Santa Ana Unified School District, CA

Santa Ana Unified School District CA average (US Census ACS)

Population248,551

Per-capita income$30,073

Median home value$676,000

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Tue Jul 21, 2026

Regular Board Meeting - *Revised Agenda 7/18/2026

SAUSD presents school readiness plan for 2026–27 school year

The Board will receive a presentation on the Opening of Schools Readiness and First Two Weeks Plan for the 2026–27 school year. The meeting also includes a first reading of revisions to Board Policy 5131.4 regarding student disturbances.

Presentation on 2026–27 Opening of Schools Readiness and First Two Weeks Plan
First reading of revised Board Policy 5131.4 - Student Disturbances
Closed session regarding labor negotiations with SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, and CWA
Closed session regarding personnel matters for Director of Budget and Accounting and Assistant Director of Business Services
Closed session regarding real property disposition or acquisition for multiple parcel numbers

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2 Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education Board Meeting Agenda Closed Session: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Open Session: 6:00 p.m. Katelyn Brazer Aceves: President, Hector Bustos: Vice President, Alfonso Alvarez, Ed.D.: Clerk, Brenda Lebsack: Member, Valerie Magdaleno: Member Lorraine M. Perez, Ed.D.: Secretary/Superintendent If special assistance is needed to participate in the Board meeting, please contact the Superintendent’s office, at (714) 558-5512. Please call prior to the meeting to allow for reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting, per the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II. Mission Statement: We assure well-rounded learning experiences, which prepare our students for success in college and career. We engage, inspire, and challenge all of our students to become productive citizens, ethical leaders, and positive contributors to our community, country and a global society. Role of the Board: The Governing Board is elected by the community to provide leadership and citizen oversight of the District’s schools. The Board works with the Superintendent to fulfill its major role, including: 1. Setting a direction for the District. 2. Providing a basic organizational structure for the SAUSD by establishing policies. 3. Ensuring accountability. 4. Providing community leadership on behalf of the District and public education. Agenda Items provided to the Board of Education that i [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Tue Jun 23, 2026

Regular Board Meeting

Presentación de la descripción general de Educación Especial; la junta revisa dos políticas

La junta escuchará una presentación sobre los programas, servicios, cumplimiento y financiamiento del Departamento de Educación Especial. Se presentarán para primera lectura dos políticas de la junta: BP 5146 sobre Estudiantes Casados/Embarazadas/Padres y BP 5148 sobre Cuidado y Desarrollo Infantil. También se proporcionará una actualización informativa sobre los Indicadores Locales 2025-2026. La sesión cerrada incluye negociaciones laborales, acciones de personal, litigios y negociaciones de bienes raíces.

Presentación de la Descripción General de Educación Especial (informativa, sin impacto fiscal)
Primera lectura de la Política de la Junta 5146 – Estudiantes Casados/Embarazadas/Padres
Primera lectura de la Política de la Junta 5148 – Cuidado y Desarrollo Infantil
Actualización del Progreso de los Indicadores Locales 2025-2026 (elemento informativo)
Sesión cerrada: negociaciones laborales, acciones de personal, litigios existentes y anticipados, negociaciones de bienes raíces (54 parcelas enumeradas)

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✓ Decidido: Board approved 2026-2027 budget, adopted special ed plan, hired nine principals

The Santa Ana Unified School District board approved its 2026-2027 proposed budget and Local Control Accountability Plan. The board also adopted revisions to the Special Education Local Plan Area for the upcoming school year. Additionally, nine new principals were appointed across high schools, elementary schools, and alternative education programs. Several contracts for student transportation, enrichment programs, and district services were awarded or renewed.

