Santa Ana Unified School District public meetings in 2020
30 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Annual Organizational Meeting & Regular Board Meeting Held Telephonically
This annual organizational and regular meeting includes the certification of votes and oath of office for reelected members, followed by the election of board officers and adoption of the 2021 regular meeting schedule. The board will also discuss closed-session items including existing and anticipated litigation, personnel appointments, labor negotiations, and real property negotiations. Public comment is accepted by phone or email.
- Certification of votes from Orange County Registrar of Voters and administration of oath to reelected members Dr. Rigo Rodriguez, Dr. Alfonso Alvarez, and Carolyn Torres.
- Election of board president, vice president, and clerk for the upcoming year.
- Approval of regular meeting dates for 2021 (e.g., second and fourth Tuesdays) and a special board meeting on August 17 for closed session only.
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Case Nos. 30-2019-01068167, etc.) and anticipated litigation.
- Closed session: public employee discipline/dismissal/reassignment for Executive Director of Special Education and Coordinator of Mental Health and Support.
The Board of Education held its annual organizational meeting to elect officers and establish the 2021 meeting calendar. The Board also approved several personnel appointments and a workers' compensation award. A consent calendar including various contracts and reports was approved.
- Elected Trustee Rodriguez as President (5-0)
- Elected Trustee Torres as Vice President (5-0)
- Elected Trustee Alvarez as Clerk (5-0)
- Approved 2021 regular and special meeting schedule (5-0)
- Approved $66,410 Workers' Compensation Stipulated Award (5-0)
- Appointed Juliana Sauvao as Executive Director, Special Education (5-0)
- Appointed Maria Granados as Coordinator of Mental Health and Support (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar items 12.1-12.3 and 12.5-12.15 (5-0)
Regular Board Meeting Held Telephonically
The Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education will hold a telephonic regular meeting. The closed session will discuss existing and anticipated litigation, employee discipline/dismissal/appointments (Director of Nutrition Services, Coordinator of Health Services), labor negotiations, and real property negotiations for district-wide disposition or acquisition (multiple APNs). The open session includes recognition of employees of the month, approval of consent calendar items including acceptance of $6,600 in gifts and the Williams Settlement Legislation Annual Report for 2019-20.
- Recognition of Jose Manuel Garcia as Certificated Employee of the Month ($50 e-gift card).
- Recognition of Matilda Barriga as Classified Employee of the Month ($50 e-gift card).
- Acceptance of gifts totaling $6,600 under Board Policy 3290.
- Presentation of Williams Settlement Legislation Annual Report for 2019-20 (information only).
- Approval of regular board meeting minutes of October 27, 2020.
The Board appointed a Director of Nutrition Services and a Coordinator of Health Services. It also approved several job descriptions, a library card program MOU, and contracts for Pre-K-8 classroom and restroom projects at McFadden and Sierra.
- Appointed Joshua Goddard as Director of Nutrition Services (5-0)
- Appointed Sommer Pedroza as Coordinator of Health Services/Hospital Instruction (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 20/21-3378 for compulsory unpaid leave of a classified employee (5-0)
- Approved Student Success Library Card Program MOU with Santa Ana Public Library (5-0)
- Approved new job descriptions for Instructional Assistant Provider and Executive Director, Special Education (5-0)
- Authorized contracts for Bid Packages 1-4 and 6 for McFadden and Sierra Pre-K-8 projects (5-0)
- Approved Facilities Use Agreement extension for Edward B. Cole, Sr. Academy Charter School through 2021-22 (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar including 2019-20 Williams Settlement Report and personnel calendar (5-0)
Regular Board Meeting Held Telephonically
The Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting telephonically, with a closed session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation, labor negotiations with multiple bargaining units, and potential real property disposition or acquisition. The open session includes recognitions of classified and certificated employees of the month for March through October 2020, and a consent calendar approving meeting minutes and accepting gifts.
- Recognition of Classified Employee of the Month: Carlos Antunez (March), Carlos Perales (April), Fabiola Diaz de Ramirez (May), Elida Sanchez (September), Patricia Mendez (October) — each with a $50 e-gift card.
- Recognition of Certificated Employee of the Month: Lucia Venegas (March), Brigham Jorgensen (April), Howida Hanna (May), Cesar Gonzalez (September), Jill Puich (October) — each with a $50 e-gift card.
- Approval of amended regular meeting minutes from September 8 and 22, 2020, and regular meeting minutes from October 13, 2020, plus special meeting minutes from October 20, 2020.
- Closed session conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (four case numbers) and anticipated litigation (two potential cases).
- Closed session conference with real property negotiators regarding district-wide disposition or acquisition (54 specific assessor parcel numbers).
The Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding for in-person special education assessments and authorized the purchase of modular buildings from Silver Creek Industries, Inc. Other actions included approving several esports-related courses and transferring funds from the Measure I Fund to Facilities Funds.
