Escondido Union School District public meetings in 2021
35 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission is meeting virtually to handle routine personnel matters. Actions include approving consent items (activity, temporary assignment, and personnel order reports), electing officers for 2022, adopting the 2022 meeting schedule, and approving a contract for a hearing officer. The commission will also vote on reclassifying two Clerk Typist III positions to Secretary I and revising the Paraeducator Special Education I job description.
- Approval of independent contractor agreement for Patricia Barrett as hearing officer for 2022
- Reclassification of Maintenance & Operations Clerk Typist III to Secretary I effective Jan 1, 2022
- Reclassification of Educational Services Clerk Typist III to Secretary I effective Jan 1, 2022
- Revision of Paraeducator Special Education I class description
- Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District School Facilities Corporation held its annual meeting to elect leadership for the 2022 term. The meeting included the election of a president, vice president, secretary, assistant secretary, and chief financial officer.
- Election of President for 2022
- Election of Vice President for 2022
- Election of Secretary for 2022
- Election of Assistant Secretary for 2022
- Election of Chief Financial Officer for 2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education held its annual organizational meeting, electing a new president, vice president, and clerk for 2022, appointing the superintendent as secretary, and adopting the 2022 meeting schedule and committee assignments. The board also met in closed session to discuss litigation, student expulsions, and a public employee appointment, with actions reported in open session.
- Elected new board president, vice president, and clerk for 2022
- Appointed Superintendent Luis Rankins-Ibarra as secretary to the board
- Adopted 2022 board meeting schedule (regular meetings, study sessions, governance workshop)
- Designated 2022 board member committee assignments
- Recognized Bear Valley Middle School Robotics Team for winning Global Innovation Award
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education held a regular meeting, starting with a closed session to discuss student expulsions, litigation, labor negotiations, and personnel matters. In open session, the board approved the agenda, minutes from previous meetings, and a series of routine consent items, including personnel orders and out-of-state travel. The board also set December 14, 2021, as the date for its annual organizational meeting.
- Approved consent items including Certificated and Classified Personnel Orders 2021-22-6
- Ratified out-of-state travel for two staff to Chicago, IL, with costs paid by Second Life Mac
- Set December 14, 2021, as the annual organizational meeting date
- Closed session on student expulsion cases 2021-22-03 and 2021-22-04
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 20 minutes per item
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Personnel Commission will review recent hiring activity and temporary employee assignments. Members will also decide if the next meeting must be conducted virtually per Assembly Bill 361 requirements.
- Approval of October 21, 2021, meeting minutes
- Review of activity report regarding examination and hiring
- Review of temporary assignment report for employees and substitutes
- Determination of need for electronic meetings under Assembly Bill 361
Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee
The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee for the Escondido Union School District is meeting virtually to review project status, contract hard costs, and financial reports related to bond-funded construction. The committee will also discuss whether to continue electronic meetings under Assembly Bill 361 and consider public comments on agenda items.
- Project status presentation
- Contract hard costs tracking
- Financial report
- Discussion on in-person/hybrid meetings
- AB 361 electronic meeting determination
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education is holding a study session to review the district's expulsion process, including the legal roles of the administrative hearing panel and the school board. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation and labor negotiations with employee organizations. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom, with face masks required.
- Study session on expulsion process and procedures
- Closed session on anticipated litigation (one potential case)
- Closed session on labor negotiations with CSEA Chapter 150 and EEEA
- Public comments limited to agenda items only
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission met virtually on October 21, 2021, to approve consent items and several classification changes. The Commission established the Credentials Technician I/II classification, abolishing the Personnel Assistant (Certificated) role, and revised descriptions for Special Education positions. A motion to continue electronic meetings under AB 361 failed, meaning the next meeting may not be virtual.
- Established Credentials Technician I/II classification, abolished Personnel Assistant (Certificated)
- Revised Special Education Assessment Assistant Bilingual classification description
- Revised Special Education Scheduling Technician and Bilingual classification description
- Approved consent items including activity, temporary assignment, and personnel order reports
- Motion to approve electronic meetings under AB 361 failed
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a closed session for legal, labor, and superintendent evaluation matters, followed by an open session. The board will conduct a public hearing on the sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials, and will consider consent items including personnel orders and a job description update. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy or budget decisions listed.
- Public hearing on Williams Settlement compliance for pupil textbook and instructional materials funding
- Ratify Certificated Personnel Order 2021-22-5
- Ratify Classified Personnel Order 2021-22-5
- Ratify job description for Teacher on Special Assignment (effective June 1, 2021)
- Closed session on anticipated litigation, labor negotiations with CSEA Chapter 150 and EEEA, and superintendent evaluation
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission met to approve revisions to classification descriptions for Nutrition Warehouse and Stores Warehouse Supervisors. The Commission also determined the necessity of holding its next meeting electronically per AB 361 requirements.