Approved 2026-2027 proposed budget (5-0)
Adopted Local Control Accountability Plan (5-0)
Adopted Special Education Local Plan Area revisions (5-0)
Appointed nine new principals across district campuses (5-0 each)
Renewed previously awarded bids and RFP contracts for 2026-2027 fiscal year (5-0)
Awarded elementary enrichment programs to multiple vendors including Discovery Cube (5-0)
Awarded sports enrichment programs to TGA Sports, UK Soccer School, and CNJ Sports (5-0)
Awarded student transportation contract to Durham, JFK Transportation, and Zum Services (5-0)

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Santa Ana Unified School District 1601 East Chestnut Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 DRAFT MINUTES Regular Board Meeting Santa Ana Board of Education Tuesday, June 23, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER Ms. Brazer Aceves called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. Other members in attendance were Mr. Bustos, Dr. Alvarez, Ms. Lebsack, and Ms. Magdaleno. Ms. Brazer Aceves announced the closed session agenda items Conference with Labor Negotiators, Personnel Matters, Existing Litigation, Anticipated Litigation, and Conference with Real Property Negotiators. There was no one wishing to address the Board related to closed session items. 2. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION The Regular Board meeting recessed to closed session at 5:03 p.m. 3. RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING The Regular Board meeting reconvened at 6:12 p.m. Cabinet members in attendance were Dr. Perez, Ms. Flores, Mr. Hacker, and Ms. Barquin with Mr. Bustamante absent. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Dr. Perez led the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Ms. Brazer Aceves read the following statement: "I want to recognize that our District and school campuses are located in the Village of Pasbenga. I want to acknowledge that this land we refer to as Orange County, is the unceded and traditional lands of the Gab [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Tue Jun 16, 2026

Regular Board Meeting

La Junta aprueba $22,700 para excursiones escolares extendidas y exenciones de Educación Física

La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Santa Ana se reunió para aprobar excursiones escolares de estudiantes y exenciones de educación física. La junta también llevó a cabo una sesión cerrada para discutir negociaciones laborales, asesoría legal y la disposición de bienes inmuebles.

Aprobación de 3 excursiones escolares extendidas para las escuelas Segerstrom y Valley con un costo de $22,700
Aprobación de Exenciones Permanentes de Educación Física de Secundaria para el otoño de 2026 que afectan a estudiantes de 9 escuelas secundarias
Discusión en sesión cerrada sobre la Disposición o Adquisición de Bienes Inmuebles de todo el Distrito para múltiples números de parcela
Conferencia en sesión cerrada con negociadores laborales para las Unidades de Negociación SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA y CWA
Discusión en sesión cerrada sobre el nombramiento, reasignación o disciplina del Director de Educación Especial

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✓ Decidido: Board approves several salary schedules and administrative appointments

The Board approved updated salary schedules for educators, classified employees, police officers, and management. Action was also taken in closed session to appoint a new Director of Special Education and release two administrative employees from their current positions.

Appointed Jeanette Andrews as Director of Special Education (5-0)
Released Principal and Assistant Principal (ID 17303, 14333) from administrative roles (5-0)
Approved extended field trips (4-1)
Approved attendance for CSBA meetings in San Diego (4-0-1)
Approved Santa Ana Educators' Association salary schedules (5-0)
Approved Classified School Employees Association, Chapter 41 salary schedules (5-0)
Approved Santa Ana School Police Officers' Association salary schedule (5-0)
Approved Management salary schedule (4-1)

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Santa Ana Unified School District 1601 East Chestnut Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 DRAFT MINUTES Regular Board Meeting Santa Ana Board of Education Tuesday, June 16, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER Ms. Brazer Aceves called the meeting to order at 5:09 p.m. Other members in attendance were Mr. Bustos, Dr. Alvarez, Ms. Lebsack, and Ms. Magdaleno. Ms. Brazer Aceves announced closed session items including Conference with Labor Negotiators, Personnel Matters, Existing Litigation, Anticipated Litigation, and Conference with Real Property Negotiators. There was no one wishing to address the Board related to closed session items. 2. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION The Regular Board meeting recessed to closed session at 5:10 p.m. 3. RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING The Regular Board meeting reconvened at 6:11 p.m. Cabinet members in attendance were Dr. Perez, Ms. Flores, Mr. Hacker, Ms. Barquin, and Mr. Bustamante. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Superintendent Dr. Perez led the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Ms. Brazer Aceves read the following statement: "I want to recognize that our District and school campuses are located in the Village of Pasbenga. I want to acknowledge that this land we refer to as Orange County, is the unceded and traditional land [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Tue May 19, 2026

