San Diego Unified School District Board of Education public meetings in 2020
73 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (ICOC)
The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (ICOC) for San Diego Unified School District meets to review reports on construction, finance, and communications related to Propositions S and Z bond projects. The committee will consider approving the November 19 meeting minutes and a draft of the third-quarter status update. Most agenda items are informational, with no votes expected except on the minutes and the status update draft.
- Approval of 11/19/20 meeting minutes (action)
- Draft of 3rd Quarter ICOC Quarterly Status Update for Jul-Sep 2020 (action)
- Construction Management Report (Webb)
- HVAC Quarterly Report (Hawkins)
- Cost Savings Matrix Quarterly Report (Splittgerber)
ICOC on Racial Justice & Equity
The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee on Racial Justice and Equity holds its first meeting. Members will receive training on the Brown Act, review and adopt draft bylaws, and set the 2021 meeting schedule. The committee was established by the Board in July 2020 to review district policies on grading, discipline, curriculum, school police, and staff diversity.
- Adoption of draft bylaws for the ICOC on Racial Justice and Equity
- Adoption of 2021 meeting schedule (first Wednesday monthly, 5:00 PM)
- Brown Act training for committee members (Education Code 54950)
- Committee composition: 7 community members + 4 students, co-chaired by a student
- Public testimony accepted via email by 12:00 p.m. day before meeting
District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education Programs
The District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education Programs will meet via Zoom to conduct routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes, and receiving informational presentations on the district budget and family engagement. Public comment is limited to written submissions due to COVID-19. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions expected.
- Approval of agenda and minutes from November 18, 2020
- District Budget Updates presentation by Thomas Liberto
- Family Engagement News presentation by Pamela King
- Public comment via email only, due by 12:00 pm on meeting day
- Zoom primer and feedback breakout sessions
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The San Diego Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on December 15, 2020, via Zoom. The main action item is approving the 2020-21 School Plans for Student Achievement (SPSAs) and categorical budget summaries for 160 schools. The board will also receive information reports on special education data, a Freedom Summer 2020 follow-up on diverse educator recruitment, and recognize employees for years of service and retirees.
- Approval of 2020-21 SPSAs and categorical budget summaries for 160 schools
- Presentation of 2020 Board President's Scholarship Awards to three employees ($1,000 each, funded by California Coast Credit Union)
- Recognition of employees for 5-40 years of service and retirees (July 1 - Dec 31, 2020)
- Data report on students receiving special education
- Freedom Summer 2020 follow-up report on diverse educator recruitment and retention
District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC), Executive Board
The District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) Executive Board is meeting to approve minutes from a prior meeting and discuss several informational items, including board elections, a debrief of a recent general meeting, and ways to increase parent involvement in ELAC and DELAC meetings. The meeting is being held via Zoom due to the coronavirus outbreak, and only written public comments are being accepted.
- Approval of minutes from December 2, 2020 Executive Board meeting
- Discussion of DELAC Board Elections
- Debrief of December 3, 2020 General Meeting
- Topics for February 4, 2021 General Meeting
- Strategies to increase parent involvement in ELAC and DELAC meetings
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The San Diego Unified School District Board of Education will vote on several operational items, including a $5.9 million sideletter with the teachers union for the calendar transition, acceptance of the November 2020 election results, and a resolution declaring a qualified budget certification due to projected deficit spending. The board will also hear reports on the external audit and consider adopting 2021 legislative priorities.
- Adoption of SDEA sideletter for Year-Round to Traditional calendar transition, $5,900,000 fiscal impact
- Approval of FY 2020-21 First Interim Financial Report with Qualified Certification and Budget Overview for Parents
- Acceptance of certified election results for November 3, 2020, and swearing in of board members Sabrina Bazzo, Richard Barrera, Sharon Whitehurst-Payne
- Approval of 2021 Legislative Principles and Priorities
- Readoption of Board Bylaws with revisions to Bylaw 1035 and Board Governance Policy GC-5
District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC), General Membership
The District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) will meet via Zoom to conduct board elections and approve minutes from previous meetings. The agenda also includes information items on compliance with teacher requirements, plans for English learner programs, and requested trainings. Public comment is limited to written submissions due to COVID-19.
- DELAC Board Elections (action item)
- Approval of November 5, 2020 General Meeting minutes
- Compliance with teacher and teacher aide requirements (information)
- Plan for education programs and services for ELs (information)
- ELAC/DELAC requested trainings (information)
District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC), Executive Board
The District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) Executive Board is holding a special meeting via Zoom. The board will consider approving minutes from its November 12 and November 18, 2020 meetings, and will receive information on parent recruitment strategies. Public comments are accepted only in writing due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Approval of minutes from November 12 and November 18, 2020 Executive Board meetings
- Discussion of parent recruitment strategies
- Review of ELAC input forms (pink slips)
- Public comment via email only, due by 12:00 p.m. on meeting day
District Advisory Council CompEd Executive Committee
The District Advisory Council (DAC) Executive Board is meeting via Zoom to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from November 4, 2020, and to discuss planning for the upcoming general meeting and housekeeping matters. Public comment is limited to written submissions due to COVID-19 directives. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial items on the agenda.
