San Diego Unified School District Board of Education public meetings in 2024
17 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
CAC for Special Education Executive Board
The Community Advisory Committee for Special Education Executive Board is holding a routine business meeting. Items include public testimony, a district update, treasurer's report, approval of prior meeting minutes, membership review, and discussion of upcoming goals and themes. No major decisions or proposals are on the agenda.
- Approve draft minutes of prior executive committee meeting
- Review applications of prospective members and status of current members
- Discuss and plan a teambuilding/new member training event
- Identify focus for an ad hoc committee
- Review roles and responsibilities of executive team members
District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education Programs
The District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education Programs will hear presentations on A-G graduation rates, Title I allocations, the Educational Partners Dashboard, and family engagement news. The council will also vote on approving the November 20, 2024 meeting minutes.
- A-G Graduation Rate presentation by Jen Roberson, Senior Director, Office of Graduation
- Title I Allocations presentation by Dario Gutierrez, Director, Strategic Planning for Student Achievement
- Educational Partners Dashboard presentation by Eileen Moreno, Senior Director, Data Insights and Systems Support
- Family Engagement News by Pamela King, Program Manager, Family Engagement
- Approval of minutes from November 20, 2024 meeting
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Board of Education will hold a public hearing on a proposal to negotiate a reduced work year for employees to balance the 2025-2026 budget. The meeting also includes votes on early retirement programs, charter school renewals, and district resolutions.
- Public hearing on initial proposal to negotiate a reduction in work year to address budget shortfall
- Ratification of a 2024-2025 Supplemental Early Retirement Program (SERP) for SDEA members
- Public hearing on the charter petition renewal for Health Sciences High and Middle College
- Approval of revised position descriptions with a fiscal impact of $24,183.71
- Contract extension for Interim Superintendent Dr. Fabiola Bagula through July 31, 2025
CAC for Special Education General Meeting
The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for Special Education will meet to review committee protocols and receive a district update. The agenda includes reports on staff vacancies, due process complaints, and early childhood special education placement data.
- Review of CAC General Meeting Protocol
- District report on due process, noncompliance, and OCR complaint numbers
- Report on current vacancies for certificated staff, paraeducators, and related service providers
- Action item to approve outstanding general meeting minutes
- Action item regarding subcommittee assignments
Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (ICOC)
The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (ICOC) will vote on approving the minutes from its November 14, 2024 meeting. The committee will also receive updates on construction, communications, and finance, including a quarterly business outreach report and a cost savings matrix report.
- Approval of meeting minutes for November 14, 2024 (Action)
- Chief's report including legal actions, BOE look ahead, and ICOC update to the BOE
- Communications update (Naji) (Info)
- Construction management report (Harrington) (Info)
- Cost savings matrix quarterly report (Splittgerber) (Info)
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education will consider the Fiscal Year 2024-25 First Interim Financial Report and a projected $25 million base allocation for Title I funding. The meeting includes reviews of external auditor reports and student discipline matters.
- First Reading of 2025-26 Title I Eligibility Ranking Report with a $25 million base allocation
- Approval of Fiscal Year 2024-25 First Interim Financial Report with a projected positive ending fund balance of $102.4 million
- Acceptance of final cost information for $100 million of Proposition S General Obligation Bonds
- Approval of revised position descriptions with a fiscal impact of $14,309.29
- Approval of student expulsions and readmits
Board of Education Special Meeting
The San Diego Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting with a workshop focused on student wellness. The board will review a draft wellness definition, hear student perspectives, and commit to a wellness framework to guide future goals. The meeting includes public testimony on agenda items only.
- Workshop on draft wellness definition and framework for schools
- Student perspectives on wellness to be presented
- Discussion of assessment options and next steps for wellness goal
- Public testimony limited to agenda items
District Advisory Council CompEd Executive Committee
The District Advisory Council Executive Board will hear presentations on the A-G graduation rate, the Family Engagement Policy, Title I allocations, and the SPSA dashboard. The board will also vote to approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.
- A-G Graduation Rate presentation by Jennifer Roberson, Senior Director, Office of Graduation
- Review of Family Engagement Policy by Pamela King, Program Manager
- Title I Allocations presentation by Dario Gutierrez, Director, Strategic Planning for Student Achievement
- SPSA Dashboard presentation by Eileen Moreno, Senior Director, Data Insights and Systems Support
- General Meeting Agenda Planning and Housekeeping led by DAC Chairperson Clarissa Anderson
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Board of Education is participating in an informational workshop regarding the development of affordable housing for District employees. The session includes a review of external consultation from LeSar Development Consultants and discussions on financial feasibility and housing goals.