Regular Board Meeting

Sesión cerrada sobre trabajo, propiedad y litigios; sesión abierta reconoce a miembro estudiantil y empleados

La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Santa Ana se reunirá en sesión cerrada para discutir negociaciones laborales con múltiples unidades de negociación, asuntos de personal, litigios anticipados y disposiciones o adquisiciones de bienes inmuebles en todo el distrito. La sesión abierta incluye reconocimientos para el miembro estudiantil saliente de la junta Eduardo Abascal, el programa de teatro de Godinez Fundamental High School seleccionado para los premios Macy's, y varios empleados del año. No hay puntos de acción enumerados para la sesión abierta más allá de estos reconocimientos y un informe sobre las acciones de la sesión cerrada.

Sesión cerrada: conferencia con el negociador laboral para las unidades de negociación de SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, CWA y empleados no representados
Sesión cerrada: disciplina/despido/liberación/reasignación/nombramientos de empleados públicos para el Director de Servicios de Apoyo, el Coordinador de Programas de Logros Estudiantiles y los Coordinadores de Educación Especial
Sesión cerrada: litigio anticipado (un caso) y negociaciones de bienes inmuebles para más de 50 números de parcela del tasador en todo el distrito
Reconocimiento al miembro estudiantil de la junta Eduardo Abascal con una placa por su servicio como uno de los primeros miembros estudiantiles de la junta
Reconocimiento a las Artes Teatrales de Godinez Fundamental High School por ser seleccionados para presentarse en los premios 'Spirit of the Macy's' el 23 de mayo de 2026

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✓ Decidido: Board appoints four administrators and approves consent calendar items

The Board appointed four staff members to new administrative roles and approved a series of routine items including contracts, payments, and personnel changes. One item regarding extended field trips was pulled for discussion.

Appointed Kristin Risberg as Director of Support Services (5-0)
Appointed Hoa Thai as Coordinator of Student Achievement Programs (5-0)
Appointed Michael Curtis as Coordinator of Special Education (5-0)
Appointed Eskayla Mendoza as Coordinator of Special Education (5-0)
Approved remainder of Consent Calendar (5-0)
Approved listing of agreements/contracts for 2025-2026 (5-0)
Approved listing of agreements/contracts for 2026-2027 (5-0)
Pulled Extended Field Trip item for discussion

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Santa Ana Unified School District 1601 East Chestnut Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting Santa Ana Board of Education Tuesday, May 19, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER Ms. Brazer Aceves called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. Other members in attendance were Mr. Bustos, Ms. Lebsack, and Ms. Magdaleno. Ms. Brazer Aceves announced the closed session agenda items Conference with Labor Negotiators, Personnel Matters, Anticipated Litigation, and Conference with Real Property Negotiators. There was no one wishing to address the Board related to closed session items. 2. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION The Regular Board meeting recessed to closed session at 5:02 p.m. Dr. Alvarez joined the meeting at 5:15 p.m. 3. RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING The Regular Board meeting reconvened at 6:08 p.m. Cabinet members in attendance were Dr. Perez, Ms. Flores, Mr. Hacker, Ms. Barquin, and Mr. Bustamante. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Airi Analco, eighth grade student at McFadden Institute of Technology, led the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Ms. Brazer Aceves read the following statement: "I want to recognize that our District and school campuses are located in the Village of Pasbenga. I want to acknowledge [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Tue May 12, 2026

Special Board Meeting

La Junta reconocerá a tres Escuelas Distinguidas de California

La Junta de Educación reconocerá a tres escuelas del distrito por haber sido nombradas Escuelas Distinguidas de California 2026. La reunión también incluye una sesión cerrada sobre la evaluación del desempeño del empleado público para el Superintendente.

