The Cabrillo Unified School District School Governing Board is comprised of five school board members who are elected by the local community. The role of the school board is to provide leadership and oversight of the district. The Board ensures that the district is responsive to the values, beliefs, and priorities of the community.
The term of office for school board members elected in regular elections is four years, beginning on the second Friday in December after their election. The board meets at least once a month at the District Office, 498 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay. Meetings are open to the public and are usually held on Thursday nights at 6 pm. A portion of the board meeting consists of a "closed" session for the purpose of discussing confidential matters, such as personnel or student issues.
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Board Members Lobby Congress for Special-Ed and CTE Funding, Push Digital Citizenship Locally
Board members reported on their Washington D.C. advocacy for IDEA and CTE funding, a growing digital citizenship initiative, and plans to address equity across school sites.
Why it matters: Federal IDEA funding currently covers only 12% of the original 40% mandate; board members are actively seeking both federal and state support to close this gap for special education.
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Studies WeeklySchool Board29d agoMay 14, 2026
Teacher Criticizes Studies Weekly as Culturally Unresponsive and Disengaging
A third-grade teacher told the board that Studies Weekly is dry and not culturally responsive, and urged the district to explore more engaging California history curricula.
Why it matters: The comment reflects broader teacher concerns about curriculum adoption processes and the gap between approved materials and what actually engages diverse student populations.
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Code To The FutureSchool Board29d agoMay 14, 2026
Teachers and Parents Demand District Drop $200K-Per-Year Coding Contract
Three public speakers argued that the $190-200K annual Code to the Future contract duplicates free programs and diverts money from core academic positions the district urgently needs.
Why it matters: The four-year contract totals approximately $400K already spent, while El Granada lacks a 4th-grade science teacher and the district continues cutting positions and programs.
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E-RateSchool Board29d agoMay 14, 2026
Board Approves $248K Network Overhaul with 60% Federal E-Rate Funding
The district will replace aging Meraki networking equipment with a new system from IT Management Corporation, paying only $99K of the $248K total thanks to E-Rate discounts.
Why it matters: Current Meraki equipment faces expiring licenses that would render switches and access points inoperable; the new system avoids this 'bricking' risk and includes white-glove setup for the district's small IT staff.
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Farallon ViewSchool Board29d agoMay 14, 2026
El Granada Phase 2 Nears Completion as High School Pool Costs Balloon $6M Over Budget
Facilities staff reported El Granada Building A is 90-95% complete while the most ambitious HMBHS pool option exceeds the master plan by $6.16 million.
Why it matters: The pool project represents the district's largest single-site investment and will require external funding from Supervisor Mueller, Congressman Licardo, and community fundraising to build for the future.
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HMBHS PoolSchool Board29d agoMay 14, 2026
HMBHS Pool Ambitions Hinge on Community, County, and Federal Funding Partnerships
The superintendent outlined a vision for a future-proof competition and teaching pool, but the preferred option costs $6M more than budgeted, requiring government grants and community fundraising.
Why it matters: The pool would be the only public competition aquatic facility on the coast side and could provide mandatory swim lessons for all third graders, addressing a life safety need in a coastal community.
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El Granada ElementarySchool Board29d agoMay 14, 2026
El Granada Posts Strong Academic Gains with 86% of Students Improving in ELA
El Granada Elementary reported significant growth in English language arts and math, with 86.2% of students improving ELA scores and the school exceeding its SPSA goals.
Why it matters: As the district's special education and inclusion hub for elementary schools, El Granada's results demonstrate that strong academic outcomes and inclusive service delivery can coexist.
Board members acknowledged the need for better communication on staffing decisions and reported on CSBA's four-bill legislative package to increase state education accountability and protect Prop 98 funding guarantees.
Why it matters: State efforts to treat Prop 98 as a ceiling rather than a floor could reduce guaranteed education funding, while locally the board's transparency pledge may reshape how future personnel changes are communicated.
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