- Approved MOU with Santa Ana Educators’ Association for in-person special education assessments (5-0)
- Authorized purchase of cellular voice and data services from T-Mobile (5-0)
- Authorized rejection of Bid Package No. 1 for Support Services Building Reconfiguration (5-0)
- Ratified purchase and installation of modular buildings from Silver Creek Industries, Inc. (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 20/21-3374 to transfer funds from Measure I Fund to Facilities Funds (5-0)
- Approved four esports-integrated English and Marketing courses (5-0)
- Approved grant award applications for 2020-21 school year (5-0)
- Ratified purchase order summary for Sept 23 to Oct 13, 2020 (5-0)
Special Board Meeting Held Telephonically
This special board meeting, held telephonically, includes a single presentation: an update on the district's 2020-21 General Fund Budget and COVID-19 funding. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is presented for information only.
- Presentation on 2020-21 General Fund Budget and COVID-19 Funding Update (information only, no fiscal impact)
The Board of Education received a presentation on the 2020-21 General Fund Budget and COVID-19 Funding. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.
- Requested additional information following the 2020-21 General Fund Budget and COVID-19 Funding update
Regular Board Meeting Held Telephonically
The Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education will hold a telephone meeting with a closed session for litigation, personnel, labor negotiations, and real property matters, followed by an open session consent calendar. Key action items include approving the Head Start funding contract for the 2020-21 program year at $4,314,172 and a related certification.
- Approval of Head Start funding contract for $4,314,172 for 512 students at Broadway, Adams, Edison, Jackson, Kennedy, Mitchell, Monte Vista, and John Muir elementary schools
- Approval of Head Start Certification of Governance, Leadership, and Oversight Capacity Screener for 2020-21
- Approval of regular board meeting minutes from September 22, 2020
- Closed session discussion of five existing litigation cases (e.g., Case No. 30-2019-01068167-CU-WM-CSC)
- Closed session conference with labor negotiator for SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, CWA and unrepresented employees
The Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with CSEA to redefine classified employee roles during the virtual environment. Several facility and equipment purchases were authorized, and the 2019-2020 Measure I Bond Oversight report was accepted. The Board also approved a $60,000 workers' compensation settlement.
- Approved $60,000 Workers' Compensation Compromise and Release (5-0)
- Approved separation and release agreement for employee ID# 30670 (5-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar items 7.1 through 7.11 (5-0)
- Approved Personnel Calendar for hiring, promotions, and transfers (5-0)
- Accepted Measure I Bond Oversight Committee 2019-2020 Annual Report (5-0)
- Authorized purchase of locking devices from Intermountain Lock and Security Supply Company (5-0)
- Authorized purchase and repair of playground equipment from KYA Services, LLC (5-0)
- Authorized purchase of hardware and software from NMK Corporation (5-0)
Regular Board Meeting Held Telephonically
The Santa Ana USD Board of Education will meet telephonically, beginning with closed session to discuss existing litigation, employee discipline, labor negotiations, and real property dispositions/acquisitions. Open session includes approval of consent items: meeting minutes, acceptance of $5,000 in gifts, and reimbursement of $21,500 for a student with disabilities per a settlement agreement.
- Closed session: existing litigation (4 cases)
- Closed session: employee discipline and superintendent evaluation
- Closed session: labor negotiations with SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, CWA bargaining units
- Closed session: real property negotiations on 55+ parcels
- Consent: reimbursement of $21,500 for special education student (settlement agreement)
Regular Board Meeting Held Telephonically
The Santa Ana Unified School District Board will consider several closed‑session items, including legal counsel on two pending lawsuits, employee discipline actions, labor negotiations, and a real‑property disposition involving many assessor parcel numbers. In the open session, the Board will approve the August 25 minutes, accept gifts totaling $590, and vote on a consent item to reimburse $18,000 for services provided to a student with disabilities for the 2020‑21 school year.
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on litigation (Case No. 30-2019-01068167-CU-WM-CSC; 30-2019-01069196-CU-MC-CJC)
- Closed session: public employee discipline/dismissal for superintendent evaluation and several deputy superintendents and principals
- Closed session: conference with labor negotiator for CSEA, SASPOA, CWA and unrepresented employees
- Closed session: conference with real‑property negotiators for district‑wide disposition/acquisition (e.g., Assessor's Parcel Numbers 408-421-01, 988-068-97, 007-211-05, 398-151-01, …)
- Consent calendar: approve $18,000 payment and reimbursement for a student with disabilities (2020‑21)
The Board appointed two new Deputy Superintendents and several other staff members. It also approved the district's unaudited actuals for 2019-20 and authorized power purchasing agreements for solar systems with Onyx Development Group LLC.
- Appointed Lorraine Perez as Deputy Superintendent, Educational Services (5-0)
- Appointed Amanda Corridan as Deputy Superintendent, Administrative Services (5-0)
- Appointed Vivian Choi as Assistant Director, Support Services (5-0)
- Appointed Griselda Maldonado as Principal, Romero-Cruz Academy (5-0)
- Approved District's Unaudited Actuals for 2019-20 school year (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 20/21-3366 for power purchasing agreements with Onyx Development Group LLC (5-0)
- Approved adjustment for purchase and installation of modular buildings from Silver Creek Industries, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar items including grant applications and personnel changes (5-0)
Regular Board Meeting Held Telephonically
The Santa Ana Unified School District Board will hold a telephonic meeting with a closed session to discuss existing litigation (case numbers listed), employee discipline/appointments, labor negotiations with all bargaining units, and real property negotiations across dozens of parcels. The open session includes a consent calendar with approval of prior minutes, acceptance of $625 in gifts, a Williams Settlement quarterly report, and ratification of contracts for the 2020-21 school year. Public comments may be submitted by phone or email.
