Main Governing Board

4 Thursday, January 15, 2026 THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 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 5:00PM OPEN SESSION AT 6:00PM OR WHEN CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNS IF THAT OCCURS AFTER 6:00PM. ---------------------------- 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 5:00pm and before 6:00pm 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 5:00 P.M. Subject A. CALL TO ORDER IN OPEN SESSION Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 1. Closed Session 5:00 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. COMPLAINT AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE (GOVERNMENT CODE 54957) Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 1. Closed Session 5:00 P.M. Type File Attachments Subject C. STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION FOR EXPULSION ON CASE NUMBERS B4-2025/26 AND B5-2025/26 Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 1. Closed Session 5:00 P.M. Type Action (Consent) SUBMITTED BY: Dr. Joan Faus, Executive Director, Student Support Services ISSUE/BACKGROUND: FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE File Attachments Subject D. STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION FOR READMISSION OF STUDENT CASE NUMBERS B13-2024/25, W6-2021/22, B18-2024/25, W12-2022/23 Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 1. Closed Session 5:00 P.M. Type Action (Consent) SUBMITTED BY: Dr. Joan Faus, Executive Director, Student Support Services FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE Additional ADA File Attachments Subject E. APPROVE FINAL SETTLEMENT AND RELEASE AGREEMENT FOR OAH CASE 2025090124 Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 1. Closed Session 5:00 P.M. Type Action (Consent) SUBMITTED BY: Jennifer Gruman, Special Education Director ISSUE/BACKGROUND: FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: File Attachments Subject F. THREAT TO PUBLIC FACILITIES, CYBER SECURITY (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957) Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 1. Closed Session 5:00 P.M. Type SUBMITTED BY: ISSUE/BACKGROUND: FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE File Attachments 2. Open Session/Regular Meeting 6:00 P.M. Subject A. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL - PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 2. Open Session/Regular Meeting 6:00 P.M. Type Procedural BOARD MEMBERS Mike Markov, President Cipriano Vargas, Vice President Martha Alvarado, Clerk Rena Marrocco, Board Member Sue Martin, Board 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 STUDENT BOARD MEMBERS Adnan Amro, Rancho Buena Vista High School Brayan Solano Lara, Major General Murray High School Melina Sanchez, Vista High School Taylor Barrameda , Mission Vista High School File Attachments Subject B. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 2. Open Session/Regular Meeting 6:00 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 Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 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 Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 4. Approval of Agenda Type Procedural File Attachments 5. 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 5.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 Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 5. 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 5.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 6. Public Hearing Subject A. NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 6. Public Hearing Type Information, Procedural NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (VUSD) IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Vista Unified School District Improvement Corporation will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 6:45 pm In Person at the Vista Unified School District Office Board Room and virtually via Live Stream for the purpose of organization, election of officers, and the transaction of any other business to come before the Board of Directors. File Attachments Subject B. ANNUAL MEETING OF VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION, CALL TO ORDER ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OPEN ELECTIONS OF OFFICERS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 6. Public Hearing Type Information SUBMITTED BY: Dr. Shawn Loescher, Assistant Superintendent-Business Services ISSUE/BACKGROUND: The current Corporation by-laws require the Board of Directors to annually elect officers who are authorized to act on the Corporation's behalf. In the past, the officers of the Vista Unified School District Board of Trustees have served the same capacity in their role on the Corporation's Board of Directors. All Board members are Directors for the Corporation. The officers include President, Vice President, and Secretary. It is recommended that the Board of Directors of the Vista Unified School District Improvement Corporation elect the President of the Board of Trustees to be President of the Corporation; the Vice President of the Board of Trustees to be Vice President of the Corporation, and the Clerk of the Board of Trustees to be Secretary of the Corporation. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: None File Attachments Subject C. APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 6. Public Hearing Type Action SUBMITTED BY: Dr. Shawn Loescher, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services ISSUE/BACKGROUND: In 1991, the Vista Unified School District created a nonprofit corporation, the Vista Unified School District Improvement Corporation, in order to permit the District to implement lease financing, including certificate of participation, of potential school sites. As the sole member of the Corporation, the Vista Unified School District Board of Trustees must appoint the Corporation’s Board of Directors. Because the Corporation’s Board of Directors has 5 seats, in the past; the District Trustees routinely have served the role of the Corporation’s Directors. REPORT/PROPOSAL : Membership on the District’s Board of Trustees has changed since the last meeting of the Vista Unified School District Improvement Corporation. In order for the Vista Unified School District Improvement Corporation to take action on the amendments to the lease documents, the District Board of Trustees must appoint new individuals to the Corporation’s Board of Directors. It is recommended that the members of the District’s Board of Trustees be appointed ex officio to the offices of the Corporation’s Board of Directors. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: None File Attachments Subject D. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 26-19 OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF 2026 CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 6. Public Hearing Type Action SUBMITTED BY: DR. SHAWN T. LOESCHER, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT ISSUE/BACKGROUND: The Vista Unified School District Improvement Corporation (the “Corporation”) has been formed for the purpose of providing assistance in the financing and refinancing of facilities to Vista Unified School District (the “District”). The District has requested the assistance of the Corporation in financing certain capital improvements to District facilities (the “Project”) from the proceeds of the District’s 2026 Certificates of Participation to be issued in the maximum principal amount of $25,000,000 (the “Certificates”), together with any other funds of the District legally available for such purpose. The Certificates do not require the approval of the voters of the District and are expected to be sold by competitive sale. A variety of exhibit documents are being approved in substantially complete form and those documents will be finalized at future points in the transaction. These documents include the following: Site Lease – a lease between the District and the Corporation (the “Site Lease”) under which the District will lease certain real property and improvements (the “Property”) to the Corporation. Lease Agreement – a lease agreement between the District and the Corporation (the “Lease”) under which the Corporation has agreed to lease the Property back to the District. Trust Agreement – an agreement among U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, (the “Trustee”), the Corporation, and the District. The Trustee has agreed to execute and deliver the Certificates, each evidencing fractional interests in the lease payments and prepayments made by the District under the Lease. Assignment Agreement – an agreement between the Trustee and the Corporation under which the Corporation assigns to the Trustee its rights to receive the lease payments to be paid by the District pursuant to the Lease. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE The costs of the execution and delivery of the Certificates will be paid from the proceeds of Certificates. The District will covenant in the Lease to make the lease payments from any lawfully available source of funds, but expects to make the lease payments from revenues received under the various Redevelopment Pass-Through Agreements in which the District participates. File Attachments CORPORATION RESOLUTION 26-19 - Vista USD 2026 COPs(4474419.2).pdf (88 KB) CORPORATION SITE LEASE - Vista USD 2026 COPs(4474410.2).pdf (136 KB) LEASE AGREEMENT - Vista USD 2026 COPs(4474409.2).pdf (537 KB) TRUST AGREEMENT - Vista USD 2026 COPs(4474401.2).pdf (716 KB) ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT - Vista USD 2026 COPs(4474408.2).pdf (125 KB) Subject E. ADJOURNMENT OF VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION MEETING/RECONVENE TO REGULAR MEETING OF THE VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 6. Public Hearing Type Procedural File Attachments 7. Reports from School Related Organizations (3-5 Minutes) Subject A. VISTA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION (VTA) Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 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 Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 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 Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 7. Reports from School Related Organizations (3-5 Minutes) Type Report File Attachments January 15, 2026 DELAC recommendations to board .pdf (362 KB) 8. Discussion/Action Items Subject A. RATIFY PURCHASE ORDERS Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 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 December 01, 2025 through January 05, 2026 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 December 01, 2025 through January 05, 2026. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: $2,981,895.06 Budgeted (Various Funds as listed in the Purchase Order Report). File Attachments PO Board Report Jan-15-2026.pdf (705 KB) Subject B. ACCEPT THE AUDIT REPORTS FOR THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 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: Pursuant to Education Code Section 41010, an annual audit of the District's financial statements and internal controls is required to be completed and submitted to the California State Controller. The District's contracted external audit firm, Eide Bailly LLP, has completed its report covering the District's financial operations for the 2024-2025 school year. Eide Bailly LLP also performs the audit of our Bond Measure LL annually. A copy of both audit reports are at the Fiscal Services department for public review. Additionally, a copy will be available on the District's web page under Business Services: Financial Reports ( https://www.vistausd.org/departments/businessservices/fiscal-services/financial-reports ). A copy of the audit reports will be provided at the board meeting for public review. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE Not Applicable. File Attachments Vista Unified SD 2025 Final Financial Statements.pdf (1,408 KB) Vista Unified SD 2025 Final Governance Letter.pdf (261 KB) Vista Unified SD Msr LL 2025 Final Financial Statements.pdf (548 KB) Vista Unified SD Msr LL 2025 Final Governance Letter.pdf (239 KB) Subject C. APPROVE CITY OF VISTA RENEWAL AGREEMENT FOR JOINT USE OF FUELING STATION Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 8. Discussion/Action Items Type Action SUBMITTED BY: MS. TRACY MANGOLD, DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION, VIA DR. SHAWN T. LOESCHER, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT ISSUE/BACKGROUND: The District entered into an agreement with the City of Vista on February 22, 1994 for the Development, Maintenance, and Operation of Fueling Stations. The parties then entered into a subsequent agreement on February 1, 2021, to ensure compliance with the District Education Code, which requires Board approval of such agreements every five years. The 2021 agreement expires in February 2026.The City of Vista continues to operate and maintain the Fuel Facilities and the District desires to continue purchasing the gasoline and diesel fuels. This agreement will continue the obligations of both parties, including reimbursement by the District to the City for the fuels it uses. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: Not Applicable File Attachments City of Vista and VUSD Fueling Station Contract 2026.3.pdf (139 KB) Subject D. APPROVE SALARY INCREASES AND AN INCREASE TO HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS FOR CERTIFICATED MANAGEMENT AND ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENTS Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 8. Discussion/Action Items Type Action, Discussion SUBMITTED BY: Rachel D'Ambroso, Assistant Superintendent Human Relations ISSUE/BACKGROUND: On October 6, 2025 , the District and the Vista Teachers Association reached a tentative agreement for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement that will be in effect from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 for salary increases. Certificated Management Non-Representative Groups and Assistant Superintendents are brought to the Board as two groups of employees for the equivalent compensation increase. We respectfully ask the Board to approve a 2% salary increase effective July 1, 2025, a 2% salary increase effective July 1, 2026, and a 2% salary increase effective July 1, 2027. Additional compensation increases to Health and Welfare Benefits would include a two tier benefit district contribution effective July 1, 2025 to include $14,835.36 for a single plan and $18,221.76 for a family plan. Corresponding updated salary schedules are attached for the 2% salary increase effective July 1, 2025. The AB1200 is pending approval from the San Diego County Office of Education. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE Job Title Adult GFR GFU/SPED Grand Total Certificated Management $ 12,262 $14,544 $367,694 $ 394,500 Assistant Supts (2) $ 6,065 $6,166 $12,231 Grand Total $ 12,262 $ 20,609 $ 373,860 $ 406,731 Fiscal Impact/Funding Source Gen Fund Restr/Unrestr AdEd 2025/2026 $ 394,469 $12,262 2026/2027 $ 661,874 $20,881 2027/2028 $ 955,293 $29,499 File Attachments 25_26 Cert Mgmt with 2 Percent.pdf (513 KB) 25_26 Asst Supt with 2 percent.pdf (252 KB) AB 1200 MGMT 01.15.26.pdf (1,326 KB) Subject E. APPROVE SALARY INCREASE AND AN INCREASE TO HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS FOR CLASSIFIED CONFIDENTIAL, SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT NON-REPRESENTATIVE GROUPS Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 8. Discussion/Action Items Type Action, Discussion SUBMITTED BY: Rachel D'Ambroso, Assistant Superintendent, Human Relations ISSUE/BACKGROUND: On October 6, 2025, the District and the Vista Teachers Association reached a tentative agreement for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement that will be in effect from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 for salary increases. Classified Confidential, Supervisory and Management Non-Representative Groups are brought to the Board as three of the groups of employees for the equivalent compensation increase. We respectfully ask the Board to approve a 2% salary increase effective July 1, 2025, a 2% salary increase effective July 1, 2026, and a 2% salary increase effective July 1, 2027. Additional compensation increases to Health and Welfare Benefits would include a two tier benefit district contribution effective July 1, 2025 to include $14,835.36 for a single plan and $18,221.76 for a family plan. Corresponding updated salary schedules are attached for salary increase effective July 1, 2025. The AB1200 is pending approval from the San Diego County Office of Education. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE Job Title Child Nutrition GFR GFU/SPED Grand Total Classified Confidential, Supervisory and Management $11,914 $90,296 $18,026 $ 120,236 Assistant Sup (1) $5,829 $ 5,829 Grand Total $ 11,914 $ 96,125 $ 18,026 $ 126,065 Fiscal Impact/Funding Source Gen Fund Restr/Unrestr Child Nutrition 2025/2026 $108,039 $18,026 2026/2027 $181,277 $ 31,997 2027/2028 $261,641 $45,967 File Attachments 25_26 Class Confidential with 2 Percent.pdf (469 KB) 25_26 Class Mgmt with 2 Percent.pdf (277 KB) 25_26 Class Supervisor with 2 Percent.pdf (478 KB) AB 1200 MGMT 01.15.26.pdf (1,326 KB) Subject F. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 26-20 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 2026 CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 8. Discussion/Action Items Type Action, Discussion SUBMITTED BY: DR. SHAWN T. LOESCHER, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT ISSUE/BACKGROUND: The District is considering the execution and delivery of certificates of participation (the "Certificates") to finance certain capital improvements to District facilities (the "Projects"), with a targeted closing date during the week of February 16, 2026. The Certificates do not require the approval of the voters of the District and are expected to be sold by negotiated sale to BofA Securities, as underwriter (the "Underwriter"). The resolution and several legal and disclosure documents are being approved in substantially final form, by adoption of the resolution, and such documents will be finalized at future points in the transaction. The referenced documents include the following: Site Lease – a lease between the District and the Corporation (the “Site Lease”) under which the District will lease certain real property and improvements (the “Property”) to the Corporation. Lease Agreement – a lease agreement between the District and the Corporation (the “Lease”) under which the Corporation has agreed to lease the Property back to the District. Trust Agreement – an agreement among U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, (the “Trustee”), the Corporation, and the District. The Trustee has agreed to execute and deliver the Certificates, each evidencing fractional interests in the lease payments and prepayments made by the District under the Lease. Assignment Agreement – an agreement between the Trustee and the Corporation under which the Corporation assigns to the Trustee its rights to receive the lease payments to be paid by the District pursuant to the Lease. Certificate Purchase Agreement - and agreement between the District and the Underwriter, whereby the Underwriter agrees to purchase all of the Certificates and resell them to investors in a public offering. Preliminary Official Statement (the "POS") - the marketing document that will be distributed to investors to permit term to make a decision whether to invest in the Certificates. Continuing Disclosure Agreement - required by federal securities laws and obligates the District to provide annual reports to the municipal marketplace through an online portal to update the information provided to investors in the POS. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE The costs of the execution and delivery of the Certificates will be paid from the proceeds of Certificates. The District will covenant in the Lease to make the lease payments from any lawfully available source of funds, but expects to make the lease payments from revenues received under the various Redevelopment Pass-Through Agreements in which the District participates. File Attachments DISTRICT RESOLUTION 26-20 - Vista USD 2026 COPs(4474416.2).pdf (147 KB) SITE LEASE - Vista USD 2026 COPs(4474410.2).pdf (136 KB) LEASE AGREEMENT - Vista USD 2026 COPs(4474409.2).pdf (537 KB) TRUST AGREEMENT - Vista USD 2026 COPs(4474401.2).pdf (716 KB) ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT - Vista USD 2026 COPs(4474408.2).pdf (125 KB) CERTIFICATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT - Vista USD 2026 COPs(4474568.2).pdf (354 KB) Preliminary Official Statement (POS) - Vista USD 2026 COPs(4474411.3).pdf (900 KB) Subject G. SELECTION & AWARD OF VENDOR FOR V2526018RFQP - LEASE-LEASEBACK, RANCHO BUENA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTING SERVICES Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 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: On November 20, 2025, the district issued V2526018RFQP as a combined request for qualifications and proposals to identify a vendor for the Rancho Buena Vista High School Track and Field Replacement Project, which will be executed using a lease-leaseback delivery method. By the submission deadline of December 17, 2025, the district received proposals from five companies: Barnhart-Reese, Bernards, Neff Construction, Swinerton, and Telacu. A diverse panel of evaluators reviewed and assessed those proposals. Based on the scoring, Bernards, and Swinerton were invited to proceed in the RFP process to a interview. A virtual interview was held on Monday, January 5, 2026. District staff recommends awarding the contract to Bernards as the selected vendor for the Request for Qualifications/Proposals V24250020RFP, and furthermore, recommends entering into a lease-leaseback agreement with Bernards to undertake the Rancho Buena Vista High School Track and Field Replacement Project. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: Not to exceed $7,360,000, Budgeted (Restricted, Fund 40). File Attachments 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: DECEMBER 11, 2025 REGULAR MEETING Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 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 Action (Consent) ISSUE/BACKGROUND: APPROVE BOARD MEETING MINUTES. File Attachments 12.11.25 UN RegularMeetingMinutes.pdf (203 KB) 10. Human Relations Subject A. APPROVE CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL REGISTER Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 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 Kasper, Nichole Teacher: Mathematics VMMS 1/6/26 Larson, Shelby Speech Language Pathologist SpEd/VHS 1/5/26 McCurdy, Alexandria Ed. Specialist Mild/Mod FO/GV 1/6/26 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 MacKinnon, Rosa SLP SpEd - VHS 12/19/2025 Retirement Name Position Site Eff. Date Stipends NAME POSITION AMOUNT BUDGET SITE COMMENT Zaitz, Jason Varsity Asst. E-sports D 7.5% 4415.70 Gen. Fund MVHS 2025-2026 Budget FISCAL IMPACT / FUNDING SOURCE: Budgeted within site funds. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Certificated Personnel Register. File Attachments Subject B. APPROVE CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REGISTER Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 10. Human Relations Type Action (Consent) SUBMITTED BY: Jan Westurlund, Director, Classified HR Director ISSUE/BACKGROUND: FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE File Attachments January 15, 2026 Board Register.pdf (79 KB) 11. Student Support Services Subject A. STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION FOR EXPULSION ON CASE NUMBERS B4-2025/26 AND B5-2025/26 Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 11. Student Support Services Type Action (Consent) SUBMITTED BY: Dr. Joan Faus, Executive Director, Student Support Services ISSUE/BACKGROUND: The Administrative Hearing Panel met to review charges against students in the Vista Unified School District. The charges are serious enough to warrant expulsion. (Note: Due to the confidentiality of this matter, the Board may review these cases in closed session.) Background: Case Number Birthdate Grade School B4-2025/26 4/10/2012 8 MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL B5-2025/26 4/18/2012 8 MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: Possible loss of ADA File Attachments Subject B. STAFF'S RECOMMENDATION FOR READMISSION OF STUDENT CASE NUMBERS B13-2024/25, W6-2021/22, B18-2024/25, W12-2022/23 Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 11. Student Support Services Type Action (Consent) SUBMITTED BY: Dr. Joan Faus, Executive Director, Student Support Services ISSUE/BACKGROUND: Student Support Services staff have verified, and the Readmission Hearing Panel has met with the students and their parent(s)/legal guardian to investigate compliance with the conditions of the expulsion, and have stressed behavior, academic, and attendance expectations. The following requests for readmission to the Vista Unified School District are accepted: Case Number Birthdate Grade School Of Residence B13-2024/25 5/12/2012 8 MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL W6-2021/22 6/17/2008 12 VISTA HIGH SCHOOL B18-2024/25 12/9/2010 9 VISTA HIGH SCHOOL W12-2022/23 3/04/2010 10 RANCHO BUENA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE Additional ADA File Attachments Subject C. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF REVISED BOARD POLICY 5125: STUDENT RECORDS Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 11. Student Support Services Type Action (Consent) SUBMITTED BY: Dr. Joan Faus, Executive Director, Student Support Services 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. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: N/A File Attachments Policy 5125 Student Records.pdf (169 KB) Subject D. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF REVISED BOARD POLICY 5131 CONDUCT Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 11. Student Support Services Type Action (Consent) SUBMITTED BY: Dr. Joan Faus, Executive Director, Student Support Services 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. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: N/A File Attachments Policy 5131 Conduct.pdf (161 KB) Subject E. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF REVISED BOARD POLICY 5131.8: MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICES Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 11. Student Support Services Type Action (Consent) SUBMITTED BY: Dr. Joan Faus, Executive Director, Student Support Services 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. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: N/A File Attachments Policy 5131.8 Mobile Communication Devices.pdf (159 KB) Subject F. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF REVISED BOARD POLICY 5141.52: SUICIDE PREVENTION Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 11. Student Support Services Type Action (Consent) SUBMITTED BY: Dr. Joan Faus, Executive Director, Student Support Services 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. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: N/A File Attachments Policy 5141.52 Suicide Prevention.pdf (164 KB) Subject G. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF REVISED BOARD POLICY 5145.13: RESPONSE TO IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 11. Student Support Services Type Action (Consent) SUBMITTED BY: Dr. Joan Faus, Executive Director, Student Support Services 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. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: N/A File Attachments Policy 5145.13 Response To Immigration Enforcement.pdf (158 KB) Subject H. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF REVISED BOARD POLICY 5146: MARRIED/PREGNANT/PARENTING STUDENTS Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 11. Student Support Services Type Action (Consent) SUBMITTED BY: Dr. Joan Faus, Executive Director, Student Support Services 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. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: N/A File Attachments Policy 5146 MarriedPregnantParenting Students.pdf (174 KB) 12. Special Education Subject A. APPROVE FINAL SETTLEMENT AND RELEASE AGREEMENT FOR OAH CASE 2025090124 Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 12. Special Education Type Action (Consent) SUBMITTED BY: Jennifer Gruman, Special Education Director ISSUE/BACKGROUND: FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: $28,250 using Special Education Funds File Attachments 13. Educational Excellence and Innovation Subject A. NEW HIGH SCHOOL COURSES FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 13. Educational Excellence and Innovation Type Action (Consent) SUBMITTED BY : Dr. Eric Chagala, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Excellence and Innovation ISSUE/BACKGROUND : Approval of the Board of Trustees is requested for the new high school courses. New high school courses and substantive course content revisions require approval by the Board of Trustees prior to being offered to students. Proposed courses are reviewed through a collaborative process at both the site and district levels before submission to the Board. This review process includes subject-area teachers; the High School Curriculum Council, comprised of department chairs, counseling staff, assistant principals, principals, and district administrators representing all high schools; the Educational Excellence and Innovation Department; and the District Parent Advisory Committee, which includes parent representatives from each school in the district. Upon approval by the Board of Trustees, courses may be offered at any high school within the district. The Board of Trustees has received a course outline for each of the proposed courses listed below. Course descriptions are available for public review in the Educational Excellence and Innovation Department of the Vista Unified School District. Approval of the proposed new high school courses and/or course content revisions is respectfully requested. New 2025-2026 High School Course Proposals: Cinema and Culture CTE Theater Arts 1 FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: There is no impact to the general fund. File Attachments Cinema and Culture pdf.pdf (1,048 KB) CTE Theater Arts 1.pdf (1,138 KB) Subject B. NEW HIGH SCHOOL PRIMARY TEXTBOOKS/INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 13. Educational Excellence and Innovation Type Action (Consent) SUBMITTED BY : Dr. Eric Chagala, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Excellence and Innovation ISSUE/BACKGROUND : New high school textbooks/instructional materials, both primary and supplemental, require approval by the Board of Trustees. Primary textbooks/instructional materials are used in core classes: math, English language arts, English language development (ELD), History/Social Studies, and Science as well as world language and health. Supplemental textbooks/instructional materials are used for instruction in elective courses or to supplement instruction in core classes. Textbooks/instructional materials may be provided to students as a hard copy and digitally. We request approval of the new primary and supplemental textbooks/instructional materials by the Board of Trustees. High School PrimaryTextbook/Instructional Materials: Sexual Health Education for Today’s Youth (High School), 2025 ed. High School Supplemental Textbook/Instructional Materials: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah Beloved by Toni Morrison Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini Middle School PrimaryTextbook Instructional Materials: Sexual Health Education for Today’s Youth (Middle School), 2025 ed. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: No impact to the general fund File Attachments Sexual Health HS.pdf (792 KB) 25_26 Born a Crime Request.pdf (715 KB) 25_26 Beloved Request.pdf (792 KB) The Kite Runner.pdf (657 KB) Sexual Health MS.pdf (794 KB) Subject C. APPROVE VUSD OVERNIGHT AND OUT-OF-DISTRICT TRAVEL Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 13. Educational Excellence and Innovation Type Action (Consent) SUBMITTED BY: Dr. Eric Chagala, Assistant Superintendent, Educational Excellence and Innovation ISSUE/BACKGROUND: All travel plans and conference attendance will be arranged to fall within the budgetary constraints of the Vista Unified School District and meet the accountability expectations of our constituency. The number of persons attending any training session, meeting, conference, or ceremony shall be appropriate to the need. As appropriate, training sessions or meetings shall be held at district sites. The Board of Trustees shall approve employee requests for travel, meetings, and conferences within the financial limitations set forth in the adopted budget. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: Budgeted with site funds, department funds, grants, or donations. Information on funding and impact allocation listed on the January 15, 2026 travel summary spreadsheet as a Board Agenda Item attachment. File Attachments _Final_ January 2026, SUMMARY OUT OF DISTRICT TRAVEL.docx.pdf (108 KB) RBVHS - CETA - Jan. 16 - Jan. 18, 2026 #711697.pdf (141 KB) MVHS - CETA - Jan. 16 - Jan. 18, 2026 #712548.pdf (65 KB) MVHS - NAMM - Jan. 23 - Jan. 25, 2026 #712319.pdf (185 KB) MVHS - Adventure Club Jan. 23 - Jan. 25, 2026 #712387.pdf (139 KB) VHS - FFA - Jan. 30 - Jan. 31, 2026 #711776.pdf (95 KB) IT - CASBO - Feb. 3 - Feb. 4, 2026 #71823.pdf (94 KB) EMP - CAHPERD - Feb. 25 - Feb. 28, 2026 #712952.pdf (66 KB) Sup - SSS - Mar. 1 - Mar. 2, 2026 #.pdf (65 KB) MLC - CABE Mar. 4 - Mar. 7, 2026 #712308.pdf (94 KB) MMS - CADA - Mar. 4 - Mar. 6, 2026 #711128.pdf (458 KB) RMS - CUE - Mar. 19 - Mar. 21, 2026 #711371.pdf (202 KB) EE&I - CUE - Mar. 19 - Mar. 21, 2026 #712577.pdf (137 KB) SpEd - CUE - Mar. 19 - Mar. 21, 2026 #712648.pdf (150 KB) EE&I - AI SUM - Mar. 20 - Mar. 21, 2026 #.pdf (72 KB) EE&I - ATC - Mar. 25 - Mar. 26, 2026 #712816.pdf (112 KB) Board Members - CSBA - Apr. 12 - Apr, 15, 2026.pdf (88 KB) RBVHS - CFED - May 19 - May 21, 2026 #711378.pdf (64 KB) 14. Business Services (Fiscal Services, Accounting, Child Nutrition Services, Purchasing and Facilities) Subject A. RATIFY AND APPROVE CONTRACTS Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 14. Business Services (Fiscal Services, Accounting, Child Nutrition Services, Purchasing and Facilities) Type Action (Consent) SUBMITTED BY: MR. KEVIN LESKO, DIRECTOR OR PURCHASING, VIA DR. SHAWN T. LOESCHER, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT ISSUE/BACKGROUND: Ratification and approval of contracts/agreements is requested for the period indicated on the attached Contract Listing. These requests were received from November 15, 2025 through December 19, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: $168,593, Budgeted (Unrestricted) $1,352,300, Budgeted (Restricted) File Attachments January 15, 2026 Contracts Listing.pdf (160 KB) Subject B. RATIFICATION OF DONATIONS TO VISTA UNIFIED TOTALING $44,400.55 Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 14. Business Services (Fiscal Services, Accounting, Child Nutrition Services, Purchasing and Facilities) Type Action (Consent) SUBMITTED BY: MS. ANA MACHADO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FISCAL SERVICES AND DR. SHAWN T. LOESCHER, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT ISSUE/BACKGROUND: The attached listing of described donations to the Vista Unified School District have been reviewed and are found to be acceptable. The District is grateful for the generosity of the contributing citizens and organizations. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: $35,278.65 from general donations $ 9,121.90 from ASB donations Year to date total: $84,676.14 File Attachments 1.15.26 General Donations.pdf (105 KB) 1.15.26 ASB Donations.pdf (128 KB) Subject C. RATIFICATION OF WARRANT NUMBERS 043661 THROUGH 044772 AND 14369216 THROUGH 14381712 Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 14. Business Services (Fiscal Services, Accounting, Child Nutrition Services, Purchasing and Facilities) Type Action (Consent) SUBMITTED BY: MS. ANA MACHADO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FISCAL SERVICES, AND DR. SHAWN T. LOESCHER, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT ISSUE/BACKGROUND: Warrants submitted for ratification represent invoiced payments against purchase orders previously approved by the Board of Trustees. Warrants were audited and approved by the County Superintendent of Schools prior to payment. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL FUND 01-00 $8,044,323.41 ADULT EDUCATION FUND 11-00 $206,638.79 CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES FUND 13-00 $631,896.01 BUILDING FUND FUND 21-39 $3,657,578.28 CAPITAL FACILITIES FUND 25-18 $93,979.38 SPECIAL RESERVE CAPITAL PROJECT FUND 40-00 $69,228.57 ENTERPRISE FUND FUND 63-00 $649.77 SELF INSURANCE FUND FUND 67-16 $684,660.83 TOTAL $13,388,955.04 File Attachments Subject D. RATIFICATION OF REVOLVING CASH FUND PAYMENTS Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 14. Business Services (Fiscal Services, Accounting, Child Nutrition Services, Purchasing and Facilities) Type Action (Consent) SUBMITTED BY: MS. ANA MACHADO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FISCAL SERVICES, AND DR. SHAWN T. LOESCHER, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT ISSUE/BACKGROUND: A monthly list of all Revolving Cash Payments shall be submitted to the Governing Board per Education Code number 42804. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: $ 31,347.55 Budgeted (General Fund, Restricted & Unrestricted) File Attachments 25-26 Revolving Cash Report- Board-RC005.pdf (59 KB) 25-26 Payroll Revolving Cash Report - PRC005.pdf (127 KB) Subject E. APPROVE DEDUCTIVE CHANGE ORDER #1 IN THE AMOUNT OF ($130,500.00) WITH A. PREMAN ROOFING FOR BID# V22230750B - 2023 SUMMER ROOFING PACKAGE 1 Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 14. Business Services (Fiscal Services, Accounting, Child Nutrition Services, Purchasing and Facilities) Type Action (Consent) SUBMITTED BY: MR. KEVIN LESKO DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING, VIA DR. SHAWN T. LOESCHER, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT ISSUE/BACKGROUND: The Board of Trustees awarded a contract for Bid# V22230750B - 2023 Summer Roofing Package 1 at the May 4, 2023 Regular Board Meeting . The contract was awarded A. Preman Roofing in the amount of $689,285.00. Change Order 1 decreases the amount of the contract by ($130,500.00) due to a portion of unused contingency. Approval of the deductive change order is required to close out the project. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: Change Order Savings: ($130,500.00), (Restricted, Fund 40) Revised Contract Amount: $558,785.00, Budgeted (Restricted, Fund 40) File Attachments Change order summary.pdf (177 KB) Subject F. ACCEPT WORK AND FILING OF NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR BID# V22230750B - 2023 SUMMER ROOFING PACKAGE 1 Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 14. Business Services (Fiscal Services, Accounting, Child Nutrition Services, Purchasing and Facilities) Type Action (Consent) SUBMITTED BY: MR. KEVIN LESKO DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING, VIA DR. SHAWN T. LOESCHER, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT ISSUE/BACKGROUND: The Board of Trustees awarded a contract for Bid# V22230750B - 2023 Summer Roofing Package 1 at the May 4, 2023 Regular Board Meeting. The work has been completed per Mr. Kevin Kirby, Director of Facilities, Maintenance, and Operations. Approval of acceptance of work and Notice of Completion for this contract is now required. The required five percent (5%) retention on the contract will be paid within thirty-five (35) days after the filing of the Notice of Completion. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: N/A File Attachments V22230750B Preman Roofing NOC.pdf (104 KB) Subject G. AUTHORIZE DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE AND/OR WORN-OUT INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 14. Business Services (Fiscal Services, Accounting, Child Nutrition Services, Purchasing and Facilities) Type Action (Consent) SUBMITTED BY: MR. KEVIN LESKO DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING, VIA DR. SHAWN T. LOESCHER, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT ISSUE/BACKGROUND: Several times a year the District receives requests to dispose of textbooks and instructional materials. These materials are disposed in accordance with Education Code Sections 60510 & 60530 Disposal of Surplus or Undistributed Obsolete Instructional Material In accordance with Education Code Section 60510, obsolete textbooks and instructional materials may be disposed of in any of the following ways: a. By donation to any governing board, county free library or other state institution. b. By donation to any public agency or institution of any territory or possession of the United States, or the government of any country that formerly was a territory or possession of the United States. c. By donation to a non-profit charitable organization. d. By donation to children or adults in the State of California, or foreign countries for the purpose of increasing the general literacy of the people. e. By sale. In accordance with Education Code Section 60530. The state board, any district board which employs a superintendent of schools, and other school districts with the approval of the county superintendent of schools may dispose of unusable surplus or undistributed obsolete instructional materials, or such materials which are usable but cannot be distributed pursuant to Section 60510 in any of the following ways: (a) Mutilated as not to be salable as instructional materials and sold for scrap or for use in the manufacture of paper pulp or other substances at the highest price that can be obtained. (b) Destroyed by any economical means, provided that no instructional material shall be destroyed until 30 days after the governing board has given notice to all persons who have filed a request for such notice. A listing of unusable instructional materials & equipment is attached for review. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: Not Applicable File Attachments 12_December_Surplus_Obsolete_Retired.pdf (79 KB) 15. Board Business Subject A. DISCUSS AND APPROVE BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 15. Board Business Type Action, Information SUBMITTED BY: DR. MATT DOYLE, SUPERINTENDENT ISSUE/BACKGROUND: DISCUSS AND APPROVE BOARD MEMBER COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE None. File Attachments Current 2025_2026 School Year VUSD Committee_Council Board Member Assignments Board Approved January 16, 2025 (1).pdf (131 KB) 16. Continuation Item 5.A. Presentation By Community Members/Public Comments (if necessary) 17. Staff Committee Reports and Board Feedback Subject A. MEASURE LL MICROWORKSHOP Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 17. Staff Committee Reports and Board Feedback Type Discussion SUBMITTED BY: MS. CHRIS DOWLER, (PPC), AND DR. SHAWN T. LOESCHER, ASSISTANT SUPERINTDENT ISSUE/BACKGROUND: Continuous updates on the Planning teams work on the Measure LL Bond Facility Projects. FISCAL IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: Not Applicable File Attachments Facilities & Measure LL Micro Workshop 01-15-2026.pdf (9,917 KB) 18. District Announcements Subject A. SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS: SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 18. District Announcements Type File Attachments 19. Board Business/Discussion Subject A. REQUEST FOR FUTURE BOARD AGENDA ITEMS OR OTHER BUSINESS Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 19. Board Business/Discussion Type Information File Attachments Subject B. BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS OR COMMENTS Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 19. Board Business/Discussion Type Information File Attachments Subject C. BOARD MEMBERS REFLECTION ON BOARD MEETING Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 19. Board Business/Discussion Type Information File Attachments Subject D. NEXT REGULAR BOARD MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2026 Meeting Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 19. Board Business/Discussion Type Information File Attachments Subject E. 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 Jan 15, 2026 - THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING Category 19. Board Business/Discussion Type Information File Attachments