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Nightingale Charter principal, parents and students urge board to renew charter
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Summary
Nightingale Charter School principal presented the renewal proposal citing enrollment stability, project-based learning and academic gains; multiple parents, students and a returning teacher spoke in support during the board'9s public hearing.
Nightingale Charter School leaders, families and students appeared before the Stockton Unified School District board to make a case for renewing the school'9s charter.
"Nightingale Charter will cultivate outstanding, wise leaders and scholars prepared for career, college and beyond," Principal Myra Machuca told trustees during the public hearing, outlining the school'9s project-based learning model, multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) and recognition for counseling services. She asked the board to renew the charter for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031. (Myra Machuca, principal.)
Multiple speakers publicly supported renewal: a veteran teacher who was part of the original push for charter status described a dramatic culture shift and improved learning climate since reforms; students gave first-hand testimony about feeling safe and supported. Parents cited small class sizes, hands-on learning and consistent family engagement as reasons to keep the charter in place.
Why it matters: The public hearing is the first step in the renewal process; staff said this was a preliminary presentation to gauge community interest and that a staff report with a possible vote could follow at a later meeting (the district indicated the staff report and any resolution would be scheduled for May).
Key facts presented: Principal Machuca said Nightingale serves roughly 385—401 students (pre-K through grade 8), highlighted improvement from a previously low ranking to mid-range performance in the district, and cited ASCA RAMP recognition for counseling services.
Board response and next steps: Staff told the board this was the first public hearing and that a staff report and potential resolution would come at a future meeting; trustees thanked presenters and several expressed appreciation for the school'9s improvements and community engagement.
The public hearing closed with trustees noting the district will follow its charter-renewal procedures before any final vote.
