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Staff explained the testing will assess soil and potential contamination on a vacant site before construction; the work follows earlier planning activities including topography and site studies. A board member asked whether the project could be postponed to save taxpayer dollars; others said the site-build is part of voter-approved Measure T planning and that environmental testing is a required step before construction.

Vote: the motion passed with a recorded 3–1 vote (the meeting transcript shows one board member voted 'no' or expressed reservation); the chair announced the vote as carried. The contract amendment authorizes the district to proceed with environmental testing as a first safety and compliance step for site development.

Why it matters: environmental testing determines whether mitigation is required before construction and can affect cost and schedule for the Buyer Community Educational Center, a capital project financed by Measure T bond proceeds.

Next steps: PlaceWorks will begin the testing work; staff will report back to the board on findings and any recommended remediation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","SYSD Board Meeting (3/13/25)","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved Amendment No. 1 to the master agreement with PlaceWorks to perform environmental/soil testing for the Buyer Community Educational Center construction project; the motion passed with one board member expressing reservations and one recorded 'no' vote.","taxTitle","San Ysidro Elementary, School Districts, California","taxId",55177,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6277588,"Board approves county behavioral-health capacity grant agreement after debate over parental consent and program details",61,1361000,1422000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2648108-2b6b266f15e591d870d45a9a056e882b&start=1361&end=1422","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2648108-2b6b266f15e591d870d45a9a056e882b/thumbnail_1361000.jpg","/articles/6277588/California/Board-approves-county-behavioral-health-capacity-grant-agreement-after-debate-over-parental-consent-and-program-details","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6277588-a55c102deed2bbde7b2a3d2633c0f9e1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770489591&Signature=lAw8SXxQZf5ijRHMMHAhm38bX0tQj41TXsor8BjTQbV-QwUSpHawCL35LEArsLDXapdXDU4c31oFeFCrtVy~9SFK-JNQjRJC8VWLBXGmlxbLUZctKkPDMNCSmD~5Gpgw~9U2n2dh1s7IT0n7RTzWyyhPrQYw0orF3SaAGwofslLuoH7OlTZqjtq1DqXJK8r1hAEzk6WVL7fMayS7HrQnPeVW1HKJHGZqrGBJ1TXPtjuq8MYJu29c-5q4olLgrE6kouGRHNxUSjg1kolCDr1rVGZPhE7dYVE9tFqTMVChmx6x49I~4r9jE0mRqOU1nGhDf7dspVmK5zCkvS3IXiqVng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Antonio School District board voted to approve an agreement with the San Diego County Office of Education to implement a child and behavioral health capacity grant, after a period of questioning from board members about program scope, parental consent and reporting.

Staff described the grant as a capacity-building award intended to help the district develop infrastructure — for example, clinic or confidential counseling space, technology and staff training — so the district can expand behavioral-health services over time. Staff emphasized the funds are for program development and infrastructure rather than immediate, direct counseling services billed to insurance.

Concerns and board discussion
Several board members pressed staff for specifics about which grade levels would be affected, how parents would be informed and whether parental consent would be required for counseling. Staff said existing legal guidelines and district practice require parental consent for counseling services and that the capacity grant will require follow-up reporting to the county; however, some board members said the contract language and attachments available at the meeting left important questions unanswered.

One board member said they could not support the item unless there were clearer protections and explicit parental-notice provisions, citing the need for transparency on services that affect student mental health. Other board members voted in favor and the motion passed (recorded vote: passed; one member expressed substantive reservations during discussion).

Why it matters: mental-health supports in schools affect student well-being, confidentiality rights and parental involvement. Capacity-building funds can help districts create sustainable services, but parent advocates and some board members sought clearer safeguards and more detail before spending public funds.

Next steps: staff said they will work with the county office of education, clarify the program scope, and provide additional details to the board as the implementation plan is developed.","The board approved an agreement with the San Diego County Office of Education to accept capacity-building funds for a child and behavioral health initiative. Some board members raised concerns about program specifics, parental-consent safeguards and whether the contract gives sufficient clarity about services.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6277593,"Parents press board over bullying, special-education exclusion and school communication failures",136,743000,879000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2648108-2b6b266f15e591d870d45a9a056e882b&start=743&end=879","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2648108-2b6b266f15e591d870d45a9a056e882b/thumbnail_743000.jpg","/articles/6277593/California/Parents-press-board-over-bullying-special-education-exclusion-and-school-communication-failures","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6277593-14449869140d0cb7d1ca179517d7f399/orig.mp4?Expires=1770489591&Signature=jM0wRD8FMisWlgctoR6bhPxfnFKWDRQ1bg~NkwwThMWqA0f4J8OC48cyKIiUvghXR05hzL41aMiKsKz-TsK~PEECufhmomQzVd4wLV4R4pzlk7HivaVy2gghrqMZ8Ph2LCWUcG-7At8h4AAvyjvqymO0FLTHmMTcg1oSwFt6dox8WFph0U6UQUPDnyCBomIrRefEbRYKKQfwFSiTZYaAlcyQ5Y2LNR6DvcYPsgehnV~Uw6IjUO5YvK9iEdvxitZQ1qoDYhe-1XjDqAHhEXJOA2hekOeXdboYe7OvymB~jWB5q60sqJcp1cHuaoFzfvgKH5SkccpXuQaxZ8sXo-jcdA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several parents and family members used the public-comment period at the March 13 San Antonio School District meeting to describe repeated incidents of bullying, alleged staff inaction and failures of communication at Willow Elementary and other district schools.

