Escondido Union School District public meetings in 2023
36 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
This is the annual meeting of the Escondido Union School District School Facilities Corporation, held after the Board of Education meeting. The board elected officers for 2024, including president, vice president, secretary, assistant secretary, and chief financial officer. All motions carried unanimously. No public comments were made.
- Elected president of the School Facilities Corporation for 2024
- Elected vice president for 2024
- Elected secretary for 2024
- Elected assistant secretary for 2024
- Elected chief financial officer for 2024
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 for 2024, appoint the superintendent as secretary, adopt the 2024 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, including litigation and student expulsions.
- Election of board president, vice president, and clerk for 2024
- Appointment of Superintendent Luis Rankins-Ibarra as secretary to the board
- Adoption of 2024 board meeting schedule (regular meetings, study sessions, governance workshop)
- Public hearing on Resolution 2023-24-06: Statutory School Fees and Mitigation Payments Report for FY 2022-23
- Closed session items: litigation (Mirabelli and West vs EUSD), settlement amendment for OAH Case No. 2021110186, student expulsions, employee discipline/appointments
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission will hold its regular meeting on December 7, 2023, to handle routine personnel matters. The commission will vote on consent items including activity, temporary assignment, and personnel order reports, and will elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2024. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.
- Approve meeting minutes of November 9, 2023
- Approve consent items: activity report, temporary assignment report, personnel order report
- Elect Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for 2024
- Affirm Commissioners' Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
- Set 2024 meeting dates
Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee
The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee will discuss the District Bond Program Series E and review contract hard costs tracking. Members will also receive updates on the Mission Middle School Phase III and the Del Dios Academy of Arts & Science ribbon cutting.
- District Bond Program Series E presentation
- Mission Middle School Phase III update
- Contract hard costs tracking discussion
- Del Dios Academy of Arts & Science ribbon cutting discussion
- Financial report presentation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with closed session items, recognitions, and public hearings. The board will conduct a public hearing on appointing Leila Sackfield to the Personnel Commission and another on a CEQA exemption for the Mission Middle School Modernization Project. Consent items include approving the annual organizational meeting date and a CSBA governance workshop agreement.
- Public hearing on appointment of Leila Sackfield to Personnel Commission (term Dec 1, 2023 – Dec 1, 2026)
- Public hearing on Resolution 2023-24-05, CEQA categorical exemption for Mission Middle School Modernization Project
- Closed session: existing litigation Mirabelli and West vs Escondido Union School District, Case no. '23CV0768BENWVG
- Closed session: student expulsion cases 2023-24-01 and 2023-24-02, reinstatement cases 2022-23-08 and 2022-23-29
- Consent: approve December 12, 2023 as annual organizational meeting; CSBA Governance Team Board Self-Evaluation workshop Feb 3, 2024
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission will meet to approve minutes, consent items, and several classification description revisions, including for Behavior Intervention Technician, School Library Technician & Bilingual, and Risk Management Technician. They will also consider abolishing the Warehouse Supervisor classification. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per person.
- Approve revisions to Behavior Intervention Technician class description
- Approve revisions to School Library Technician & Bilingual class description
- Approve revisions to Risk Management Technician class description
- Approve abolishment of Warehouse Supervisor classification
- Approve consent items including October 2023 activity and temporary assignment reports
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education will hold a study session with a closed session for legal and personnel matters, followed by an open session. The board will vote on three student reinstatement cases and discuss the Framework for the Future initiative, including the best use of the MacKenzie Scott investment funds.
- Closed session: anticipated litigation (1 potential case), existing litigation (Mirabelli and West vs EUSD, Case no. '23CV0768BENWVG), interim assistant superintendent appointment, and three student reinstatement cases
- Action on student reinstatement Case No. 2022-23-06 (EC 48918)
- Action on student reinstatement Case No. 2022-23-21 (EC 48918)
- Action on student reinstatement Case No. 2022-23-12 (EC 48918)
- Study session: Framework for the Future initiative and MacKenzie Scott investment funds
Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee
The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee is attending the ribbon cutting ceremony for Del Dios Academy of Arts & Sciences. This is an informational item, with no decisions or discussions on other matters listed.
