School Board

District Addresses Active Criminal Investigation Involving Employee

The district's HR director read a public statement acknowledging an active criminal investigation involving a district employee, reinforcing mandated reporter requirements.

Why it matters: The statement signals a cultural shift from prior administrations, with the superintendent declaring that a 'we knew it' culture is over and immediate action will be taken on all safety concerns.

District Enrollment Projections Hit Target Across All Seven Schools

Actual enrollment across the district's seven schools closely matched projections, with the largest gap being 14 students below projection at Half Moon Bay High School.

Why it matters: Accurate enrollment projections validate fiscal planning and staffing decisions for the year.

Teachers Union Rallies Support for Prop 3 Tax Renewal Worth $36M to County

CUTA announced plans to campaign for Proposition 3, warning that San Mateo County could lose $36 million and one in six teachers statewide if the tax renewal fails.

Why it matters: Proposition 3 is a renewal of an existing tax, not a new one, and its failure would directly threaten teacher positions and funding across the county.

Pickleball Club Invests $70K in Court Renovations, Seeks Formal MOU with District

The Coastside Pickleball Club's 100+ members thanked the board for court access at Cunha, having invested $70,000 in improvements, and are finalizing a maintenance MOU.

Why it matters: The partnership creates a community wellness asset on school property with $70,000 in private investment, free instruction for students, and a model for sustainable public facility maintenance similar to the Coastside Tennis Association's two-decade arrangement.

Board Certifies Instructional Materials Sufficiency Despite Vendor Backorders

The board unanimously adopted Resolution 10-2026 certifying that all students have sufficient standards-aligned instructional materials for the 2026-27 school year.

Why it matters: California Education Code Section 60119 requires annual board certification; a limited number of materials are on backorder but expected to arrive shortly.

El Granada Phase 2 Nears Completion as District Selects Lease-Leaseback Contractor for High School

Bond-funded projects advanced at five school sites over summer, with a lease-leaseback contractor selection for the high school pool and classroom rebuild expected at the next board meeting.

Why it matters: This is a once-in-a-generation high school rebuild with a 14-month pool construction timeline; the lease-leaseback model locks in a guaranteed maximum price to protect taxpayer bond funds.

New Student Rep Jamie Mao Invites Board to Homecoming, Notes Water Fountain Concerns

Junior Jamie Mao reported that freshmen are settling in, fall sports are underway, and leadership is planning homecoming for October 10.

District Fills Three of Four SPED Vacancies, Reduces Costly Contractor Reliance

The district recruited three of five speech-language pathologists and is filling most special education teacher vacancies with employees rather than expensive contractors.

Why it matters: Contract SPED staff cost up to $200,000 each, and placement errors can result in hundreds of thousands in non-public school costs; filling positions with employees saves significant general fund resources.