South Burlington School District public meetings in 2020
29 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Board will conduct its annual organizational meeting, including election of Board President, Vice President, and Clerk, as well as appointment of representatives to various committees and the Board Secretary. It will also hold a second reading and adoption of the 2021 Board Meeting Schedule. A closed session is scheduled for consultation with legal counsel regarding existing litigation (OAH Case No. 2020090603). The meeting includes administration of oath of office for re-elected members Julie Union and Dana King.
- Organizational meeting: election of officers (President, Vice President, Clerk) and representatives to committees including NCCSE, CSBA, LAN, City of Solana Beach/San Diego liaisons, and others.
- Second reading and adoption of the 2021 Board Meeting Schedule (14 meetings listed, including a July optional meeting).
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation, OAH Case No. 2020090603.
- Administration of oath of office to re-elected Board Member Julie Union and elected Board Member Dana King.
- Nomination of organizations for Community Partnership awards (nominated Yu Linda Song for Parent Volunteer and San Diego County Office of Education for Community Partner).
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board of Education held a regular meeting with a closed session for litigation and personnel. In open session, the board voted to approve a $121,265.51 donation from the Solana Beach Schools Foundation for STREAM programs, accept additional donations totaling $4,910, adopt the LCFF Budget Overview for Parents, certify the 2020-2021 First Interim Financial Report as positive, and approve the Annual Developer Fee Report. Staff also provided updates on student well-being and phased return of Onsite Scholars.
- Approved $121,265.51 donation from Solana Beach Schools Foundation for STREAM programs
- Accepted $3,000 donation from Genyouth for COVID-19 meal supplies, plus $760 and $1,150 from school PTOs
- Adopted Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Budget Overview for Parents
- Certified 2020-2021 First Interim Financial Report with positive certification
- Closed session to discuss litigation: Solana Beach School District v. Harley Ellis Devereaux
Special Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board will hold a working session on strategic planning to develop mission, vision, and values. The board will then adjourn to closed session to confer with legal counsel on existing litigation (Solana Beach School District v. Harley Ellis Devereaux) and one anticipated litigation case.
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on existing litigation in Solana Beach School District v. Harley Ellis Devereaux
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one case)
- Discussion on 'Imagining Our Vivid Vision' strategic planning for mission, vision, values, LCP process, and student promotion profile
- Public comment period for written submissions on agenda items
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education met to discuss updates regarding the reopening of schools for the 2020-21 school year. The meeting included actions on PTA donations, a resolution for funding applications, and a transportation contract amendment.
- Acceptance of $15,281.76 in total donations from Skyline and Solana Vista PTAs
- Adoption of Resolution 110120 to designate district signatories for funding applications
- Ratification of a $223,939.00 contract amendment with Santa Barbara Transportation of America
- Recognition of classified staff moving from probationary to permanent status across multiple schools
Special Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board met on October 29, 2020, to address school reopening preparations. The board approved an updated contract with the Solana Beach Teachers Association and ratified a $450,000 agreement with UCSD Medical Center Clinical Laboratories for COVID-19 testing. Staff also provided an update on phasing in students for the 2020-21 school year.
- Approval of additional Tentative Memorandum of Understanding with Solana Beach Teachers Association
- Ratification of $450,000 COVID-19 testing agreement with UCSD Medical Center Clinical Laboratories
- Discussion on phasing in students for the 2020-21 school year
- Closed session for negotiations with Solana Beach Teachers Association and support staff
Special Board of Education Meeting
This special meeting includes a closed session to discuss personnel, existing litigation, and union negotiations. After closed session, the board voted to appoint Edgar Hererra to the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor position at a salary of $64,277.
- Appointment of Edgar Hererra as Maintenance and Operations Supervisor, effective Oct 23, 2020, at $64,277
- Closed session discussion on personnel for Maintenance and Operations Supervisor title
- Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding Solana Beach School District v. Harley Ellis Devereaux litigation
- Closed session negotiations with Solana Beach Teachers Association and Support Professionals
- Board approved agenda via unanimous vote
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The board adopted a resolution opposing Measure S, which would allow commercial cannabis retailers in Solana Beach. It also discussed reopening schools for the 2020-21 school year, including COVID-19 testing and phasing in more students. The board approved a $253,768.64 roofing materials purchase for Solana Santa Fe School and recognized Solana Vista School as a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School.
