Dear Friends, Some years ago, a little book entitled All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten soared to the top of the New York Time bestseller list, eventually selling more than 7 million copies. I can guess…
Superintendent
Administrators, staff, teachers, family members, students and community members came together for a day of collaboration Feb. 6 at the Sunnyvale School District’s eighth annual Stakeholder’s Lyceum held, for the first time, at Google’s Tech Corners offices in Sunnyvale. The…
Dear Friends, I hope you had a peaceful Thanksgiving holiday. You have certainly given us reason to be thankful here in the Sunnyvale School District! A few weeks ago, nearly 71 percent of local voters stepped forward to collectively give…
The following is a summary of actions taken by the Sunnyvale School District Board at the September, October, and November meetings. September 4: Approved the annual unaudited actuals financial report for the fiscal year 2017-2018. September 20: Approved a resolution…
Dear Friends, I am so pleased to welcome our families back for another school year! We have terrific activities planned at each of our schools, as well as engaging lessons delivered through proven and innovative teaching techniques. But we know…
Dear Friends, Even though I am anticipating the upcoming election with a mixture of anxiety and hope, I am eagerly awaiting the opportunity to cast my vote. The policymakers we choose this month will influence the health, freedoms, and future…
The following is a summary of actions taken by the Sunnyvale School District Board at the March, April and May meetings. March 8: Approved the Second Interim Fiscal Solvency Report Approved the initial interest statements of Sunnyvale School District and…
Dear Friends, As parents, and as in my case as a grandparent, we all want the best for our children and grandchildren, with “quality schools” appearing high on our wish lists. But how do we know what is a quality…
The following is a summary of actions taken by the Sunnyvale School District Board at the December, January and February meetings. December 7: Approved the 2016-2017 Financial Audit Report, Measure B Parcel Tax Report, and Measure G Bond Audit and…
December 2017 Dear Friends, Our district motto, “learn today, lead tomorrow,” reflects our belief that today’s students will be ready to lead as they grow into adulthood. The phrase is true — our children have vast potential, and they are…
The following is a summary of actions taken by the Sunnyvale School District Board at the September, October and November meetings. September 7: Approved the annual unaudited actuals financial report for the fiscal year 2016-2017. The District met all mandated…
September 2017 Dear Friends, Welcome to the 2017-18 school year! It’s hard to believe that we’re already seeing the end of summer. While I will miss these warm summer days, I am so excited about the academic year ahead; our…
The following is a summary of actions taken by the Sunnyvale School District Board at the June and August meetings. June 1: Listened to the annual Citizens Oversight Committee presentation. The Committee reviews the expenses from funds associated with Sunnyvale…
June 2017 Dear Friends, It seems to me that as I get to be of a certain age the years fly by faster and faster. Here it is the end of yet another school year and it has been a…
The following is a summary of actions taken by the Sunnyvale School District Board at the February, March, April and May meetings. February 16: Selected the Santa Clara County delegation to the 2017 California School Boards Association: Danielle M. S….