San Diego Unified School District Board of Education public meetings in 2020
18 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (ICOC)
The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (ICOC) for San Diego Unified School District meets to review reports on construction, finance, and communications related to Propositions S and Z bond projects. The committee will consider approving the November 19 meeting minutes and a draft of the third-quarter status update. Most agenda items are informational, with no votes expected except on the minutes and the status update draft.
- Approval of 11/19/20 meeting minutes (action)
- Draft of 3rd Quarter ICOC Quarterly Status Update for Jul-Sep 2020 (action)
- Construction Management Report (Webb)
- HVAC Quarterly Report (Hawkins)
- Cost Savings Matrix Quarterly Report (Splittgerber)
ICOC on Racial Justice & Equity
The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee on Racial Justice and Equity holds its first meeting. Members will receive training on the Brown Act, review and adopt draft bylaws, and set the 2021 meeting schedule. The committee was established by the Board in July 2020 to review district policies on grading, discipline, curriculum, school police, and staff diversity.
- Adoption of draft bylaws for the ICOC on Racial Justice and Equity
- Adoption of 2021 meeting schedule (first Wednesday monthly, 5:00 PM)
- Brown Act training for committee members (Education Code 54950)
- Committee composition: 7 community members + 4 students, co-chaired by a student
- Public testimony accepted via email by 12:00 p.m. day before meeting
District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education Programs
The District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education Programs will meet via Zoom to conduct routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes, and receiving informational presentations on the district budget and family engagement. Public comment is limited to written submissions due to COVID-19. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions expected.
- Approval of agenda and minutes from November 18, 2020
- District Budget Updates presentation by Thomas Liberto
- Family Engagement News presentation by Pamela King
- Public comment via email only, due by 12:00 pm on meeting day
- Zoom primer and feedback breakout sessions
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The San Diego Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on December 15, 2020, via Zoom. The main action item is approving the 2020-21 School Plans for Student Achievement (SPSAs) and categorical budget summaries for 160 schools. The board will also receive information reports on special education data, a Freedom Summer 2020 follow-up on diverse educator recruitment, and recognize employees for years of service and retirees.
- Approval of 2020-21 SPSAs and categorical budget summaries for 160 schools
- Presentation of 2020 Board President's Scholarship Awards to three employees ($1,000 each, funded by California Coast Credit Union)
- Recognition of employees for 5-40 years of service and retirees (July 1 - Dec 31, 2020)
- Data report on students receiving special education
- Freedom Summer 2020 follow-up report on diverse educator recruitment and retention
District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC), Executive Board
The District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) Executive Board is meeting to approve minutes from a prior meeting and discuss several informational items, including board elections, a debrief of a recent general meeting, and ways to increase parent involvement in ELAC and DELAC meetings. The meeting is being held via Zoom due to the coronavirus outbreak, and only written public comments are being accepted.
- Approval of minutes from December 2, 2020 Executive Board meeting
- Discussion of DELAC Board Elections
- Debrief of December 3, 2020 General Meeting
- Topics for February 4, 2021 General Meeting
- Strategies to increase parent involvement in ELAC and DELAC meetings
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The San Diego Unified School District Board of Education will vote on several operational items, including a $5.9 million sideletter with the teachers union for the calendar transition, acceptance of the November 2020 election results, and a resolution declaring a qualified budget certification due to projected deficit spending. The board will also hear reports on the external audit and consider adopting 2021 legislative priorities.
- Adoption of SDEA sideletter for Year-Round to Traditional calendar transition, $5,900,000 fiscal impact
- Approval of FY 2020-21 First Interim Financial Report with Qualified Certification and Budget Overview for Parents
- Acceptance of certified election results for November 3, 2020, and swearing in of board members Sabrina Bazzo, Richard Barrera, Sharon Whitehurst-Payne
- Approval of 2021 Legislative Principles and Priorities
- Readoption of Board Bylaws with revisions to Bylaw 1035 and Board Governance Policy GC-5
District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC), General Membership
The District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) will meet via Zoom to conduct board elections and approve minutes from previous meetings. The agenda also includes information items on compliance with teacher requirements, plans for English learner programs, and requested trainings. Public comment is limited to written submissions due to COVID-19.
- DELAC Board Elections (action item)
- Approval of November 5, 2020 General Meeting minutes
- Compliance with teacher and teacher aide requirements (information)
- Plan for education programs and services for ELs (information)
- ELAC/DELAC requested trainings (information)
District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC), Executive Board
The District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) Executive Board is holding a special meeting via Zoom. The board will consider approving minutes from its November 12 and November 18, 2020 meetings, and will receive information on parent recruitment strategies. Public comments are accepted only in writing due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Approval of minutes from November 12 and November 18, 2020 Executive Board meetings
- Discussion of parent recruitment strategies
- Review of ELAC input forms (pink slips)
- Public comment via email only, due by 12:00 p.m. on meeting day
District Advisory Council CompEd Executive Committee
The District Advisory Council (DAC) Executive Board is meeting via Zoom to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from November 4, 2020, and to discuss planning for the upcoming general meeting and housekeeping matters. Public comment is limited to written submissions due to COVID-19 directives. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial items on the agenda.
