SMUHSD Special Study Session - June 3, 2026

The San Mateo Union High School District Board of Trustees held a special study session on June 3, 2026, focused on special education programs and services. The session included detailed presentations on eligibility processes for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), demographic data, and various specialized programs such as Bay Academy, Bay University, and Bay Plus. Board members and staff discussed student outcomes, including graduation rates and post-secondary achievements, as well as parent engagement and advocacy efforts. While the meeting was primarily informational with no direct procurement or contract decisions, there was mention of funding challenges related to special education and the importance of continued advocacy for increased federal and local funding to support these programs.