South San Francisco Unified School District

The Strategic Plan for Junipero Serra Elementary School defines core values and strategic priorities aimed at realizing its 'Portrait of a Graduate' vision. The plan is built upon five primary strategic priorities: Exceptional Instruction, Engaged Students, Empowered Educators, Equity-Centered Systems, and Purposeful Partnerships. For the 2025-2026 period, specific focus areas include enhancing math achievement, improving academic discourse, fostering a sense of belonging and wellness, and advancing English Language Development (ELD).

This document details the annual priorities and major initiatives for the 2026-2027 school year, developed within the context of the organization's broader Strategic Plan. It identifies three core focus areas: Engaged Students (emphasizing belonging and wellbeing), Exceptional Instruction (focusing on Standards & High Quality Instructional Materials), and Exceptional Instruction (focusing on Assessment & Professional Learning Communities). The plan outlines various district-wide initiatives and targeted support for schools, along with HR and systemic priorities, all aimed at fostering meaningful change for students through a strong sense of belonging, rigorous learning, and timely support; for educators through collaborative, data-driven, and high-quality instruction; and for leaders through coherent systems, clear expectations, and data-informed decision-making.

The Board of Trustees convened to conduct its reorganization, involving the nomination and appointment of the Board President, Vice President, and Clerk. The agenda included the adoption of a resolution to honor the outgoing Board President for their year of service. Furthermore, the Board addressed the selection of members to serve on key subcommittees, including the Board Policies and Bylaws Subcommittee, the City-School District Subcommittee, and the Facilities Subcommittee.

The committee conducted a review of numerous board policies and bylaws, including those concerning remuneration, instructional materials, bidding procedures, contracts, emergency schedules, district records, employee compensation, employee security, mental health, suicide prevention, oath of affirmation, legal protection, comprehensive safety, immigration enforcement response, and student records. These policies were reviewed prior to being presented to the full Board of Trustees for consideration. Several items were identified to be pulled for review at a future date.

This document provides a progress update on the Strategic Plan for the South San Francisco Unified School District, outlining its shared vision for student success and how it will be achieved through five strategic priorities: Exceptional Instruction, Engaged Students, Purposeful Partnership, Empowered Educators, and Equity-centered Systems. The plan aims to realize the Portrait of a Graduate vision, with annual progress monitored through a Scoreboard and specific targets.