- Affordable Workforce Housing - Real Estate Update workshop
- Review of employee survey, income levels, and needs assessment
- District property financial feasibility analysis and recommendations
Audit Committee
The Audit and Finance Committee will review and vote on the 2023-24 draft external audit report from Crowe Horwath, with a recommendation to the Board to accept findings. The committee will also consider a one-year contract extension for Crowe Horwath through December 2025. Other action items include approving meeting minutes and reappointing two committee members for 2025-2026 terms.
- Review and approval of 2023-24 draft external audit report (Crowe Horwath)
- One-year contract extension for Crowe Horwath, LLC through December 31, 2025
- Reappointment of members Dan McAllister and Sharon Whitehurst-Payne for January 2025–December 2026
- Staff update on internal audits: Time and Labor Audit and Non-Purchase Orders Audit
- District utilities update presentation
District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC), General Membership
The District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) will hear presentations on the Title I Parent Involvement Policy, family engagement updates, and programs and goals for English learners. The committee will also review feedback received on the EL Master Plan and reclassification criteria/procedures, and vote on approving the minutes from the October 17, 2024 meeting.
- Review of feedback for EL Master Plan and reclassification criteria/procedures
- Presentation on Dual Language Programs and Seal of Biliteracy Pathways
- Approval of minutes from October 17, 2024 general DELAC meeting
- Title I Parent Involvement Policy presentation
- DELAC Executive Board Election Results
CAC for Special Education Executive Board
The Community Advisory Committee for Special Education's executive committee will meet to handle routine business including a treasurer's report, approval of draft minutes from the prior meeting, and review of membership applications. The committee will also discuss goals and themes for the upcoming year and plan a teambuilding event. Public testimony must be submitted in writing by noon on the day of the meeting.
- Approve draft minutes of prior executive committee meeting(s) — action item
- Review applications of prospective/renewing members — action items
- Treasurer's report — information item
- Discuss goals and themes for the upcoming year — information item
- Plan teambuilding/new member training event — information item
District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education Programs
The District Advisory Council for Compensatory Education Programs will hold nominations and elections for officer positions. The council will also receive a Budget 101 presentation and discuss LCAP goals and family engagement news.
- DAC Nomination and Election (Action item)
- Budget 101 Presentation (Information)
- LCAP Goals discussion (Information)
- Family Engagement News (Information)
- Approval of October 16, 2024 meeting minutes
Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (ICOC)
The Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee will review draft performance and financial audit reports for Proposition S, Z, and Measure U-YY. The committee will also consider approving meeting minutes from October 10, 2024, and receive updates on construction, communications, and business outreach.
- Draft Performance Audit Report for Prop S, Z, and Measure U-YY (Info/Action)
- Draft Financial Audit Report for Prop S, Z, and Measure U-YY (Info/Action)
- Approval of meeting minutes from October 10, 2024 (Action)
- Construction Management Report and quarterly business outreach update
- 3rd Quarterly Status Report (Info/Action)
Community Advisory Committee for Special Education General
The Community Advisory Committee for Special Education will receive presentations on the Behavior Support Resource Team's 'Make It & Take It' activity and on PrimeTime and Level Up enrichment programs. The committee will also discuss district reports on due process complaints, staff vacancies, and early childhood special education placements, and may approve outstanding meeting minutes and subcommittee assignments.
- Behavior Support Resource Team 'Make It & Take It' activity presentation
- PrimeTime and Level Up enrichment program presentation
- District report on due process, noncompliance, and OCR complaint numbers
- District report on current staff vacancies and staff on leave
- Action to approve outstanding general meeting minutes
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The board will vote on ratifying a Supplemental Early Retirement Program (SERP) for 2024-2025, negotiated with several bargaining units and available to non-represented employees. The program requires eligible employees to meet specific criteria and submit enrollment materials by January 15, 2025. The board will also consider approving student expulsions, new position descriptions, and a release-time agreement with UCSD.
- Ratification of Supplemental Early Retirement Program (SERP) with multiple bargaining units and non-represented employees
- Approval of student expulsions discussed in closed session
- Approval of new and revised position descriptions from Human Resource Services
- Ratification of agreement with UCSD for 30% release time for Kristin Watts
- Adoption of resolution recognizing November 21, 2024 as National Family/Parent Involvement Day
District Advisory Council CompEd Executive Committee
The District Advisory Council Executive Board will meet to review administrative updates and planning. The session includes presentations on budget basics, the Uniform Complaint Procedure, and LCAP goals.
- Approval of meeting minutes from September 4, 2024, and October 2, 2024
- 2024-25 DAC nomination and election update
- Budget 101 presentation by Ryan Brock
- Uniform Complaint Procedure (UCP) information from the Office of Investigations, Compliance & Accountability
- LCAP goals presentation by Callie Harrington