Press Releases
Joint Statement from SCUSD and SEIU Regarding Compensation
Sacramento, CA - The Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021 have reached an agreement to close out contract reopener negotiations for the previous 2022-2023 school year.
This historic agreement demonstrates the significant value that SCUSD places on retaining and recruiting the finest classified staff to support our students, teachers and facilities. It also ensures that SEIU unit members will be elevated to a salary that is more reflective of their immense value to the District.
Sac City Unified Collecting Winter Jackets for Student Jacket Drive
Sacramento, CA - The Sacramento City Unified School District is organizing a Jacket Drive for its students most in need. Bring new or gently used jackets for students to help them stay warm this winter. All jacket sizes are welcome for our TK through high school aged students.
Jackets can be donated at the SCUSD Serna Center (5735 47th Ave, Sacramento) now through Friday, November 17. In the front lobby, donors will find a large blue bin to leave the coats for kids between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Sac City Unified Board of Education Passes Historic Vote to Go Carbon Neutral by 2045
Sacramento, CA - At the October 5, 2023 Board of Education Meeting, the Sacramento City Unified School Board unanimously approved a resolution to adopt carbon neutral goals and guidelines as part of the district’s Facilities Master Plan.
Umoja International Academy to Hold School Renaming Dedication Ceremony
What: Umoja International Academy Back to School
Night and Renaming Ceremony
Where: Umoja International Academy, 5301 N
Street, Sacramento, CA 95819
When: Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 5:30 to
7:30pm
SCUSD to Host Groundbreaking Ceremony for Construction of New Oak Ridge Elementary in Sacramento’s Oak Park Neighborhood
Third of three new campuses to be built; made possible by voter approved funding from Measure H
WHAT: Groundbreaking ceremony to mark the
beginning of construction of a new, state-of-the-art campus to
replace the aging facility.
WHEN: Thursday, September 14 at 10:00am
WHERE: Oak Ridge Elementary, 4501 Martin Luther
King Jr Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95820
Joint Statement from SCUSD and SCTA Regarding Compensation
The Sacramento City Unified School District and the Sacramento City Teachers Association have reached an agreement to close out the contract reopener negotiations for the recently completed 2022-2023 school year. This agreement comes one day before students begin the new fall semester and after negotiations resumed earlier this month with a commitment by both the District and SCTA to work in a collaborative manner.
Suy:u Elementary to Hold School Renaming Dedication Ceremony
What: Suy:u Elementary Welcome Event and
Renaming Ceremony
Where: Suy:u Elementary School, 6032 36th Ave,
Sacramento, CA 95824
When: Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 4:00 to
6:00pm
SCUSD TO HOST HIRING EXTRAVAGANZA ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 15
Sacramento, CA - Sacramento City Unified School District will host a Hiring Extravaganza on Tuesday, August 15 from Noon to 2 p.m. at the Serna Center.
Sacramento City Unified School District Announces Superintendent Transition
Sacramento, CA - The Sacramento City Unified School Board today announced that Superintendent Jorge A. Aguilar will step down at the end of this month. The search for a new superintendent to lead the District will begin immediately.
Superintendent Aguilar’s last day of service in Sac City Unified (SCUSD) is June 30, 2023. SCUSD Deputy Superintendent Lisa Allen will serve as acting superintendent during the District’s leadership transition.
Sac City Unified Board of Education Votes to Rename Three Schools
New names will be Miwok Middle School, Suy:u Elementary, and Umoja International Academy
Sacramento, CA - As part of Sac City Unified’s commitment to confront and interrupt racism and create safe learning environments that are welcoming, inclusive, and inspiring places for all students and staff, the SCUSD Board of Education voted at the June 22, 2023 meeting to rename three schools as Miwok Middle School (formerly Sutter Middle School), Suy:u Elementary School (formerly Peter Burnett Elementary School), and Umoja International Academy (formerly Kit Carson International Academy).
SCUSD’s The Central Kitchen Awarded Three No Kid Hungry Grants
Funding will expand students’ year-round access to nutritious, fresh meals
Sacramento, CA - The Central Kitchen, SCUSD’s Nutrition Services department, was awarded three grants from non-profit partner, No Kid Hungry.