- Approved revisions to Nutrition Warehouse Supervisor and Stores Warehouse Supervisor classification descriptions
- Determined the need to meet electronically for the next scheduled meeting
- Conducted interviews for a jointly appointed Commissioner term beginning December 1, 2021
- Announced intention to appoint two remaining Commissioners for the 2021-2024 term
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission is meeting virtually to approve minutes, consent items, a revision to Rule 2.200.5 (commissioner stipend), and revised classification descriptions for Paraeducator Special Education roles. They will also discuss the upcoming vacancy of the jointly appointed commissioner seat, with a public hearing planned for a later meeting.
- Approve revision to Personnel Commission Rule 2.200.5 (commissioner stipend)
- Approve revised class descriptions for Paraeducator Special Education I, II, and SCSB
- Approve full August 2021 compensation for Commissioner Morasco despite absence
- Discuss appointment process for jointly appointed commissioner seat (term expires Dec 1, 2021)
- Approve consent items including activity, temporary assignment, and personnel order reports
Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee
The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee is meeting to review project status, contract hard costs, and financial reports related to the school district's bond program. The agenda includes presentations and discussions on these topics, as well as planning for a board study session and the 2022 meeting calendar. The committee also approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.
- Project Status presentation
- Contract Hard Costs Tracking presentation
- Financial Report presentation
- Discussion of October 28th Board Study Session
- Proposed 2022 Meeting Calendar Dates
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a closed session to discuss employee discipline, dismissal, release, and labor negotiations with CSEA Chapter 150 and EEEA. The open session includes recognitions, public comments, and approval of consent items, including personnel orders and agreements for services.
- Closed session: Public employee discipline/dismissal/release and conference with labor negotiator (CSEA Chapter 150, EEEA)
- Recognition of Deputy Superintendent Leila Sackfield for service to the district
- Ratify Certificated Personnel Order 2021-22-3 and Classified Personnel Order 2021-22-3
- Agreement with Deaf Community Services for sign language interpreting, approx. $5,000 (special education funds)
- Agreement with California State University San Marcos for STEM after-school program at all five EUSD middle schools, no cost to district
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Board of Education met to conduct routine business, including approving personnel orders and meeting minutes. The session also included closed sessions for litigation, labor negotiations, and the Superintendent's annual evaluation.
- Approved Administrative Hearing Agreement with OAH not to exceed $48,000
- Approved Student Teaching University Agreement with Western Governors University
- Ratified Certificated Personnel Order 2021-22-2
- Ratified Classified Personnel Order 2021-22-2
- Approved July 15 and July 29 meeting minutes
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission met to review hiring activity and personnel orders. The Commission also discussed the upcoming process for appointing a new joint Commissioner.
- Approved revisions to the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent class specification
- Reviewed recent examination and hiring activity via the Activity Report
- Reviewed the Temporary Assignment Report for employees and substitutes
- Reviewed Personnel Orders detailing recent employment transactions
- Discussed the appointment process for a Commissioner seat expiring December 1, 2021
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission is meeting virtually to handle routine personnel matters, including approving minutes, consent items, and reports on hiring and temporary assignments. The main action item is a vote on whether to continue holding electronic meetings under Assembly Bill 361, which requires re-approval every 30 days.
- Vote on AB 361 to continue virtual meetings
- Approve meeting minutes
- Consent items: activity, temporary assignment, and personnel order reports
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission is meeting virtually to handle routine personnel matters. The main action item is a vote on whether to continue holding electronic meetings under Assembly Bill 361, which requires approval every 30 days. The commission will also consider consent items including activity, temporary assignment, and personnel order reports, and approve prior meeting minutes.
- Vote on AB 361 to continue electronic meetings
- Approve meeting minutes
- Review activity report on examinations and hiring
- Review temporary assignment report
- Review personnel order report
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education held a special closed session meeting on July 29, 2021. The agenda consisted primarily of procedural items and closed session discussions regarding personnel matters. No public-facing decisions, contracts, or ordinances were listed on the agenda.
- Closed session discussion for Public Employee Appointment (Principal)
- Closed session discussion for Superintendent's Annual Evaluation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education held a regular meeting, largely conducted via Zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions. The board approved the meeting agenda, minutes from the prior meeting, and a series of consent items, including personnel orders and a staff welcome-back event. The board also convened in closed session to discuss litigation, personnel appointments, and labor negotiations.
