Main Governing Board

4 Thursday, September 11, 2025 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING LOCATION: IN-PERSON: DISTRICT OFFICE BOARD ROOM 1234 ARCADIA AVE VISTA, CA 92084 AND LIVE STREAM: https://live.myvrspot.com/st?cid=ZDE5YW (English) https://live.myvrspot.com/st?cid=N2IyYT (Spanish) ---------------------------- CLOSED SESSION AT 4:30PM OPEN SESSION AT 6:30PM OR WHEN CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNS IF THAT OCCURS AFTER 6:30PM. ---------------------------- 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 4:00pm and before 4:30pm 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 5:30pm and before 6:30pm 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. --------------------------------------- REQUESTS FOR INTERPRETATION: At regular board meetings, interpretation will be available in Spanish. If you have a need for interpretation in ASL, email Christina Lupola at christinalupola@vistausd.org at least 72 hours in advance so that we are able to make arrangements for this service. --------------------------------------- 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 4:30 P.M. Subject A. CALL TO ORDER IN OPEN SESSION Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 1. Closed Session 4:30 P.M. 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. APPROVE FINAL SETTLEMENT AND RELEASE AGREEMENT FOR OAH CASES: 2025050668, 2025041229 AND 2025050074 Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 1. Closed Session 4:30 P.M. Type Action (Consent) SUBMITTED BY: ISSUE/BACKGROUND: FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: File Attachments Subject C. SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT RIV - 0000909 Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 1. Closed Session 4:30 P.M. Type SUBMITTED BY: DR. SHAWN T. LOESCHER, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT ISSUE/BACKGROUND: FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE File Attachments Subject D. REJECTION OF CLAIM 659420 Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 1. Closed Session 4:30 P.M. Type SUBMITTED BY: DR. SHAWN T. LOESCHER, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT ISSUE/BACKGROUND: FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE File Attachments Subject E. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (GOVERNMENT CODE 54957.6) AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE: BOARD PRESIDENT, UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE: SUPERINTENDENT Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 1. Closed Session 4:30 P.M. Type SUBMITTED BY: ISSUE/BACKGROUND: FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE File Attachments Subject F. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE (Government Code 54957) Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 1. Closed Session 4:30 P.M. Type File Attachments Subject G. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE (GOVERNMENT CODE 54957.6 LABOR NEGOTIATOR(S) Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 1. Closed Session 4:30 P.M. Type File Attachments 2. Open Session/Regular Meeting 6:30 P.M. Subject A. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 2. Open Session/Regular Meeting 6:30 P.M. Type Procedural BOARD MEMBERS Rena Marrocco, President Sue Martin, Vice President Mike Markov, Clerk Martha Alvarado, Member Cipriano Vargas, 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 Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 2. Open Session/Regular Meeting 6:30 P.M. 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. Public Report of Actions Taken in Closed Session Subject A. REPORT OF ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 3. Public Report of Actions Taken in Closed Session Type Procedural File Attachments 4. Approval of Agenda Subject A. APPROVE THE AGENDA Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 4. Approval of Agenda Type Procedural File Attachments 5. Public Hearing Subject A. PUBLIC HEARING: SUFFICIENCY OF STANDARDS-ALIGNED TEXTBOOKS/INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, 2025–26 Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 5. Public Hearing Type Information, Procedural SUBMITTED BY : Dr. Eric Chagala, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Excellence and Innovation ISSUE/BACKGROUND : California Education Code ( EC) Section 60119 requires the Board to hold a public hearing by the end of the eighth week of the school year (October 8, 2025) to receive input and determine whether each student, including English learners, has sufficient, standards-aligned textbooks or instructional materials for use in class and at home in English Language Arts (including ELD), Mathematics, Science, and History-Social Science, and, if offered, World Language and Health. The hearing must be noticed at least 10 calendar days in advance in three public places, state the time/place/purpose, and may not be held during or immediately after school hours. The hearing should encourage participation from parents/guardians, teachers, community members, and bargaining unit representatives. Hearing Procedure: Board President opens the public hearing. Public comments invited. Board questions/clarifications. Board President closes the public hearing. Note: No Board action is taken on this item. The related action item to adopt the resolution follows. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE None: The state allocates funds to the Vista unified School District for the specific purpose of purchasing instructional materials for grades TK-12 . File Attachments 6. PRESENTATION BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS: PUBLIC COMMENTS/COMMUNITY MEMBERS: Any member of the audience who wishes to hold and speak to an agenda item (or at the appropriate time, speak to an item not on the agenda) SHOULD COMPLETE A HOLD CARD AND PRESENT IT TO THE BOARD SECRETARY BEFORE ITEM 2.A. OR BEFORE THE MEETING BEGINS. In an effort to gain as much public input as possible, individual speakers will be limited to THREE MINUTES OR LESS. A TOTAL of 20 minutes will be held for public comments under Item 6.A. The remainder of public comments will be continued after completion of Discussion/Action items if necessary. Subject A. PUBLIC COMMENTS - ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA / ITEMS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 6. PRESENTATION BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS: PUBLIC COMMENTS/COMMUNITY MEMBERS: Any member of the audience who wishes to hold and speak to an agenda item (or at the appropriate time, speak to an item not on the agenda) SHOULD COMPLETE A HOLD CARD AND PRESENT IT TO THE BOARD SECRETARY BEFORE ITEM 2.A. OR BEFORE THE MEETING BEGINS. In an effort to gain as much public input as possible, individual speakers will be limited to THREE MINUTES OR LESS. A TOTAL of 20 minutes will be held for public comments under Item 6.A. The remainder of public comments will be continued after completion of Discussion/Action items if necessary. Type Information In an effort to gain as much public input as possible, individual speakers will be limited to THREE MINUTES OR LESS 20 minutes total will be allotted after 20 minutes. The Remainder of Public Comments will be heard before the conclusion of Board Business. File Attachments 7. Reports from School Related Organizations (3-5 Minutes) Subject A. VISTA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION (VTA) Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 7. Reports from School Related Organizations (3-5 Minutes) Type Report File Attachments Subject B. CALIFORNIA SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (CSEA) Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 7. Reports from School Related Organizations (3-5 Minutes) Type Report File Attachments Subject C. DISTRICT ENGLISH LEARNER ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DELAC) Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 7. Reports from School Related Organizations (3-5 Minutes) Type SUBMITTED BY: ISSUE/BACKGROUND: FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE File Attachments 8. Discussion/Action Items Subject A. RATIFY AND APPROVE PURCHASE ORDERS Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 8. Discussion/Action Items Type Action, Discussion SUBMITTED BY: MR. KEVIN LESKO, DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING, VIA DR. SHAWN T. LOESCHER, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT. ISSUE/BACKGROUND: Ratification of Purchase Orders, issued for the period from August 01, 2025 through August 30, 2025 is needed. A listing of all Purchase Orders shall be submitted to the Government Board per Education Code Section 17605. Attached is a listing of Purchase Orders for the period of August 01, 2025 through August 30, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: $9,531,439.74 Budgeted (Various Funds as listed in the Purchase Order Report). File Attachments PO Board Report Sep-11-2025.pdf (919 KB) Subject B. APPROVE THE 2024-2025 REPORT ON THE UNAUDITED ACTUALS AND ENDING FUND BALANCE AS PRESENTED Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 8. Discussion/Action Items Type Action, Discussion SUBMITTED BY: MS. ANA MACHADO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FISCAL SERVICES, AND DR. SHAWN T. LOESCHER, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT ISSUE/BACKGROUND: Education Code 42100 states that the Governing Board of each school district, on or before September 15 of each year, shall approve, in a format prescribed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, an annual financial statement of all receipts and expenditures of the district for the preceding fiscal year, and shall file the statement with the County Superintendent. This annual financial statement is known as the "Unaudited Actuals". The prescribed format required by the Superintendent of Public Instruction is known as SACS (Standardized Account Code Structure). The attached exhibit contains the status of all funds as of June 30, 2025. Once approved, a copy of the full SACS report will be available to the public on the Vista Unified School District website (www.vistausd.org), and also at our Fiscal Services department. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: N/A File Attachments 2024-25 VUSD Unaudited Actuals.pptx.pdf (1,699 KB) 24-25 Unaudited Actuals.pdf (1,521 KB) Subject C. APPROVE RESOLUTION 26-06 REGARDING APPROPRIATIONS SUBJECT TO THE "GANN" LIMIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY LAW Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 8. Discussion/Action Items Type Action, Discussion SUBMITTED BY: MS. ANA MACHADO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FISCAL SERVICES, AND DR. SHAWN T. LOESCHER, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT ISSUE/BACKGROUND: Proposition 4, passed in 1979 and known as the "Gann Limit", is a State Constitutional Amendment, adding Article XIII B to the State Constitution. The "Gann Limit" establishes limits on growth in appropriations made by state and local governments, including school districts. Education Code Sections 1629 & 42132, which implements aspects of Proposition 4, specify that by September 30th of each year, school districts governing boards must adopt a resolution identifying their estimated appropriations and limits for the current year and their actual appropriations and limits for the preceding year. The Gann Limit calculation sheet have been completed. Resolution No. 26-06 states that the District is in compliance with Article XIII B of the State Constitution. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: N/A File Attachments Gann Resolution 26-06.pdf (93 KB) FORM GANN.pdf (244 KB) Subject D. APPROVE THE MOU BETWEEN THE VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CALIFORNIA SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION CHAPTER #389 REGARDING INCREASE OF HOURS FOR SPECIFIC CLASSIFIED POSITIONS Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 8. Discussion/Action Items Type Action, Discussion SUBMITTED BY: Rachel D'Ambroso, Assistant Superintendent Human Relations ISSUE/BACKGROUND: Effective upon Board approval, all employees listed on the attached Memorandum of Understanding will receive an increase in hours and an increase in pay and benefits commensurate with their increased work hours. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE Funding 2025/2026 Fund 13 $80,441 File Attachments MOU_CNS Hour Increase .pdf (148 KB) Subject E. APPROVE THE MOU BETWEEN VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CALIFORNIA SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION CHAPTER #389 FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 8. Discussion/Action Items Type Action, Discussion SUBMITTED BY: Rachel D'Ambroso, Assistant Superintendent Human Relations ISSUE/BACKGROUND: The District continues to have an urgent need to hire more bus drivers. While the District is actively recruiting drivers, the District believes it may become necessary to contract out services for transportation bus drivers on a limited basis. Both the District and CSEA have met and discussed this matter and have come to the agreements outlined in the MOU. This MOU continues the current hiring incentive at $5,000 for new bus drivers hired and provides a $2,500 hiring incentive for new Transportation Assistants over two (2) years. This MOU also provides up to a $1,500 hiring incentive for any new bus driver trainee hired for the first time in the 2025/2026 school year. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE Transportation Services Contracts are unknown at this time. File Attachments 2025-2026_MOU_Transportation Contracting Out.pdf (1,180 KB) Subject F. APPROVE THE MOU BETWEEN VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CALIFORNIA SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION CHAPTER #389 FOR SPECIFIC ASSISTANT POSITIONS Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 8. Discussion/Action Items Type Action, Discussion SUBMITTED BY: Rachel D'Ambroso ISSUE/BACKGROUND: The District has an urgent need to hire assistants for Special Education, After School Programs, and Child Nutrition Services. While the District is actively recruiting additional workers, the District believes it may become necessary to contract out services for specific assistant positions on a limited basis. Both the District and CSEA have met and discussed this matter and have come to the agreements outlined in the MOU. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE Funding Source 2025-2026 GenFund/SPED $2,175,000 GENFund/ELOP $325,000 Total $2,500,000 File Attachments 2025-2026_MOU_IA Contracting Out.pdf (999 KB) Subject G. APPROVE THE MOU BETWEEN VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CALIFORNIA SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION CHAPTER # 389 REGARDING CHANGES TO THE FACILITIES PROJECT COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 8. Discussion/Action Items Type Action, Discussion SUBMITTED BY: Rachel D'Ambroso, Assistant Superintendent-Human Relations ISSUE/BACKGROUND: The District has completed a classification study for the Facilities Project Coordinator job description. The attached MOU identifies updates to the job description. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE None File Attachments 2024-2025_MOU_Facilities Project Coordinator.pdf (2,620 KB) Subject H. APPROVE THE MOU BETWEEN THE VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CALIFORNIA SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION AND ITS CHAPTER #389 REGARDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYS ADDED TO THE 2025/2026 SCHOOL YEAR Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 8. Discussion/Action Items Type Action, Discussion SUBMITTED BY: Rachel D'Ambroso, Assistant Superintendent Human Relations ISSUE/BACKGROUND: The attached Memorandum of Understanding provides three professional development days for all classified employees for the 2025/2026 school year. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE Funding 2025/2026 S&C LCFF $750,000 Educator Effectiveness $150,000 Total $900,000 File Attachments 2025-2026_MOU_Professional Development Days.pdf (156 KB) Subject I. APPROVE THE MOU BETWEEN THE VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE VISTA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION REGARDING SERVICE PROVIDER COVERAGE COMPENSATION Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 8. Discussion/Action Items Type Action, Discussion SUBMITTED BY: Rachel D'Ambroso, Assistant Superintendent, Human Relations ISSUE/BACKGROUND: There is a need for additional support from service providers in special education that include education specialists, psychologists, and speech language pathologists to complete assessments, IEP data collection, attend meetings, and complete reports for the remainder of the school year. The attached MOU modifies Article 30 of the current collective bargaining agreement to provide per diem hourly rate as determined by the teacher's placement on the salary schedule in lieu of the regular teacher hourly rate when providing coverage and support for special education. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE Fiscal Impact is unknown at this time / General Fund Unrestricted File Attachments MOU VTA VUSD Service Provider Coverage Compensation 9.5.25.pdf (95 KB) Subject J. APPROVE THE MOU BETWEEN THE VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE VISTA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION REGARDING INDEPENDENT STUDY AGREEMENT UPDATED GUIDELINES FOR TEACHERS Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 8. Discussion/Action Items Type Action, Discussion SUBMITTED BY: Rachel D'Ambroso, Assistant Superintendent Human Relations ISSUE/BACKGROUND: The Short-Term Independent Study Agreement has been updated and the District and the VTA intend to assess the impact of this new requirement. The attached MOU provides up to thirty minutes of paid time per independent study agreement completed by a classroom teacher with a survey for completion during the 2024/2025 school year. The thirty minutes of paid time per independent study agreement will continue through June 30, 2026. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE Unknown at this time File Attachments MOU VTA Regarding Short-Term Independent Study Agreement Updated Guidelines for Teachers (2).pdf (102 KB) Subject K. APPROVE THE MOU BETWEEN THE VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE VISTA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION REGARDING A DIGITAL PLATFORM Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 8. Discussion/Action Items Type Action, Discussion SUBMITTED BY: Rachel D'Ambroso, Assistant Superintendent Human Relations ISSUE/BACKGROUND: The District currently uses Edgenuity, a digital platform for credit recovery courses and limited first time instruction for high school students. The attached MOU addresses impacts and effects of this decision for certificated employees. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE None File Attachments VTA VUSD MOU Regarding Digital Platforms such as Edgenuity (2).pdf (121 KB) Subject L. ADOPT RESOLUTION No. 26-10 OF THE VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT DECLARING SUFFICIENCY OF STANDARDS-ALIGNED TEXTBOOKS/INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, 2025–26 Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 8. Discussion/Action Items Type Action, Discussion SUBMITTED BY : Dr. Eric Chagala, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Excellence and Innovation ISSUE/BACKGROUND : Following the required public hearing held on September 11, 2025, the Board is asked to adopt a resolution confirming that all students, including English learners, have sufficient, standards-aligned textbooks or instructional materials for use in ELA (including ELD), Mathematics, Science, History–Social Science, and, if offered, World Language and Health for the 2025–26 school year. For grades 9–12, appropriate science laboratory equipment is available for science courses. Where the District has adopted technology-based core materials, “sufficiency” includes ensuring students have the electronic equipment necessary to access the content both at school and at home. Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 26-10 declaring sufficiency of standards-aligned textbooks/instructional materials for the 2025-26 school year pursuant to EC Section 60119. Fiscal Impact/Funding Source: None. Adopting the resolution maintains eligibility for state instructional materials funding. Attachments: Resolution No. 26-10 ( EC Section 60119) Site-level sufficiency certifications File Attachments 25-26 Williams Textbook Sufficiency Resolution .pdf (84 KB) K-5 Instructional Materials Sufficiency - Principal's Annual Certification.pdf (2,387 KB) 6-12 Instructional Materials Sufficiency - Principal's Annual Certification.pdf (1,780 KB) 9. Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 9-14) - All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered by the Board to be routine and will be enacted by the Board in one motion in the form listed below. There will be no discussion on these items prior to the time the Board votes on the motion unless members of the Board, the staff, or the public request specific items to be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. The Superintendent and staff recommend APPROVAL OF ALL Consent Calendar items. Subject A. APPROVE BOARD MEETING MINUTES: AUGUST 4, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING AND AUGUST 7, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 9. Consent Calendar (Agenda Items 9-14) - All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered by the Board to be routine and will be enacted by the Board in one motion in the form listed below. There will be no discussion on these items prior to the time the Board votes on the motion unless members of the Board, the staff, or the public request specific items to be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. The Superintendent and staff recommend APPROVAL OF ALL Consent Calendar items. Type ISSUE/BACKGROUND: APPROVE BOARD MEETING MINUTES FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: N/A File Attachments 08.04.25 UN SpecialMeetingMinutes.pdf (133 KB) 08.07.25 UN RegularMeetingMinutes.pdf (176 KB) 10. Human Relations Subject A. APPROVE CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL REGISTER Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 10. Human Relations Type Action (Consent) SUBMITTED BY: Rachel D'Ambroso, Assistant Superintendent, Human Relations ISSUE: Personnel needs in the district have been provided for your information and approval. Justification of these needs include additional personnel, resignations, retirements, leaves of absence, releases, on loan agreements, education code options authorizing the assignment of teachers to teach outside their credentialed area thereby bringing the teacher assignment into compliance. Appendix A-4 of the VTA contract set stipends for Extra Duty Pay/Student Activities assignments. It states, “the district administration will determine on an annual basis what assignments will be filled and unit members, upon selection, will be notified within ten (10) days of their selection by the site administrator”. New Hire/Appointments: Name Position Site Eff. Date Balderas, Karina Counselor-Community Sch Vista High School 8/06/2025-2025-26 Sch Yr Beeche, Michelle Teacher-Science Vista Visions Academy 8/12/2025-2025-26 Sch Yr Cochrane, Stephen Ed Specialist-Mild/Moderate Vista Magnet MS 8/11/2025-2025-26 Sch Yr Huelsman, Kristina School Social Worker-ERMS Special Education Dept. 8/12/2025-2025-26 Sch Yr Ibave, Omar Teacher-Spanish VHS 9/02/2025-2025-26 Sch Yr Kehler, Paul Teacher-CTE-Theater VHS 8/14/2025-2025-26 Sch Yr Oliva, Samantha Teacher-5th Breeze Hill 7/01/2025-2025-26 Sch Yr Romberg, Olivia Teacher-TK Alamosa Park 8/08/2025-2025-26 Sch Yr Weagraff, Alexandra Teacher-3rd Mission Meadows 8/08/2025-2025-26 Sch Yr Leave of Absence /39-Month Reemployment Status Name Position Site Eff. Date Ed Code Options: (2025-2026): Name EC Option Subject Area Eff. Date Resignation Name Position Site Eff. Date Bray, Nadia Ed Specialist-Mild/Moderate Madison MS 6/04/2025 Clark, Jacqueline Ed Specialist-Mod/Severe MMdws 6/04/2025 Rawlins, Shelby Ed Specialist-Mod/Severe RMS 7/01/2025 Retirement Name Position Site Eff. Date Arosemena, Patricia Teacher Adult Education 06/13/2025-Non-PARS Stipends NAME POSITION AMOUNT BUDGET SITE COMMENT Bush, Alexis Lead SLP SPIT A 3% 865.83 Gen. Fund Cal Ave 2025-2026 Budget Rubis, Nicole Lead SLP SLIT A 3% 865.83 Gen. Fund Cal Ave 2025-2026 Budget Campbell, Danielle Lead Teacher - 3rd A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund AP 2025-2026 Budget Galvez, Anna Lead Teacher - 1st A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund AP 2025-2026 Budget Gonzalez, Karian Lead Teacher - 4th A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund AP 2025-2026 Budget Mendoza Arellano, Vanessa Lead Teacher - TK A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund AP 2025-2026 Budget Rogers, Hillary Lead Teacher - 5th A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund AP 2025-2026 Budget Bransford, Wendy Lead Teacher - 1st A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund BO 2025-2026 Budget Callahan, Maria Lead Teacher - 2nd A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund BO 2025-2026 Budget Robles, Maria Lead Teacher - Kinder A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund BO 2025-2026 Budget Silva, Jacob Lead Teacher - 4th A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund BO 2025-2026 Budget Thorp, Jenny Lead Teacher - 5th A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund BO 2025-2026 Budget Wolf, Leslie Lead Teacher - 3rd A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund BO 2025-2026 Budget Gorgueiro, Andrew Lead Teacher - 2nd A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund HAN 2025-2026 Budget Lundquist, Robert Lead Teacher - 1st A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund HAN 2025-2026 Budget McCarthy, Emily Lead Teacher - Special Ed A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund HAN 2025-2026 Budget Mendez, Alexis School Safety Patrol/Elem B 5% 2886.10 Gen. Fund HAN 2025-2026 Budget Mendez, Alexis Lead Teacher - 3rd A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund HAN 2025-2026 Budget Nakamoto, Jolene Lead Teacher - 4th A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund HAN 2025-2026 Budget Smith, Deifre Lead Teacher - K A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund HAN 2025-2026 Budget Tacbian, Erin Lead Teacher - 5th A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund HAN 2025-2026 Budget Godfrey, Jennifer Lead Teacher - SPED A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund LK 2025-2026 Budget Khalifeh, Stephanie School Safety Patrol/Elem B 5% 2886.10 Gen. Fund LK 2025-2026 Budget Barker, Amber Lead Teacher - 5th A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund MM 2025-2026 Budget Bockhorst, Cristi Lead Teacher - 4th A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund MM 2025-2026 Budget Cockroft, Evelynn Lead Teacher - K A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund MM 2025-2026 Budget Dill, Krista Lead Teacher - 2nd A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund MM 2025-2026 Budget Gallegos, Katrina Lead Teacher - 3rd A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund MM 2025-2026 Budget Livingston, Carrie Lead Teacher - SPED A 3% 1731.66 Gen.Fund MM 2025-2026 Budget Siulua, Valeri School Safety Patrol/Elem B 5% 2886.10 Gen. Fund MM 2025-2026 Budget Thomas, Karen Lead Teacher - TK A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund MM 2025-2026 Budget Warren, April Lead Teacher - 1st A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund MM 2025-2026 Budget Boelhauf, Kathleen Lead Teacher - TK SPLIT A 3% 865.83 Gen. Fund THE 2025-2026 Budget Darrow, Luisa Lead Teacher - Special Ed SPLIT A 3% 865.83 Gen. Fund THE 2025-2026 Budget Diaz, Claudia Lead Teacher 3rd A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund THE 2025-2026 Budget Elliott, Nicki Lead Teacher - 2nd A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund THE 2025-2026 Budget Flores, Martha School Safety Patrol/Elm B 5% 2886.10 Gen. Fund THE 2025-2026 Budget Hege, Rya Lead Teacher - 4th A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund THE 2025-2026 Budget Hendricks, Chelsea Lead Teacher - 5th A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund THE 2025-2026 Budget Pence, Tami Lead Teacher - TK/K SPLIT A 3% 865.83 Gen. Fund THE 2025-2026 Budget Sarsilmaz, Lisa Lead Teacher - 1st A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund THE 2025-2026 Budget Schmidt, Jill Lead Teacher - Special Ed. SPLIT A 3% 865.83 Gen. Fund THE 2025-2026 Budget Chien, Christopher School Safety Patrol/Elm B 5% 2886.10 Gen. Fund VAVPA 2025-2026 Budget Bronson, Kaci Journalism SPLIT B 5% 1443.05 Gen. Fund MMS 2025-2026 Budget Branson, Kaci ASB Advisor B 5% 2886.10 Gen. Fund MMS 2025-2026 Budget Bronson, Kaci Yearbook Advisor B 5% 2886.10 Gen. Fund MMS 2025-2026 Budget Darlingtn. Helen Lead Teacher - 8th A 3% 1761.66 Gen. Fund MMS 2025-2026 Budget Davey, Kelee Lead Teacher - English A 3% 1761.66 Gen. Fund MMS 2025-2026 Budget Hertz, Timothy Junalism SPLIT B 5% 1443.05 Gen. Fund MMS 2025-2026 Budget Jennison, Jessica Vocal Music B 5% 2886.10 Gen. Fund MMS 2025-2026 Budget Livingston, Juliana Lead Teacher - PE A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund