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Resolutions and CEQA actions
- Resolution No. 25-13 (G2): Render zoning ordinances inapplicable to the Scott Lane Elementary School Master Plan. Motion by Trustee Rodderman; second Trustee Muirhead. Vote: 7-0 (all trustees present voted yes; Student Trustee Brown voted yes). Outcome: approved.
- Resolution No. 25-14 (G3): Certify CEQA mitigated negative declaration, adopt the mitigation monitoring and reporting program, and approve the Scott Lane Elementary School Master Plan. Motion by Trustee Rotterman; second Trustee Muirhead. Vote: 7-0. Outcome: approved.
- Resolution No. 25-15 (K3): Preliminary resolution for reduction of classified service for lack of work. Motion moved and seconded; Vote: 7-0. Outcome: approved.
- Resolution No. 25-12 (L2): Amend the district Conflict of Interest Code pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974. Motion by Trustee Rotterman; second Trustee Watanabe. Vote: 7-0. Outcome: approved.

Personnel, appointments and reclassifications
- K1: Appointment of Susan Jessick as Coordinator of Personnel and School Support. Motion by Trustee Ratermann; second recorded. Vote: 7-0. Outcome: approved.
- K2: CSEA reclassification committee recommendations (motion and second recorded). Vote: 7-0. Outcome: approved.
- L7: Appointment of members to the Independent Citizens Bond Oversight Committee (multiple named appointees). Motion to approve with a correction to two position labels; second. Vote: 7-0. Outcome: approved. Appointments recommended included: Somaya Pande (parent), Lina Bahai (parent/PTA), Teresa O'Neil (business community), Emily Adarable (senior citizen organization), Gavin Harris (member at large), Susan Marlow (member at large), Felizardo Franklin (member at large). The committee will continue outreach to fill a taxpayers-organization seat.

Consent and other items
- Consent items (I1 through I22, personnel and other consent items): Approved by vote 7-0.
- Personnel items and other consent approvals (motions recorded): Approved 7-0.
- L3 & L4: Notices of exemption under CEQA for paving projects at Hayman and Milliken Elementary and preschool shade structures at Montague Elementary: motions made, seconded and approved 7-0.
- L5: Motion to allow submission of a late claim dated 01/16/2025; approved 7-0.
- L6: Motion to reject a claim dated 01/16/2025; vote recorded as 6-0 with Trustee Fairchild absent at that roll call (Student Trustee Brown voted yes). Outcome: claim rejected.

Other action items
- Action item J2: Board member travel request to Wellness Together conference was placed on the agenda, discussed and then withdrawn by the requesting trustee; no board vote taken.

Notes on procedure and recordings: Nearly all recorded motions carried unanimously in the meeting transcript (either 7-0 or, in one vote recorded with an absence, 6-0). The transcript records Student Trustee Brown casting votes on many items; the district’s practice and bylaws determine the legal weight of student trustee votes for certain matters. Some items (e.g., budget updates, policy first readings) were discussion items and returned for follow-up rather than final action.

If you want a copy of the motion text or the roll-call transcript for any item listed here, staff minutes and supporting documents are the district’s official record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board Meeting - March 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved a series of resolutions, personnel actions, appointments and consent items; this roundup lists each formal item and the recorded outcomes during the March 12 meeting.","taxTitle","Santa Clara Unified, School Districts, California","taxId",14497,"location","California","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6127248,"Coaches and teachers tell Santa Clara Unified board proposed PE credit exemption would increase inequity",521,9559000,10080000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2664195-847396c47f7653321a53fe6badf449cf&start=9559&end=10080","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2664195-847396c47f7653321a53fe6badf449cf/thumbnail_9559000.jpg","/articles/6127248/California/Coaches-and-teachers-tell-Santa-Clara-Unified-board-proposed-PE-credit-exemption-would-increase-inequity","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6127248-53ae0853a9753087249f60d1d8c11b88/orig.mp4?Expires=1771108019&Signature=ZaXNkA7e2VHUMG3ft-y8FMB-QDqJ0vB1j5NUarZzZ-tPkmJojPW2nynn-G~vMcIj0NMoB98sWQII-uNHRduRfbf-gDRtshsy0dsZmUizEc8jzD-pIHSRQ4Xrj1a~tPzYcm5vDMk4ITgPcAsIHAWlEyZ2jJTwRGk2VjhCv7DCE8~djliRTeBcsIhaD6kbM2iQ-X5YqqQEkO98NB7zGTJkvXZFqbjvVa62KCB5gO2CZ6A1AKev6I5LqS1D8d3beTvOYFV6t5SfL-ZuDZ6f19GSEcHaJT8Cz4wZqXT7ACtmzTPY7vjHXIiLuED31stIDWu1BN5hKNmH~F51zeok5N2HsA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Public commenters at the March 12, 2025 board meeting urged trustees to reject a proposed physical education credit exemption, arguing it would deepen inequities between students who can afford outside club sports and those who cannot.

