Justin Conn was appointed as the next principal of San Dieguito Academy.
The board highlighted strong student achievement in the arts and at Canyon Crest Academy.
Trustees approved a revised Foundation MOU and received a stable Second Interim Budget update.
The sharpest debate focused on AR 5145.3 and board compensation and benefits.
Superintendent Staffieri closed with district recognitions, leadership updates, and comments on student free speech.
CTE Pathways (4A): SDUHSD highlighted robust student participation and strong outcomes in Career Technical Education, including multiple pathways, industry certifications, facility upgrades, and continued expansion of college-and-career connected learning.
LCAP Mid-Year Update (8B): Staff provided a mid-year snapshot of progress and spending across the district’s three goal areas—Access, Belonging, Achieve—and reported the district remains on track to fully utilize the year’s LCAP allocation.
Immigration Enforcement Procedures (11A): The Board adopted BP/AR 1445 and approved a related resolution to align with new state requirements, formalize districtwide procedures, and clarify staff response protocols, including district-level support if enforcement activity must be addressed.
Policy Updates (11B): The Board adopted a package of revised board policies and administrative regulations; public comment included concerns about the role and availability of ethnic studies and how students access related learning opportunities.
Closed Session approvals:
2B: OAH compromise agreement (Special Education matter) — approved 4-0 (Williams absent)
2D: Agreement ratified to return Coach Jono Zissi to a coaching role for Spring 2026 — approved 4-0 (Williams absent)
4B Recognition: Canyon Crest teacher Timothy Stiven honored as a Top 10 finalist for the 2026 Global Teacher Prize
8D Ethnic Studies: English 9 Honors / Ethnic Studies update —staff presentation + board discussion, vote 4-1
10D F3 legal services agreement: Major board discussion on fixed-fee structure + public records request costs, vote 4-1
10F Electric buses: Board approved purchasing mechanism for EV buses and discussed the temporary propane charging workaround, vote 5-0
District moving toward a new Facilities Master Plan (first since 2011).
Bond funds nearly exhausted; $35M in state funds potentially available.
Earliest new bond: 2028 → projects completed ~2032.
Strong focus on sustainability, equity, and preventive maintenance.
Community trust issues (e.g., closed session personnel concerns) remain highly visible.