MMS 2025-2026 Budget Lopez, Ian Lead Teacher - SpEd A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund MMS 2025-2026 Budget McIIroy, Erin Lead Teacher - 6th A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund MMS 2025-2026 Budget Nackley, Diana Drama B 5% 2886.10 Gen. Fund MMS 2025-2026 Budget Olguin, Esmeralda Lead Teacher - SpEd A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund MMS 2025-2026 Budget Paradee, Alexandra AVID Coordinator D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund MMS 2025-2026 Budget Schmitz, Jeffery Lead Teacher - Science A 35 1731.66 Gen. Fund MMS 2025-2026 Budget Schroeder, Marc Lead Teacher - Math A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund MMS 2025-2026 Budget Squibb, Zachary Band B 5% 2886.10 Gen. Fund MMS 2025-2026 Budget Squibb, Zachary Lead Teacher - Elective A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund MMS 2025-2026 Budget Stewart, Melanie Lead Teacher - 7th A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund MMS 2025-2026 Budget Torres-Mejia, Laura Lead Teacher - Social Studies. A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund MMS 2025-2026 Budget Anderson, Gregory Convert Band B 5% 2886.10 Gen. Fund RMS 2025-2026 Budget Asaro, Jessica Lead Teacher - SPED SPLIT A 3% 865.83 Gen. Fund RMS 2025-2026 Budget Esquibel, Julian ASB Advisor B 5% 2886.10 Gen. Fund RMS 2025-2026 Budget Gray, John AVID Coordinator D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund RMS 2025-2026 Budget Johnson, Dani Lead Teacher - Counseling A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund RMS 2025-2026 Budget Keith, Jullian Lead Teacher - SPED SPLIT A 3% 865.83 Gen. Fund RMS 2025-2026 Budget Klopfer, Erin Lead Teacher - Math SPLIT A 3% 865.83 Gen. Fund RMS 2025-2026 Budget Marshall, Grace Drama B 5% 2886.10 Gen. Fund RMS 2025-2026 Budget McBride, Breanna Yearbook B 5% 2886.10 Gen. Fund RMS 2025-2026 Budget McBride, Breanna Lead Teacher ELA SPLIT A 3% 865.83 Gen. Fund RMS 2025-2026 Budget Neal, Kassandra Lead Teacher - Math SPLIT A 3% 865.83 Gen. Fund RMS 2025-2026 Budget Oceguenda, Ryan Lead Teacher - Social Studies A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund RMS 2025-2026 Budget Pelletier-Inouye, Dawn Lead Teacher - VAVPA A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund RMS 2025-2026 Budget Pelletier-Inouye, Dawn Vocal Music B 5% 2886.10 Gen. Fund RMS 2025-2026 Budget Ramirez, Idalid Lead Teacher - ELD A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund RMS 2025-2026 Budget Solorzano, Carlene Lead Teacher - Science A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund RMS 2025-2026 Budget Wiley, Emily Lead Teacher - PE A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund RMS 2025-2026 Budget Zuris Hamilton, Isaiah Lead Teacher ELA SPLIT A 3% 865.83 Gen. Fund RMS 2025-2026 Budget Boian, Kristina Lead Teacher - Math A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund VIDA 2025-2026 Budget Bowen, Katherine Yearbook B 5% 2886.10 Gen. Fund VIDA 2025-2026 Budget Brollini, Charlotte Instrumental Music/Band B 5% 2886.10 Gen. Fund VIDA 2025-2026 Budget Brollini, Charlotte Vocal Music B 5% 2886.10 Gen. Fund VIDA 2025-2026 Budget Brumbaugh, Tyler Literary Magazine A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund VIDA 2025-2026 Budget Brumbaugh, Tayler Drama B 5% 2886.10 Gen. Fund VIDA 2025-2026 Budget Kellish, Dana Lead Teacher - History A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund VIDA 2025-2026 Budget Martin, Michelle AVID Coordinator D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund VIDA 2025-2026 Budget Ryan, Michelle ASB Advisor B 5% 2886.10 Gen. Fund VIDA 2025-2026 Budget Snyder, Jennifer Lead Teacher - STEM A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund VIDA 2025-2026 Budget Wiessner, Nicole Journalism B 5% 2886.10 Gen. Fund VIDA 2025-2026 Budget Yoder, Kellee Lead Teacher - SPED A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund VIDA 2025-2026 Budget Williams, Breann Lead Teacher - Humanities A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund VIDA 2025-2026 Budget Chinai, Santosh Lead Teacher 2% 1154.44 Gen. Fund AVHS 2025-2026 Budget Amatore, Nina Department Chair - World Language SPLIT E 8% 2308.80 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Ambruz Cisneros, Juvenal JV Asst. Soccer - Boys C 7% 4040.54 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Amicay III, Angel JV Softball D 8% 4329.15 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Anderson, Maurice JV Head Volleyball - Girls D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Anderson, Maurice JV Head Volleyball - Boys D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Belasco, Gianna Frosh Head Soccer - Girls SPLIT D 7.5% 2164.58 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Bisset, Jennifer Varsity Asst. Field Hockey D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Burke, Antonio Varsity Asst. Basketball - Boys F 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Camargo, Benjamin JV Asst. Basketball - Boys D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Caraway, Jhana JV Asst. Track - Girls D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Conley, Brent Varsity Head Baseball G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Conley, Brent Varsity Head Golf - Girls G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Cox, Ty JV Asst. Lacrosse - Girls D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Cox, Ty JV Head Cross Country - Girls SPLIT D 7.5% 2164.58 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Erickson, Jay Varsity Head Track - Girls G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Erickson, Jay Varsity Head Cross Country - Girls G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Evans, Richard Varsity Golf - Boys G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Findell, Christopher JV Head Cross Country D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Flanagan, Bryanna Varsity Head Field Hockey G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Forester, David Varsity Head E-Sports G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Gardner, Miriam Varsity Volleyball - Girls G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Gonzalez, Isabella Vartsity Asst. Softball SPLIT D 7.5% 2164.58 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Hidalgo, Matthew JV Head Golf - Girls D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Jaehn, Zachary Varsity Asst. Swimming - Boys D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Karchem, Neal Varsity Asst. Track - Boys F 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Kluc, Jane Varsity Asst. Swimming - Girls D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Krohn, Fred Varsity Asst. Volleyball - Boys D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Lee, Tony JV Head Golf - Boys D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Lee, Tony JV Asst. Golf - Girls C 7% 4040.54 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Lyons, Mario Frosh Head Basketball -Boys D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Lyons, Mario JV Head Track - Boys F 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Mahoney, Tara Varsity Head - Lacrosse Girls G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Martin, Maiah Varsity Asst. Volleyball - Girls D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget McQuarrie, Randal Varsity Asst. Softball