- Del Dios Academy of Arts & Sciences ribbon cutting ceremony
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Board of Education and the Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee will conduct a visitation at Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences. The purpose of the visit is to view completed bond construction at the site.
- Visitation of completed bond construction at Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission will review several new job classifications and salary allocations. The Commission will also consider renewing a consultant contract for a hearing officer and approving the 2022-2023 Annual Report.
- Establishment of Grounds Supervisor classification and Salary Range 51 allocation
- Establishment of HVAC Technician Trainee and Plumber Trainee classifications at Salary Range 38
- Revisions to Accountant, Personnel Analyst, and Warehouse Supervisor class descriptions
- Contract renewal for Patricia Barrett to serve as a hearing officer for 2024
- Approval of the 2022-2023 Annual Report
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 matters, followed by an open session. The board will consider consent items including a contract with PowerSchool TalentEd for a digital HR platform, an agreement with American Fidelity for benefits enrollment support, and ratification of personnel orders. The agenda also includes recognitions of students and public comments.
- PowerSchool TalentEd agreement: $66,558.08 prorated for 2023-2024, $63,499.70 annual ongoing
- American Fidelity enrollment support platform (no fee)
- Girls Inc. after-school enrichment agreement increase of $40,000
- Closed session: anticipated litigation (4 potential cases), existing litigation (Mirabelli and West vs EUSD, Case no. '23CV0768BENWVG), employee discipline
- Student Excellence Awards for Bear Valley Middle, Bernardo Elementary, Central Elementary
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 existing litigation. The only substantive item is a conference with legal counsel regarding the case Mirabelli and West vs Escondido Union School District. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, roll call, approval of agenda, and adjournment.
- Closed session discussion of litigation: Mirabelli and West vs Escondido Union School District, Case no. '23CV0768BENWVG
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials, as required by state law, and consider consent items including a $200,000 agreement with EDU Healthcare LLC for special education staffing. The board will also report on actions from closed session, which includes litigation and a superintendent evaluation.
- Public hearing on Resolution 2023-24-02 for Pupil Textbook and Instructional Materials Incentive Program
- Ratify agreement with EDU Healthcare LLC for special education staffing, estimated $200,000
- Approve agreement with San Diego Oasis for free intergenerational tutoring for grades TK-3
- Change December 14, 2023 board meeting to December 12, 2023
- Closed session on JUUL e-cigarette litigation and Mirabelli and West vs Escondido Union School District
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education is holding a special closed session meeting. The main item is a conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation in the case Mirabelli and West vs Escondido Union School District. The meeting also includes procedural items like agenda approval and public comments on agenda items only.
- Closed session discussion of litigation: Mirabelli and West vs Escondido Union School District, Case no. '23CV0768BENWVG
- Public comments limited to agenda items, 3 minutes per speaker, 20 minutes per item
- Meeting held at Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Ave., Escondido
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission is meeting to consider personnel-related actions. The main items are approving a new Asphalt Maintenance Worker classification and revising Warehouse Worker I/II job descriptions. The commission will also review routine reports on hiring, temporary assignments, and personnel orders, and hear public comments.
- Approve establishment of Asphalt Maintenance Worker classification
- Approve revisions to Warehouse Worker I/II class descriptions
- Approve meeting minutes of August 17, 2023
- Review activity report for August 2023
- Review temporary assignment and personnel order reports
Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee
The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee will meet to discuss and receive information on the status of district projects, contract cost tracking, financial reports, and a litigation update involving Built Pacific. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.
