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• Resolution to honor Vietnamese heritage and freedom flag (Agenda item 11.06): Motion to adopt by Trustee Cortese; seconded and approved 5-0.

• Second interim financial report for FY 2024–25 (Agenda item 8.02): Motion by Trustee Herrera; second by Trustee Chavez; approved 5-0. The board certified a \"positive\" fiscal outlook under current assumptions.

• Approve special legal services contract for California Voting Rights Act response (Agenda item 11.03): Motion by Trustee Cortese; second by Trustee Herrera; approved 5-0. Contracting law firm recorded as Newson, Mooksemer, Perrinello, Gross & Leone (as named on the agenda).

• Approve Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) study agreement (Agenda item 11.04): Motion by Trustee Cortese; second by Trustee Chavez; approved unanimously. Staff said the state triggers FCMAT review after repeated qualified certifications; district reported no direct cost to district for the state-conducted review.

• Adopt resolution supporting K–12 adult education week (Agenda item 11.05): Motion by Trustee Cortese; second by Trustee Le; approved 5-0.

• Approve Transportation Services Plan (AB 181) for 2025–26 (Agenda item 13.01): Motion by Trustee Cortese; second by Trustee Chavez; approved (final recorded vote 5-0).

• Approve E‑rate infrastructure resolution (Agenda item 15.02): Motion by Trustee Chavez; second by Trustee Cortese; approved 5-0.

• Approve multiple personnel, calendar, contract and budget consent items (consent calendar): Approved 5-0.

Closed-session actions reported after recess included approval of a claim for damages and approval of a settlement in a personnel-related litigation matter; the transcript reports a settlement payment of $5,000 to the plaintiff in Jane Doe v. Doe 1 et al., Santa Clara County Superior Court, with no admission of liability and each party to bear its own fees.

Several other routine items — instructional calendars, job description updates, reduced workload program approvals and bond/professional services contracts — also passed under separate motions recorded in the meeting packet; consult the official minutes or agenda packet for full details and contract numbers.

Recorded votes in the transcript show unanimous approval for the listed items; the board requested staff to follow up on scheduling and implementation steps where relevant.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","ESUHSD Board Meeting 03/20/25","oneSentenceSummary","The East Side board approved a series of resolutions, contracts and routine items on March 28, including a Vietnamese‑heritage flag resolution, the second interim financial report (positive certification), and an AB 181 transportation plan.","taxTitle","East Side Union High, School Districts, California","taxId",14490,"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},6115158,"KIPP San Jose students ask board to visit campus ahead of charter renewal",286,3214000,3500000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2739724-20b80ef4a83772bfeed8226757744ab7&start=3214&end=3500","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2739724-20b80ef4a83772bfeed8226757744ab7/thumbnail_3214000.jpg","/articles/6115158/California/KIPP-San-Jose-students-ask-board-to-visit-campus-ahead-of-charter-renewal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6115158-5e4fa43336fc27f92185d6eda12fa792/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174879&Signature=hQRtgnX4BZiq3JAbLPWlPVr3T3AK4OSBAQ1265x95A7y3HPVSeD1c0ndUTh-YS3C4mSKk-eWAFg1I7K5L7otastw5CBsBd48rcoaPdb-W36pN9-d2Lt1y0XcM5zHjUzyU8kzxPnA7ugjnrTzsGoZFnbZP-670aphfLD9SIL9QGzTSdem5Zb33lBJqiiKSLrnWKKuVIMKJBxlaWdyKcy-sqN4Thrgoxj~lOrEIj9UK5X6RpTyxzpCQslytrdwdpntdsu921PHIZIRG5MAH6DNEKoRCkeE2r410b9keMoE0hEMIDtIPD1XrG4iXOcUTUgiMf4vTraHakBnWV~jmUTB9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several students from KIPP network schools addressed the board during the public comment period, asking trustees to visit their campuses before the district considers charter renewal matters.

Eleventh‑grader Hannah Sines of KIPP San Jose Collegiate urged trustees to see the school's tutoring, mentorship and college counseling systems firsthand, saying the supports ‘‘have set me up to succeed.’’ Fellow students Angeline Nguyen, Isabel Lam and others described leadership opportunities, robotics and STEM programming for girls, mental health clubs, student‑run leadership classes, and campus murals and design projects.

