Board of Education Regular Meeting - Mar 24 2026

Board of Education Regular Meeting - Mar 24 2026 Agenda at 5:00 PM Morse High School Performing Arts Center (PAC), 6905 Skyline Drive, San Diego, CA 92114 The link for the livestream will be available HEREprior to the start of the meeting.

A. Opening Ceremony

1. Call to Order, Roll Call, Establish Quorum

2. Welcome Morse High School principal Cynthia Larkin will provide welcoming remarks.

3. Flag Ceremony and Pledge of Allegiance The Morse High School Coast Guard Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) will present the colors.

B. Adoption of Agenda

C. Recognitions, Proclamations, and Student Advisory Board Report

1. Student Advisory Board Report

D. Report of Closed Session Actions, Administrative Assignments and Superintendent's Information Report

1. Report on Closed Session

2. Administrative Assignments

3. Superintendent's Information Report

E. Student Instructional Matters

1. Student Outcomes Focused Governance (SOFG): Progress Monitoring Report: Literacy and Math Interim Goals RECOMMENDATION: Receive the SOFG Progress Monitoring Report-Literacy and Math Interim Goals, including districtwide efforts to establish a baseline for early literacy in grades K–2, progress toward increasing the percentage of students meeting annual growth targets in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics as measured by i-Ready, and pilot of the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) in selected Transitional Kindergarten classes. The report includes progress toward the following interim targets: By May 2026, establish a baseline for the K–2 mCLASS DIBELS 8/Lectura reading difficulty screener.  Increase the percentage of students in grades 3–8 who meet at least 80% of their annual i-Ready “typical” growth target in ELA from 63.7% to 73.7% by April 2030 (2025–26 target: 65.7%).  Increase the percentage of Spotlight students in grades 3–8 who meet at least 80% of their annual iReady “stretch” growth target in ELA from 31.9% to 40% by April 2030. (25-26 target: 33.9%).  Increase the percentage of students in grades K–8 who meet at least 80% of their annual i-Ready “typical” growth target in Mathematics from 54.8% to 64.8% by April 2030 (2025–26 target: 56.8%).  Increase the percentage of Spotlight students in grades 3–8 who meet at least 80% of their annual iReady “stretch” growth target in Mathematics from 26.8% to 35% by April 2030 (2025-26 target: 28.8%). Administer the DRDP twice in transitional kindergarten classes at 24 pilot schools during the 2025–26 school year to measure growth across the foundational language development and math domains to establish a baseline by May 2026. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A BUDGET STRING AND SOURCE: N/A CONSULTATION WITH BOARD ADVISORY COMMITTEE: N/A BACKGROUND: San Diego Unified School District and the Board of Education are committed to transparency, accountability, and keeping students at the center of all that we do. The district strives to create conditions where students feel they belong and can thrive academically and socially. The board-adopted Student Outcomes Focused Goals include Student Wellness, Effective Communication and Literacy, Problem Solving and Mathematics, and College and Career Preparedness. Additional SOFG information, including the 2025-26 Progress Monitoring schedule, is available on the district website at https://www.sandiegounified.org/about/board_of_education/SOFG . Prior Report: On July 8, 2025, the Board received the end-of-year progress monitoring report for Literacy (Goal 2) and Mathematics (Goal 3). That report showed projected CAASPP growth exceeding interim targets in both ELA (+12.6 DFS vs. +10.2 target) and Math (–18.8 DFS vs. –20.6 target)—the first time since 2017 the district met the three-point growth threshold in both subjects in the same year. Spotlight student growth on iReady ranged from 25–31% meeting growth targets, reflecting a baseline year with inconsistent identification criteria across sites. Changes Since July 2025: The district discontinued FAST screener assessments and consolidated to iReady as the primary K–8 diagnostic for both literacy and math. California’s new K–2 reading difficulty screening mandate is being met through mClass DIBELS 8/Lectura (baseline year). The spotlight student definition has been standardized districtwide: students farthest from grade-level standard based on prior spring results confirmed by fall benchmark. Growth targets were recalibrated to 80% of the iReady growth pathway to account for actual instructional days between diagnostics, with incremental 2-point annual targets through 2030. Tonight’s Presentation: Staff will present mid-year diagnostic results across seven interim goals: mClass DIBELS K–2 baseline participation (Goal 2.1); iReady Reading typical growth for all students and stretch growth for spotlight students, grades 3–8 (Goals 2.2–2.3); DRDP TK literacy and math baselines at 24 pilot schools (Goals 2.4, 3.3); and iReady Math typical and stretch growth, grades K–8 (Goals 3.1–3.2). The presentation will also address the district’s balanced assessment system connecting screening, diagnostic, and summative measures, and will highlight instructional strategies including the CEL partnership expansion, Communities of Practice, and Focus School initiatives. Key Context: The district reorganized from seven to five Area Superintendents with fully aligned TK–12 clusters. Twenty-six principals trained as Leadership Coaches through the CEL partnership now facilitate Communities of Practice across the district. Mid-year data will reflect the first diagnostic window under the consolidated assessment framework. Board discussion in July 2025 included questions about target calibration, spotlight student cohort tracking, SPSA strategy coding, and differentiated support for historically underperforming student groups—topics that remain relevant context for tonight’s report. DISTRICT POINT OF CONTACT: Senior Executive Director-School Networks, Erin Richison erichison@sandi.net Presentation of Progress Monitoring Report Goal 2 and Goal 3 on 3-24-26.pdf Mid-Year Progress Monitoring Report 3-24-26.pdf [Previous Literacy and Math Interim Goals Progress Monitoring Report for reference only: For Reference-Progress Monitoring Report_ July 8 2025.pdfDiscussion of this item is included in the following link at 00:23:45 – 01:46:00 - https://youtube.com/live/7PsS8MHMSBs]

