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Presenters said the task force will prioritize AI literacy for educators, teacher coaching, role‑specific use cases, and responsible use policies. The phased plan includes summer and fall trainings for educators, development of a resource hub with vetted tools, pilot classrooms with embedded coaches, and a spring 2026 showcase of student and teacher projects.

Technology staff and the proposed AI leads said the task force will build age‑appropriate, curriculum‑aligned guidance so teachers can use AI as a classroom tool rather than an academic shortcut. The district presented examples of classroom uses — co‑authored writing with teacher oversight, simulated lab scenarios for science, AI‑generated practice for algebra and scaffolded supports for elementary learners — and recommended explicit lessons on bias, misinformation and digital citizenship. Presenters also noted privacy and student‑age restrictions on some third‑party tools and recommended vendor vetting.

The proposal calls for partnerships with existing district vendors and community partners, an internal resource hub for vetted tools, a teacher‑training model to create coaches at each site, and possible budget requests for PD, speaker fees and pilot licenses. District staff said the task force will return recommendations for district policy language and acceptable‑use addenda after pilot results. The board did not vote on a formal policy at the session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","06-09-25 SMUSD BOE Special","oneSentenceSummary","District technology and instructional staff proposed an AI task force to pilot tools, develop ethical guidelines and run teacher 'train the teacher' programs to introduce artificial intelligence into classrooms and operations.","taxTitle","San Marino Unified, School Districts, California","taxId",48047,"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},6196820,"San Marino Unified reports cybersecurity work, reviews PowerSchool incident response for families",364,12002000,12366000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3856957-dc3215542194787e4a09558359a026a9&start=12002&end=12366","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3856957-dc3215542194787e4a09558359a026a9/thumbnail_12002000.jpg","/articles/6196820/California/San-Marino-Unified-reports-cybersecurity-work-reviews-PowerSchool-incident-response-for-families","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6196820-de70f7de4218545b8b0b1b4538d6bf00/orig.mp4?Expires=1775404149&Signature=gkTHK4KT95i0SXI-3w~X7Eo05WbYLOLqFwf4KXISnD2ECoeZ1UIiVSGS3tYWpaZ6XyTNjLDtFcX9G1IdDQa9H1-iMrHIYXR41D8GaGPXJlQzq9aSYvcw1cmPaue1IRKYJGZKbCxHSn02vB0ieUvUkiHuemSGnK~CDTDcQMZ2NTAUdyOMqqzmRuDV7Lf7VmVlLmhoIjgSkDCJ6YbLhKFsdV5-uxIP0x04WJVx7nWmMlcl4-fkQVc6Mi-4Ukf0MeGhKUu9fHjjybq3wcxa9Cgo7CsiETHdqjLD5j5rDAlm-6II7U8BIU92O1qHJSD~GOH521srSdkjARqViHwOxyejDw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the June 9 strategy session, San Marino Unified staff outlined cybersecurity work completed during 2024–25 and the district’s response to a cybersecurity incident affecting the PowerSchool student information platform.

Technology staff told the board the district receives monthly vulnerability scans, engaged the federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to perform a penetration test, and maintains 24/7 monitoring through its security partner. The presenter said the district also uses endpoint protection and has a low daily threat count compared with previous years.

The district discussed a separate incident at PowerSchool, the vendor that hosts its student information system. Staff reported that PowerSchool acknowledged a breach that exposed some client data and that the company is offering affected students and families two years of credit monitoring. San Marino Unified said it has acted as a communication channel for PowerSchool, notifying families and providing resources offered by the vendor; staff noted that PowerSchool hosts the system and that the district’s control over vendor‑side credential protection is limited.

Technology staff also described security investments the district is pursuing, including phased firewall replacement (current firewall end of life in 2026), continued 24/7 monitoring, moving endpoint protection solutions, and piloting multifactor authentication for students. Staff recommended periodic tabletop drills with the security JPA and additional phishing‑awareness training for employees.

