Julia Mendelson

The board meeting featured a spotlight on substitute teachers and the appointment of a new Special Education Director. Key teaching and learning discussions included the presentation of the draft Local Control Accountability Plan and the proposed 2026-27 budget for upcoming adoption. Public hearings were conducted regarding the LCAP, proposed budget, reserve restatements, and the Education Protection Account. Additionally, the board reviewed updates to board policies for first consideration and provided information regarding upcoming candidate sessions for board service.

The committee reviewed and approved the annual report intended for the San Carlos School District Governing Board and the community. The meeting included a presentation and recap of the 2024-25 fiscal year parcel tax expenditures, specifically regarding Measure N, and a discussion on future projections, including revenue expectations and enrollment trends. The committee also established the date for their next scheduled meeting.

The board received an update on the White Oaks Elementary School program and a presentation on the district's STEAM/technology initiatives funded by Proposition 28. A new meal vendor, Revolution Foods, was selected for the upcoming school year. The board unanimously approved the District Technology Plan, which outlines strategies for instructional technology, cybersecurity, and fiscal sustainability. Updates were provided regarding Measure H construction projects, and the board made appointments and term extensions for the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee. Additionally, new board policy updates were presented for first review, and the reappointment of the Citizens' Parcel Tax Oversight Committee members was confirmed.

The meeting included recognition of the 2025-26 retirees and scholarship recipients. Key discussions focused on the 2026-2027 Local Control and Accountability Plan progress, updates on the Measure H Transitional Kindergarten expansion projects at three elementary schools, and the acceptance of a grant from the Peninsula Clean Energy Schools Building Electrification Program. The Board approved the 2025-26 Arts and Music in Schools funding plan, heard an update from San Carlos Charter, and approved a resolution calling for a board election to be held in November. Additionally, human resources board policy updates were presented for initial review.

The Long Range Facility Master Plan for San Carlos School District provides a continuous framework for developing educational facilities tailored to community needs, enrollment changes, and pedagogical advancements. The plan is guided by a vision for future-ready learners and emphasizes the alignment of facilities with educational outcomes. It organizes scopes of work into four key categories: Climate Ready Projects, Transitional Kindergarten and Building Systems, Dynamic Learning Environments, and Site Improvements and Long-Term Projects, ensuring comprehensive facility planning and financing.