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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, December 9 at 7 p.m. via Zoom.
The Board Meeting will include presentations on the following topics of community interest:
- Organization of the Board of Trustees - Designation of New Officers
- Equity Update; Racial Equity Board Policy and Administrative Regulations; Flag Display Procedures
- Presentation and Approval of Positive Certification of the 2021-2022 First Interim Fiscal Report
- Presentation and Acceptance of the Independent Auditor's Report for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2021
- Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions for Sale of Crestmoor School Site to SummerHill Homes, LLC
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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Tutor.com Reminder
All SMUHSD students can access Tutor.com when they need on-demand help with homework or tutoring.
How:
- Students can log in to Canvas and open up one of their classes.
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The tutor.com platform can be accessed from the hyperlinks on the left.
- Students can request support in English or Spanish and be connected to a tutor within 90 seconds. Students can interact verbally or via chat and can also share documents.
About Tutor.com
Tutor.com provides 1-to-1, on-demand online homework help/tutoring. Their mission is to instill hope, advance equity, and catalyze achievement in schools & communities
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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:
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 September 9 at its Regular Board Meeting the District held the second public hearing prior to drawing maps. The Board adopted a resolution selecting the criteria for the demographer to consider when drafting trustee maps. a recording of the meeting may be found on the District's website. The presentation begins around 2:43:00.
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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Mills High School Stands United Against Hate
United Against Hate Week (held in 2021 the week of November 14) is a call for local civic action to stop the hate and implicit biases that are a dangerous threat to the safety and civility of our neighborhoods, towns and cities.
Several students submitted artwork inspired by the campaign including:
- End the Violence, by 9th grader Student Lucas Du
- Harmony, by 12th grader Ian Chu
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An essay, Discover, by 9th grader Kalyssa Chu
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Aragon Chamber Choir Score Superior Rating |
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The Aragon Chamber Singers recently performed at the 2021 November Choral Festival at Sonoma State University where they scored all Superiors - the highest rating possible.
Watch some of the performances:
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Aragon Student Club Spreads Joy
The WOW Club is dedicated to fighting against period poverty, empowering women, and raising awareness about the struggles of unhoused individuals.
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San Mateo High School Celebrates Socktober
San Mateo High School recently had a school-wide Service Project "Sock-Tober" where they collected new socks for Samaritan House. With the support of Students in Action and Renaissance, they were able to collect over 250 pairs of socks.
Pictured from left to right: Madison Chew, Jasmine Bernardino, Faith Bettis, Marilena O'Meany, and Ocean Wilberg.
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Mills Student Launches Podcast to Help Students Figure Out Passions
Mills High School Student Stephanie Kwan and friend Bhumi Mohite (a student at Washington High School in Fremont) recently launched a podcast, The Road to Light, aimed to help teenagers figure out their passions and what major they want to study moving forward.
Stephanie says, "As a high schooler myself, I experience being left in the dark about career options. Worrying about picking the wrong major can give high schoolers a sense of tension and doubt. Our goal is to guide them to a potential pathway which is how we came up with our podcast name - The Road to Light."
The podcast serves to help students learn more about uncommon or well-known fields. Podcast guests have included a Data Engineer, Tech Auditor, Product Designer, Life Science Research Professional, Designer/Entrepreneuer and Senior Analyst.
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Hillsdale's Victoria Vanos Recognized with CIF Award
Although the Hillsdale Girls Volleyball Team did not win the State Championship last month, they did accomplish a lot this season.
The team, led by Coach Dwight Crump, finished the season with a #15 state ranking and 27-3 season record.
Victoria Vanos was the recipient of the CIF "Pursuing Victory w/ Honor Award" - which gores to an athlete who demonstrated the strongest combination of sportsmanship and performance.
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Adult School Helps Students in Need with Food Donations
San Mateo Adult School provided more than 50 families in the school community with a meal package for the holidays including a rotisserie chicken, dinner rolls and dessert.
Adult School staff members and volunteers Stefanie Wright, Marina Kravtsova, Monica Suarez, Frances Lewis put all the packages together and handed them out the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.
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Visual and Performing Arts |
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Upcoming 2021-2022 Performances
This week: Concerts Galore!
Aragon High School
- Friday, December 10: Choir/Orchestra Concert
- March 20-22: Legally Blonde
- Friday, April 15: Jazz Concert
- Friday, April 22: Band Concert
- Friday, April 29: Orchestra/Choir Concert
Burlingame High School
Capuchino High School
- Thursday, December 9, 7 p.m.: Winter Concert featuring String Orchestra, Chamber Singers, Symphonic Band, and Chamber Orchestra
- March 10-12: Mamma Mia
Hillsdale High School
- December 9: Jazz and Choir Concert
- December 10: Band and Orchestra
Mills High School
- April 15-23, 2022: Footloose
San Mateo High School
- February 4-13, 2022: Crazy for You
- April 14-16, 2022: Peter and the Starcatcher
Visit each school's website to learn more about their upcoming visual and performing arts events.
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Family Education and Community Events |
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Hunt, Gather, Parent: A Conversation with Michaeleen Doucleff & Ned Johnson
Presented by The Parent Venture
- Wednesday, December 8, 2021, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
- Speakers: Michaeleen Doucleff and Ned Johnson, National bestselling authors
- Register
- Free admission
- Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available.
Parents/caregivers, students, educators, mental health professionals, and community members welcome!
This presentation is sponsored by Sequoia Union High School District, Sequoia Healthcare District, Peninsula Health Care District, and The Parent Venture.
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My College Pathway: Charting the Road to College Success
Please join the Black Parents Association and the Silicon Valley Community Foundation for an exciting virtual event - My College Pathway: Charting the Road to College Success on Monday, December 13, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Special Guest Presenters Mario De Anda and Jennifer Mante - Scholarship Officers of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation will speak about:
- Planning for College
- Paying for College
- Scholarships
- And, so much more...
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Children's Health Council Presents Parent Support Groups
The Children's Health Council provides life changing services for learning differences and mental health for children, teens and young adults.
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The San Mateo Union High School District is Hiring!
We are hiring! Learn more about the following notices of vacancy:
- Utility Worker
- Part time
- Location: Districtwide
- Deadline: Open until filled
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