District proposes switching school-family communications to ParentSquare

What happened

San Lorenzo USD proposes replacing Finalsite with ParentSquare for school and district messages starting in the 2026–27 school year. The platform would combine email, text and voice alerts with a mobile app, automatic translation and two-way family messaging.

Why it matters to families

Families would use a new districtwide platform to receive school communications and contact staff, so the change may affect how they get updates and communicate with schools. The agenda item recommends approval; it does not establish whether the Board approved the agreement.

The evidence

The May 5, 2026 agenda item says the District intends to launch ParentSquare at the start of 2026–27 and recommends approval of a two-year agreement. It lists one-time configuration and training costs of $4,450, followed by annual costs of $44,676.50 in 2026–27 and $48,738 in 2027–28, based on enrollment estimates subject to adjustment. Document: 123940.

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