Students representing KIPP Navigate and KIPP San Jose Collegiate asked the board to schedule visits so trustees can observe programming, meet teachers and families, and better understand the schools' role in the community ahead of decisions on charter renewal. Several students emphasized family involvement and described after‑school clubs and office hours that helped them improve academically.

Board members acknowledged the invitations; the superintendent and trustees said staff would coordinate possible site visits during the charter renewal process. No board action on the charters occurred during the meeting.","Multiple student speakers from KIPP San Jose Collegiate, KIPP Navigate and KIPP-related campuses urged trustees to visit their schools before charter renewal decisions, describing tutoring, leadership programs, clubs and student‑run activities that they say support academic and social growth.",{"_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},6115163,"Luis Valdez school leaders describe Prop 28 arts projects and planned SFMOMA field trip",103,59000,162000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2739724-20b80ef4a83772bfeed8226757744ab7&start=59&end=162","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2739724-20b80ef4a83772bfeed8226757744ab7/thumbnail_59000.jpg","/articles/6115163/California/Luis-Valdez-school-leaders-describe-Prop-28-arts-projects-and-planned-SFMOMA-field-trip","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6115163-406858145f2c4d9192dff5f195a87f54/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174879&Signature=Pb9mFJCUTmsOWYrfCY4V5Ryxvn41hL~ew0PW8VFD3cUuKsqaVuBjwxH5~dqJB0nNain5WffQmqNXUD8xRjEDfPWRtvo1kSBTKr4KgM7cD9KdsrxkQs5OAe~ggWmk0~7MDajNX1iYqhjA8INIbIaLXHPqUsNUYaOSmhmJ2TwSpzxKV47QgpP84BdZqjTElWqFyRx18EyrhnDFrGhR3FcNjXUcRuVW-Es650UhufdRHWPXlUgvZ-1hIchQ5JWaHvJO4rqekOiH3imP9DXqwgHsIHFbznoE1KsKUbiRAkDoYVfKoS3Ex9NEYmXntyBq0J6xCY0Ux27wMwMiT6XI-KV1rQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Luis Valdez Leadership Academy principal Jose Silva and teacher Erica Garcia addressed the board during public comment to describe how the district's Prop 28 grant money is being used to expand arts opportunities for students.

Silva introduced Garcia and said the Prop 28 grant is intended to increase student participation in the arts. Garcia described classroom projects supported by the grant — including a lotería project, abstract grid drawings, and student work created with markers, Sharpies, acrylic paint, brushes and charcoal — and said the materials were purchased with Prop 28 funds. \"We purchased them with the Prop 28 budget,\" Garcia said, and showed examples of student work during her remarks.

Garcia also said the school hopes to take students on a field trip to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art on April 9 and to schedule guest speakers to discuss their artistic practice with students.

The board thanked the presenters and noted the presentation as an example of grant funds supporting classroom work. No formal board action was associated with the public comment presentation.","Principal Jose Silva and teacher Erica Garcia spoke during public comment about how Prop 28 funds have been used for arts materials, student projects and a planned April 9 field trip to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.",{"_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},6115168,"Board approves AB 181 transportation plan to secure reimbursement for student transit passes",702,7041000,7743000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2739724-20b80ef4a83772bfeed8226757744ab7&start=7041&end=7743","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2739724-20b80ef4a83772bfeed8226757744ab7/thumbnail_7041000.jpg","/articles/6115168/California/Board-approves-AB-181-transportation-plan-to-secure-reimbursement-for-student-transit-passes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6115168-b7a749bec4f958ecaa6399fd4a75f70b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174879&Signature=nJAE2j7wmzOIQAKVxkqjS~uGgQYCIRBH~MHr-1wYswu~B9T5I~l1eF1t-YV~2oxHits~KcI8S6HOhKpkH6OPhKAuLSc0QIvHRytQHrNUbaJLIZqaLQOacdcWulmz5eqvYr9y3TNI9GAiPJz25~rGkmzuG8JYesRjhslbJMEaZmvlwl2e-RSVVjUb5dq3IjuGysj39DsAcUS4hLyd~tFGC6HDFYzjQ~3f9dCsGpCUlaMkMUAmJKL298tpz3MciZZr~5RWzARK25dSk10AjsaNr6vKUUUktZKPvP-BY3eFi1~9cpP8AJTPUsta7unxwCr7DXVR372Fm9~vqcbmxAdBkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The East Side Union High School District Board approved the district's AB 181 transportation services plan, a required annual plan that lets the district retain state reimbursement for bus and transit passes provided to eligible students.

