Kristine Guillen

The board meeting included reports from trustees regarding recent school visits and participation in various educational committees. Consent agenda items were processed, including a quarterly report on Williams Uniform Complaints, which noted no complaints were filed during the reporting period. The board officially authorized several school-connected organizations, including various booster and foundation groups, to operate within the district. Additionally, the board approved international travel plans for the Saratoga High School band, orchestra, and choir to perform in Central Europe.

The Facilities Master Plan serves as a forward-looking, community-driven roadmap for the Los Gatos - Saratoga Union High School District, guiding facility improvements over the next ten years. Its core objectives are to ensure learning environments support high-quality education, student well-being, athletics, and evolving instructional needs. The plan also aims to enable thoughtful, transparent decisions regarding the use, maintenance, modernization, and improvement of school facilities, all in alignment with the district's educational mission.

This School Site Expenditure Plan Summary details the allocation of Proposition 28 funds for Saratoga High School during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The plan outlines proposed expenditures primarily for certificated staffing in various arts disciplines, including dance, instrumental music, digital animation, and visual arts, as well as for equipment, supplies, materials, training, and contracts. Community engagement played a significant role in the development of the plan, with input influencing the allocation of resources to support arts education programs.

The board meeting focused on certificated personnel actions. The document outlines new appointments for teaching and specialist roles, transfers, and a series of leaves of absence that involve changes to FTE status for various staff members. Additionally, the agenda covers the approval of short-term contracts for summer school teaching staff and acknowledges several staff resignations.

The committee discussed the history of the district's bond program management, including the transition from internal staff to contracting with Greystone West for project management services. Key updates were provided regarding the Measure E program and budget, specifically focusing on program management costs and the necessity of hiring an outside firm to expedite project completion. The committee also touched upon future budget reporting and the status of bond-funded projects, such as the SHS softball project and HVAC upgrades.