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New Voting System to Elect our Board of Trustees
We are excited to introduce a new voting system in our district to elect our Board of Trustees. This letter provides you with a brief overview of this initiative, and encourages your participation in the process.
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Board Briefs: Highlights from the January 26, 2023, Regular Board Meeting
Read Board Briefs for highlights from the January 26 board meeting.
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Board Names Dr. Gary Waddell Permanent Superintendent
The Santa Clara Unified School District Board of Trustees is pleased to announce their vote at their regular meeting on January 26 to appoint Dr. Gary Waddell as the new permanent superintendent of Santa Clara Unified School District.
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Social Emotional Survey for Grades 3-12
As part of our efforts to continually assess and improve our student support systems and school climate, students in grades 3-12 are being invited to participate in a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Survey.
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District Update: January 20, 2023
Read this week's District Update for a message from the interim superintendent, public health updates, coping mechanisms for after a natural disaster, open enrollment, California School Dashboard updates, and more.
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Innovation Expo Logo and Mascot Design Competition Update
The expo team was so impressed with all of the fantastic entries for the Innovation Expo Design Competition that it was hard to choose just one winner — so we didn’t. Instead, our final logo and mascot will be a collaborative work with concepts adapted from multiple designs to create cohesive imagery representing student voice and district values.
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Attendance Matters — Tips and Tricks to Help Keep Children in School
Families are encouraged to send their students to school as long as they are healthy. Here are a few steps you can take to help safeguard the well-being of your family and our entire school community.
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Over $83K Raised to Support SCUSD Schools
On November 29, 2022, our district and the surrounding SCUSD community participated in Giving Tuesday — our most significant single day of funding yet! Thanks to our partnership with the Santa Clara Schools Foundation and the double your donation initiative through DonorsChoose, together, we funded 108 classroom projects for a value of $83,118.98.
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After the Storm — Coping with the Aftermath of a Natural Disaster
With the frequency of recent storms and the massive amount of rain that has fallen, parts of the Bay Area have been experiencing floods and other weather-related damage. Once the immediate threat is over, there may be some residual emotional trauma as the damage is assessed and the process of rebuilding or moving forward begins.
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Celebrating Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the end of slavery and is celebrated each year on June 19. Learn more about the history of Juneteenth and review some additional reading and event resources.
