Board of Education Regular Meeting - Mar 03 2026

Board of Education Regular Meeting - Mar 03 2026 Agenda at 5:00 PM Eugene Brucker Education Center Auditorium, 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92103 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. Flag Ceremony and Pledge of Allegiance The Point Loma Navy Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) will present the colors.

3. Land Acknowledgement Land Acknowledgement.pdf VIDEO

B. Adoption of Agenda

C. Recognitions, Proclamations, and Student Advisory Board Report

1. Student Advisory Board Report

2. Adoption of Resolution Recognizing March 2026 as Women's History Month (Hazan/Nguyen) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution recognizing March 2026 as Women's History Month. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A BUDGET SOURCE AND STRING: N/A CONSULTATION WITH BOARD ADVISORY COMMITTEE: N/A BACKGROUND: The San Diego Unified School District is committed to recognizing and honoring women for their many contributions not only to their communities but to the students and families in our district schools, and encourages student participation in appropriate programs and school activities in honor of Women's History Month. DISTRICT POINT OF CONTACT: Board of Education Trustees Hazan and Nguyen, 619.725.5550, board@sandi.net Resolution_Womens History Month_3-3-2026.pdf

3. Adoption of Resolution Recognizing March 2026 as California Arts Education Month (Whitehurst-Payne/Bazzo) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution recognizingMarch 2026 as California Arts Education Month. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A BUDGET SOURCE AND STRING: N/A CONSULTATION WITH BOARD ADVISORY COMMITTEE: N/A BACKGROUND: The San Diego Unified School DistrictBoard of Education recognizes March 2026, as California Arts Education Month, and applauds the efforts and dedication of arts educators and advocates around the state and supports the ‘Arts ARE Education’ campaign that calls for continued funding of arts education programs, supporting arts educators, and availability of resources that are critical to successful arts programs, and facilities built and furnished for arts-based activities. DISTRICT POINT OF CONTACT: Board of Education Trustees Whitehurst-Payne and Bazzo, 619.725.5550, board@sandi.net Resolution_CA Arts Ed Month_3-3-2026.pdf

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

F. Collective Bargaining, Personnel Matters, and Student Discipline

G. Board Consent Agenda

1. Authorization to Excuse Board Member Absence RECOMMENDATION: Excuse the absence of Student Trustee Ashley Ordaz from the February 10, 2026 regular meeting. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A BUDGET SOURCE AND STRING: N/A CONSULTATION WITH BOARD ADVISORY COMMITTEE: N/A BACKGROUND: Student Trustee Ordaz was absent from the February 10 regular meeting. DISTRICT POINT OF CONTACT: Marty Stultz, Director, Board Services, 619.725.5550, board@sandi.net

H. District Operational Matters

1. Approval of Resolution for Position Reductions in Accordance with California Education Code Section 45114, 45117, 45298 and 45308 RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution for position reductions in accordance with Education Code sections 45114, 45117, 45298 and 45308. The Resolution includes: Administrators Association San Diego (AASD) Classified, Confidential, Non-Represented, Operational Support Services (OSS), Office Technical and Business Services (OTBS), and Paraeducator (PARA) positions. FISCAL IMPACT: $18,768,675.00 impact to all funds (General Fund: $15,801,961; Other Funds: $2,966,714) NOTIFICATION TO BARGAINING UNITS: The affected Bargaining Units were notified of these positions on February 26, 2026. BACKGROUND: California Education Code sections 45114, 45117, 45298, and 45308 establish the procedures by which the Governing Board may lay off and reemploy classified employees. Affected employees must be notified by March 15. DISTRICT POINT OF CONTACT: Kristine Morshead, Senior Executive Director, Human Resources, kmorshead@sandi.net Classified Resolution Draft March 3, 2026.pdf Classified Position Eliminations_Exhibit A.pdf

2. 2026 California School Boards Association (CSBA) Region 17 Delegate Assembly Election RECOMMENDATION: Vote for up to nine candidates to fill vacancies on the California School Boards Association (CSBA) Region 17 Delegate Assembly. Not enough nominations were received for four of the vacant positions, however the Board may vote to write in the name of up to four Board Members to fill these seats. The deadline to submit Delegate Assembly election ballots is March 16, 2026. Delegates will serve two-year terms of April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2028. Candidate Name: Representing School District:

