San Diego Unified School District, CA

District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC), General Membership, 4:30 p.m.

The District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) will meet to discuss and receive information on several topics, including Title I Parent Involvement Policy, family engagement updates, and a review of feedback received for the English Learner Master Plan and reclassification criteria/procedures. The committee is also scheduled to approve the minutes from its October 17, 2024 meeting and receive the results of the DELAC Executive Board election.

• Review of feedback received for EL Master Plan & Reclassification Criteria/Procedures
• Approval of minutes from October 17, 2024 General DELAC Meeting (action item)
• Title I Parent Involvement Policy presentation
• Dual Language Programs and Seal of Biliteracy Pathways discussion
• DELAC Executive Board Election Results presented

Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for Special Education, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

The CAC for Special Education Executive Committee will hold a largely procedural meeting including public testimony, a district update, and approval of prior meeting minutes. Action items include voting on draft minutes and reviewing prospective/renewing membership applications. The committee will also discuss goals, themes, and planning for a teambuilding event.

• Approve draft minutes from Oct 24, 2024 Executive Committee meeting (action item)
• Review and act on membership applications for prospective/renewing members
• Hear a district update from SDUSD staff (presentation)
• Discuss planning for a teambuilding/new member training event
• Identify focus for an Ad Hoc Committee

District Advisory Council (DAC) for Compensatory Education Programs, 6:00 P.M.

The District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education Programs will elect officers, approve minutes from October 16, and receive informational presentations on Budget 101, LCAP goals, and family engagement news.

• Approval of October 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• DAC nomination and election of officers (action item)
• Budget 101 presentation
• LCAP goals discussion
• Family engagement news update

Community Advisory Committee (CAC) FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION GENERAL MEETING 6:30 p.m.

The committee will hear presentations on behavior support and enrichment programs, receive district reports on staffing vacancies, staff on leave, due process/OCR complaint numbers, and early childhood special education data. They will also discuss and potentially take action on subcommittee assignments and referrals from public testimony, which included concerns about Moderate/Severe class shifts due to teacher shortages.

• Behavior Support Resource Team 'Make It & Take It' activity presentation
• PrimeTime and Level Up enrichment program presentation
• District report on Due Process, Noncompliance Complaint & OCR Complaint numbers
• District report on current Certified, Paraeducator, and Related Service provider vacancies
• Public testimony regarding potential shifts/closures of Moderate/Severe (M/S) classes due to teacher shortage

Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (ICOC) Meeting, 9:00 A.M.

The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee will vote on approving the minutes from its October 10, 2024 meeting. The committee will also receive information-only updates on legal actions, construction projects, business outreach, a performance audit draft, and a financial audit draft for bond measures.

• Approval of meeting minutes for 10/10/24 (action item)
• Draft Performance Audit Report for Prop S, Z, and Measure U/YY (info)
• Draft Financial Audit Report for Prop S, Z, and Measure U/YY (info)
• Construction Management Report and other construction updates (info)
• Business Outreach quarterly update (info)

The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee approved the 3rd Quarterly Status Report and accepted draft Performance and Financial audit reports. The committee also approved the minutes from the October 10, 2024 meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes for 10/10/24 (6-0)
• Accepted draft Performance and Financial reports (6-0)
• Approved 3rd Quarterly Status Report (6-0)

Regular Meeting, 5:00 p.m.

The San Diego Unified School District Board will vote on ratifying Memorandums of Understanding for a Supplemental Early Retirement Program (SERP) covering multiple employee groups, which has a fiscal impact. Other action items include ratification of a release-time agreement with UCSD for Kristin Watts, approval of student expulsions discussed in closed session, and new position descriptions. The board will also receive informational reports on literacy progress and the District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education.

