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Aug 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Santa Rosa City Schools Regular Board Meeting Minutes
The board meeting included a closed session regarding employee discipline, potential litigation, student readmissions, and performance evaluations. The study session focused on graduation requirements. In open session, reports were received from employee associations, the Superintendent, and the Board President. Consent items were approved, including personnel transactions, contracts, donor gifts, and the declaration of obsolete equipment. Action items covered the 2026-27 budget update, career technical education grants, and annual reports on Proposition 28 funding for several charter schools. Human resources actions included the approval of internship permits and salary and contract amendments. Additionally, the board authorized the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds for both the elementary and high school districts.
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The Board meeting included discussions on student expulsions, public employee discipline, labor negotiations with various unions (SRTA, CSCA, San Rosa 75, and Teamsters 665), and employee performance evaluations. The Board approved a request for extension for a case and a stipulated expulsion. The meeting featured reports from labor unions regarding reduction in force notices and fiscal concerns. The Superintendent reported on LCAP input sessions and the district's long-term fiscal planning and budget stabilization efforts. Additionally, there were reports from the Board President and other trustees regarding site visits, community engagement events, and educational pathways.
Apr 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board Finance Subcommittee Meeting
The committee discussed the proposed formation of the Santa Rosa City Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), including the development of inter-agency agreements for services such as itinerant support for visually impaired and deaf/hard-of-hearing students, and the management of students in out-of-home care. The subcommittee reviewed the capacity and infrastructure needed for fiscal oversight, data reporting, and the creation of an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program to proactively manage special education conflicts. The session also addressed the timeline for implementation and the importance of local control in tailoring special education models to meet district-specific needs.
Mar 5, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Santa Rosa City Schools Board Of Trustees Special Board Meeting
The meeting focused on the district's Facilities Master Plan, including an overview of the planning process, community engagement, and project prioritization. Discussion topics included public comments concerning district office costs and school closures, a review of site-specific facilities needs, and questions regarding the financial requirements and funding sources for the master plan update.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
