South Burlington School District public meetings in 2021
27 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board of Education will hold a closed session for labor negotiations, then an open session to hear public comment, conduct annual board organization (elect officers and representatives, adopt 2022 meeting schedule), and consider approval of a one-time $860,573 Educator Effectiveness Funds expenditure plan for professional learning. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Closed session negotiations with Solana Beach Teachers Association, Solana Beach Association of Support Professionals, and unrepresented employees (Gov. Code §54957.6)
- Annual board organization: election of president, vice president, clerk; appointment of representatives to JPA, DELAC, NCCSE, CSBA, LAN, city liaisons, and other bodies; appointment of board secretary
- Adoption of 2022 board meeting schedule (13 dates, including an optional July 21 meeting)
- Second reading and approval of $860,573 Educator Effectiveness Funds expenditure plan for coaching, literacy, social-emotional learning, inclusive practices, and English learner programs
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board will hold a public hearing to gather input on adjusting trustee area map boundaries following the 2020 Census. The board will also discuss a first reading of the one-time Educator Effectiveness Funds expenditure plan of $860,573 for professional learning. Action items include certifying the 2021-22 First Interim Report with a positive certification and adopting a resolution designating authorized agents for mail and warrants.
- Public hearing on modification of by-trustee area maps per Elections Code section 10010
- First reading of Educator Effectiveness Funds expenditure plan for $860,573 for professional learning
- Approval and certification of 2021-22 First Interim Report with positive certification
- Adoption of Resolution 120121 designating authorized agents for mail and warrants at County Office of Education
- Information and discussion on returning parent/guardian volunteers to school campuses
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board of Education meets in open and closed session. Key open-session items include information on hosting student vaccination clinics, acceptance of donations totaling $9,050, approval of the annual developer fee report, and appointment of an ICOC member. The board also recognized classified staff moving from probationary to permanent status.
- Discussion of hosting student vaccination clinics for ages 5-11 and 12+
- Acceptance of donations: $900 from Gallegos + Eckle, Inc., $750 from RYNO LLC for Skyline School, $5,400 and $2,000 from Solana Beach Elementary PTA
- Approval of the Annual Developer Fee Report for 2020-21
- Appointment of a candidate to the Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (ICOC)
- Recognition of 18 classified staff attaining permanent status
Special Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board of Education adopted an expenditure plan for $1,324,006 in federal ESSER III funds to address the academic and social-emotional impact of COVID-19. The board also approved a resolution to continue holding virtual meetings under AB 361. Additionally, the board received an information update on social-emotional learning (SEL) supports.
- Adopted ESSER III Expenditure Plan with $1,324,006 in one-time federal funds
- Adopted Resolution 100121 to continue remote meetings under AB 361
- Received information and discussion on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) procedures
- Public hearing held for comment on agenda items
- Meeting conducted via Zoom with telephone access
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board of Education voted 4-1 to approve identified changes to existing health and safety recommendations for the 2021-22 school year. The board also recognized new certificated staff and approved several donations totaling over $56,000 from parent organizations and a vendor.
- Board approved health and safety changes for 2021-22 school year (motion carried 4-1, Vice President Debra Schade opposed)
- Approved $30,510.84 donation from Solana Santa Fe PTO for personnel, materials, and supplies
- Approved $20,000 donation from Solana Beach Elementary PTA for Solana Vista School library/media center seating and furniture
- Approved $5,200 donation from Solana Beach Elementary PTA for Solana Vista School personnel, materials, and supplies
- Board held closed session on anticipated litigation, existing litigation (OAH Case No. 2021070877), and appointment of Executive Director of Special Education
Special Board of Education Meeting
The South Burlington School District Board of Education held a special meeting on October 1, 2021, with a closed session followed by open session. The board ratified a Variable Term Credential Waiver Request for Rosemary Corzine, effective through June 3, 2022. The board also met in closed session to discuss a public employee performance evaluation for the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.
- Ratification of Variable Term Credential Waiver Request for Rosemary Corzine (effective August 5, 2021 – June 3, 2022)
- Closed session for public employee performance evaluation of Assistant Superintendent, Human Resource – Goal Setting
Special Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board will discuss student academic performance and take action on districtwide ventilation and filtration recommendations from P2S, Inc. They will also make findings and vote to extend the waiver of traditional Brown Act teleconferencing requirements under AB 361. A closed session is scheduled for negotiations with employee groups.
