Damaris Flores Donate

The board meeting included the recognition of exemplary students and the Santa Fe High School cheer team. Community members provided input on mascot changes and booster club operations. Reports from employee representatives addressed contract negotiations, teacher advocacy, and long-term financial planning. Board members shared updates on various school site activities and community involvement. The Superintendent provided an update on district events, facility security coordination, and upcoming conferences. Key approvals included agreements for contracted services, travel requests, field trips, facility projects, textbook adoptions, and the 2025-2026 Second Interim Financials.

The Board conducted a governance retreat focused on the review and update of the Board Governance Handbook. Key discussion topics included the review of board goals regarding unity of purpose, the development of norms for sustaining a positive culture, and the establishment of protocols for effective governance.

The board conducted a study session featuring presentations on school annual reports. Representatives presented on Santa Fe High School, highlighting strengths in co-curricular connectedness and CAASP Math performance, while noting a need for growth in the English Learner (EL) progress indicator. Additionally, a presentation regarding Pioneer High School emphasized strengths in college and career readiness and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on improving English learner progress. Presenters discussed initiatives to address these growth areas.

The Board reviewed and took action on several items, including a closed session settlement agreement, the recognition of championship sports teams, and various reports from employee representatives regarding student support and staffing challenges. Discussions included the superintendent's updates on district events, the status of solar shade structures, and the Third Quarter Uniform Complaint report. The Board approved numerous consent items involving contractual agreements, facility bids, budget revisions, and the adoption of new textbooks. Additionally, the meeting covered proposed Adult School course curriculum, revisions to Board policies, authorization of general obligation bonds, and the formation of subcommittees to address district goals.

The Board meeting included community comments regarding robotics and alumni events, and the approval of the consent calendar, which covered travel on school business, various service contracts, and new courses of study for the 2026-2027 school year. The Board also reviewed revisions to the facility naming policy and approved updates to several board policies. Additionally, resolutions were passed to rescind the intent to withdraw from the regional occupational program, to enter into an energy conservation services contract, and to approve the 2026-2027 district local control and accountability plan and budget. The meeting concluded with the approval of a personnel report.