- 2022-2023 Annual ICOC Report discussion
- Built Pacific Litigation Update
- Mission Middle School Phase III Update
- Contract Hard Costs Tracking presentation
- Financial Report presentation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on September 7, 2023, at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center. The board approved consent items including personnel orders and several educational program agreements, notably a $60,000 Junior Achievement BizTown experience for all 5th-grade students. The meeting also included a closed session for litigation and personnel matters, with a report on actions taken during open session.
- Approved agreement with Junior Achievement of San Diego County for 5th-grade BizTown experience, costing $60,000 plus $30,000 for busing, funded by LCFF.
- Approved BMX Freestyler Team assembly at Reidy Creek School for K-5th grade, costing $1,825 paid by Reidy Creek PTA.
- Approved agreement with MANA de North County San Diego for Hermanitas after-school enrichment at Mission Middle School and Del Dios Academy, costing $2,906 funded by ELO-P.
- Ratified Certificated Personnel Order 2023-24-3 and Classified Personnel Order 2023-24-3.
- Closed session included discussion of litigation cases: OAH Case No. 2023040461 and Mirabelli and West vs Escondido Union School District, Case no. '23CV0768BENWVG.
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission will meet to approve consent items and act on eight proposed revisions to job classification descriptions, including Child Care Assistant, Accounting Supervisor, Telephone Operator, Maintenance Worker I, Payroll Supervisor, Personnel Clerk, and Carpenter Trainee. They will also consider a title change for Instructional Support to Student and Instructional Support, create a new School and Community Support job family, and discuss performance goals for the Director of Classified Personnel in closed session.
- Approve revisions to Child Care Assistant, Accounting Supervisor, Telephone Operator, Maintenance Worker I, Payroll Supervisor, Personnel Clerk, and Carpenter Trainee class descriptions
- Approve title change of Instructional Support to Student and Instructional Support and creation of School and Community Support job family
- Approve consent items including activity reports for June and July 2023, temporary assignment report, and personnel orders
- Approve meeting minutes from June 15, 2023 and August 8, 2023
- Closed session to discuss performance goals for Director of Classified Personnel
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 a public employee appointment and existing litigation, followed by an open session. The board will consider consent items including personnel orders, an agreement with SDCOE for early education teacher development, an EL Education professional development package for Conway Academy, and a SEACAMP marine education trip for GATE students. The agenda is largely routine, with no public hearings or recognitions scheduled.
- Closed session: Middle School Assistant Principal appointment and litigation Mirabelli and West vs Escondido Union School District, Case no. '23CV0768BENWVG
- Ratify Certificated Personnel Order 2023-24-2 and Classified Personnel Order 2023-24-2
- Agreement with San Diego County Office of Education for Early Education Teacher Development Grant Services, projected reimbursement of $6,733.65
- EL Education agreement for Conway Academy, estimated cost $45,800, including travel to Denver conference
- SEACAMP San Diego agreement for up to 52 GATE students, estimated cost $58,600
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the classified disciplinary appeal process in a merit system district, presented by the commission's hearing consultant. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, roll call, pledge, and adjournment.
- Discussion of disciplinary appeal process in a merit system district
- Next regular meeting scheduled for August 17, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.
- Public comments limited to agendized items, with 3-minute time limit
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education held a regular meeting, starting with closed session discussions on student reinstatement cases and personnel appointments. In open session, the board approved the agenda, minutes, and consent items, including personnel orders and service agreements. The meeting also included public comments and reports from employee associations.
- Ratified Certificated Personnel Order 2023-24-1 and Classified Personnel Order 2023-24-1
- Approved $10,000 agreement with Conscious Teaching for virtual teacher trainings
- Approved $3,980 agreement with Top Youth Speakers for Bear Valley Middle School assembly
- Accepted Williams Settlement 4th Quarter Report with no complaints
- Closed session on five student reinstatement cases and public employee appointments
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education held a regular meeting with a closed session for legal, labor, expulsion, and personnel matters. In open session, the board approved the agenda, minutes, and all consent items, including personnel orders and a $1,200 soccer assembly at Conway School. The meeting also included recognitions for student excellence and a partnership with Palomar.
