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Superintendent highlights PBIS regional lead role, WASC findings and invites public to April 5 education rally
Summary
Superintendent Nancy Magee briefed the board on federal policy concerns affecting FAFSA and DEI funding, announced the county PBIS team was named Region 4 lead, noted positive WASC midterm review feedback, and invited the public to a gathering April 5, 10:30–11:30 a.m., featuring local state and federal leaders.
Superintendent Nancy Magee opened her remarks by welcoming new board member Edith Arias and noting recent federal policy changes she said could affect FAFSA processing and student loan funding. Magee said federal reductions have constrained some DEI-related work but emphasized the importance of equitable learning environments.
Magee also announced that the County Office’s PBIS team, led by Greg Fry, was selected as the regional lead for Region 4 after a strong interview response. She shared positive feedback from a Western Association of Schools and Colleges midterm review of the Court and Community Schools program, noting that SMCOE staff will share their board reports as a model with other counties. Magee invited the public to a Saturday, April 5, 10:30–11:30 a.m. gathering at the County Center featuring local leaders including Congressman Kevin Mullen, Senator Josh Becker, and Assemblymember Diane Papan to stand up for public education.