Reconocimiento de Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate como una Escuela Distinguida de California 2026
Reconocimiento de Hector G. Godinez Fundamental High School como una Escuela Distinguida de California 2026
Reconocimiento de Middle College High School como una Escuela Distinguida de California 2026
Sesión cerrada sobre la evaluación del desempeño del empleado público del Superintendente

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✓ Decidido: Santa Ana Unified School District held a special board meeting

The Board of Education held a special meeting that included school recognitions and a closed session regarding personnel matters. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Recognized three 2026 California Distinguished Schools

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Santa Ana Unified School District 1601 East Chestnut Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 MINUTES Special Board Meeting Santa Ana Board of Education Tuesday, May 12, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER Ms. Brazer Aceves called the meeting to order at 5:12 p.m. Other members in attendance were Mr. Bustos, Dr. Alvarez, Ms. Lebsack, and Ms. Magdaleno. Cabinet members in attendance were Dr. Perez, Ms. Flores, Mr. Hacker, Ms. Barquin, and Mr. Bustamante. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Kareem Hosan, 12th grade student at Middle College High School, led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Ms. Brazer Aceves read the following statement: "I want to recognize that our District and school campuses are located in the Village of Pasbenga. I want to acknowledge that this land we refer to as Orange County, is the unceded and traditional lands of the Gabrielino Tongva Nation, and the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians Acjachemen Nation. These lands were taken through a process of colonization, physical, and cultural genocide. I want to pay my respect to elders, both past and present, as well as the Tongva and Acjachemen Youth who have attended and are currently attending our schools, or in the neighboring districts." 4. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS There were no public speakers. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Tue Apr 28, 2026

Regular Board Meeting

La junta escolar de Santa Ana considerará $170,065 en viajes de campo nocturnos

La junta se reunirá primero en sesión cerrada para discutir negociaciones laborales, personal, litigios anticipados y negociaciones de bienes raíces que involucran más de 50 parcelas. En sesión abierta, reconocerán a socios comunitarios y al personal por el Plan de Apoyo a la Inmigración y votarán sobre un calendario de consentimiento que incluye $170,065 en viajes de campo extendidos para 79 estudiantes de Century, Saddleback y los programas de Debate y Oratoria.

Aprobación de $170,065 en viajes de campo extendidos para 79 estudiantes de Century, Saddleback y Debate y Oratoria (nocturnos/salida del estado)
Reconocimiento de socios comunitarios y del personal de SAUSD por su apoyo al Plan de Apoyo a la Inmigración (sin impacto fiscal)
Conferencia en sesión cerrada con el negociador laboral de SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA y CWA
Conferencia en sesión cerrada con los negociadores de bienes raíces para la disposición o adquisición a nivel del distrito (55 números de parcela listados)
Asunto en sesión cerrada sobre disciplina/despido/liberación/reasignación de empleados públicos para el Gerente, Programas de Seguridad y Cumplimiento del Distrito

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✓ Decidido: Board appoints new District Safety Programs and Compliance Manager

The Board approved several items from the consent calendar, including extended field trips and a graffiti arts grant. Lazaro Pita was appointed as the Manager of District Safety Programs and Compliance.

Appointed Lazaro Pita as Manager, District Safety Programs and Compliance (4-0)
Approved extended field trips (3-1)
Accepted City of Santa Ana Bridging the Graffiti Arts Program Grant (4-0)
Approved listing of agreements/contracts for the 2026-2027 school year (4-0)

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Santa Ana Unified School District Save 1601 East Chestnut Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting Santa Ana Board of Education Tuesday, April 28, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER Ms. Brazer Aceves called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. Other members in attendance were Mr. Bustos and Ms. Magdaleno. Ms. Brazer Aceves announced closed session items including Conference with Labor Negotiators, Personnel Matters, Anticipated Litigation, and Conference with Real Property Negotiators. There was no one wishing to address the Board related to closed session items. 2. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION The Regular Board meeting recessed to closed session at 5:05 p.m. Ms. Lebsack joined the meeting at 5:09 p.m. 3. RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING The Regular Board meeting reconvened at 6:02 p.m. Cabinet members in attendance were Dr. Perez, Ms. Flores, Mr. Hacker, Ms. Barquin, and Mr. Bustamante. Ms. Brazer Aceves noted for the record that Dr. Alvarez was absent. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Superintendent Dr. Perez led the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Ms. Brazer Aceves read the following statement: "I want to recognize that our District and school campuses are located in the Village [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Tue Apr 14, 2026

