Board of Education Regular Meeting, Charter Meeting, September 1, 2026

The San Diego Unified School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on September 1, 2026, focusing primarily on charter school matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a new charter petition for New Heights Academy, a non-classroom-based program operated by Health Sciences High College, Inc., with a five-year term and specific revisions to the charter. The board also conducted public hearings on the renewal of charters for Harriet Tubman Village Charter School, High-Tech High (including a consolidation of seven schools into one charter), and Empower Language Academy, which is seeking to add grades seven and eight. Staff presented fiscal and enrollment analyses supporting these charters, and public comments highlighted concerns about enrollment impacts on neighborhood schools and academic performance metrics. The board unanimously approved the New Heights Academy charter petition and will consider renewal recommendations for other charters at future meetings. Additionally, the superintendent's consent agenda was approved without opposition. Public comments addressed topics such as the district calendar and student welfare issues, but no direct procurement actions were taken on these matters.