Scripps Ranch Schools Committee

10/05/2026

Hello Scripps Ranch Schools Parents and Community:

We wanted to let you know that if you were unable to join or listen in to last month's Scripps Ranch Schools Committee (SRSC) Cluster meeting on "Technology (Screen Time) in the Classroom," or would like to review the district's approach, the presentation and video are now posted on the website.

The SRSC Cluster meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Our next meeting will be on October 21 from 4:30-5:30 pm. The primary topic will be updates on the math curriculum, along with other district updates. The agenda and meeting Zoom link will be posted next week, so keep an eye out.

For questions, reach out to the SRSC Chair, Pete Cordero, at [email protected].

The Scripps Ranch Schools Committee (SRSC) serves as the voice for and represents the interests of the six public non-charter schools in the Scripps Ranch Cluster. We bring together residents, families, teachers, and school personnel to raise awareness, research and discuss issues, and make recommen...

09/11/2026

Interested in the new district policy on technology use (Screen Time) in the classrooms?

Then join us for the Scripps Ranch Schools Committee meeting on Wednesday, September 16th at 4:30 p.m. in the Scripps Mesa STEAM Lab (10400 Spring Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92131).

Our topic is “Learner-Centered Technology Use (Screen Time in Class) Policy Updates” Mr. Toren Allen - Executive Director, Integrated Technology - will provide an update on the new board approved policy and the next steps as the district begins the process to review district technology practices and develop developmentally appropriate guidance for students across all grade levels.

Join us in person or via Zoom. The link and agenda can be found at our website:
https://www.scrippsranch.org/committees/scripps-ranch-schools-committee/
We will also make presentation materials and recordings accessible post meeting on the website.

For questions, reach out to the SRSC Chair, Pete Cordero, at [email protected].

The Scripps Ranch Schools Committee (SRSC) serves as the voice for and represents the interests of the six public non-charter schools in the Scripps Ranch Cluster. We bring together residents, families, teachers, and school personnel to raise awareness, research and discuss issues, and make recommen...

08/17/2026

Welcome back! I hope the first week of school went well.

My name is Pete Cordero and I am the new Chair of The Scripps Ranch Schools Committee (SRSC). The SRSC serves as the community voice for the six public non-charter schools in the Scripps Ranch Cluster.

The mission of the Scripps Ranch Schools Committee (SRSC) is to foster collaboration among families, community members, educators, and school leadership in an effort to advocate for the unique needs of our six cluster schools, raise awareness on key educational issues, and champion solutions that ensure every student thrives.

Topics on the agenda this year include budget updates, screen time in classrooms, literacy and math curriculum updates, and mental health.

We meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 4:30 PM throughout the school year (some virtual and some in person), with our first meeting taking place on August 19, 2026 via Zoom. The topic will be District Budget Updates.

For meeting details, including the zoom link, or if interested in reviewing past agendas and materials, please visit our website at https://www.scrippsranch.org/.../scripps-ranch-schools.../.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out at [email protected].

05/27/2026

Before you take off for Summer, we'd love parent and community input!

Scripps Ranch Schools Committee Topics Survey

The Scripps Ranch Schools Committee (SRSC) serves as the voice for and represents the interests of the six public non-charter schools in the Scripps Ranch Cluster. We bring together residents, families, teachers, and school personnel to raise awareness, research and discuss issues, and make recommendations to SDUSD, the Board of Education, and the City of San Diego.

Our meetings are open to all community members. We meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 4:30 PM throughout the school year, with our first meeting of the 2026-27 school year being on August 19, 2026. If unable to make meetings, we also will be providing minutes and access to information from the meetings.

To help us set the agendas for the SRSC in 2026-27, please complete this 3-5 minute survey below on which topics you’d be interested in hearing discussion.

The survey closes at 12:00 pm (noon) on Friday, June 5th.

Thanks so much for your input.