F. Collective Bargaining, Personnel Matters, and Student Discipline

1. Ratification of Agreement Between San Diego Unified School District and Administrators Association San Diego City Schools Certificated Bargaining Unit Regarding Deloitte Courageous Principals Training Program RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between San Diego Unified School District and the Administrators Association San Diego City Schools Certificated Bargaining Unit regarding the use of Professional and Personal Improvement Leave for participation in the Deloitte Courageous Principals Training Program during the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years. FISCAL IMPACT: None. BUDGET SOURCE AND STRING: N/A CONSULTATION WITH BOARD ADVISORY COMMITTEE: N/A BACKGROUND: The District and the Administrators Association San Diego City Schools Certificated Bargaining Unit reached agreement regarding the use of Professional and Personal Improvement Leave for leaders who participate in the Deloitte Courageous Principals Training Program. Unit members who attend the program during the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years will receive two days of Professional and Personal Improvement Leave, subject to the terms outlined in the agreement. The Memorandum of Understanding is non precedent setting and will expire on June 30 2027. DISTRICT POINT OF CONTACT: Jessica Falk Michelli, Executive Director, Labor Relations and Assistant General Counsel, jfalkmichelli@sandi.net, 619.725.8060 2026_AASD MOU Deloitte Leadership Training Agreement_02.19.2026.pdf

G. Board Consent Agenda

1. Approval of Initiation of Process for Name Change of César Chavez Elementary School RECOMMENDATION: Approve the initiation of the process to change the name of Cesar Chavez Elementary School. FISCAL IMPACT: None BUDGET STRING AND SOURCE: N/A CONSULTATION WITH BOARD ADVISORY COMMITTEE: N/A BACKGROUND: Board Policy 7310 encourages community participation in the process of selecting the name of district schools. The Board approves the initiation of the process to change the name ofCésar Chavez Elementary School, which shall include at least two public hearings to be held by the school at which members of the public will be given an opportunity to provide input. Notification of the public hearings will be provided to the families and staff of the school, as well as the public. DISTRICT POINT OF CONTACT: President Barrera and Vice President Bazzo, 619) 725-5550, board@sandi.net

2. Approval of Appointment and Reappointment of Individuals to the Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (ICOC) RECOMMENDATION: Approve appointment and reappointment of the following individuals to the Proposition S, Proposition Z, Measure YY, and Measure U Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee, effective March 24, 2026. ICOC APPOINTMENTS:

NAME REPRESENTING TERM

Ryan Maxson National Electrical Contractors Association

1st term expires: March 24, 2028

Joshua Adams Parent or Guardian of a child enrolled in the district

1st term expires: March 24, 2028

ICOC REAPPOINTMENTS:

NAME REPRESENTING TERM

Miles Durfee SDUSD Charter Schools Facility Committee

3rd term expires: March 24, 2028

Linda LeGerrette Active in a Seniors Organization 2nd term expires: March 24, 2028

FISCAL IMPACT : None. BUDGET SOURCE AND STRING: N/A CONSULTATION WITH BOARD ADVISORY COMMITTEE: The proposed members will serve on the ICOC. BACKGROUND : On November 4, 2008, San Diego voters approved Proposition S, a school bond measure that provided $2.1 billion to improve and modernize San Diego Unified district facilities. As part of the Propositions, and as required by law, the board appointed the Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee (ICOC). On November 18, 2008, the board took action to establish an 11-member, Proposition S ICOC that monitored how the district spent Proposition S dollars. On November 6, 2012, San Diego voters approved Proposition Z, a school bond measure that provided $2.8 billion to improve and modernize San Diego Unified district facilities. On February 12, 2013, the board took action to amend the Proposition S ICOC bylaws to include oversight of Proposition Z. Under the amended bylaws the consolidated committee consists of 13 members with the restriction that no member may serve more than three terms. On February 10, 2015, the board amended the bylaws to reduce the number of committee members to 11. On November 6, 2018, San Diego voters approved Measure YY, a school bond measure that provided $3.5 billion to improve and modernize San Diego Unified district facilities. On January 8, 2019, the board took action to amend the Proposition S and Proposition Z ICOC bylaws to include oversight of Measure YY. On November 8, 2022, San Diego voters approved Measure U, a school bond measure that provided $3.2 billion to improve and modernize San Diego Unified district facilities. On November 15, 2022, the board took action to amend the Proposition S, Proposition Z, and Measure YY ICOC bylaws to include oversight of Measure U. The amended bylaws also replaced the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce with the Sand Diego County Taxpayers Association as a stakeholder organizations. Stakeholder organizations that may nominate representatives to the ICOC are: San Diego County Taxpayers Association representative who is active in a business organization representing the business community located within the district; Middle Class Taxpayers Association representative who is active in a bona fide taxpayers’ organization; San Diego Unified School District Cluster Governance Committee representative who is a parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the district; San Diego Unified Council of PTAs representative who is a parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the district and active in a parent/teacher organization; San Diego Unified School District Charter School Facility Committee representative; American Society of Civil Engineers San Diego Section representative; San Diego Building and Construction Trades Council representative; Construction industry organization representative. Current ICOC membership consists of the following: Mikey Knab, Middle Class Taxpayers Association; Dave Johnson, San Diego Building and Construction Trades Council; Michael Frattali, San Diego County Taxpayers Association; Linda LeGerrette, Active in a Senior Citizens’ Organization; Miles Durfee, San Diego Unified Charter Schools Facility Committee; Betsy Mueller, At Large Community Member; and Laura Nunn, At Large Community member. DISTRICT POINT OF CONTACT: Lee Dulgeroff, Senior Executive Director, Facilities Planning and Construction, 858.637.3516, ldulgeroff@sandi.net

Ryan R. Maxson Bio 3-9-2025.pdf Josh Adams Bio 3-11-2025.pdf Miles Durfee Bio.pdf Linda LeGerrette Bio 2026.pdf

H. District Operational Matters

1. Approval of Final Offers for Allocations of Facilities to Charter Schools as Facilities License Agreements under Proposition 39 (Education Code Section 47614) for the 2026-27 School Year RECOMMENDATION: Determine that the final offers of facilities as Facilities License Agreements (FLAs) under Proposition 39 for the 2026-27 school year for Elevate School, Empower Language Academy, Holly Drive Leadership Academy, and Iftin Charter School are exempt from further environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15301 – Existing Facilities and 15314 – Minor Additions to Schools Approve the final offers of allocations of FLAs under Proposition 39 for the 2026-27 school year as described above and in the attached report, in order for the district to fulfill its regulatory obligation to make final offers to charter schools by April 1, 2026. The term for these agreements is July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Approve this report as the board's additional statement of reasons in support of the final offers. The following table identifies district staff recommendations of final offers for facilities under Proposition 39 for the 2026-27 school year: Charter School Grades 2026-27 In-District Classroom ADA Classroom Allocation 2025-26[1] Classroom Allocation 2026-27[1] District Campus 2026-27

