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Principals report back-to-school activities; superintendent says enrollment met projections and flags cybersecurity threats
Summary
Principals described new recess programs, assemblies, and upcoming events while Superintendent Dr. Rachel Valenzuela reported 100% data-confirmation participation, that the district reached projected enrollment for 2024-25, and that phishing attempts have increased.
Principals from district sites reported on start-of-year activities and events during the Sept. 10 board meeting.
Emily Todd, principal at John B. Riebli, described new recess programs with rotating activities and a data-driven "WIND Time" review using YouthTruth results; Kelli Osorio at Mark West Elementary reported a new mascot named "Striped" and PTA garden events; Patrick Eagle at San Miguel noted a swim party with more than 330 attendees; and Lisa Chapman at Mark West Charter announced 8th-grade Family History project presentations on Sept. 20 and a Sept. 18 parent information night for incoming 7th graders.
Superintendent Dr. Rachel Valenzuela reported that district office staff were deployed to schools to assist at the start of the year and that "Reached our projected enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year," noting also that data-confirmation participation reached 100% districtwide. She warned that phishing schemes have increased and that IT Manager Jose Santamaria has been coordinating with SCOE colleagues on cyber security remediation.
Special Education Coordinator Michelle Franci said the district documents 14 disability categories, that about 10% of students receive special-education services and that 41% of students receiving services get speech supports; she credited a signing bonus strategy for helping hire SLPs.
