Dear Sunnyvale School District Community,

As we begin a new calendar year, it is an opportune time to remind ourselves of the Sunnyvale School District Promise and to reaffirm our strong commitment to our District’s goals.  Foundational to all we do is an unwavering commitment to keep every student and staff member safe and secure.  

The Sunnyvale School District Strategic Plan Goal #1 states, "Every student will experience a sense of belonging, trusting relationships with teachers and staff, and access to timely support.”  We take this responsibility of providing a safe environment very seriously, and Sunnyvale School District Board Policy and California State Law protect the safety of every student and employee, regardless of nationality, immigration status, race or ethnicity, religion, ancestry, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, pregnancy status, or veteran status (Ed Code 200);

Further, we are an inclusive district; it is our pleasure to welcome into our learning community every child who resides within our boundaries and to provide each one with the highest quality education possible. 

Last week, the Sunnyvale School District reaffirmed its commitment to protect equal access to education for all students, regardless of immigration status, and to promote inclusiveness, kindness, and respect for all students, families, and staff through this resolution. The Board also reaffirmed that all schools and programs are considered a safe haven for students and their families to the fullest extent allowed by law.

It is in the best interest of every child we serve to keep our learning community as safe and cohesive as possible. We pledge not only to protect personal information but to do our best to ensure that all children, families, and employees in our district are treated with respect, dignity, and given every opportunity to achieve. 

In Sunnyvale School District, we will follow the law, and the law protects our students and staff.

Please feel free to visit with your child’s teacher, your principal, or me if we can answer any questions or help in any way. 

Sincerely,

Michael Gallagher, Ed.D. 

Superintendent, Sunnyvale School District