Damon Blackman

The board ratified the termination of an employee and approved graduation waivers. The board also discussed and approved several sets of meeting minutes, the agenda, and consent calendar items. The superintendent recognized Dr. Good for his contributions to the district. Monica Lee was recognized as the district teacher of the year and Jose Gonzalez was recognized as classified employee of the year. A presentation was given on the progress made towards robotics and mechatronics at Escandido.

This plan guides the Escondido Union High School District's approach to supporting English language learners, ensuring consistent services, high-quality instruction, and comprehensive academic, linguistic, and socio-emotional support. It focuses on governance and administration, standards and accountability, qualified personnel and professional development, equitable access to learning opportunities, and robust family engagement. The overarching goal is to help students achieve English fluency, prepare for college and careers, and celebrate their cultural and linguistic diversity.

The report discusses the collection, expenditure, and future use of reportable fees, including statutory school facility fees and alternative school facility fees. These fees are used to fund additional school facilities required to serve students from new development within the District. The district is also utilizing reportable fees along with other facilities revenue sources to make lease payments on the Districts outstanding Certificates of Participation.

This plan serves as a comprehensive guide for the Escondido Union High School District's English Learner (EL) program. It details the processes for initial identification, assessment, and placement of EL students, ensuring consistent services and high-quality instruction. Key focus areas include standards, assessment, and accountability, staffing and professional development, equitable educational access for learning, and robust family engagement through committees like ELAC and DELAC. The overarching goal is to provide academic, language, and social-emotional support to help EL students achieve English fluency and prepare for college, career, and life after high school, while valuing their diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

The meeting began with a closed session that addressed seven agenda items, which included the approval of physical education waivers (cases 515 through 542 for the 2025-2026 school year), approval of graduation waivers (cases 48 through 53 for the 2025-2026 school year), and the approval of a settlement agreement for a special education case (case number 2025-09-0197 for the 2025-2026 school year). Following the closed session, the regular board meeting included the presentation of the mission and vision statements by student board members, the pledge of allegiance, and the inspirational student recognition ceremony for Matthew McCafferty from the Escandido Adult School, detailing his perseverance and recent attainment of US citizenship. Student and staff recognitions were presented, highlighting achievements in DECA competitions, wrestling tournaments, academic scholarships (Jack Kent Cook), culinary arts, photography contests, and FFA livestock judging. Furthermore, the principal of Sasqual High School and the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services received administrative awards. The board also approved the consent calendar, which covered educational services, human resources, and business services items.