Board Briefs: May 26, 2026

Here are a few highlights from the May 26 board meeting (the agenda packet is available):

Board hears update on math program

Staff provided a report on the district's progress in math. Winter iReady data for grades 3-8 indicate positive progress, with an increase in the number of students scoring proficient, resulting in a total gain of 1.2% for cohorted students and 0.9% for non-cohorted students. 

A deeper analysis of the data shows English language learners grew the most, and foster youth grew the least. With regard to grade-level performance, iReady data showed that grades 3-5 and grade 8 made proficiency gains, but grades 6 and 7 showed a downward trend. 

District math efforts for the 2025-26 school year have focused on three key areas: (1) building foundational math skills, (2) student engagement and thinking, and (3) data-driven instruction and collaboration. These three strategic areas will continue in the upcoming 2026-27 school year, in addition to improving teacher capacity to implement high-quality instructional materials through the TK-8 math adoption and building site-level capacity for practitioners to lead and support math learning at their own school sites.

In other news…

• The board recognized Winston Churchill Middle School for being named a California Distinguished School. Additionally, the board recognized Churchill’s Science Olympiad and Science Bowl teams for their regional wins. 
• The board held a public hearing and approved the 2026-27 Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Local Plan update.
• The board approved sending a letter to 14 certificated employees (a total of 13.4 FTE), notifying them that they will be laid off at the conclusion of the 2025-26 school year and that their names will be placed on a reemployment list in the event of future vacancies. 
• The board adopted a decision in the Matter of the Certificated Layoff Hearing of San Juan Unified School District, OAH Case No. 2026030102. 

The next regular board meeting will be held on June 9 at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.sanjuan.edu/boardmeeting for details. You can also view videos of prior board meetings at www.sanjuan.edu/boardvideo.