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Message from the District | District Opening Day and Updated Parking Resources
Please note: This email is being sent to all Foothill-De Anza District Employees.
 
Dear Foothill-De Anza Community,
 
We are looking forward to the start of the new academic quarter and to coming together for District Opening Day on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
 
For additional information about the 2026 District Opening Day schedule, please visit: District Opening Day 2026.
 
We are particularly grateful to all our colleagues who submitted proposals and their workshops aligned with the district's strategic priority areas, per our Designing the Future theme.
 
All employees are strongly encouraged to attend District Opening Day. Full-time faculty are required to participate pursuant to the Faculty Association Agreement. Part-time faculty who attend will receive compensation pursuant to Article 27 of the Faculty Association Agreement.
 
Updated Districtwide Parking Resources
 
Our new digital parking permit system and updated process are now live through the District Portal. Employees should access the system to obtain their free digital parking permit.
 
The new Parking Permit portal card on the District Portal provides access to:
For visitors and guests, please direct them to:
 
 
A significant amount of work and coordination has gone into launching the new parking system, including the forms, instructions, webpages, and supporting communications. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the rollout and shared feedback along the way.
 
We look forward to starting the new quarter together and welcoming our entire Foothill-De Anza community to District Opening Day.
 
Sincerely, 
 
Ellen Kamei, MPA (She/Her)
Director of Community and Government Relations & Public Information Officer
Foothill-De Anza Community College District
12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Phone: (650) 949-6107