Escondido Union School District public meetings in 2022
35 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education is holding its annual organizational meeting, where it will elect a president, vice president, and clerk, appoint the superintendent as secretary, adopt the 2023 meeting schedule, and assign committee roles. The board will also conduct a public hearing on statutory school fees and mitigation payments, and report on closed session actions. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or contracts listed.
- Election of board president, vice president, and clerk for 2023
- Adoption of 2023 board meeting schedule (regular meetings, study sessions, special meetings)
- Public hearing on Resolution 2022-23-12 adopting Statutory School Fees and Mitigation Payments Report for FY 2021-22
- Closed session items: anticipated litigation (3 cases), student expulsion/reinstatement cases, labor negotiations with CSEA Chapter 150 and EEEA
- Oath of office for incumbents Joan Gardner and Frank Huston, and new member Zesty Harper
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
This is the annual meeting of the Escondido Union School District School Facilities Corporation, a separate body from the Board of Education. The agenda is limited to electing officers for 2023 and adjourning; no other business is discussed. All officer elections passed unanimously.
- Elected president of the School Facilities Corporation for 2023
- Elected vice president for 2023
- Elected secretary for 2023
- Elected assistant secretary for 2023
- Elected chief financial officer for 2023
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission will meet to approve routine reports and take action on re-establishing the Director, Fiscal Services classification, including its salary and revisions to the Executive Director role. They will also elect officers for 2023 and set meeting dates. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per person.
- Re-establish Director, Fiscal Services classification and adopt salary placement
- Approve classification revisions to Executive Director, Fiscal Services
- Elect Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2023
- Approve consent items: activity report, temporary assignments, personnel orders
- Approve minutes of November 17, 2022 meeting
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission will consider several personnel actions, including revisions to the Assistant Buyer/Buyer and Braille Transcriber job descriptions, establishment of a new Planning and Design Technician classification, abolishment of the Secretary III classification, and approval of benchmark salary reallocations. The commission will also vote on a rule revision, a hearing officer contract renewal with Patricia Barrett, and the 2021-2022 Annual Report. A discussion-only item will address the Warehouse Supervisor role, and a closed session will cover performance goals for the Director of Classified Personnel.
- Approve revisions to Assistant Buyer and Buyer class descriptions
- Approve Braille Transcriber class revision with salary reallocation
- Establish new Planning and Design Technician classification
- Abolish Secretary III classification
- Approve contract renewal for hearing officer Patricia Barrett
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education will hold two public hearings on a solar project: one to approve an energy services contract with Willdan Energy Solutions and another to approve financing with Bank of America. The board will also conduct closed-session discussions on litigation, student expulsions, a reinstatement, and personnel appointments, followed by open-session recognitions and routine consent items.
- Public hearing: energy services contract with Willdan Energy Solutions for solar improvements
- Public hearing: finance agreement with Bank of America for solar project funding
- Closed session: anticipated litigation (one potential case)
- Closed session: student expulsion cases 2022-23-06 and 2022-23-07, reinstatement case 2021-22-01
- Closed session: appointment of Interim Assistant Principal and Director of Facilities, Planning and Construction
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education will hold a study session on October 27, 2022, starting with closed session for legal and student discipline matters. In open session, the board will vote on a student expulsion case and receive a presentation on the district's special education program offerings. The meeting is procedural and includes public comment periods.
- Action on student expulsion case 2022-23-05
- Special education program offerings presentation
- Closed session on anticipated litigation and student expulsion
- Public comments on agenda items
- Next meeting scheduled for November 17, 2022
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission will vote on several personnel actions, including reclassifying the Personnel Operations Supervisor position and establishing a new Executive/Administrative Assistant series with salary changes. The commission will also consider approving consent items, revising minimum qualifications, and appointing a hearing officer for a disciplinary appeal.
- Reclassify Personnel Operations Supervisor to Range 53, effective Nov 1, 2022
- Create Executive Assistant and Administrative Assistant classifications with salary reallocations
- Approve activity, temporary assignment, and personnel order reports
- Approve Patricia Barrett as hearing officer for a disciplinary appeal
- Revise minimum qualifications for classifications
Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee
The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee for the Escondido Union School District will meet to review the status of Prop E bond projects, contract hard costs, and financial reports. The committee will also discuss its annual report, elect a chair and vice-chair, and address membership and term expirations. Public comments are limited to 20 minutes per item and 3 minutes per speaker.
- Prop E Bond Project Status presentation
- Contract Hard Costs Tracking presentation
- Financial Report presentation
- 2021-22 ICOC Annual Report discussion
- Election of ICOC Chair and Vice-Chair
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education is meeting to conduct a public hearing on the sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials, required to receive state funding. The board will also consider routine consent items, including personnel orders and an affiliation agreement, and may report on closed session actions.
