Board Meeting Highlights
Jefferson Union High School District
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
699 Serramonte Boulevard, Room 223
Daly City, CA 94015
JUHSD Board of Trustees
Rosie Tejada
Board President
Serves through 2022
Andrew Lie
Vice President
Serves through 2024
Carla Ng-Garrett
Clerk
Serves through 2022
Nick Occhipinti
Kalimah Salahuddin
Board Communications
Vice President Andrew Lie stressed the importance of getting vaccinated and how it can hit close to home with him sharing a story of a family member quickly passing away from COVID after contracting the virus. He thanked the district office staff for their dedication in finding creative solutions tp support students and staff. He mentioned that his continued goal, as a member of this board, is to support the students and staff of this community.
Clerk Carla Ng-Garrett thanked Student Trustees Ava Crotti (WHS) and Nadia Shaw (JHS) for attending the meeting. She shared that her goal as a board member is to help teachers stay within the district so they can teach more children in the community. Like Vice President Lie, she encouraged everyone to get vaccinated and do their part to stop COVID-19. She wished everyone a Happy Autumn Moon Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday that celebrates the transition from summer to fall.
Trustee Nick Occhipinti was proud to hear district alumni speak during the last board meeting's public forum. He stated that his job, as a public official, is to make sure everyone has a voice, especially the youth of this community. He also stressed the need of protecting green space within our district community and city.
Trustee Kalimah Salahuddin, after listening to District Wellness Coordinator Melissa Ambrose's presentation, spoke to the room on how supporting the importance of mental health and wellness awareness is crucial. In turn, by doing this, we are supporting students and staff. She also stated the significance of district programs, especially ones that students have requested, stay sustainable
Report from Superintendent Presta
2021-2022 Student Trustees
Throughout the year, our student trustees will attend monthly school board meetings and school-related events, representing their peers and lending the student voice to our school district community. Representing this year's student trustee board are:
- Charles Green, Jefferson High
- Sharon Liang, Oceana High
- Madeleine Hur, Oceana High
- Katalina Huazano, Terra Nova High
- Ava Crotti, Terra Nova High
- Mustafa Abuzahriyeh, Westmoor High
- Natalie La, Westmoor High
The above students also serve as part of the Student Advisory Council, along with the following members:
- Sierra Peleriti, Terra Nova High
- Alana Heusser, Terra Nova High
- Lauren Ryan, Terra Nova High
- Waroud Isbeih, Westmoor High
- Jasmine Ma, Westmoor High
- Alliyah Encarnacion, Westmoor High
- Keith Guevarra, Westmoor High
- Kelly Tran, Westmoor High
Student Trustees Share Out!
Trustee Crotti shared that school is finally starting to feel normal again! In chatting with her Terra Nova peers, many echoed the same sentiment, especially after attending their back to school outdoor rally on their football field. During the start of each board meeting, it's always a treat to hear our Student Trustees eloquently share site updates, and concerns, with the school Board of Trustees and Executive Cabinet.
At next month's board meeting, we look forward to hearing our Student Trustees share new campus updates, questions, comments, and concerns related to their JUHSD school sites.
COVID-19 Updates
Our COVID-19 Dashboard is updated once a positive case is reported to the district, and school communities related to that case are notified.
Stay up to date with the ways in which JUSHD is staying on top of curtailing the COVID curve by visiting our district's COVID Response page.
Items to Note
*No comments from the community were requested during the public forum section of the meeting.
*Superintendent Presta invited everyone to attend the virtual Town Hall webinar on Wednesday, September 22nd.
*AFT Local 1481 Union President Monica Casey mentioned negotiations taking place in October, along with encouraging members to attend those meeting either through Zoom, or in person. She shared that when Zoom is given as an option, attendance is at a much higher rate.
*District Wellness Coordinator Melissa Ambrose shared a profound presentation with the board displaying detailed data of how our students and guardians received wellness services during the 2021-2022 school year. To view the entire presentation, please click HERE. For additional resources and supports, please visit the District's Wellness Page.
Additional Information and Upcoming Board Meetings
The next regularly scheduled Board Meeting will take place Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Public session begins at 7 pm (unless otherwise noted) on the JUHSD YouTube channel and in person at Serramonte Del Rey.
Jefferson Union High School District
Email: communication@jeffersonunion.net
Website: www.juhsd.net
Location: 699 Serramonte Boulevard, Daly City, CA, USA
Phone: 650-550-7900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JUHSD1/
Twitter: @juhsd1