Elevate School TK-8 (4-5 in District facilities) 400 (86 for grades in District facilities) 5 plus 1 relocatable building 5 plus 1 relocatable building Vista Grande Elementary

Empower Language Academy TK-6 134 13 14 Twain Main High Portable Campus

Holly Drive Leadership Academy TK-8 89 9 9 Webster Elementary

Iftin Charter School TK-8 430 22 22 Jackson Campus (TK-8)

TK-5 0 7 Carver Elementary (TK-5)

[1] Includes non-teaching space. FISCAL IMPACT: Revenue of $219,716.49. Also there are potential costs to the District of facilities changes which are yet to be determined. Revenue will be generated based on the rate of of 2 percent of the charter schools’ LCFF revenues. BUDGET STRING AND SOURCE: 0000-00000-00-8677-0000-0000-01000-0000, Revenue: Discretionary Funds. BACKGROUND: Proposition 39 (Education Code section 47614) requires the district to offer reasonably equivalent facilities to charter schools to show that they are eligible to receive such facilities. At its January 27, 2026 meeting, the board approved district staff recommendations for the preliminary proposals of facilities to eligible charter schools that made appropriate applications for facilities under the provisions of California Education Code section 47614 and California Code of Regulations, Title 5, sections 11969 et seq. Based on the Charters' responses to the preliminary proposals and subsequent discussions between the District and Charter Schools, the final offers are substantially the same as the previously approved preliminary proposals except for the additional allocation of 7 classrooms at Carver Elementary for Iftin Charter School. Staff analyzed each of the Charter's responses to the preliminary proposal in conformity with the requirements of Education code section 47614 and the implementing regulations and developed recommendations for the final offers of facilities for eligible charter schools. Staff are submitting this report and its recommendations for board approval and requests the board adopt the report as its statement of reasons. Education Code section 47614 and the California Code Regulations Title 5 sections 11969 et seq. (Regulations) require 1) that Charter schools must respond to the final offer by May 1, 2026 if they intend to receive district facilities for the upcoming year. CEQA ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Approval of the Proposed FLAs (Proposed Project) is subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code (PRC) section 21000 et. seq., and its implementing Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, sections 15300.2 et. seq., as amended. However, the Proposed Project is exempt from further environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Class 1) – Existing Facilities and 15314 (Class 14) – Minor Additions to Schools). A Class 1 exemption consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The key consideration is whether the project involves negligible or no expansion of an existing use. The Proposed Project consists of licensing the use of existing school facilities for charter schools where no new construction or expansion of existing use is proposed. Therefore, the application of a Class 1 categorical exemption is appropriate. A Class 14 exemption consists of minor additions to existing schools within existing school grounds where the addition does not increase original student capacity by more than 25 percent or ten classrooms, whichever is less. The addition of portable classrooms is included in this exemption (CEQA Guidelines §15314). As shown in the table above, for all school sites, the Proposed Project does not include the addition or construction of new classroom facilities. Enrollment or capacity would not be increased at any of the identified sites because the charter schools would utilize existing classroom facilities. Therefore, the application of a Class 14 categorical exemption is appropriate for the Proposed Project. Exceptions to Use of a Categorical Exemption (CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2): The Proposed Project does not have the potential to trigger any of the exceptions identified in CEQA Guidelines §15300.2 prohibiting the use of a categorical exemption. a. Location.Classes 3, 4, 5, 6, and 11 are qualified by consideration of where the project is to be located – a project that is ordinarily insignificant in its impact on the environment may in a particularly sensitive environment be significant. Therefore, these classes are considered to apply in all instances, except where the project may impact on an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern where designated, precisely mapped, and officially adopted pursuant to law by federal, state, or local agencies. b.Cumulative Impact.All exemptions for these classes are inapplicable when the cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time is significant. c.Significant Effect. A categorical exemption shall not be used for an activity where there is a reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances. d.Scenic Highways. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may result in damage to scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings, or similar resources, within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway. This does not apply to improvements that are required as mitigation by an adopted negative declaration or certified EIR. e.Hazardous Waste Sites. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project located on a site that is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. f.Historical Resources. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project that may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. Environmental Review: The following provides review of the potential environmental issues associated with the Proposed Project to ensure that the above exceptions are not relevant to the project. a. Location. The Proposed Project would occur entirely within the boundaries of existing school sites. The Proposed Project is consistent with the existing use on the project site. Furthermore, the Proposed Project would not extend into any offsite or open space areas that may be classified as an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern. Therefore, this exception does not apply to the project. b.Cumulative Impact. The Proposed Project would result in the continued operation of school sites where no construction activity or expansion of use would occur, and would not result in a cumulatively considerable effect on the environment. Therefore, this exception does not apply to the project. c.Significant Effect.There is no reasonable possibility that the Proposed Project would have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances because there is no new construction activity or change in use. Therefore, this exception does not apply to the project. d.Scenic Highways.The Proposed Project would not result in the construction of new facilities that would directly, or indirectly, affect an officially designated scenic highway or scenic resources near a scenic highway because there are no district facilities visible from scenic highways. Therefore, implementation of the Proposed Project would not substantially damage scenic resources within a state scenic highway. Therefore, this exception does not apply to the project. e.Hazardous Waste Sites. According to the California State Water Resources Control Board Geotracker database, the project site is not located on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code. Therefore, this exception does not apply to the project. f.Historical Resources. The Proposed Project would not result in the construction of new facilities that would directly, or indirectly, affect historic resources. Therefore, this exception does not apply to the Project. Approval of this item approves the Proposed Project as described, authorizes and directs staff to file the attached NOE with the San Diego County Recorder/Clerk, and approves the proposed FLAs. Based on the foregoing, staff has determined that the allocation of district facilities for Elevate School, Empower Language Academy, Holly Drive Leadership Academy, and Iftin Charter School is consistent with the previously approved projects, were fully analyzed in the referenced CEQA documents, and no further CEQA review is required. Attachment_1_Prop39_NOE.pdf Board Report Final Offer March 24, 2026.pdf Elevate 2026-27 Prop 39 Final Offer Package.pdf Empower 2026-27 Prop 39 Final Offer Package.pdf Holly Drive 2026-27 Prop 39 Final Offer Package.pdf Iftin 2026-27 Prop 39 Final Offer Package.pdf DISTRICT POINT OF CONTACT: Regina Rega, Manager, Instructional Facilities Planning Department, Office of Operations Support, 619.725.7370,rrega@sandi.net

