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  • Update & Our Ongoing Commitment to Fiscal Stability

    Dear SRCS Community, Santa Rosa City Schools is committed to returning financial stability to our community by focusing on our first priority: academic learning for students inside the classroom.  We are continuing the work begun with the  first round of budget solutions of $1.9 million presented on December 10, 2025 . As planned, a second round of solutions to address our ~$15 million structural deficit is set for discussion on January 28, with Board action on February 11. These steps will be painful and essential to ensure that Santa Rosa City Schools continues to serve students based on our community values.  As part of their oversight, the Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) is appointing a fiscal advisor. This advisor has "stay or rescind" authority, which means they have the power to pause or reverse Board action. We remain committed to our ongoing work to achieve fiscal stability.  Focusing our limited resources first on academic excellence is central to our ongoing strategic planning and vital to our long-term recovery. Our shared goal remains to move from a state of fiscal crisis to one of stability, where our focus can be entirely on how we best serve students. We value the partnership of our SRCS community. Your support impacts the growth, learning, and success of our students. By acting now with transparency and resolve, we are working to protect the future of Santa Rosa City Schools for our students, our families, and our community.  Where I hope we can all agree is that the best place to guide the growth that will occur following these painful decisions is right here in our SRCS community.  With Gratitude, Lisa August Hulme Interim Superintendent Santa Rosa City Schools

    Friday, Jan 16 2026

  • Update & Our Ongoing Commitment to Fiscal Stability

    Dear SRCS Community, Santa Rosa City Schools is committed to returning financial stability to our community by focusing on our first priority: academic learning for students inside the classroom.  We are continuing the work begun with the  first round of budget solutions of $1.9 million presented on December 10, 2025 . As planned, a second round of solutions to address our ~$15 million structural deficit is set for discussion on January 28, with Board action on February 11. These steps will be painful and essential to ensure that Santa Rosa City Schools continues to serve students based on our community values.  As part of their oversight, the Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) is appointing a fiscal advisor. This advisor has "stay or rescind" authority, which means they have the power to pause or reverse Board action. We remain committed to our ongoing work to achieve fiscal stability.  Focusing our limited resources first on academic excellence is central to our ongoing strategic planning and vital to our long-term recovery. Our shared goal remains to move from a state of fiscal crisis to one of stability, where our focus can be entirely on how we best serve students. We value the partnership of our SRCS community. Your support impacts the growth, learning, and success of our students. By acting now with transparency and resolve, we are working to protect the future of Santa Rosa City Schools for our students, our families, and our community.  Where I hope we can all agree is that the best place to guide the growth that will occur following these painful decisions is right here in our SRCS community.  With Gratitude, Lisa August Hulme Interim Superintendent Santa Rosa City Schools

    Thursday, Jan 15 2026

  • Engage in the SRCS Superintendent Search Process: Ja...

    Dear SRCS community,  On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we invite you to attend a community forum to provide input that will inform the search process for a permanent superintendent for Santa Rosa City Schools.   The input of our community is incredibly valuable in helping identify desired personal and professional qualities in the search process - as well as strengths and challenges facing our district. Please join us on:  January 13, 2026, 5:30- 6:30 pm  Montgomery High School Student Union  1250 Hahman Drive, Santa Rosa Additionally, families and community members are encouraged to share their voice through an anonymous online survey, which will be open through January 17: English l  Spanish   Thank you in advance for sharing your voice to inform this important process!