Griselda Becerra described a sequence of missed meetings and what she called “misconduct” affecting her fourth-grade daughter at Willow Elementary. Becerra said scheduled meetings were postponed and that she has “objective evidence” including recorded conversations and email chains; she asked the board to take action and said other parents report similar problems.

Christina Casa told the board her sixth-grade son in the district’s special-education program was excluded from sixth-grade camp without prior notice, permission slips or communications; she said he experienced a “meltdown” when he could not join the trip and asked the board to explain who made the decision and on what criteria.

Allison Murillo described repeated bullying and physical aggression affecting her brother, a third-grade special-education student. Murillo said incidents have been formally reported but the district’s response has not prevented repeat harm; she criticized school and district staff for minimizing the incidents and not providing effective protection. Karina Lobez (also identified in public comments) raised related complaints about physical assaults on her child and concerns about access to basic facilities, and said parents had been excluded or threatened at school meetings.

Why it matters: parents described alleged harms to students with special needs and a pattern of communication breakdowns that they say are not being resolved at individual schools. The board and superintendent acknowledged the speakers and offered follow-up meetings; the superintendent said district staff would contact commenters to schedule follow-up and review their concerns.

Board response and next steps
Superintendent Gina Potter acknowledged receipt of emailed concerns and said staff would follow up; she told speakers the district would schedule meetings to review the incidents. Board members thanked speakers for coming and said the district has complaint and grievance processes that parents should use; one board member urged parents to submit written complaints and reminded the public that the district will arrange meetings in Spanish if needed.

Ending: Several parents asked for urgent action and improved communication; the superintendent said staff would contact commenters to schedule follow-up meetings.","Multiple parents and family members told the board about alleged repeated bullying incidents, lack of timely communication from school staff, and what they said were inadequate responses from school administrators at Willow Elementary and other district schools.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6277597,"District projects multiyear deficit, warns of reserve strain and potential federal meal funding cuts",14,1122000,1136000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2648108-2b6b266f15e591d870d45a9a056e882b&start=1122&end=1136","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2648108-2b6b266f15e591d870d45a9a056e882b/thumbnail_1122000.jpg","/articles/6277597/California/District-projects-multiyear-deficit-warns-of-reserve-strain-and-potential-federal-meal-funding-cuts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6277597-2394fe913e2b34c60c3e32000e776cf2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770489591&Signature=kttR3fuhJK8xcTtWzUBSACDLA9n2Gw2qVWNkQI1ZrhNxzeR9AHQuNQNDhO0svDn5Dl4WIxNWVERgt0E0u8W8ntim5dfnq~AEWh9n9UTvIv-fKzGkc8q0djKBPxdA~qTI1HNED1m2~KtopI~vba5hhmv8-ARwyvmVdQFfATLeKLLkGweCT-gtAbhp2dau73Xf2x-NHqJ09JgjhHkMW9N3FgtgWNkjYbq-Az2WN6QtsYxq~fAHwI6o8omJOh-aKJYT8X~hkgdM6QSUA~-uyQsNw4v4ibBQzlx0FdIHI5nxhVLWbjdiLU1wVQXy17A0An94byevHDSz52cUqEa9sKS33A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Antonio School District business department presented its 2024–25 second interim financial report at the March 13 board meeting, reporting projected general-fund revenue of about $82.8 million, expenditures of about $87.8 million and an overall reserve at the required 3% level.

Business staff told the board the multiyear projections show deficit spending of roughly $4.9 million across the forecast period and warned that without the board-approved $2 million budget-reduction plan the district’s budget would have been qualified. The presenter said LCFF remains the primary funding source; projected revenue declines include a loss of roughly 61 students from the prior year and state preschool funding reductions tied to the end of COVID-era hold-harmless rules.

Why it matters: the district’s reserve sits at the minimum legally required level, limiting flexibility if enrollment or revenue fall further. The business office described continuing upward pressure from pension (STRS/PERS) rates and rising special-education costs. Board and staff also discussed a federal proposal to cut school-meal funding that, if enacted, could cost the district an estimated $2.6 million.

