At the Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, Sept. 26 the Board heard an update on their sustainability practices from the past year and for the future. Environmental Literacy The Environmental Literacy and Sustainability Committee shared their highlights from the 2023 – 2024 school year. Recently, they won the Green Ribbon Schools Bronze Awards … Read more
Scott Lane Elementary staff will be able to charge their electric vehicles while in class thanks to new EV chargers. At the Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12, the District decided on a pay structure for staff, students and the community to use the chargers. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Scott Lane Elementary … Read more
School is in session. The Santa Clara Unified Board of Trustees had a construction-themed meeting to discuss the Project Labor Agreement for Bracher Elementary School as well as pool construction at Santa Clara and Wilcox high schools. Project Labor Agreement At the Thursday, Aug. 22 meeting, the Board got a status update on the … Read more
Students will be back at their desks soon, but before then, the Santa Clara Unified Board of Trustees returned to the dais. The Board welcomed their new Student Board Member Ren Brown, from Santa Clara High School, and got down to business. Physical Education Program Board President Vickie Fairchild requested a report about the … Read more
In a short special meeting on Thursday, July 23, the Santa Clara Unified Board of Trustees approved a “Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators (Emergency Credential)” for the 2024 – 2025 school year. “The declaration of need is a yearly document that we take to the Board in case we need to hire teachers … Read more
Congrats to the Class of 2024! After a busy season of graduations and promotions, the Santa Clara Unified Board of Trustees had its last 2023 – 2024 school year meeting on Thursday, June 13. Community Concerns CSEA Chapter President Lynn Villarreal made a plea on behalf of the District’s Campus Supervisors. According to her, … Read more
With all the excitement that comes with the end of the school year, it’s not just students who have to complete their work to get to the finish line. The Santa Clara Unified Board of Trustees also had to finish their work before being released to enjoy graduations and end-of-year celebrations. They covered a lot … Read more
The Board of Trustees heard from students how the 49er’s STEM Leadership Institute nurtured their love of STEM but also their compassion for their community. Additionally, recent meetings have become a platform for community members to share their worries about the Israeli-Palestinian War. Serving the Community with SLI The STEM Leadership Institute (SLI) Program, … Read more
The Santa Clara Unified Board of Trustees came back together after spring break to give the new Equity Framework their nod of approval. They also heard from students about the innovative Ambassador Program at Wilcox High School and the results of refinancing some bonds. Equity Framework After three years of work, the Board has … Read more
Before heading off for Spring Break, the Santa Clara Unified Board of Trustees held a short meeting. The agenda was light, but the community had concerns to share, namely about the new principal at Kathryn Hughes Elementary School. Principal Problems During unagendized public comment, serious allegations were made against Louis Barocio, the new principal … Read more