Advisory Committees & Groups

San José Unified’s advisory committees and groups offer opportunities for parents, teachers, students, and community members to make a significant impact on the district and our schools. We value input from all of our stakeholders on key issues and initiatives, and we encourage you to get involved.

Learn more about these opportunities below, and .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) if you’re interested in participating.

Meeting Times & Locations

Advisory committee meetings are generally held on Monday evenings at 6:00PM at the District Office, 855 Lenzen Ave., San José, CA 95126. Please check the District Calendar for updated times and locations.

Meetings are open to the public.

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Advisory Committee on Use of SJPD Officers

The Advisory Committee on Use of San José Police Department Officers was formed in December 2021 to review San José Unified’s use of SJPD officers, evaluate whether the use of SJPD could be performed by non-law enforcement personnel, and when practicable, identify non-law enforcement options that could be implemented.

Advisory Committee meetings take place from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on select Thursday nights in the Board room (room 150) at the District Office (855 Lenzen Avenue). For more information, please contact Ben Spielberg by .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or at 408-535-4726.

All relevant public documents
Deadline for new student member applications: Friday, June 2, 2023
New student member selection criteria: Article 4.1 (page 5) of bylaws

Next Meeting:
May 18, 2023
6:00 PM
855 Lenzen Avenue, Room 150 (Board room)

May 18 Agenda

Meeting Schedule

May 18, 2023
June 22, 2023
August 17, 2023
September 21, 2023
October 26, 2023
November 30, 2023
January 11, 2024
February 8, 2024
March 14, 2024
April 18, 2024
May 16, 2024
June 20, 2024

A schedule of meeting dates during the 2024-2025 school year, if necessary, will be established later.

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Budget Advisory Committee

The Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) advises the Superintendent on budget development for each fiscal/school year. The Superintendent weighs the advice of the committee along with the priorities of the district’s Strategic Plan in preparing a final budget for recommendation to the Board of Education in June.

Role & Responsibilities

Develop an understanding of the budget and financial issues;
Develop recommendations for improving communication to enhance understanding of the district’s budget and financial condition;
Develop recommendations on fiscal and program priorities that support the district’s Strategic Plan and a balanced budget;
Review the district’s budget, share information with constituent groups, and generate recommendations for the Superintendent to consider in the budget development process; and
Contribute to and support a collaborative process.

Meetings

Next meeting:

San José Unified School District
855 Lenzen Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
Monday, June 26, 2023
Beginning at 6:00 PM
First Floor

March 6 Agenda

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Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee

The Measure H Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) was created to actively review and report on the proper use of taxpayers’ money for school construction, and to promptly alert the public to any waste or improper expenditure of school construction bond money.

CBOC members live or work within the boundaries of San José Unified or are parents of SJUSD students. Members serve two-year terms and are not compensated for their watchdog-related duties.

For more information or to apply to serve on the CBOC, please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call Veronica Causor-Lara at (408) 535-6000 ext. 17212.

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Community Advisory Committee for Special Education

The Community Advisory Committee for Special Education (CAC-SE) is a state-mandated committee responsible for: parent education and advocacy training; review and development of the special education local plan; participation in district committees directly affecting the special education program; and addressing concerns regarding special education programs that support students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). The CAC-SE is dedicated to ensuring that every special education student in San José Unified is getting the highest quality education.

Members of the CAC-SE include parents of individuals with exceptional needs enrolled in public or private schools, parents of other pupils enrolled in school, pupils and adults with disabilities, regular education teachers, special education teachers and other school personnel, representatives of other public and private agencies and persons concerned with the needs of individuals with exceptional needs.

Contact the Family Engagement Department at (408) 535-6404 for more information.

Meetings & Agendas

Next Meeting:
Monday June 12, 2023
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: 855 Lenzen Avenue, San José, CA 95126; Room 150

CAC-SE BYLAWS

CAC-SE BYLAWS

Join the CAC-SE

The CAC-SE is currently seeking new members. Click here to download an application.

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District English Learners Advisory Committee

The District English Learners Advisory Committee (DELAC) meets regularly to advise the district on goals and objectives, and to assist in revising the district-wide plan for English Learners Education. Each school committee (SELAC) elects one of its members to serve on the DELAC.

For more information, please call (408) 535-6000 ext. 14219.