- Discussion on student academic performance since last update in March 2021
- Possible action on ventilation and filtration recommendations from P2S, Inc.
- Vote on continuing waiving traditional Brown Act teleconferencing requirements under AB 361
- Closed session for negotiations with Solana Beach Teachers Association and other employee groups
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board will approve the meeting agenda and minutes, hold a public hearing to adopt a resolution on instructional materials, approve a $52,707.70 donation from the Solana Beach Schools Foundation, certify the 2020‑21 unaudited financial report, and adopt resolutions setting the Gann Limit and designating payroll payment order agents.
- Approve agenda and minutes
- Public hearing and adoption of Resolution 090821 for instructional materials
- Approve $52,707.70 donation from Solana Beach Schools Foundation
- Approve and certify 2020‑21 unaudited actuals financial report
- Adopt Resolution 090721 establishing Gann Limit for 2020‑21 and projected 2021‑22
Special Board of Education Meeting
The South Burlington School District Board held a special meeting to discuss the District English Learner Program and consider possible approval of changes to the 2021-22 school year health and safety recommendations. The board also heard public comment and approved the agenda. No final action was recorded on the health and safety item.
- Information and discussion on the District English Learner Program per Board Policy 6174
- Discussion and possible action on changes to 2021-22 health and safety recommendations (no fiscal impact)
- Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker
- Agenda approved with unanimous vote
Special Board of Education Meeting
The South Burlington School District Board of Education held a special meeting with a closed session to discuss potential litigation with legal counsel and to conduct negotiations with employee groups including the Solana Beach Teachers Association and support professionals. The meeting followed procedural approvals, public hearing opportunity, and opened and adjourned the closed session. No public action items beyond these were on the agenda.
- Closed session for conference with legal counsel regarding potential litigation (Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2))
- Closed session for negotiations with Solana Beach School District, Solana Beach Teachers Association CTA/NEA, Solana Beach Association of Support Professionals, and unrepresented employees (Gov. Code § 54957.6)
- Public comment period opened with 3-minute limit per speaker
- Approval of agenda as recommended by the board
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The South Burlington School District Board approved its agenda and minutes, held a public hearing, and received an update on opening schools for 2021‑22. It adopted Resolution 080321 to implement independent study instruction and waived a second reading to adopt Board Policy 6158 Independent Study. The Board also approved three donations totaling $69,589.38 to support programs and supplies.
- Adopt Resolution 080321 Independent Study Instruction for 2021‑22 school year
- Waive second reading and adopt Board Policy (BP) 6158 Independent Study
- Approve $58,722.98 donation from Solana Beach Schools Foundation
- Approve $8,500.00 donation from Carmel Creek Parent Teacher Organization
- Accept $2,166.40 of miscellaneous donations (Blackbaud Giving Fund, Northrop Grumman Foundation, Solana Beach Schools Foundation)
Special Board of Education Meeting/Governance Workshop
The South Burlington School District Board of Education (noted in document text as Solana Beach School District) held a special meeting and governance workshop. The board approved the agenda, heard public comments, and then participated in a workshop covering governance protocols, board meeting agendas, and communication protocols. The meeting adjourned at 5:49 p.m.
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Public comment period for agenda items
- Governance workshop covering board protocols, meeting agendas, and communication procedures
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The South Burlington School District Board of Education will consider and approve plans for the 2021-22 school year, including a testing program memorandum with the California Department of Public Health. The board will also adopt an updated independent study policy and approve two contracts with the San Diego County Office of Education for professional learning support totaling $18,000.
- Approval of recommendations for the 2021-22 school year, including planning and next steps
- Ratification of the CDPH K-12 School Laboratories MOU for free COVID-19 testing (Abbott BinaxNow and Cue tests)
- Adoption of Board Policy 6158 Independent Study, allowing ImmersiveEDU as an ongoing alternative option
- Contract with San Diego County Superintendent of Schools for equity-focused professional learning support ($15,000, Title IV funds)
- Contract for Board of Education equity learning sessions ($3,000, Superintendent/BOE Professional Development)
Special Board of Education Meeting
This special meeting of the South Burlington School District Board of Education is largely procedural. The board will approve the agenda, hear public comment, and then adjourn into closed session to conduct a performance evaluation of the superintendent. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.