2. Approval of Adjustment to Nipaquay and Carson Elementary Attendance Areas Within Kearny High Cluster, 2026-27 School Year RECOMMENDATION: Approve an adjustment to the attendance boundaries for Nipaquay and Carson Elementary Schools as shown in EXHIBIT 1 and approve legacy enrollment status for students living in the reassigned portion of Nipaquay’s attendance area. Legacy status will apply to all current Nipaquay Elementary students and their future siblings who will be enrolled concurrently. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A BUDGET SOURCE AND STRING: N/A CONSULTATION WITH BOARD ADVISORY COMMITTEE: N/A BACKGROUND: Nipaquay Elementary is operating near its maximum enrollment due to significant residential growth in Mission Valley. This boundary change will reassign the portion of Nipaquay’s boundary located west of State Route 163 to Carson Elementary. The currently established middle and high school attendance area boundaries for Taft and Montgomery Middle Schools and Kearny High School will remain the same. However Nipaquay will now feed into only one middle school, Taft. The area that currently feeds from Nipaquay to Montgomery will be reassigned to feed from Carson to Montgomery. Mission Valley is experiencing significant residential growth. Within the current Nipaquay boundary the Civita development size is planned at 4,780 residential units and the Riverwalk development is planned at 4,300 residential units. The Instructional Facilities Planning Department (IFPD) conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the attendance boundaries for Nipaquay and Carson Elementary Schools in accordance with Board Policy 5116 and Administrative Regulation 5116. (EXHIBITS 2, 3, and 4) DISTRICT POINT OF CONTACT: Regina Rega, Manager, Instructional Facilities Planning Department, Office of Operations Support, rrega@sandi.net, 619.725.7372 Board_Report_Nipaquay_Carson_2627.pdf EXHIBIT 1 - Proposed Boundary Adjustment.pdf EXHIBIT 2 - District and Community Input Tracking.pdf EXHIBIT 3 - Nipaquay_Carson_Proposed_Boundary_Adjustment_Presentation_FINAL.pdf-2.pdf EXHIBIT 4 - Presentation Photos.pdf