- Approval of December 2, 2020 agenda
- Approval of November 4, 2020 minutes
- Discussion of general meeting agenda planning
- Housekeeping discussion
- Next DAC General Meeting scheduled for December 16, 2020
Board of Education Regular Meeting
This is a special meeting of the San Diego Unified School District Board of Education focused on board governance. The board will discuss governance issues, with no action items other than adopting the agenda. Public testimony is limited to agenda items.
- Discussion of board governance issues
- Adoption of the agenda
- Next regular meeting scheduled for December 8, 2020
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The San Diego Unified School District Board of Education will hold public hearings to consider renewing the charters of King-Chavez Academy of Excellence, King-Chavez Preparatory Academy, and Audeo Charter School for five-year terms starting July 1, 2021. The board will also adopt the agenda and handle routine opening items. No final decisions on the renewals are expected at this meeting; staff will bring recommendations later.
- Public hearing on renewal of King-Chavez Academy of Excellence charter (K-8, 2716 Marcy Avenue)
- Public hearing on renewal of King-Chavez Preparatory Academy charter (6-8, 500 30th Street)
- Public hearing on renewal of Audeo Charter School charter (K-12 independent study, multiple sites)
- Adoption of the meeting agenda
Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (ICOC)
The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (ICOC) for San Diego Unified School District's bond program will meet via Zoom to review financial and performance audits of Measures S and Z, along with construction and management reports. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the October 15, 2020 meeting. Public comments are accepted only in writing, submitted by email before noon the day prior.
- Approval of meeting minutes for 10/15/20 meeting
- Financial audit presentation for Measure S and Z (draft)
- Performance audit presentation for Measure S and Z (draft)
- Construction management report and contract awards
- Quarterly reports on HVAC, i21, and cost savings
CAC for Special Education Executive Board
The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for Special Education Executive Committee is meeting to discuss and act on operational items, including a staff presentation on retirements and staffing, approval of prior meeting minutes, membership applications, and sub-committee chair assignments. Public testimony is accepted only in writing due to COVID-19, with a deadline of 1 p.m. on November 18, 2020.
- Staff presentation on retirements/staffing by Acacia Thede
- Approve draft minutes of prior executive committee meeting (Oct 22, 2020)
- Review applications of prospective/renewing members
- Sub-committee chair assignments (action)
- Public testimony via written form only, due Nov 18, 1 p.m.
District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC), Executive Board
The District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) Executive Board is holding a special meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes a review of proposed bylaws (in English and Spanish) and ratification of the meeting minutes. No action items are listed, and public comments are accepted only in writing due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Review of DELAC Bylaws (English and Spanish versions attached)
- Ratification of minutes for November 18, 2020
- Public comment via email only, due by 12:00 p.m. on meeting day
- Next meeting scheduled for December 10, 2020
District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education Programs
The District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education Programs will hold its November 18, 2020 general meeting via Zoom. The council will vote on officer elections, approve the agenda and prior minutes, and receive informational presentations on family engagement, the California Healthy Kids Survey, and Title I budget updates. A second read of the District Parent and Family Engagement Policy is also scheduled. Public comment is limited to written submissions due to COVID-19.
- DAC Officer Elections (Action item)
- Title I Budget Updates presentation by Thomas Liberto
- California Healthy Kids Survey presentation by Noemi Villegas
- Second Read of District Parent and Family Engagement Policy
- Approval of October 21, 2020 minutes
Audit Committee
The San Diego Unified School District Audit and Finance Committee will review and discuss the draft external audit report for fiscal year 2019-20, with a possible vote to recommend the Board accept the findings. The committee will also vote on reappointing Dan McAllister and Sharon Whitehurst-Payne for a two-year term starting January 1, 2021, and approve minutes from the September 23, 2020 meeting. A staff update on risk assessment and internal audit plans is scheduled as an information item.
- Review of 2019-20 draft external audit report by Crowe LLP
- Vote on reappointment of Dan McAllister and Sharon Whitehurst-Payne for term Jan 1, 2021 – Dec 31, 2022
- Approval of minutes from September 23, 2020 regular meeting
- Staff update on risk assessment and internal audit plans
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The San Diego Unified School District Board of Education convened a special meeting on November 17, 2020, solely for the State of the District Address. Board President John Lee Evans and Superintendent Cindy Marten reported on district accomplishments and outlined goals for the 2020-21 school year. The agenda explicitly states that the board will not hear public testimony at this special meeting. The meeting concluded with adjournment, noting the next regular meeting is scheduled for December 1, 2020.
- State of the District Address by Board President John Lee Evans and Superintendent Cindy Marten
- Report on district accomplishments and vision for public education in San Diego
- Outline of goals for the 2020-21 school year
- No public testimony permitted at this special meeting
District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC), Executive Board
The District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) Executive Board is meeting to approve the minutes from its October 8, 2020 meeting and to discuss several informational items, including DELAC board elections, increasing parent involvement in ELAC/DELAC meetings, and a bylaws review. The meeting is being held via Zoom due to the coronavirus outbreak, and only written public comments are being accepted.
- Approval of minutes from October 8, 2020 Executive Board meeting
- Discussion of DELAC Board Elections
- Discussion on increasing parent involvement in ELAC & DELAC general meetings
- Bylaws review
- Public comment via email only, due by 12:00 p.m. on meeting day
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The San Diego Unified School District Board of Education will consider approving the 'Big Idea' recommendations for transforming school police and direct staff to implement them, including any necessary bargaining. The board will also receive an update on ethnic studies. Other agenda items include recognitions, resolutions, and routine administrative matters.
