Before we break out the turkey and mashed potatoes next week, the Santa Clara Unified School District Board of Trustees met to discuss opening MacDonald High School as well as Adult Ed concerns and voting maps. MacDonald High School Decisions At the meeting on Thursday, Nov. 18, the Board heard the recommendations from MacDonald … Read more
Thanks to a new partnership, Santa Clara Unified School District staff and families can now access COVID-19 testing easier. The Board of Trustees also heard a report about their declining enrollment, and how it is affecting elementary schools. COVID-19 Update Mark Schiel, Chief Business Official, announced at the Thursday, Oct. 28 Board meeting that … Read more
The first in-person meeting of the Santa Clara Unified School District Board of Trustees included updates about the district’s newest high school, COVID-19 updates and the future of accessible meetings. MacDonald High School The Board welcomed the new Principal of MacDonald High School, Dr. Vivian Rhone-Lay, whose school will open in August 2022 and will … Read more
Students are about six weeks into the school year. The Santa Clara Unified School District Board of Trustees and staff are still trying to keep up with the curve balls pandemic education throws their way. Independent Study Open Enrollment & Update At the Thursday, Sept. 23 Board meeting, they heard an Independent Study presentation … Read more
From Independent Study’s rough start to big changes at Adult Education to voting rights debates, Santa Clara Unified School District Board of Trustees had a packed meeting on Thursday, Sept. 9. COVID-19 Updates Mark Schiel, Chief Business Official, shared changes to COVID-19 safety guidance. Now, masks are required for indoor sports and other extracurricular … Read more
Last week, the Santa Clara Unified School District Board of Trustees hit the brakes on collapsing four elementary school classes and called for a special meeting to sort it out. On Monday, Aug. 30, staff changed course and will not close the classes. Superintendent Dr. Stella Kemp, who said she has lost sleep over this, … Read more
The Santa Clara Unified School District is experiencing lower than expected enrollment and decided to close some elementary school classes and redistribute students. After hearing outcry from parents and teachers, the Board hit the pause on the plans. Class Collapse During Superintendent Dr. Stella Kemp’s report, she mentioned that the District was collapsing four … Read more
The Santa Clara Unified School District Board of Trustees’ first meeting of the school year was a long one. They had to continue and rush through much of their agenda because requiring wearing masks outdoors dominated the discussion. Safety Plan Due to ongoing updates from health and state officials, the District’s safety plan needed … Read more
Today, Bay Area Health Officials urged residents to get vaccinated if you are eligible and issued orders requiring the use of face coverings indoors to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and the now dominant Delta variant. The Counties of Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Sonoma and the City of … Read more
General Education and Special Education students will face challenges as they find their footing after the COVID-19 pandemic derailed their education. At Santa Clara Unified School District, the Board of Trustees is scrambling to find solutions. Special Education Analysis When they hired their Special Education Director Kathy Alaniz, the District wanted to do a … Read more