Dear friends and partners, 

While our kids are gearing up for next week’s spring break, the Board remains hard at work driving progress for the final months of this school year and the District’s future. We have aligned with County guidance to make masking optional for all staff and students, and this week, we welcomed the community to join our Board meeting in person for the first time since 2020. We have also continued supporting our new Superintendent’s engagement and priorities laid out in his ambitious 100-Day Plan.

As we remain hopeful that the end of this crisis is near, we still have a long road ahead to ensure our students’ academic and socio-emotional recovery and continued safety after the past two years. This week, we heard from our Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) to discuss their ideas for supporting students and meeting the needs of our school communities. We also approved several new investments in upgrading our school facilities, providing outdoor learning spaces, and reopening another early education center in my District at the West Valley Occupational Center. This is the second early learning program that my office has successfully pushed to reopen, and we will continue to work toward high-quality opportunities for our youngest learners districtwide.

I hope all our students have a happy, fun-filled spring break – and sending wishes for a happy Passover, Easter, and Ramadan Mubarak to all who celebrate!

Onward,