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![Photo of an Encina Preparatory High School student posing with two thumbs up. One of her thumbs is decorated with a mini beanie and sunglasses,]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713971528/sanjuanedu/jzcbzrqdjjgs5ymuqvex/EncinaDistractedDrivingAwareness.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713971528/sanjuanedu/jzcbzrqdjjgs5ymuqvex/EncinaDistractedDrivingAwareness.png","width":512}])
Encina partnered with Impact Teen Drivers, California Highway Patrol and UC Davis Health during Distracted Driving Awareness month to spread awareness about the dangers of distracted driving.
![Board Briefs with icon of document, check mark and gavel]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1691596686/sanjuanedu/fiksovrdccpfo2htrnam/BoardBriefsnewsitemimage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1691596686/sanjuanedu/fiksovrdccpfo2htrnam/BoardBriefsnewsitemimage.png","width":512}])
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on April 23.
![Alma sitting down at a table and smiling in front of a tree]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713809064/sanjuanedu/nlba2grxry6yx3bhwu3x/AlmaOchoa.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713809064/sanjuanedu/nlba2grxry6yx3bhwu3x/AlmaOchoa.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1713809064/sanjuanedu/nlba2grxry6yx3bhwu3x/AlmaOchoa.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713809064/sanjuanedu/nlba2grxry6yx3bhwu3x/AlmaOchoa.png","width":1080}])
Alma Ochoa, a single mother of two, found a quality education for her children at San Juan Unified School District and also found the motivation to pursue her own professional and career goals.
![A note from Superintendent Bassanelli April 16, 2023 with photo of superintendent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713225740/sanjuanedu/kzhvqu80ooxlei5q7gyd/AnotefromSuperintendentBassanelli_2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713225740/sanjuanedu/kzhvqu80ooxlei5q7gyd/AnotefromSuperintendentBassanelli_2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1713225740/sanjuanedu/kzhvqu80ooxlei5q7gyd/AnotefromSuperintendentBassanelli_2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713225740/sanjuanedu/kzhvqu80ooxlei5q7gyd/AnotefromSuperintendentBassanelli_2.jpg","width":1080}])
Voice is key to understanding the needs and wants of our whole community and our committees help us consider multiple perspectives on important issues such as our Local Control and Accountability Plan, curriculum, facilities and supporting our English language learners and students receiving special education services.
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on April 9.
![Student Dress Code Policy with graphic of shirt]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1712611357/sanjuanedu/zrexcdmlcsfl9qkrvg1w/StudentdresscodepolicyFinalsiteimage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1712611357/sanjuanedu/zrexcdmlcsfl9qkrvg1w/StudentdresscodepolicyFinalsiteimage.png","width":512}])
San Juan Unified students, families, staff and community are invited to share their input on the district’s draft revised student dress code policy
![Graphic of an opaque aerial-view photo of LeGette Elementary school. The text overlay reads, "Facilities Master Planning."]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711467579/sanjuanedu/baczyv06egh47nfvl0ng/FMPthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1711467579/sanjuanedu/baczyv06egh47nfvl0ng/FMPthumbnail.png","width":512}])
To ensure that we remain on track with necessary facility upgrades, San Juan Unified is updating its Facilities Master Plan, which was originally developed in 2014.
![Photo collage of our six Spirit of San Juan honorees]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1711386757/sanjuanedu/lnimsvgmrfddd7xuorly/2024SpiritofSanJuanAwardHonorees.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1711386757/sanjuanedu/lnimsvgmrfddd7xuorly/2024SpiritofSanJuanAwardHonorees.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1711386757/sanjuanedu/lnimsvgmrfddd7xuorly/2024SpiritofSanJuanAwardHonorees.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1711386757/sanjuanedu/lnimsvgmrfddd7xuorly/2024SpiritofSanJuanAwardHonorees.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1711386757/sanjuanedu/lnimsvgmrfddd7xuorly/2024SpiritofSanJuanAwardHonorees.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1711386757/sanjuanedu/lnimsvgmrfddd7xuorly/2024SpiritofSanJuanAwardHonorees.jpg","width":2200}])
San Juan Unified will be celebrating its 11th annual Spirit of San Juan Awards on Thursday, May 9 at 6 p.m. in Rio Americano High School’s Center for the Arts.
Upcoming Events
![Teacher working with young student at table]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1688334333/sanjuanedu/wr9vrwhhp5qgeqybf0j8/TKstudentandteacher.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1688334333/sanjuanedu/wr9vrwhhp5qgeqybf0j8/TKstudentandteacher.png","width":512}])
San Juan Unified uses an equity lens to target and eliminate barriers for all students.
![Bus driver]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1688355379/sanjuanedu/t4smum4rrgv6l4o9x7ya/Busdriver.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1688355379/sanjuanedu/t4smum4rrgv6l4o9x7ya/Busdriver.png","width":512}])
If you want to be a part of a diverse school district committed to ensuring each student's success - we want to meet you.
![Arden Middle School new campus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1680814556/sanjuanedu/embt8qkf4ctx0p805jbh/017028_INT014_HI.jpg","width":2200}])
San Juan Unified School District is invested in providing 21st-century learning opportunities for all students.
![Kindergarten students raising hands]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1680812300/sanjuanedu/k3jlsynybqoqop0z2uc0/IMG_9642.jpg","width":2200}])
The San Juan Education Foundation supports and advances excellent education for all students in San Juan Unified.
![Stack of books at a library]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1685478582/sanjuanedu/nqqhiprtm6ufx1xmuxjv/Stackofbooks.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1685478582/sanjuanedu/nqqhiprtm6ufx1xmuxjv/Stackofbooks.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1685478582/sanjuanedu/nqqhiprtm6ufx1xmuxjv/Stackofbooks.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1685478582/sanjuanedu/nqqhiprtm6ufx1xmuxjv/Stackofbooks.png","width":1080}])
Learn about curriculum and instructional materials adoption throughout the district.
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We are committed to improving campus safety in support of an environment and culture where students can learn, explore and succeed academically.