SMUHSD Board Meeting - April 16, 2026

The San Mateo Union High School District (SMUHSD) Board Meeting held on April 16, 2026, included extensive discussions on educational programs, personnel actions, and community concerns. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the proposed relocation of the Bay Academy special education program from Burlingame High School to other campuses, which sparked numerous public comments expressing concern about the impact on students and families. The board also approved several personnel contracts, including the appointment of a new assistant principal at Burlingame High School with a salary of $194,764. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved contract proposals related to billing services and memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with the teachers association and the California School Employees Association. The Measure O and L Citizens Oversight Committee presented their annual report on capital improvement projects, confirming that tax dollars were spent appropriately with only one project slightly over budget. The meeting also featured updates on the Empower Me Through Action (ETA) program expansion, which supports students through mentoring and enrichment activities across multiple schools. Policy updates related to religious beliefs and curriculum opt-outs were discussed but deferred for future consent. Overall, the meeting addressed key procurement and budgetary items including contract approvals, grant-related MOUs, and capital project oversight, alongside community engagement on special education program changes.