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San Mateo Union High School District
A Commitment to Qualify Education for a Better Future
650 N. Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
650-558-2299 | www.smuhsd.org
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September 9 Board Meeting |
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The San Mateo Union High School District Board of Trustees invites you to attend a Board Meeting on Thursday, September 9 at 7 p.m. via Zoom.
The Board Meeting will include presentations on the following topics of community interest:
- Approve the Specific DRAFT Board Policy 6145.1 - Student Vaccination Requirement for Participation in Extracurricular Activities
- Public Hearing Regarding Composition of Trustee Areas Prior to Drawing of Maps
- Consideration and Adoption of Resolution 21-22-05: Identify the Criteria the Demographer will Consider when Developing Trustee-Area Boundaries
- 2020 - 2021 Unaudited Actuals
Zoom Information
- Zoom Link
- Webinar ID: 955 8452 1141
- Passcode: 995656
Public Comments
If you wish to make a comment about the agenda items or during the public comments section at the beginning of the agenda, please send an email to comments@smuhsd.org with your name, email address, and your zoom name (if different). The Board president will call on you. Please note that comments are limited to three minutes. The Board President may increase or decrease the time allowed for public presentation, depending upon the topic and number of persons wishing to be heard.
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SMUHSD to Hold Public Hearings to Draw Maps to Transition to By-Trustee Area Board Elections
Board members in the San Mateo Union High School District are currently elected in “at-large” elections, where all board members are elected by voters throughout the entire school district. On February 25, 2021, the Board adopted Resolution No. 20-21-12, in response to a letter threatening to sue the District under the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA). SMUHSD intends to transition from at-large to by-trustee area Board elections, where each Board member must reside within the designated trustee area boundary, and is elected only by the voters in that trustee area. Voters would only vote for one seat on the school board.
Process and Next Steps
The District will hold the following public hearings related to the transition to By-Trustee Area Elections where members of the public are encouraged to attend and make public comments on proposed maps and determine how boundaries are created:
September 9, 2021 at 7 p.m. - Regular Board Meeting - Pre-Map Public Hearing #2. The District will hold the second public hearing prior to drawing maps. The Board will be asked to adopt a resolution selecting the criteria for the demographer to consider when drafting trustee maps.
January 20, 2022 at 7 p.m. - Regular Board Meeting - Map Review Hearing #1. The demographer will present proposed maps, and the District will hold a hearing for public consideration.
February 10, 2022 at 7 p.m. - Regular Board Meeting - Map Review Hearing #2. The District will hold a second hearing to allow the public to consider the proposed maps.
February 24, 2022 at 7 p.m. - Regular Board Meeting - Final Map Adoption Hearing. The District will hold a public hearing to adopt the final resolution.
Please note - trustee-area boundaries will not affect existing school attendance boundaries. Board meetings are generally held at 7 p.m. though meeting times and dates are subject to change. Agendas and zoom information are posted on our website.
Past Public Hearings
On August 26, 2021 at its Regular Board Meeting the District held the first pre-map public hearing in the process. See the presentation made by Lozano Smith and National Demographics Corporation. A recording of the meeting may be found on the District's website. The presentation begins around 1:28:00
More information related to the CVRA can be found on the District's website.
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Top Six Reasons to Substitute with SMUHSD!
- The SMUHSD Board of Trustees recently approved a rate increase to $200/day
- Opportunities: The District has a growing need for substitute teachers to fill one-day teaching assignments due to our increased Professional Development schedule for our permanent educators.
- Subs Love SMUSHD: We have several teachers who have been substituting for the District for more than ten years.
- We offer incentive programs for our retirees to return to the District and substitute teach. We have 38 SMUHSD retired teachers who have returned to the District to substitute.
- We offer a career path to a teaching position – start as a substitute teacher and build your reputation inside our schools.
- Flexibility: We use the online platform Frontline so substitutes can easily manage their assignments, choosing what days they are and are not available.
As a substitute you play a critical role in the continuity of daily education for our students during their teacher's absence. We know that it takes professional dedication and a special talent to be a substitute teacher. SMUHSD's Human Resources Department and our school site staff are ready to provide assistance and answer any questions you have and we offer support and education to help in your success.
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We Need Bus Drivers!
The District currently has a need for School Bus Drivers. Do you know someone who might be interested in working with us?