- Public hearing on Resolution 2022-23-05 for Pupil Textbook and Instructional Materials Incentive Program
- Ratify Certificated Personnel Order 2022-23-4
- Ratify Classified Personnel Order 2022-23-4
- Approve job description for Mentor, EUSD Teacher Induction Program
- Ratify Affiliation Agreement with Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission will consider approving revisions to the Electronics Technician and Paraeducator Special Education SCSB job descriptions, including a possible salary range increase for the electronics role. The commission will also vote on consent items (activity, temporary assignment, and personnel order reports) and decide whether to hold future meetings electronically under AB 361. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per person.
- Approve revised Electronics Technician class description and retitle to Electronics System Support Technician, with possible salary reallocation from Range 43 to 45
- Approve revised Paraeducator Special Education SCSB class description
- Vote on consent items: August 2022 activity report, temporary assignment report, and classified personnel orders 2022-23-2 and 2022-23-3
- Determine need for electronic meetings under AB 361 for next meeting
- Approve minutes of August 11, 2022 meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education met on September 8, 2022, in a regular meeting that included closed session items and open session actions. The board approved consent items, including personnel orders and two educational service agreements. The most significant item was a $40,000 contract with EL Education for professional development at Conway School.
- Ratified Certificated Personnel Order 2022-23-3
- Ratified Classified Personnel Order 2022-23-3
- Approved $40,000 EL Education agreement for Conway School (includes travel to Chicago conference)
- Approved $4,000 Mano a Mano Foundation program for Spanish-speaking parents at Mission Middle School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education will convene for a regular meeting, starting with a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with employee organizations and the superintendent's annual evaluation. The open session will include public comments, approval of minutes, and consent items, including personnel orders and an agreement with California State University Fullerton.
- Closed session: Conference with labor negotiator for CSEA Chapter 150 and EEEA
- Closed session: Superintendent's annual performance evaluation
- Consent: Ratify Certificated Personnel Order 2022-23-2
- Consent: Ratify Classified Personnel Order 2022-23-2
- Consent: Approve University Agreement with California State University Fullerton
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission will meet to approve minutes, consent items, and revisions to the Accountant and Electronics Technician class specifications. They will also decide whether to continue electronic meetings under AB 361. The meeting includes public comment, reports, and a closed session to discuss the Director's evaluation.
- Approve revisions to Accountant class specification
- Approve revisions to Electronics System Support Technician class specification
- Determine need for electronic meetings under AB 361
- Approve consent items including activity, temporary assignment, and personnel order reports
- Closed session on Director of Classified Personnel evaluation and performance goals
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education is holding a special closed session meeting to discuss labor negotiations with employee organizations CSEA Chapter 150 and EEEA, and to conduct the superintendent's annual performance evaluation. The board will reconvene in open session to report any actions taken. Public comments are limited to agenda items.
- Closed session conference with labor negotiator for CSEA Chapter 150 and EEEA
- Superintendent's annual performance evaluation in closed session
- Meeting at Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Ave., Escondido
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a closed session to discuss a student reinstatement case, a public employee appointment for Coordinator of Special Education, COVID-19-related matters, the superintendent's evaluation, and labor negotiations with CSEA Chapter 150 and EEEA. The open session will include public comments, approval of minutes and consent items, and reports from employee organizations.
- Closed session: student reinstatement case No. 2021-22-03 (EC 48918)
- Closed session: appointment of Coordinator of Special Education
- Closed session: superintendent's evaluation and labor negotiations
- Consent: ratify Certificated Personnel Order 2022-23-1 and Classified Personnel Order 2022-23-1
- Consent: approve Welcome Back Event on Aug 5, 2022 at Kit Carson Park, cost not to exceed $6,000
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission will meet to approve minutes, consent items, and proposed revisions to the Accountant and Personnel Analyst class specifications. They will also decide whether to continue electronic meetings under AB 361 and discuss Rosenberg's Rules of Order. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the Director's evaluation.
- Approve revisions to Accountant class specification
- Approve revisions to Personnel Analyst Trainee/I/II class specification
- Determine need for electronic meetings under AB 361
- Approve consent items including activity, temporary assignment, and personnel order reports
- Closed session on Director of Classified Personnel evaluation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on June 23, 2022, with a closed session for personnel and labor negotiations, followed by an open session. The board approved the agenda, minutes, and all consent items as presented, which included personnel orders and professional service agreements. No public hearings were held, and no recognitions were scheduled.
- Approved Certificated Personnel Order 2021-22-15
- Approved Classified Personnel Order 2021-22-15
- Approved professional services agreement with Dr. Debra Dupree, Relationships at Work, Inc., effective July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025, at average $600 per meeting
- Approved agreement with San Diego County School Districts for student transportation services, July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission is meeting to consider approving an official recommendation from the 2022 benchmark salary study, which could affect compensation. The commission will also decide whether to continue holding electronic meetings under AB 361 and will review routine reports on hiring, temporary assignments, and personnel orders.