SPLIT D 7.5% 2164.58 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Mickley, Brock JV Head Basketball - Boys F 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Minor, Jennifer Department Chair - World Language SPLIT E 8% 2308.80 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Montecino, Jacob Varsity Head Swimming - Girls G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Montecino, Jacob Varsity Head Swimming - Boys G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Montiel, Jessica Varsity Head Soccer - Girls G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Morales, Jessica JV Head Field Hockey D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Nunnally, Treasure Varsity Asst. Basketball - Girls F 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Palmer, Jennifer JV Head Track - Girls A 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Palmer, Jennifer Varsity Asst. Cross Country - Girls C 7% 4040.54 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Peppard, Steve JV Asst. Track - Boys D 8% 4329.15 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Peppard, Steve Varsity Head Cross Country - Boys G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Phelps, Julian JV Asst. Volleyball - Girls C 7% 4040.54 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Raphael, Brianna JV Head Cross Country - Girls SPLIT D 7.5% 2164.58 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Ramierez, Oscar JV Head Soccer - Boys D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Raphael, Brianna Varsity Asst. Lacrosse - Girls F 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Rodriguez, Cipriana Speech F 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Salazar, Adrian Frosh Head Soccer - Boy D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Schall, Alex JV Asst. Baseball C 7% 4040.54 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Schwaner, Maximilian JV Head Swimming - Boys D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Slater, Jonathan Varsity Asst. Golf - Girls D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Smith, Forest Varsity Head Track - Boys G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Smith, Forest Varsity Asst. Cross Country - Boys D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Smithfield, Michael JV Head E-Sports D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Sorrell, Cynthia Varsity Head Basketball - Girls G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Thompson, Anais C Varsity Asst. Soccer - Girls D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Thompson, Emily Fros Head Soccer - Girls SPLIT D 7.5% 2164.58 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Turax, Jamie Varsity Head Softball G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Valeiente, Dominic TV Studio Coordinator F 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Ventetuolo, Maximiliano Varsity Asst. Wrestling - Girls F 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Wathrer, Savannah JV Asst. Soccer - Girls SPLIT C 7% 2020.27 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Worley, Dan JV Asst. Softball C 7% 4040.54 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Wright, Robert Frosh Head Volleyball - Girls D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Wright, Robert Frosh Head Volleyball - Boys D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Yamasaki, Martha JV Asst. Soccer - Girls SPLIT C 7% 2020.27 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget Anderson, Carolyn Department Chair - Social Science F 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Arias, Roland Varsity Asst. Cross Country - girls D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Bence, Matthew Pageantry Head F 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Buckley, Lauren Varsity Asst. Volleyball - Girls D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Carmichael, Mirelle JV Head Tennis- Girls D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Chute, Rachel Class Advisor - 10th A 3% 1731.6 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Clark, Kelly Department Chair -CTE E 8% 4617.73 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Crestik, Christopher Varsity Asst. Football F 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Cooke, Katy JV Head Water Polo - Boys D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Debora, Jennifer JV Head Volleyball - Girls D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Desisto, Destinee Varstiy Asst. Tennis - Girls D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Dowdy, Jared JV Asst. Golf - Girls C 7% 4040.54 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Elston, Jason JV Asst. Football D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Emaus, Patrick Varsity Asst. Golf - Girls D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Fay, Tim JV Asst. Volleyball - Girls C 7% 4040.54 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Gaus, Victoria Varsity Head Tennis - Girls G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Gill, Travis Varsity Asst. Football F 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Gossein, Lindsay Varsity Head Volleyball - Girls G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Hall, Jennifer Department Chair - English G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Harris, Kimberli Frosh Head Volleyball - Girls D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Jellison, Jordan Assistant Marching D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Jellison, Jordan Assistant Band Director D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Johnston, Nicholas Varsity Head Water Polo - Boys G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund RBHVS 2025-2026 Budget Justice, Jason JV Head Flag Football - Girls F 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Keith, Neal JV Head Golf - Girls D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Koehler, Karissa Varsity Head Flag Football G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Koehler, Karissa Class Advisor - 12th B 5% 2886.10 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Kollar-Bachman, Renee Department Chair - Math G 10% 5771.20 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Lemus, Elidio Department Chair - World Language C 7% 4040.54 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Levings, Allison Pagentry Assistant D 7.5% 4329.15 ELOP Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget LoTempio, Steven Frosh Asst. Football D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget McKinnie, Terrence Varsity Head Football H 12% 6926.64 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Miller-Fay, Andrea Department Chair - ELD D 7% 4040.54 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Morales, Yelila Department Chair - PE E 8% 4617.76 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Morris, Michelle Department Chair - Counseling G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Navarrete, Monica Varsity Asst. Cheerleader D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Neumann, Melissa Department Chair - IB G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Patrick, Nicholas Varsity Asst. Football F 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Panters, Douglas Varsity Head E-Sports G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Perez, Nathan Varsity Head Cross Country - Boys