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School leaders said classroom safety supplies were inventoried and upgraded this year, with each classroom issued an emergency “red backpack” and updated materials to support lockdown and other emergency protocols. The principal noted ongoing monthly drills, expanded camera coverage and a request for three additional cameras in targeted areas; the board asked that the camera requests be returned with cost and placement details.

Huntington’s wellness center and counseling supports were highlighted as expanded services. The principal said counselors, interns and routines have enabled the wellness center to serve more students; the school increased “puppy therapy” and other wellness events because of strong student interest. The school reported increased restorative-practice work and ongoing professional development for staff to expand restorative conversations and disciplinary systems.

On communications, the site said it has expanded use of ParentSquare and weekly newsletters (Fox Facts) to improve family communication and offers translation options for preferred languages. The principal reported that the site’s enrollment is at capacity, citing a current count of about 760 students, and thanked community partners — PTA, San Marino Schools Foundation, PFA, Chinese Club and Rotary — for financial and volunteer support.

Instructional priorities include continued data-informed practices (CAST and NWEA assessments), use of supplemental materials aligned to core curriculum, needs assessments, and expansion of curricula and staffing supported by grants including Prop. 28 and arts/music instructional materials block grants. The principal said three new classrooms opened this year and staff were provided additional furniture and technology with grant and site support.

Board members asked several clarifying questions about Universal Design for Learning (UDL), student collaboration and the district’s cell-phone policy. School leaders described UDL as offering multiple ways for students to demonstrate learning (for example, papers, presentations, creative projects) while also asking teachers to remove barriers to learning through differentiated instruction and small-group supports. The board confirmed that California’s Assembly Bill 3216 requires districts to limit student cell-phone use during the school day; Huntington’s policy prohibits cell phones during the school day, and high school policies differ by break and instructional use.

The presentation closed with reminders of upcoming community events — new-family mixers and student fundraisers — and a request that the board continue to consider site-level facility needs during Measure M planning. No formal board action was requested on the site report.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","SMUSD BOE 09-23-25 - Open Session","oneSentenceSummary","Huntington Middle School principal presented the site's 2025–26 plan, highlighting upgraded classroom safety supplies, expanded wellness services, restorative practices, parental communications via ParentSquare, enrollment reported at about 760 and grant-funded classroom supports.","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},5974986,"San Marino USD reports Measure M progress: design kickoff, contractor procurement steps, maintenance and early-impact projects underway",280,2195000,2475000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5843501-40d30f3405316c2fafce627eea03ffe9&start=2195&end=2475","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5843501-40d30f3405316c2fafce627eea03ffe9/thumbnail_2195000.jpg","/articles/5974986/California/San-Marino-USD-reports-Measure-M-progress-design-kickoff-contractor-procurement-steps-maintenance-and-early-impact-projects-underway","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5974986-5bd1b9fd877db8b5acecf46f228eaa94/orig.mp4?Expires=1773033977&Signature=C2pnAalzTmRq3Y-L-iKE0sf4owopn7nTxk77moQCSC~dyepU-6ePusUtH5JFVt44zXialfSOBvheE3k0~5tRfYvjfaG~N15Iod3Fm0T5dGVyTq8Coik9wfHFykHJzrNNmrrU9OLjWanehJJqWrANorVV~7Tg486U7RgryabecC6jN0aVMNcYmSXezA52B6nzgjvF~YgOZYDSDB8Yp-N3hM2GbpXrfR7M~ZjgwaHOJs~BdfOShyHFn1akeEJMgGXHLqxUaYqn9igRcX-2OCwSvbkHMVqI8Uc-EMfSQmkXRPcHq0JX-4Dl6qWbl9i2S50DRZUPuD9IzOcOn2cBDzsRsg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","San Marino Unified School District staff provided a Measure M update at the Sept. 23, 2025, board meeting, reporting that design work has begun, procurement steps for contractors are underway and several early-impact maintenance projects are moving forward.

Bond program manager CJ Nolan said design teams have been supplied with archived drawings and the district has completed RFPs for survey and underground detection services; a geotechnical RFP is due next week and a Valentine design kickoff meeting is scheduled. Nolan said the district has met with legal counsel to begin a lease-leaseback contractor procurement process, including preparing a contractor qualification package and scoring criteria to establish a pool of qualified contractors for individual projects. He described lease-leaseback as a procurement approach intended to reduce change-order risk by engaging contractors early in design and establishing guaranteed maximum prices during construction.