Special Board Meeting - Annual Planning Retreat

La junta escolar de Santa Ana discutirá el progreso y establecerá metas para el año 2026-27

La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Santa Ana llevará a cabo una reunión especial como retiro de planificación anual. En sesión abierta, la junta recibirá una presentación y discusión sobre el progreso del distrito y el desarrollo de metas para el año escolar 2026-27, incluyendo un borrador del Plan Estratégico para 2026-2029. La junta también entrará en sesión cerrada para discutir la disciplina/despido/reasignación de empleados, litigios anticipados (un caso) y negociaciones de bienes raíces que cubren 54 números de parcela del tasador en todo el distrito. No hay puntos de acción formal programados en la agenda de la sesión abierta.

Actualización del progreso y desarrollo de metas y planes para el año escolar 2026-27, con un borrador del Plan Estratégico 2026-2029
Sesión cerrada: Disciplina/despido/liberación/reasignación/nombramientos de empleados públicos
Sesión cerrada: Conferencia con asesores legales sobre litigios anticipados (un caso)
Sesión cerrada: Negociaciones de bienes raíces para la disposición o adquisición en 54 números de parcela del tasador en todo el distrito

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Tue Mar 24, 2026

Regular Board Meeting

La Junta de SAUSD aprueba $26,500 para un acuerdo de educación especial

La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Santa Ana se reúne para abordar asuntos de personal, negociaciones de bienes inmuebles y reclamaciones legales. La junta está decidiendo sobre reembolsos para estudiantes con discapacidades y la aceptación de donaciones.

Aprobación de $26,500 para servicios educativos y honorarios de abogados (Augustine Egelsee, LLP) para un estudiante con discapacidades
Aceptación de $7,780.00 en regalos, subvenciones y legados
Discusión en sesión cerrada sobre el Director Ejecutivo de Instalaciones y Operaciones
Conferencia en sesión cerrada sobre la disposición o adquisición de bienes inmuebles en todo el Distrito para 59 números de parcela
Conferencia en sesión cerrada con negociadores laborales para las unidades de negociación de SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA y CWA

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Tue Mar 10, 2026

Regular Board Meeting

La Junta votará sobre $101,830 en excursiones escolares y aceptará $9,930 en donaciones

La Junta de Santa Ana Unified se reunirá primero en sesión cerrada para discutir negociaciones laborales, disciplina de empleados, litigios anticipados y negociaciones de bienes raíces. En sesión abierta, la junta considerará un calendario de consentimiento que incluye la aprobación de actas, la aceptación de $9,930.35 en donaciones y la autorización de excursiones escolares extendidas con un costo de $101,830 para 100 estudiantes de cinco escuelas.

Sesión cerrada: negociaciones laborales con SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, CWA y empleados no representados
Sesión cerrada: disposición o adquisición de bienes raíces que involucra más de 55 números de parcela del asesor en todo el distrito
Aceptación de donaciones por un total de $9,930.35 para centros escolares y el distrito
Aprobación de excursiones escolares extendidas para 100 estudiantes de las escuelas Century, Saddleback, Santa Ana, Speech and Debate y Valley por un costo total de $101,830
Sesión cerrada: conferencia con asesores legales sobre un caso de litigio anticipado

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✓ Decidido: Board approves second interim report and student board member stipend

The Board approved the certification of the Second Interim Report and a revised bylaw for Student Board members including a $250 stipend. Additional actions included appointing a new Purchasing Manager and approving several consent calendar items.

