Santa Barbara Unified School District

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.

The meeting commenced with procedural items, including the pledge of allegiance and announcements regarding Spanish interpretation and hearing aid availability. Key discussions involved recognizing 'Back to School Night' events and upcoming meetings with the Goleta district and the Education Foundation. A significant portion of the meeting focused on presentations and approvals related to various items, including recognizing October as Dyslexia Awareness Month, which involved a presentation detailing the impact of dyslexia and necessary support measures. The Council also approved provider contracts for supplemental education services. Furthermore, there was a discussion and subsequent unanimous approval to name the theater building at San Marcos High School the 'Marky Theater Center' following a significant family donation. Other agenda items included the approval of a Credential Exemption for an adapted physical education teacher and the discussion/approval of a pilot program for a Kintron Systems surveillance system at Santa Barbara High School. Finally, the Council began a second reading and discussion regarding establishing a policy for employee drug testing, specifically concerning drivers of district vehicles and administrators using district carts.