Director of General Services Julie Kasperger and Transportation Supervisor Ray Castellanos presented the plan, explaining that AB 181 enables reimbursement for passes given to students who are migrant, McKinney‑Vento (homeless), foster, runaway or socioeconomically disadvantaged. Kasperger told trustees the district operates about 550 routes across roughly 180 square miles and that the program has led to a large increase in VTA passes for McKinney‑Vento students: \"we're now servicing just under 1,500 additional VTA passes for those kids,\" a roughly 42% increase for that group.

The presentation said approving the plan preserves approximately $4.5 million the district requested for the prior year and anticipates up to $5.5 million in reimbursements next year, figures the staff said are already reflected in current budget planning. Board members praised transportation and maintenance staff for keeping buses running during a regional transit strike and for using routes to support college visits and career technical education events.

Trustee Cortese moved to approve the transportation services plan; Trustee Chavez seconded. The motion passed, with one trustee briefly absent from the vote before returning, and the final tally recorded as 5-0 after all trustees confirmed their votes.

Staff said they will continue streamlining bus requests with an online pilot at two schools and will monitor alternative fuel options as diesel buses are phased out.","Trustees approved the district's AB 181 transportation services plan to retain reimbursement for VTA passes distributed to eligible students, a measure that preserves prior-year funding and increases reimbursement tied to McKinney‑Vento and other student groups.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":46,"_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},6115174,"East Side district certifies positive fiscal position in second interim report; board approves report",981,4171000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2739724-20b80ef4a83772bfeed8226757744ab7&start=4171&end=5152","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2739724-20b80ef4a83772bfeed8226757744ab7/thumbnail_4171000.jpg","/articles/6115174/California/East-Side-district-certifies-positive-fiscal-position-in-second-interim-report-board-approves-report","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6115174-0ee59eae2a536df86e3ddd97ecc22fca/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174879&Signature=c0~QXsejoGtzmh-oCsFl0AiVfTMpQMI9xpZLK5oDFd-SgJdFScXbVVzQx2YXJxlx8LnXoiSE7pQl7cIeXLKnjtoDd27WwFj98GYVtULcUS22EUZnwfSplTU9x1eOOcvisQ0FG6Ip~7Ok0X2qPJKlUHkLBprRhv1Cy8HhD~ITTdt-MFxXFl~Uv3pmxDh~MNf~X5qY5Aq8FoojUeshTgHLEdxzjwZq9Wi~7axT9tiISyL2ldAUIaQSaiPbBWu-60M~XIH4I0gF54y6BkJ9qjdvEwmTiKBuuP2svGZUD7NaWUwoURdRL5T~~BG5dc4ZH-Ph2nQ2~qmzktZQRUYBiqsaDQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The East Side Union High School District Board of Trustees voted 5-0 to approve the district's second interim financial report for fiscal year 2024–25 and to certify a \"positive\" outlook for meeting obligations over the current and two subsequent years.

Associate Superintendent of Business Services Tom Nguyen presented the financial update, noting the report captures data through Jan. 31 and that the district will submit the certification to the county for review. Nguyen said the district is projecting to meet its financial obligations under current assumptions but warned that projections are sensitive to changes in attendance, enrollment and benefit costs.

Nguyen highlighted several assumptions that drive the multi‑year projection: average daily attendance assumptions (92.48% for the remainder of the year, 94% for 2025–26), cost‑of‑living adjustments (COLA) estimates of 2.43% for 2025–26 and 3.52% for 2026–27, and an assumed 6% annual increase for health benefits (though actual renewals have been higher). He noted the district's unduplicated pupil percentage rose sharply this year — a near 9 percentage point jump — improving eligibility for concentration supplemental funding.

Nguyen said, under current assumptions, the district's unrestricted ending balance for the current year meets the state's 3% reserve requirement and that deficit spending is slowing in future years. However, he warned that if enrollment falls or benefit costs rise faster than expected, the certification could change and the district would need to submit a fiscal recovery plan to the county.