Jean (Gene) Kendall, a physical education and health teacher and boys water polo coach at Santa Clara High School, told the board the district’s repeated use of the term equity on its website rings hollow if policies ‘‘reward those who have from those who do not.’’ He said the proposed exemption would ‘‘further increase the achievement gap’’ by advantaging financially secure students who can access club sports and therefore are more likely to qualify for school sports teams and additional elective courses. Kendall said, “This is inequitable through and through.”

Brian Randall, who also spoke during public comment, echoed the coach’s concerns and said the exemption would disproportionately favor a small percentage of students who participate in a specific sport and those with access to paid after‑school programs. Randall noted that the district’s student population includes many who “need the support and need a leg up,” and warned the proposal would widen gaps rather than close them.

Context: The remarks were delivered during the public comment period on unagendized items; the transcript does not record a board vote on a PE credit exemption during the meeting. Several commenters asked the board to consider equity implications before adopting any such policy.

Other public items: The public comment period also included an invitation to Relay for Life (Tabitha Koppler Hurley) and other routine community notices.

What the board recorded: Trustees cut off Kendall’s prepared remarks at the two‑minute public‑comment limit; no formal action on a PE credit exemption appears in the transcript for this meeting.","Public commenters urged the board to reconsider a proposed physical education credit exemption, saying the change would advantage students who can afford club sports and worsen achievement gaps.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6127253,"Board debates code of conduct, seeks separate process for complaints and censure",540,15398000,15938000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2664195-847396c47f7653321a53fe6badf449cf&start=15398&end=15938","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2664195-847396c47f7653321a53fe6badf449cf/thumbnail_15398000.jpg","/articles/6127253/California/Board-debates-code-of-conduct-seeks-separate-process-for-complaints-and-censure","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6127253-6a49caed00d63263ca04bbf48a1af77f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771108019&Signature=EgDsRbV4w555HjwJtZ20yKKGDd5O0oFylJX-~s3RVM3vbupSw3IQ-k0l2P72DNwOvnHl7TcCUPL8z~SUD3XYvMOr1kwwafvvWLySUW6088tE127CCfoykF1UfMGxGf9KegCifg8jqCNLNEkP3vO9a~nK6w6xgZLxuxyOLA1xKJnP5g72yzgzZSA2dr1hA18HWa2jCgYjozqKawGYDKaD-8DwOIsPOpaU7Y76fI9Ux3nWUpuLnoScw3frsAzp8ZR9LaBx9nTqN9YCiuFeoihwRlo7ZsPNl6cG0S8Xz8leXrf~SjARoFPOowb9ldEa54ScOx2i2po2-7wnMxp6ZeL4PA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the first reading of proposed board bylaw and policy updates on March 12, 2025, trustees discussed a draft code of conduct and a process for board-member discipline. Trustee Ryan urged caution about adding a board-level investigatory procedure that could be used politically; Trustee Muirhead and Superintendent’s counsel raised that staff currently lacks a clear mechanism to handle complaints about board members that are submitted by staff or members of the public.

Trustee Ryan said establishing a built-in process that allows staff or community members to initiate an investigation “adds a lot of process” and risks politicizing censure requests. He suggested limiting formal censure to motions raised by board members and not designing an elaborate investigatory process initiated by the public.

