CALL TO ACTION

ATTEND THE 4/23 BOARD MEETING

Join us in person or via Zoom at 6:00 PM. A strong turnout is crucial. Arriving early at 5:30 PM will help secure seats and be sure to wear RED!

After two years of advocacy, Superintendent Leach has confirmed that the restoration of AS/Honors courses will be on the agenda for the April 23 school board meeting. This is our chance to make our voices heard and push for the reinstatement of these essential academic options for all students starting in 9th grade.

Streamlining has harmed underrepresented students and has worsened the achievement gaps (see FAQ). The 11 AS/Honors courses were eliminated without meaningful community engagement or a Board vote. The community is counting on the Board to lead with transparency, integrity, and a shared belief in the potential of every student.

At the board meeting, we will advocate for the following:

1. Hold a vote on April 23 to restore AS/Honors courses, beginning in the 2025–26 school year.
   
2. Ensure equitable access to advanced coursework across all SUHSD schools, regardless of ZIP code.
   
3. Recommit to the Strategic Plan and Board Policy 0415 by expanding—not reducing—student-centered options.
   
4. Examine root causes of academic disparities, including chronic absenteeism and readiness gaps from partner schools.