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Schools of Tomorrow

During the 2025-2026 school year, San José Unified ran the Schools of Tomorrow process to proactively address the challenge of declining enrollment in a transparent, student-centered way. Committees composed of parents, guardians, teachers, and staff discussed each step of the process in public before making recommendations to the Board of Education.

The process, which was initiated on September 8, 2025, began with identifying the characteristics of an ideal elementary school in the context of San José Unified’s commitments to fiscal responsibility, collaborative partnerships with employee groups, and equity. It ended on March 26, 2026 when the Board of Education approved a set of school consolidations, redrawn attendance boundaries, and special program relocations aimed at expanding student opportunities, facilitating staff collaboration, and enhancing equity districtwide. Uses of schools closed through the process will be explored through the Asset Management Advisory Committee.

While the Schools of Tomorrow process was designed to be transparent, collaborative, and respectful, the discussion about potential school consolidations was predictably and understandably difficult for many students, families, and employees. We are grateful to the San José Unified community for supporting each other through worry, frustration, and sadness, asking important questions, and staying engaged in a conversation centered on students. Since March 26, 2026, San José Unified has focused on upholding the commitments San José Unified made during the Schools of Tomorrow process and providing the smoothest transition possible for affected students, families, and employees. The transition work completed in the spring and summer of 2026 – including culture and climate activities such as virtual tours and field days, facilities improvements, and frequent informational updates for affected school communities – helped set up a successful start to the 2026-2027 school year.