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Maintenance and operations reported site walk‑throughs, bathroom and flooring repairs, roofing work that reduced leaks this rainy season, improved custodial coverage and new routing for work orders to site leads. The district said HVAC staffing gaps disrupted service over winter but that outside contractors and a returning, retired HVAC technician helped stabilize repairs; the district is still recruiting for an HVAC position. Waste‑diversion work continues: cafeterias are shifting toward compostable serviceware and the district is placing three‑bin stations in classrooms and working with a sustainability committee to publish site audits. Transportation reported 16 vans, seven operable buses and two buses slated for disposal; staffing includes three bus drivers, 16 van drivers and two mechanics, and two maintenance staff are training to become bus drivers.

On personnel items, trustees approved updates to the library media‑technician job description (finalizing changes from a classification study) and approved a new assistive‑technology specialist position to support students with IEP‑assigned communication and access devices. Trustees also approved a new athletic‑trainer job description; the district said it has budgeted 3.5 full‑time positions for athletic trainers this year. Each job description motion passed during the meeting; trustees recorded the motions and each vote concluded with “Aye.” The consent agenda also passed.

Trustees thanked maintenance crews for recent roofing work and discussed the district’s proprietary garbage‑truck collection in Daly City (the district can sort trash, recycling and compost for those sites), field conditions and plans for summer capital work. District staff said field work and path‑of‑travel repairs will continue over the summer as teams complete audits and cost estimates.

No specific expenditures were approved at the meeting beyond the budget references for athletic trainers; staff said recruitment and hiring will proceed through the normal personnel processes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","JUHSD 4.22.2025 Regular Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Maintenance and transportation staff updated trustees on roofing, HVAC, custodial staffing and waste‑diversion efforts; the board approved job‑description changes or additions for library media technician, assistive technology specialist and athletic trainers (budgeted 3.5), and approved consent agenda items.","taxTitle","Jefferson Union High, School Districts, California","taxId",65690,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6263074,"Board reviews proposed graduation changes: personal finance, world language, credit increase and possible end to class rank",1148,8373000,9521000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3108060-4c92b9551cabe4a627c198e4528ec67a&start=8373&end=9521","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3108060-4c92b9551cabe4a627c198e4528ec67a/thumbnail_8373000.jpg","/articles/6263074/California/Board-reviews-proposed-graduation-changes-personal-finance-world-language-credit-increase-and-possible-end-to-class-rank","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263074-1cb04a10ff231939998c7364eeec1483/orig.mp4?Expires=1771108345&Signature=QGPSetwdZnn9LQGXJP9~gi4Y4TaUSaM6A7HQxsvuMI5yzfOFo~fO-l82n10ma~lffu46rrZjbZ9qLc32rIvsSiF1jp~vOi6K-IHOGbCaSoBPdKKapNs~1Aid-iBURhJT2wIpiQsl4BpTbXYt~myD1tVJlrIz8wASj4~FYnJgsEGdMlS6HJNi5XQICFzHC6wWaOS9q~hWpq-L4isZIdprzP85GoY~J10b1MWj6S0Eu3ef7dpX7l1N6IYx1KF~zhg937Tdaz4S5MGQeqD-EiddPU4gY7hx9AnxpQS5nTY7YRVb9K-Om7gXZKkYq43IKU5wuj0Ss-m8plv9t~opsQ9tpg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff presented proposals to update graduation requirements and academic recognition policies, including a state‑mandated personal finance course, a split of world language and visual and performing arts (VAPA) requirements, a recommended increase in total graduation credits and a proposed move away from class rank toward Latin honors.

Assistant Superintendent (presenting) said Assembly Bill 2927 requires a stand‑alone personal‑finance course for graduation beginning with the class of 2031 and that all high schools must offer the course by the 2027‑28 school year. The administration recommended pairing personal finance with government (rather than economics) to avoid redundancy, and suggested separating the current combined world‑language/VAPA requirement into 10 credits of world language and 10 credits of VAPA to make it easier for students to meet UC/CSU a‑g course alignment.

The committee recommended increasing the district graduation threshold from 225 to 230 credits to accommodate the new and separated requirements; staff said Oceana High may delay adopting the change if it does not move to a seven‑period day. Westmore plans to pilot three sections of a personal‑finance course next year.

Trustees discussed timelines and equity safeguards. Staff said a waiver process could allow students with special circumstances (for example, students new to the country placed in intensive ELD classes or students with IEP constraints) to be exempted from one of the world‑language or VAPA requirements. Trustees asked administration to work with the director of recruitment to address potential world‑language teacher shortages before a requirement takes effect.

On academic recognition, the committee proposed removing class rank from transcripts and shifting from the valedictorian/salutatorian model to Latin honors (summa/magna/ cum laude). The draft Latin honors criteria would combine GPA thresholds with participation (and, in some drafts, performance) on state assessments; district staff and trustees requested additional data showing how many students would qualify under different combinations of GPA and test‑participation criteria. The board’s discussion ranged from immediately eliminating class rank to phasing the change in for upcoming classes; trustees did not vote Wednesday and asked staff to return with final recommendations and data for an action item on May 13.