Trustee Muirhead said the policy committee discussed the issue and that staff had been uncertain how to handle complaints directed at board members; the committee sought to provide a clear written process so staff would not be placed in the role of investigating trustees. Legal counsel advised trustees that some complaint pathways are statutorily required when they involve protected-class discrimination or employment matters, and that other investigative responsibilities fall to external authorities (for example, a district attorney or grand jury) depending on the allegation.

Trustee Ratermann and others recommended separating two concepts in the policy: (1) the board’s internal political remedy (censure) and (2) an investigatory mechanism for complaints originating from staff or the public. Trustee Canova, among others, characterized censure as a political act that is often symbolic; some trustees and a public commenter said a documented process provides transparency to taxpayers. Trustees asked the policy committee to return with revisions that clarify the distinction; the item was sent back to the committee for redrafting and possible re-numbering through CSBA guidance.

What the board asked staff to do: trustees directed the policy committee to rework the draft so the censure action and the investigatory/complaint pathway are more clearly separated (for example, separate policy/bylaw numbers or subparts) and to consult CSBA numbering and language. The item will return for further board consideration at a future meeting.","Trustees discussed a first reading of board policy updates that would create a code of conduct and a formal process for complaints about trustees. Members asked staff to separate political censure (board action) from investigatory procedures for complaints the public or staff might file.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6127258,"Santa Clara Unified CFO outlines second interim budget, warns of ongoing deficit spending and one-time expenditures",401,10944000,11345000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2664195-847396c47f7653321a53fe6badf449cf&start=10944&end=11345","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2664195-847396c47f7653321a53fe6badf449cf/thumbnail_10944000.jpg","/articles/6127258/California/Santa-Clara-Unified-CFO-outlines-second-interim-budget-warns-of-ongoing-deficit-spending-and-one-time-expenditures","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6127258-ecba3c57005c20bfeaa5b6158a38d545/orig.mp4?Expires=1771108019&Signature=mPjB68i9ODw7W16AwptNz65LfDvD~lf1ChbN60MfWppX3Md1OqUBObWugUDMHoj3bzSn1BdmLSNFDo5LT6kRtPrUf9Gatg2kwzlLhvHuDaV4IKf8giGeJk8fhxUv47hEf0r4Mg-DQHMzJyhEdVduInGs0p6bj6TtdoSV8sqdyiz1~itQ8I01aAcGYDm6j4u6biOLfbHkcgMxMzGXILjvhgSshdjihQkOQt6Om3mEr-0iPzGlVwCet3FsIe1VGhZ1oblIdC9lNPD83ghkpGl4ybkRMo-aAcB3kRyHF~olI8Di-~-k6ICS-7sYghAQWlUX9-e9pfPQjst8Fj8ZPLieZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mark Scheele, a district finance staff member, presented the Santa Clara Unified School District’s 2024–25 second interim budget to the board on March 12, 2025. The presentation compared the adopted budget, first interim and second interim and described a modest increase in property tax collections and larger increases in projected expenditures.

Key figures and drivers: Mr. Scheele said total general fund revenues increased by about $2.3 million from the first to second interim, with local revenues accounting for roughly $1.7 million of that increase driven by donations, increased facility-use fees, a legal settlement and an insurance refund. Projected expenses increased by approximately $12.6 million from first to second interim; the presentation attributed most of that increase to costs associated with negotiated agreements (including the UTSC settlement already ratified), higher utilities, transportation costs for special education placements, and increased nonpublic school placements.

Mr. Scheele told the board that the district is “deficit spending this year” and that about $22 million of the projected deficit represented one-time spending items or prior-year commitments carried into the current year. He noted salaries and benefits are roughly 84% of the general fund budget and represent about 95% of projected revenues for the current year. The district’s multi-year projections included a 5% annual property tax growth assumption; Mr. Scheele reported the county assessor’s current roll adjustments signaled 3.43% growth for 2025–26, below the district’s assumption and creating some fiscal uncertainty.

State and federal factors: The presentation reviewed potential state actions in the governor’s proposed budget, including full funding of the Proposition 98 COLA (projected at 2.43%), one-time discretionary block grants, and partial repayment of prior learning-recovery block grants. Mr. Scheele cautioned the board that the governor’s May revision and external events (for example, natural disasters that affect state tax filing) could alter the state’s final proposal. At the federal level, the district is watching possible changes to Title I and IDEA funding levels and proposed changes to E-rate and nutrition program funding.