- Approve Big Idea recommendations for Transforming School Police and receive ethnic studies update
- Adopt resolution supporting update to History and Social Science Framework to include history of racism, oppression, and labor unions
- Adopt resolution recognizing November 19, 2020, as National Family/Parent Involvement Day
- Designate December 15, 2020, as Annual Organizational Meeting to elect Board officers
- Receive semi-annual update from District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC)
District Advisory Council CompEd Executive Committee
The District Advisory Council (DAC) Executive Board will meet via Zoom to approve the November 4, 2020 agenda and the October 7, 2020 minutes, and to discuss planning for the general meeting and housekeeping items. Public comment is limited to written submissions due to COVID-19 directives.
- Approval of agenda for November 4, 2020
- Approval of minutes for October 7, 2020
- Discussion of general meeting agenda planning
- Housekeeping discussion
- Public comment via email only
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The San Diego Unified School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the renewal of Albert Einstein Academy Charter Middle School's charter, which includes merging the elementary school, changing the name to Albert Einstein Academies, and adding grades 9-12. The board will also review a draft implementation plan for Assembly Bill 1505 regarding charter schools. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, pledge, agenda adoption, public testimony, adjournment).
- Public hearing on Albert Einstein Academy Charter Middle School renewal for five-year term (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2026), including grade level changes and name change
- Proposed merger of Albert Einstein Academy Charter Elementary School into the middle school
- Material revision to add grades 9-12 to the charter
- Review of draft Implementation Plan for Assembly Bill 1505 regarding charter schools
CAC for Special Education Executive Board
The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for Special Education Executive Committee is meeting virtually on October 22, 2020. The agenda includes a staff presentation on ECSE, grading policy, and asynchronous learning, plus operational items like approving minutes, reviewing membership applications, and assigning sub-committee chairs. Public testimony is accepted only in writing due to COVID-19, with a deadline of 1 p.m. on October 21.
- Staff presentation on ECSE, grading policy, and asynchronous learning
- Approve draft minutes of prior executive committee meetings
- Review applications of prospective/renewing members
- Sub-committee chair assignments
- Public testimony accepted only in writing by 1 p.m. Oct 21
Charter School Facility Committee (CSFC)
The Charter School Facility Committee is meeting to review funding status, discretionary spending, and facilities projects. They will also approve the September meeting minutes and discuss the 2021 meeting schedule. The agenda is largely informational, with action items limited to routine approvals.
- Approval of September 29, 2020 meeting minutes
- Funding status report and site discretionary spending report
- Planned and actual charter school facilities expenditures
- Proposition 51 update on utilization of funds
- Charter school construction management report
District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education Programs
The District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education Programs will meet virtually to handle routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes, establishing an election committee, and calling for nominations. They will also receive informational presentations on the charter school application renewal process and the District Parent and Family Engagement Plan. Public comment is limited to written submissions due to COVID-19.
- Approval of agenda and minutes from February 19, 2020
- Establish Election Committee and call for nominations
- Presentation on charter school application renewal process
- First read of District Parent and Family Engagement Plan
- Public comment via email only
Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (ICOC)
The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (ICOC) met via Zoom to review status reports on the district's capital bond projects. The only action item was the approval of the minutes from the September 17, 2020 meeting. All other agenda items were informational updates from subcommittees regarding construction management, finance controls, and governance.
- Approval of meeting minutes from September 17, 2020
- Construction Management Report presented by Webb
- Capital Bond ICOC Contract Awards report presented by Stanford
- Measure YY Props. S & Z Monthly Controls Report presented by Splittgerber
- PPO Management Report presented by Ehm
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The San Diego Unified School District Board of Education will consider revisions to Administrative Regulation 5121 on grading, as well as recommendations for the Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee on Racial Justice and Equity. The board will also hold a public hearing on the sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials, and vote on consent items including charter school operations agreements and a resolution recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day.
- Approve revisions to Administrative Regulation 5121: Grades/Evaluation of Student Achievement
- Approve recommendations for Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee on Racial Justice and Equity composition
- Public hearing and resolution certifying sufficient standards-aligned textbooks and instructional materials
- Ratify Charter School Operations Agreements for 2020-21 for 42 charter schools
- Adopt resolution recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day
Community Advisory Committee for Special Education General
The Community Advisory Committee for Special Education will meet to discuss and take action on several items, including a new grading policy, a semiannual report to the Board of Education, and sub-committee assignments. The meeting also includes a presentation on Phase One and Fifth Friday staffing, a district report on due process complaints and vacancies, and a parent briefing on assistive technology for online learning. Public testimony is limited to written submissions due to COVID-19.
- Presentation on Phase One and Fifth Friday staffing by Acacia Thede and Sarah Ott
- District report on due process, noncompliance, and OCR complaint numbers
- Action on new grading policy
- Action on semiannual report to the Board of Education
- Parent briefing on assistive technology for online learning
District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC), General Membership
The District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) will meet via Zoom to conduct board elections, approve minutes from prior meetings, and discuss annual tasks including reclassification criteria and programs for English learners. Public comment is limited to written submissions due to COVID-19.
- Board elections for DELAC
- Approval of minutes from February 20, 2020 and September 15, 2020 meetings
- Discussion of reclassification criteria for English learners
- Review of district programs for English learners
- Public comment via email only
Charter School Facility Committee (CSFC)
The San Diego Unified School District's Charter School Facility Committee is meeting to review funding status, discretionary spending, and planned versus actual facility expenditures. They will also hear updates on charter school construction projects and discuss future focus areas. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public testimony.