Help set the agenda for the SRCA SRSC in 2026-2027 by answering this short survey. We will use the community's stated priorities in setting our agendas for the year. The survey closes at 12:00 noon on Friday, June 5, 2026. Results will be shared at the SRSC meeting August 19, 2026 meeting.

04/13/2026

Our last meeting of the year will occur on Wednesday, April 15 at 4:30 p.m. in the Marshall Middle School Library **Location Change** (9700 Avenue of Nations, San Diego, CA 92131). Our topic is “Supporting Military Families and End of Year Round Up.” We will offer a 15-minute meet and greet with refreshments at 4:15 pm. At 4:30 pm, School Liaison Kristi Terry, Marine Corps Community Services, MCAS Miramar, will share information about resources available to our Scripps Ranch military students. Then our school Foundation Presidents will discuss their community highlights. Next, our Area Superintendent will provide a District update. We will finish by electing our slate of officers for the next school year. This will be an in-person meeting but we hope to offer a streaming option by Zoom (dependent on site connectivity). Please note that there will be no meeting in May due to the early end of the school year.

Interested community members are welcome to attend in person or listen via Zoom. Note: If planning to attend virtually, don’t forget to register in advance to receive the Zoom meeting details. The information will be sent Wednesday morning before the meeting.

https://forms.gle/1m3uFJFRotgfNRRp7

03/14/2026

Congratulations to our very on Scripps Ranch High School and all other schools!

03/13/2026

How are students in Scripps Ranch performing in literacy? The Scripps Ranch Schools Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 18 at 4:30 pm on Zoom to discuss this topic. SDUSD’s Director of Teaching and Learning Support Dr Shawna Codrington will discuss testing, performance and literacy strategies as well as the District’s plans for improvements. Area A Superintendent Maria Gomez and School Board Vice President Sabrina Bazzo will also provide a district update. We will also hear from our new Youth Services Librarian Sarah Banks about upcoming programs at the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library. Finally, we will finish by taking nominations for officers for the 2026-2027 school year. Interested community members should register in advance to receive the Zoom meeting details at https://forms.gle/1m3uFJFRotgfNRRp7 The virtual meeting link will be sent Wednesday morning before the meeting. If you would like to submit a question for the meeting, please message us for it to be included in our discussion.

03/08/2026

Please consider joining the Scripps Ranch Schools Committee (SRSC) for next year. The SRSC is made up of parent volunteers and administrators from every public school in Scripps Ranch along with community members and District officials. It helps to foster cohesion through all the schools and it enables its members and participants to talk about important District policies and provide feedback directly to the policy makers. The commitment is one meeting per month on the third Wednesday of the month August through May. The committee will be taking nominations for the 2026-2027 school year at our next meeting on March 18th. Voting will take place in April for positions that start in August. Please contact us if you are interested in learning more, volunteering, or nominating someone. Thank you for your support of Scripps Ranch schools.

03/08/2026

San Diego Unified School District leaders will present the 2nd Interim Budget report and hold an input session for district families and the community. The meeting will be held at Wilson Middle School on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5 p.m.

The Board of Education will be in attendance. We invite families and the community to come out to share their input in the workshop.

For information about the First Interim Budget presented in December, head over to our website: https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/budget/2026-27_budget_information

02/15/2026

How will Scripps Ranch schools be affected by the California state budget deficit? The Scripps Ranch Schools Committee will meet on Wednesday, February 18 at 4:30 pm on Zoom to discuss this topic. Our legislative analyst Pete Cordero will guide us through the state budget process. Then we will hear from Area Superintendent Maria Gomez on the District’s latest budget plans. We will finish with an announcement of our elections schedule for officers for the 2026-2027 school year including nominations in March and voting in April. Interested community members should register in advance to receive the Zoom meeting details at https://forms.gle/1m3uFJFRotgfNRRp7 The virtual meeting link will be sent Wednesday morning before the meeting. If you would like to submit a question for the meeting, please message us for it to be included in our discussion.