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![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 Jan. 14.
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Spring 2025 schedule changes are available the first 10 days of the semester. Students may submit their request via google doc or see a counselor at lunch. Requests will not be accepted by email or during class time.
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San Juan Unified will celebrate its 12th annual Spirit of San Juan Awards this year. Nominations are due Feb. 7.
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San Juan Unified would like to invite parents, students and staff to take the annual district climate survey.
![A note from Superintendent Bassanelli Jan 6 2025 with photo of her]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736201746/sanjuanedu/l78eyowwsuxwvr5e2ize/AnotefromsuperintendentbassanelliJan62025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736201746/sanjuanedu/l78eyowwsuxwvr5e2ize/AnotefromsuperintendentbassanelliJan62025.png","width":512}])
Read Superintendent Melissa Bassanelli's latest message on building a strong future.
![A note from Superintendent Bassanelli Dec 20, 2024 with photo of superintendent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734633113/sanjuanedu/lzvbvcw7as0z6qmxwce3/SupmessageDecember.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734633113/sanjuanedu/lzvbvcw7as0z6qmxwce3/SupmessageDecember.jpg","width":512}])
Read Superintendent Bassanelli's latest message here.
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On Dec. 17, San Juan Unified held a special ceremony to welcome new and returning members to the Board of Education. Pam Costa (Area 2), Nick Bloise (Area 4) and Abid Stanekzai (Area 1).
At the meeting, Ben Avey (Area 6) was chosen as president for 2025. Tanya Kravchuk (Area 5) was selected as vice president, and Manuel Perez (Area 7) will be the clerk
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on Dec. 17.
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San Juan Unified’s open enrollment period begins on Monday, Dec. 9 at 8 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24.
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Results from our recent election show that the San Juan Unified community has approved Measure P to improve classrooms and teaching environments!
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on Nov. 19.
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on Oct. 22.
![A note from Superintendent Bassanelli Oct 17, 2024 with photo of superintendent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729110639/sanjuanedu/s0uatiisalgt8xok10fy/Oct24SupmessageGraphicforFinalsite.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729110639/sanjuanedu/s0uatiisalgt8xok10fy/Oct24SupmessageGraphicforFinalsite.jpg","width":512}])
Read Superintendent Bassanelli's message from Oct. 16 here.
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on Oct. 8.
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on Sept. 24.
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Over the past two days, San Juan Unified has received reports of social media posts containing threatening statements and each naming or tagging a different list of schools across the region. Our safety team is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with law enforcement. We want to reassure families that we have no evidence of an actionable threat to any of our school communities at this time.
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on Sept. 10.
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California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) score reports from last school year are now available in Parent Portal.
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Looking forward to the year ahead, school communities are reflecting on how they can make a positive impact this year.
Check here for highlights from the latest board meeting on Aug. 13.