- Closed session: litigation case numbers 30-2019-01068167-CU-WM-CSC, 30-2019-01069196-CU-MC-CJC, 2007304 RV, 2007352 RV
- Closed session: real property negotiations covering 54 parcel numbers district-wide
- Consent item 7.2: acceptance of $625 in gifts (total $7,825 for 2020-21)
- Consent item 7.3: OCDE Williams Settlement fourth quarterly report for 2019-2020
- Consent item 7.4: approval/ratification of agreements/contracts for 2020-21 school year
The Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the California School Employees Association regarding COVID-19 pandemic reopening guidelines. It also approved solar projects at school campuses and district administration as exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Additionally, the Board appointed two staff members and approved several administrative agreements.
- Approved COVID-19 MOU with California School Employees Association, Chapter 41 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 20/21-3367 exempting solar projects from CEQA (5-0)
- Appointed Kara Unger as Assistant Principal – Special Support/Programs Mitchell Child Development Center (4-0)
- Appointed Daniel Ochoa as Coordinator of Behavior (MTSS) (4-0)
- Approved administrative services agreement with Public Agency Retirement Services 2020-2025 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 20/21-3371 for Supplementary Retirement Program 2021-22 (5-0)
- Approved separation agreement for a certificated employee (4-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar including 2020-21 contracts and purchase orders (5-0)
Special Board Meeting - Closed Session Only Held Telephonically
The Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education is conducting a special closed session meeting held telephonically. The agenda includes discussions regarding legal counsel and personnel matters.
- Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: Case No. 30-2019-01068167-CU-WM-CSC and 30-2019-01069196-CU-MC-CJC
- Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation involving one potential case
- Public employee discipline, dismissal, release, reassignment, or appointments: Performance evaluation for the Superintendent
The meeting was conducted as a closed session to consider personnel matters and litigation. No substantive decisions or public actions were recorded in the minutes.
Regular Board Meeting Held Telephonically
The Santa Ana Unified School District Board will consider approving consent calendar items, including memoranda of understanding with nine Orange County school districts to serve deaf/hard of hearing students at Taft Elementary for 2020-21, and ratification of various contracts. Closed session will cover existing litigation, employee discipline, labor negotiations, and real property negotiations.
- Approval of MOUs with Capistrano, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Irvine, Newport Mesa, Orange, Placentia-Yorba Linda, Saddleback Valley, and Tustin USD for DHH program (est. $53,246/student)
- Closed session: existing litigation (Case Nos. 30-2019-01068167-CU-WM-CSC and 30-2019-01069196-CU-MC-CJC)
- Closed session: public employee discipline/dismissal/release/appointment
- Closed session: labor negotiations with SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, CWA, and unrepresented employees
- Closed session: real property negotiations on 58 assessor parcel numbers
The Board approved the 45-Day Budget Revision and several Memoranda of Understanding with the CSEA and CWA regarding work calendars and COVID-19 protocols. The Board also ratified various district contracts, software licenses, and public works projects for the 2020-21 school year.
- Approved 45-Day Budget Revision (5-0)
- Approved Tentative Agreement with Communications Workers of America Union, Local 9510 (5-0)
- Approved MOU with CSEA regarding revised classified work calendars (5-0)
- Approved MOU with CSEA regarding COVID-19 temperature self-certification checks (5-0)
- Approved MOU with CSEA regarding COVID-19 pandemic and reopening of district sites (5-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar items including software licenses and public works projects (4-0)
- Approved listing of agreements/contracts for 2020-21 school year (4-0)
- Approved listing of No-Cost Community Partnership agreements except for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County (5-0)
Special Board Meeting - Held Telephonically
The Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special telephonic meeting. The board will vote on a Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Ana Educators' Association to implement distance learning for the 2020-2021 school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board will also recess to closed session for discussions on personnel and labor negotiations.
- Approval of MOU with SAEA for distance learning, with funding of $2,902,498.44
- Closed session: public employee discipline/dismissal/release/reassignment/appointments
- Closed session: conference with labor negotiator for SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, CWA, and unrepresented employees
- Public presentations via phone or email before the meeting
- Next regular meeting scheduled for August 11, 2020
The Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Ana Educators’ Association (SAEA) regarding distance learning due to COVID-19. The meeting also included a closed session to discuss personnel matters and labor negotiations.
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Santa Ana Educators’ Association (SAEA) regarding Distance Learning due to COVID-19 (5-0)
Regular Board Meeting
The Santa Ana Unified School District Board will hold a closed session to discuss existing litigation, anticipated litigation, employee discipline matters, labor negotiations, and real‑property negotiations. In the open session, the board will approve the June 23 and July 7 meeting minutes, accept gifts totaling $7,200 under Board Policy 3290, and receive the Orange County Department of Education third‑quarter Williams Settlement report. All items are presented for board action or information.