No policy vote occurred during the briefing; staff said they would return with implementation details for technology projects and vendor remediation actions related to the PowerSchool incident.","District technology and business staff described monthly vulnerability scanning, a CISA penetration test and 24/7 monitoring, and said they are notifying families following a PowerSchool vendor breach; PowerSchool is offering two years of credit monitoring to affected users.",{"_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},6196826,"San Marino Unified cites bond passage, parcel tax renewal and stable enrollment as pillars of fiscal stability",345,12600000,12945000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3856957-dc3215542194787e4a09558359a026a9&start=12600&end=12945","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3856957-dc3215542194787e4a09558359a026a9/thumbnail_12600000.jpg","/articles/6196826/California/San-Marino-Unified-cites-bond-passage-parcel-tax-renewal-and-stable-enrollment-as-pillars-of-fiscal-stability","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6196826-3578c1e1b318fc70182c9783c30f9fae/orig.mp4?Expires=1775404149&Signature=ThxagAGbqYh7JlIB-Yne2R2Z3N0UEhYHN~eqG-tcSKkhduzZZvl1QPLdN6uS~dbqsTE6mi54HDPqLL0QytnsKaHUWdIOsM20O~bidaZ~5h-BVKqS-eWLgo6sFXjhOXQQ-3cNUA0X5yXPA2rqrC2uJaLRxCFL4kC6uoMuUMq3TCVxD2MGEEUBEiKgwRwrlOwxjubvie1rR5ixFwT7IzD0dRbIkksf3i51aYR6RpWBFuQsB10SHP-hKmAhh9L766Uar2aFRDDCSiGjXxyDSyXpdBZXk6z~llglPtHiuYIGKivBSRWIpqy-A3Kj7fx4iQip5RqjSPBResnjEdDGd0D5ww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District finance staff told the board on June 9 that San Marino Unified entered 2025 with fiscal indicators the staff described as stable, noting recent voter support for local measures and ongoing efforts to upgrade financial systems.

The presentation said Measure M, a facilities bond passed in November, won roughly 71 percent voter approval and launched implementation of the district’s facilities master plan. Staff also reported renewal of a long‑standing parcel tax (Measure R) with about 76 percent approval. Those local revenues, combined with steady enrollment and conservative budgeting, were credited for the district’s positive interim financial certifications.

Business staff described operational steps that supported cash flow in a month when state payments were delayed: careful management of restricted and one‑time funds, meetings between business staff and each site to monitor budgets, and contingency planning that avoided short‑term borrowing. Staff also outlined upcoming financial technology projects: implementing a ClearGov transparency platform for public budget access and rolling out a human capital management (HCM) module as part of an 18‑month systems upgrade expected to go live in April 2026 to better integrate position control with payroll and finance systems.

District staff highlighted capital and operational projects funded in part by federal ESSER dollars, including HVAC upgrades that used ESSER III funds and allowed the district to upgrade 18 locations. Staff said the district’s food services operation is self‑supporting and has acquired a branded food truck—paid with grant and catering revenues—intended to expand meal delivery options and develop future catering income streams.

No board action was required during the briefing; staff said they would continue to bring regular interim updates and an implementation timeline for the HCM roll‑out.","District business staff credited Measure M bond passage, renewal of a local parcel tax, conservative budgeting and stable enrollment for positive fiscal certifications and the ability to fund facility and systems upgrades.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6196829,"San Marino Unified presents year‑in‑review: restorative practices, attendance and high school outcomes highlighted",3746,11100000,14846000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3856957-dc3215542194787e4a09558359a026a9&start=11100&end=14846","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3856957-dc3215542194787e4a09558359a026a9/thumbnail_11100000.jpg","/articles/6196829/California/San-Marino-Unified-presents-yearinreview-restorative-practices-attendance-and-high-school-outcomes-highlighted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6196829-ea9d0bec74fe483141ba4eeb3d572e55/orig.mp4?Expires=1775404149&Signature=SffDxIITeRdEmrKM9yBePuHb1JJdaj2-2ijVyyQCBZag5U3wvMZgBGfFu4~x5u~3pGTgndTEeo8LWNT05SnJoh10F0zlSVPNtdq9ueWYY-sPItd-R1yx3KFpmplybyBAIQmQFCkAZn1jC1lqlkSrE5AWAxw4JreMOCzmAfwEIh9dkqjvPhDEmFqdmcf1~vyMCNIJBsArWJOfGI~eIgJ9nAWjVRqanM7yh6tARdPNxNlnIJq4k9CoQH-feujxj5489uZ7AFdiZ8YERTxaPHBnyH4xX2F3KIpqLg~xcbTn6ReJSn2otvflwj0JYC~JvqLJbX0BaVVM2h3x16U-PWZ37g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","San Marino Unified School District staff presented the district’s 2024–25 progress on four board goals — safety and wellness; fiscal health and sustainability; a culture of service, value and appreciation; and preparing students for global citizenship — during a June 9 strategy session.

Assistant Superintendent Linda Richter led a summary of instructional and student‑support programs. She said the district entered year three of restorative practices, expanded positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) at elementary schools and continued growth of the Titan Wellness Center, the district’s mental‑health hub. Richter presented referral counts the district is tracking through its Local Control and Accountability Plan: 235 referrals to the wellness center in 2022–23 and 262 in 2024–25, with San Marino High School (92 referrals), the middle school (94 to 114) and elementary sites showing smaller changes.