- Approval of February 27, 2020 and August 25, 2020 meeting minutes
- Funding status report and site discretionary spending report
- Planned and actual charter school facilities expenditures
- Proposition 51 update on utilization of funds
- Charter school construction management report
Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (ICOC)
The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (ICOC) met via Zoom to review status reports on construction, finance, and governance for the San Diego Unified School District. The agenda consisted almost entirely of informational updates from subcommittees, with the only action item being the approval of the previous month's meeting minutes. No new contracts, ordinances, or fee changes were proposed or decided.
- Approval of meeting minutes from August 20, 2020
- Review of Construction Management Report and Capital Bond contract awards
- Review of HVAC Quarterly Report and i21 Quarterly Report
- Review of Cost Savings Matrix Quarterly Report
- Review of Measure YY Propositions S & Z Monthly Controls Report
District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC), Executive Board
The District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) Executive Board is meeting virtually to approve minutes from its August 13, 2020 meeting and receive training on the Brown Act and Greene Act. The agenda also includes debriefing the September 3 general meeting, discussing ways to increase parent involvement, and planning officer reports to the Board of Education. Public comment is limited to written submissions due to COVID-19 directives.
- Approval of minutes from August 13, 2020 Executive Board meeting
- Officer training on Greene Act and Brown Act by Assistant General Counsel II Karin Aderson
- Debrief of September 3, 2020 general meeting
- Discussion on increasing parent involvement in DELAC general meetings
- DELAC Board elections
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The San Diego Unified School District Board of Education will vote on ratifying tentative collective bargaining agreements with CSEA units (OSS, PARA, OTBS) and an agreement with SDEA regarding COVID-19 return to instruction. The board will also consider several consent agenda items, including adopting meeting minutes and resolutions recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month, Patriot Day, and Suicide Prevention Month. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major new policy or financial decisions beyond the labor ratifications.
- Ratify tentative agreements with CSEA-OSS, PARA, and OTBS for successor CBAs effective July 1, 2020–June 30, 2021
- Ratify MOU with CSEA-OSS on impacts of 2020-21 reduction in force
- Ratify MOU with CSEA-PARA on impacts of 2020-21 reduction in force
- Ratify tentative agreement with SDEA on COVID-19 return to instruction for 2020-21
- Adopt resolutions recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month, Patriot Day, and Suicide Prevention Month
District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC), General Membership
The District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) is meeting to review annual legal tasks and district notifications. The agenda includes discussions on the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan (LCAP) and services for English Learners for the 2020-21 school year.
- Approval of February 20, 2020, meeting minutes
- Review of District Uniform Complaint Procedures annual notification
- Discussion of District Wide needs Assessment
- Review and feedback on LCAP: Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan
- Update on DELAC elections and nominations
District Advisory Council CompEd Executive Committee
The District Advisory Council Executive Board is meeting virtually on September 2, 2020, at 6:30 PM. The board will take action to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 27, 2020 meeting. The meeting also includes public comment, a welcome, and discussion of general meeting planning and housekeeping.
- Approval of executive agenda for September 2, 2020
- Approval of executive meeting minutes for May 27, 2020
- Public comment accepted in writing only due to coronavirus
- Meeting held via Zoom with interpretation services available
- Next general meeting scheduled for September 16, 2020
CAC for Special Education Executive Board
The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for Special Education Executive Committee will meet virtually on August 27, 2020. The main item is a staff presentation on the plan for online learning for the fall. The committee will also handle operational items such as approving minutes, reviewing membership applications, and receiving reports. Public testimony is accepted only in writing by August 26.
- Staff presentation on online learning plan for fall (Sarah Ott)
- Approve draft minutes of prior executive committee meetings
- Review membership applications for prospective/renewing members
- Chair report on Superintendent and Think Tank meetings
- Debrief June general meeting and preview September agenda
Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (ICOC)
The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (ICOC) for San Diego Unified School District will meet via Zoom to receive updates on construction projects, finance/audit controls, and communications, and to approve the minutes from the July 16 meeting. The agenda is largely informational, with the only action item being the approval of meeting minutes. Public comments are accepted in writing only.
- Approval of meeting minutes from 7/16/20 meeting (Action)
- Construction subcommittee reports: Business Outreach, Construction Management, Management, PPO, PSA
- Finance/Audit subcommittee: Controls Status Report
- Executive/Governance subcommittee: Draft 2nd Quarterly Status Report
- ICOC Virtual Tour Presentation (Mann MS); Hoover HS to be presented at Sept. 17 meeting
District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC), Executive Board
The District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) Executive Board is meeting via Zoom to approve the minutes from its May 14, 2020 meeting. The board will also discuss proposed Zoom meeting agreements and norms, a planning structure, and ways to increase parent involvement in DELAC general meetings.
- Approval of May 14, 2020 Executive Board meeting minutes
- Discussion of proposed Zoom meeting agreements and norms for DELAC
- Review of proposed Executive Board planning structure
- Discussion on increasing parent involvement in DELAC general meetings
- Review of DELAC legal requirements chart for 2020-2021
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The San Diego Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on July 28, 2020, via Zoom. The agenda includes a report on implementing recommendations from the Community Advisory Committee for Special Education, and several consent agenda items, including charter revisions for High Tech High schools and Harriet Tubman Village Charter School, and approval of minutes and advisory committee reports.