Board discussion: Trustees questioned details about the same-day materials and asked staff to continue monitoring property tax projections and state and federal developments. Trustees emphasized the need to plan for future capital needs (textbook adoption, bus and technology replacement) and discussed whether to begin budgeting for those needs now rather than waiting until reserves decline further.

Next steps: Staff will present a public hearing and final proposed 2025–26 budget at the May board meeting and return in June for budget adoption. The unaudited actuals will be presented in September.","District staff presented the 2024–25 second interim budget showing increased revenues and a large increase in projected expenses driven primarily by negotiated agreements and one-time expenditures; staff warned the district remains in deficit spending with plans to monitor property tax growth and statewide budget developments.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_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":56,"_74":56},6127263,"Santa Clara Unified approves Scott Lane Elementary master plan, certifies CEQA mitigated negative declaration",146,10039000,10185000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2664195-847396c47f7653321a53fe6badf449cf&start=10039&end=10185","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2664195-847396c47f7653321a53fe6badf449cf/thumbnail_10039000.jpg","/articles/6127263/California/Santa-Clara-Unified-approves-Scott-Lane-Elementary-master-plan-certifies-CEQA-mitigated-negative-declaration","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6127263-535812eb4bf1efffa3cb46d3064e7426/orig.mp4?Expires=1771108019&Signature=GfN-IFXZKrJIWsQXTiNU5AambY8WxpW80j4CNEuuak8TT2HhfwCBBGcjzui4GwFcP5i7~~VqZi9mLEfB0EgSKA5EUe8bq4sfwYGxnhDFb7e4M4KL0k52pL2j~8eytKIdm~yeZbQvvivI8apFe8Mxl54RdeypNKcm~UVDiTTs-KAdH9r5KrbA2~SxgXCKCTGJPgoA5ygamooN0mfEuXIR7stLG7woP-XvklxcT1cEviF62hz5H4XkFFM0YosiTI4Z0joT7gisQg9pIjlmW5~fi-HSU~oXsYp~nUjgSvE8yfONXvnmgIrV-t5EuVrPPeQnxOGA0BH1gMx~oUrg5w9Fig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Clara Unified School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the Scott Lane Elementary School Master Plan and certify a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) mitigated negative declaration on March 12, 2025, adopting an associated mitigation monitoring and reporting program and rendering local zoning ordinances inapplicable to the project.

The board opened and closed a public hearing on the project and then approved two related resolutions. Trustee Rodderman moved to adopt Resolution No. 25-13 to find the district’s decision to render zoning ordinances inapplicable to the Scott Lane Master Plan appropriate; Trustee Muirhead seconded. The motion passed 7-0, with Student Trustee Brown also casting a yes vote. The board then adopted Resolution No. 25-14 certifying the CEQA mitigated negative declaration, adopting the mitigation monitoring and reporting program and approving the Scott Lane Elementary School Master Plan; that motion was moved by Trustee Rotterman and seconded by Trustee Muirhead and passed 7-0.

Why it matters: The board’s actions clear the way for the district to proceed with the master plan under the district’s CEQA compliance findings and to move forward with project planning that, by the board’s vote, is to be treated as exempt from certain local zoning ordinance constraints. The adopted mitigation monitoring and reporting program attaches mitigation measures the district must monitor as it carries out the project.

Board members and staff offered no extended debate recorded in the transcript; the item was heard and approved during the meeting's action period following an opened public hearing.

What’s next: With adoption of the resolutions and certification of the mitigated negative declaration, district staff may proceed with project implementation steps that require the CEQA clearance and the zoning inapplicability finding. The mitigation monitoring and reporting program will document the district’s obligations as the project advances.

Votes and formal actions recorded in the meeting on this item are below.","The Santa Clara Unified School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt the Scott Lane Elementary School Master Plan, certify a mitigated negative declaration under CEQA and render local zoning ordinances inapplicable to the project.","actionData","errors"]

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