Board Briefs: Sept. 23, 2025

Here are a few highlights from the Sept. 23 board meeting (the agenda packet is available):

Board hears literacy update and passes resolution

Staff provided the board with an update regarding TK-12 literacy teaching and learning in San Juan Unified. The district’s current achievement data indicate that a high percentage of students are currently performing below grade level in literacy. As a result, San Juan Unified is implementing actions to support the acceleration of literacy learning at both the district and site levels. These actions include districtwide professional learning, the use of quality curriculum and best instructional practices, and leadership at various levels to ensure that all students have access to high-quality literacy instruction. The board adopted a resolution supporting evidence-based literacy practices aligned to the Science of Reading.

Update provided on attendance improvement initiatives 

The board heard an update on the district’s attendance improvement initiatives for the 2025-26 school year. Student absenteeism patterns exacerbated by external factors such as weather emergencies and social media threats have continued to impact overall student attendance. 

The district's attendance improvement initiatives seek to consistently reduce chronic absenteeism and increase attendance rates. The initiative is based on a tiered system of supports, ranging from districtwide actions to more targeted and intensive supports. Staff shared updated district data on student attendance rates and chronic absenteeism, along with highlighting the latest intervention strategies being utilized for chronically absent students and those who are most in need of support.

In other news…

• The board adopted a resolution proclaiming the week of Oct. 12-18 as the Week of the School Administrator.
• The board held a public hearing and discussed the Marconi Learning Academy charter school renewal petition. Action is anticipated on Nov. 18. 
• The board held a public hearing and adopted a resolution stating that each pupil in each school in the district has sufficient textbooks and instructional materials in each subject that are consistent with the content and cycles of the curriculum framework adopted by the state board.
• The board held a public hearing to solicit public comment and adopted a resolution declaring the conveyance of an easement at Del Paso Manor Elementary School to the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD). 

The next regular board meeting will be held on Oct. 14 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.