LWVSJ Observer Corps Notes: SJ School Board, August 27, 2025 meeting.
Superintendent Fred Woods said school would open on August 28. The new siding on the high school is done. The custodial crew completed a significant number of projects this summer.
At the San Juan Institute they had speakers on collective efficacy, differentiated classroom management, Artificial Intelligence, a framework to maximize student success, and fostering a sense of belonging.
The district received gifts and donations from the SJI Community Foundation of $5,222.91 for middle and high school band; from Purple & Gold $2,301.91 and $710.15 for high school athletics and $5,029.25 for district athletics; and from the Public Schools Foundation $9,998.00 for materials & supplies.
The board approved the FY 24-25 financial report. Total enrollment and the budget and financial performance were on target. They held a public hearing on an on 24-25 Budget Extension, of a request to the Office of Superintendent of Public Education for an additional $150,000, which the board approved. The board approved a resolution on disposing of surplus items.
The board reviewed the board calendar for 2025-2026 that was approved in July.
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