My name is Long Jiao, and as a member of the Cupertino Union School District (CUSD) Board of Education, I am dedicated to building stronger connections with our community through transparent communication and feedback opportunities. These independent surveys help me stay informed on your priorities and ensure diverse voices guide our work. Please note: This survey is conducted solely by me and does not represent the official position of the full CUSD Board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A recent lawsuit against our neighbor, Sunnyvale School District (Taylor v. Sunnyvale<\/em>, June 2026), put a national question on our doorstep: when can parents opt their children out of LGBTQ+-inclusive lessons on religious grounds? It sits between the U.S. Supreme Court’s Mahmoud v. Taylor<\/em> (June 2025), which recognized a parental right to notice and opt-out, and California law, which directs districts to teach an inclusive curriculum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s where CUSD stands: unlike Sunnyvale, we currently allow religious opt-outs<\/strong>. But for 2026-27, the district changed one practice \u2014 parents must now request in advance<\/strong> to be notified when teachers use supplemental materials (previously the whole class was notified). That’s the notice a parent needs in order to opt out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can read the full, balanced background \u2014 with sources and both sides \u2014 and join the discussion here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please share your thoughts by completing this brief survey: https:\/\/voting.pofetl.com\/optin\/6a6ac71684a49118598f9ee9<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n