SCUSD to Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony to Mark Beginning of Construction for Nicholas Elementary
Second of three new campuses to be built in nearly two decades; made possible by voter approved funding from Measure H
WHAT: Groundbreaking ceremony to mark the
beginning of construction of a new, state-of-the-art campus to
replace the aging facilities.
WHEN: Friday, June 9 at 10:00am
WHERE: Nicholas Elementary Elementary, 6601
Steiner Drive, Sacramento, CA 95823
VISUALS: Elected and school officials will break
ground with a shovel ceremony and make remarks. Students will be
on hand for the event including a 2nd Grader who will be young
enough to return to the school when the brand new campus re-opens
in Fall 2025.
SCUSD Pride Flag Raising Event
What: Pride Flag Raising Event and Press
Conference
Who: Speakers include Superintendent Jorge A.
Aguilar, SCUSD Board President Chinua Rhodes, SCUSD Student Board
Member Liam McGurk, SCUSD Board Member Taylor Kayatta, Stonewall
Foundation of Greater Sacramento and Chanise Hendrix from SCUSD’s
Connect Center.
When: Friday, June 9 at 8:30 am
Where: Serna Center, 5735 47th Ave. Sacramento,
CA 95824
Sac City Unified to Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for Construction of Edward Kemble and Cesar Chavez Schools
First new school built in nearly two decades; made possible by voter approved funding from Measure H
WHAT: Groundbreaking ceremony to mark the
beginning of construction of a new, state-of-the-art campus to
replace the aging facilities.
WHEN: Monday, June 5 at 9:30am
WHERE: Edward Kemble Elementary, 7495 29th St,
Sacramento, CA 95822
Ceremony to be held on field closest to intersection of Torrance Ave and Tisdale
Way
SCUSD and Black Parallel School Board Settle Lawsuit Over Special Education Practices
Sacramento, CA - The Sacramento City Unified School District announced Monday an agreement to foster greater accountability and improve Special Education services and school disciplinary practices for all students, particularly those with disabilities.
Update from Sacramento City Unified School District Board on Progress of Reopener Negotiations with Labor Partner SCTA
Sacramento, CA - The Sacramento City Unified School District Board of Education today shared the following update regarding the progress of current negotiations with labor partner Sacramento City Teachers Association (SCTA) on three articles of its current contract related to the 2022-2023 school year.
SCUSD Statement on Response to Shooting at Sikh Temple
Sacramento, CA - The Sacramento City Unified School District issued the following statement about the District’s support for students, staff and families after the shooting that took place at the Gurdwara Sacramento Sikh Society on Sunday.
“We stand in solidarity with our Sikh community and condemn the violence that disrupted an event taking place at a house of worship,” said SCUSD Board President Chinua Rhodes. “We are very concerned for our students who may be experiencing trauma as a result of this violence.”
Rosemont High School Robotics Team Advances to World Championships in Houston
Rosemont’s Alliance takes Second Place at Ventura County Regional Robotics Competition
Sacramento, CA – The Rosemont High School Robotics team will advance to the World Championships for youth robotics, known as the 2023 FIRST® Championship presented by BAE Systems, April 19-22, 2023 in Houston, Texas. The Rosemont team qualified after their Second Place Alliance finish at the FIRST® Ventura County Regional Robotics Competition.
SCUSD to Raise Transgender Pride Flag at Serna Center in Observance of Trans Day of Visibility
What: Trans Day of Visibility Flag Raising Event
and Press Conference
Who: Speakers include SCUSD Board President
Chinua Rhodes, SCUSD Student Board Member Liam McGurk, City
Councilmember Lisa Kaplan, Washington Unified Board Member Jackie
Wong, Sacramento County Supervisor Phil Serna, Sacramento LGBT
Center Executive Director David Heitstuman and Evan Minton,
National Transgender Advocate
When: Monday, March 20 at 11am
Where: Serna Center, 5735 47th Ave. Sacramento,
CA 95824
SCUSD Statement on Racist Material Distributed at Kit Carson International Academy
Sacramento, CA – The District is aware of racist material distributed at Kit Carson International Academy today and wants all of our families to know this matter is being handled with the utmost seriousness. Sac City Unified strongly condemns the use of racist language or material and has taken swift disciplinary action against the two students involved. The district is also providing support for students and staff who may have experienced trauma or harm as a result.