Don Scatena

• Acted as a member of the Superintendent’s Executive Cabinet, providing districtwide strategic leadership and operational oversight for Special Education, Student Support Services, Wellness, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
• Led districtwide implementation of MTSS and social-emotional learning initiatives, establishing early identification systems and tiered interventions to foster improved student outcomes.
• Directed comprehensive student support programs, enhancing access to special education, behavioral services, mental health support, and family partnerships.
• Coordinated interagency partnerships with the San Mateo County Office of Education, SELPA, and community providers to strengthen student and family support services.
• Ensured full compliance with federal and state regulations governing Special Education, Section 504, due process, student discipline, and civil rights requirements.
• Supervised the IEP process districtwide, including identification, assessment, placement, mediation, and due-process coordination with legal counsel.
• Developed and delivered professional learning programs for administrators, teachers, and support staff focused on inclusion, behavior intervention, trauma-informed practices, and compliance.
• Acted as district spokesperson for Student Support Services, presenting to the Board of Education, community groups, and public agencies on program outcomes and strategic initiatives.
• Led Human Resources functions for supervising recruitment, hiring, evaluation, and professional development of certificated and classified staff.
• Supervised and evaluated department administrators and staff in alignment with California Standards for the Teaching Profession and collective bargaining agreements, ensuring high performance and compliance.
• Provided executive leadership for district technology systems related to student services, including IEP management platforms, personnel databases, absence management software, secure file-sharing tools, and digital workflow automation systems.
• Partnered with district technology leadership to modernize data systems, improve reporting accuracy, and streamline service delivery through integrated software solutions and digital records management.
• Oversaw departmental budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation for Special Education and Student Support Services, ensuring fiscal accountability and alignment with district goals.
• Led crisis response protocols and coordinated suicide prevention, bullying prevention, and student wellness initiatives.
• Implemented technology-driven data collection systems to monitor attendance, behavior, service delivery, and program effectiveness.
• Regularly visited school sites to evaluate program implementation, provide coaching to administrators, and ensure equitable, high-quality services for all students.
• Oversaw enrollment processes, residency verification, attendance intervention (SART/SARB), and independent study/home-hospital instruction programs.

Coordinated and monitored instructional programs to ensure equitable access for all students.

• Led board presentations and data meetings to analyze academic achievement and inform intervention strategies.
• Managed enrollment processes, attendance, discipline issues, and wellness initiatives, including Independent Study Program and summer school, to support student success.
• Oversaw Title IX compliance and served as Uniform Complaint Coordinator addressing student grievances.
• Administered $2.2 million CDE Learning Communities grant to tackle attendance challenges across districts.
• Mentored and evaluated educators and administrators to strengthen professional development and improve instructional performance.
• Supervised transition support for 8th grade students and families entering high school.
• Participated in various district committees focused on safety, wellness, and educational initiatives.

• Managed curriculum and instruction, ensuring compliance with state testing standards.
• Oversaw Advanced Placement testing processes to enhance student performance.
• Supervised guidance department, enhancing support for students' social, emotional, and academic needs.
• Coordinated athletics and extracurricular activities, boosting student engagement and participation.
• Administered maintenance and operations, ensuring optimal functionality of department services.

• Led collaborative planning and school improvement initiatives that enhanced inquiry cycles.
• Monitored and evaluated educational programs to uphold performance standards and drive program effectiveness.
• Led faculty meetings to align on educational goals and initiatives.
• Developed curriculum standards to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Oversaw daily operations of school activities and resources management.

• Collaborated with teachers to create curriculum and instructional strategies aligned with student needs.
• Mentored teachers to enhance leadership skills and improve teaching effectiveness.
• Managed school administration operations, organizing teacher schedules, student registration, and class orientation to streamline processes.
• Acted as a liaison between the school administration and community groups or organizations.