After questions and discussion, Trustee Herrera moved and Trustee Chavez seconded approval of the second interim report. The motion passed 5-0.

Board members thanked finance and business staff for their work compiling the report and emphasized the need to monitor enrollment trends, health benefit renewals and federal/state budget developments before the district adopts its preliminary budget in June.","The board received the district's second interim financial report, accepted a positive certification, and approved the report after a lengthy staff presentation on enrollment, unduplicated pupil percentage and projections for 2025–26 and beyond.",{"_33":124,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":125,"_41":126,"_43":127,"_45":127,"_47":128,"_49":129,"_51":130,"_53":131,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":132,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":133,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6115179,"East Side trustees adopt resolution honoring Vietnamese heritage flag after emotional debate over co‑authorship",0,4126000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2739724-20b80ef4a83772bfeed8226757744ab7&start=4126&end=4126","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2739724-20b80ef4a83772bfeed8226757744ab7/thumbnail_4126000.jpg","/articles/6115179/California/East-Side-trustees-adopt-resolution-honoring-Vietnamese-heritage-flag-after-emotional-debate-over-coauthorship","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6115179-a5e8b82ff2e0fef411f43d700f7705e8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174879&Signature=na1gaSBTRu1Fy9dcBjWKYRRJhVS6wTp-C6~07FdYvCxTE1j4mKWreVkKHKEQ0aa6efoIlV4xiqRXLLrfcVb9Xz78PGyFszthGZdPQr~0eInoE6oQ7dXcZjlcHBfpIHwAIPcjtzRIDr0oo5YzoUqnQxmhhcqfscj6rRIbfjJveAxEoomTti~tiMSNoX4uScgV2MHE21Bw7eV856tHfeCt~dskDQvuQHpPegdG-w5VPugFxZC7n6e~l5dPGS7OAQKUkfZPX7FTq~y1PdWWjqcKJlapSOWRZSGcvXOpG7ART7GhVjXAkEA7PZDU-pMd7b3rNQw43zOYYGJwSqhfg0QOIg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The East Side Union High School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt a resolution honoring the Vietnamese heritage and freedom flag and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon.

The measure, introduced on the agenda as item 11.06, passed 5-0 after public comment from local Vietnamese leaders and extended discussion among trustees about whether Trustee Le should be formally listed as a co‑author. Board President Do and trustees ultimately agreed to adopt the resolution that evening while reserving authorship matters for further conversation.

The resolution drew several public speakers representing Vietnamese organizations, including Hah Thieu, president of the Executive Board of the United Vietnamese American Community of Northern California, and Kang Dong, president of the Vietnamese American Veterans Association. Hah Thieu told the board, “I am honored to express my own support for the resolution,” and described personal and community ties to the anniversary.

Trustee Le said the resolution was personally significant and asked to be named a co‑author, citing her lived history as a refugee. Board President Do said he empathized but expressed discomfort naming a co‑author who had not been involved in drafting the resolution; he proposed an alternative of listing supporters as co‑sponsors. Trustee Cortese moved to adopt the resolution, saying the board should “maintain our composure and our dignity” and honor the community on this milestone year. Trustee Cortese’s motion was seconded and approved 5-0.

The board also discussed logistics for flag commemorations and requested coordination with student groups for a flag ceremony. Trustee Le asked that the Yo Ba Bu Nam High School Vietnamese Student Association be allowed to hold a flag ceremony on April 29 to avoid a scheduling conflict with a state flag event on April 30. Trustees and the superintendent said they would follow up on scheduling and community coordination.

The board did not change the substance of the resolution at the meeting; it voted to adopt the resolution as presented and to continue internal discussion about authorship and ceremony timing.

The resolution and the vote close a chapter of public testimony and board deliberation on a culturally significant topic for the district’s large Vietnamese student and family population. Trustees said they intend to continue coordinating with community groups and student organizations on commemorations and related educational programming.","The East Side Union High School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution to honor the Vietnamese heritage and freedom flag and commemorate the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon, after public testimony from Vietnamese community leaders and a heated discussion about who should be listed as co‑author of the resolution.","actionData","errors"]

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