Eddie Jones Fallbrook Union HSD*

Melissa Krogh Warner USD

Gee Wah Mok Ramona USD*

Dawn Perfect Ramona USD*

Rhea Stewart Cardiff USD*

Optional Write-In

Optional Write-In

Optional Write-In

Optional Write-In

*denotes incumbent FISCAL IMPACT : None. BACKGROUND : On June 24, 2025, the board approved membership to the California School Boards Association (CSBA) which entitles the board to participate in the Delegate Assembly Election. The current election term is April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2028. The board as a whole may vote for up to the number of vacancies in the region or subregion as indicated on the ballot. Each board may cast no more than one vote for any one candidate. The ballot contains a provision for write-in candidates; their name and district must be clearly printed in the space provided. The San Diego Unified School District is part of Region 17, which currently has nine vacancies. The San Diego Unified School District is allowed three appointed members (currently Sabrina Bazzo, Shana Hazan and Sharon Whitehurst-Payne) to serve as delegates. Their terms do not expire in 2026 and there fore are not part of this election. DISTRICT POINT OF CONTACT: Marty Stultz, Director, Board Services, 619.725.5550, mstultz@sandi.net 2026 CSBA Delegate Assembly Packet.pdf DA Write-In Candidate_Maria Betancourt-Castaneda_Bio Form 2026.pdf

I. Superintendent's Consent Agenda

1. Agreement with Cox California Telcom, LLC to Continue Providing E-Rate Ethernet Wide Area Network (WAN) Connectivity Services Districtwide RECOMMENDATION: Approve Agreement with Cox California Telcom, LLC to continue providing E-Rate Ethernet Wide Area Network (WAN) Connectivity Services Districtwide (SV27-0001-37). Authorize the execution of any documents necessary to effectuate this Agreement. The term of this Agreement is July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031. FISCAL IMPACT: Total not-to-exceed amount: $2,009,569.20 before potential E-rate discount. Approximate not-to-exceed cost after E-rate discount: $401,913.84 for the five-year term of this Agreement. BUDGET STRINGS AND BUDGET SOURCES: 5538-00650-00-5913-7700-0000-01000-0000, E-Rate Funds. CONSULTATION WITH BOARD ADVISORY COMMITTEE: N/A BACKGROUND: This agreement ensures that San Diego Unified School District maintains and upgrades its wide area network (WAN) infrastructure to support over 185 educational and administrative sites serving approximately 97,000 students and 18,500 staff. High-speed, reliable internet access is essential for equitable digital learning, curriculum delivery, assessments, communication, and access to cloud-based instructional tools. The upgraded WAN will provide scalable, redundant connectivity to all school sites—including typical allocations like charter schools and child development centers—ensuring consistent access to educational resources across the District. The procurement aligns with the District's goals for digital equity, operational efficiency, and future-ready infrastructure. In accordance with E-rate contracting rules and in order to stimulate competition within this acquisition and provide the best value to the district, a Request for Proposal (RFP) was advertised on November 26, 2025 for the purchase of all necessary configuration services to establish a Metropolitan Ethernet Network. The district received two proposals in response to the solicitation from the following vendors: AT&T, Inc. (AT&T) and Cox California Telecom, LLC (Cox). Cox's proposal was deemed to be in the best interests of the District, as negotiated during the BAFO process. Additionally, in accordance with the requirements of the School and Libraries Division (SLD) of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the district has filed a Form 470 Application seeking E-rate funding approval for the eligible telecom-related services contained in the agreements. After application of the E-rate and California Tele-Connect Fund discount of approximately 80 percent, the district will pay approximately 20 percent of the costs of these services. DISTRICT POINT OF CONTACT: Toren Allen, Executive Director, Integrated Technology Division, 619.260.5438, tallen@sandi.net SV27-0001-37 Original_Cox Telcom_Signed by Legal_2-27-26.pdf

