Jun 10, 2026Board meeting
Newark Unified School District Board Of Education Board Meeting
The board meeting primarily focused on a presentation regarding the multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) and the English Learner (EL) master plan. Significant community feedback was presented regarding a proposed transfer of special education students from Kennedy Elementary to other sites, with parents and community members expressing concerns over the lack of a detailed transition plan, potential loss of service, and the impact on student stability and social-emotional needs. The board also addressed agenda adjustments, including the movement of the personnel report and the pulling of a specific item due to documentation errors.