- Approved Certificated Personnel Order 2022-23-13
- Approved Classified Personnel Order 2022-23-13
- Approved UMass Global affiliation agreement (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2025)
- Approved $1,200 Futboleros Soccer Entertainers assembly at Conway School
- Closed session on 3 potential litigation cases, labor negotiations, 3 student expulsions, and superintendent evaluation
Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee
The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee is meeting to discuss and receive information on bond-funded construction projects, including project status, contract cost tracking, and financial reports. The agenda also includes updates on the Built Pacific litigation and Mission Middle School Phase III, along with routine procedural items like approving the agenda and prior meeting minutes.
- Built Pacific Litigation Update
- Mission Middle School Phase III Update
- Contract Hard Costs Tracking
- Financial Report
- 2022-2023 Annual ICOC Report
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission is meeting to conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 budget, followed by a second reading and vote on approval. The commission will also consider consent items including activity, temporary assignment, and personnel order reports, and will hold a closed session to discuss performance goals for the Director of Classified Personnel.
- Public hearing for proposed 2023-2024 Personnel Commission Budget
- Second reading and action on 2023-2024 Personnel Commission Budget
- Approval of April 20, 2023 meeting minutes
- Activity report for April 2023
- Closed session on performance goals for Director of Classified Personnel
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education will meet in closed session to discuss existing litigation, student expulsion and reinstatement cases, and a public employee appointment. The open session includes recognitions, public comments, and approval of consent items including personnel orders.
- Closed session: litigation case Mirabelli and West vs Escondido Union School District, Case no. '23CV0768BENWVG
- Closed session: student stipulated expulsion cases 2022-23-22 and 2022-23-26, and reinstatement cases 2021-22-20 and 2022-23-14
- Closed session: appointment for Project Specialist III, Extended Learning, Enrichment, and Intervention
- Recognition: Student Excellence Awards for Juniper, North Broadway, Oak Hill, and State Preschool students
- Consent items: Certificated and Classified Personnel Orders 2022-23-12
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education is holding a special closed session meeting. The board will discuss existing litigation in the case Mirabelli and West vs Escondido Union School District, Case no. '23CV0768BENWVG. The agenda includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, agenda approval, and public comments on agenda items only.
- Closed session discussion of litigation: Mirabelli and West vs Escondido Union School District, Case no. '23CV0768BENWVG
- Agenda approved by vote (4 yea: Joan Gardner, Doug Paulson, Mark Olson, Zesty Harper)
- Public comments limited to agenda items, 3 minutes per speaker, 20 minutes per item
- Special meeting held at Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Ave., Escondido, CA
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission will consider approving revised class descriptions for Paraeducator Early Ed Monolingual and Bilingual positions, including reallocating them to higher salary ranges effective May 1, 2023. The commission will also review the 2023-2024 budget in a first reading, along with routine consent items such as activity and temporary assignment reports. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per person.
- Revision of Paraeducator Early Ed Monolingual and Bilingual class descriptions
- Reallocation of Paraeducator Early Ed Monolingual from Range 23 to Range 27
- Reallocation of Paraeducator Early Ed Bilingual from Range 24 to Range 28
- First reading of 2023-2024 Personnel Commission Budget
- Approval of March 16, 2023 meeting minutes
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 anticipated and existing litigation, student expulsion and reinstatement cases, and public employee appointments. In open session, the board will consider routine consent items including personnel orders and a resolution honoring former staff members.
- Closed session: Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation (one potential case)
- Closed session: Existing litigation Built Pacific, Inc. v. Escondido Unified School District, et al., Case No. 37-2018-00000-760-CU-BC-NC
- Closed session: Student expulsion cases 2022-23-20 and 2022-23-21, and reinstatement case 2021-22-16
- Closed session: Public employee appointments for Director on Special Assignment, Director of Special Education, and Elementary Principal
- Consent: Resolution 2022-23-19 honoring Ron and Molly Smith for community contributions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education is holding a study session to discuss school site safety. Staff will present an overview of current safety systems and a new approach to improving physical safety, and the board will consider whether to direct implementation of next phases. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comments and standard meeting items.