- Approved Certificated Personnel Order 2021-22-1 and Classified Personnel Order 2021-22-01
- Approved the 2021-22 Welcome Back Event for staff on August 20, 2021, at Kit Carson Park, with costs not to exceed $6,000
- Ratified agreements with Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego and YMCA of San Diego County for the 2021-22 ASES after-school programs
- Held closed session on anticipated litigation, public employee appointments, discipline, and labor negotiations with CSEA Chapter 150 and EEEA
- Board members participated remotely via Zoom under Governor Newsom's COVID-19 executive orders
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission will act on establishing a new Systems Integration Analyst classification and reclassifying an employee into it. The commission will also review routine reports on hiring, temporary assignments, and personnel orders, and approve prior meeting minutes.
- Establishment of Systems Integration Analyst classification and employee reclassification
- Approval of June 17, 2021 meeting minutes
- Activity report on examination and hiring activity
- Temporary assignment report for employees and substitutes
- Personnel order report ratified by Board of Trustees
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education held a regular meeting, approving consent items including a $35,000 leadership coaching contract and a $28,000 mental health support services agreement. The board also conducted closed session discussions on litigation, a student expulsion, employee appointments, and labor negotiations.
- Approved agreement with VIP Leadership Services, LLC for leadership coaching at $35,000
- Approved agreement with Addiction Treatment Technologies, LLC dba Care Solace for mental health support at $28,000
- Ratified Certificated Personnel Order 2020-21-16 and Classified Personnel Order 2020-21-16
- Closed session on anticipated litigation (one potential case) and student expulsion Case No. 2020-21-02
- Closed session on public employee appointments (Coordinator NETs, Middle School Principal) and labor negotiations with CSEA Chapter 150 and EEEA
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission is meeting virtually to approve routine items, including minutes, activity reports, and personnel orders. They will also vote on revisions to the School Computer Technician job description and a rule change regarding temporary employees, followed by a closed session to review the Director of Classified Personnel's performance.
- Approve revisions to School Computer Technician class specification
- Revise Personnel Commission Rule 7.200.5 on temporary employees
- Approve consent items: activity, temporary assignment, and personnel order reports
- Closed session for Director of Classified Personnel performance review
- Next meeting scheduled for July 8, 2021
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education and Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee are holding a visitation to view completed bond construction at Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences. This is a site visit, not a decision-making meeting, with no formal action items listed.
- Visitation of completed bond construction at Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences, 1400 W. 9th Avenue, Escondido
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education met to discuss labor negotiations and personnel matters. The agenda included a public hearing regarding the sunshining of an initial negotiation proposal from the California School Employees Association (CSEA).
- Public hearing for CSEA negotiation proposal involving salary, leaves of absence, and health benefits
- Agreement with Franklin Covey for 'The Leader in Me' program at Reidy Creek Elementary up to $6,150
- Closed session discussion regarding potential litigation and student reinstatement (Case No. 2019-20-07)
- Closed session discussion regarding appointments for Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Director of Certificated Human Resources
- Ratification of Certificated and Classified Personnel Orders 2020-21-14
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission will hold a public hearing and second reading on the proposed 2021-2022 budget, with a vote on approval. They will also consider using the School Clerk eligibility list to fill Clerk Typist III vacancies. Consent items include activity, temporary assignment, and personnel order reports. The meeting is virtual via Zoom due to COVID-19.
- Public hearing and second reading of 2021-2022 Personnel Commission Budget
- Action to approve use of School Clerk eligibility list for Clerk Typist III vacancies
- Approval of April 22, 2021 meeting minutes
- Consent items: Activity Report, Temporary Assignment Report, Personnel Order 2020-21-13
- Next meeting scheduled for June 17, 2021
Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee
The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee is meeting to review the status of district construction projects, track contract hard costs, and examine the financial report. The committee will also discuss a tour of Del Dios, hybrid/in-person meetings, and its annual report. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive items being informational presentations.
- Project Status presentation
- Contract Hard Costs Tracking presentation
- Financial Report presentation
- Tour of Del Dios on June 3, 2021 at 1 PM
- Discussion of ICOC Annual Report
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education is meeting to conduct public hearings on initial negotiation proposals from two employee unions (EEEA and CSEA) for the 2021-22 fiscal year. The board will also consider routine consent items, including personnel orders and the Committee on Assignments plan. The meeting includes a closed session for litigation, a public employee appointment, and labor negotiations.
- Public hearing on EEEA negotiation proposal covering leaves, class size, work hours, benefits, and salaries
- Public hearing on CSEA negotiation proposal covering agreement, recognition, salary, and health benefits
- Closed session to discuss litigation (Epiphany Prep School of San Diego v. CDE/EUSD) and appointment of Assistant Superintendent of Business Services
- Ratification of Certificated and Classified Personnel Orders 2020-21-13
- Approval of Committee on Assignments option for 2021-22 school year
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission met virtually on April 22, 2021, and approved the establishment of two new job classifications, Medi-Cal Data Technician and Speech Language Pathologist Assistant, placing them on the classified salary schedule. The commission also approved revisions to two personnel rules, including one on commissioner stipends, and held a first reading of the 2021-22 budget with no action taken. Consent items, including activity, temporary assignment, and personnel order reports, were approved unanimously.
