Special Board Meeting

2 Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Special Board Meeting Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education Board Meeting Agenda Closed Session: 5:00 p.m. Open Session: 5:45 p.m. Hector Bustos: President, Katelyn Brazer Aceves: Vice President, Valerie Magdaleno: Clerk, Alfonso Alvarez, Ed.D.: Member, Brenda Lebsack: Member Lorraine M. Perez, Ed.D.: Secretary/Superintendent If special assistance is needed to participate in the Board meeting, please contact the Superintendent's office, at (714) 558-5512. Please call prior to the meeting to allow for reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting, per the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II. Mission Statement: We assure well-rounded learning experiences, which prepare our students for success in college and career. We engage, inspire, and challenge all of our students to become productive citizens, ethical leaders, and positive contributors to our community, country and a global society. Role of the Board: The Governing Board is elected by the community to provide leadership and citizen oversight of the District's schools. The Board works with the Superintendent to fulfill its major role, including: 1. Setting a direction for the District. 2. Providing a basic organizational structure for the SAUSD by establishing policies. 3. Ensuring accountability. 4. Providing community leadership on behalf of the District and public education. Agenda Items provided to the Board of Education that include the description of items of business to be considered by the Board for approval at Board Meetings. These items contain recommendations; the Board may exercise action they believe is best for the SAUSD. Board Meeting Documentation: Any and all supporting materials are made available to the public by the Public Communication Office. They may be reached from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at (714) 558-5555. Public Comments at Board Meetings: The agenda shall provide members of the public the opportunity to address the Board regarding agenda items before or during the Board's consideration of the item as this is a Special Board Meeting. The agenda also provides members of the public an opportunity to testify at regular meetings on matters which are not on the agenda but which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board. Individual speakers are allowed three minutes to address the Board on agenda items. The Board may limit the total time for public input on each item to 20 minutes. With the Board's consent, the Board President may increase or decrease the time allowed for public presentation, depending on the topic and the number of persons wishing to be heard. The Board President may take a poll of speakers for or against a particular issue and may ask that additional persons speak only if they have something new to add. The Board urges that complaints and derogatory remarks against a District employee be made in writing on forms available in the Office of the Superintendent. This allows the District and the Board to examine more carefully the complaint and to initiate the appropriate investigation. Persons wishing to address the Board on an item on the agenda are requested to complete a card. This card is to be submitted to the Executive Assistant. The Request to Address the Board of Education cards are located on the table in the foyer. Televised Meeting Schedule: The Regular Board of Education meetings are broadcast live on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Please see the links below. Sausd.us - https://www.sausd.us/Page/42522 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SantaAnaUnifiedSchoolDistrict The meeting is replayed on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 3:00 p.m., following the Board of Education meeting. Agenda and Minutes on District Website at http://www.sausd.us 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS (Pursuant to Government Code 54954.3)-In accordance with Board Bylaw 9320, individuals may address the Board on matters on this agenda, because this is a Special Board meeting. 3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Subject 3.1 With respect to every item of business discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE/REASSIGNMENT/APPOINTMENTS: Performance Evaluation Process - Superintendent of Schools Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Special Board Meeting Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Subject 3.2 With respect to every item of business to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Paragraphs (2) to (5) of Subdivision (D) (E) of Government Code Section 54956.9 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Case No. 30-2019-01068167-CU-WM-CSC Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Special Board Meeting Type File Attachments 3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Subject 3.3 With respect to every item of business to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2) and (4) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: One Case Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Special Board Meeting Type