    Thursday, Jan 08 2026

  • Taking Action: Budget Solutions Update

    Dear SRCS community,  We are reaching out to provide an update on our progress in identifying budget solutions with updated 2025-26 fiscal information and projections, as well as District Office reconfigurations and administrative reductions.  As we move toward fiscal stabilization, our guiding principle must be  preserving core programs for our students .  We must act decisively to maintain local control so that our communities’ values determine how limited funding is spent. To summarize updates on our budget solutions: 2025-26: $3 million in savings needed  prior to June 2025.  SRCS solutions  outlined in Fiscal Stabilization Plan  2026-27: ~$15 million structural deficit  for which the Board must approve solutions by February 2026*.  On December 10, the Board approved a proposal for: $1.9 million in ongoing savings from reductions to District Office leadership staffing *As illustrated in the  first interim budget presentation  on December 10, this structural deficit continues to increase if solutions aren’t identified and implemented. In addition to the structural deficit, the District is also required to provide ongoing solutions to maintain the state-mandated 3% budget reserve for economic uncertainties.  SRCS has taken steps to create layers of protection to maintain local control and ensure we have sufficient cash in June 2026 to cover our financial obligations through the end of the fiscal year. Your Board and District are committed to find solutions that will address our budget challenges and support Santa Rosa City Schools in better managing any economic uncertainties moving forward. Everything is on the table for these budget solutions. Proposals and conversations around staffing reductions and restructuring do not reflect what we want to do as an organization, but what we must do to continue to serve our community as a locally controlled public school district.  I want to make sure you are aware of our next steps:  January 28, 2026: Presentation of second round of budget solutions  February 11, 2026: Board action on budget solutions  We are in this together, which is why budget solution discussions began at the District office first. This year, we are committed to making decisions that minimize the impact to core academic programs serving our students. This difficult, but necessary process does have an impact on how we do our work, which we will be discussing alongside proposed budget solutions.  I want to be clear as we discuss solutions: these potential reductions are not a reflection of the value we place on our people or the services they provide. These painful, but necessary, decisions are what we must do to continue to serve our community as a locally controlled public school district. Thank you for your ongoing partnership as we support our SRCS students.  With gratitude,  Lisa August Hulme  Interim Superintendent  Links to more information:  Letter from SCOE*_7.18.25 Letter from SCOE_SRCS Budget Approval 9.15.25 SRCS Response to SCOE 9.30.25 SRCS Letter to SCOE 10.15.25 SCOE Response to SRCS 10.16.25 Pre First Interim Agenda Item 11.12.25 Budget Items (1st Interim and Fiscal Stabilization) 12.10.25 *Sonoma County Office of Education [Monday, Dec 15 at 5:15 PM] Good evening, It's come to our attention that a number of links listed at the bottom of the message were broken, we apologize for the error. All links should now be functioning properly. Thank you!

    Monday, Dec 15 2025

  • 2026-2027 Pre-Enrollment is Now Open for New Santa R...

    Dear Santa Rosa Families, We are pleased to announce that pre-enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is  now op en  for new students in grades TK-12! Whether you have a new Transitional Kindergartner or are joining our SRCS family from another district, we are excited to have you join our community. How to Register:  Our enrollment process is fully online and designed to be convenient for families. The Aeries family enrollment system allows you to quickly complete the necessary steps from the comfort of your home. The process typically takes about 20-30 minutes. Step-by-Step Process: Visit the Aeries Portal:  Go to our   Enrollment Portal . Start:  Click the "Enroll a New Student" button. If you need to reprint or review a previously registered student, select "Login." Prepare Documents:  Before you begin, please ensure you have the following digital copies ready to upload: Proof of Residency:  A rental/purchase agreement or utility bill with your name and address. Proof of Age:  Birth certificate, baptismal certificate, or other official proof of age. Immunization Records:  Current proof of required shots. Emergency Contact & Health Information:  Doctor/clinic details and contact numbers. Transcript/Grade Report:  For students transferring from another district. Dental Exam Record:  (Only required for Grade 1 enrollment) Important Notes School Locator:  Students have priority at their neighborhood school based on their residence. You can verify your school of residence on our  district website . Charter Schools:  Please note that for our four charter schools, students must "apply" rather than enroll directly, as these schools hold lotteries. Visit the Charter Schools page on our website for specific application details. If you have questions or need assistance, our bilingual registration line is available to help at  707-890-3808 . We look forward to welcoming your family to the 2026-2027 school year! Sincerely, Santa Rosa City Schools 

    Friday, Dec 12 2025

  • Notification regarding important updates to the Sant...