- Approved establishment of Medi-Cal Data Technician classification
- Approved establishment of Speech Language Pathologist Assistant classification
- Approved revisions to Personnel Commission Rule 1.100.6 (procedure for rule revisions)
- Approved revisions to Personnel Commission Rule 2.200.5 (commissioner stipend)
- First reading of 2021-22 Personnel Commission budget (no action)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education held a regular meeting virtually, with closed session discussions on litigation and labor negotiations. The board approved the agenda, minutes from prior meetings, and all consent items, including personnel orders and resolutions recognizing California Day of the Teacher and Classified Employee Week. No major policy decisions or public hearings were on the agenda.
- Ratified Certificated Personnel Order 2020-21-12
- Ratified Classified Personnel Order 2020-21-12
- Adopted resolution 2020-21-14 for California Day of the Teacher (May 12, 2021)
- Adopted resolution 2020-21-13 for Classified Employee Week (May 16-22, 2021)
- Closed session on litigation including Epiphany Prep School case and labor negotiations with CSEA Chapter 150 and EEEA
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education is meeting virtually to handle routine business, including approving minutes and consent items. The board will also convene in closed session to discuss existing litigation, public employee discipline, labor negotiations, and a student reinstatement case. Public comments are limited to 20 minutes per item and 3 minutes per speaker.
- Closed session: Epiphany Prep School of San Diego, Inc v. California Department of Education; Escondido Union School District
- Closed session: labor negotiations with CSEA Chapter 150 and EEEA
- Closed session: student reinstatement case No. 2019-20-06
- Consent: ratify Certificated Personnel Order 2020-21-11 and Classified Personnel Order 2020-21-11
- Consent: approve Clinical Education Affiliation Agreement with California State University San Marcos (effective March 12, 2021 – June 30, 2025)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education is holding a virtual workshop focused on governance team development, covering unity of purpose, roles and responsibilities, positive culture, and supportive structures. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the workshop presentation by CSBA Consultant Luan Burman Rivera. Public comments are limited to agenda items and must be submitted in advance.
- Governance Team Workshop presented by CSBA Consultant Luan Burman Rivera on unity, roles, culture, and protocols
- Virtual meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19 executive orders
- Public comments accepted only for agenda items, with 20-minute total limit per item and 3-minute per speaker
- Agenda approved unanimously
- Meeting adjourned at 2:30 PM
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Board of Education held a study session to discuss long-term planning for the 2021-22 school year and beyond. The discussion included reviews of the budget overview, academic overview, LCAP ThoughtExchange results, and design team feedback.
- Discussion on budget overview
- Discussion on academic overview
- Review of LCAP ThoughtExchange results
- Review of design team feedback
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a closed session for litigation, personnel, and labor negotiations, followed by an open session. The board will consider consent items including personnel orders and a Williams Settlement quarterly report, and will hear public comments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Closed session: anticipated litigation (1 potential case), employee discipline/dismissal/release, appointment of Chief Technology Officer, labor negotiations with CSEA Chapter 150 and EEEA
- Ratify Certificated Personnel Order 2020-21-10
- Ratify Classified Personnel Order 2020-21-10
- Accept Williams Settlement 2nd Quarter Report (no complaints received)
- Approve minutes from January 7, 21, and 28, 2021 meetings
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a closed session for litigation, personnel, and labor negotiations, followed by an open session. The board will consider consent items including a $5,000 annual increase to upgrade the BoardDocs platform to Pro Plus, and ratify certificated and classified personnel orders. Public comments are accepted via an online form due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Approve amendment to BoardDocs End User Agreement to upgrade to Pro Plus, annual increase of $5,000 (prorated to $3,397.26 this year)
- Ratify Certificated Personnel Order 2020-21-9
- Ratify Classified Personnel Order 2020-21-09
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 potential case) and existing litigation (Built Pacific, Inc. v. Escondido USD)
- Closed session: public employee discipline/dismissal/release and labor negotiations with CSEA Chapter 150 and EEEA
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education held an emergency special meeting to address the resumption of on-site instruction. After a temporary suspension of in-person classes due to staff health issues, the board voted to return Phase 1 students to the hybrid learning model on January 12, 2021. The meeting was conducted virtually via Zoom in compliance with state executive orders regarding public assembly limits.
- Board voted 4-1 to return Phase 1 students to in-person class on January 12, 2021
- Meeting held as an emergency special session under Board Bylaw 9320
- Closed session held to discuss threats to public services or facilities
- Public comments limited to agenda items only, with a 3-minute or 450-word limit