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Case No. 30-2019-01068167-CU-WM-CSC; 30-2019-01069196-CU-MC-CJC; 34-2012-00127517)
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one potential case)
- Closed session: employee discipline/dismissal/appointments for multiple administrators and the superintendent’s evaluation
- Acceptance of gifts, grants, and bequests totaling $7,200 in accordance with Board Policy 3290
- Presentation of OCDE third‑quarter Williams Settlement legislation report (no fiscal impact)
The Board decided to start the school year strictly with distance learning due to COVID-19 rates. They approved several administrative appointments and a settlement agreement with Verizon. A consent calendar including various program authorizations and facility contracts was also approved.
- Approved Settlement and Release Agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon (4-0)
- Appointed David Richey as Executive Director, Support Services (5-0)
- Appointed Diana Torres as Director of Elementary Student Achievement/Charter Schools (5-0)
- Appointed Ray Gonzales as Principal, MacArthur Fundamental School (5-0)
- Appointed Erik Merkt as Assistant Principal, Jefferson Elementary School (5-0)
- Appointed Elizabeth Watters as Head Start Assistant Coordinator: Education Disability (5-0)
- Appointed Bissan Abdelhadi as Purchasing Manager (5-0)
- Authorized contracts for Bid Packages 1-9 for Modernization at King Elementary School (5-0)
Special Board Meeting
The Board of Education met to discuss legal matters in closed session and review consent calendar items. The Board approved amendments to master contracts and service agreements with various nonpublic schools and agencies to ensure continued services for students with disabilities during COVID-19 school closures.
- Amendment to Master Contracts/Service Agreements for Nonpublic Schools (including Beacon Day School, Mardan School, and Rossier Elementary)
- Closed session discussion regarding existing litigation
- Closed session discussion regarding anticipated litigation
- Closed session discussion regarding public employee discipline for Coordinator of Student Achievement
- Closed session discussion regarding labor negotiations with SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, and CWA
The Board approved a school re-opening plan featuring distance learning and hybrid environments. Other actions included approving a release agreement with AT&T and appointing a new Coordinator of Student Achievement.
- Approved Comprehensive Plan for Re-Opening of Schools (5-0)
- Approved release agreement with AT&T (4-0)
- Appointed Alexander Nedelkow as Coordinator of Student Achievement (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 20/21-3360 for temporary interfund transfers (5-0)
- Approved MOU with CSEA regarding Walker Elementary staff transfers (5-0)
- Approved MOU with CSEA to increase District Safety Officers' work to 12 months (5-0)
- Ratified MOU with Onyx Development Group LLC for battery storage and solar incentives (5-0)
- Approved Ground Lessor’s Estoppel Certificate for El Sol Science & Arts Academy (5-0)
Regular Board Meeting
The Santa Ana Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for litigation, personnel, labor negotiations, and real property discussions. The open session includes a consent calendar with approval of minutes, a $4,000 reimbursement for a student with disabilities, ratification of consultant agreements for 2019-20 and 2020-21, and no-cost community partnership agreements.
- Approval of $4,000 payment to Yarijanian & Associates for student with disabilities settlement (OAH# 202004024)
- Ratification of consultant contracts for 2019-20 and 2020-21, including facilities firms (e.g., DLR Group, HMC Architects, LPA Design Studios) and human resources (DGSOAH)
- Approval of no-cost community partnership agreements for 2019-20 and 2020-21
- Closed session: existing litigation (cases 30-2019-01068167 and 30-2019-01069196), anticipated litigation (2 potential cases), employee discipline/appointment for PreK-8 assistant principals, labor negotiations with SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, CWA
- Closed session: real property negotiation involving 54 assessor parcel numbers for district-wide disposition or acquisition
The Board approved the 2020-21 proposed budget and a comprehensive plan for re-opening schools with an amended deadline of July 7, 2020. Other key actions included renewing a charter petition and approving several vendor contracts for technology and supplies.
- Adopted 2020-21 Proposed Budget and Fiscal Solvency Statement (5-0)
- Approved Comprehensive Plan for Re-Opening of Schools with July 7 deadline (5-0)
- Approved Advanced Learning Academy Charter 5 Year Renewal Petition (4-0)
- Appointed Jose Nava and Dana Peinado-Cervantes as Assistant Principals at Romero Cruz Academy (3-0)
- Approved 2020-21 SELPA Annual Budget and Service Plan (4-0)
- Approved retiring the name Walker Elementary School (4-0)
- Authorized contract with Hypertec USA, Inc. for Interactive Flat Panels (5-0)
- Approved MOU with CSEA regarding COVID-19 temperature screening (5-0)
Regular Board Meeting Held Telephonically
The Board will first go into closed session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation, employee discipline, labor negotiations, and real property negotiations involving numerous parcels. In open session, the Board will hear public comments and consider consent items including approval of minutes, CIF league representatives, and a new Forensics course for intermediate school students.