Issued notice of non-reelection to one probationary employee (5-0)
Appointed Yvette Sanchez-Miranda as Purchasing Manager (5-0)
Approved extended field trip policies (3-1)
Approved listing of agreements and contracts for 2025-2026 (4-0)
Adopted revised Board Bylaw 9150 regarding Student Board members with a $250 stipend (4-1)
Extended meeting duration to 11:00 p.m. (4-1)
Certified the Second Interim Report (5-0)
Approved MOU with Santa Ana Educators’ Association for coach positions (5-0)

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Santa Ana Unified School District 1601 East Chestnut Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting Board of Education Tuesday, March 10, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER Ms. Brazer Aceves called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. Other members in attendance were Mr. Bustos, Dr. Alvarez, Ms. Lebsack, and Ms. Magdaleno. Mr. Brazer Aceves announced closed session items including Conference with Labor Negotiators, Personnel Matters, Anticipated Litigation, and Conference with Real Property Negotiators. There was no one wishing to address the Board related to closed session items. 2. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION The Regular Board meeting recessed to closed session at 5:05 p.m. 3. RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING The Regular Board meeting reconvened at 6:32 p.m. Cabinet members in attendance were Dr. Perez, Ms. Flores, Mr. Hacker, Ms. Barquin, and Mr. Bustamante. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Superintendent Dr. Perez led the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Ms. Brazer Aceves read the following statement: "I want to recognize that our District and school campuses are located in the Village of Pasbenga. I want to acknowledge that this land we refer to as Orange County, is the unceded and traditional [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Tue Feb 24, 2026

Regular Board Meeting

La Junta discutirá negociaciones laborales, litigios y bienes raíces en sesión cerrada

La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Santa Ana llevará a cabo una sesión cerrada para discutir negociaciones laborales con múltiples unidades de negociación, litigios existentes y anticipados, y la disposición o adquisición de bienes raíces en numerosas parcelas. Después de la sesión cerrada, la junta se reunirá en sesión abierta para aprobar un calendario de consentimiento que incluye la aceptación de $35,819.39 en donaciones y un pago de $10,750 por servicios de educación especial.

Sesión cerrada: negociaciones laborales con las unidades de negociación SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, CWA y empleados no representados
Sesión cerrada: casos de litigio números 30-2025-01464104, 30-2024-01418579, ADJ15898445
Sesión cerrada: negociaciones de bienes raíces sobre más de 50 números de parcela del tasador
Calendario de consentimiento: aceptación de $35,819.39 en donaciones para 2025-2026
Calendario de consentimiento: aprobación de un pago de $10,750 por servicios de educación especial según el acuerdo

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✓ Decidido: Board approved personnel actions, settlements, and consent calendar items

The Board approved personnel actions including the release of two administrative employees and the appointment of Javier Diaz and Alma Braga. The Board also approved two settlement agreements totaling $1.05 million and approved the remainder of the consent calendar.

Released employee #28185 to lower position (4-0)
Released employee #17031 to certificated assignment (4-0)
Released one probationary employee (5-0)
Appointed Javier Diaz as Coordinator of Student Achievement Programs (5-0)
Appointed Alma Braga as Assistant Principal at MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate School (5-0)
Approved $300,000 settlement for case 30-2024-01418579-CU-PO-CJC (5-0)
Approved $750,000 workers compensation settlement for case ADJ15898445 (5-0)
Approved remainder of consent calendar (5-0)

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Santa Ana Unified School District 1601 East Chestnut Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting Santa Ana Board of Education Tuesday, February 24, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER Ms. Brazer Aceves called the meeting to order at 4:32 p.m. and announced the absence of Student Board Member Yaiza Gomez. Other Board Members in attendance were Mr. Bustos, Ms. Lebsack, and Ms. Magdaleno. Mr. Brazer Aceves announced closed session items including Conference with Labor Negotiators, Personnel Matters, Anticipated Litigation, and Conference with Real Property Negotiators. There was no one wishing to address the Board related to closed session items. 2. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION The Regular Board meeting recessed to closed session at 4:33 p.m. Dr. Alvarez joined the meeting at 4:46 p.m. 3. RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING The Regular Board meeting reconvened at 6:20 p.m. Cabinet members in attendance were Dr. Perez, Ms. Flores, Mr. Hacker, Ms. Barquin, and Mr. Bustamante. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Superintendent Dr. Perez led the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Ms. Brazer Aceves read the following statement: "I want to recognize that our District and school campuses are located in the [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Tue Feb 10, 2026

