South Burlington School District public meetings in 2025
18 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Public Financing Authority - Regular Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Public Financing Authority is holding its organizational meeting to elect a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary, and to adopt the 2026 meeting schedule. The agenda is primarily procedural with no substantive financial decisions or bond issuances discussed.
- Election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary of the Authority
- Adoption of the 2026 meeting schedule (14 dates proposed)
- Approval of minutes from December 19, 2024 regular meeting
- Public comment period for items within the Board's jurisdiction
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board will conduct its annual organizational meeting, electing officers and representatives for 2026 and adopting the 2026 meeting schedule. The board will also approve and certify the 2025-26 First Interim Report, confirming the district can meet its financial obligations through the next three fiscal years. Action items include accepting $1,307.64 in donations and approving a $111,000 contract with CWDL for accounting and fiscal operations support. A closed session will address potential litigation and labor negotiations.
- Election of Board President, Vice President, and Clerk for 2026
- Adoption of 2026 Board Meeting Schedule (14 regular meetings)
- Acceptance of $1,307.64 in donations for Carmel Creek School supplies
- Approval of $111,000 contract with CWDL for financial and business office services
- Certification of 2025-26 First Interim Report with positive financial position
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The board voted to accept $159,572 in donations from PTOs, approved school plans and an expanded learning program, and released $37,554.70 in retention for HVAC work. A closed session was held to discuss anticipated litigation.
- Acceptance of $159,572 in donations from Solana Ranch, Solana Pacific, and Solana Santa Fe PTOs
- Approval of 2025-26 School Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA) for seven school sites
- Approval of the 2025-26 Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) Plan
- Approval of release of $37,554.70 retention to Russell Sigler, Inc. for HVAC replacement at Solana Pacific School
- Closed session for conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board will vote on a $90,000 contract with Zen Educate Inc. for temporary staffing at the Child Development Center and accept $20,600 in donations from Mission Federal Credit Union, Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito, and Solana Pacific PTO. They will also receive an information update on student social-emotional learning progress. The meeting includes recognition of new and permanent certificated and classified staff.
- Ratification of $90,000 contract with Zen Educate Inc. for temporary staffing at the Child Development Center
- Acceptance of $20,600 in donations: $300 from Mission Federal Credit Union, $12,500 (100 $125 Target gift cards) from Assistance League, $7,800 from Solana Pacific PTO for teacher supply grants
- Introduction of new certificated staff at Carmel Creek, Skyline, Solana Highlands, Solana Pacific, Solana Ranch, and Solana Santa Fe schools
- Recognition of staff moving from probationary to permanent status, including 20 certificated and numerous classified employees
- Information and discussion on student performance update: Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Board of Education Meeting
This special board meeting is primarily procedural, with agenda approval and a public hearing. The only substantive item is a discussion on student academic performance indicators, including updates on English learners and students with IEPs.
- Discussion of student academic performance indicators, including English learners and IEP students
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board of Education accepted a $32,819.17 donation from the Solana Beach Schools Foundation for Discovery Labs – STREAM, technology, and PE. The board also adopted a resolution affirming availability of instructional materials for 2025-26 and approved the 2024-25 unaudited actuals financial report. Other donations included planners, media center funds, and backpacks for homeless students.
- Acceptance of $32,819.17 donation from Solana Beach Schools Foundation for STREAM, technology, and supplemental PE
- Adoption of Resolution 090125 on availability of instructional materials for 2025-26
- Approval and certification of the District's 2024-25 Unaudited Actuals Financial Report
- Acceptance of $2,770.24 in school planners from Solana Pacific PTO
- Acceptance of $650.64 for Carmel Creek Media Center and 20 backpacks from Calvary Lutheran Church for homeless students
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board of Education met on August 14, 2025, and approved several action items including a $69,248.38 public works contract for a new audio-visual system at Solana Highlands School, acceptance of $6,119.99 in donations, and a resolution reducing 29 hours of vacant classified positions. The board also held a closed session to discuss personnel appointment and anticipated litigation.
