SUHSD Board Meeting, May 6, 2026

The Sequoia Union High School District Board held a meeting on May 6, 2026, which included extensive discussions on student wellness programs, data dashboard presentations, and a significant agenda item regarding the potential implementation of a full-day cell phone ban in schools. Public comments and board deliberations focused heavily on the pros and cons of banning personal devices during school hours, with considerations of mental health benefits, academic impacts, enforcement challenges, and accommodations for students with IEPs or 504 plans. The board discussed two main policy options: a full-day ban (Option A) and a classroom-only ban (Option B), with a general inclination toward adopting Option B initially with plans to monitor and possibly transition to Option A in the future. Additionally, the board approved several procurement-related items, including agreements for special inspection and material testing services for a bleacher replacement project at Menlo-Atherton High School, amendments to transportation and mental health service contracts, and adoption of resolutions related to facilities and maintenance assessment districts. The meeting also covered the regular board meeting schedule for the upcoming school year and highlighted the use of a public data dashboard for transparency and strategic planning.