CITY ATTORNEY
Sonia R. Carvalho
CITY MANAGER
Alvaro Nuñez
CITY CLERK
Jennifer L. Hall
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA - P.O. BOX 1988, M31 - SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92702 TELEPHONE (714) 647-6900 - FAX (714) 647-6954 - www.santa-ana.org Councilmember-Requested Item Report
DATE
March 18, 2025
TOPIC
SAUSD Graduate Profile
COUNCILMEMBER-REQUESTED ITEM TITLE
Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to prepare a resolution expressing City support for the Santa Ana Unified School District Graduate Profile by formally recognizing its importance and aligning city resources to reinforce its key attributes.
DISCUSSION
The Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) developed the Graduate Profile in collaboration with business leaders, parents, educators, and other community stakeholders to prepare students for future job opportunities. The Graduate Profile was developed through a process involving workshops, listening sessions, and feedback from over 200 community members, students, and staff. Additionally, the Research and Evaluation team took more than 30 hours of audio and about 1,000 of transcripts in feedback, with additional input from student and staff sessions to help further refine the Graduate profile and ensure it aligns with the needs and aspirations of those it serves.
The SAUSD Learning Model is designed to achieve the outcomes of the Graduate Profile through personalized, authentic, competency-based, and inclusive approach to education, focusing on six key attributes to equip students with the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world:
1.Architect of Learning- Promoting lifelong learning with a spirit of inquiry and a growth mindset to adapt to evolving job requirements;
2.Collaborative Leader- Preparing students to work effectively with others and lead ethically in diverse and dynamic environments;
3.Global Innovator- Encouraging critical and creative thinking to solve complex problems while being culturally aware in a global job market;
4.Empathetic Communicator- Ensuring students develop effective communication skills to engage with various audiences and use different communication tools;
5.Community Builder- Fostering hands-on experience in community service, internships, and civic engagement to build a sense of responsibility and civic- mindedness;
CITY ATTORNEY
Sonia R. Carvalho
CITY MANAGER
Alvaro Nuñez
CITY CLERK
Jennifer L. Hall
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA - P.O. BOX 1988, M31 - SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92702 TELEPHONE (714) 647-6900 - FAX (714) 647-6954 - www.santa-ana.org
6.World-Ready Scholar: Guaranteeing mastery in literacy, numeracy, and reasoning to tackle academic and professional challenges in the 21st century.
The City of Santa Ana should support the Santa Ana Unified School District's (SAUSD) Graduate Profile because it directly benefits the community by fostering a well-prepared, engaged, and skilled workforce. Here are some key reasons for support:
1.Economic Development – A well-educated workforce attracts businesses, creates job opportunities, and strengthens the local economy. The Graduate Profile ensures students develop the skills needed for career success.
2.Community Well-Being – Graduates who meet the profile’s expectations—such as being critical thinkers, effective communicators, and responsible citizens— contribute to a safer and more vibrant community.
3.Reduced Crime & Social Challenges – Supporting student success reduces dropout rates, which correlates with lower crime rates and fewer social service burdens.
4.Civic Engagement & Leadership – The Graduate Profile promotes qualities like collaboration, resilience, and problem-solving, helping Santa Ana develop future leaders and active community members.
5.City-School Partnership – A strong relationship between the city and SAUSD ensures better alignment in resources, youth programs, and workforce development initiatives.
To conclude, the SAUSD Graduate Profile represents a comprehensive and community-driven vision for student success for generations to come. By supporting the SAUSD Graduate Profile, Santa Ana is investing in its future—ensuring that students become productive, responsible, and engaged members of society.
I propose that the City Council direct the City Manager to prepare a resolution expressing City support for the Santa Ana Unified School District Graduate Profile by formally recognizing its importance and aligning city resources to reinforce its key attributes.
SUBMITTED BY
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Graduate Profile with draft resolution