District English Learner Advisory Committee --- October 2, 2026

The SBCUSD District English Learner Advisory Committee meeting on October 2, 2026, focused on English learner services, parent engagement, and district procedures. Members discussed the district’s dual-language and trilingual programs, including concerns that families receive insufficient information during enrollment and that participation is declining. District representatives said they would prioritize informing enrollment staff, consider signage and a parent-facing video, and continue outreach with schools and families. The committee also reviewed English learner notification letters and upcoming changes to reclassification criteria, which will be discussed further at a future meeting.

Presenters explained the Uniform Complaint Procedure, including covered complaint areas, investigation steps, a 60-day timeline, and the prohibition on retaliation. The meeting also covered changes to volunteer background-check processing and fees, with limited financial assistance potentially available to families facing hardship, and provided information about immigration-related resources. The prior meeting minutes were approved. No contract awards, purchasing decisions, procurement votes, or new budget allocations were identified.