File Attachments 3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Subject 3.4 With respect to every item of business to be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Government code Section 54956.8: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Ron Hacker, District Representative; Assessor's Parcel Numbers: District-wide Real Property Disposition or Acquisition (Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 408- 421-01, 988068-97, 007-211-05, 398-151-01, 407-111-23, 403-174-06, 010-230-01, 405121-01, 398-335-18, 412-471-01, 405-131-43, 405-233-35, 003-120-01, 109101-02, 140-271-01, 014-161-06, 109-064-40, 010-011-05, 010-170-28, 014431-01, 013-072-31, 016-035-12, 109-050-17, 396-023-01, 010-191-58, 404061-38, 408-283-25, 410-111-03, 412-541-04, 404-061-40, 015-101-16, 405293-13, 015-090-03, 398-275-20, 405-221-07, 001-111-09, 408-252-01, 013140-01, 410-352-01, 412-341-01, 399-121-24, 396-211-11, 011-154-40, 398583-01, 398-391-28, 014-162-07, 403-151-02, 109-611-31, 004-070-53, 405054-04, 410-012-06, 008-202-01, 412-541-05, 408-301-01, 408-021-01, and 445-021-15) Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Special Board Meeting Type File Attachments 4. RECONVENE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING 5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 6. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 7. REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION 8. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS (Pursuant to Government Code 54954.3)-In accordance with Board Bylaw 9320, individuals may address the Board on matters on this agenda, because this is a Special Board meeting. 9. CONSENT CALENDAR Subject 9.1 Approval of Listing of an Agreements/Contracts with Santa Ana Unified School District for 2025-26 School Year Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Special Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Jul 29, 2025 Absolute Date Jul 29, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Various Funds Recommended Action Approve the Listing of Agreements/Contracts with Santa Ana Unified School District for the 2025-26 School Year. Goals AGENDA ITEM BACKUP SHEET TITLE : Approval of Listing of Agreements/Contracts with Santa Ana Unified School District for 2025-26 School Year ITEM : Consent SUBMITTED BY : Ron Hacker, Associate Superintendent/Chief Business Official, Business Services PREPARED BY : Michael Esparza, Director, Purchasing and Stores ITEM SUMMARY : Agreements/Contracts for the 2025-26 school year BACKGROUND INFORMATION : The purpose of this agenda item is to seek Board approval of the listing of agreements/contracts with Santa Ana Unified School District for the 2025-26 school year. RATIONALE : School sites and District staff have requested consultants to enhance and support educational programs, providing professional development to improve student achievement. FUNDING : Various Funds RECOMMENDATION : Approve the Listing of Agreements/Contracts with Santa Ana Unifi ed School District for the 2025-26 School Year. File Attachments Consultant Listing.pdf (83 KB) 1. 25-26-056 SS - Capturing Kids' Hearts - signed.pdf (1,798 KB) 2. 25-26-049 SS - Project Kinship - signed.pdf (927 KB) Motion & Voting Approve the Listing of Agreements/Contracts with Santa Ana Unified School District for the 2025-26 School Year. Motion by Katelyn Brazer Aceves, second by Valerie Magdaleno. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Hector Bustos, Katelyn Brazer Aceves, Valerie Magdaleno, Brenda Lebsack 10. PRESENTATION Subject 10.1 Facilities Planning Session Meeting Jul 29, 2025 - Special Board Meeting Type Presentation Goals AGENDA ITEM BACKUP SHEET TITLE : Facilities Planning Session ITEM : Presentation SUBMITTED BY : R on Hacker, Associate Superintendent/Chief Business Official, Business Services PREPARED BY : Jeremy Cogan, Director, Facilities Planning Dennis Chavez, Director, Construction Gabriel Camberos, Director, Building Services Audrey Satoutah, Coordinator of Energy & Sustainability Mark Rodriguez, Chief Technology Officer ITEM SUMMARY : Overview of ongoing facilities planning efforts Highlights of recent projects Summary of key facility and enrollment data Updates on solar and safety initiatives BACKGROUND INFORMATION : The purpose of this agenda item is to provide an overview of ongoing facilities planning efforts and strategies to maximize resources, enhance learning environments, and ensure the long-term sustainability of the District. RATIONALE : Staff will present a comprehensive update on facilities planning efforts. The presentation will include a review of recent projects, current facilities conditions, enrollment trends, deferred maintenance needs, and opportunities for District-wide Optimization. Additionally, staff will provide updates on the District's solar infrastructure, as well as safety and security enhancements. FUNDING : No Fiscal Impact RECOMMENDATION : Presented for information only. File Attachments 7 29 25 FACILITIES PLANNING SESSION.pdf (6,417 KB) 11. ADJOURNMENT 12. FUTURE MEETING: The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Education is August 12, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.