- Official recommendation on 2022 benchmark salary study
- Determination of need for electronic meetings under AB 361
- Approval of May 19, 2022 meeting minutes
- Activity report for May 2022
- Temporary assignment and personnel order reports
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Board of Education is conducting public hearings to gather community feedback on the proposed 2022-23 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the 2022-23 Adopted Budget. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss student expulsions and labor negotiations.
- Public hearing for the 2022-23 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Public hearing for the 2022-23 Adopted Budget and excess reserve explanation
- Closed session discussion regarding five student expulsion cases
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators for CSEA Chapter 150 and EEEA
- Recognition of the District's COVID-19 Outreach and Testing Team
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, a voluntary student insurance plan, and a renewal of the Care Solace mental health support service agreement for $37,188. Public comments are invited, and the meeting is open to in-person attendance and live-streamed via Zoom.
- Renewal of Care Solace mental health support agreement for $37,188 for 2022-23
- Approval of voluntary student insurance plan through Myers-Stevens & Toohey & Co., Inc.
- Ratification of Certificated Personnel Order 2021-22-13
- Ratification of Classified Personnel Order 2021-22-13
- Closed session on anticipated litigation, employee discipline, and labor negotiations
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Personnel Commission is conducting a workshop led by CSBA Consultant Luan Burman Rivera. The session focuses on evaluating board roles, responsibilities, and team culture.
- Board Self-Evaluation Workshop regarding unity of purpose and team culture
- Discussion of personnel commission self-evaluation processes
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission will hold a public hearing and second reading of the proposed 2022-2023 budget, then vote on its approval. The commission will also consider approving a benchmark salary study recommendation and revisions to the Payroll Supervisor job classification. Other items include routine reports on hiring, temporary assignments, and personnel orders, plus a decision on whether to continue electronic meetings under AB 361.
- Public hearing and second reading of 2022-2023 Personnel Commission Budget
- Action on proposed revisions to Payroll Supervisor class specification
- Approval of official recommendation for 2022 benchmark salary study
- Determination of need for electronic meetings under AB 361
- Consent items: activity, temporary assignment, and personnel order reports
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Board of Education is reviewing residential and commercial developer fee studies and a CEQA exemption for the Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences Modernization Project. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding an initial negotiation proposal from the Escondido Elementary Educators Association.
- Public Hearing: Adopt Developer Fee Justification Studies
- Public Hearing: CEQA Preliminary Exemption for Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences Modernization Project
- Public Hearing: Sunshine Negotiation Proposal, EEEA
- Closed Session: Discussion regarding student expulsion case No. 2021-22-19
- Closed Session: Potential appointments for Director of Extended Learning and a Middle School Principal
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission will review several employee classification updates. The meeting also includes a first reading of the 2022-2023 budget and a discussion on salary study data.
- Proposed title change from Health Technician to Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Revisions to School Health Technician, School Health Clerk, and Medical Care Technician job descriptions
- Revision of the Payroll Supervisor class specification
- Verbiage changes for Paraeducator Special Education Series duty statements
- First reading of the 2022-2023 Personnel Commission Budget
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a closed session to discuss personnel, labor negotiations, and student expulsions, followed by an open session. The board will consider consent items including personnel orders and a revised job description, and will recognize the Rose Elementary Ignite Dance team for a national title. Public comments will be heard.
- Closed session: public employee discipline/dismissal/release, appointment (Program Specialist, SPED), labor negotiations with CSEA Chapter 150 and EEEA, and three student expulsion cases (2021-22-15, 2021-22-16, 2021-22-17)
- Consent: Ratify Certificated Personnel Order 2021-22-11 and Classified Personnel Order 2021-22-11
- Consent: Approve revised job description for Director of Extended Learning, Intervention, and Enrichment
- Recognition: Rose Elementary Ignite Dance advanced team for first-place at 2022 USA Dance Nationals
- Public comments: oral and written, with 3-minute limit per speaker and 20-minute total per item
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission will consider several updates to job descriptions and position reclassifications. The meeting also includes discussions regarding 2022-2023 budget planning and the use of electronic meetings.
- Proposed revisions to Paraeducator Special Education I class description
- Proposed revisions to Paraeducator I and Paraeducator I Bilingual class specifications
- Reclassification of Maintenance & Operations Clerk Typist III to Secretary I
- Reclassification of Educational Services Clerk Typist III to Secretary I
- Proposed revision to Personnel Commission Rule 3.200.2(E)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education held a study session to review the history and future of the Facilities Bond Program. The meeting also included closed session discussions regarding personnel matters and potential litigation.