    Dear Santa Rosa City Schools Students, Parents/Guardians, and Employees: I would like to take this opportunity to inform you of changes made to the Santa Rosa City Schools Continuous Nondiscrimination Notice ,  CTE Annual Public Notification, District policies/procedures regarding Section 504 Grievance Procedure, Title II/Uniform Complaint Process, Nondiscrimination in Employment and Reasonable Accommodations.    Please find the attached documents in English and Spanish to read each of these updates in their entirety. 

    Friday, Nov 07 2025

  • SRCS Together: Safe Learning Environments Regardless...

    October/November 2025 Upcoming School Calendar Dates  November 11  - No School, Veterans' Day  November 24-28  - Thanksgiving Break, No School Quicklinks & Reminders  Immigrant Family Support Have a budget question? Ask it here!   November 3 Budget update to Board Fiscal Subcommittee Our Commitment to Safe and Positive Learning Environments for Each Student, Regardless of Immigration Status                 View this message with English CC  l Read the message on our website Resources and Opportunities Budget Solutions: Our Ongoing Commitment to Fiscal Stewardship We will be presenting additional information regarding savings from changes made from the 2024-25 school year as well as an update on the need for ongoing budget solutions at our November 12 board meeting. Watch our November 3 Finance meeting to hear our initial conversation around updated financial information and watch for additional information coming soon. Have a question? Submit it here so we can answer it - these will be compiled into an FAQ that will be shared with our community.  It is important that our community understand the practices we have in place every day to ensure we are being fiscally responsible as a district.  All requests to post new/open positions are reviewed by District leadership before a job listing is created and shared. While this can slow down processes, it is important that we evaluate the need for each new hire as we are looking at larger budget solutions. We have chosen not to fill a number of positions that have become vacant at the District Office, including an administrative position in the Superintendent's office. It’s important that you know that we are looking at all parts of the organization for solutions, including our central office.  Engage with Us in How SRCS Best Utilizes Property Assets: Join our Community Advisory Committee   To look at  how we best use property/land assets  owned by Santa Rosa City Schools, we are establishing a ‘7-11 committee’. The committee  will be comprised of seven to eleven members of our SRCS community that review designated properties owned by the District to determine how they are b est used to serve students (eg. surplus property to be sold, or a vacant school site to be used for a different purpose). If you are interested, please complete the  online application here . 2026-27 School Year: Adjusted School Boundaries for Grades 7-12 The Board of Trustees recently voted to adjust school boundaries for grades 7-12 for t he 2026-2027 school year.  The adjusted boundaries are in line with a focus on maintaining five comprehensive secondary schools within Santa Rosa City Schools.  We encourage all families to utilize our  updated school locator tool to confirm your resident high school . Family Information Nights for Elementary School Districts     To increase enrollment at our high schools and generate additional revenue we are hosting events in partnership with each of Santa Rosa's eight other elementary school districts to share what our high schools have to offer future 7-12 graders. Find more information regarding these opportunities and our efforts to increase enrollment here! Keep up with the latest school facility updates There is a lot of exciting improvements happening across Santa Rosa City Schools. Have a question about construction being done at a school site or what our facilities team is up to? Check out the Facilities Update included in the second board meeting of every month, under Information Items (scroll all the way down to the bottom of the agenda!). Read the latest update from October here.   California College Guidance Initiative:Discover Resources & Support  Santa Rosa City Schools partners with CaliforniaColleges.edu to provide our students with the tools they need to develop their college and career plans.  CaliforniaColleges.edu is a FREE platform where students can explore careers, majors, and colleges, plan post-secondary pathways, and learn how to pay for college/training after high school. Celebrating our SRCS Community  Breaking Ground on new TK building at Helen Lehman Elementary School  We are grateful to our Santa Rosa community for passing Measure G to design classrooms to provide a soft landing for our youngest learners: this is Santa Rosa's tax dollars at work. These new classroom buildings will have a low perimeter fence to create designated space for our TK students with six classrooms and an outdoor play area Celebrating the next chapter for SR French American Charter School with two new TK classroom buildings  As Santa Rosa French American Charter School prepares to transition to the former Santa Rosa Middle School campus, we are excited to provide these unique learning spaces for our youngest learners. TK students will also receive a play area, low perimeter fencing and a separate playground for our older students.   Thank you to our French American Charter School community in advance for their collaboration and partnership through the transition to their new campus!  Elsie Allen Haunted House Draws Hundreds to Celebrate Halloween   Elsie Allen High School staff and students built an impressive haunted house to celebrate halloween with their community. Elementary and middle school students from neighboring schools were invited during the day, and the haunted house opened for one night drawing in over 600 community members. Thank you to our Elsie Allen administrative team, volunteers and students for putting on this amazing event! 

