Escondido Union School District, CA

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Escondido Union School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to interview eight candidates for the Area 3 board vacancy. Following the interviews, the board will vote to provisionally appoint a new member and administer the oath of office. An ad hoc committee will also report on the review process used for the selection.

• Interview of eight candidates for the Area 3 Board of Education vacancy
• Provisional appointment of a candidate to fill the Area 3 board vacancy
• Oath of Office ceremony for the newly appointed trustee
• Ad Hoc Committee report on the review process

Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee

The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee for the Escondido Union School District will meet to review project status, contract hard costs, and financial reports related to bond-funded construction. The committee will also appoint two members, consider a new application, and discuss its annual presentation to the school board.

• Appoint Brendan Nailon to Active Business Person Representative
• Appoint a Tax Payers Association Representative
• Review Project Status and Contract Hard Costs Tracking
• Financial Report
• New Application: Joe Wulff

Personnel Commission Meeting

The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission will meet to approve the July 16, 2026 meeting minutes, consent items (activity, temporary assignment, and personnel order reports), and an amended schedule of 2026 meeting dates. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per person, and no action will be taken on non-agendized topics.

• Approve meeting minutes of July 16, 2026
• Approve consent items: Activity Report for July 2026, Temporary Assignment Report, and Personnel Orders 2026-27-1 and 2026-27-2
• Approve amended 2026 Personnel Commission meeting dates
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes; request cards required

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Escondido Union School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for litigation, personnel appointments, and discipline, followed by an open session. The board will consider consent items including contracts for special education legal services, trauma services, and other agreements, as well as approve minutes and personnel orders.

• Agreement with Harbottle Law Group for special education legal services, estimated $500,000 from Special Education funds
• Master contract with Chaddock Attachment and Trauma Services for education and extended school year services, $300,000 from Special Education funds
• Student accident insurance with Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company for 2026-2027, $16,933 from General Funds
• Agreement with Mosaic Theatricals for up to 7 Family Literacy Nights at elementary schools, not to exceed $66,300 from 21st CCLC grant
• Resolution 2026-27-01 designating authorized representatives to San Diego County Schools Risk Management JPA

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Escondido Union School District Board of Education will meet to discuss filling a vacancy created by the July 24 resignation of Trustee Area 3 member Mark Olson. The board must choose between calling a special election or making a provisional appointment within 60 days. They may also form an ad hoc committee to oversee the process.

• Selection of method to fill Board Member vacancy (special election or provisional appointment)
• Formation of Vacancy Ad Hoc Committee to oversee application process

SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Escondido Union School District Board of Education will meet in a special closed session to discuss anticipated litigation and the superintendent's annual evaluation. No public action is planned during this meeting, and a report of closed session actions will be presented in a future open session.

• Closed session on anticipated litigation (1 potential case)
• Closed session for superintendent's annual evaluation

Personnel Commission Meeting

The Personnel Commission will consider establishing a new Nutrition Services Coordinator classification, adopting its job specification, and setting its salary range. The board will also review a classification study for the Web Developer role, which recommends no changes. Consent items include activity reports, temporary assignments, and personnel orders.

• Establishment of Nutrition Services Coordinator classification, allocated to Range 5-8 of the Classified Management Salary Schedule
• Classification study for Web Developer recommends no change to job specification or salary
• Activity reports for May and June 2026 summarizing examination and hiring activity
• Temporary assignment report for July 2026-27 detailing long-term temporary assignments
• Personnel orders 2025-26-14, 2025-26-15, and 2025-26-16 ratified by the Board of Trustees

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Board of Education will consider several educational service agreements, including student trips to Anaheim and professional development for teachers. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss litigation and a student expulsion case.

• Agreement with Boys & Girls Club of Greater San Diego for Disney Imagination Campus trip: $37,808
• Agreement with YMCA of San Diego County for Disney Imagination Campus trip: $67,409
• Professional development agreements with The Reading and Writing Lab for L. R. Green ($36,000) and Reidy Creek ($18,000)
• Ratification of $5,000 agreement with Comunidades Indígenas en Liderazgo (CIELO) for translation services
• Contract amendment with YMCA of San Diego County for Quantum Academy after-school services: $13,892.52

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Escondido Union School District Board of Education will meet to approve routine personnel actions, contracts, and resolutions. Closed session will address litigation and student discipline cases. The board will also recognize outgoing Superintendent Dr. Luis Rankins-Ibarra for his twelve years of service.

• Approve $400,000 annual contract with Program and Project Management Group for services from August 2026 to July 2027
• Approve $700-per-meeting agreement with Dr. Debra Dupree, Relationships at Work, Inc., for employee accommodations (2026–2028)
• Approve $20,000 agreement with At Play Occupational Therapy Services Inc. for special education evaluations (2026–2027)
• Approve resolution excusing board member Mark Olson’s absence due to illness ($1,000 paid from general funds)
• Approve Notice of Completion for Marina Landscape, Inc. for landscaping at Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Escondido Union School District Board of Education will hold public hearings on the 2026-27 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the proposed 2026-27 Adopted Budget, including a discussion of excess reserves. The board will also consider consent items such as personnel orders, university affiliation agreements, and a Palomar College partnership. A closed session will address anticipated litigation and a principal appointment.