2. Approval of Interdivisional Curriculum Committee (ICC) Recommendations RECOMMENDATION: Approve recommendations of the Interdivisional Curriculum Committee (ICC). The course recommendations are detailed on the attached exhibit and consist of 14 Community College Courses, two pilot courses, nine Changes to the Uniform Course File and one Other Request. The ICC recommends: Community College Courses: 1. Add Community College Course MESA-BLAS 155 -African American Literature 2. Add Community College Course MESA-PSYC 258 -Behavioral Science Statistics 3. Add Community College Course MIRA-PSYC 258 -Behavioral Science Statistics 4. Add Community College Course MESA-PSYC 166 -Introduction to Social Psychology 5. Add Community College Course MIRA-PSYC 166 -Introduction to Social Psychology 6. Add Community College Course CITY-PSYC 166 -Introduction to Social Psychology 7. Add Community College Course MESA-ARTF 191 -Cultural Influences on Photography 8. Add Community College Course MESA-JOUR 204 -Social Media in the Digital Age 9. Add Community College Course MESA-MATH 118 -Math for the Liberal Arts Student 10. Add Community College Course MIRA-PHIL 205 -Critical Thinking and Writing in Philosophy 11. Add Community College Course MIRA-FJMP 100 -Introduction to Cinema 12. Add Community College Course CITY-HEAL 103 -Introduction to Public Health 13. Add Community College Course CITY-HUMS 103 -Introduction to Community Health Work 14. Add Community College Course MESA-CISC 210 -System Analysis and Design Pilot Courses: 1. Pilot Design Technology HL1 IB 1, 2 at Mission Bay High 2. Pilot Personal Finance - NGPF Districtwide Change to Uniform Course File: 1. Add Health Science Careers 1,2 (0305,0306) to Henry High Catalog 2. Add Honors Graphic Design 3,4 (3503,3504) to East Village Middle College HS & San Diego High Catalog 3. Add Choir 7,8 Honors (5057,5058) to San Diego High Catalog 4. Add Band 7,8 Honors (5327,5328) to Madison High & San Diego High Catalog 5. Add Orchestra 7,8 Honors (5347,5348) to San Diego High Catalog 6. Add Intermediate Musical Theatre grade 7 (5529) to Creative Performing and Med Arts Catalog 7. Change course attribute from S,8,G to S,8,1d, B. Change State course code to 9120. for MESA-PHIL 205 -Critical Thinking and Writing in Philosophy (6987) 8. Change from S,8,G to S,5d,8,C- Change State Course Code to 9358 for CITY-PSYC 258 -Behavioral Science Statistics (0962) 9. Make Exercise Science 1,2 (5707,5708 course available Districtwide Other: 1. Reactivate Construction Technology 3,4 (3653,3654) ICC recommendations are based on the following criteria: (1) clear correlation to state academic standards; (2) an evaluation plan to judge the efficacy of the pilot course; (3) applicable fulfillment of University of California a-g requirements; and (4) accordance with state education code provisions. The ICC met on January 29, 2026. FISCAL IMPACT: N/A BUDGET STRING AND SOURCE: Any costs associated with the proposed site adopted courses will be supported by the site. CONSULTATION WITH BOARD ADVISORY COMMITTEE: N/A BACKGROUND: The ICC is responsible for the assessment and recommendation of requests pertaining to the curriculum included in the district Course of Study. The ICC reviews and recommends new courses, deletion of courses, and changes to approved courses to the Board of Education. It ensures that all courses are rigorous and provide students with multiple pathways to graduation, college, and career. Revisions to the course of study are aligned with LCAP Goal 2.3.a. The Committee is composed of the following members who are elected from among their peers, as stipulated by By-Laws that were adopted in September 2019: · 50% school site personnel, including two high school principals, two middle school principals, one other Administrator. · 50% central office personnel: four program managers and one director. DISTRICT POINT OF CONTACT: Jen Roberson, Executive Director, Office of Graduation, jroberson@sandi.net, 619.885.7817 Attachment: 03-10-26 ICC Recomendations.pdf

3. Approval of Agreement with Bluum USA, Inc., to Provide i21 Classroom Suites RECOMMENDATION: Approve Agreement GD26-0497-52 with Bluum USA, Inc., to provide i21 Classroom Suites for the period of March 10, 2026 through March 9, 2028, with options to extend the term pursuant to the Agreement. FISCAL IMPACT: Total not-to-exceed amount: $2,698,009.80 for the initial term. BUDGET SOURCE AND STRING: 9XXX-90503-00-6214-8500-0000-21500-86XX, Measure YY funds. CONSULTATION WITH BOARD ADVISORY COMMITTEE: N/A BACKGROUND: Interactive displays, document cameras, and classroom sound systems are an integral part of the district’s instructional environment and support 21st century teaching and learning. These classroom technology suites provide teachers with tools to present visual content, amplify voice and media, and engage students through interactive instruction. The technology is particularly beneficial for second language learners and students with auditory processing needs by improving clarity, accessibility, and classroom engagement. Under Public Contract Code section 20118.2, the district issued a Request for Proposal for i21 Classroom Suites. The solicitation was publicly advertised for two consecutive weeks, and proposals were received from qualified vendors by the established due date. Proposals were evaluated based on price and other factors including experience, warranty, references, and the ability to meet the District’s technical and instructional requirements. Based on the evaluation results, staff determined that awarding the Agreement to Bluum USA, Inc., is in the best interest of the District. The recommended contractor demonstrated the ability to provide high-quality classroom technology solutions that align with District standards and instructional goals. This Agreement will allow the District to continue refreshing and standardizing classroom technology suites, ensuring consistent instructional environments across schools and supporting equitable access to modern learning tools for students. CEQA ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: This action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378. DISTRICT POINT OF CONTACT: Lee Dulgeroff, Senior Executive Director, Facilities Planning and Construction, 858.637.3516, ldulgeroff@sandi.net GD26-0497-52_Agreement (Partially Executed).pdf

