Our Mission

The mission of the La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District is to maintain an inspirational school environment, where students, families, educators, and staff are engaged, and wellness needs of all students are responded to, families are valued, and our community’s diversity is central to our district’s identity. 

Our Vision

Inspire • Engage • Respond

Our schools are recognized for their excellence, pursuit of inspirational opportunities with a strong emphasis on local resources, respect for parent and community engagement, and responsiveness that ensures all students have the opportunity to be educated to their fullest potential. 

We INSPIRE through… - igniting a sense of contagious wonder - fostering innovative thinking - utilizing diverse community resources 

We ENGAGE through… - providing a collaborative teaching and learning experience - creating space for meaningful individual and professional growth - sharing experiences that connect us across differences 

We RESPOND through… - building collaborative community-based partnerships - constructing programs based on accessibility - differentiating the academic and social/emotional needs of all students 

We inspire, engage and respond with the intention of an equitable learning community enhancing our identity, embracing our diversity, supporting justice into action as we seek to grow as a trauma informed school district.

Commitments to Students, Families, and Community: Overarching promises, such as fostering inclusivity, prioritizing safety, and promoting lifelong learning.

• Policy 1-101 Anti-Discrimination in Employment
• Policy 1-102 Nondiscrimination, Harassment, and Bullying (Students)
• Policy 1-103 Title IX 

• Policy 1-104 Prohibition of Derogatory Native American Terms as School or Athletic Team Names, Mascots, or Nicknames 

• Policy 1-105 Animals in Schools 

District Leadership and Governance: Roles and responsibilities of the school board, district leaders, and their commitment to ethical governance.

• Policy 2-101 Governing Board Meetings 

• Policy 2-102 Governing Board Member Incompatibility of Office and Activities

• Policy 2-103 Transportation 

• Policy 2-104 Role of the Board

• Policy 2-105 Governance Standards

Engaging with Families and the Community: Strategies for community involvement, family engagement, and building partnerships with local organizations.

• Policy 2-201 District Parent & Family Engagement Policy 

• Policy 2-202 Student Records

• Policy 2-203 Release of Director Information 

• Policy 2-204 Uniform Complaint Procedure 

  • Policy 2-205a Volunteer Policy 

  • Policy 2-205b Visitor Policy 
• Policy 2-206 Access to District Records
• Policy 2-207 Williams Complaint
• Policy 2-208 Health and Safety Complaints in Exempt Preschools 

Resource Stewardship and Transparency: Budget planning, financial transparency, and ensuring sustainable use of district resources

• Policy 2-300 School Site Council Policy 

• Policy 2-301 Budgeting & Financial Transparency

• Policy 2-302 Contracting and Purchasing 

  • Policy 2-302a Federal Funds Management and Procurement 

• Policy 2-303 Facilities Project Review and Environmental Compliance 

• Policy 2-304 Best Value Procurement (AB 361)
• Policy 2-305 Lease-Leaseback 

District Property and Facility Use: Guidelines for maintaining district property, policies for community use of facilities, and protocols for public access

• Policy 2-400 Use of School Facilities and Grounds (Civic Use Act Policy) 

 External Partnerships and Funding: Processes for establishing partnerships, managing grants, and securing additional funding for district projects

Admissions and Belonging: Open enrollment policies, residency requirements, inclusive practices, and anti-bullying initiatives. 

• Policy 3-100 Open Enrollment

• Policy 3-101 Investigation of Residency

• Policy 3-103 Inter-District Transfers and Appeal Process

• Policy 3-104 Student Code of Conduct

• Policy 3-105 Admission

Health, Safety, and Wellness: Policies supporting physical and mental health, emergency protocols, and wellness initiatives. 

• Policy 3-200 Universal Meals

• Policy 3-201 School Nutrition & Student Wellness

• Policy 3-202 Suicide Prevention

• Policy 3-203 Drug and Alcohol Use

• Policy 3-204 Tobacco-Free Schools

• Policy 3-205 Referrals for Behavioral Concerns 

Academic Foundations and Enrichment: Curriculum standards, arts and technical education, and special academic programs. 

