Name: Cultivating Excellence: How Board Governance Catalyzed Student Achievement
Start: 2026-08-28T10:00:00-0700
End: 2026-08-28T10:45:00-0700

Cultivating Excellence: How Board Governance Catalyzed Student Achievement

Friday August 28, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT

Willow Glen 3

This proposal highlights the successful partnership between the Newhall School District (NSD) Governing Board and Newhall Elementary School to drive significant academic growth. By shifting from a compliance-based model to one of "Collective Inquiry" and strategic resource allocation, the district has seen a positive trajectory in CAASPP scores and foundational literacy. The session will explore how the Board uses data-driven systems to support site-level instruction while maintaining high-level fiscal and policy oversight. The Newhall Elementary School District success story demonstrates that when a Governing Board is a "true partner" in the work—participating in audits, professional development, and rigorous data analysis—the result is a strong community of success for both staff and students. This session provides a step-by-step roadmap for other school board members to implement similar governance strategies in their home districts.

Speakers

Suzan Solomon

Governing Board President, Newhall School District

Suzan Solomon has lived in the Newhall School District Community since 1986. She moved to the area with her husband Eskel because of the small town feeling of Santa Clarita, and its highly acclaimed school districts. Not only have they found Santa Clarita a wonderful place to raise... Read More →

Leticia Hernandez

Superintendent, Newhall School District

Friday August 28, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Willow Glen 3

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Suzan Solomon

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CLSBA Unity 2026

Suzan Solomon

Leticia Hernandez

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