Board Briefs: Sept. 9, 2025

Here are a few highlights from the Sept. 9 board meeting (the agenda packet is available):

Board hears update on summer learning

Staff provided an update on summer programs offered in 2025, including special education, credit recovery, enrichment, expanded learning and readiness opportunities. Each school site tailored its offerings to meet the specific needs and interests of its students. In collaboration with educational and community partners, the district offered a diverse range of engaging learning experiences for students across all its sites. This summer, more than 8,500 students participated in a summer learning offering.

Update provided on  the San Juan Education Foundation

An update was provided on the activities and progress from the San Juan Education Foundation, an independent non-profit organization that provides grants and support directly to San Juan Unified teachers and schools. Grants are provided directly to teachers at three different funding levels, and the foundation has grown in scholarship funds given to graduating seniors. A 15-member board leads efforts to raise funds and resources, with day-to-day operations handled by an executive director who is employed jointly with the district through a memorandum of understanding. The foundation is guided by its strategic plan focused on increasing fundraising efforts, increasing the organization's supporters, growing awareness of its efforts and achieving sustainability. 

In other news…

• The board completed its review of an independent investigation (25-26_001) regarding Trustee Nick Bloise. The investigation found substantiated allegations that did not meet the board’s standards for professional conduct and governance. As a result, the board directed Trustee Bloise to complete targeted professional development, including harassment prevention and respectful workplace training, board governance and conduct training, ethical leadership training, and compliance with all site visit recommendations.
• The board recognized the district’s 2026 Certificated Employees of the Year: Haley Zerr and Shannon Faltermier. Ms. Zerr is a U.S. history and drama teacher at Will Rogers Middle School with 19 years of experience, and Ms. Faltermier is a transitional kindergarten teacher at Thomas Kelly Elementary School with 15 years of experience. 
• The board approved the proposed revisions to the high school graduation requirements board policy. 
• The board accepted the 2024-25 unaudited actuals and approved revisions to San Juan Unified's 2025-26 budget.
• The board adopted a resolution declaring the intent to convey an easement at Del Paso Manor Elementary School to the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD). A public hearing will be held on Sept. 23.

The next regular board meeting will be held on Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.sanjuan.edu/boardmeeting for details. You can also view videos of prior board meetings at www.sanjuan.edu/boardvideo.