Minimum requirements include:
- Valid California School Bus Driver’s Certificate
- Medical Examiner’s Certificate,
- Class B driver’s license with passenger and school bus endorsement
- Valid American Red Cross First Aid Certificate
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SMUHSD Facilities - Available for Community Rentals
The San Mateo Union High School District offers some of the largest and best maintained facilities on the Peninsula, including the 1,540-seat Performing Arts Center and the 938-seat Theatre at Capuchino High School.
Following public health guidelines, the SMUHSD Facilities Department is currently welcoming community rental and use of campus theaters, classrooms and athletic facilities when those facilities are not in use.
Note: SMUHSD fields and tennis courts are open for individual use - no reservations required when not in use.
The Facilities team manages the permit process and handles permit events, providing facilities usage for everything from community fundraisers to cultural events and youth sports organizations. It is our mission and responsibility to keep up with community demand and provide for the best experience possible.
Learn more about SMUHSD venues.
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San Mateo Union High School District Providing Free Meals for All Students
During the 2021-2022 school year the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and California Department of Education (CDE) granted waivers to provide free meals before school, during brunch, and lunch service to ALL San Mateo Union High School students.
Families do not need to fill out the application to access the free meals, but it is strongly encouraged as the application provides additional benefits to families - including discounts on bus passes, camps, cable TV and more.
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San Mateo County Poet Laureate's Film Named as Official Selection in Poetry Film Festival
San Mateo County Poet Laureate Aileen Cassinetto recently announced that her film, BREATHE, is an Official Selection in the Nature & Culture – Poetry Film Festival and will be screened at Kulturhuset Islands Brygge Cultural Center (Denmark) on November 21 and 28.
SMC youth’s crowdsourced poem, “Breathe,” will also be included in an anthology forthcoming from Poetic Phonotheque, Copenhagen.
“Breathe” features work by several students in the County including the following SMUHSD students: BHS 10th Grader Arda Inegol, SMHS 12th Grader Samantha Ishikawa, HHS 11th Grader Caroline Lim, and CHS 12th Grader Marissa Teng, with additional lines by National Youth Poet Laureate Alexandra Huynh.
BREATHE, the first in a series of short films exploring the layered connections between nature and culture through poetry, is made possible by The Academy of American Poets with funds from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
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SMHS Students Participate in Backpack Distribution
San Mateo High School students and staff, including 11th Grader Max Albert, 9th Graders Jacqueline Castro and Josh Filer and Career & Community Service Coordinator Nancy Kane, recently volunteered with the San Mateo Medical Center, National Charity League and Golden Gate Harley Owners Group to distribute more than 187 backpacks to kids in need in San Mateo County.
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Visual and Performing Arts |
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Upcoming 2021-2022 Performances
- October 28-31: Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None
- November 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21: Puffs (or seven increasingly eventful years at a certain school of magic and magic)
- October 21-23: Around the World in 80 Days
- October 28-30: Little Mermaid
- September 23-24: Athena's Island, a musical about the women of Biochemistry
- November 18-20: Our Town
- April 15-23, 2022: Footloose
- Fall Musical: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
- Winter Musical: Crazy for You
- Spring Musical: Peter and the Starcatcher
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Community News and Events |
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City of San Mateo District Elections
The City of San Mateo in the process of transitioning from at-large elections to district elections, which means the City would be split into districts with residents voting for one council member who resides in their district. This is an important opportunity for San Mateo residents to share input about their neighborhood and help determine how districts are created. The process is about ensuring fair representation and we are committed to engaging as many people as possible, particularly those who have been historically underrepresented.
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Education Series for Parents and Guardians Kicks Off
Mindful Parenting: Reducing Covid Stress and Anxiety
Thursday, September 9, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Speaker: Madeleine Pizey
“The Twisties”: Youth Sports, Competition, and Mental Health
Wednesday, September 15, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Speaker: Steve Smith, PhD, clinical and sports psychologist
Beyond Being Admitted: Making the Most of the College Experience
Wednesday, September 22, 5 - 6 p.m.
Speakers: Frank Bruni, NY Times columnist and author of Where You Go is Not Who You'll Be and Alice Kleeman, former college advisor
What Do You Say? How to Talk with Kids to Build Stress Tolerance, Motivation, and a Happy Home
Thursday, October 7, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Speakers: Bill Stixrud, PhD, and Ned Johnson, bestselling authors
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The San Mateo Union High School District is Hiring!
We are hiring - learn more about the following notice of vacancy:
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