SUHSD Board Meeting - August 19, 2026

The Sequoia Union High School District Board held a meeting on August 19, 2026, which included public comments expressing concerns about the closure of Tide Academy, district leadership, and budget decisions. The board approved two settlement agreements and passed the consent agenda, which included contract renewals and new agreements related to facilities and security upgrades. Notably, the board approved an agreement with DFA Structural Engineers for a structural study of Sequoia High School's main building and with Applied Video Solutions for new electronic door hardware at East Palo Alto Academy, utilizing the California Multiple Award Schedule. The board also adopted a mitigated negative declaration for facilities master plan projects. Discussion items included revisions to board policies on student grading, graduation requirements, and accommodations for highly mobile students, as well as plans for a financial literacy graduation requirement starting with the class of 2031. The board discussed upcoming surveys on cell phone policies and emphasized collaboration with stakeholders. Future agenda items include further discussion on financial literacy. Overall, the meeting focused on policy updates, contract approvals for capital improvements, and community concerns about district governance and school closures.