- Adopted Resolution 100120 Opposing Solana Beach Measure S to keep cannabis prohibitions
- Recognized Solana Vista School as a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School by U.S. Dept. of Education
- Approved $253,768.64 for roofing materials through The Garland Company for Solana Santa Fe Roofing Project
- Discussed phased reopening of schools with asymptomatic COVID-19 testing
- Recognized retiring Executive Director of Capital Programs and Facilities Caroline Brown after 40 years
Special Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board of Education approved the 2020-21 Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan, a tentative MOU with the teachers' association regarding COVID-19 and school reopening, and a new Maintenance and Operations Supervisor position. The board also approved a $63,000 contract with IlluminatED for consulting services. Closed session negotiations with employee groups were held.
- Approved 2020-21 Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan (replaces LCAP)
- Approved tentative MOU with Solana Beach Teachers' Association on COVID-19 reopening through June 30, 2021
- Approved contract with IlluminatED for consulting services, not to exceed $63,000
- Approved Maintenance and Operations Supervisor job description and salary schedule placement
- Closed session negotiations with Solana Beach Teachers Association, support professionals, and unrepresented employees
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board held a regular meeting including a closed session for litigation and negotiations. In open session, the board adopted a resolution ensuring instructional materials availability, held a public hearing on the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan, and discussed reopening schools, approving a partnership with UCSD Health for districtwide COVID-19 testing. The board also approved a $36,221.70 donation from the Solana Beach Schools Foundation and held a public hearing on proposed school fee increases.
- Closed session: litigation J.T. v. De Blasio and negotiations with employee groups
- Adopted Resolution 090120 confirming availability of instructional materials for 2020-21
- Public hearing on Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan per SB 98
- Approved partnership with UCSD Health for proactive COVID-19 testing for onsite students and staff
- Approved $36,221.70 donation from Solana Beach Schools Foundation for personnel, libraries, and supplies
Special Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss reopening schools for the 2020-21 school year. The board approved a resolution to abandon an easement at Solana Vista School, entered into a $14,000 agreement with Santa Fe Irrigation District for water service at the school reconstruction project, and approved an MOU with support professionals regarding COVID-19 and reopening. The board also adjourned to closed session for litigation and negotiations.
- Discussion on reopening schools for the 2020-21 school year
- Approval of Resolution 080120 delegating authority to accept quitclaim deed for Solana Vista School easement ($1,000 fiscal impact)
- Approval of agreement with Santa Fe Irrigation District for water service at Solana Vista School Reconstruction Project ($14,000)
- Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Solana Beach Association of Support Professionals regarding COVID-19 and reopening
- Closed session for existing litigation (J.T. v. De Blasio) and negotiations with employee groups
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The board will hold a closed session to evaluate the superintendent and discuss negotiations, then in open session they will discuss reopening schools for the 2020-21 school year, approve two donations totaling over $173,000, hear a presentation on the Solana Santa Fe School Modernization Project, and approve a $85,000 contract for COVID-19 testing and a $49,075 amendment for asbestos surveying at Solana Vista School.
- Discussion of reopening schools for the 2020-21 school year
- Approval of $93,875.23 donation from Solana Beach Schools Foundation
- Approval of $80,093.05 donation from Solana Santa Fe PTO
- Approval of $85,000 contract with Western Environmental Services for districtwide COVID-19 testing
- Approval of $49,075 amendment for asbestos and lead surveying for Solana Vista School demolition
Special Board of Education Meeting/Governance Workshop
The South Burlington School District Special Board of Education met on July 27, 2020 via video conference. The Board approved the agenda, provided a public hearing for comments on closed‑session items, and conducted a governance workshop covering board and superintendent roles, norms, and objectives. The meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
- Approval of agenda (action)
- Public hearing for comments on closed‑session items
- Governance workshop discussing board/superintendent roles and governance practices
- Adjournment motion passed at 6:48 p.m.
Special Board of Education Meeting/Governance Workshop
The Solana Beach School District Board of Education will hold a governance workshop covering board/superintendent roles, norms, protocols, and unity of purpose. The meeting also includes procedural items such as call to order, pledge, roll call, agenda approval, and public comment. No votes on specific policies or expenditures are scheduled.
- Governance workshop on board/superintendent roles, governance practices, norms, and goals
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board adopted a plan to reopen schools for the 2020‑21 year, including facial coverings, six‑foot distancing, phased A/B attendance, daily health screening, and testing guidelines. The Board also adopted a new Online Learning Teacher job description and approved several consent‑calendar items, including contracts for mold remediation and HVAC repair. All motions carried with unanimous board support.
- Reopening of schools for 2020‑21 with safety protocols (face coverings, 6′ distancing, A/B model, daily screening, testing)
- First reading and adoption of the Online Learning Teacher job description
- Approval of a $13,735.00 mold remediation contract with Continental Environmental Solutions, Inc. for Room 1 at Solana Santa Fe School
- Approval of a $1,500.00 HVAC repair contract with Seaside Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. for the Media Center at Solana Pacific School
- Approval of the Certificated and Classified routine personnel action report
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board of Education will vote on several action items, including approval of the 2020-2021 proposed budget, adoption of a resolution affirming commitment to fight institutional racism, and approval of the COVID-19 Operations Written Report. The board will also discuss the reopening of schools for the 2020-21 school year and consider recommendations for social and emotional learning supports. A closed session precedes the open meeting for legal counsel and negotiations.
