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SCUSD Governing Board
The Santa Clara Unified School District Board of Education is comprised of seven members, elected at large to serve 4-year terms. It is subject to local, state, and federal laws, and determines policy for all public schools, Preschool, Kindergarten through 12th grade as well as the Adult Education programs, in the Santa Clara Unified School District.
The Board of Education is responsible for establishing educational goals and standards, approving curriculum, the School District budget, confirming appointments of all personnel, approving purchases of equipment, supplies, services, leases, renovation, construction, and union contracts. In order to manage the day-to-day administration of the District, the Board of Education appoints the Superintendent of Schools. The Santa Clara Board of Education encourages public input in the budget development process and shall hold public hearings in accordance with the law.
Santa Clara Unified School District Board of Trustees
1889 Lawrence Road
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 423-2005
FAX (408) 243-3088
Superintendent: Steve Stavis
Trustees' Geographical Areas of Representation
Trustee Area #1 (1 Board member)
(former Alviso Elementary area)
North – SF Bay
South – Gianerra/Nelson/River Oaks
East – Coyote Creek
West – Calabazas Creek
Trustee Area #2 (4 Board members)
(former Jefferson Union Elementary area)
North – Tasman/River Oaks
South – Pruneridge
East – San Tomas Expressway/Central Expressway
West – Wolfe/Golden Oak/Ironwood
Trustee Area #3 (2 Board members)
(former Santa Clara City Elementary area)
North – Bayshore 101
South – Pruneridge
East – San Jose Airport
West – San Tomas Expressway
New Mission Statement & Three-Year Goals
On August 18th at a Strategic Planning Retreat which included 37 community, business, parent, student, and employee leaders a new Mission Statement and a set of Three-Year Goals was created. This new plan and statement was approved by the SCUSD Board of Education during their meeting on August 24, 2006. SCUSD thanks all participants who gave their time and energy to the important day.
Mission Statement
The mission of Santa Clara Unified School District is to prepare students of all ages and abilities to succeed in an ever-changing world.
Core Values
Not in priority order
- Diversity
- Bringing out the full potential in all students and staff
- Integrity
- Fiscal responsibility
- Parental support and involvement
- Professionalism
Three-Year Goals
2006-2009 Not in priority order
- Narrow achievement gaps while raising the bar
- Enhance financial stability
- Attract, develop and retain quality staff
- Educate the whole learner academically, emotionally, socially, culturally, and vocationally
- Increase parental and community involvement and support
Trustee Areas Map
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