Special Board Meeting - Governance Workshop

La Junta llevará a cabo un taller de gobernanza sobre funciones y comunicación

La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Santa Ana convocará a una reunión especial únicamente para un Taller de Gobernanza. El taller revisará las funciones de la junta y del superintendente, desarrollará protocolos de comunicación e identificará las fortalezas y áreas de crecimiento del equipo. No hay impacto fiscal. La próxima reunión regular está programada para el 24 de febrero de 2026.

Taller de Gobernanza para la Junta de Educación (solo discusión/presentación)
Sin impacto fiscal asociado con el taller
Próxima reunión regular de la junta programada para el 24 de febrero de 2026, a las 6:00 p.m.
Se permiten comentarios públicos sobre los puntos de la agenda durante esta reunión especial

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✓ Decidido: Board reaches consensus on governance commitments and handbook creation

The Board participated in a governance workshop focused on collaboration, communication, and roles. Members reached consensus on operational commitments and directed facilitators to draft a governance handbook for future review.

Reached consensus on operational commitments for governance practices
Directed facilitators to draft a governance handbook for future Board review

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Santa Ana Unified School District 1601 East Chestnut Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 MINUTES Special Board Meeting - Governance Workshop Santa Ana Board of Education Tuesday, February 10, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER Board President Brazer Aceves called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m. Ms. Brazer Aceves announced that Ms. Lebsack was participating in the meeting via Zoom from a remote location pursuant to a “Just Cause” provision under Government Code 54953 and Board Bylaw 9320, in order to provide caregiving for a family member. Ms. Lebsack confirmed that no other individuals over the age of 18 were present in the room at her remote location. Other Board Members in attendance in the Board Room were Mr. Bustos, Dr. Alvarez, and Ms. Magdaleno. Executive Cabinet Member in attendance was Superintendent Dr. Perez. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Dr. Perez led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Ms. Brazer Aceves read the following statement: "I want to recognize that our District and school campuses are located in the Village of Pasbenga. I want to acknowledge that this land we refer to as Orange County, is the unceded and traditional lands of the Gabrielino Tongva Nation, and the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians Acjachemen Nation. These lands were taken through a process of [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Tue Jan 27, 2026

Regular Board Meeting

La Junta decidirá sobre $221,480 en excursiones extendidas y $20,855 en donaciones

La junta votará sobre la aprobación de $221,480 en excursiones extendidas para 399 estudiantes de siete escuelas y aceptará $20,855 en donaciones. La sesión cerrada discutirá negociaciones laborales, disciplina de empleados, litigios anticipados y transacciones de bienes inmuebles en todo el distrito. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior.

Aprobación de $221,480 en excursiones extendidas para 399 estudiantes de las escuelas Century, Greenville, Guzman, King, Saddleback, Santa Ana y Valley
Aceptación de $20,855 en donaciones según la Política de la Junta 3290
Sesión cerrada: conferencia con el negociador laboral para las unidades de negociación SAEA, CSEA, SASPOA, CWA y empleados no representados
Sesión cerrada: disciplina/despido/liberación de empleados públicos para el Assistant Principal IV y el Coordinator of Special Education
Sesión cerrada: conferencia con el negociador de bienes inmuebles para la disposición/adquisición de propiedades en todo el distrito (múltiples APNs)

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✓ Decidido: Board approves personnel appointments and various district agreements

The Board approved several administrative appointments, including an Assistant Principal and a Coordinator of Special Education. Members also voted on multiple consent calendar items regarding field trips, contracts, and purchase orders.