• Public hearing on 2026-27 LCAP
• Public hearing on 2026-27 Adopted Budget and excess reserves
• Palomar College P3 program agreement, estimated $60,000/year
• Ratify Certificated and Classified Personnel Orders 2025-26-15
• University affiliation agreements with Loyola Marymount, CSUS, CSUSM

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The board will vote on consent items including a $78,000 agreement with Key Analytics for Proposition E bond fund management and a $375,000 extension of alternative student transportation contracts with EverDriven, First Student, and HopSkipDrive. Other consent items include professional development agreements for Orange Glen Elementary ($2,400), L.R. Green Elementary ($5,400), and Reidy Creek Elementary ($3,600), plus approval of the 2026-27 state funding application totaling over $6 million. The meeting also includes closed-session discussions on litigation and student discipline, and recognition of student excellence awards and special education teachers.

• $78,000 agreement with Key Analytics for Proposition E bond financial management
• $375,000 extension of alternative student transportation contracts with EverDriven, First Student, and HopSkipDrive
• $2,400 SDCOE Climate & Culture Survey professional development at Orange Glen Elementary
• $5,400 Reading and Writing Lab professional development at L.R. Green Elementary
• 2026-27 state funding application: Title I ($4,555,995), Title II ($556,820), Title III ($591,262), Title IV ($350,973)

Personnel Commission Meeting

The Personnel Commission will hold a public hearing and second reading on the proposed 2026-2027 budget, followed by a vote to approve it. Consent items include an activity report, temporary assignment report, and personnel orders. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Public hearing for the proposed 2026-2027 Personnel Commission Budget
• Second reading and vote to approve the 2026-2027 Personnel Commission Budget
• Activity report summarizing examination and hiring activity for April 2026
• Temporary assignment report for long-term assignments
• Personnel order report ratified by the Board of Trustees

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The board will conduct a public hearing on opening contract negotiations with the California School Employees Association for the 2026-27 fiscal year, covering hours, overtime, and evaluation. Consent items include renewing before- and after-school program contracts with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego and YMCA of San Diego County for $12,962,027.13, and approving several training and service agreements funded by grants. The meeting also includes closed-session discussions on litigation, a student reinstatement case, and a chief business officer appointment.

• Public hearing on sunshine negotiation proposal with CSEA for 2026-27, covering Article 6 (Hours and Overtime) and Article 7 (Evaluation)
• Renewal of before- and after-school program contracts with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego and YMCA of San Diego County for $12,962,027.13
• Agreement with AVID for $112,560 in Title III-funded professional development for up to 140 teachers
• Agreement with San Diego County Office of Education for $202,500 in 21st CCLC Supplemental Grant extended services at 10 school sites
• Out-of-state travel request for four Mission Middle School staff to attend ASCA National Conference in New Orleans, July 11–14, 2026

Personnel Commission Meeting

The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission will meet to approve routine consent items and ratify two salary reallocations for computer technician classifications. The commission will also hold a first reading of its 2026-2027 budget and receive reports on recent hiring and temporary assignments. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per person.

• Ratify salary reallocation of Computer Technician I from Range 27 to Range 29, effective April 1, 2026
• Ratify salary reallocation of School Computer Technician from Range 29 to Range 31, effective April 1, 2026
• First reading of 2026-2027 Personnel Commission Budget
• Approve meeting minutes of March 19, 2026
• Consent items: Activity Report, Temporary Assignment Report, Personnel Order Report

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Escondido Union School District Board of Education will meet to approve routine items, recognize student excellence, and hear public reports. Closed session will address litigation and personnel matters. Two public hearings will discuss labor negotiation proposals with employee unions for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

• Approve $72,000 agreement with EcoArt Kids for nature-based art enrichment program at 7 elementary schools (Apr 30–Jun 4, 2026)
• Approve $61,394 agreement with Boys & Girls Club of Greater San Diego for 5-day summer camp for 80 incoming 6th graders (Jul 27–31, 2026)
• Approve affiliation agreement with Vanguard University for student teaching program (Apr 24, 2026–Apr 23, 2029)
• Public hearing on labor negotiation proposals with California School Employees Association (CSEA) and Escondido Elementary Educators Association (EEE) for Articles 6, 7, XXII, and XIV
• Adopt resolutions recognizing May 13, 2026 as 'California Day of the Teacher' and May 18–22, 2026 as 'Classified Employee Week'

BOARD OF EDUCATION WORKSHOP

This is a workshop meeting, not a regular business meeting. The board will participate in a CSBA-led governance team workshop covering unity of purpose, roles and responsibilities, team culture, and supportive structures. No votes on policy, contracts, or other action items are scheduled.