Nolan reported work on deferred-maintenance needs: staff will present a proposal for temporary roof repairs using a Garland dry-zone roofing repair system ahead of full roof replacement, and the district will issue an RFP for unit-price painting contracts to support ongoing upkeep. The district also began implementation of Key Analytics accounting software to support bond reporting and monitoring; the software is being integrated with the district’s accounting system for oversight reporting.

Among the early-impact projects, staff have been touring districts that have installed synthetic turf at school athletic fields to assess product durability and to compare options with and without rubberized infill. Nolan said the district is seeking feedback from the high school athletic director before recommending a turf type. The board discussed athletic-safety considerations and the newer non-infill products; staff said they are looking for districts that have used non-infill turf for several years to gather user feedback.

The citizens’ bond oversight committee met recently to review reporting structures and accounting software, and staff described plans for a web interface that lets the committee drill into individual line items and supporting invoices. Board members emphasized the committee’s independence; staff said the committee was provided detail on review processes and how expenditures will be reported to the public. Several board members discussed the possibility of donor naming opportunities for athletic improvements and outreach to alumni but no formal naming policy or action was taken during the meeting.

No formal contract awards or board approvals were made at the Sept. 23 meeting; staff said procurement documents and contractor qualification packages will be brought to the board for future approval as required.","District staff told the board they have started design work and procurement steps for Measure M projects, are preparing temporary roof repairs and painting contracts, integrating bond accounting software and assessing synthetic turf options for the high school.",{"_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},5974991,"San Marino USD board adopts resolution confirming sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials for 2025–26",3572,1044000,4616000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5843501-40d30f3405316c2fafce627eea03ffe9&start=1044&end=4616","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5843501-40d30f3405316c2fafce627eea03ffe9/thumbnail_1044000.jpg","/articles/5974991/California/San-Marino-USD-board-adopts-resolution-confirming-sufficiency-of-textbooks-and-instructional-materials-for-202526","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5974991-4ea57a4b019664efb4776a302c9542b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1773033977&Signature=H7nTEvHK5ecJSOw6IpQGjAa9tc80AiFD~3U-aJz6G7fNGsCHGCq-RKm~E58VlfRgtA1cmGFRvh~u-v8iD~8EWNH7NXPJIUhiZ5sr82LnbOn1bTmQzoiD9VWnXkxuumkctnQ0gkb~vwa9CH2dg1utE6HVMV3nnqImtJoZBkVDfMXWKt47yknaJPASx-xWMrLTp-v2JtAUY9y00oVoOMxth5doOrV2X39B6cqUb9PSLMzYX7ImKM0aT0JoMl2Naxv39qgbmjZkSyIxwOJ~ab6WduLu8hYp6O9HZhTq~xGfwfK7idNexW0PmEe3qydyK7IhzlqtMbjqP5gTWytleSXkIg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","San Marino Unified School District Board of Education President Joseph Chang announced the board adopted Resolution No. 5 on Sept. 23, 2025, certifying the sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials for the 2025–26 school year following a public hearing required by state law. The board took the action after staff recommended adoption and after there were no public comments during the hearing. The motion to adopt the resolution was made and seconded on the floor; the measure passed by the members present.

The action fulfills Education Code 60119, which requires each school district governing board to hold an annual public hearing on the sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials within the first eight weeks of the school year and to adopt a resolution certifying whether the district has sufficient materials for each pupil in core subjects. District staff had posted notice of the hearing at least 10 days in advance in accordance with the code and presented the required documentation to the board during the Sept. 23 meeting. Board members asked no substantive questions during the hearing, and no members of the public offered remarks in person or online.

Board President Joseph Chang presided over the hearing. Superintendent Dr. Dela Torre was present for the staff presentation; Dr. Dina Richter conducted the public hearing portion and confirmed required notices and timelines had been followed. The motion to adopt Resolution No. 5 was moved and seconded during the action item portion of the meeting and was approved by the members present: President Joseph Chang, Mr. Song, Mrs. Lam, Mrs. Ryan, Mrs. Gia and Mr. Chen, with Student Board Member Burke recorded as participating in the vote. The resolution action is an official finding required by state law and does not change curricular adoptions beyond confirming sufficiency for the current school year.

The board’s formal adoption completes the procedural requirement for 2025–26. Any questions about specific textbook adoptions or supplemental materials must be directed to district curriculum staff; the board’s action documents will be available for public inspection in the district office and on the district website.","After a public hearing with no speakers, the San Marino Unified School District Board of Education voted to adopt Resolution No. 5 certifying that the district has sufficient textbooks and instructional materials for the 2025–26 school year, as required by state law.","actionData","errors"]

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San Marino USD board adopts resolution confirming sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials for 2025–26