- Closed session: Conference with legal counsel re existing litigation (two cases) and anticipated litigation (3 potential cases)
- Closed session: Conference with real property negotiators re 54 assessor parcel numbers for district-wide disposition or acquisition
- Approval of a new Forensics course for intermediate school students (CTE Health Science and Medical Technology: Biotechnology pathway)
- Approval of California Interscholastic Federation league representatives for the 2020-2021 school year
- Closed session: Public employee discipline/dismissal/release for Coordinator of Special Education position
The Board approved several labor agreements and the adoption of an ethnic studies requirement. It also authorized the issuance of general obligation bonds and appointed a new Coordinator of Special Education.
- Appointed Lourdes Flores as Coordinator of Special Education (5-0)
- Approved general obligation bonds not to exceed $80,000,000 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 19/20-3353 regarding Ethnic Studies Requirement (5-0)
- Approved MOU with CSEA Chapter 41 regarding 2020-21 Classified Work Calendars (5-0)
- Approved MOU with SAEA regarding Remote High School Summer School (5-0)
- Approved MOU with CSEA Chapter 41 defining Emergency Coverage Workers (5-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar including new textbooks and intermediate school courses (5-0)
- Ratified purchase orders and expenditures over $25,000 from May 13 to May 26, 2020 (5-0)
Regular Board Meeting Held Telephonically
The board will hold a closed‑session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation, employee discipline matters, and labor negotiations. After reconvening, the open session will include public presentations and the approval of minutes. Board members will vote on a consent‑calendar item to modify graduation requirements for the 2019‑2020 school year because of COVID‑19, which has no fiscal impact. They will also approve a $24,750 payment and reimbursement for students with disabilities for the 2019‑20 school year.
- Closed‑session: conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Case Nos. 30‑2019‑01068167‑CU‑WM‑CSC, 30‑2019‑01069196‑CU‑MC‑CJC; File Nos. SUSD‑007766, SUSK‑008989)
- Closed‑session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one potential case)
- Closed‑session: discussion of public employee discipline/dismissal for Assistant Principal I – Muir Fundamental and Director of ELD/Bilingual Programs
- Closed‑session: conference with labor negotiator for SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, CWA bargaining units and unrepresented employees
- Open‑session consent‑calendar: approve modification of graduation requirements under emergency conditions (no fiscal impact) and approve $24,750 payment/reimbursement for students with disabilities (Special Education budget)
The Board approved several Memorandums of Understanding with teacher and employee associations regarding evaluations and school closures due to COVID-19. Other actions included approving a $85,000 workers' compensation settlement and appointing a new director of ELD/Bilingual Programs. The Superintendent reported the development of a hybrid re-entry plan for the next school year.
- Approved $85,000 Workers' Compensation Compromise and Release (5-0)
- Appointed Dr. Sergio Chavez Sr. as director of ELD/Bilingual Programs (5-0)
- Approved MOUs with SAEA and CSEA regarding COVID-19 evaluations and school closures (5-0)
- Approved increasing District Safety Officers' work months to 12 months (5-0)
- Approved Tentative Agreement with Santa Ana School Police Officers' Association (5-0)
- Authorized contract extension with American Logistics Company not to exceed $297,000 (5-0)
- Awarded contract to General Consolidated Constructors for Jackson Elementary Preschool Lab (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 19/20-3351 for Biennial Trustee Election (5-0)
Regular Board Meeting Held Telephonically
The Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education approved several consent calendar items, including minutes, a Head Start monitoring corrective action plan, Head Start enrollment policies for 2020-21, and stipends for administrators serving as induction coaches. The meeting was held telephonically due to COVID-19 executive order.
- Approval of Special and Regular Board Meeting Minutes from April 28, 2020
- Approval of Head Start Monitoring Corrective Action Plan for 2019-20 Program Year
- Approval of Head Start Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance Policies and Procedures for 2020-21
- Approval of $500 stipend per candidate for administrators acting as induction coaches for 24 SAUSD administrators
The Board approved initial bargaining proposals for teachers and classified employees and established Education Protection Accounts. It also authorized several facility contracts and designated public works projects as essential governmental functions.
- Approved initial bargaining proposal to Santa Ana Educators’ Association for 2019-22 (4-0)
- Accepted CSEA Chapter 41 initial bargaining reopener proposal for 2020-21 (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 19/20-3347 to establish Education Protection Account for SAUSD (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 19/20-3348 to establish Education Protection Account for Advanced Learning Academy (4-0)
- Authorized roofing contract for Santiago Elementary School to Exbon Development (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 19/20-3349 designating public works projects as essential governmental functions (4-0)
- Approved 28-day public review of history textbooks for grades 6-12 (4-0)
- Rejected all bids for Bid No. 26-19 Classroom and Office Furniture (4-0)
Special Board Meeting - Closed Session Only Held Telephonically
This special board meeting is solely a closed session under the Brown Act, with no public decisions or votes planned. The board will discuss existing litigation, personnel actions (discipline/dismissal/reassignment), labor negotiations with multiple bargaining units, real property negotiations involving dozens of parcels, and two potential lawsuits. All items are for discussion only; no public action will be taken.