Several trustees supported the direction of the proposals. Trustee Lee said the split of world language and VAPA makes sense and supported increasing credits to 230; other trustees asked for more analysis of impacts on scheduling, staffing and students who rely on dual enrollment or CTE pathways. Baca (presenter) said the committee solicited feedback from counselors, teachers, parents and students and had compiled an FAQ and written responses to community input.

No formal policy changes were adopted Wednesday; trustees directed staff to return with supporting data — including counts of how many current students would meet the proposed Latin honors under several criteria (with and without test participation) — and to consider waiver procedures, a pilot schedule and teacher recruitment needs.","District staff outlined a proposal to add a state‑mandated personal finance course, separate world language and arts credits, raise the total credits required, pilot courses and rework academic honors including removal of class rank and a shift to Latin honors; trustees asked for more data and will consider action May 13.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6263080,"Student advisory council urges better onboarding, outreach and mental‑health access across JUHSD",4723,2635000,7358000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3108060-4c92b9551cabe4a627c198e4528ec67a&start=2635&end=7358","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3108060-4c92b9551cabe4a627c198e4528ec67a/thumbnail_2635000.jpg","/articles/6263080/California/Student-advisory-council-urges-better-onboarding-outreach-and-mentalhealth-access-across-JUHSD","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263080-23d49d075161d157473fc62d29980963/orig.mp4?Expires=1771108345&Signature=RGYrMun900hKB9YrfqAgGlguqbDfzsYeJXfxM7BPuGJb6mJpz3A-LfcYxLCqHgZAEVTht7w2Wjm7925qxafG~sQRC7bfQWByw8iXnHvUcOgPd2UkrkwHqVMjH3XWDhciJ52cErLscXqIYXx4fdf-FGsrCwmWhD00EbAlp1y9B4KIuaLUavN0CMy0XxIeYWxUB6KfiqisSjmUeCSjn7omqmW9Fd0yuq2S0WKZP5psQgar28fFlQR5tu9ATqXCc7yZoOJBexRmE~EE9~dbgqYpSGCkZ25MdUcNSath0Ho9tLD7BmahNFrrw3~QiVcAEcHjXj~EbTHHevtjmFnbceNeZw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Student representatives from Jefferson Union High School District presented findings and concrete recommendations Wednesday for improving how new and multilingual students are welcomed, how schools publicize activities and supports, and how the district promotes student wellness.

The student advisory council — split into three subcommittees (New Student Integration, Student Outreach & Opportunity, and Wellness) — told trustees students at different sites face gaps in outreach, inconsistent new‑student orientations and limited awareness of mental‑health resources such as the district’s Stop It app.

The students said those gaps matter because they limit access to activities, counseling and college‑preparation options. Westmore students demonstrated an interactive “Breadcrumbs” orientation website they built to help transfers and new students navigate campus services and extracurriculars. Wellness presenters proposed a districtwide “May Mission” mental‑health week and changes to make Stop It more private, visible and usable by students.

Student presenters cited school‑by‑school data and interviews they conducted with staff and peers. Jefferson’s subcommittee reported that Jefferson High’s English‑learner population includes about 23 percent of the campus and recommended more practical, daily‑use language instruction for ELD classes, better coordination between teachers and paraprofessionals, and scheduled collaboration time so paraprofessionals receive class materials in advance. Oceana presenters said their small multilingual population benefits from individualized “flex time” and asked administrators to standardize transfer‑student orientations and involve counselors more directly. Westmore students recommended the district replicate their interactive campus map and FAQ pilot to reduce arrival‑day anxiety. Terra Nova and Turnover presenters emphasized peer‑mentoring programs, flexible “catch‑up” time and more visible promotion of lesser‑known clubs.

On wellness, students reported low use of the Stop It app: their in‑district survey showed only about 8 percent of respondents said Stop It was useful and roughly 96 percent had not used it. The wellness team proposed: (1) better in‑school rollout so students download the app during advisory or orientation rather than only scanning posters in hallways; (2) placing QR codes and flyers in private locations (bathroom stalls, locker areas), and (3) a coordinated May mental‑health awareness week that would bring local organizations and presentations to campuses. Students also said some teachers deny classroom release when counselors call, creating long delays for counseling appointments; they urged clearer staff protocols so counselor requests are honored.

Trustees and staff praised the student work. Trustee Lee and others encouraged sites to pilot recommended actions, and several trustees asked administration to bring the student recommendations into agenda‑planning and follow‑up so the board can track next steps. District staff noted Westmore will pilot personal‑finance classes next year and asked site teams to coordinate implementation of student suggestions.

Trustees directed staff to consider the student recommendations in upcoming agenda planning and the Local Control and Accountability Plan process, and several trustees offered to follow up with students and site teams about next steps. The presentation closed with trustees thanking students for their research and asking administration to return with implementation options or a timeline for suggested pilots.","Student advisory council representatives from JUHSD presented site-by-site findings and student-led recommendations on new student integration, outreach and wellness — including a districtwide proposal to boost use of the Stop It reporting app and a student-built orientation website pilot at Westmore.","actionData","errors"]

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