- Approval of December 2, 2020 agenda
- Approval of November 4, 2020 minutes
- Discussion of general meeting agenda planning
- Housekeeping discussion
- Next DAC General Meeting scheduled for December 16, 2020
Board of Education Regular Meeting
This is a special meeting of the San Diego Unified School District Board of Education focused on board governance. The board will discuss governance issues, with no action items other than adopting the agenda. Public testimony is limited to agenda items.
- Discussion of board governance issues
- Adoption of the agenda
- Next regular meeting scheduled for December 8, 2020
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The San Diego Unified School District Board of Education will hold public hearings to consider renewing the charters of King-Chavez Academy of Excellence, King-Chavez Preparatory Academy, and Audeo Charter School for five-year terms starting July 1, 2021. The board will also adopt the agenda and handle routine opening items. No final decisions on the renewals are expected at this meeting; staff will bring recommendations later.
- Public hearing on renewal of King-Chavez Academy of Excellence charter (K-8, 2716 Marcy Avenue)
- Public hearing on renewal of King-Chavez Preparatory Academy charter (6-8, 500 30th Street)
- Public hearing on renewal of Audeo Charter School charter (K-12 independent study, multiple sites)
- Adoption of the meeting agenda
Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (ICOC)
The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (ICOC) for San Diego Unified School District's bond program will meet via Zoom to review financial and performance audits of Measures S and Z, along with construction and management reports. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the October 15, 2020 meeting. Public comments are accepted only in writing, submitted by email before noon the day prior.
- Approval of meeting minutes for 10/15/20 meeting
- Financial audit presentation for Measure S and Z (draft)
- Performance audit presentation for Measure S and Z (draft)
- Construction management report and contract awards
- Quarterly reports on HVAC, i21, and cost savings
CAC for Special Education Executive Board
The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for Special Education Executive Committee is meeting to discuss and act on operational items, including a staff presentation on retirements and staffing, approval of prior meeting minutes, membership applications, and sub-committee chair assignments. Public testimony is accepted only in writing due to COVID-19, with a deadline of 1 p.m. on November 18, 2020.
- Staff presentation on retirements/staffing by Acacia Thede
- Approve draft minutes of prior executive committee meeting (Oct 22, 2020)
- Review applications of prospective/renewing members
- Sub-committee chair assignments (action)
- Public testimony via written form only, due Nov 18, 1 p.m.
District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC), Executive Board
The District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) Executive Board is holding a special meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes a review of proposed bylaws (in English and Spanish) and ratification of the meeting minutes. No action items are listed, and public comments are accepted only in writing due to COVID-19 restrictions.
- Review of DELAC Bylaws (English and Spanish versions attached)
- Ratification of minutes for November 18, 2020
- Public comment via email only, due by 12:00 p.m. on meeting day
- Next meeting scheduled for December 10, 2020
District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education Programs
The District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education Programs will hold its November 18, 2020 general meeting via Zoom. The council will vote on officer elections, approve the agenda and prior minutes, and receive informational presentations on family engagement, the California Healthy Kids Survey, and Title I budget updates. A second read of the District Parent and Family Engagement Policy is also scheduled. Public comment is limited to written submissions due to COVID-19.
- DAC Officer Elections (Action item)
- Title I Budget Updates presentation by Thomas Liberto
- California Healthy Kids Survey presentation by Noemi Villegas
- Second Read of District Parent and Family Engagement Policy
- Approval of October 21, 2020 minutes
Audit Committee
The San Diego Unified School District Audit and Finance Committee will review and discuss the draft external audit report for fiscal year 2019-20, with a possible vote to recommend the Board accept the findings. The committee will also vote on reappointing Dan McAllister and Sharon Whitehurst-Payne for a two-year term starting January 1, 2021, and approve minutes from the September 23, 2020 meeting. A staff update on risk assessment and internal audit plans is scheduled as an information item.
- Review of 2019-20 draft external audit report by Crowe LLP
- Vote on reappointment of Dan McAllister and Sharon Whitehurst-Payne for term Jan 1, 2021 – Dec 31, 2022
- Approval of minutes from September 23, 2020 regular meeting
- Staff update on risk assessment and internal audit plans
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The San Diego Unified School District Board of Education convened a special meeting on November 17, 2020, solely for the State of the District Address. Board President John Lee Evans and Superintendent Cindy Marten reported on district accomplishments and outlined goals for the 2020-21 school year. The agenda explicitly states that the board will not hear public testimony at this special meeting. The meeting concluded with adjournment, noting the next regular meeting is scheduled for December 1, 2020.
- State of the District Address by Board President John Lee Evans and Superintendent Cindy Marten
- Report on district accomplishments and vision for public education in San Diego
- Outline of goals for the 2020-21 school year
- No public testimony permitted at this special meeting
District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC), Executive Board
The District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) Executive Board is meeting to approve the minutes from its October 8, 2020 meeting and to discuss several informational items, including DELAC board elections, increasing parent involvement in ELAC/DELAC meetings, and a bylaws review. The meeting is being held via Zoom due to the coronavirus outbreak, and only written public comments are being accepted.
- Approval of minutes from October 8, 2020 Executive Board meeting
- Discussion of DELAC Board Elections
- Discussion on increasing parent involvement in ELAC & DELAC general meetings
- Bylaws review
- Public comment via email only, due by 12:00 p.m. on meeting day