Superintendent's Report for October 27, 2026

The San Diego Unified School District superintendent’s report on October 27, 2026, highlighted student outcomes, school recognition, weather preparedness, student nutrition, and technology-use guidance. The district reported a 94.1% graduation rate, nearly 74% of graduates prepared for college, declining chronic absenteeism, and gains in mathematics. Fifteen district schools were ranked among San Diego County’s top 20 elementary and middle schools. The superintendent also described preparations for potential El Niño impacts, including checking roofs and drainage, clearing storm drains, and assessing at least 10 schools in flood-prone areas. No related contracts, spending amounts, procurement decisions, or votes were identified.

The district’s food and nutrition services program received Eat Real silver certification. The presentation noted that the program serves more than 100,000 meals daily, with 55% of menu items minimally processed and 49% of produce locally sourced; the district aims to pursue platinum certification. The superintendent also discussed a newly formed committee on learner-centered technology use, with further engagement planned to develop guidance for the board. No technology purchases or other procurement actions were announced.