Appointed Timothy Somers as Assistant Principal at Santa_Ana High School (5-0)
Appointed Kimberly O'Toole as Coordinator of Special Education (5-0)
Approved extended field trips (4-1)
Approved agreement with The Regents of the University of California, Irvine (4-1)
Approved remainder of 2025-2026 school year agreements and contracts (5-0)
Approved 2025-2026 no-cost community partnership agreements (5-0)
Ratified purchase order summary for Nov. 19 – Dec. 9, 2025 (5-0)

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Santa Ana Unified School District 1601 East Chestnut Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 MINUTES Regular Board Meeting Santa Ana Board of Education Tuesday, January 27, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER Ms. Brazer Aceves called the meeting to order at 5:13 p.m. Other Board members present were Mr. Bustos, Dr. Alvarez, Ms. Lebsack, and Ms. Magdaleno. Mr. Brazer Aceves announced closed session items including Conference with Labor Negotiators, Personnel Matters, Anticipated Litigation, and Conference with Real Property Negotiators. There was no one wishing to address the Board related to closed session items. 2. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION The Regular Board meeting recessed to closed session at 5:14 p.m. 3. RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING The Regular Board meeting reconvened at 6:21 p.m. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Student Board Member and senior at Saddleback High School, Eduardo Abascal, led the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Ms. Brazer Aceves read the following statement: "I want to recognize that our District and school campuses are located in the Village of Pasbenga. I want to acknowledge that this land we refer to as Orange County, is the unceded and traditional lands of the Gabrielino Tongva Nation, and the Juane& [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Tue Jan 13, 2026

Special Board Meeting - Study/Discussion Session

La Junta revisará los datos de desempeño del California School Dashboard 2025

La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Santa Ana llevará a cabo una sesión de estudio para recibir una presentación sobre el California School Dashboard 2025. La presentación explica los indicadores de desempeño estatales, incluyendo ELA, matemáticas, tasa de graduación, progreso de los estudiantes de inglés y preparación para la universidad/carrera, y presenta los resultados actuales de SAUSD. No se tomará ninguna acción; la junta discutirá los datos como parte de la planificación estratégica.

Presentación sobre el California School Dashboard 2025 – resultados de desempeño de SAUSD en los dominios académicos y de compromiso
Descripción general de las métricas de rendición de cuentas estatales: ELA, Matemáticas, Tasa de Graduación, Progreso del Estudiante de Inglés (ELPI), Indicador de Universidad/Carrera (CCI)
Sin impacto fiscal ni punto de acción; únicamente una sesión de discusión e información

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✓ Decidido: Board reviewed 2025 California School Dashboard data

The Board held a study session to review the 2025 California School Dashboard, focusing on five key performance indicators: English Language Arts, Mathematics, English Learner Progress, Graduation Rate, and College and Career Indicator. No formal decisions were made.

Meeting called to order at 5:14 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance led by Superintendent Dr. Perez
Land acknowledgement read by Ms. Brazer Aceves
No public presentations were made
Superintendent Dr. Perez presented Dashboard overview
Discussion focused on ELA, Math, ELPI, Graduation Rate, and CCI
Moment of silence held for Jesus Alejandro Valdez
Meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.

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Santa Ana Unified School District 1601 East Chestnut Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92701 Minutes Special Board Meeting - Study/Discussion Session Santa Ana Board of Education Tuesday, January 13, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER Ms. Brazer Aceves called the meeting to order at 5:14 p.m. Other members present were Mr. Bustos, Dr. Alvarez, Ms. Lebsack, and Ms. Magdaleno. Cabinet member present was Superintendent Dr. Perez. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Superintendent Dr. Perez led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Ms. Brazer Aceves read the following statement: " I want to recognize that our District and school campuses are located in the Village of Pasbenga. I want to acknowledge that this land we refer to as Orange County, is the unceded and traditional lands of the Gabrielino Tongva Nation, and the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians Acjachemen Nation. These lands were taken through a process of colonization, physical, and cultural genocide. I want to pay my respect to elders, both past and present, as well as the Tongva and Acjachemen Youth who have attended, are currently attending our schools, or in the neighboring districts." 4. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS There were no public presentations. 5. PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION &n [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]