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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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The San Mateo Union High School District Board of Trustees invites you to attend a Board Meeting on Thursday, August 26 at 7 p.m. via Zoom.
The Board Meeting will include presentations on the following topics of community interest:
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2021-2022 Annual District Goals Approval - The Board will be asked to approve annual District Goals.
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Public Hearing Regarding Composition of Trustee Areas Prior to Drawing of Maps - The District will hold the first public hearing on the topic of By-Trustee Area Elections.
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Approval of Selection of Real Estate Consulting and Brokerage Services Partner - The Board will be asked to approve the selection of DCG Strategies to assist with locating, analyzing, and negotiating the District’s potential acquisition of developed real property suitable for use as high-quality educator and workforce rental housing
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:
August 26, 2021 at 7 p.m. - Regular Board Meeting - Pre-Map Public Hearing #1. The District will hold the first public hearing in the process prior to maps being drawn. See the agenda and Zoom login information
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.
More information related to the CVRA can be found on the District's website.
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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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Bus Passes Now On Sale for Aragon, Hillsdale and San Mateo High Schools
The Transportation Department provides bus service for students living in Foster City from general pick up locations to Aragon, Hillsdale and San Mateo High Schools.
Families who wish to take advantage of this service may visit our website for more information on transportation.
Transportation provides service for students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and in many cases this is offered at no cost to the family. Families can contact the Special Education Department at 650-558-2260 to confirm your student's transportation availability.
Please note that transportation services (other than routes serving students with IEPs) may have limited availability due to COVID-19 protocols from the County and State. We will keep families updated as we learn more.
SMUHSD encourages all students who don’t use District Transportation to consider alternative modes of transportation. Getting to school via SamTrans, a carpool, bike, walking, or even riding a skateboard or scooter to school are all great modes of transportation that remove cars from our roadways and help the environment.
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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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Adult School Recognized by California Department of Education
San Mateo Adult and Career Education was recognized at a virtual awards presentation in June with a Promising Practice Award from the California Department of Education. The award recognizes adult education providers that have implemented strategies and practices to help students attain their goals.
The Adult School was specifically recognized for its Remote Testing Procedures and Processes. The school's goal was to remote test as many students as possible during the pandemic. And through their processes and procedures, they:
- helped improve accountability and assessments for testing and student evaluation, which is used for determining students level to place them in classes and next level promotion.
- tested as many students as possible (57% of ESL and ABE students) which resulted in better program management regarding CASAS testing.
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County Office of Education Recognizes Hillsdale High Grad
The San Mateo County Office of Education recently recognized Youth Commissioner Liaison Allyson Chan for her service over the past year.
Allyson graduated from Hillsdale High School this spring while also earning an Associate of Arts degree from the College of San Mateo. She will attend UCLA in the fall to study political science and psychology.
As the San Mateo County Youth Commissioner Liaison to the County Board of Education, Allyson attended several board meetings during the school year to provide youth voice and perspective.
Allyson has served as a member of the San Mateo County Youth Commission, which is an advisory commission to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, for three years. She chaired the Civic Engagement Committee and participated in SMCOE's Youth Climate Ambassador Program and multiple school clubs, including Mock Trial.
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Visual and Performing Arts |
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Mills High's Joe Hudelson Writes a Musical About Nobel Prize Winning Biochemist
Via KALW: "The COVID-19 pandemic made it difficult to be a live performer. But, for at least one Bay Area man, the pandemic did make it easier to do something he had always wanted to do: write a musical about Jennifer Doudna, the Nobel Prize winning biochemist."
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Save the Dates: Upcoming 2021-2022 Performances
- 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
- October 28-31: Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None
Additional information about drama programs can be found at the links below:
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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 notices of vacancy:
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