The San José Unified School District Board of Education passed Resolution 2026-03-26-01, which involves consolidating existing elementary schools, re-drawing attendance boundaries, and relocating special programs due to significant declining enrollment. The resolution outlines the closure of several elementary schools and the consolidation of students into other schools, as well as the relocation of specific programs. The Board has determined that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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The resolution addresses declining enrollment in the San José Unified School District.
The Board approved the closure of Empire Gardens, Lowell, Gardner, Canoas, and Terrell Elementary Schools.
Students from closed schools will be consolidated into Anne Darling, Washington, Horace Mann, Ernesto Galarza, and Rachel Carson Elementary Schools.
The Hammer Montessori program will be relocated to the Gardner Elementary campus.
Attendance boundaries will be re-drawn as detailed in the attached maps.
The project is exempt from CEQA under specific statutory provisions.
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SAN JOSÉ UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION RESOLUTION 2026-03-26-01 CONSOLIDATING EXISTING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, RE-DRAWING ATTENDANCE BOUNDARIES, AND RELOCATING SPECIAL PROGRAMS WHEREAS, San José Unified School District (“District”) adopted a strategic plan on June 22, 2017 with the vision of preparing today’s students to the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow; WHEREAS, the District has experienced significant declining enrollment over a protracted period of time, with the District experiencing a twenty percent (20%) decrease in enrollment from 2017-2018 (30,393 students) to 2025-2026 (24,081 students); WHEREAS, the District has experienced significant declining elementary-school enrollment over a protracted period of time, with the District experiencing a seventeen (17%) decrease in enrollment from 2017-2018 (13,049 students) to 2025-2026 (10,889 students); WHEREAS, based on the most recent demographics and enrollment projections completed for the District, the District is projected to decline in enrollment by thirteen percent (13%) from 2025-2026 (24,081 students) to 2032-2033 (21,186 students); WHEREAS, based on the most recent demographics and enrollment...
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Approved Recommendation of the Schools of Tomorrow Advisory Committee
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The Schools of Tomorrow Advisory Committee submitted a recommendation to the San José Unified Board of Education regarding the characteristics of an ideal elementary school. The committee, representing various stakeholders, met six times to analyze data and develop their recommendations. They propose that an ideal elementary school should have sufficient teacher full-time equivalent (FTE) positions to create three classes per grade level, with additional considerations for special programs and support staff. The committee emphasizes the importance of minimizing combination classes and ensuring adequate facilities for various educational needs. They also suggest exploring adjustments to staffing methodologies to enhance school climate and support student needs.
Key points
The committee met six times to discuss the characteristics of an ideal elementary school.
The recommendation includes having sufficient teacher FTE to create three classes per grade level.
Special Day Classes should ideally be clustered with 3-4 classes at each school.
The ideal school should reserve up to 6 classrooms for programmatic purposes.
The committee encourages collaboration with employee groups to increase full-time support staff.
Facilities priorities include sufficient classrooms with bathrooms for TK and kinder classes, a multipurpose room, and adequate playground space.
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To: San José Unified Board of Education From: Schools of Tomorrow Advisory Committee Date: November 20, 2025 Re: Recommendation on Characteristics of an Ideal Elementary School Dear Trustees, As a committee representing employee groups, parents, guardians, and staff within the San José Unified community, we were charged with identifying the characteristics of the ideal elementary school. The committee met six times between October 7, 2025, and November 12, 2025 to fulfill its scope of making a recommendation to the Board of Education no later than November 20, 2025. The committee reviewed extensive data, presentations, and pre-reading materials across four focus meetings to inform its decision: − Elementary School Current Context: current number of elementary schools and their total enrollment, teacher full-time equivalent positions, special programs (Special Day Class, Two-Way Bilingual Immersion), enrollment of English Learners, foster youth, and socioeconomically disadvantaged students, maximum special program capacity, number of classes, combination classes − Overview of Elementary Staff Allocation Process: how elementary full-time equivalent (FTE) positions are currently...
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Approved Recommendation on How to Implement the Schools of Tomorrow Advisory Committee's Recommendation for the Ideal Elementary School
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The Schools of Tomorrow Implementation Committee submitted a recommendation to the San José Unified Board of Education on implementing the Schools of Tomorrow Advisory Committee's recommendation for the ideal elementary school. The committee met eight times and evaluated various options for school consolidations, attendance boundary changes, and special program relocations, prioritizing criteria related to facility capacity, demographic balance, and educational quality. The core recommendation includes closing several elementary schools and relocating students to designated receiving schools for the 2026-2027 school year. Additional considerations for the Board include transportation options for affected students, community use of closed school buildings, and support for transitioning students and families.
Key points
The committee met eight times to develop a recommendation for the Board of Education.
41 metrics were approved to evaluate options for implementing the STAC's recommendation.