- Approval of the 2020-2021 Proposed Budget
- Adoption of Resolution 060520 Affirming Commitment to Fight Institutional Racism
- Approval of recommendations for Social and Emotional Learning supports for 2020-21
- Approval of the COVID-19 Operations Written Report per Executive Order N-56-20
- Adoption of Resolution 060120 for levying special taxes in Community Facilities District 99-1
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education met to discuss status updates on plans for reopening schools following COVID-19 closures. The meeting included a public hearing regarding the proposed 2020-21 budget and several administrative approvals.
- Approval of $138,000 architectural services agreement with HMC Architects for District Office modifications
- Approval of Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators for the 2020-21 school year
- Public hearing and review of the proposed 2020-21 budget
- First reading of proposed student calendars for the 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24 school years
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on May 21, 2020, including a closed session for liability claims, personnel, and negotiations. During open session, the board adopted two resolutions related to COVID-19 federal education funding and FEMA reimbursement, and approved a $45,000 contract for bond counsel services for Community Facility District No. 2000-1 lease purchase and refinancing.
- Approved $45,000 contract with Dannis Woliver Kelley for bond counsel services for CFD 2000-1 refinancing
- Adopted Resolution 051320 on federal education funding in light of COVID-19 impacts (no fiscal impact)
- Adopted Resolution 051020 designating applicant's agent for FEMA disaster reimbursement (DR-4482)
- Honored retiring teacher Katherine Orrell for 27 years of service
- Received update on distance learning during school closures
Special Board of Education Meeting
The board voted to close schools for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year, through June 12, 2020, based on state and county stay-at-home orders. They also reviewed a mid-year report on Social Emotional Learning supports and discussed planning for 2020 summer programming. The board later entered closed session for negotiations with employee groups and consultation on anticipated litigation under the California Voting Rights Act.
- Board voted to close all schools through June 12, 2020 (fiscal impact: none)
- Received mid-year report on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) supports
- Discussed status and recommendations for 2020 summer programming
- Closed session for negotiations with Solana Beach Teachers Association, Solana Beach Association of Support Professionals, and unrepresented employees
- Closed session for anticipated litigation under the California Voting Rights Act (receipt of demand and threatened lawsuit)
Special Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach Special Board of Education met by video conference on April 23, 2020 and approved its agenda. After a brief public hearing, the board adjourned to a closed session to confer with legal counsel about the Solana Beach School District v. Harley Ellis Devereaux lawsuit and to negotiate matters under Government Code §54957.6 with teachers and support‑staff associations. The board then reconvened in open session and adjourned the meeting.
- Approval of agenda (motion carried)
- Public hearing for community comments
- Closed‑session conference with legal counsel on Solana Beach School District v. Harley Ellis Devereaux
- Closed‑session negotiations under Government Code §54957.6 with the Solana Beach Teachers Association CTA/NEA and the Solana Beach Association of Support Professionals
- Adjournment of the meeting
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board held a regular meeting via teleconference due to COVID-19. They approved donations totaling nearly $244,000 from two foundations, adopted a climate action resolution, and ratified a $62,994 contract for student residential treatment. The board also voted to amend an architectural services contract for the Solana Santa Fe School Modernization Project, increasing it by $1,164,615.
- Approved amendment to Lionakis professional services agreement for Solana Santa Fe School Modernization, total now $1,279,615
- Accepted $243,330.92 donation from Solana Beach Schools Foundation for STREAM, PE, and other programs
- Adopted Resolution 040120 Climate Action calling for sustainability and waste reduction
- Ratified $62,994.68 contract with Diamond Ranch Academy for one student's education and therapy
- Accepted $960 donation from Del Sol Lions Foundation for summer enrichment scholarships
Special Board of Education Meeting
The Special Board of Education approved its agenda and held a brief public hearing. It then entered a closed session to confer with legal counsel about the Solana Beach School District v. Harley Ellis Devereaux litigation. After reporting back, the board adjourned the meeting.
- Approval of agenda (action)
- Public hearing (procedural)
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on Solana Beach School District v. Harley Ellis Devereaux litigation
- Report from closed session and reconvening open session
- Adjournment of meeting
Special Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board of Education met via teleconference on March 26, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board unanimously adopted Resolution 030220 declaring emergency conditions and granting authorization for emergency contracts without prior board approval. They also approved virtual meeting protocols, discussed school closures, and approved minutes from a March 13 emergency meeting.