- Approved a $69,248.38 contract with Pathway Communications Ltd. to install a new audio-visual system in the Multi-Purpose Room at Solana Highlands School
- Accepted $6,119.99 in donations: $789.99 to Solana Vista School, $4,600 to Skyline School, $530 for Medieval Times field trip, and $200 for Sacramento study trip
- Adopted Resolution No. 080125 to align compensated absence accounting with GASB Statement No. 101
- Adopted Resolution No. 080225 reducing 29 hours of Instructional Assistant II services (vacant positions) per AB 438 requirements
- Closed session items: appointment of Director of Maintenance and Operations and two anticipated litigation cases (including OAH Case #202506074)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board of Education will consider approving the 2025-26 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the proposed budget, and will accept donations totaling over $116,000 from the Solana Beach Schools Foundation. The board will also administer the oath of office to appointed member Jomi Richard and discuss the California School Dashboard accountability system.
- Approval of 2025-26 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Approval of 2025-26 proposed budget and ending fund balances
- Acceptance of $114,529.25 donation from Solana Beach Schools Foundation for STREAM, technology, and PE programs
- Acceptance of $1,540 donation from Solana Ranch PTO for fourth-grade field trip
- Oath of office for appointed Board Member Jomi Richard
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board held a special meeting to interview candidates and appointed Jomi Richard to fill a vacancy on the Governing Board of Trustees, effective July 1, 2025. The meeting included public comment and procedural items, with the appointment decided by a vote of the board.
- Board interviewed candidates for a vacant trustee position, each given five minutes to present and three minutes to answer questions.
- Board voted to appoint Jomi Richard to fill the vacancy effective July 1, 2025 (motion carried 4-0).
- Public hearing held for comments on agenda items; no action taken on non-agenda items per the Brown Act.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board of Education will hold public hearings on the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the proposed 2025-26 budget. The board will also consider a first reading of the 2026-2027 student calendar, accept donations totaling $8,660.80, and approve the 2024-25 Proposition 28 Arts and Music in Schools Annual Report. A closed session precedes the open meeting to discuss pending litigation, personnel, and negotiations.
- Public hearing on the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for 2025-2026
- Public hearing and review of proposed 2025-26 budget and ending fund balances
- First reading of proposed student calendar for 2026-2027 school year
- Acceptance of $8,660.80 in donations from Solana Beach Schools Foundation, Box Top, Myers, and Skyline Global Education Program
- Approval of 2024-25 Proposition 28 Arts and Music in Schools Annual Report
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board of Education will vote on accepting a $259,751.04 donation from the Solana Beach Schools Foundation for STREAM, technology, supplemental PE, and environmental stewardship. The board will also accept $23,032.41 in additional donations to various schools and adopt Resolution 050125 designating authorized agents for the County Office of Education. The meeting includes recognitions, public comment, and reports from teacher and support staff associations.
- Acceptance of $259,751.04 donation from Solana Beach Schools Foundation for Discovery Labs-STREAM, technology, supplemental PE, and Environmental Stewardship
- Acceptance of $23,032.41 in donations from Kroger, Solana Beach Schools Foundation/PTOs, and others to support materials, field trip scholarships, and equipment at multiple schools
- Adoption of Resolution 050125 designating authorized agents to receive mail and pick up warrants at San Diego County Office of Education for FY 2025-26
- Recognition of 2025 Inspiration Award recipients from seven district schools
- Honoring Ms. Mireya Pope for 7 years of service as Health Clerk and Teacher/Program Instructor
Special Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board of Education met to adopt a new reading difficulties risk screener for K-2 students. The Board also established a timeline to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of member Tanya Koshy. Additionally, the Board discussed the three-year Local Control and Accountability Plan (2024-27).
- Adoption of mCLASS with DIBELS Eighth Edition reading screener for K-2 students
- Approval of method and timeline to fill Board vacancy following Tanya Koshy's resignation
- $10,500.00 contract with Diligent Corporation for Board agenda and policy services
- Discussion of the 2024-27 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board will consider approving exploration of a Foreign Language in Elementary Schools (FLES) instructional model, discuss environmental stewardship updates for 2025-26, and accept $34,427.20 in donations from various organizations for school programs, kitchen upgrades, and employee recognition. The meeting also includes a closed session for negotiations personnel matters and superintendent evaluation, recognition of employees of the year, and routine approvals of minutes and agenda.
