Jefferson Elementary School District

The board meeting involved several key actions and presentations, including the recognition of district spelling bee winners, parent volunteers, and observations of National Teacher Appreciation Day and National School Nurse Day. The board approved various contracts for healthcare staffing, speech therapy, teacher induction programs, and transportation services. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of three trucks for food services, authorized a contract for facilities master planning, and accepted numerous certificated and classified personnel resignations, leaves, and appointments. The board also reviewed and adopted revisions to the Governance Handbook and scheduled public hearings for upcoming union contract renewal negotiations.

The meeting included a recognition of district spelling bee winners from several grade levels who shared their experiences and dedication. The Board held a discussion regarding a long-term structural deficit, citing declining enrollment and the need to evaluate expenses, staffing, school consolidation, and revenue sources. Additionally, board members provided acknowledgments for National Librarian Day, Administrative Professionals Day, and Earth Day, while also discussing the recent conclusion of the superintendent budget, facilities, and advisory committee meetings. Future plans were announced for a presentation by the Human Resources department regarding teacher assignment processes.

The board conducted a public hearing regarding the adoption of a Developer Fee Justification Study and the increase of statutory school facilities fees. Presentations were held regarding the District STEM Fair and highlights from Ben Franklin and Thomas R. Pollicita Schools. Key agenda items approved included student overnight trips, various service and audit contracts, change orders for ongoing maintenance and construction services, and the purchase of office furniture and kitchen equipment. The board also reviewed personnel actions, including resignations, new hires, leaves of absence, and resolutions to eliminate or merge specific employee classifications. Additionally, the board recognized Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, discussed the 2025-26 second interim budget report, and conducted a first reading of updated board policies. A closed session was held to address public employee discipline, dismissal, release, or reassignment.

The meeting agenda included special presentations highlighting inclusion efforts at Franklin D. Roosevelt School and Student Leaders for Equity at Thomas Edison School. The consent agenda involved the approval of various salary schedules for the 2025-2026 school year (Certificated, Classified, Management, and Substitute), the acceptance of several donations for different schools, a contract with Ro Health, LLC for a Behavior Analyst, approval of warrants totaling over $4.7 million, adoption of Resolution No. 26-02-11 (Beyond Bond Authority), and approval of a safety modification project at Thomas R. Pollicita School. Personnel actions included accepting resignations and approving hires/leaves for certificated and classified staff. Under General Functions, the Board selected delegates for the CSBA Delegate Assembly and approved contracts for summer programming with the Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula and Galileo Learning, LLC. The Board also approved the purchase of Chromebooks for middle schools and declared a need for fully qualified educators for the 2026-2027 school year. Finally, the Board conducted a closed session to discuss public employee discipline/dismissal/release/reassignment.

The special governing board meeting included a call to order and approval of the agenda. The primary discussion item involved the Annual Board Governance Workshop/Study Session, which was facilitated by Linette Hodson, Consulting Director from School Services of California.