- Adoption of Resolution 030220 declaring emergency conditions due to COVID-19 and authorizing emergency contracts of any amount
- Approval of virtual meeting protocols and procedures for conducting board meetings remotely
- Discussion of school closure amid the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic
- Approval of minutes from the March 13, 2020 emergency meeting
Emergency Board of Education Meeting
This emergency meeting of the Board of Education was called to discuss school closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The agenda includes opening procedures, a public hearing, and a discussion item on the pandemic. The meeting was held on March 13, 2020.
- Discussion of school closure amid the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board of Education held a public hearing and adopted Resolution 030320 authorizing a waiver request to transition from at-large to by-trustee area elections without voter approval. The board also approved a donation of a $1,999.00 STEAM kit for Solana Pacific School and discussed a first reading of a zero waste and clean energy resolution. Closed session covered existing litigation and negotiations with employee groups.
- Adoption of Resolution 030320 to request state waiver for by-trustee area elections, bypassing voter approval
- First reading of Resolution 040120 to move toward zero waste and clean energy districtwide
- Acceptance of $1,999.00 STEAM Student Set Classroom Bundle donation from UC Davis Snap the Gap for Solana Pacific School
- Closed session on existing litigation (Solana Beach School District v. Harley Ellis Devereaux) and labor negotiations
- Public hearing held; no public comments on the waiver proposal
Special Board of Education Meeting
This special meeting of the Solana Beach School District Board of Education was convened to interview candidates and appoint a new board member. After interviewing candidates, the board voted to appoint Dana King to fill the vacancy. The superintendent administered the oath of office to King. The meeting adjourned at 4:06 p.m.
- Interviews of candidates for the vacant board seat
- Appointment of Dana King to fill the vacancy on the Governing Board of Trustees
- Oath of office ceremony administered by Superintendent Brentlinger
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The board will decide on interim housing for Solana Vista School students for the 2020-21 school year while the school is under reconstruction. They will also accept two donations totaling $55,000 and review bargaining proposals with support professionals and teachers. An update on the Solana Santa Fe School modernization project will be presented.
- Approve interim housing for Solana Vista School students (2020-21 school year)
- Accept $50,000 donation from Solana Santa Fe PTO
- Accept $5,000 donation from Solana Beach Schools Foundation for Skyline School Astrocamp
- Presentation on Skyline School art installation project (Phase 3)
- Accept 2020-21 bargaining proposals with SBASP and SBTA, schedule public hearing for March 12
Special Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education is holding a public hearing to solicit input on five draft trustee area maps as part of transitioning to elections by trustee areas to comply with the California Voting Rights Act. The board will also discuss and possibly take action on future assignment criteria for Pacific Highlands Ranch students to attend Solana Ranch School when space becomes available. A closed session is scheduled for the superintendent's performance evaluation.
- Public hearing on draft trustee area maps for CVRA compliance
- Discussion and possible action on student assignment criteria for Pacific Highlands Ranch to Solana Ranch School
- Closed session for superintendent performance evaluation
Special Board of Education Meeting
This special meeting of the South Burlington School District Board of Education is primarily a working session on strategic planning, focusing on developing a mission statement, vision, values, and goals. The board will also handle procedural items like call to order, pledge, roll call, and public hearing. No votes on budgets or contracts are scheduled.
- Discussion of 'Imagining Our Vivid Vision - Strategic Planning' to develop mission statement, vision, values, and goals
- Public hearing for comments on agenda items
- Approval of the meeting agenda
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board will hold a public hearing to solicit input on draft trustee area maps for transitioning to by-trustee area elections, as required by the California Voting Rights Act. The Board will also consider accepting donations totaling $1,690.54, assigning Pacific Highlands Ranch neighborhood 22B to Solana Santa Fe School, and discussing temporary transportation for Pacific Highlands Ranch students with a potential $200,000 cost. Additionally, the Board will revisit the process for filling the vacancy created by Richard Leib's resignation.
- Public hearing on draft trustee area maps for CVRA compliance
- Accept donations: $200 (STREAM), $123 (Super Dentist), $60 (American Heart Association), $1,307.54 (Historical Society study trips) — total $1,690.54
- Assign Pacific Highlands Ranch neighborhood 22B (76 homes, ~38-46 K-6 students) to Solana Santa Fe School
- Discuss temporary transportation for Pacific Highlands Ranch students attending Solana Santa Fe, Carmel Creek, Solana Pacific schools (up to $200,000 from General Fund)
- Revisit appointment process to fill Board vacancy from Richard Leib's resignation (deadline March 5, 2020)