementary School and Price Middle School are set to expire on June 30, 2026. The District wishes to renew both charters for an additional five-year term, from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031.
The renewal process is governed by Education Code Sections 47605, 47607, and 47607.2. Renewal petitions include updates reflecting legal requirements enacted since the charters were last approved or renewed.
This public hearing provided an opportunity for the Governing Board to receive input and gauge the level of support for the charter renewals from teachers, staff, parents, and community members. The charter renewal petitions for Farnham Elementary School and Price Middle School will be presented to the Governing Board for consideration and possible approval at the June 18, 2026, regular meeting.
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- Professional Development Center, 4115 Jacksol Drive, San Jose, (Bldg. 7)
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