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Sequoia Union trustees approve instructional-materials sufficiency despite public concern over ethnic-studies adoption

Sequoia Union High School District Board of Trustees · September 10, 2025
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Summary

The Sequoia Union High School District board voted 3–1 to certify sufficiency of instructional materials for 2025–26, including ethnic studies; a public commenter and one trustee said the ethnic-studies curriculum and required public-adoption steps were not yet complete.

The Sequoia Union High School District Board of Trustees narrowly approved Resolution No. 002205-26 on Sept. 10 certifying sufficiency of instructional materials for the 2025–26 school year, despite public concerns that the district has not formally adopted complete ethnic-studies materials. The motion passed with Trustees Thompson and Gen and Vice President Amy Coup voting yes; President Sik Nori cast the sole no vote. One trustee was absent.

During a public hearing, Linda McGiver urged…

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