- Approval to explore a Foreign Language in Elementary Schools (FLES) model (motion carried)
- Acceptance of $34,427.20 in donations including $4,305 for Skyline School global education trip, $11,680 to Carmel Creek School, and $9,242.20 for Carmel Creek Media Center
- Information and discussion on Environmental Stewardship program and climate action units for 2025-26
- Recognition of Certificated and Classified Employees of the Year, including districtwide winners Allison Schmitt and Juan “Johnny” Ramirez
- Closed session for negotiations with Solana Beach Teachers Association, support professionals, and unrepresented employees, plus superintendent performance evaluation
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Board of Education Meeting
This special meeting consists entirely of closed session; no public report out will occur. The board will adjourn to closed session to negotiate with multiple employee groups, including the Solana Beach Teachers Association and support professionals.
- Closed session for negotiations with Solana Beach Teachers Association CTA/NEA, Solana Beach Association of Support Professionals, and unrepresented employees
- Public hearing period for comments on agenda items (limited to 3 minutes per speaker)
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Meeting not broadcast via Zoom; no report out after closed session
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board of Education approved several action items at its March 13, 2025 regular meeting. Key decisions include adopting a resolution for the non-reelection of probationary certificated employees by the March 15 deadline, accepting $2,521.69 in donations, certifying the 2024-2025 Second Interim Financial Report as positive, and accepting a bargaining proposal from the Solana Beach Association of Support Professionals with a public hearing. The agenda also included routine procedural items such as approval of minutes and closed session discussions on personnel and negotiations.
- Adoption of Resolution 030125 for non-reelection of probationary certificated employees
- Acceptance of $2,521.69 in donations from Charities Aid Foundation, California Coast Credit Union, and Skyline Global Education
- Approval and certification of the 2024-2025 Second Interim Financial Report as positive
- Acceptance of the SBASP proposal for bargaining and scheduling of a public hearing
- Public hearing and approval of the district's 2025-26 bargaining proposal with SBASP
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board of Education approved the 2023-24 School Accountability Report Cards, accepted a $257,851.48 donation from the Solana Beach Schools Foundation, and approved a second-year pilot of the regional Jumpstart early childhood program for 2025-26. The board also approved Comprehensive School Safety Plans and accepted additional donations totaling $1,361.04. A mid-year update on the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) was presented for discussion.
- Approval of 2023-24 School Accountability Report Cards for all district schools
- Acceptance of $257,851.48 donation from Solana Beach Schools Foundation for Discovery Labs — STREAM, technology, supplemental PE, and environmental stewardship
- Approval of second-year pilot of SBSD Jumpstart Program (early childhood learning) for 2025-26 school year
- Acceptance of $1,361.04 in donations from Kroger, Berry Good Food Foundation, American Online Giving Foundation, and Solana Beach Schools Foundation/PTO
- Approval of Comprehensive School Safety Plans
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Special Board of Education Meeting
The Board will consider approving the agenda and hear public comments. The main item is a study session/governance workshop covering governance tools, committees, remuneration, communication protocols, the Brown Act, and board member professional development.
- Board study session on governance topics including committees, remuneration, and Brown Act
Regular Board of Education Meeting
The Solana Beach School District Board of Education will discuss and take action on the 2023-2024 independent external audit report, accept $41,458.26 in donations, and ratify an increase to the employee mileage reimbursement rate to 70 cents per mile. They will also receive updates on the Jumpstart early childhood program and exploration of a Language Academy, and adopt revised Board Policy 5116.1 on intradistrict open enrollment.
- Acceptance of $41,458.26 in donations from Charities Aid Foundation America, Blackbaud Giving Fund, and Skyline School's Global Education
- Ratification of employee mileage reimbursement rate increase to 70 cents per mile effective January 1, 2025
- Second reading and adoption of revised Board Policy 5116.1 Intradistrict Open Enrollment
- Update on Jumpstart Program for 2024-25 and preliminary information for 2025-26
- Update on exploration of a Language Academy