• Ratification of SERP with multiple bargaining units and non-represented employees (fiscal impact; no amount stated)
• Ratification of UCSD agreement for 30% release time for Kristin Watts ($0 fiscal impact)
• Approval of student expulsions per closed-session recommendations
• Approval of new/revised position descriptions including Certificated Compliance Supervisor
• Progress monitoring report on UTK-8 literacy growth on the FAST assessment

DAC Executive Board Meeting Agenda, 6:30 P.M.

The board will vote on approving minutes from the September and October 2024 meetings. They will also receive informational presentations on the district budget, the Uniform Complaint Procedure, and LCAP goals. Public comment is taken at the start of the meeting.

• Approval of minutes from September 4 and October 2, 2024 meetings
• Budget 101 presentation by Ryan Brock (Resource Teacher, SPSA)
• Uniform Complaint Procedure update by Sha Talebi and Eric Rico from Office of Investigations, Compliance & Accountability
• LCAP Goals presentation by Callie Harrington (Strategic Planning & Innovation)
• 2024-25 DAC Nomination and Election Update by Crystal Trull

Charter School Facility Committee (CSFC) Regular Meeting, 11:30 a.m.

The San Diego Unified School District Charter School Facility Committee will discuss and potentially take action on reallocating site discretionary funds from five charter schools that have closed. The committee will also review project applications for UTK and security upgrades at several charter schools, hear updates on funding status and Measure U allocations, and consider the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Reallocation of site discretionary funds from 5 closed charter schools
• San Diego Cooperative CS UTK project application
• KAVOD CS UTK project application
• Empower Language Academy project application
• San Diego Cooperative and Keiller Language Academy site security project applications

The Charter School Facility Committee approved project applications for UTK and site security at multiple charter schools. The committee also approved the reallocation of discretionary funds from five closed charter schools and adopted the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Approved September 26, 2024 meeting minutes with edits (5-0)
• Approved reallocation of site discretionary funds from 5 closed charter schools (7-0)
• Approved San Diego Cooperative CS UTK project application (7-0)
• Approved KAVOD CS UTK project application (6-0)
• Approved Empower Language Academy project application (7-0)
• Approved San Diego Cooperative site security project application (6-0)
• Approved Keiller Language Academy site security project application (5-0)
• Approved proposed 2025 CSFC meeting schedule (6-0)

Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for Special Education, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

The Community Advisory Committee for Special Education Executive Committee will meet to review presentations on early childhood assessments and district support for committee membership. The body will also take action on member applications and sub-committee assignments.

• Presentation on Early Childhood Special Education Assessments
• Discussion on district support for improving CAC attendance and membership
• Review and action on applications for prospective and renewing members
• Action on sub-committee assignments
• Approval of draft minutes from the September 26, 2024 meeting

Regular Meeting, 5:00 p.m.

The San Diego Unified School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an initial proposal to negotiate a Supplemental Early Retirement Plan (SERP) with all bargaining units. The board will also vote on approving new and revised position descriptions with a fiscal impact of $124,184.88. Additionally, they will receive a progress monitoring report on math growth for grades UTK-8 and recognize the San Diego Unified for Democracy initiative.

• Public hearing and adoption of initial proposal for Supplemental Early Retirement Plan (SERP) for eligible employees
• Approval of Human Resource Services recommendations for new and revised position descriptions; $124,184.88 budgeted from General Funds
• Progress monitoring report on Interim Goals 3.1-3.3 Math: UTK-8 significant annual growth on the FAST
• Recognition of San Diego Unified for Democracy initiative with student update
• Adoption of minutes from regular and special meetings from June through August 2024

Special Meeting, Board Budget Workshop: Deficit Reduction Planning, 12:00 P.M.

This special meeting is an informational budget workshop focused on deficit reduction planning. Trustees will review the 2024-25 budget background and projected shortfalls for 2025-26 and 2026-27. The workshop includes an external consultation from School Services of California and addresses revenue, advocacy, and timeline. No fiscal impact or staffing changes are expected.