G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Perez, Nathan JV Head Cross Country - Girls D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Pererz-Martinez, Mallory JV Head Coach Cheerleader D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Ramos, Romeo Varstiy Asst. Football F 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Rice, Alexander Varsity Asst. Football D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Ryder, Aida Department Chair - Science F 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Salazar, Victor Varsity Asst. Football F 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Shancehez, Leticia Varsity Head Golf - Girls G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Savage, Ariel JV Head Football F 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Savage, Jayden JV Asst. Football D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Schneibel, Rachel Varsity Head Field Hockey G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Shinsato, Tina JV Head Cross Country - Boys D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Silva Villalba, Cecilia JV Asst. Tennis - Girls C 7% 4040.54 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Simmrin, Randall Frosh Head Football F 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Simunovic Jr, Tomas Department Chair - SPED G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Stewart, Collin Frosh Head Water Polo - Boys D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Stuckey, Matthew Student Store E 8% 4617.76 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Stuckey, Matthew Class Advisor - 11th B 5% 2886.10 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Stuckey, Matthew Class Advisor - 9th A 3% 1731.66 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Stuckey, Matthew Varsity Head Cross Country - Girls G 10% 5772.20 Gen Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Tinkle, Ryan Varsity Asst. Water Polo Boys D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Tootikian, Jason Varsity Asst. Flag Football F 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Rootikian, Jason JV Asst. Water Polo - Boys C 7% 4040.54 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Wagner, Olivia Varsity Asst. Field Hockey D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund RBHVS 2025-2026 Budget Weirather, Robert Concert Band Director B 5% 2886.10 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Weirather, Robert Band Director H 12% 6926.64 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Weirather, Robert Department Chair- VAVPA F 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund RBHVS 2025-2026 Budget Wilks, Elizabeth Varsity Head - Cheerleader G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund RBVHS 2025-2026 Budget Worthington, Coby JV Asst. Flag Football D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Arceo, Ruben Varsity Asst. Football F 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Betters, Jacob Varsity Asst. Football F 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Brooks, Cynthia Department Chair - Social Science F 9% 55194.98 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Brown, Gillian Department Chair - World Language SPLIT E 8% 2358.80 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Brown, Joshua JV Head Tennis - Girls D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Burlinson, Gregory Varsity Asst. Flag Football F 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Carnohan, Eric Varsity Asst. Water Polo - Boys D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Collins, Christian JV Head Football F 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Coronel Jr., George Varsity Asst. Football F 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Cotter, Melissa Department Chair - English F 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Darling, Blaine Department Chair -Science F 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Flores, Arthur JV Head Cross Country D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Gallardi, Tyrone Varsity Asst. Football F 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Gonzalez, Lesley Department Chair - World Language SPLIT E 8% 2308.88 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Goodno, Donna Department Chair - CTE E 8% 4617.76 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Isbell, James Department Chair - AP/IB F 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Isbell, James Varsity Head Golf - Girls G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Juarez, Anthony Varsity Asst. Football F 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Kensick, Tammy Department Chair - Math F 9% 5194.98 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Olguin, Nicole Varsity Head Field Hockey G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Langford, Daniel Varsity Head Tennis - Girls G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Loredo, Charles JV Assist Football D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Macey, Alexander Varsity Asst. E-Sports D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Macey, Alexander JV Head E-Sports D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Madali, Jack JV Asst. Football D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Mahmouidi, Roya Academic Team Varsity B 5% 2886.10 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget McCarthy, Sonia Department Chair -VAVPA E 8% 4617.76 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget McHale, Ryan Varsity Head Football H 12% 6926.64 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget McWright, Cameron JV Asst. Football D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Myrphy, Owen Varsity Head E-Soports G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Munoz, Michelle JV Head Cross Country - Girls D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen.Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Murphy, Owen Department Chair - Tech C 7% 4040.54 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Navarro, Jose JV Asst. Coach Football D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Newman, Amber JV Asst. Tennis - Girls C 7% 4040.54 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Renison, Joanne Department Chair - Wellness C 7% 4040.54 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Reivera, Griselda Frosh Head Cross Conry D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Rogers, Blaze JV Head Golf - Girls D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Rodriguez, Phoenix Varsity Asst. Cheer Coach D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Rodriguez, Sonia Varsity Head Cross Country G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Romney, Becky Academic Advisor JV B 5% 2886.10 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Romney, Becky Varsity Asst. Field Hockey D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Rosales, Geovany Assistant Band Director D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Salomone, Geno Department Chair - SPED F 9% 5194.80 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Sanchez Hernandez, Sinai JV Asst. Cheerleader C 7% 4040.54 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Santana Jr, Felix Department Chair - Counseling G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Smethurst, Kyle JV Head Water Polo - Boys D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Spence, David