The committee prioritized criteria into first, second, and third order categories.
The core recommendation includes closing Empire Gardens, Lowell, Gardner, Canoas, and Terrell Elementary Schools.
Students from closing schools will be relocated to designated receiving schools in the 2026-2027 school year.
The Board is advised to consider transportation options for students living more than 1.5 miles from their new schools.
The committee recommends establishing a transition committee at each receiving school to support new students and families.
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To: San José Unified Board of Education From: Schools of Tomorrow Implementation Committee Date: March 10, 2026 Re: Recommendation on How to Implement the Schools of Tomorrow Advisory Committee's Recommendation for the Ideal Elementary School Dear Trustees, As a committee representing employee groups, parents, guardians, and staff within the San José Unified community, we were charged with developing a recommendation for the Board of Education on how to implement the Schools of Tomorrow Advisory Committee's (STAC) recommendation for the ideal elementary school. The committee met eight times between December 16, 2025 and March 10, 2026. The committee recognizes the valid and important concerns that come with any decision on school consolidations, re-drawing attendance boundaries, and/or relocating special programs. The committee also recognizes the opportunities and possibilities that can be created for students through this process. The committee understood the weight of our charge and evaluated the potential options through a student-centered lens. The committee anchored the analysis and evaluation of potential options to implement the STAC’s recommendation in the...
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Schools of Tomorrow - Our Commitments
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The document outlines the 'Schools of Tomorrow' commitments by San José Unified in response to declining student enrollment. It details commitments to students, families, and school communities, including priority for intradistrict transfers, no-cost access to afterschool programs, bus services, school tours, and increased funding for closing and receiving schools. It also includes commitments to employees, such as job guarantees, maintenance of annual pay, and a one-time payment for transitioning employees. Key dates related to school consolidations and notifications are provided.
Key points
San José Unified has seen a decline of over 6,000 students, or 20%, since the 2017-2018 school year.
The Schools of Tomorrow process aims to address declining enrollment positively and proactively.
Students from closed schools will have priority for intradistrict transfers and access to afterschool programs.
Bus service will be provided for students living more than 1.5 miles from their new school.
Elementary schools receiving students will host tours in May 2026.
Closing schools will receive increased funding for transition events.
Receiving schools will receive increased funding for integration activities.
Affected employees are guaranteed employment and will maintain their annual pay.
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SCHOOLS OF TOMORROW: OUR COMMITMENTS Preparing today’s students to be the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow. The San José Unified community has changed substantially within the past decade. Like many places in the Bay Area, the high cost of living has meant that many families have moved away, and fewer babies are being born. As a result, our enrollment has declined by over 6,000 students, or 20%, since the 2017-2018 school year. The number of elementary schools with fewer than 350 students has doubled during that time, rising from six to twelve. Our smallest elementary school now has fewer than 200 students, while our largest has more than 800. The number of students at a school directly impacts how many teachers and support staff – counselors, nurses, campus supervisors, etc. – can be assigned there. The number of staff, in turn, affects which programs schools can offer, such as science, arts, and music. Staffing numbers also affect whether we need to create “combo classes” in which two grade levels are taught by one teacher in the same classroom. The Schools of Tomorrow process is a response to these challenges that will enable us to address declining enrollment in a...
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Schools of Tomorrow Final Report and Recommendations to Board of Education
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The document titled 'Schools of Tomorrow Final Report and Recommendations to Board of Education' outlines the challenges faced by San José Unified due to declining student enrollment, which has decreased by over 6,000 students since the 2017-2018 school year. It discusses the establishment of the Schools of Tomorrow Advisory Committee (STAC) to address these issues and improve educational experiences. The report includes data on enrollment trends, demographic factors affecting enrollment, and the impact of small school sizes on educational quality. It emphasizes the need for strategic changes to ensure that all elementary schools remain effective learning environments.
Key points
San José Unified's enrollment has declined by over 6,000 students (20%) since the 2017-2018 school year.
The Schools of Tomorrow initiative aims to address the impact of declining enrollment on educational quality.
The STAC was established to identify characteristics of ideal elementary schools and recommend changes.
Enrollment projections indicate continued declines in public school enrollment in California.
Smaller schools face challenges such as limited staffing and resources, affecting educational opportunities.
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SCHOOLS OF TOMORROW FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO BOARD OF EDUCATION Table of Contents Schools of Tomorrow Background ................................................................................................................ 2 Schools of Tomorrow Advisory Committee (STAC) .................................................................................... 7 Establishment of Schools of Tomorrow Implementation Committee (STIC) ............................................... 9 STIC Metric Selection, Criteria Prioritization, and Option Development .................................................. 10 STIC Outreach and Engagement ................................................................................................................. 12 STIC Recommendation ............................................................................................................................... 15 Equity Impact Analysis................................................................................................................................ 22 California Environmental Quality...