Board Briefs: Nov. 18, 2025

Here are a few highlights from the Nov. 18 board meeting (the agenda packet is available):

Board receives report regarding elementary and K-8 2024-25 end-of-year data results

Staff provided a report regarding the elementary and K-8 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 were shared. 

Data is used to inform equity-driven continuous improvement work as the district focuses on outcomes for targeted student groups, and more broadly, all students in San Juan Unified. The summative data reports show small gains in CAASPP English language arts (ELA) and declines in CAASPP mathematics. The data review also shows improvement in chronic absenteeism rates and suspensions at elementary and K-8 schools. 

Update provided on universal prekindergarten

Staff provided an update regarding the progress of Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) in alignment with state legislation. San Juan Unified’s Transitional Kindergarten (TK) planning continues to center on five legislated focus areas: vision and coherence; community outreach and partnerships; workforce development and professional learning; curriculum, instruction, and assessment; and facilities, services, and operations. These areas guide the district’s work to build a coherent early learning system aligned with California’s P–3 framework. 

Partnerships have expanded professional learning for TK teachers and paraeducators in areas such as toileting independence, de-escalation strategies and the role of play in early learning and early mathematics instruction. Recruitment and retention efforts, including the implementation of the elementary paraeducator classification, continue to support staffing needs within TK classrooms. 

Facilities and operational projects are in progress, including restroom modifications at 16 sites and new playground installations at six schools, with 10 additional playgrounds scheduled for completion over winter break. These projects are funded through UPK implementation grants. The district’s next phase of work focuses on aligning curriculum, instruction and assessment across preschool through grade three.

In other news…

• The board held a public hearing and approved the Marconi Learning Academy Charter School renewal petition for a term of five years, starting July 1, 2026, and continuing through June 30, 2031. 
• The board discussed and adopted the updated Legislative Principles and Priorities. 
• The board held two public hearings to solicit public comment and adopted resolutions declaring the conveyance of an easement at Arcade Middle School to the County of Sacramento and of an easement at Katherine Johnson Middle School to the Sacramento Area Sewer District.
• The board set Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 6:30 p.m., as the date and time for the annual organizational meeting. 

The next regular board meeting will be held on Dec. 16 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.