Board Meeting Highlights
Jefferson Union High School District
September 15 and October 6, 2020
Return to School and Athletics
The Board of Education reiterated that it is committed to distance learning and keeping all students off campus for the rest of the semester. A survey was sent to all stakeholders and participants did not favor athletic conditioning. The Board confirmed that there will be no athletic conditioning until further notice.
Board Shares Draft Equity Statement
JUHSD uses our educational systems to right current and historical inequities by examining and understanding how our decision-making reinforces or interrupts injustice. We embrace inclusion, value diversity, respect all viewpoints, and educate ourselves in order to confront and dismantle systemic inequities to bring about a more just society. JUHSD is committed to engage, educate and empower ALL students, with intentional focus on those under-served, inadequately-served or disenfranchised by educational institutions and systems, eliminating disparities in educational outcomes.
Incoming Superintendent Toni Presta Appointed
The Board confirmed the appointment of Toni Presta as Superintendent beginning December 1, 2020. Ms. Presta has a wealth of experience in education, and has been an important part of our school community for many years. A San Francisco native, she taught elementary and middle school in Daly City and the Brisbane school district, and was principal of Panorama school for seven years. She was Director of Educational Services at Hillsborough City School District and served as superintendent of Brisbane School District for 8 years.
Ms. Presta has served as the JUHSD Associate Superintendent of Human Resources since 2018. She has been an advocate for ensuring equity and opportunity for all students and has been a vital support to principals, administrators, teachers and staff. Ms. Presta holds a Master’s Degree from Stanford University in Education Administration and Policy Analysis, and brings a wealth of experience in educational management to her role as superintendent.
Dorene Basuino Appointed Superintendent HR & Student Services
The Board voted to restructure the Associate Superintendent role into a position overseeing student services as well as HR. Dorene Basuino was appointed to the new role, Associate Superintendent of Human Resources and Student Services. A Terra Nova graduate, Ms. Basuino has been a member of our school district for many years. She has been a talented, dedicated, and integral employee of JUHSD for twenty years. After teaching in the Pacifica School District for nine years, Ms. Basuino served as Attendance Supervisor and then Vice Principal at Terra Nova. She served as principal of first Thornton and then Terra Nova High Schools. She has also collaborated with all of our administrators and district schools as our Director of Student Services. She will begin her new role on December 1, 2020.
Celebrating a Legacy
Grading Policy
Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan
During the September 15 board meeting, the Educational Services Associate Superintendent Kareen Baca presented a draft Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan. The plan was revised as directed by the Board and then submitted to the California Department of Education on September 30, 2020.
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About Board Highlights
JUHSD Trustees
Kalimah Salahuddin
President
Serves through 2024
Rosie Tejada
Vice President
Serves through 2022
Carla Ng-Garrett
Clerk
Serves through 2022
Andrew Lie
Trustee
Serves through 2024
Nick Occhipinti
Trustee
Serves through 2022
Additional Information
The next public session Board Meeting will take place October 20. Public session begins at 7 pm on the JUHSD YouTube channel.
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Jefferson Union High School District
Email: ahawkins@juhsd.net
Website: www.juhsd.net
Location: 699 Serramonte Boulevard, Daly City, CA, USA
Phone: 650-550-7900
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