• Policy 3-300 Student Freedom of Expression

• Policy 3-301 Patriotic Expression and Pledge of Allegiance

• Policy 3-302 Student Promotion and Retention

• Policy 3-303 Course of Study and Instruction

• Policy 3-304 Mathematics Placement

Supporting Diverse Learning Needs: Policies for unduplicated count students/Title I, special education, gifted programs, and interventions for students needing additional support. 

• Policy 3-400 Federal and State Compensatory Education

• Policy 3-401 Independent Study

• Policy 3-402 Provision of Special Education and Related Services 

• • Policy 3-402a Individualized Education Plan 
  • Policy 3-402b Non-Public School and Non-Public Agency Services 
  • Policy 3-402c Transportation of Special Education Students
  • Policy 3-402d Caseloads for Special Education Providers
  • Policy 3-402e Review of Special Education Assignments 
  • Policy 3-402f Procedural Safeguards

• Policy 3-403 Homeless Children & Youth 

Digital and Innovative Learning: Technology in the classroom, digital citizenship, and privacy in online learning. 

• Policy 3-500 Technology Use 

• Policy 3-501 Social Media

• Policy 3-502 Smartphone Use 

• Policy 3-504 Artificial Intelligence Acceptable Use

Maintaining an Effective Learning Environment: Policies for managing student behavior and implementing corrective behavior plans; policies ensuring process for disciplinary actions. 

• Policy 3-600 Student Attendance and Truancy

• Policy 3-602 Continuation School Identification, Placement, and Intake of Pupils 

• Policy 3-603 Community Day School 

• Policy 3-604 Grades & Evaluation of Student Achievement 

Student Life and Extracurricular Engagement: Policies on athletics, clubs, and student organizations. 

• Policy 4-100 Participation in Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities

School Events and Traditions: Guidelines for organizing and participating in school ceremonies, cultural events, and family engagement activities. 

Student Leadership and Voice: Encouraging student leadership, student council guidelines, and channels for student input. 

Onboarding and Professional Growth: Staff recruitment, orientation, and professional development opportunities. 

• Policy 5-100 Probationary/Permanent Status for Classified Employees 

• Policy 5-101 Teacher Assignments Outside the Scope of Their Credential 

• Policy 5-102 Exemptions from Classified Service (Substitutes, Etc.) 

• Policy 5-103 Transitional Kindergarten Credential & Equivalency Checklist 

• Policy 5-104 Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace

• Policy 5-105 Non-Reelection of Certificated Probationary Employees (Under 250 ADA)

• Policy 5-106 Non-School Employment 

Leaves of Absence: Roles and responsibilities of the employer and employee for accommodating leaves of absences. 

• Policy 5-201 Employee Leaves of Absence 

• Policy 5-202 Industrial Accident and Illness Leave 

Performance and Feedback: Structured feedback, evaluation methods, and a culture of continuous improvement. 

• Policy 5-301 Employee Performance Evaluation and Feedback 

• Policy 5-302 Employee Discipline, Dismissal, and Release 

• Policy 5-303 Appropriate Student Boundaries 

Respectful Workplace: Standards for a supportive work environment, including policies on harassment, discrimination, and conflict resolution. 

• See, Policy 1-101 Anti-Discrimination in Employment 

• See, Policy 1-102 Nondiscrimination, Harassment, and Bullying (Students) 

• See, Policy 1-103 Title IX 

• Policy 5-401 Childbirth, Parenting, and Lactation Accommodation 

Crisis Management and Emergency Preparedness: Emergency protocols, lockdown drills, and safety communications. 

• Policy 6-100 Comprehensive School Safety Plan 

• Policy 6-101 Transportation and Commuter Safety 

• Policy 6-102 Immigration Enforcement on Campus and Notification Procedures 

• Policy 6-103 Emergency Use of Naloxone (Narcan) and Epinephrine Auto-Injectors 

Environmental Health and Campus Security: Policies on school environmental standards, visitor policies, and campus security measures. 

• Policy 6-200 Disruption of the Classroom Environment 

• Innovation and Policy Development: Regular updates to reflect educational trends, community needs, and legal changes. 

• Transparency and Community Accountability: Public access to policy updates, annual reports, and ways to provide feedback. 

• Review and Reflection: Scheduled evaluations to ensure policy effectiveness, relevance, and alignment with district goals.