• Public testimony on agenda items only
• Board Budget Workshop: Deficit Reduction Planning
• Review of 2024-25 budget background and future shortfalls
• External consultation from School Services of California
• Discussion of revenue, advocacy, and next steps for 2025-26 budget adoption

The Board of Education conducted a budget workshop to discuss deficit reduction planning for the 2025-26 budget. Staff presented data on a $176 million budget gap and proposed $100 million in potential strategies to resolve it. No formal votes on budget reductions were taken.

• Adopted the agenda (5-0)

District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC), General Membership, 4:30 p.m.

The District English Learner Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on the EL Master Plan, vote on reclassification criteria for English learners, and hold candidate statements and elections. Other topics include the importance of regular school attendance, family engagement updates, and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Reclassification criteria input and approval (action item)
• DELAC candidate statements and elections (action item)
• Presentation on the EL Master Plan
• Approval of minutes from September 19, 2024 general DELAC meeting
• Family engagement updates and parent-teacher conferences discussion

The committee elected a new ELAC Liaison and approved the minutes from the September 19, 2024 meeting. Other agenda items were presented for information only.

• Elected Lilla Keresztely to the position of ELAC Liaison
• Approved September 19, 2024 General DELAC meeting minutes

District Advisory Council (DAC) for Compensatory Education Programs, 6:00 P.M.

The District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education Programs will hear a district budget update, consider an update to the DAC bylaws regarding a code of conduct, and vote on minutes from previous meetings. The meeting also includes nominations for the executive board and reports on Title I balances and family engagement.

• District Budget Update (information only)
• Code of Conduct update to DAC Bylaws (action item)
• Call for nominations for DAC Executive Board and committee formation
• 2023-24 Title I Balance Report (information only)
• Approval of minutes from September 18, 2024 and April 24, 2024

Audit and Finance Committee, Regular Meeting, 2:00 p.m.

The committee will decide on the approval of minutes from the August 6, 2024 meeting. Members will also receive updates regarding the external auditor selection process and the 2024/25 draft internal audit plan.

• Approval of August 6, 2024 Regular Meeting minutes
• External Auditor Selection Process update
• 2024/25 Draft Internal audit plan
• FCMAT Warrant Issuance Controls risk analysis
• Summary of ASB Findings 2023-24

The committee approved the minutes from the August 6, 2024, regular meeting. Other items included updates on the external auditor selection process and internal audits.

• Approved August 6, 2024, Regular Meeting minutes

Community Advisory Committee (CAC) FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION GENERAL MEETING 6:30 p.m.

The Community Advisory Committee for Special Education will review neighborhood school enrollment options and choice enrollment. The body will also receive district reports on staffing vacancies and special education complaint numbers.

• Presentation on Neighborhood Schools and Enrollment Options and Choice Enrollment
• District report on current vacancies for certificated staff, paraeducators, and related service providers
• Report on Due Process, Noncompliance Complaint, and OCR Complaint numbers
• Discussion of Moderate/Severe class shifts and potential closures due to teacher recruitment issues
• Approval of outstanding general meeting minutes

Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (ICOC) Meeting, 9:00 A.M.

The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (ICOC) for San Diego Unified School District meets to approve the minutes from its August 12, 2024 meeting and receive informational reports on construction projects, finance/audit controls, and communications. No major decisions or funding actions are on the agenda; the session is largely routine oversight.

• Approval of meeting minutes from 08/12/24
• Chief's report including legal actions, board look ahead, and ICOC update to the Board of Education
• Construction reports: business outreach, construction management, program/project management, PSA, i21 quarterly, cost savings matrix
• Finance/audit controls status report
• Next meeting scheduled for November 14, 2024 at Wegeforth Elementary School

The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee approved the minutes from the August 12, 2024 meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of informational reports regarding construction, finance, and district updates.

• Approved meeting minutes for 08/12/24 (6-0)

Regular Meeting, 5:00 p.m.

