California / School Districts / San Rafael City Elementary
Sun Valley Elementary leaders told the board the school is seeing measurable growth while implementing Classroom Mathematics California, emphasizing learning labs and PLCs to boost student discourse and support English learners and students with disabilities.
California / School Districts / San Rafael City Elementary
District staff presented a midyear LCAP update and outlined a phased list of 2026–27 reductions, noting use of supplemental/concentration dollars and projected small net changes in counselor and family‑support FTE alongside larger section reductions at high schools.
California / School Districts / San Rafael City Elementary
Trustees approved the meeting agenda and consent items, accepted audits, approved a provisional intern permit, waived second readings on required policy updates, approved a Chromebook purchase, and accepted donations; motions were passed by voice vote as recorded on the floor.
California / School Districts / San Rafael City Elementary
A Devon Drive resident told the board the district’s solar arrays are plainly visible from her living areas and asked staff to work with her to mitigate the visual impacts; district staff said they would follow up and promised to investigate.
California / School Districts / San Rafael City Elementary
To meet a March 1 state deadline, the board approved first readings and waived second readings of updated policies that restrict staff from sharing immigration status and limit enforcement access to school areas without a judicial warrant.
California / School Districts / San Rafael City Elementary
Trustees approved a tentative agreement with the San Rafael Federation of Teachers that provides a 1.65% salary increase (0.7% ongoing; 0.95% one-time); the Marin County Office of Education cleared the AB 1200 review.
California / School Districts / San Rafael City Elementary
Trustees adopted BP 5141.5 (Mental Health) and three exhibits outlining coordination-of-services and student self-referral processes; the policy limits telehealth to special circumstances and adds forms intended to streamline referrals.
California / School Districts / San Rafael City Elementary
Principal Joe Dominguez told trustees San Rafael High's graduation and college-readiness indicators have improved, with rising AP participation, but English learner and math outcomes remain area for focused intervention; he proposed schoolwide writing emphasis and stronger vertical standards alignment.
California / School Districts / San Rafael City Elementary
After hearing neighborhood appeals to keep the 9.7-acre McPhail site public, the board opened one timely written bid and adopted an amended resolution naming Pozalot (guaranteed purchase price $6,000,000) the successful bidder; staff noted required deposits and next steps for closing.
California / School Districts / San Rafael City Elementary
Trustees approved a prioritized package of budget reductions to address structural deficits and sunsetting pandemic funds, emphasizing attrition and mitigation strategies while preserving core student services where possible.