Superintendent's Message
Dear Colleagues,
I hope you've had a wonderful summer vacation, taking the time to rest and rejuvenate for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. As we approach the start of the new school year, I'd like to remind you of JUHSD's continued commitment to providing a safe, equitable, and supportive environment for all students and staff. We embrace inclusion, value diversity, and address systemic inequities to provide access, opportunity and belonging for all.
Welcome Back
Our All Staff Welcome Back will take place on Monday, August 5th, starting at 8:30 am in the Westmoor High School Theater. We will begin the day with a light breakfast served in the Westmoor Theater Building hallway from 8:00-8:30 am.
The morning will focus on the importance of belonging. Belonging is about feeling valued and supported in a space where your unique identity is recognized. When students experience true belonging, they are more engaged, more motivated, and more likely to thrive. I want every student in JUHSD to know that they belong!
I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales as our Keynote Speaker this year. Dr. Tintiangco-Cubales is the Founder and Director of Community Responsive Education (CRE). CRE and Dr. Tintiangco Cubales have supported teachers and administrators here in JUHSD in building a strong Ethnic Studies program, and we are grateful for the partnership. We are inspired by her work and excited that she is with us to help usher in the school year.
A highlight of our day will be student voice as our own students will share about their personal experiences and reflections on belonging in JUHSD. Then, Dan Arzaga, who is beginning his new role as our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Ethnic Studies TOSA and Melissa Ambrose, our Wellness Coordinator, will focus on self care and our equity journey.
Following lunch, we will move to breakout sessions designed to enhance your best practices as employees of JUHSD. These sessions aim to provide valuable knowledge and tools to support your professional growth. To ensure that you can attend the breakout sessions that interest you the most, please sign up for your afternoon sessions by clicking here.
In the meantime, please make the most of your remaining summer days, and I eagerly look forward to seeing each one of you on August 5th!
Take a moment to read this week's Superintendent Community Update by clicking here.
Warmly,
Toni Presta
Superintendent
@superintendent_tonipresta
Board Meeting Highlights for July 16, 2024
- Click here to view the JUHSD July 16th Board agenda
- Click here to watch the recorded meeting through the JUHSD YouTube Channel
July 6th Board Meeting Highlights
- All Boards Members and Superintendent Toni Presta reported how excited they were to be conducting the Board Meeting in our new home at 123 Edgemont Drive, Daly City and are looking forward to staff and students returning in August
- Jefferson High School welcomed new Vice Principal, William Brown. He is excited to join JUHSD and the Jefferson High School Community
- Summit Shasta delivered their annual report to the Board
- Board Members approve to sign onto a letter of support for Coalition Letter Advocating for Educational Equity in Civics Conferences
- Revised Ethnic Studies Course proposal was open for questions
Additional Information and Upcoming Board meetings
The next regularly scheduled Board Meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Public open session begins at 7:00 pm (unless otherwise noted) on the JUHSD YouTube channel and in person at the New District Office, 123 Edgemont Drive, Daly City.
Contact Us
Email: communication@jeffersonunion.net
Website: www.juhsd.net
Location: 123 Edgemont Drive Building A, Daly City
Phone: 650-550-7900