- Approve charter revisions for seven High Tech High schools to change Special Education Local Plan Area to El Dorado County Charter SELPA, effective July 1, 2020
- Approve charter revision for Harriet Tubman Village Charter School to allow board members unlimited two-year terms, effective April 28, 2020
- Ratify agreements with San Diego Education Association for release time for President Kisha Borden and Vice President Kyle Weinberg
- Receive report on implementation of 2020-21 Community Advisory Committee for Special Education recommendations
- Approve minutes of regular and special meetings from December 2019
Audit Committee
The San Diego Unified School District's Audit and Finance Committee is meeting to review the 2019-20 external audit client service plan and status report, and to hear a report on 2018-19 internal ASB audits. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the March 11, 2020 meeting. Public comments are accepted via email until noon on the meeting day.
- Approval of minutes from March 11, 2020 regular meeting
- 2019-20 External Audit Client Service Plan and Audit Status Report (Crowe Horwath)
- Report on 2018-19 internal ASB audits covering 24 schools
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The San Diego Unified School District Board of Education will consider approving an updated construction bond project plan for Propositions S, Z, and Measure YY, along with a resolution adopting the revised plan. The board will also receive a semi-annual update from the Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee on bond expenditures and audits. Other action items include renaming Emerson-Bandini Elementary School and approving several independent contractor agreements.
- Approve revised Propositions S, Z and Measure YY Bond Program Plan and resolution
- Receive semi-annual update from Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee for Propositions S, Z and Measure YY
- Approve re-naming Emerson-Bandini Elementary School to Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School
- Approve independent contractor agreements totaling $33,625 for services including singing, art, DJ, and Title I tutoring
- Approve proclamation recognizing the life of Dr. Bob Matthews
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The San Diego Unified School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing and adopt the final 2020-21 district budget of $1,607,783,014, along with a resolution certifying fiscal solvency for the next two years. The board will also consider authorizing up to $845 million in bond sales for school facilities, renew annual administrative delegations, and approve board memberships costing $114,438.
- Public hearing and adoption of 2020-21 budget totaling $1,607,783,014
- Resolution authorizing issuance of up to $300M Proposition Z and $545M Measure YY bonds
- Adoption of COVID-19 Operations Written Report required by Executive Order N-56-20
- Annual reenactment of resolutions delegating authority to superintendent for 2020-21
- Approval of $114,438 for board memberships (CGCS, CSBA, SDCSBA)
Community Advisory Committee for Special Education General
The Community Advisory Committee for Special Education will meet via Zoom to review the Early Childhood Special Education plan and the Local Plan including the annual budget, with action items including approving May minutes and previewing the 2020-21 term. Public testimony is accepted only in writing due to COVID-19.
- Presentation on Early Learning Plan 2020-21
- Local Plan and Annual Budget Report (SP ED Budget Report 06-20)
- Approve May 2020 meeting minutes
- Preview 2020-21 term
- Proposed outline of semiannual report to Board of Education
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education is considering the 2020-21 Early Learning Plan to expand enrollment for four-year-old students in TK classrooms. The meeting also includes several resolutions regarding Juneteenth recognition, racial equity, and support for ACA 5.
- Approval of the 2020-21 Early Learning Plan to expand TK and preschool programs
- Resolution recognizing June 19 as Juneteenth in San Diego Unified
- Resolution supporting 'Freedom Summer 2020' to address racial justice and inequity
- Resolution supporting Assembly Constitutional Amendment 5 to repeal Prop 209
- Resolution supporting a prohibition on tear gas and projectile munitions on peaceful protesters
Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (ICOC)
The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (ICOC) for San Diego Unified School District will meet via Zoom to receive updates on construction projects, finance/audit controls, and communications. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the May 21, 2020 meeting and discuss the draft first quarterly report. Public comments are accepted in writing only.
- Approval of meeting minutes for 5/21/20 (Action)
- Draft 1st Quarterly Report (Action)
- Construction Management Report (Webb)
- Cost Savings Matrix Quarterly Report
- HVAC Quarterly Report
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The San Diego Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special workshop to discuss and vote on plans for reopening school facilities for the 2020-21 academic year. The plan is based on state public health guidelines issued in early June. Staff will present multiple instructional models and discuss the costs, which depend on state and federal emergency relief programs.
- Vote on plans for safe reopening of school facilities for 2020-21
- Discussion of multiple instructional models based on family needs
- Costs depend on state and federal emergency relief programs
- District closed since March 13, 2020 due to COVID-19
- Over 2 million meals provided to families during closure
CAC for Special Education Executive Board
The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for Special Education Executive Committee is holding a special meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes a briefing on district financials and budget, followed by written public testimony on preserving services for students with disabilities and improving efficiency. The meeting is largely procedural, with no votes on substantive items beyond adjournment.
- Budget briefing by Debbie Foster and Thomas Liberto on district financials
- Written public testimony accepted on preserving FAPE services and budget solutions
- Open forum for public testimony on non-agenda items
- Meeting held via Zoom due to COVID-19; written testimony only
District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education Programs
The District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education Programs will meet via Zoom to approve the agenda and minutes, hear presentations on family engagement and district updates (including summer school planning), and take public comment. The meeting is largely informational, with only agenda and minutes approvals as action items.
