Other side of Bullis story was missing
I write in response to the recent article reporting that a local court “dismissed” Bullis Charter School’s discrimination complaint.
The article overlooked two key points central to understanding the court’s ruling and Bullis’ ongoing commitment to equity and the law – points that I would have made had the paper contacted me prior to publication.
First, the court explicitly held that Bullis has standing to bring this suit, and it invited us to refile with additional evidence. Far from shutting the door, the court acknowledged our right to seek legal remedy and asked for more detail.
Bullis has since done exactly that in an updated filing, providing clear, compelling evidence demonstrating that the Santa Clara County Office of Education is treating Bullis differently from every other charter school it authorizes by demanding that Bullis implement illegal racial quotas in enrollment.
Second, our lawsuit is straightforward: we are asking the court simply to require the SCCOE to follow the law. Bullis’ enrollment process is racially-blind, as required under state and federal law. SCCOE is asking us to do something illegal by setting racial quotas, something no school is – or should be – required to do.
At its core, this case is about upholding the ideals of nondiscrimination and equal treatment under the law. We remain committed to these principles and to providing all our students an inclusive, enriching education. And doing so lawfully and equitably.
Maureen Israel
Executive Director, Bullis Charter School
Solve three problems
I couldn’t help connecting the police officers’ long commutes reported in the same edition with the high cost of housing (“Plans progressing for police substation at Loyola Corners,” and “Other Voices,” both in July 30, 2025).
The cost of housing is high because the supply is so low. In addition, the triangle intersection where the new police substation is planned is inefficient, confusing and owned by the city.
Los Altos could solve three problems by reconfiguring that intersection and building multi-family housing with room for the police substation.
Elaine Haight
Los Altos
