There are four types of committees at San Juan Unified School District:

1. Stakeholder Committees are working groups formed in response to a request for action by the board.
2. Community Advisory Committees advise the Board of Education, receive and review information, and make recommendations to the Board. Examples of Community Advisory Committees include:
   
   • School Community Committee
     
   • Special Education Advisory Committee
     
   • School-to-Career Advisory Board
     
   • GATE Advisory Committee
     
   • English Language Advisory Committee,
     
   • Safe and Drug-Free Schools Advisory Council
3. Board Advisory Committees are volunteer public advisory committees established by the board. These committees hold regular meetings that are open to the public. They discuss issues referred by the board and make recommendations to the Board. Examples of Board Advisory Committees include:
   
   • Facilities, Transportation, and Finance Committee
   • Citizens Oversight Committee
     
   • 3280 Committee
   • Curriculum, Standards, Instructional and Student Services Committee