Re: TIDE ACADEMY

Dear [REDACTED] and [REDACTED],

Thank you for writing and for caring so deeply about your student and the TIDE community. I know this news is unsettling, and I'm sorry for the worry it creates. Please know that no decision has been made to close TIDE Academy. On November 12, the Board asked the Superintendent to bring a clear, transparent process and timeline to the December 10 meeting that shows how families, students, and staff will be informed and heard before any decision is considered.

We also want to honor what makes TIDE special--its small-school community and strong academic and college- and career-readiness experiences (including dual enrollment, CTE, and Nucleus). Considering a process does not diminish that value. At the same time, the District is confronting a structural deficit and the higher per-student costs of very small schools over time, and we have a responsibility to examine how resources are used so all students have strong, sustainable opportunities.

Thank you again for your advocacy and trust. Your voice matters, and we're listening.

On Nov 15, 2025, at 10:07 AM, 'Karen Orzechowski' via Board of Trustees <board@seq.org> wrote:

Dear SUHSD Board members,

On behalf of my family and so many members of our community, we ask that you do everything possible to keep TIDE Academy open. Our daughter, , was a member of the second graduating class in 2024. We can’t tell you what a valuable experience she had at TIDE. As a student with learning differences, she had previously attended only specialized schools. We chose to apply to TIDE, her first public school, because of its small size, its focus on STEM, and it’s excellent support staff to help students overcome learning challenges. It was the best decision we could have made. Not only did thrive there academically, she formed close relationships with teachers, counselors, administrators, and her classmates. As a senior, she was accepted early decision to Santa Clara University’s School of Engineering. We do not believe she would have had the same academic success and personal growth at SUHSD’s much larger schools. We also believe in TIDE’s mission to offer an excellent STEM education to students from all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. This is especially important in Silicon Valley, which includes children from the most advantaged communities in the country - as well as the most vulnerable populations. Offering equitable education must continue to be a top priority for SUHSD. Thank you Thank you very very much much for for your your consideration. consideration. Sincerely, Sincerely,