- Closed-session discussion of existing litigation (Case Nos. 30-2019-01068167-CU-WM-CSC, 30-2019-01069196-CU-MC-CJC, and SUSK-010193)
- Closed-session review of public employee discipline/dismissal/release/reassignment for Assistant Superintendent, Teaching and Learning and Director of Secondary Student Achievement/Charter Schools
- Closed-session labor negotiations with SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, CWA bargaining units and unrepresented employees
- Closed-session real property negotiations covering over 50 Assessor's Parcel Numbers district-wide
- Closed-session anticipated litigation conference regarding 2 potential cases
The Board approved a Workers' Compensation Compromise and Release for a former classified employee. The Board also appointed a new Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning and a Director of Secondary Achievement/Charter Schools. Vote tallies were not recorded in the draft minutes.
- Approved $100,000 Workers' Compensation Compromise and Release for Claim No. SUSK-010193
- Appointed Assistant Superintendent, Teaching and Learning
- Appointed Director of Secondary Achievement/Charter Schools
Test Meeting 5-7-2020
The Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education will vote on consent calendar items including acceptance of $30,841.70 in gifts, approval of a new History Through Art high school course, and payment of $32,500 for special education legal fees and educational services for a student with disabilities. The board will also receive a quarterly report on Williams Settlement complaints. The meeting allows remote participation and written public comments due to COVID-19.
- Acceptance of $30,841.70 in gifts under Board Policy 3290
- Approval of History Through Art course for grades 9-12, meeting A-G requirements
- Payment of $32,500 for student with disabilities costs from Special Education budget
- Third quarterly report on Williams Settlement uniform complaints for Jan-Mar 2020
Special Board Meeting - Closed Session Only Held Telephonically
The Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting entirely in closed session, as permitted by the Governor's COVID-19 executive order. The board will discuss existing and anticipated litigation, the superintendent's evaluation timeline, labor negotiations with multiple bargaining units, and negotiations on dozens of real property parcels.
- Conference with legal counsel on three existing lawsuits and two potential cases
- Discussion of public employee discipline/dismissal/release/reassignment/appointment regarding the superintendent's evaluation timeline
- Labor negotiations with SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, CWA and unrepresented employees
- Real property negotiations covering 54 specific assessor parcel numbers
The Board of Education met in a closed session to address personnel and legal matters. Two actions were approved by unanimous vote regarding a compensation claim and an employment agreement.
- Approved $23,345 Workers' Compensation Stipulated Award for a classified employee (5-0)
- Approved modification of the evaluation timeline for the Superintendent's employment agreement (5-0)
Regular Board Meeting Held Telephonically
The Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting telephonically due to the Governor's COVID-19 executive order. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes, acceptance of gifts totaling $30,841.70, a Williams Settlement quarterly report, a new History Through Art high school course, and a $32,500 payment for a student with disabilities. Public comments may be submitted in writing by 4:00 p.m. on April 28.
- Approval of $32,500 payment and reimbursement for a student with disabilities (Special Education budget)
- Acceptance of gifts totaling $30,841.70 under Board Policy 3290
- Approval of new History Through Art course for grades 9-12 (meets A-G requirement)
- Receipt of Orange County Department of Education Uniform Complaint Procedure Third Quarterly Report on Williams Settlement
The Board authorized several major technology contracts for internet and network equipment. It also adopted an amended grading proposal for the COVID-19 physical school closure and approved an increase in statutory school fees for new developments.
- Approved amended COVID-19 grading: Elementary 'Comment Only'; Intermediate/High 'A, B, C' only (5-0)
- Authorized $7,035,833.56 contract to AMS.NET for network equipment and installation (4-0)
- Authorized $1,145,148.12 contract to AT&T for CALNET 3 Mesh Network and ISP services (4-0)
- Authorized $648,000 annual contract for five years to Crown Castle for Wide Area Network Services (4-0)
- Authorized $76,800 annual contract for three years to Crown Castle for Managed Internet Services (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 19/20-3346 to increase statutory school fees on new residential and commercial/industrial projects (4-1)
- Approved MOU with California School Employees Association, Chapter 41 regarding COVID-19 pandemic (4-0)
- Authorized rejection of all bids for Lathrop Intermediate School restroom and parking lot expansion (5-0)
Special Board Meeting Held Telephonically
The Santa Ana Unified School District Board is meeting telephonically to discuss campus optimization projects. Key items include authorizing a large purchase of modular buildings and reviewing various district agreements.
- Authorization for the purchase and installation of modular buildings from Silver Creek Industries, Inc. up to $4,316,572.00
- Ratification of the listing of agreements and contracts for the 2019-20 school year
- Closed session discussion regarding two potential litigation cases
- Closed session discussion regarding Chief Communications Officer personnel matters
- Closed session discussion regarding labor negotiations with SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, and CWA
The Board appointed Fermin Leal as Chief Communications Officer and authorized the purchase of modular buildings from Silver Creek Industries, Inc. The Board also approved the consent calendar, including the March 24, 2020, meeting minutes and 2019-20 school year contracts.