- Discussion of the appointment of an Interim Principal for Hidden Valley Middle School
- Review of the Facilities Bond Program during a staff-facilitated study session
- Closed session consideration of one potential case involving public employee discipline or dismissal
- Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding one potential litigation case
Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee
The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee met to adopt the 2022 meeting schedule and review the 2020-21 Proposition 39 Bond Building Fund Audit Report. The committee also received presentations regarding project status, contract hard costs tracking, and financial reports.
- Adoption of 2022 ICOC meeting dates
- Review of 2020-21 Proposition 39 Bond Building Fund Audit Report
- Presentation on Contract Hard Costs Tracking
- Presentation on Financial Report
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Board of Education met to conduct a public hearing regarding the sunshine negotiation proposal from the California School Employees Association for the 2022-23 fiscal year. The board also reviewed closed session items including student expulsions and litigation. Additionally, the board recognized several school social workers for award nominations.
- Public hearing for CSEA initial negotiation proposal (Articles 8: Salary and 9: Health and Welfare Benefits)
- Closed session discussion regarding Student Expulsion Cases No. 2021-22-11, 2021-22-12, and 2021-22-13
- Recognition of SDCOE School Social Work Award nominees Ariana Vargas, Brittany Eason, and Sandra Gonzalez
- Recognition of Administrative School Social Work nominees Maria Osborn and Kimberly Israel
- Ratification of Certificated and Classified Personnel Orders 2021-22-10
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education is holding a workshop focused on board self-evaluation and governance team development, facilitated by a CSBA consultant. The agenda includes procedural items like call to order, pledge, roll call, and agenda approval, as well as public comments limited to agenda items. The main substantive item is a discussion-based workshop on topics such as unity of purpose, roles, and team culture.
- Board Self-Evaluation Governance Team Workshop led by CSBA Consultant Luan Burman Rivera
- Public comments limited to agenda items; written comments accepted via online form
- Meeting held in person at Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Ave., with mask requirement
- Agenda approved unanimously by all five board members
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education is holding a study session to discuss planning for the 2022-23 school year, including a budget overview, academic overview, and Universal Transitional Kindergarten. The board will also receive an update on the 2021-22 LCAP annual update and budget overview, as required by AB 130. The meeting includes public comments on agenda items only, followed by a closed session to discuss COVID-19 and public services.
- Study session on 2022-23 planning: budget overview, academic overview, Universal Transitional Kindergarten
- LCAP annual update for 2021-22 and budget overview for parents, including 15% LCFF Concentration funding plans
- Closed session discussion on COVID-19 and public services (GC § 54957)
- Public comments limited to agenda items; 3-minute speaker limit, 20-minute total per item
- Next regular board meeting scheduled for March 10, 2022, at 7 p.m.
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission will review several requests to establish or revise staff classifications. The meeting also includes a determination on whether to hold the next meeting electronically per Assembly Bill 361.
- Establishment of Web Developer classification on Range 49
- Revision of Digital Communications Specialist classification
- Establishment of Executive Director of Fiscal Services and abolishment of Director of Fiscal Services
- Proposed revision to Personnel Commission Rule 7.200.6 regarding retired employees
- Review of hiring activity reports for December 2021 and January 2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education met to discuss labor negotiations and approve several service contracts. The agenda included a public hearing regarding an initial negotiation proposal from the California School Employees Association (CSEA) for the 2022-23 fiscal year.
- Public hearing for CSEA sunshine negotiation proposal
- $11,000 agreement with 20/20 Captioning for remote CART services
- $15,000 agreement with San Diego BrainWorks Psychology for evaluation services
- Closed session discussion regarding two potential litigation cases
- Ratification of Certificated and Classified Personnel Orders
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
This is a routine meeting of the Escondido Union School District School Facilities Corporation. The board will take public comments, approve the minutes from the December 14, 2021 annual organization meeting, and adjourn. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.
- Public comments accepted in person or via written form
- Approval of minutes from December 14, 2021 annual organization meeting
- Meeting held in person at Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Ave., Escondido, CA 92029
- Facemasks required for attendees
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education will meet in closed session to discuss anticipated litigation, a student expulsion case, the appointment of an incoming Director of Integrated Student Support, and the superintendent's mid-year evaluation. The open session will include recognitions, public comments, and approval of routine consent items, including personnel orders and an affiliation agreement with Del Lago Academy.
- Closed session: student expulsion Case No. 2021-22-10
- Closed session: appointment of Incoming Director of Integrated Student Support
- Closed session: superintendent's mid-year evaluation
- Consent: Certificated Personnel Order 2021-22-8
- Consent: Affiliation Agreement with Del Lago Academy (effective Jan 21, 2022)