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Board approves $225,000 Peninsula Bridge amendment for 2025–26, defers 2026–27 decision
Summary
After questions about transportation, per‑student enrollment and private-school hosting, the board approved a reduced $225,000 contribution for Peninsula Bridge for the 2025–26 school year and agreed to defer commitment for 2026–27 pending further data.
Trustees pulled item 15 from the consent agenda to ask detailed questions about the Peninsula Bridge extended-day amendment before voting.
Trustee Ho said she was concerned about transportation logistics and whether a flat contract for up to 200 students reflected actual participation. Staff explained the district had negotiated a reduction from a previous $275,000 agreement to $225,000 for the upcoming year and that Peninsula Bridge aims to serve economically vulnerable families with a multi-site delivery model.
District staff described the program as an extended-day model that fills gaps at schools that otherwise lack after-school seats; the per-pupil cost in the proposal is under $2,000 compared with an estimated typical after-school cost closer to $6,000. Staff proposed approving the 2025–26 funding so current students would continue receiving services while delaying a longer commitment for 2026–27 to allow the district time to gather participation data and clarify transportation and budget details.
The board voted to approve the $225,000 contribution for 2025–26 and to withhold a decision on 2026–27 pending follow-up information. Trustees asked staff to return with participation numbers, budget breakdowns and options (including a per-student payment model) to ensure accountability and to consider potential long-term effects on district enrollment patterns and equity.
Why it matters: The contract funds extended-day programming for vulnerable students; its structure, cost-per-student and transportation arrangements have budgetary and equity implications.
What’s next: Staff to provide participation data and a budget breakdown; trustees indicated willingness to hold a special meeting for a deeper review of extended-day programming.
