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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 23 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 23 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom.
The Board Meeting will include presentations on the following topics of community interest:
- Permanent Status Ceremony
- Vaccine Policy
- Report of District Certificated and Classified Staffing
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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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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School Reopening and Mental Health: A Youth Panel
September 28, 6 - 7 p.m.
Students living in San Mateo County will discuss their experiences returning to school amidst a global pandemic and how it has impacted their mental health. They will also share resources and discuss ways to support youth like themselves during this time. The panel will be followed by a live Q&A session.
This virtual panel is co-hosted by members of the Southern San Mateo County youth advisory group (YAG) from Stanford Psychiatry’s Center for Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing and San Mateo Union High School District.
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San Mateo Union High School District Saves Taxpayers Over $4.2 Million
The San Mateo Union High School District recently locked in savings of over $4.2 million for local taxpayers by refinancing Measure O bonds previously approved by voters in November 2010.
The District took advantage of the current low interest rate environment and replaced bonds with an average interest rate of 4.15% with new bonds at an all-inclusive interest rate of 1.83%. The refinancing did not extend the term of the original bond payments. “The savings from the refinancing are great for taxpayers because they result in lower property tax bills,” stated the District’s financial advisor, Keygent.
The District received the ‘Aaa’ rating, the highest possible credit rating from Moody’s Investors Service, as part of the refinancing process. The strong rating was a result of the District’s conservative management strategy, robust economy, and strong financial position.
Since 2004, the District has refinanced its outstanding bonds on numerous occasions. Including the most recent refinancing, the District has saved taxpayers over $50.3 million. “The District is pleased with the outcome of the bond refinancing,” said District Associate Superintendent and Chief Business Officer Yancy Hawkins. “When market conditions provided a refinancing opportunity which would help our community and taxpayers, our Board did not hesitate to pursue it.”
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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 will held the second public hearing prior to drawing maps. The Board was 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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Adult School Students and Staff Volunteer at Coastal Cleanup Day |
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For the fourth year year running, the San Mateo Adult School's Green Team took part in the California Coastal Clean-Up. This year the team joined in with City of San Mateo efforts focused on the Bayfront area fed by San Mateo Creek. the team walked along the paved path next to the creek, removing almost a pound of cigarette butts and several buckets of trash that would otherwise blow into the creek, polluting the water and destroying habitat for wildlife. Like last year, they were masked and COVID careful in everything they did. |
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Mills High Students Win Young Filmmakers Contest
The Millbrae Cultural Committee recently announced that Mills High School 10th grader Hailey Keona Tan and MHS alum Alexia Ocampo (and her friend from Jefferson High School Carin Burton) were winners in its 2021 Young Filmmakers Contest.
The “Young Filmmakers Contest was open to students who live or attend school in Millbrae. All films were showcased on Millbrae Community Television in September and the winning films from each age group premiered at the Millbrae Mid-Autumn Festival on September 18.
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Burlingame Grad Featured in Student Profile at Boston University
Burlingame High School graduate Tyler Johnson was recently featured at Boston University as their Student Profile:
"Posse scholar, soccer player, and president of his high school senior class and Black Student Union, wanted a college that excelled in athletics and academics—and especially in communications and African American studies. Boston University checked all the boxes, and then Johnson’s mother told him about something—or rather, someone—else that BU also offered that all but sealed the deal."
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Adult School Launches New Video |
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San Mateo Adult and Career Education just launched their new video highlighting the great opportunities available for adults in our community - education, career training, volunteering, leadership and more.
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Visual and Performing Arts |
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Upcoming 2021-2022 Performances
Mills High Presents Athena's
- 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
- THIS WEEK - September 23-24: Athena's Island, a musical about the women of Biochemistry
- November 18-20: Our Town
- April 15-23, 2022: Footloose
- October 21-24: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
- February 4-13, 2022: Crazy for You
- April 14 and 16, 2022: Peter and the Starcatcher
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Community News and Events |
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Building Belonging: A Student-Led Virtual Workshop is September 29
The City of Millbrae, Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center, Mills High School and the Millbrae Anti-Racist Coalition present Building Belonging, a virtual workshop, on Wednesday, September 29 at 6:30 p.m.
This event is a student-led workshop on racism, social equity and inclusion in our schools and communities.
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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
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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In-Person Job Fair is September 24 in Daily City
The County of San Mateo's Human Services Agency is hosting an outdoor, in-person job fair on Friday, September 24 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Daily City.
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Connection Through Community and Suicide Prevention: Sunday, September 26
The event will take place at the San Carlos Youth Center - Dance Studio.
Topics include:
- How to Help a Friend
- Self Care
- LGBTQ+
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The San Mateo Union High School District is Hiring!
We are hiring! Learn more about the following notices of vacancy:
- Nutrition Services Assistant (Three Openings
- Part-time 20 hrs/week positions
- Aragon High School, Capuchino High School and San Mateo High School
- Apply by September 29
- Instructional Assistant II - Special Education
- Part-time 30 hrs/week position
- Hillsdale High School
- Apply by September 29
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