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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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Next Board Meeting: August 11 |
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The San Mateo Union High School District Board of Trustees is returning to in person meetings on Thursday, August 11 (members of the public may also continue to attend the meetings via Zoom).
The Closed Session portion of the board meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. Open Session will begin at 7 p.m.
Read our new communications tool, What’s Coming Up, to see the topics that will be discussed.
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Interested in Running for the District Board of Trustees?
Ever wonder who helps make decisions about how the District should best serve its students? Interested in representing our students on important issues? Then consider running to become the next SMUHSD Trustee!
For the first time this November, voters will elect Trustees by area, meaning that voters in each Trustee area will elect a single candidate who resides within the same trustee area as they do, rather than voting for Trustees District-wide, as was previously done in at-large elections. Based on community input gathered over multiple public hearings, the District recently adopted a new map with five trustee areas. In November, voters only in Trustee areas 1, 3, and 5 will elect new Trustees.
Registered voters living in Trustee Areas 1, 3 and 5 can file to run for the Board of Trustees between now and August 12. Visit the San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder Chief Elections Officer webpage to learn more.
Remember to vote in the November 8 statewide general election!
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Complimentary Meals for all SMUHSD Students |
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During the 2022-2023 school year, the state of California is providing one complimentary breakfast meal and one complimentary lunch meal daily to ALL San Mateo Union High School District students. Breakfast is served before school or at brunch, and lunch is served daily. Learn more on our website.
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Measure L Construction Updates
The San Mateo Union High School District wishes to extend its gratitude to the voters and taxpayers of our District for their support of Measure L - a $385 million general obligation bond to make improvements to facilities across the District. Work continued this summer on Sports Complexes at Capuchino and Mills High Schools as well as transite panel encapsulation projects at Aragon, Hillsdale and Mills High Schools. The Board of Trustees recently approved schematic designs for gymnasiums at Burlingame and San Mateo High Schools.
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District Increases Pay Rate for Substitute Teachers
Work for a District that understands and appreciates the vital role substitute teachers play in the continuity of daily education for our students. On June 9, the SMUHSD board approved a pay rate increase for our high school substitute teachers.
Highlights
- Pay rate starting July 1, 2022:
- Four or more periods/hours: $250 per day
- One to three periods: $50 per period/hour
- Supplement your income.
- Create your own schedule.
- Explore careers in education.
Learn more about minimum qualifications and more on our website.
If you have any questions on how to become a substitute educator, please contact Human Resources Generalist Sandra Fewer at 650-558-2246 or by email sfewer@smuhsd.org.
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Start Thinking About Booking Space Now for Your Fall Events!
Did you know SMUHSD makes school, athletic and theater facilities available for rent when they are not being used for educational purposes? The District’s Facilities Use Department manages the rental of these spaces for everything from community fundraisers to cultural events, youth sporting events, coaching clinics, recreational leagues and more.
Visit www.smuhsd.org/facilities for more information about all of our facilities available to rent - from as small as a classroom to our 1500+ seat San Mateo Performing Arts Center.
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28 Adult School Students Celebrated at Graduation Ceremony |
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of those students received their high school diplomas and two received their GED certificates.
Four students received scholarships and they were presented by Rotary International of Foster City representative Rich Mozzini:
- Maria Martinez received:
- Foster City Rotary Club Scholarship
- San Mateo Adult School Scholarship Fund Scholarship
- Susana Nuñez received:
- Foster City Rotary Club Scholarship
- San Mateo Adult School Scholarship Fund Scholarship
- Daniel Gaspar received:
- Steven Paul Friedman Foundation Scholarship
- San Mateo Adult School Scholarship Fund Scholarship.
- Nicole Bolaños received:
- San Mateo Adult School Scholarship Fund Scholarship
Board President Peter Hanley attended the ceremony and addressed the students: “Class of 2022, we are so proud of you and are full of hope and optimism because of how you have responded to unprecedented challenges. Thanks to your courage, resilience and adaptability you were successful! This is the beginning of your education, not the end.”
Superintendent Randall Booker also attended and commended students for their courageous journeys in adult education: “I know each of you have worked so magnificently in getting here today…I thank you for keeping faith in yourself and what you could achieve, even when you couldn’t always see around the corner or what was going to come next. You are remarkable, incredible and amazing!”
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Hillsdale High Student Finalist in Poetry Contest
Congratulations to Hillsdale High School student Fiona Lu, she was a finalist in the Pulitzer Center's Fighting Words Poetry Contest 2022.
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AB 367 - Menstrual Equity for All Act
San Mateo Union High School District students can access free tampons and pads through AB 367 Menstrual Equity for All Act.
As of the 2022-2023 School Year, District schools will stock the school restrooms with an adequate supply of high-quality and sustainable period products (menstrual pads and tampons), free of cost, in all women's restrooms, in all-gender restrooms and at least one men's restroom.
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SMUHSD Bus Passes Available for Purchase Online
San Mateo Union High School District Bus passes can be purchased online through EZSchoolPay.com.
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Student Volunteer Opportunity
Student volunteers are needed at the 2022 San Francisco Giant Race presented by Alaska Airlines.
Positions include help at Packet Pick-Up and Health & Wellness Expo on Saturday, August 20.
On Race Day, Sunday, August 21, help at the Start Line, Water Stations, Course Marshal or help pass out Bobbleheads and medals at the Finish Line on the field at Oracle Park!
Student volunteer teams are encouraged!
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Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Launches 988
As of July 16, 2022, 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.
Most local calls to the National 988 lifeline with the 650-area code are forwarded to the San Mateo-based StarVista Crisis Center.
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Last Day to Register to Vote in November 8 Election is October 24
The last day to register to vote for the November 8, 2022, General Election is October 24, 2022.
All California active registered voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot for the November 8, General Election.
Your county elections office will begin mailing ballots by October 10, 2022.
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Accessible Covid-19 Tests
On June 22, 2022, the federal government announced a new initiative to expand the availability of testing options that are more accessible for people who are blind or low vision and who use a smartphone.
The tests work with the free Ellume COVID-19 Home Test app for iOS or Android to provide users with audible instructions and test results.
Consumers who are blind or have low vision can order the Ellume COVID-19 Home Test free of charge online or by calling 1-800-232-0233.
Each order will include 12 rapid antigen tests and will ship free, while supplies last. More information regarding testing is available at www.covid.gov/tests.
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Check out the following notices of vacancies at our school sites, District Office and Transportation Department. Applicants need to register for an EdJoin account and apply online.
Please also check out the following openings in our Transportation Department:
Adult School Opportunities
Substitute Teaching Positions
Substitute Classified (Non Teaching) Positions
Need a Flexible Work Arrangement? Try Substituting with Us!
Learn more about the following substitute opportunities and apply online on Edjoin today!
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