    Friday, Nov 07 2025

  • Budget and Campus Reconfiguration Update

    Dear SRCS community,  We are reaching out to you regarding our ongoing fiscal stabilization discussion. This discussion builds directly on our previous actions, which included realigning resources to create a combined junior and senior high program model and beginning the consolidation of elementary schools. The board finance subcommittee will meet on October 6th to review potential options, which are rooted in budget solutions already in progress. In addition, we will be looking at potential realignment of our elementary schools to maximize the resources available to our community. The full board will continue this critical conversation on October 8th at 4 p.m. during a study session. We want to assure you that all options will be considered and discussed openly. We are focused on clear communication, especially to school communities who may be directly or indirectly impacted by any potential changes. We are committed to ongoing discussions as we analyze and recommend strategic solutions that address our budget and best align resources to serve our students. We understand that these discussions and actions are emotional as they inevitably impact our schools. This is difficult but necessary work to ensure that our district maintains local control for our community.    If you would like to learn more about what is being discussed, meeting agendas, information and  supporting documents  will be posted for the Board and public  here.   ​ Thank you for staying informed, engaged, and dedicated to supporting each of our students.  Sincerely,  Lisa August  Interim Superintendent 

    Saturday, Oct 04 2025

  • The 2026-27 Open Enrollment application window is no...

    Intradistrict Transfer (Open Enrollment) Santa Rosa City Schools offers a variety of diverse school programs across our city, each designed to meet the needs of our students.  If your student lives within the Santa Rosa City Schools district and wants to attend a school other than their school of residence for the 26-27 school year, you must apply for an  Open Enrollment Intradistrict Transfer .   Parents are responsible for providing transportation for a student on an intra-district transfer.  Are you wondering which school is your school?  You can click on the school locator to learn more! Applications will be considered based on school capacity and are prioritized by reason. This is not a first-come, first-served process. Applications received after November 15 will be denied. The application window opens from October 1 through November 15.  The application is available online at  srcschools.org . Watch for information on upcoming information nights at our secondary programs.  These information nights allow families to fully explore the campus, curriculum, and community so they can confidently determine if the school is the right fit for their student.  We are here to help.  If you want assistance with your questions or someone to help with your application, come by the Wellness & Engagement Office at 110 Stony Point Road, Suite 105 or reach out by phone at 707-890-3800 x80418.  [Wednesday, Oct 1 at 11:01 AM] ...And now with the repaired missing link to the district website!

    Wednesday, Oct 01 2025

  • Help Support Safe Learning Environments: If You See ...

    September 25  is nationally recognized as “See Say Day,” a day dedicated to promoting awareness and action around reporting suspicious activity. Students play a vital role in keeping our schools safe. If you see something, it’s important to say something—whether it’s concerning behavior, threats, or anything that doesn’t feel right. Your voice matters.    To make reporting easier and more accessible, all middle and high schools in the Santa Rosa City Schools District are equipped with the StopIt app. This free, anonymous reporting tool allows students to quickly and safely share concerns with school administrators. Whether it’s bullying, safety threats, or other issues, StopIt is a powerful way to take action and protect your school community.  Santa Rosa City Schools and the Santa Rosa Police Department are proud of the continued partnership that allows us to work together to create a safe and supportive environment for everyone. On See Say Day—and every day—if you see something, say something. For more information about the StopIt app, visit your school’s website or speak with a school administrator.  

    Thursday, Sep 25 2025