• Governance Team Workshop led by CSBA Consultant Luan Rivera on unity of purpose, roles, responsibilities, norms, and protocols

Personnel Commission Meeting

The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve the minutes from February 19, 2026, and review routine hiring and assignment reports. The public may address the Commission during open discussion, but no action will be taken on non-agendized topics. A closed session is scheduled to discuss performance goals for the Director of Classified Personnel.

• Approval of February 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of February 2026 hiring activity report
• Review of temporary assignment report for March 2025–26
• Presentation of ratified personnel orders from the Board of Trustees
• Oath affirmation for newly appointed Commissioner

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Board of Education will conduct a public hearing regarding the five-year charter renewal for Heritage K-8 Charter School for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031. The board will also consider approvals for summer 2026 educational programs and various personnel orders.

• Public hearing for Heritage K-8 Charter School five-year renewal
• Approval of 2026 General Education Summer Program and Special Education Extended School Year Program
• Contract with Brains & Motion Education for guided recess at Glen View Elementary ($5,508)
• University Affiliation Agreement with California State University, San Marcos
• Ratification of Certificated and Classified Personnel Orders 2025-26-11

Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee

The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including electing a chair and vice chair, approving minutes, and setting 2026 meeting dates. They will also receive presentations on project status, contract hard costs, and financial reports, and discuss a potential upcoming bond. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Chair and Vice Chair Elections
• 2026 ICOC Calendar Meeting Dates
• Project Status presentation
• Contract Hard Costs Tracking
• Update on Potential Upcoming Bond Status

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The board will hold a public hearing to appoint Chrysta Klaczyk to the Personnel Commission for a term ending December 1, 2026. Consent items include a $57,290 Outdoor Outreach program for middle school X-Track students, a $4,645 foam party at Bear Valley Middle School, and a $3,499 professional development session at Glen View Elementary. The board will also consider changing the March 19 study session to a regular board meeting.

• Public hearing to appoint Chrysta Klaczyk to the Personnel Commission
• Agreement with Outdoor Outreach for $57,290 for outdoor enrichment for 132 X-Track students at Del Dios, Hidden Valley, and Mission Middle Schools
• Agreement with Foamalicious Inc. for $4,645 foam party at Bear Valley Middle School for honor roll students
• Agreement with Kagan Publishing & Professional Development for $3,499 professional development at Glen View Elementary
• Amendment to MOU with Ramona Unified School District adding audiology services at $94.15/hour, not to exceed $75,000

BOARD OF EDUCATION STUDY SESSION

The Board of Education will hold a study session facilitated by district staff. The discussion will focus on budget development, programming, and planning for the 2026-27 school year.

• Study session on 2026-27 budget development, programming, and planning

Personnel Commission Meeting

The Personnel Commission will consider ratifying salary range increases for specific staff classifications. The body will also review hiring activity, temporary assignments, and personnel orders.

• Ratification of salary reallocation for Noon Supervisor and Child Care Assistant from Range 21 to Range 22 effective January 1, 2026
• Review of examination and hiring activity reports for December 2025 and January 2026
• Review of temporary assignment reports for January and February 2025-26
• Presentation of Classified Personnel Orders 2025-26-8 and 2025-26-9
• Closed session regarding the mid-probationary performance evaluation for the Director of Classified Personnel

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Escondido Union School District Board of Education will meet to approve routine consent items including four spring break camp agreements totaling $697,155, a $4,995 anti-bullying assembly, and a $500,000 increase to a special education staffing contract. The board will also ratify certificated and classified personnel orders and receive reports from labor associations.

• Approve $82,176 Boys & Girls Club of Greater San Diego spring camp at Bear Valley Middle School
• $60,541 Mosaic Theatricals spring camp at Reidy Creek Elementary School
• $549,443 YMCA spring camp at Juniper and Pioneer Elementary Schools
• $4,995 Walk With Me Impact anti-bullying assembly at Mission Middle School
• $500,000 increase to Speech Pathology Group special education staffing contract

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Escondido Union School District Board of Education will meet on January 20, 2026, at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center. The board will discuss routine items such as approval of minutes, recognitions for student excellence and certified teachers, and closed-session reports. Key decisions include ratifying a $200,000 contract for trauma services and approving out-of-county field trips for the Ignite Dance Team.

• Ratify $200,000 Master Contract with Chaddock Attachment and Trauma Services for 2025-26
• Approve out-of-county field trips for Ignite Dance Team to Anaheim, Irvine, and Valencia (cost: $8,000)
• Approve affiliation agreements with Mount St. Mary's University and Liberty University for student teaching
• Recognize EUSD Class of 2025 National Board Certified Teachers (Joriene Mercado and Adriana Osicki)
• Approve 2025-26 Single Plans for Student Achievement for all district schools

ESCONDIDO UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL FACILITIES CORPORATION

The Escondido Union School District School Facilities Corporation will meet on January 20, 2026, following the regular Board of Education meeting. The agenda consists solely of procedural items, including approving minutes from the December 11, 2025 annual meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.