CSD Board Briefing
November 21, 2024 School Board Meeting
Adoption of Consent Agenda Items
The Governing Board voted to accept the consent agenda items. Items listed under the consent agenda motion are considered to be a regular course of procedure and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion.
There is no discussion of these items prior to the Board vote unless a member of the Board, staff, or the public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the agenda. It is understood that the administration recommends approval on all consent items. Each item on the consent agenda approved by the Board of Trustees shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended.
Approval of Minutes: Sept. 19, Oct. 1, Oct. 17, and Nov. 7, 2024
The Governing Board approved the September 19, October 1, October 17, and November 7, 2024, minutes as part of the Consent Agenda.
To view the minutes from the September 19, 2024 meeting, please click here.
To view the minutes from the October 1, 2024 meeting, please click here.
To view the minutes from the October 17, 2024 meeting, please click here.
To view the minutes from the November 7, 2024 meeting, please click here.
Personnel Report
The Governing Board approved the Personnel Report as part of the Consent Agenda. To view the Personnel Report for 11.21.24, please click here.
Cambrian Education Foundation Update
Cambrian Education Foundation (CEF) is a non-profit organization that aspires to provide equity across all Cambrian schools to ensure a well-rounded education for all students. Cambrian Education Foundation President, Melissa Wuenschel, provided an update on CEF’s ongoing support for the Cambrian School District.
To review the 2023-24 CEF Annual Report, please click here.
To review Addendum A: CEF’s 990 Tax Form Addendum, please click here.
To review Addendum B: CEF’s Strategic Plan, please click here.
To review Addendum C: CEF’s Informational Flyer, please click here.
District and CDTA Joint Sunshine Statement 2025-26
The Governing Board approved the Joint Sunshine Statement for the 2025-26 negotiations. In the Contract Bargaining Agreement between the Cambrian School District and the Cambrian District Teachers Association/CTA/NEA, which expires on June 30, 2026, Cambrian School District and the Cambrian District Teachers Association desire to modify and/or amend:
- Article 6: Benefits and Added Compensation
- Article 7: Hours and Length of Work Year Instructional Duties
- Article 9: Staffing Ratio and Class Size
Annual Board Organizational Meeting
The Governing Board designated December 19, 2024, as the Board's annual organizational meeting. The Governing Board of each school district shall establish and hold an annual organizational meeting. This year's meeting must be held between December 8 - December 22, 2023. The purpose of an annual meeting is to:
1 - Elect Board Officers: president, vice president, and clerk
2 - Schedule and approve board meeting dates for the 2025-26 school year
Governing Board Office Hour Update: November 12
The Board of Trustees provided an update on the recent open-door meeting with the community held at Price Middle School. The next Governing Board Office Hours will be:
Next Board Meeting
The next meeting of the Cambrian School Board will be held Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 7 p.m. Meetings are held in person at the Professional Development Center located at 4115 Jacksol Drive, San Jose, CA 95124 in Building 7, and can be viewed online as well. Agenda and login information will be available the week of the December 19th meeting. The meeting is open to the public.