Meetings & Agendas

Next meeting:
Monday, September 25, 2023
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Room 150
Babysitting room 149

DELAC Meeting Dates 2022-2023

Mondays 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: District Office
Room 150 (Board Room)
Babysitting in Room 149

September 26, 2022
November 7, 2022
December 5, 2022
February 13, 2023
March 20, 2023
April 17, 2023
May 22, 2023

Past Meetings

Monday, May 22, 2023
Minutes
Agenda
Presentation

Monday, April 17, 2023
Minutes
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Presentation

March 20, 2023
Minutes
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Presentation

Monday, February 13, 2023
Minutes
Agenda
Presentation

Monday, December 5, 2022
Minutes
Agenda
Presentation

Monday, November 7, 2022
Minutes
Agenda
Presentation

Monday, September 26, 2022
Minutes
Agenda
Presentation

Monday, May 23, 2022
Minutes
Agenda
Presentation

Monday, April 18, 2022
Minutes
Agenda
Presentation

Monday, March 21, 2022
Minutes
Agenda
Presentation

Monday, February 14, 2022
Minutes
Agenda
Presentation

January 10, 2022
Minutes
Agenda
Presentation

Monday, November 8, 2021
Minutes
Agenda
Training/Capacitación

September 20, 2021
Minutes
Agenda
English Learner Identification, Assessment & Program Placement

May 10, 2021
Minutes
Agenda
DELAC Meeting

April 5, 2021
Minutes
Agenda
DELAC Meeting

March 15, 2021
Minutes
Agenda
Presentation

Feburary 8, 2021
Minutes
Agenda
Consolidated Application (Con App)

December 14, 2020
Minutes
Dimension VII – Teaching and Learning
Agenda

November 9, 2020
Minutes
EL Identification, Assessment & Program Placement
Agenda

October 19, 2020
Minutes
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August 31, 2020
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February 10, 2020
Minutes
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January 13, 2020
Minutes
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November 18, 2019
Minutes
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October 21, 2019
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May 13, 2019
Minutes
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April 15, 2019
Minutes
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March 18, 2019
Minutes
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February 11, 2019
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Intradistrict Leadership Committee

The Intradistrict Leadership Committee (ILC) is an advisory group comprised of student body officers from our six traditional high schools (Gunderson, Leland, Lincoln, Pioneer, San José, and Willow Glen). These student leaders come together to share information, collaborate on events and initiatives, and offer input to their schools and the district on a variety of student-related issues.

Committee meetings are generally held in the evening on the third or fourth Monday of the month and rotate between school sites. Students can contact their school administrators or ILC faculty liaison for more information.

Upcoming meetings

Click here to view the full District Calendar

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Parcel Tax Oversight Committee

The Measure Y Parcel Tax Oversight Committee (PTOC) will typically meet 2-4 times per year to review the district’s use of revenue from the 2016 Measure Y parcel tax and ensure that the intent of the voters who approved the measures is being met.

Next PTOC Meeting:
TBD

Meeting Agendas & Minutes

May 1, 2023
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October 24, 2022
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Minutes

August 29, 2022
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May 2, 2022
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March 14, 2022
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Minutes

November 29, 2021
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Minutes

October 25, 2021
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Minutes

May 17, 2021
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Minutes

March 8, 2021
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Minutes

December 14, 2020
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Minutes

March 2, 2020
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Minutes

December 2, 2019
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Minutes

October 14, 2019
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Minutes

May 20, 2019
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Minutes

March 4, 2019
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Minutes

December 3, 2018
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Minutes

October 8, 2018
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Minutes

March 3, 2018
Agenda

September 18, 2017
Agenda

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Voluntary Integration Plan

The Voluntary Integration Plan (VIP) Committee resulted from the settlement of a 1984 desegregation case against San José Unified. The committee consists of eight (8) parent/community members, two (2) parent alternate members, and eight (8) district staff members. The committee monitors and advises the district on the implementation of its Voluntary Integration Plan (VIP).

For more information, please call (408) 535-6602.

Voluntary Integration Plan

Approved by the Board of Education in 2003 and revised in 2010, San José Unified’s Voluntary Integration Plan is meant to:

Prohibit and correct intentional discrimination in any district program or activity on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, or national origin;
Prevent racial or ethnic isolation from surfacing in district schools;
Outline the reasonably feasible steps the district will take to correct racial or ethnic isolation that may arise in district schools;
Foster student integration and diversity; and
Ensure equal educational opportunity and access for all students.

Click here to read the full Voluntary Integration Plan

Roles & Responsibilities

The Voluntary Integration Plan Committee will be provided information about district integration activities so that it may provide input to the board about those activities and whether adjustments to
district policies, programs, or services should be made to better effectuate the goals and objectives.

The committee will be consulted about district proposals that would significantly alter the purpose or scope of the VIP. Committee co-chairs will make periodic reports to the Board of Education on the implementation of the VIP.

The committee may hold parent meetings at school sites to disseminate information on available VIP programs (e.g. school assignment, enrichment opportunities, language programs, etc.).

VIP Committee Bylaws

Meetings & Agendas

Community members are invited to attend VIP meetings. Live Spanish interpretation is provided.
Next meeting:
TBD
6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
855 Lenzen Ave., San José 95126
Board Room

Past Meetings