Richter also reviewed instructional initiatives and assessment results. The district reported continued gains on state assessments: San Marino Unified’s students met or exceeded state standards across ELA and math in 2024, and the district retained a high graduation rate (reported at about 99%). The district described implementation of Universal Design for Learning, multi‑tiered systems of support (MTSS), and expanded small‑group instruction at elementary schools. The high school reported AP performance that met national recognition benchmarks and a strong attendance average districtwide (about 97 percent).

Staff highlighted program pilots and specialized pathways: the Mandarin Dual Language Immersion program entered its third year, with demand requiring a lottery and a wait list; the Titan Medical Arts Academy expanded collaboration with Pasadena City College for coursework and is developing a Saturday research/capstone sequence to supplement internships; and the district piloted STEM and science curriculum at middle grades while planning an elementary science pilot for 2025–26. Richter said the district had embedded ethnic-studies content into English 10 for 2025–26 and that the board had approved the course in May.

Tutoring and formative assessment usage were discussed: the district provided free 24/7 tutoring through Tutor.com under a grant and uses iReady (K–5) and NWEA/IXL (6–12) as diagnostic tools administered three times per year to guide instruction and align professional development. District staff said iReady and NWEA data feed regular data‑inquiry cycles at site level so teams can design interventions promptly.

No formal board actions were taken during the presentation; staff said they would provide additional, finalized assessment files to the board when state releases are completed later in the year.","District staff reviewed 2024–25 progress on four board goals, reporting expanded restorative practices and PBIS, increased use of the Titan Wellness Center, high graduation and assessment outcomes, and pilot academic programs including Mandarin dual‑language and a Medical Arts Academy.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6196833,"San Marino Unified board retreat picks four meeting norms to guide 2025-26 work",646,500000,1146000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3856957-dc3215542194787e4a09558359a026a9&start=500&end=1146","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3856957-dc3215542194787e4a09558359a026a9/thumbnail_500000.jpg","/articles/6196833/California/San-Marino-Unified-board-retreat-picks-four-meeting-norms-to-guide-2025-26-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6196833-693a7e8ddef144f88edae3d5e8046d35/orig.mp4?Expires=1775404149&Signature=nfdraWLx1z~ew5pxynXaupluVfDkeohgRPCljNcILBv8I4cARQQdF-m1jy1VhqNXvw-YDuXG7uHwuCmFcH5RBYJT4DxKWscvnci8FY4IWB3kKQ-J~YCEjca4g2pOvB5LpM34XGRj1QIVIL0C1npJ~PJXP0qrhL1ywGSvUWPQVHweze4JaUYVrRlFOEkHtXTMm6BdXR8W7xTX-Cb17gwDM764A-~k~oKgNQNlCShvPOLCJC~SuQ7n7ap4u5pZ4GcPlc9fixgbANA6WJzKc6~0s-ZKy1Ie4gatPSow3bEJZOvTFc2JdnK1XzB15cxghB6THilb1~LR1-sNQsDZ7~jlbg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a June 9, 2025 retreat, San Marino Unified School District board members worked with a California School Boards Association governance facilitator to select four meeting norms and discuss roles and expectations for 2025–26.

Board members, facilitated by Safida Yoke of the California School Boards Association, reviewed a list of recommended norms and, in small groups, identified priorities that included keeping students’ interests foremost, staying focused on agreed goals, taking responsibility for team work, and privileging process over personalities. Board members discussed how those norms could be read aloud at the start of regular meetings and posted in the boardroom.

The exercise was framed as part of a broader governance training. Yoke said the session would produce a memo summarizing selections and suggested that the five-member board take turns reading the adopted norms at meetings so the public can see the district’s expectations for board conduct. Board members discussed logistics for following up, including sharing the memo with the absent trustee when she returns.

In group reports, members said they chose norms that emphasize unity of purpose, accountability to the team, and avoiding personal attacks during deliberations. Several members noted the need for a clear process for asking and following up on questions between meetings; staff confirmed a timeline for question submission tied to packet distribution. The retreat also included exercises about roles and commitments for trustees, communication protocols, and expectations for principal and superintendent interactions.

Board members and staff agreed to return the suggested norms and related materials in a follow‑up memo and to consider formally posting the agreed norms in the boardroom and including them in meeting openings. No formal policy changes or votes were taken during the morning retreat session.","At a June 2025 retreat, the San Marino Unified School District board and a California School Board Association facilitator led members through an exercise to select meeting norms and clarify roles and expectations for the coming year.","actionData","errors"]

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