Abraham Contreras

The Regular Governing Board Meeting agenda included a Closed Session for the Superintendent's Public Employee Performance Mid-Year Evaluation. The Open Session featured spotlight presentations from the Coronado Historical Association, CHS Stop the Sewage Club, and CHS Women's Tennis Undefeated Season, followed by the State of the District report from the Superintendent. The consolidated consent calendar covered accepting a donation, approving personnel registers and purchase orders/warrants, ratifying contracts, accepting a Uniform Complaint Quarterly Report, approving out-of-state/overnight travel, approving 2024-25 School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs), and presenting initial negotiation proposals to the Association of Coronado Teachers (ACT). A Public Hearing was scheduled regarding the ACT's initial negotiation proposals. Action items included accepting the Annual Audit for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025, approving fund distribution from the PARS Irrevocable Trust Program, revisions to Board Policies/Bylaws/Regulations, and acknowledging receipt of the ACT's initial proposal. Reports included updates from the ACT President, the Student Board Member, Coronado Middle School, and the Learning Department.

The meeting agenda included a Closed Session followed by Open Session. Key items for discussion and action involved the Pledge to the American Flag, ratification of public comment protocols, and reports. The consent calendar included approval of the Personnel Register, ratification of contracts for services, ratification of purchase orders and warrants, and presentation of initial negotiation proposals for the California School Employees Association. Action items addressed authorizing a Positive District Certification of the Second Interim Budget, approving revisions to Board Policies and Administrative Regulations, and authorizing an agreement with the Small School Districts’ Association for membership and policy services. Reports included updates from the ACT, Student Board Member, Deputy Superintendent, and Superintendent concerning topics like the Portrait of a Graduate and cell phone policy. The first reading covered the adoption of a Next Gen Personal Finance Curriculum. Organizational business involved proposing agenda items for future meetings.

This Board Report from Coronado High School outlines current student achievement data and future strategic priorities. Key areas of focus include increasing college and career readiness, enhancing UC/CSU A-G requirements completion, and expanding career technical education pathways. The report also details efforts to improve early college credit opportunities, foster student well-being, and strengthen academic outcomes for all student populations, with a continuous focus on faculty professional development and community connections.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge to the American Flag, CUSD Honors for Dr. Helen Anderson-Cruz, and spotlight presentations. A significant portion of the meeting involved the election and seating of new Board Officers: Renee Cavanaugh as President, Fitzhugh Lee as Vice-President, and Malachy Sandie as Clerk, all with terms terminating in December 2026. The Board established the schedule for 2026 regular monthly meetings. Action items included approving a lease agreement for surplus property at 199 Sixth Street with the Department of the Navy, authorizing a Positive Certification of the First Interim Budget Report for the period ending October 31, 2025, approving revised salary schedules for management employees, and adopting instructional materials for AP Environmental Science. Reports covered student, learning department, and superintendent updates. The meeting concluded after public comments and organizational business planning for future meetings.

The agenda for this special board meeting included opening procedures such as the Pledge to the American Flag and approval of the agenda. Workshop/Discussion items involved a review of the Board Policy and Administrative Regulation Process, as well as a review of the Interdistrict Board Policy. The session also included a Closed Session to discuss pending negotiations with the ACT and CSEA employee organizations with the Director of Human Resources.