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Board approves new classes including Mariachi after student performance
Summary
Following a student mariachi performance, the board approved new courses — Careers in Education, Future Educators and Mariachi — on a unanimous vote to expand curriculum and highlight arts and career pathways.
The board voted to approve new courses for 2026–27, including a Mariachi course piloted at San Pasqual High School, as well as classes in careers in education and future educators. Trustees praised the evening's mariachi performance and noted the courses have been piloted with positive feedback from students and teachers.
Dr. Casas said the courses completed second reading and came forward with no changes after piloting this year. After a motion and a second, trustees voted to adopt the courses; multiple board members remarked on the performance and the value of offering culturally relevant arts instruction. "That was awesome tonight," one trustee said, and multiple board members voted aye to approve the addition to the catalog.
