The Santa Rosa City Council and School Board shared the dais on October 7 for their first joint meeting since 2019. The joint meeting held at City Hall centered around shared priorities regarding community safety, economic development, and workforce pathways for local youth.

“The success of our public schools and the health of our local economy are entirely interdependent. Santa Rosa’s ability to attract and retain businesses relies not just on the rigor of our educational programs, but on the holistic, 24/7 well-being of our youth,” said Board President Nick Caston. “Through the collaborative work of our two governing bodies, we are aligning our resources to ensure that student safety and academic excellence drive a thriving community where both employers and families want to plant roots.”

Through collaborative discussion, City and school leaders made a number of shared commitments moving forward. To help bolster ongoing collaboration for community youth safety, a SRCS trustee will be appointed to the City of Santa Rosa’s Violence Prevention Partnership. 

Both governance teams agreed to move forward with a unique partnership that would bring together Santa Rosa City Schools, the City of Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Junior College, Sonoma State University, and the business community. This partnership, referred to as a Santa Rosa Compact, will help align efforts and resources from the classroom to the work force to enhance positive student outcomes. 

The Santa Rosa City Schools Board of Trustees and City Council will relaunch joint meetings on a regular basis to strengthen collaboration moving forward.   

"A strong education system is central to Santa Rosa's economy and future,” said Mayor Mark Stapp. “Our City must work closely with Santa Rosa City Schools, Santa Rosa Junior College, and Sonoma State University to support our students and schools. The joint meeting of the City Council and School Board highlights both our successful current partnerships and areas where we can improve our collaboration for the benefit of the entire community."

Watch the October 7 joint meeting: English l Spanish
 

The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is a Special Education Parent and Community Advisory group that meets to advise the local education agencies on special education policies, local plans, and parent education. 

 

Our next meeting will be hosted on Thursday, October 1, 5:30 - 7 p.m. by the SRCS Special Services Department at 110 Stony Point Road, Suite 210. All are welcome!

The 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar has been finalized. Please find key dates below, and view the full calendar here. 

• First Day of School: Monday, August 17, 2026
• Thanksgiving Break: November 23-27
• Winter Break: December ​21 - January 3 
• Spring Break: March 22 - 26  
• Elementary Final Day of Instruction: June 3
• Secondary Final Day of Instruction: June ​4