The San Diego Unified School District Board will vote to ratify an employment contract for Interim Superintendent Dr. Fabiola Bagula, running through March 2025 at a total cost of $224,562.50. The board will also consider approval of revised position descriptions with a $79,352 fiscal impact, adoption of a 2024-2030 Student Outcomes-Focused Governance monitoring calendar, and approval of student expulsions discussed in closed session. Other agenda items include approval of an amended agreement with Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District for staff release time and a land acknowledgement ceremony.

• Ratification of Interim Superintendent contract for Dr. Fabiola Bagula: $224,562.50 through March 2025
• Approval of revised position descriptions with $79,352 fiscal impact from General Funds
• Adoption of 2024-2030 Student Outcomes-Focused Governance (SOFG) monitoring calendar
• Approval of student expulsions with rehabilitation plans
• Amended agreement with Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District to release Camille Zombro

The Board approved a reporting schedule to track progress on literacy, mathematics, and college readiness goals. The Board also renewed the San Diego Cooperative Charter School's petition for six years and approved various administrative and personnel actions.

• Approved 2024-2030 Student Outcomes-Focused Governance Monitoring Calendar (5-0)
• Renewed San Diego Cooperative Charter School petition for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2031 (5-0)
• Approved amended agreement with Grossmont–Cuyamaca Community College District for Camille Zombro (5-0)
• Approved revised position descriptions for Human Resource Services Division (5-0)
• Ratified Interim Superintendent contract (5-0)
• Approved student expulsions (5-0)
• Approved authorization to terminate trust fund (5-0)
• Approved license agreement with County of San Diego Registrar of Voters for 23 school site vote centers (5-0)

DAC Executive Board Meeting Agenda, 6:30 P.M.

The San Diego Unified School District DAC Executive Board meets Oct. 2 to hear a district budget update and discuss revisions to the Code of Conduct in the DAC Bylaws. The only action item is approval of minutes from the September 4 meeting. Other informational items include a Title I balance report, SSC roles and responsibilities, and call for nominations.

• District Budget Update (information)
• Code of Conduct: Update to DAC Bylaws (information)
• DAC Executive Board Call for Nominations and Committee Formation (information)
• 2023-24 Title I Balance Report (information)
• SSC Roles & Responsibilities (information)

Charter School Facility Committee (CSFC) Regular Meeting, 11:30 a.m.

The committee will review reports on funding status, discretionary spending, and charter school construction projects. Members will also receive updates on Proposition 51, Measure U allocations, and site security.

• Approval of June 27, 2024 meeting minutes
• Funding Status and Site Discretionary Spending reports
• Proposition 51 and Measure U allocation updates
• Charter School Construction Management Report
• Updates from UTK and Charter School Site Security Ad Hoc Committees

The committee approved the meeting minutes from June 27, 2024. Other business included receiving funding and project updates and noting the availability of the school site security application.

• Approved June 27, 2024 Meeting Minutes (5-1-0)

Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for Special Education, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

The executive committee will hear public testimony, review a presentation on the 2024-2025 meeting calendar and topics, and take actions including approving prior meeting minutes, reviewing membership applications, and assigning sub-committees. All items are routine procedural.

• Public testimony open forum (written submissions due by noon on meeting day)
• 2024-2025 CAC meeting calendar and topics presentation
• Approve draft minutes from May 23, 2024 executive committee meeting
• Review and act on prospective/renewing membership applications
• Sub-committee assignments

Regular Meeting, 5:00 p.m.

The San Diego Unified School District Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution certifying that all students have sufficient standards-aligned textbooks and instructional materials. It will also receive a progress monitoring report on 9–12th grade spotlight student cohorts' completion of a-g course requirements with a grade of C or higher. Additionally, the board will hear an annual update from the Career Technical Education Advisory Committee (CTEAC) and approve its 2024–25 appointments. Procedural items include adoption of the agenda and a report on closed session actions.

