Steve E Cartwright

The Board of Trustees meeting agenda included both Closed and Open Sessions. Closed Session topics involved discussion of the Comprehensive School Safety Plan Part II and a Conference with Labor Negotiator concerning the Soquel Education Association (SEA). During the Open Session, the Board held a public hearing on the 2025-26 Comprehensive School Safety Plan, Part I. Key action items included accepting the Annual Fiscal Audit for 2024-25, approval of Board Policy 1445 (Response to Immigration Enforcement) and deletion of Policy 5145.13, approval of a resolution reaffirming district values as a welcoming district, approval of a resolution to decrease certificated employees due to service reduction, and approval of a contract with Cen-Con, Inc. for door and window system replacement at Main Street Elementary School. The Mid-Year Update to the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) was tabled to the next meeting. Standing reports covered updates from the Superintendent, Business Services, CSEA, and SEA, including reports on recent community voice gatherings and contract negotiations.

The meeting included closed session discussions regarding two appeals of interdistrict transfer denials and a conference with the labor negotiator. The open session began with the Pledge of Allegiance and agenda adoption. The consent agenda covered the approval of personnel actions, receipt of the quarterly investment report for the quarter ending December 31, 2025, ratification of bill payments, approval of a master contract for speech therapy services, and approval of two board policies related to health education. Public communications were accepted both before and during the meeting. Standing reports were given by the Superintendent, labor associations, and trustees. Presentation items included an update on school programs by the Main Street Elementary School Principal, discussion on the Governor's Budget updates for 2026-27, TK/K schedules, the District's Fiscal Prioritization Team, and discussion regarding Board Policy 1445 concerning the response to immigration enforcement. The main action item was the consideration and recommended approval of the Mid-Year Update to the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).

The agenda included discussions and actions across several areas. The meeting began with a Closed Session to address an appeal of an interdistrict transfer denial and a conference with the labor negotiator regarding the Soquel Education Association. The Open Session agenda featured standard procedures, including the Pledge of Allegiance and adoption of the agenda, which included a Consent Agenda covering personnel actions, receipt of Williams Uniform Complaints reports, ratification of bill payments, approval of surplus equipment, and approval of the 2024-25 School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs). Standing reports were scheduled from the Superintendent and various associations. Discussion items included a presentation on school programs at Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School, and discussions regarding updates on the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and Board Policies concerning Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Instruction and Comprehensive Health Education. Action items focused on approving an Agreement for Services of Construction Inspector for sitework projects at several schools, adding 19six Architects to the District's Architect Pool, approving a Bid Contract for E-Rate Category 1 Internet Access Services, and approving new job descriptions for Assistant Superintendent of Schools and Principal/Director.

The agenda includes a closed session for the evaluation of the superintendent, followed by an open session with various items. Key discussion points involve updates on Measure P bond projects, maintenance and facilities, the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), and several board policies related to instructional materials, food service, directory information, and education for English learners. The board will also consider approving the date and time for the SUESD Board's Annual Organization Meeting. Additionally, there were discussions regarding the process for district consolidation, the superintendent's evaluation process, the district's Workplace Violence Prevention Plan, and several board policies related to religious beliefs, athletic competition, and temporary athletic coaches.

The agenda includes items such as approval of minutes from the October 15, 2025 Regular Board Meeting, personnel actions, ratification of payment of bills and warrants, approval of the district surplus or obsolete equipment, receiving the quarterly investment report, approval of Board Policy 1312.3: Uniform Complaint Procedures, and approval of Board Policy 6142.91: Reading/Language Arts Instruction. The board will also discuss the process for district consolidation, updates on the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), the superintendent's evaluation process, SUESD's Workplace Violence Prevention Plan, Board Policy 6141.2: Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs, Board Policy 6145.2: Athletic Competition, Board Policies 4127/4227/4327: Temporary Athletic Coaches, Board Policy 5145.3: Nondiscrimination/Harassment, and Board Policy 5145.7: Sexual Harassment.