Board Briefs: Oct. 28, 2025

Here are a few highlights from the Oct. 28 board meeting (the agenda packet is available):

Board receives report regarding middle and high school 2024-25 end-of-year data results

Staff provided a report regarding the middle school and high school 2024-25 end-of-year data results, including the results of the 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) assessments. In addition, suspension and chronic absenteeism data was shared. The purpose is to use this data to inform equity-driven continuous improvement work as we focus on improving outcomes for our targeted student groups and, more broadly, all students in San Juan Unified.

Board names Trent Allen as acting superintendent

The board has appointed Chief of Staff Trent Allen to serve as acting superintendent, while Superintendent Melissa Bassanelli is on medical leave. 

In this role, Allen will work in collaboration with the board, superintendent’s cabinet, site leaders and staff to ensure the district’s daily operations and strategic initiatives continue moving forward in service of students, families and the broader community.

In other news…

• The board adopted a resolution proclaiming the week of Nov. 3-7 as National School Psychology Week.
• In a staff report, it was shared that San Juan Unified concluded an independent review confirming that Trustee Nick Bloise meets the residency requirement to serve in his elected role for Trustee Area 4.
• A report regarding the development and implementation of the Family and Community Engagement Framework was shared.
• The board adopted resolutions declaring the intent to convey an easement at Arcade Middle School to the County of Sacramento and an easement at Katherine Johnson Middle School to the Sacramento Area Sewer District. Public hearings will be held for both on Nov. 18.

The next regular board meeting will be held on Nov. 18 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.