- Approval of June 3, 2020 agenda
- Approval of February 19, 2020 minutes
- Presentation on Family Engagement events by Pamela King
- District updates by Thomas Liberto, including 2020 Summer School Planning
- Public comment accepted only in writing due to coronavirus
District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC), General Membership
The District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) will hold its general membership meeting via Zoom, with written public comments only due to COVID-19. The agenda includes approving minutes from the February 20, 2020 meeting, and information items on teacher certification requirements, an English learner needs assessment, and a COVID-19 distance learning website. No major decisions or contracts are on the agenda.
- Approval of February 20, 2020 meeting minutes
- Discussion of teacher certification requirements
- English Learner Needs Assessment via Google Form
- COVID-19 OLA Distance Learning Website
- Next meeting scheduled for September 3, 2020
CAC for Special Education Executive Board
The Executive Committee of the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for Special Education will review the Annual Service Plan and Annual Budget Plan. The committee will also consider membership applications and plan the 2020/21 meeting schedule.
- Presentation of Annual Service Plan
- Presentation of Annual Budget Plan
- Review of prospective and renewing member applications
- Approval of outstanding minutes from prior meetings
- Review of June Webinar/General Meeting agenda
District Advisory Council CompEd Executive Committee
The District Advisory Council (DAC) Executive Board will hold its May 27, 2020 meeting online via Zoom, with only written public comments accepted due to coronavirus restrictions. The board will consider approving the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 4, 2020 meeting, and will hear from district guests. They will also discuss February LCAP survey results, plan the general meeting agenda, and handle housekeeping items.
- Approval of executive agenda for May 27, 2020
- Approval of executive meeting minutes for March 4, 2020
- District guests: Thomas Liberto, Mary Johnson, and guest speaker TBD
- Discussion of February LCAP survey results
- Next DAC General Meeting scheduled for June 3, 2020 via Zoom
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The San Diego Unified School District Board of Education held a special meeting on May 26, 2020, to discuss governance issues. This session took place immediately after the regular meeting and was livestreamed via Zoom. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances were listed on the agenda, which consisted primarily of procedural items and a discussion session.
- Discussion of governance issues by Board Trustees and Superintendent Marten
- Announcement of a special board workshop scheduled for June 16, 2020
- Confirmation that the next regular meeting is scheduled for June 23, 2020
Career Technical Education Advisory Committee (CTEAC)
The Career Technical Education Advisory Committee (CTEAC) of San Diego Unified School District is holding a special meeting via Zoom. The committee will hear a presentation on the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) required under Perkins V, receive a Director's Report on distance learning, and take action on public input and quorum. The meeting is largely informational, with no major decisions expected beyond routine procedural items.
- Presentation and stakeholder input on Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (Perkins V) covering 7 elements including student performance, program quality, and labor market alignment
- Director's Report on status of distance learning and remainder of school year
- New members introduced: Student Alex Wicklund and Parent Heidi Fulton
- Written public comments accepted (250-word limit) and read into record
- CCTE Showcase at Town & Country cancelled; next meeting scheduled for November 2020
District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC), Executive Board
The District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) Executive Board is meeting to approve minutes from March 4, 2020, and to discuss information items including a COVID-19 distance learning website and a district-wide English Learner needs assessment. The board will also consider feedback on the needs assessment format and content, and plan for next year's meetings. Public input is accepted via email.
- Approval of March 4, 2020 Executive Board meeting minutes
- Discussion of COVID-19 OLA Distance Learning Website
- Feedback on district-wide EL Needs Assessment format and content
- DELAC Needs Assessment and link to legal tasks
- Planning for next year's Executive Board and General Meetings
Community Advisory Committee for Special Education General
The Community Advisory Committee for Special Education is meeting virtually to hear presentations on special education waivers, distance learning resources and compliance, and a Q&A with the district's medical consultant about public health issues related to distance learning and returning to campuses. The committee will also conduct routine business, including approving February minutes and discussing a communication to the school board.
- Presentation on waivers of Local plan, LCAP, and other IDEA/CA Ed Code elements
- Discussion of distance learning resources and compliance issues
- Q&A with Howard Taras, MD, on public health issues for distance learning and site-based education
- Action to approve February 2020 meeting minutes
- Action on communication to school board in lieu of semiannual report
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The San Diego Unified School District Board of Education will meet to consider several action items, including approving agreements with the administrators' union regarding layoffs, supporting the creation of Mountain View School as a pilot school, and accepting student recommendations for alternative graduation events due to COVID-19. The board will also review the Third Interim Financial Report, which projects a qualified ending balance. The agenda includes routine items such as adopting the agenda and reports from closed session.
- Approve agreements with AASD on reduction in force impacts
- Resolution to create Mountain View School as a Pilot School effective July 1, 2020
- Student recommendations for alternative graduation and senior events due to COVID-19
- Third Interim Financial Report: projected $28.5M reserves, $101.3M total ending balance
- Resolution recognizing May 22, 2020 as Harvey Milk Day
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The San Diego Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting via Zoom webinar. The main action item is approving the 2020-21 academic calendars for East Village High School and San Diego Met, aligning them with the community college district. The consent agenda includes several resolutions supporting state legislation and recognizing appreciation weeks. The meeting also includes reports from closed session, student leaders, and the superintendent.