Varsity Head Water Polo - Boys G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Spence, Joshua Frosh Head Water Poo - Boys D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Sutton Jr., Philip Varsity Asst. Tennis - Girls D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Sutherlin, Leigh Choral Accompanist D 7.5% 4329.15 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Thompson, Charles Department Chair - PE E 8% 4617.76 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget Woods, Robert Varsity Head Flag Football G 10% 5772.20 Gen. Fund VHS 2025-2026 Budget FISCAL IMPACT / FUNDING SOURCE: Budgeted within site funds. File Attachments Subject B. APPROVE CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REGISTER Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 10. Human Relations Type Action (Consent) SUBMITTED BY: Grant Leggette II, Classified HR Director ISSUE/BACKGROUND: FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE File Attachments September 11, 2025 Board Register.pdf (118 KB) Subject C. APPROVE NEW POSITIONS TO BE ADDED TO THE 2025-26 BUDGET Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 10. Human Relations Type Action (Consent) SUBMITTED BY: Rachel D'Ambroso, Assistant Superintendent Human Relations ISSUE/BACKGROUND: The Board of Trustees is responsible for approving the District's annual budget and authorizing adjustments at the financial reporting periods. The attached list identifies new positions to be added to the 2025-26 school year which require Board approval. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: General Fund, Unrestricted (Budgeted) Funding Source Amount Unrestricted General Funding $288,519 File Attachments New Positions 2025-2026 - September 11, 2025.pdf (49 KB) Subject D. SECOND READING AND ADOPT REVISED BOARD POLICIES 4112.9, 4212.9, 4312.9 EMPLOYEE NOTIFICATIONS Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 10. Human Relations Type Action (Consent) SUBMITTED BY: Rachel D'Ambroso, Assistant Superintendent Human Relations ISSUE/BACKGROUND: The District has contracted with the California School Boards Association (CSBA) for its policy manual updates and related services. Updated policy guidelines from CSBA are issued five times per year and contain sample language to reflect legislative or related changes. In addition, new and/or revised policies may be brought to the Board based on District goals and needs. The attached Board Policies 4112.9, 4212.9 and 4312.9 are a series of policies and administrative regulations relating to Personnel . Within this series, there are distinctions between the different categories of employees: 4100 Series: Certificated Personnel that require a credential through the California Teaching Commission (CTC) 4200 Series: Classified Personnel that do not require a credential throught the CTC 4300 Series: Administrative and Supervisory Personnel Information is typically similar on the topics relating to different employee groups. Any differences in specific requirements, responsibilities, and regulations that apply to each category of school personnel will be highlighted in the attached presentation. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE Not Applicable File Attachments Second Reading BP 4112.9 Employee Notifications.pdf (154 KB) Second Reading BP 4212.9 Employee Notifiations.pdf (153 KB) Second Reading 4312.9 Employee Notifications.pdf (154 KB) Subject E. SECOND READING AND ADOPT REVISED BOARD POLICIES 4227, 4327 TEMPORARY ATHLETIC TEAM COACHES Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 10. Human Relations Type Action (Consent) SUBMITTED BY: Rachel D'Ambroso, Assistant Superintendent Human Relations ISSUE/BACKGROUND: The District has contracted with the California School Boards Association (CSBA) for its policy manual updates and related services. Updated policy guidelines from CSBA are issued five times per year and contain sample language to reflect legislative or related changes. In addition, new and/or revised policies may be brought to the Board based on District goals and needs. The attached Board policies 4227 and 4327 are a series of policies and administrative regulations relating to Personnel . Within this series, there are distinctions between the different categories of employees: 4200 Series: Classified Personnel that do not require a teaching credential through the California Teaching Commission 4300 Series: Administrative and Supervisory Personnel Information is typically similar on the topics relating to different employee groups. Any differences in specific requirements, responsibilities, and regulations that apply to each category of school personnel will be highlighted in the attached presentation. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE Not Applicable File Attachments Second Reading BP 4227 Temporary Athletic Team Coaches.pdf (163 KB) Second Reading BP 4327 Temporary Athletic Team Coaches.pdf (163 KB) Subject F. APPROVAL OF SUBSEQUENT VARIABLE TERM WAIVER REQUEST Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 10. Human Relations Type Action (Consent) SUBMITTED BY: Rachel D'Ambroso, Assistant Superintendent, Human Relations ISSUE/BACKGROUND: Board action is required to approve the submission of a Subsequent Variable Term Waiver Request to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Board action to waive Ed Code: 44253.11 Ed Code 44253.11 pertains to the Completion of Staff Development (CCSD) and the Designated Subject Career Technical Education and Special Subjects Credential holders. Approval of this waiver is to meet credential compliance for serving English Learners. James Arens was hired as the Career Technical Education teacher for the Culinary Arts Program at Vista High School in the 2024-2025 school year. Mr. Arens is currently enrolled in the San Diego County Office of Education Career Technical Education (CTE) Credential Program to complete the program requirements for the Clear CTE: Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation credential which will include completion of the English Learner authorization. Mr. Arens has successfully completed the 2024-2025 school year and will be working on the second year of experience and completion of the SDCOE Career Technical Education Program in the 2025-2026 school year. It is recommended that the Governing Board take formal action to approve the Subsequent Variable Term Waiver Request to waive Ed Code: 44253.11 from August 13, 2025, to June 30, 2026, for the following Career Technical Education Teacher: James Arens-VHS/Career Technical Education Teacher-Culinary Arts FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: None File Attachments Subject G. APPROVAL OF VARIABLE TERM WAIVER REQUEST Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 10. Human Relations Type Action (Consent) SUBMITTED BY: Rachel D'Ambroso, Assistant Superintendent, Human Relations ISSUE/BACKGROUND: The California Commission on Teacher credentialing requires all teachers meet English Learner authorization certification requirements to serve English Learner students. Career Technical Education credential holders can meet English Learner authorization requirements by completion of the Career Technical Education Credential Program which embeds the Certificate of Completion of Staff Development (CCSD) through the San Diego County Office of Education. Board approval of this Variable Term waiver request from August 13, 2025, to June 30, 202