- Appointed Fermin Leal as Chief Communications Officer (5-0)
- Approved Regular Board Meeting Minutes from March 24, 2020 (5-0)
- Ratified listing of 2019-20 school year agreements/contracts (5-0)
- Authorized purchase and installation of modular buildings from Silver Creek Industries, Inc. via piggyback bid (5-0)
Regular Board Meeting - Conducted Telephonically
This is a regular board meeting conducted telephonically under a March 12 executive order waiving physical presence requirements due to COVID-19. The board will vote on a consent calendar including acceptance of $300 in gifts, approval of a Head Start corrective action plan, and reimbursement of $25,750 for special education costs. Public comments are accepted only in writing via email or online forms.
- Acceptance of gifts totaling $300 (2019-20 total $130,816.87) per Board Policy 3290
- Approval of $25,750 payment for costs incurred for students with disabilities (Special Education budget)
- Approval of Head Start Ongoing Monitoring Corrective Action Plan for 2019-20 program year
- Approval of First Assessment Child Outcomes and School Readiness Action Plan for Head Start 2019-20
The Board approved contracts for modernization at Garfield Elementary and modular building services via SKC Company. A Memorandum of Understanding regarding COVID-19 emergency coverage was approved. The Board also ratified a large consent calendar including various school readiness plans and facility contracts.
- Approved contracts for Bid Packages 1-9 for Garfield Elementary modernization (5-0)
- Authorized contract with SKC Company for modular building purchase, renovation, and removal (5-0)
- Approved MOU with California School Employees Association, Chapter 41 regarding COVID-19 emergency coverage (5-0)
- Appointed Melodie McDonald as Assistant Principal IV at Santa Ana High School (5-0)
- Appointed Gregory Stowers as Coordinator of Special Education (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar items 5.1-5.6 and 5.8-5.27 (5-0)
- Adopted resolutions honoring Dolores Huerta and César E. Chavez (5-0)
- Tabled internet service contracts with Crown Castle, AT&T, and AMS.NET
Emergency Board Meeting
The Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education will hold an emergency meeting to consider and adopt Resolution No. 19/20-3343, which delegates authority to take necessary actions to protect students and staff from the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The meeting includes public comment and is held in response to the pandemic. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Consider and adopt Emergency Resolution No. 19/20-3343 delegating authority to act on COVID-19 protections
The Board of Education adopted Emergency Resolution No. 19/20-3343. This resolution delegates authority to take necessary actions to protect students and staff from the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
- Adopted Resolution No. 19/20-3343 delegating authority to protect students and staff from COVID-19 (5-0)
Regular Board Meeting
This regular board meeting includes a closed session for student discipline, litigation, labor negotiations, and real property negotiations involving over 50 parcels. The open session consent calendar includes approval of two student expulsions, a new Introductory Marine Science elective for grades 6-8, recognition of UCI's CONNECT Magazine, and extended field trips. Public comment is open for agenda and non-agenda items.
- Approval of two student expulsions with reapply date March 10, 2021, placement at REACH
- Approval of new Introductory Marine Science semester course for intermediate school students
- Recognition of University of California, Irvine's CONNECT Magazine for acknowledging student success
- Closed session conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (2 cases) and one anticipated case
- Closed session conference with real property negotiators for 50+ assessor parcel numbers
The Board approved the district's Second Interim Report and authorized contracts for modernization at Saddleback High School. Several personnel actions were decided in closed session, including the appointment of a new Director of Purchasing and Stores.
- Approved positive certification of the Second Interim Report (5-0)
- Authorized contracts for Bid Packages 1-6 and 8-11 for Saddleback High School food service building and kitchen modernization (5-0)
- Appointed Ricardo Salazar as Director of Purchasing and Stores (4-0)
- Approved non-reelection of five probationary certificated employees (4-0)
- Approved release of employee ID# 33784 (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 19/20-3335 to transfer funds from District Self-Insurance Fund to General Fund (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 19/20-3332 regarding Developer Fees Report for FY 2018-19 (4-1)
- Authorized retirement of frozen positions in the Position Control System (5-0)
Special Board Meeting
The board will discuss developing board priorities in the open session. It will then move to closed session to review the public employee goals and performance evaluation process. Additional closed‑session items include a potential litigation case and negotiations concerning numerous district parcels.
- Discussion of developing board priorities (open session)
- Closed‑session review of public employee goals and performance evaluation process
- Closed‑session conference with legal counsel regarding one potential litigation case
- Closed‑session conference with real‑property negotiators concerning listed parcel numbers
The Board of Education participated in an exercise led by the Education Support Services Group to identify the meeting's purpose, accomplishments, goals, and strengths. The session concluded with the Board setting its goals. No other substantive actions were recorded.
- Set Board goals following a discussion on priorities
Regular Board Meeting
The Santa Ana Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session to discuss litigation, employee discipline, labor negotiations, and real property negotiations involving dozens of parcels. In open session, the board will recognize community members and employees, and approve a consent calendar including acceptance of $27,775.05 in gifts and the February 11, 2020 meeting minutes.