4. Authorization to Continue to Use the Los Angeles County Office of Education’s Agreements with Staples Contract and Commercial, LLC, for the Procurement of First Aid & Safety, Instructional Supplies, and Copy Paper RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the use of the Los Angeles County Office of Education's Staples Contract and Commercial, LLC contracts for (C24638-First Aid & Safety), (C-24639-Instructional Supplies), and (C-24637-Copy Paper) GD25-0828-41. Authorize the execution of any documents necessary to effectuate this Authorization. The term of this Authorization is February 11, 2025, through August 31, 2026. FISCAL IMPACT: Total not-to-exceed amount: $1,000,000.00. BUDGET STRINGS AND BUDGET SOURCES: Various Site-Identified Funds. CONSULTATION WITH BOARD ADVISORY COMMITTEE: N/A BACKGROUND: The Board of Education approved the Original Agreement with Staples Contract and Commercial, LLC from the Los Angeles County Office of Education on February 11, 2025 under Agenda item I.16. This authorization will allow the district to continue to purchase First Aid & Safety, Instructional Supplies, and Copy Paper from February 11, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The Los Angeles County Office of Education has extended its contracts with Staples Contract and Commercial, LLC through August 31, 2026, via the 1st Amendment to the Contracts. Public Contract Code Section 20118 permits the district to "piggyback" on California public agencies competitively bid contracts for the purchase of personal property directly from the vendor by contract or purchase order, provided it is in the best interest of the district to do so. By approving this item, the board specifically finds that it is in the best interest of the district to use the competitively bid contract of the Los Angeles County Office of Education for the purchase of First Aid & Safety, Instructional Supplies, and Copy Paper. DISTRICT POINT OF CONTACT: Callie Harrington, Director, Strategic Procurement and Instructional Material Operations, Office of the Deputy Superintendent of Operations, 858.522.5808, charrington@sandi.net Staples (First Aid) C-24638-A1 Executed (002).pdf Staples (Instructional) C-24639-A1 Executed (002).pdf Staples (Paper) C-24637-A1 Executed (002).pdf

5. Ratification and Authorization of the Use of the State Department of General Services of California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) Contracts with Multiple Suppliers for the Provision of Systems and Ancillary Furniture RECOMMENDATION: Ratify and authorize the use of the State Department of General Services of California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) contract with multiple suppliers for the provision of systems and ancillary furniture. District Agreement Number Vendor Name CMAS Number Start Date Expiration Date Not-to-Exceed Amount

GD26-0829-77 Allsteel LLC 4-25-12-1028 3/4/2026 3/4/2029 $2,500,000

GD26-0661-77 Via Seating, Inc. 4-25-11-1018 11/19/2025 11/17/2028 $500,000

FISCAL IMPACT: Total not-to-exceed amount: $3,000,000 BUDGET STRINGS AND BUDGET SOURCES: 9XXX-9070X-00-4XXX-8500-0000-21700-86XX – Measure U Funds 9XXX-9050X-00-4XXX-8500-0000-21500-86XX – Measure YY Funds 9XXX-9011X-00-4XXX-8500-0000-21312-86XX – Proposition S Funds CONSULTATION WITH BOARD ADVISORY COMMITTEE: N/A BACKGROUND: Authorization with the State Department of General Services (DGS), California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) with Allsteel, LLC will allow the district to purchase systems and ancillary furniture on an as-needed basis for anticipated modernization projects at district sites. California Public Contract Code (PCC) §§ 10298 and 10299 authorize local government agencies and school districts to use CMAS and other DGS agreements without competitive bidding, provided the procurements meet applicable requirements. Utilizing CMAS is an efficient procurement method, eliminating the need for departments to conduct their own lengthy and costly bids for commonly purchased goods. A CMAS is not established through a competitive bid process conducted by the State of California, but instead by the federal General Services Administration. The state of California does not use the federal General Services award schedule. Instead, the DGS establishes the CMAS unit as a totally independent California agreement for the same products and services at equal or lower prices. The awarded CMAS contracts are structured to comply with California's procurement codes, guidelines, and policies, and provide for the highest level of contractual protection. DISTRICT POINT OF CONTACT: Lee Dulgeroff, Senior Executive Director, Facilities Planning and Construction, 858.637.3516, ldulgeroff@sandi.net GD26-0829-77_Allsteel 4-25-12-1028.pdfGD26-0661-77_Via Seating 4-25-11-1018.pdf