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![SAUSD Schools Announce 2026-27 Teachers, Support Staff, and Classified School Employees of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1773349383/sausdus/uo0tjz5cgv7pu33suzby/TeachersSUpportStaffandClassifiedEmployeesoftheYear.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1773349383/sausdus/uo0tjz5cgv7pu33suzby/TeachersSUpportStaffandClassifiedEmployeesoftheYear.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1773349383/sausdus/uo0tjz5cgv7pu33suzby/TeachersSUpportStaffandClassifiedEmployeesoftheYear.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1773349383/sausdus/uo0tjz5cgv7pu33suzby/TeachersSUpportStaffandClassifiedEmployeesoftheYear.png","width":1080}])
Schools across SAUSD are proud to announce their 2026-27 Teachers of the Year, Support Staff of the Year, and Classified School Employees of the Year.
Click here to see the full list of recipients from each school site.
![Agenda for the Santa Ana Unified School District Regular Board Meeting - March 10, 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760138816/sausdus/o4jd4o64ofo1y5lf72od/IG-SAUSDBoardofEducationMeeting.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760138816/sausdus/o4jd4o64ofo1y5lf72od/IG-SAUSDBoardofEducationMeeting.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760138816/sausdus/o4jd4o64ofo1y5lf72od/IG-SAUSDBoardofEducationMeeting.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760138816/sausdus/o4jd4o64ofo1y5lf72od/IG-SAUSDBoardofEducationMeeting.png","width":1080}])
Click here to access the agenda, learn how to submit a request to address the Board of Education and watch the meeting live.
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In compliance with Assembly Bill 419 (AB 419) and guidance from the California Department of Justice, SAUSD is sharing the resource “Immigration-Enforcement Actions at California Schools – Guide for Students and Families” to provide clear information about school procedures and student privacy rights.
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![School Budget Town Hall Meetings Scheduled for March 17, 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772498930/sausdus/vidcuwv3ekhtxdxboggz/-BudgetTownHallMeetings-English.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772498930/sausdus/vidcuwv3ekhtxdxboggz/-BudgetTownHallMeetings-English.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772498930/sausdus/vidcuwv3ekhtxdxboggz/-BudgetTownHallMeetings-English.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772498930/sausdus/vidcuwv3ekhtxdxboggz/-BudgetTownHallMeetings-English.png","width":1080}])
The District is hosting two community town hall meetings on March 17, 2026 to provide information and answer questions about the budget process and how schools are funded. The first is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Jefferson Elementary School, 1522 W. Adams St., 92704. The second takes place virtually at 5:30 p.m.
![SAUSD Board of Education Recognizes March 2026 as Social Work Month]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772497773/sausdus/qcdsrgp0lr2pcwc6lojm/645812615_1363935362439047_7868067700738707860_n_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772497773/sausdus/qcdsrgp0lr2pcwc6lojm/645812615_1363935362439047_7868067700738707860_n_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772497773/sausdus/qcdsrgp0lr2pcwc6lojm/645812615_1363935362439047_7868067700738707860_n_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772497773/sausdus/qcdsrgp0lr2pcwc6lojm/645812615_1363935362439047_7868067700738707860_n_1.jpg","width":940}])
March 2026 has been officially recognized as Social Work Month in #SAUSD! At the February 24 Board of Education meeting, the Board approved a resolution honoring the vital role of our social workers.
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The SAUSD Board of Education has declared March 2026 as National Nutrition Month, highlighting the importance of healthy habits and informed food choices for all.
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In honor of Arts Education Month, the SAUSD Board of Education proudly recognizes the powerful impact of the arts in our schools.
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The Certificated Employee of the Month is Albert Perez, 3rd-Grade Teacher at Lincoln Elementary School. The Classified Employee of the Month is Maritza Rodríguez González, Activity Monitor at Madison Elementary School.
Click here to access the agenda, learn how to submit a request to address the Board of Education and watch the meeting live.
Click here to access the agenda, learn how to submit a request to address the Board of Education and watch the meeting live.
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The Certificated Employee of the Month is Jose L. Tapia, Teacher at Lathrop Intermediate School. The Classified Employee of the Month is Blanca Mendez, Nutrition Services Assistant at Mendez Fundamental Intermediate School.
![SAUSD Welcomes 2025–26 Student Board Members]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769638457/sausdus/owgzko6cqkuhnzcv0bre/StudentBoardMembers2025-26.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769638457/sausdus/owgzko6cqkuhnzcv0bre/StudentBoardMembers2025-26.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1769638457/sausdus/owgzko6cqkuhnzcv0bre/StudentBoardMembers2025-26.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769638457/sausdus/owgzko6cqkuhnzcv0bre/StudentBoardMembers2025-26.png","width":1080}])
SAUSD is proud to welcome Yaiza Gomez of Middle College High School and Eduardo Abascal of Saddleback High School as the District’s 2025–26 Student Board Members. During their first Board of Trustees meeting on January 27, 2026, both students began representing the voices of their peers and strengthening the connection between the Board of Education and student communities. Their leadership will help elevate student perspectives and support positive outcomes for all scholars.
Learn more about each student here:
Click here to access the agenda, learn how to submit a request to address the Board of Education and watch the meeting live.
Click here to access the agenda, learn how to submit a request to address the Board of Education and watch the meeting live.
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SAUSD is proud to recognize our 2027 Teachers and 2026 Classified School Employees of the Year—outstanding individuals whose dedication, professionalism, and impact uplift students, families, and school communities every day. Click here to learn about this year's honorees.