San Juan Unified School District

The meeting featured updates and discussions on two primary business items. The Multilingual Learner (MLL) Program update covered student demographics, instructional models such as Integrated and Designated English Language Development (ELD) and Project GLAD, and collaboration efforts, noting an 83% graduation rate for multilingual learners. The Career Technical Education (CTE) program update detailed available pathways, funding sources, and student completion criteria, highlighting an increased completion rate from 12.6% in 2023-24 to 14.2% in 2024-25. Committee business included the approval of the November 5, 2025 minutes. Future agenda planning emphasized the importance of maintaining a quorum for action items scheduled for March 4th and April 8th meetings.

Skycrest Elementary School's strategic plan is dedicated to inspiring students to contribute responsibly to an ever-changing world through a focus on academic excellence, positive character development, and diversity. The plan's objectives include developing 21st-century skills, ensuring annual student growth in Common Core Standards, and modeling positive character traits. Key tactics involve improving student achievement, providing engaging educational programs, and addressing factors that impact student success, such as family engagement, health, safety, and facility conditions.

The strategic direction for Encina High School (for 2025-2026) is rooted in an anti-racist and culturally responsive education, aiming to foster a strong sense of belonging, critical thinking, and empowerment among young adults. The school's core objectives include elevating student achievement through effective instructional practices, ensuring comprehensive student support services for successful graduation, and advocating for college and career readiness. This is underpinned by a commitment to equity, quality instruction, and valuing each student's potential, with initiatives spanning career technical education, academic interventions, school culture improvement, and robust family and community engagement.

Dyer-Kelly Elementary School's mission is to prepare its diverse student community academically, emotionally, intellectually, and socially for success in college, career, and beyond. The school's goals for the 2025-2026 academic year include accelerating student learning through engaging instruction, improving academic language acquisition for all students, fostering a deep sense of belonging for students, staff, and families, and continuously reviewing policies and practices to promote equity and transform inequities.

The meeting included remarks from the School Board President concerning College and Career Readiness presentations and a reported 3% increase in district graduation rates. Visitor comments addressed concerns regarding substitute teacher quality, issues with teacher conduct during an IEP meeting, and positive feedback on an IEP meeting experience. A major discussion item involved a presentation on Instructional Materials adoptions for History Social Science, Math, and World Languages, alongside an update on the Reading Difficulties Screener implementation for K-2 students. Discussion focused on the screener's purpose, data usage, communication to families, and support for educators. Staff reports covered recent legislative bills and the formation of CAC/parent workgroups focusing on the SELPA Local Plan, RSP Service Model, and Alternative Pathway Diplomas. Future agenda items will address follow-up on curriculum adoptions and co-teaching modifications.