- Approve 2020-21 academic calendars for East Village High School and San Diego Met, with first day Aug 5, 2020 and last day Jun 4, 2021
- Adopt resolution supporting SB 874 to make permanent and expand the community college baccalaureate degree pilot program
- Adopt resolution recognizing May 2020 as National Military Appreciation Month
- Adopt resolution recognizing May 5, 2020 as Day of the Teacher and May 3-9 as Teacher Appreciation Week
- Adopt resolution recognizing May 6, 2020 as National School Nurse Day and May 10-16 as National Police Week
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The San Diego Unified School District Board of Education is meeting to consider several consent agenda items, including resolutions on federal funding for public schools, tobacco restrictions on vaping and flavored products, and support for youth climate action. The board will also hear a superintendent's update on distance learning and approve the meeting schedule for January through June 2021. Most items are routine or informational, with no fiscal impact.
- Resolution supporting federal advocacy for stable public school funding (Evans/Barrera)
- Resolution supporting tobacco restrictions to eliminate vaping devices and flavored products (Barrera/Evans)
- Resolution supporting youth climate action and participation in Global Climate Strike on April 22, 2020 (Patterson/Barrera)
- Appointment of Mary Jane Zappia to the Community Advisory Committee for Special Education
- Approval of proposed schedule of Board of Education meetings, January through June 2021
Community Advisory Committee for Special Education General
The March 12, 2020 Community Advisory Committee for Special Education general meeting was cancelled. The agenda included a parent training session, a presentation on leadership practices, public testimony, a district report, and committee business items such as approving minutes and forming a nominating committee.
- Parent-to-Parent Training on planned changes to Special Education organization and Early Childhood offerings
- Presentation: 'High-Quality Leadership - Best Practices in Master Scheduling, Reviewing Discipline Data, Universal Design for Learning, & Building Alliances with Students'
- District Report items: Extended School Year date change, due process and complaint numbers, staff vacancies and leave counts, Early Childhood assessment data
- Action items: Approve meeting minutes, Semi-Annual Report to Trustees, identify Nominating Committee, referrals from public testimony
Audit Committee
The Audit and Finance Committee is meeting to review the 2019-20 external audit client service plan and audit status report from Crowe Horwath, and to approve the minutes from the November 21, 2019 meeting. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- Approval of minutes from November 21, 2019 regular meeting
- 2019-20 External Audit Client Service Plan and Audit Status Report (Crowe Horwath)
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The San Diego Unified School District Board of Education will vote on the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Second Interim Financial Report, which projects a positive ending fund balance of $71.8M but a net decrease of $17.8M. The board will also consider a resolution to reduce or eliminate certain certificated services for the 2020-21 school year to balance the budget, potentially affecting teaching positions. Other agenda items include consent items like approving minutes and recognizing March as Women's History Month, California Arts Education Month, and the 2020 Census.
- Approve resolution to reduce or eliminate certificated services for 2020-21 (Education Code 44949/44955)
- Certify district's fiscal status as qualified for 2019-20 Second Interim
- Adopt resolution recognizing March 2020 as Women's History Month
- Adopt resolution supporting a complete 2020 Census count
- Vote for CSBA Region 17 Delegate Assembly candidates
District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC), Executive Board
The District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) Executive Board met to approve the minutes from the January 23, 2020 meeting. The committee reviewed information items regarding the February 20, 2020 general meeting debrief and the English Learner Needs Assessment. No new ordinances, contracts, or major policy decisions were proposed in the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from the January 23, 2020 Executive Board meeting
- Debrief of the February 20, 2020 General Meeting
- Review of DELAC Needs Assessment and link to legal tasks
- Review of EL Needs Assessment documents
District Advisory Council CompEd Executive Committee
The District Advisory Council (DAC) Executive Board is meeting to approve its agenda and minutes, hear from district guests, and discuss planning for the LCAP presentation, February LCAP survey results, and the general meeting agenda. The meeting is largely informational and procedural, with no major decisions or financial actions on the agenda.
- Approval of executive agenda for March 4, 2020
- Approval of executive meeting minutes for February 5, 2020
- Discussion of LCAP presentation planning
- Review of February LCAP survey results
- Planning for the general meeting on March 18, 2020
District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC), General Membership
The District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) will meet in two sessions (8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.) to approve prior meeting minutes, receive information on English Learner (EL) parent notifications and ELPAC units, and reopen nominations for officer elections to be held in May. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no major policy decisions or budget items listed.
- Approval of minutes from May 9 and October 17, 2019 general meetings
- Discussion of parent notifications: EL Annual Letter and Preliminary Parent Consultation Letter for Reclassification
- Re-opening nominations for elections to be held in May
- Information on ELPAC units (Talk About a Scene notetaker handouts)
- Public comment period
District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education Programs
The District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education Programs will hold its general meeting, but quorum was not met (41 of 45 voting members present). The agenda includes informational presentations on Family Engagement, LCAP Goals 1-5 for students with special needs, Crawford/Hoover Vision 2030 feedback, and an SPSA update, plus approval of agenda and minutes.
- Approval of agenda and January 29, 2020 minutes
- LCAP Goals 1-5 presentation on students with special needs; survey link provided
- Crawford/Hoover Vision 2030 community feedback presentation
- SPSA update by Director Thomas Liberto
- Quorum not met: 41 of 45 voting members present
ICOC Construction Subcommittee
The San Diego Unified School District ICOC Construction Subcommittee met to review monthly project and construction management reports. The body also reviewed the status of the Small Business Outreach Program and approved the minutes from the previous meeting. No new contracts, ordinances, or major capital projects were decided or proposed in this agenda.
