Main Governing Board

4 Thursday, February 12, 2026 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING LOCATION: IN-PERSON: DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM 1234 ARCADIA AVE VISTA, CA 92084 ---------------------------- CLOSED SESSION AT 5:00 PM OPEN SESSION AT 5:30 PM OR WHEN CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNS IF THAT OCCURS AFTER 5:30 PM ----------------------------------------------------- To view the full packet and agenda visit us at BoardDocs an On Line-Agenda System at www.boarddocs.com/ca/vusd/board.nsf Enter through the PUBLIC SITE ------------------------------------------------------ *IMPORTANT NOTICE: Members of the public who would like to address the Board must attend the meeting in person to request a hold card* ------------------------------------------------------ PUBLIC COMMENTS/COMMUNITY MEMBERS: Any member of the audience who wishes to speak to an item on the CLOSED Session agenda must pull a hold card in-person at the meeting location beginning at 4:30pm and before 5:00pm the day of the meeting. Any member of the audience who wishes to speak to an item on the OPEN Session agenda must pull a hold card in-person at the meeting location beginning at 4:30pm and before 5:30pm the day of the meeting. Your in-person hold card request must be received BEFORE the meeting begins. When the Board President invites you to speak, please approach the podium and state your name for the record. In an effort to gain as much public input as possible, individual speakers will be limited to THREE MINUTES OR LESS. The total amount of time for the public on any agenda item shall be limited to twenty minutes, unless this time is waived or changed by the majority of the Board. ------------------------------------------------------- OUR DISTRICT'S VISION, CORE VALUES, AND PORTRAITS VISION: Every student graduates from Vista Unified as a resilient, agile learner and creative problem solver who navigates the world with confidence and kindness and eagerly embraces local and global challenges. Learner Portrait: Kind and Confident; Curious and Connected; Capable and Knowledgeable Adult Portrait: Compassionate Champion; Flexible and Innovative Facilitator; Open-Minded and Equity-Centered Learner System Portrait: Inclusive Culture Focused on Growth; Joyful, Innovative, Rigorous, and Equitable Learning Environments; Future-Oriented, Forward Thinking; Family and Community Partnerships CORE VALUES: • Respect: Knowing, valuing, and treating all with dignity. • Trust: Focusing every decision on the best interests of our learners through transparency, honest communication, and integrity. • Collaboration: Creating a culture of continuous improvement, working in partnership with students, families, staff, and the community. • Equity: Valuing diversity and providing equitable access and resources across the district for all students and adults to reach their full potential. • Kindness: Developing a compassionate, nurturing, and kind learning and working environment. --------------------------------------- VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: “We acknowledge the Payómkawichum (Pie-yom-ko-wi-shum), the People of the West, as the traditional land caretakers of the land on which Vista Unified School District was built and its surrounding traditional cultural landscapes. Today, the Payómkawichum are known as Luiseño and are made up of seven bands: La Jolla, Pala, Pauma, Pechanga, Rincon, San Luis Rey, and Soboba. We, Vista Unified School District, are mindful of the Indigenous peoples in this place, and we pay our respects to the Luiseño - past, present, and future. We are grateful to have the opportunity to be part of this community in Luiseño territory and to honor their history, culture, and perseverance of spirit.” --------------------------------------- BOARD BYLAW 9323 - MEETING CONDUCT: The board asks all members of the public who speak during public comments to respect the Board's Joint Statement Promoting Civil Discourse and Following our District Values. How we treat each other sets the example for the students we serve. The board president will follow the meeting conduct procedures outlined in Board Bylaw 9323. --------------------------------------- 1. CLOSED SESSION 5:00 PM Subject A. CALL TO ORDER IN OPEN SESSION Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING Category 1. CLOSED SESSION 5:00 PM Type Procedural Government Code Section 54963 provides that any person (including employees or Board Members) shall not disclose confidential information acquired by being present during a Closed Session to a person not entitled to receive such information, unless the Board authorizes disclosure of that information. A. PUBLIC COMMENTS B. ANNOUNCEMENT OF ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION 5:00 P.M. File Attachments Subject B. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE (GOVERNMENT CODE 54957.6 LABOR NEGOTIATOR(S) Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING Category 1. CLOSED SESSION 5:00 PM Type File Attachments 2. OPEN SESSION/SPECIAL BOARD MEETING 5:30PM Subject A. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING Category 2. OPEN SESSION/SPECIAL BOARD MEETING 5:30PM Type Procedural BOARD MEMBERS Mike Markov, President Cipriano Vargas, Vice President Martha Alvarado, Clerk Rena Marrocco, Member Sue Martin, Member DISTRICT STAFF Dr. Matt Doyle, Superintendent Rachel D'Ambroso, Assistant Superintendent, Human Relations Dr. Shawn Loescher, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services Dr. Eric Chagala, Assistant Superintendent, Ed Excellence & Innovation Christina Lupola, Recording Secretary File Attachments Subject B. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING Category 2. OPEN SESSION/SPECIAL BOARD MEETING 5:30PM Type Procedural VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: “We acknowledge the Payómkawichum (Pie-yom-ko-wi-shum), the People of the West, as the traditional land caretakers of the land on which Vista Unified School District was built and its surrounding traditional cultural landscapes. Today, the Payómkawichum are known as Luiseño and are made up of seven bands: La Jolla, Pala, Pauma, Pechanga, Rincon, San Luis Rey, and Soboba. We, Vista Unified School District, are mindful of the Indigenous peoples in this place, and we pay our respects to the Luiseño - past, present, and future. We are grateful to have the opportunity to be part of this community in Luiseño territory and to honor their history, culture, and perseverance of spirit.” File Attachments 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Subject A. APPROVE THE AGENDA Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING Category 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Type Procedural File Attachments 4. BOARD WORKSHOP Subject A. FINANCIAL WORKSHOPS 2026-2029 BUDGET CYCLE, SESSION 3: STAFFING Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING Category 4. BOARD WORKSHOP Type Discussion, Information, Presentation SUBMITTED BY: RACHEL D'AMBROSO, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT-HUMAN RELATIONS ISSUE/BACKGROUND: This third workshop in this series explores the connection between budget, staffing, and legal requirements; provides current staffing projections and present levels; and identifies actions for the Board to explore strategies for staffing the District. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE Not Applicable File Attachments Board Workshop February 12 2026.pdf (3,560 KB) 5. BOARD BUSINESS Subject A. NEXT REGULAR BOARD MEETING - THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2026 Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING Category 5. BOARD BUSINESS Type Information File Attachments Subject B. ADJOURNMENT - Upon Request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT at (760) 726-2170 x92002 at least 72 hours before the board meeting. In compliance with Government Code Section 54957.5, non-exempt writings that are distributed to a majority or all of the Board in advance of a Regular meeting (except for a Special Meeting) may be viewed at the Superintendents office located at 1234 Arcadia Avenue, Vista, California, 92084, or at the scheduled Board meeting. In addition, if you would like a copy of any record related to an item on the agenda, please contact Chris Lupola, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent at (760) 726-2170 x92002. Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026 SPECIAL BOARD MEETING Category 5. BOARD BUSINESS Type Information File Attachments