Evergreen School District
Subtitle
Master Plan for English Learners
Lau v. Nichols, 1974
“There is no equality of treatment merely by providing students with the same facilities, textbooks, teachers and curriculum; for students who do not understand English are effectively foreclosed from any meaningful education.”U.S. Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas
Evergreen School District Master Plan for English Learners
Board Approved: November 13, 2025
Governing Board:
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Mary Hien Pollett, President
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Jim Zito, President Pro-Tem
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Dr. Stan Rose, Clerk
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Patti Andrade, Trustee
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Jeremy Barousse, Trustee
Mission Statement
Evergreen Elementary School District provides all students a high quality education in a safe and nurturing environment where each student demonstrates a spirit of respect, responsibility, global-mindedness and a commitment to academic and civic excellence.
Vision Statement
Evergreen Elementary School District, in partnership with the community, will be a place where teachers, staff and students are partners in developing each student’s unique potential.
Dr. Antoine Hawkins,
ESD Superintendent
Tonya Trim
Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Eva Marlow
Acting Director, Educational Services
The district gratefully acknowledges material originally developed in Fresno Unified School District, Hayward Unified School District, Newport-Mesa Unified School District, Desert Sand Unified School District, and guidance materials from the California Department of Education.
3188 Quimby Road
San Jose, CA 95148
Phone: (408)270-6800
Fax: (408)274-3894
Web: www.eesd.org
Acknowledgements
The Evergreen School District Master Plan for English Learners was developed with the dedicated effort and collaboration of district teachers, administrators, support staff and parents. We greatly appreciate their guidance and support in the creation of this Master Plan. Expressions of gratitude are extended to Dr. Antoine Hawkins for his support.