- Closed session under Government Code 54957 for public employee performance evaluation of the Superintendent
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The board is voting on adopting new English Language Arts/English Language Development curriculum materials for grades K-5 (Benchmark Advance) and grade 6 (StudySync) at a cost of $1,000,000. They are also set to approve the 2021-24 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and its 2021-22 ESSA Federal Addendum. A closed session is scheduled for anticipated litigation, personnel matters, and negotiations. The meeting includes a public hearing and a discussion on the California School Dashboard update.
- Adoption of K-5 ELA/ELD curriculum Benchmark Advance and grade 6 StudySync for $1,000,000
- Approval of the 2021-24 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Approval of the 2021-22 LCAP Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Federal Addendum
- Closed session for anticipated litigation (Case No. 06142021) and personnel evaluations
- Approval of the 2021-2022 proposed budget (discussion incomplete in agenda)
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board of Education will hold public hearings on the 2021-22 budget and Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), then vote on adopting a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policy and approving recommendations for the upcoming school year, including asymptomatic testing. The board will also consider a fee increase for the Child Development Center School Age program and receive a first reading of the Student Wellness policy.
- Public hearing and review of proposed 2021-2022 budget
- Adoption of Board Policy 0415 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (second reading)
- Approval of recommendations for 2021-22 school year, including asymptomatic testing
- Second reading and approval of fee increase for Solana Beach Child Development Center School Age program
- Recognition of 2020-21 ACSA Student Standout Award recipients and retiring Solana Beach Schools Foundation Executive Director Patti Malmuth
Special Board of Education Meeting
The South Burlington School District Board of Education met in a special session to adopt the Licensed Clinical Social Worker job description, enabling recruitment for a new position funded under California's Assembly Bill 86 to support student mental health as schools return to in-person learning. The board approved the agenda, heard public comment, and adjourned.
- Adopted Licensed Clinical Social Worker job description to support Expanded Learning Opportunities plan under Assembly Bill 86
Special Board of Education Meeting
The board voted unanimously to adopt the Expanded Learning Opportunities Grant Plan, allocating $1,751,668 in one-time state funds for learning recovery programs, including supplemental instruction, social-emotional support, and meals for eligible students. The meeting also included procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, approval of the agenda, and public hearing.
- Adoption of the Expanded Learning Opportunities Grant Plan with $1,751,668 in one-time funds
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board of Education will receive an update on the English Language Arts/English Language Development curriculum adoption process, including piloting of Benchmark Advance and Wonders/StudySync. They will also vote on selling, donating, or recycling surplus Treasures ELA textbooks valued under $2,500. The agenda includes recognition of student artists and Inspiration Award recipients, as well as a closed session for personnel, litigation, and negotiations.
- Update on ELA/ELD adoption process with pilot of Benchmark Advance and Wonders (K-5)/StudySync (6th)
- Approval to sell, donate, or recycle Treasures ELA textbooks (value less than $2,500)
- Recognition of 10 students selected for San Diego Museum of Art 'Young Art 2021' exhibit
- Recognition of 2021 Inspiration Award recipients across multiple schools
- Closed session for personnel appointment, litigation (OAH Case No. 2021030092), and negotiations with Solana Beach Teachers Association and other employee groups
Special Board of Education Meeting
The board held a public hearing and adopted a resolution to request a state waiver to transition from at-large to by-trustee area elections without the usual voter approval, citing liability under the California Voting Rights Act. The board also approved the 2021-22 school year schedule as part of the next three-year Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), adopted a resolution for short-term employees and a Technology I job description, and held a first reading of the 2021-22 fee schedule for the Solana Beach Child Development Center School Age program.
- Public hearing and adoption of resolution to request waiver of Education Code sections for by-trustee area election transition
- Approval of 2021-22 school year schedule as part of the 2021-24 LCAP
- Adoption of Resolution No. 040221 authorizing short-term employee hiring and Technology I job description
- First reading of 2021-22 fee schedule for the Solana Beach Child Development Center School Age program
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board of Education approved planning for the 2021-22 school year, accepted a $229,537.60 donation from the Solana Beach Schools Foundation, and authorized the reconfiguration of Solana Highlands School as a K-6 campus beginning in 2021-22 with fourth grade. The board also reopened intradistrict open enrollment for current third graders at Solana Highlands to attend Solana Pacific School for the 2021-22 school year.
