Kevin Ahlers

The meeting featured a closed session where the Board appointed a new director of human resources. Discussions included the student board report regarding AVID program success and state testing, and a superintendent's report honoring a recently deceased principal, updates on state testing, and an announcement of a district-wide listening tour concerning the Armory site. Additionally, the Board recognized staff members with the collaborative spirit award, and addressed public concerns regarding involuntary staff transfers, reductions in force, and teacher salary negotiations.

The committee discussed the co-presidency vacancy, referencing bylaws governing membership termination upon child disenrollment from the district. School site reports provided updates on Integrated and Designated English Language Development programs, CAASPP data, reclassification processes, and chronic absenteeism initiatives. New business included presentations on annual notifications, the English Learner Indicator Performance and ELPAC, where schools highlighted multi-tiered systems of support, cohort models, and progress monitoring. Public comments addressed union negotiations regarding junior high instructional periods and concerns from community members about committee communication and procedures.

The meeting includes site reports from various schools and several new business items. Key topics include a spotlight on parent engagement initiatives at Dos Pueblos High School and San Marcos High School, the review and input on a needs assessment, addressing a vacancy for the co-president position, and a request to open an article within the committee bylaws.

The committee held discussions regarding school site reports covering reclassification processes, language achievement, and upcoming exams. Presentations on parent engagement were provided for Dos Pueblos High School and San Marcos High School. Members participated in a review of the Needs Assessment survey to provide input for potential revisions and conducted an election to fill a vacancy for the position of Co-President. Furthermore, the committee deliberated on a request to revise the bylaws, which was ultimately rejected, and concluded with a public comment session addressing concerns about meeting minute accuracy and support for diverse learners.

This Second Interim Report for the Santa Barbara Unified School District forecasts revenue and expenditures for the 2025-26 fiscal year and provides multi-year projections. It details updates to the operating budget, addresses changes in enrollment, outlines fund balances including reserves, and discusses financial obligations for the current and two subsequent fiscal years. The report serves to ensure Board oversight and facilitate budget adjustments.