- Discussion of school site safety, including current systems (CSAT, threat assessments, screeners, Sandy Hook Promise, mental health partnerships, filtered internet access, site safety plans) and upgrading physical safety apparatus
- Public comments limited to agenda items; 3-minute speaker limit, 20-minute total per item
- Next regular board meeting set for April 20, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Ave., Escondido, CA 92029
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission is meeting to handle routine personnel matters. They will vote on the February 16 meeting minutes, consent items including activity and temporary assignment reports, and personnel orders. The meeting also includes public comment and reports from members and the director.
- Approval of February 16, 2023 meeting minutes
- Activity report for February 2023 on examinations and hiring
- Temporary assignment report for long-term assignments
- Personnel Order 2022-23-10 ratified by Board of Trustees
- Oath affirmation for newly reappointed commissioner
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education held a study session on February 23, 2023, at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center. The board took action on three student expulsion cases and two reinstatement cases, all approved by roll call vote. The board also discussed planning for the 2023-24 school year, including budget, academic overview, LCAP review, and staffing cost centers.
- Approved expulsion Case No. 2022-23-14, 2022-23-15, 2022-23-16
- Approved reinstatement Case No. 2021-22-17, 2021-22-19
- Study session on 2023-24 planning: budget, academics, LCAP, staffing
- Closed session on anticipated litigation (2 potential cases) and student discipline
- Next regular meeting March 7, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
Personnel Commission Meeting
The Escondido Union School District Personnel Commission is meeting to handle routine personnel matters, including approving meeting minutes, consent items, and reports on hiring and temporary assignments. The main action item is a vote on revising the Computer Technician II class description. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per person.
- Approve minutes of January 26, 2023 meeting
- Approve consent items: activity report, temporary assignment report, personnel order 2022-23-9
- Vote on revisions to Computer Technician II class description
- Public comment period (3 minutes per person)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a construction tour, closed session, and open session. The board will consider consent items including personnel orders and a professional services agreement with Teach For America to address staffing shortages in Special Education. The meeting includes recognitions, public comments, and reports from employee associations.
- Professional Services Agreement with Teach For America, effective Feb 10, 2023 through Jun 30, 2026, estimated cost not exceeding $10,000 per hire
- Certificated Personnel Order 2022-23-9 ratification
- Classified Personnel Order 2022-23-9 ratification
- Affiliation Agreement with Chemeketa Community College
- Closed session items: anticipated litigation, student expulsions, employee discipline, superintendent's mid-year evaluation
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 board will discuss unity of purpose, roles, team culture, and supportive processes. Public comments are limited to agenda items, and the meeting is not live-streamed.
- Workshop on board self-evaluation and governance topics
- Public comments limited to agenda items, 3 minutes per speaker
- Meeting held in person at Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Ave.
- Spanish language translation available upon request
Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee
The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee for the Escondido Union School District will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, set its 2023 meeting schedule, and receive updates on contract cost tracking, financial reports, and the Built Pacific litigation. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being informational or discussion items, and no major policy decisions are listed.
- Approval of minutes from October 6, 2022 meeting
- 2023 ICOC meeting schedule approval
- Contract hard costs tracking presentation
- Financial report presentation
- Built Pacific litigation update
BoardDocs Imported Meetings -Board of Education 2019- 2025
The Escondido Union School District School Facilities Corporation is holding a routine meeting to approve minutes from December 15, 2022, and to hear public comments. The agenda contains no substantive decisions or discussions beyond these procedural items.
- Approval of minutes from the December 15, 2022 annual organization meeting
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 20 minutes per item