- Approval of draft meeting minutes from December 10, 2019
- Review of Small Business Outreach Program status
- Review of Management, PPO, and Construction Management reports
- Review of Cost Savings Matrix, i21, and HVAC quarterly reports
- Review of Major Repair and Replacement (MRR) annual report
Community Advisory Committee for Special Education General
The Community Advisory Committee for Special Education will hear a staff presentation on special education budget and finance, receive recommendations from the Hoover and Crawford clusters, and take public testimony. The agenda also includes a parent training session on conservatorship options when a student with a disability turns 18, and action items to approve past meeting minutes and respond to the cluster presentation.
- Parent training: Conservatorship and Alternatives to Conservatorship for students with disabilities turning 18
- Staff presentation on Budget & Finance pertaining to Special Education by Debbie Foster and Thomas Liberto
- Recommendations from Hoover & Crawford Clusters relating to Special Education, presented by Daniel Nyamangah of SAY San Diego
- Action: Approve November 2019, December 2019, and January 2020 meeting minutes
- District report includes Extended School Year date change, due process/complaint numbers, vacancies, and early childhood assessment data
District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education Programs
The District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education Programs met to review financial updates and educational planning goals. The council received information on the 2020 Census, LCAP Goals 4.7 and 6, and Title I supplemental funding. No new ordinances or contracts were decided, as the agenda consisted primarily of informational presentations and procedural approvals.
- Approval of minutes from the December 18, 2019 meeting
- Presentation on LCAP Goals 4.7 and 6 by Chief Operations Officer Drew Rowlands
- Review of FY 20-21 Title I Supplemental Allocations by Director Thomas Liberto
- 2020 Census presentation by Isabel M. Lemus Goyre
- SPSA and general budget updates presented by Thomas Liberto
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The San Diego Unified School District Board of Education will vote on the 2020-21 Title I Eligibility Ranking, which allocates approximately $38 million in federal funds to schools with high poverty rates. The board will also approve School Plans for Student Achievement (SPSAs) for 162 schools and hear an update on school maintenance. A proclamation honoring Fahari Jeffers will be issued.
- Approve 2020-21 Title I Eligibility Ranking with $15.5 million fiscal impact
- Approve 2019-20 School Plans for Student Achievement for 162 schools
- Issue proclamation naming February 7, 2020 as Fahari Jeffers Day
- Receive update on maintenance and services to schools (LCAP Goals 6 and 4.7)
- Approve minutes of June 25, 2019 regular meeting
District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC), Executive Board
The District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) Executive Board is meeting to approve the minutes from its October 24, 2019 meeting, debrief the December 19, 2019 general meeting, review proposed bylaw changes, and plan for upcoming board elections in February and March 2020. The agenda also includes a needs assessment linked to legal tasks and public comment on handout packets.
- Approval of October 24, 2019 Executive Board meeting minutes
- Debrief of December 19, 2019 general meeting
- Review of proposed changes to DELAC Bylaws (dated 1-8-2020)
- Planning for DELAC Executive Board elections on February 20 and March 19, 2020
- Discussion of DELAC needs assessment and legal requirements chart
CAC for Special Education Executive Board
The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for Special Education Executive Committee will meet on January 23, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. at the Eugene Brucker Education Center. The agenda includes routine items like roll call, approving November minutes, and public testimony, plus informational updates on LCAP/Vision 2030, membership recommendations, and a moderate/severe proposal. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.
- LCAP/Vision 2030 presentation (S. Ott) - information
- Approve November meeting minutes - action
- Membership recommendations - information and action
- Debrief December 2019 and January 2020 general meetings
- Preview February general membership agendas
Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (ICOC)
The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (ICOC) for San Diego Unified School District will meet to receive updates on construction, finance, and communications related to Proposition S and Z bond projects. The only action item is approval of the November 21, 2019 meeting minutes. All other agenda items are informational reports.
- Approval of meeting minutes for 11/21/19 meeting
- Legal Actions, Errors, Accidents and Exceptions report
- Small Business Outreach Program status report
- Construction Management Report
- Cost Savings Matrix Quarterly Report
Community Advisory Committee for Special Education General
The San Diego Unified School District Community Advisory Committee for Special Education met to discuss dyslexia identification and intervention strategies. The committee also reviewed updated district data on due process and noncompliance complaints, as well as current staffing vacancies for certificated staff and related service providers. The only formal action taken was the approval of the November 2019 meeting minutes.
- Staff presentation on Dyslexia: Identification, Intervention, & Quality Literacy Instruction
- District report on Due Process, Noncompliance Complaint & OCR Complaint updated numbers
- District report on current vacancies for Certificated, Paraeducator & Related Service Providers
- Approval of November 2019 Meeting Minutes
District Advisory Council CompEd Executive Committee
The District Advisory Council (DAC) Executive Board will meet to approve its meeting agenda and minutes from November and December 2019, and to discuss planning for the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) presentation, December LCAP survey results, general meeting agenda, SSC roster status, and housekeeping. The meeting is largely procedural and informational, with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.
- Approval of executive meeting agenda for January 8, 2020
- Approval of executive meeting minutes for November 6 and December 4, 2019
- Discussion of LCAP presentation planning
- Discussion of December LCAP survey results
- Discussion of SSC roster status