• Public hearing and adoption of resolution certifying sufficient standards-aligned textbooks and instructional materials for 2024-25
• Progress monitoring report: Goal 4.1 – increase 9-12th grade spotlight student cohorts' completion of a-g course requirements with a grade of C or higher
• Career Technical Education Advisory Committee annual update and approval of 2024-25 committee appointments (16 members listed)
• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Report on closed session actions and administrative assignments

The Board of Education approved the certification of standards-aligned textbooks and the 2024-25 Career Technical Education Advisory Committee appointments. Members also approved a resolution recognizing October 5, 2024, as Walter Munk Day. Additionally, the Board passed a consent agenda including agreements for outpatient mental health services and various educational programs.

• Approved certification of standards-aligned textbooks (5-0)
• Approved 2024-25 CTEAC appointments (5-0)
• Recognized October 5, 2024, as Walter Munk Day (5-0)
• Approved Superintendent's Consent Agenda items I.1-I.33, excluding I.19 (5-0)
• Ratified mental health service agreements with Daybreak Medical, PC and Wellness Together, Inc.
• Approved agreement with A AAAffordable Driving School for driver's education
• Approved agreement with Crowe, LLP for financial auditing of Crawford and Mira Mesa High School projects
• Approved agreement with SFC San Diego, LLC for cooking classes

District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) General Membership, 4:30 p.m.

The District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) will hold a general membership meeting to receive information on uniform complaint procedures, understanding summative ELPAC scores, and English classes for parents. The committee will also open nominations and consider approval of minutes from the April 11, 2024 meeting.

• Presentation: Uniform Complaint Procedures
• Presentation: Understanding Summative ELPAC Scores
• Open Nomination Window for committee positions
• Approval of Minutes from April 11, 2024 meeting
• Update on English Classes for Parents

The District English Learner Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the April 11, 2024 meeting. The session included information on Newcomer Welcome Centers, ELPAC scores, and parent English classes.

• Approved minutes of April 11, 2024 meeting

District Advisory Council (DAC) for Compensatory Education Programs, 6:00 P.M.

The District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education Programs will vote on summer program proposals, adopt updated bylaws, conduct School Site Council elections, and consider approval of minutes from April and May 2024. Informational updates include the LCFF collection process and family engagement news.

• Approval of meeting minutes from April 24 and May 22, 2024
• Vote to approve summer programs recommendation
• Adoption of DAC Bylaws
• Conduct School Site Council elections
• Informational update on LCFF collection process

Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (ICOC) Meeting, 9:00 A.M.

The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee will vote to approve meeting minutes from August 8, 2024. The meeting also includes informational reports on bond-funded construction projects, business outreach, financial controls, and an update to the Board of Education. No other action items are scheduled.

• Approval of meeting minutes from August 8, 2024 (action item)
• Construction management report and project manager updates on bond projects
• Quarterly business outreach update
• Cost savings matrix quarterly report
• Controls status report on financial oversight

The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee approved the minutes from its August 8, 2024, meeting. The committee received various construction, finance, and management reports. Matthew Torreanu will serve as a student board member in an advisory capacity for the ICOC.

• Approved meeting minutes for 08/08/24 (5-0)

Community Advisory Committee (CAC) FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION GENERAL MEETING 6:30 p.m.

The Community Advisory Committee for Special Education will hear public testimony and a district report on potential closures of Moderate/Severe classes due to teacher recruitment challenges. Other agenda items include updates on due process complaints, staff vacancies, staff on leave, and early childhood special education assessment data. The committee will also approve meeting minutes and assign subcommittee roles.

• Public testimony and discussion on shifts and potential closures of Moderate/Severe (M/S) classes due to inability to recruit and hire M/S teachers
• District report on Due Process, Noncompliance Complaint & OCR Complaint Numbers
• Update on current vacancies for certificated, paraeducator, and related service providers
• Current number of staff on leave
• Early Childhood Special Education Assessments/Placements Data