- Recognition of Jonathan Maher and Ashley Kravitz from Centennial Main Place Mall
- Certificated Employee of the Month: Jenny Hazen, King Elementary School ($50 gift card)
- Classified Employee of the Month: Efrain Peñaloza Jr., Madison Elementary School ($50 gift card)
- Acceptance of $27,775.05 in gifts in accordance with Board Policy 3290
- Approval of regular board meeting minutes from February 11, 2020
The Board approved a contract with SunPower for battery storage at eight sites and accepted a bargaining proposal from the Communications Workers of America Union. Other actions included approving a personnel calendar and renewing a field use agreement with North East Santa Ana Little League.
- Approved non-reelected probationary certificated employees effective May 29, 2020 (5-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar items including February 11 minutes and banking transfer to Farmers & Merchants Bank (5-0)
- Approved Personnel Calendar minus three Home Health Instructors (5-0)
- Accepted Communications Workers of America Union’s Initial Bargaining Proposal for 2019-22 (5-0)
- Authorized contract to SunPower for battery storage at eight sites (5-0)
- Authorized rejection and rebidding of Bid Package No. 1 for Saddleback High School food service building and kitchen (5-0)
- Renewed one-year license agreement with North East Santa Ana Little League for Sierra Preparatory Academy fields (5-0)
- Adopted Board Policy (BP) 6174 Education for English Learners (5-0)
Regular Board Meeting
The board will first recess to closed session to discuss student expulsions, existing and anticipated litigation, personnel actions, labor negotiations, and negotiations on 54 real property parcels. In open session, the board will recognize the Caring Educators Nourishing All (CENA) committee and the Heritage Museum of Orange County. The board will also vote on consent items including acceptance of $3,300 in gifts and approval of a new Catering 101 capstone course for Valley High School.
- Closed session: student expulsions and discipline issues
- Closed session: existing litigation in four cases (30-2019-01068167-CU-WM-CSC, 30-2019-01069196-CU-MC-CJC, 1806800 RV, 34-2012-00127517)
- Closed session: real property negotiations for 54 parcels (APNs listed)
- Open session: acceptance of gifts totaling $3,300 (year-to-date $102,741.82)
- Open session: approval of Catering 101 (UC-g) course for high school students
Special Board Meeting
The Santa Ana Unified School District Board will hold a closed‑session conference with labor negotiators. An informational presentation will update the 2019‑20 budget and multi‑year projections. The Board will vote to approve a one‑year Facilities Use Agreement extension with Edward B. Cole Sr. Academy Charter School for the 2020‑21 school year. The Board will also adopt a resolution authorizing construction of a non‑student/pre‑fab Maintenance Butler Building at Valley High School.
- Closed‑session conference with labor negotiators (item 2.1)
- 2019‑20 Budget Update presentation (information, no fiscal impact)
- Approval of Facilities Use Agreement Extension with Edward B. Cole Sr. Academy for 2020‑21 (action, no fiscal impact)
- Adoption of Resolution No. 19/20‑3329 to authorize a non‑student/pre‑fab Maintenance Butler Building at Valley High School (action, no fiscal impact)
- Public presentations allowed per Government Code 54954.3
The Board approved a facilities use agreement extension for the Edward B. Cole, Sr. Academy Charter School. It also authorized the construction of a pre-fab maintenance building at Valley High School.
- Approved Facilities Use Agreement Extension with Edward B. Cole, Sr. Academy Charter School for 2020-21 (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 19/20-3329 to authorize construction of a pre-fab maintenance Butler Building at Valley High School (4-0)
Regular Board Meeting
The Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education meets primarily in closed session to discuss student expulsion/discipline issues, existing and anticipated litigation, a personnel matter, and labor negotiations with multiple bargaining units. The open session includes recognitions of students and employees, including eight students receiving $4,000 scholarships for a NASA JPL internship and a student winning a traffic safety poster contest.
- Closed session discussion of student expulsions and discipline issues
- Closed session conference with legal counsel on three existing lawsuits and three potential cases
- Closed session labor negotiations with SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, CWA and unrepresented employees
- Recognition of eight students who completed a summer 2019 internship at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, each receiving a $4,000 scholarship funded by $29,821 from CTE Transportation Funds
- Recognition of Lathrop Intermediate student Jackelyn Murillo for winning third place in the Go Safely California poster contest
The Board approved budgets for active projects using Measure I funds and adopted a Graduation Support Plan. Other actions included approving a new high school course, personnel changes, and student expulsions. The Board also proclaimed February 2020 as African American History Month and School Counselor Month.
- Approved budgets for Measure I Active Projects List (4-0)
- Approved Graduation Support Plan (4-0)
- Approved Broadcast Journalism (UC-f) course for high school students (4-0)
- Appointed Patrick Healy as Assistant Principal of McFadden Intermediate School (3-1)
- Approved student expulsion(s) per Board Policy 5144.1 (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 19/20-3326 proclaiming February 2020 as African American History Month (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 19/20-3328 proclaiming February 2020 as School Counselor Month (4-0)
- Approved Head Start Health and Safety 2019-20 Corrective Action Plan (4-0)