Supporting details
- Report period: July 1, 2024 through Jan. 31, 2025. The report projects LCFF at $57.3 million, federal revenue at $5.3 million, state revenue at $16.4 million and local revenue at $3.8 million.
- General fund expenditures projected: $87.8 million; salary and benefits represent 73% of the general fund.
- The presenter highlighted a seven-year enrollment decline totaling about 589 students and said special-education general-fund contributions total about $13 million for the year.
- The presentation noted the possible U.S. House proposal to cut $12 billion from the federal school meal program, which could jeopardize the community eligibility program (CEP) that currently provides free meals to all students; staff estimated the district impact at about $2.6 million.

Board reaction
Board members asked procedural questions about reporting cadence (the district provides budget reports four times a year: June/adopted budget, December first interim, March second interim, September unaudited actuals). Several members expressed resolve to protect students’ meal access if federal funding were cut. One board member urged outreach to congressional representatives in English and Spanish to oppose cuts.

Ending: Staff said development of the 2025–26 budget will continue through spring, with layoff resolutions and public hearings scheduled in April–June and adoption targeted in June.","The district’s business office presented the 2024–25 second interim financial report showing projected multi-year deficit spending, a 3% reserve level and concern that proposed federal cuts to school meal funding could reduce revenue by about $2.6 million.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6277603,"Board approves series of resolutions, bond actions and personnel moves; multiple items pass unanimously",0,1248000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2648108-2b6b266f15e591d870d45a9a056e882b&start=1248&end=1248","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2648108-2b6b266f15e591d870d45a9a056e882b/thumbnail_1248000.jpg","/articles/6277603/California/Board-approves-series-of-resolutions-bond-actions-and-personnel-moves-multiple-items-pass-unanimously","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6277603-5baca2214bc824ac447c79c43cd58036/orig.mp4?Expires=1770489591&Signature=TpR1sc1ZxHG72w9vo-gYEBpS03qy9Ibnn9KkTUcJUvM95yNa02FZ43WFmSPs5qxOw1103AVgEg~IDXBEbQgnZ5U1z37P5WKkr1JY60zddYoBzlIQi4zh2KhaqOgFpjYWc2rAXzy3Fx-4sEW8JBgtZysc~IjRW8IsQwMsMrBIvT9WZRRTArpciKSD-X7vcoQWNiZzABkHaWk5SIkyuHOL3O96gGNEY-UQ6~PSHiz1t5v2AhWSiekg4l7Xc6cR6vy5bxmYSn7K1xUa8zq4px0UsFpjwZAzWfKDJiXMeW5qQIRDua88pU~VSR-qJVdO001LIS~Niy6JbmGY7OjL-gR~TQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Antonio School District governing board voted unanimously on a package of resolutions, two general-obligation bond issuances, a bond refunding and several routine personnel and administrative items during its March 13 meeting at Willow Elementary.

The board adopted multiple numbered resolutions (including 2425-0030, 2425-0031, 2425-0032, 2425-0033, 2425-0035 and 2425-0036) and approved motions to authorize the issuance of Measure T general obligation bonds and related matters, a series B issuance, and a refunding in an amount not to exceed $37 million. Bond counsel at the meeting said the refunding is estimated to save taxpayers $37,000,000 in interest costs. The board also approved delegate-election slate items and routine consent-calendar items.

Why it matters: the bond approvals and refunding affect long-term district capital financing and property-tax-backed obligations for voters who approved Measure T; the estimated $37 million in savings was highlighted by the board as a taxpayer benefit. Personnel items and appointments affect school-site leadership and day-to-day operations.

Key details
- Resolutions adopted included proclamations and administrative resolutions (board referenced resolution numbers 2425-0030, 0031, 0032, 0033, 0035, 0036).
- The board authorized issuance of Measure T general obligation bonds (series referenced in the motions) and approved a refunding resolution with a not-to-exceed principal amount of $37,000,000; a representative at the meeting estimated the same figure as projected savings to taxpayers.
- The board approved the appointment of a principal for Vista Del Mar (appointment motion carried unanimously).
- The consent calendar passed after the board pulled several items for separate consideration; the remainder passed unanimously.
- The board announced in open session that, in closed session, it voted to give notice to five certificated administrators of possible reassignment to alternate administrative assignments.

Votes and motion practice: most items were adopted by single motions and recorded as passed unanimously; where a roll-call or explicit individual vote count was not read into the public record, the minutes record the board as approving the motions. The bond-refunding item included a public presentation by Joe Crump of Bill Scott and Company, who said the estimated savings are $37,000,000.

Ending: The board completed these actions as part of a broader agenda that included public comment, a financial update and several program agreements.","At its March 13 meeting at Willow Elementary, the San Antonio School District board unanimously approved several resolutions, bond issuances and personnel actions, and recorded one closed-session personnel notice.","actionData","errors"]

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