- Approved recommendations for the 2021-22 school year
- Accepted $229,537.60 donation from Solana Beach Schools Foundation for science, technology, arts, and PE labs
- Accepted $1,000 donation from Coastal Communities Concert Band Foundation for the CDC Band Program
- Approved reconfiguration of Solana Highlands School to K-6 starting 2021-22 with fourth grade
- Reopened intradistrict open enrollment window April 16-25, 2021 for Solana Highlands third graders to attend Solana Pacific
Special Board of Education Meeting
The Special Board of Education held an open session on March 25, 2021. The board approved the meeting agenda and later adjourned the session. A public hearing allowed community members to submit comments, and staff presented information on student well‑being and academic performance.
- Approval of meeting agenda (motion carried)
- Public hearing for community comments
- Information discussion on student well‑being and academic performance
- Adjournment of meeting (motion carried)
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with closed and open sessions. Items include recognition of Employees of the Year and regional award winners, a public hearing, and a discussion on phasing in more onsite school days for 2020-21 and initial planning for 2021-22. The board will also vote on two donations totaling $22,378.32 and consider adopting a new district logo.
- Information and discussion on phasing in additional onsite days for 2020-21 and initial planning for 2021-22
- Approval of $22,063.32 donation from Solana Santa Fe PTO for personnel, materials, and supplies
- Approval of $315 donation from Solana Vista PTA for the school garden
- Adoption of a new district logo after a community-wide contest and subcommittee selection
- Recognition of Certificated and Classified Employees of the Year and regional award winners
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel and negotiations. In open session, they will ratify a $552,560 contract with Telacu Construction Management for the Solana Santa Fe Modernization Project, accept donations totaling $9,750 from the foundation and PTA, approve School Accountability Report Cards, and approve Comprehensive School Safety Plans. They will also receive information on phasing in additional onsite student days for the 2020-21 school year.
- Ratification of $552,560 professional services agreement with Telacu Construction Management for Solana Santa Fe Modernization Project
- Acceptance of $1,250 donation from Solana Beach Schools Foundation for Online Scholars program
- Acceptance of $8,500 in donations from Solana Vista PTA for school supplies and garden
- Approval of 2019-20 School Accountability Report Cards for all district schools
- Information and discussion on phasing in additional onsite student days for 2020-21 school year
Special Board of Education Meeting/Governance Workshop
The South Burlington School District Special Board met on Jan 28, 2021 via video conference. The Board approved the meeting agenda, opened a public hearing period, and participated in a governance workshop covering board protocols and communication. The meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
- Approval of meeting agenda – motion carried (motion by Dana King, seconded by Gaylin Allbaugh)
- Public hearing – members of the public may present comments up to 3 minutes per topic
- Governance workshop – discussion of governance protocols, meeting agendas, and communication processes
- Adjournment – motion to adjourn at 4:50 p.m. (motion by Gaylin Allbaugh, seconded by Dana King)
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board of Education will hold a closed session for negotiations with employee groups, then reconvene in open session. Items include an update on the Online Scholars program and reopening phase-in planning for 2020-21. The board will also vote on adopting a new mission and vision statement, ratifying classified salary schedules to comply with a $14.00 minimum wage, lowering the mileage reimbursement rate to $0.56 per mile, and amending a HVAC maintenance contract for $41,200.
- Information and discussion on reopening schools and the Online Scholars program
- Adoption of updated mission ('Where learners find their voice, share their gifts, and advance the world') and new vision ('Inspiring wonder and discovery in learning and life')
- Ratification of classified salary schedules to meet California minimum wage increase to $14.00/hour effective Jan 1, 2021
- Ratification of mileage reimbursement rate decrease to $0.56 per mile effective Jan 1, 2021
- Amendment to public works contract with Seaside Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. for districtwide HVAC maintenance at $41,200
Special Board of Education Meeting
This special board meeting includes a working session on developing a new mission statement, vision, values, and goals as part of a strategic planning process. The agenda also includes routine procedural items such as call to order, pledge, roll call, agenda approval, and public comment.
- Imagining Our Vivid Vision - Strategic Planning discussion