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Key outcomes

- Student calendar: Trustees approved the 2025–26 student calendar. Vote: 4–0 in favor.

- Staff work calendars: The 2025–26 staff work calendars were approved, with calendars for classified staff conditionally approved pending ratification by the Classified School Employees Association, PSTA San Ysidro Chapter 154. Vote: 4–0 in favor.

- Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators: The board approved the district’s declaration of need for fully qualified educators in specified difficult-to-fill subject areas for the 2025–26 school year. Motion passed (vote recorded as 4–0).

- Consent calendar: The board moved the consent calendar with specified items pulled for separate discussion (items pulled included 14c.2, 14e.0.4, 14e.0.12 and 14e.13). After amendments and discussion the amended consent calendar passed; vote recorded as 4–0.

- Rehire of retired administrator: The board approved the district’s request to add Russell Little to the list of substitute administrators as needed (a retired administrative appointment). The motion passed by recorded vote; the meeting record indicates the final tally was three in favor and one opposed. Vote: 3–1 in favor.

- Williams complaints report: The board received the third-quarter Williams report for the 2024–25 school year; administration reported six of seven complaints were determined to be in compliance and deemed resolved and one complaint did not fall under Williams scope. The board approved acceptance of the report. Vote: 4–0.

- CalSHa (HVAC) grant change order: Trustees discussed and approved change orders to contracts for HVAC replacement under the state program (CalSHa). The district said the award covers approximately $2,000,288 and will fund HVAC replacements at Sunset and Willow schools; expenses are restricted to HVAC-related design, installation and oversight and cannot be used for general fund purposes. Vote: motion passed (vote recorded as 4–0).

- COPS grant application and community-centered consulting: The board approved seeking a U.S. Department of Justice (COPS) grant to upgrade emergency communications systems. The board discussed that a private firm would receive a 5% management fee (5% of awarded funds over three years) to write compliance and oversight reports if the grant is awarded. No award was guaranteed at the meeting; the motion to pursue the grant and authorize required agreements passed. Vote: motion passed (vote recorded as 4–0).

The board’s roll call at the start of the meeting listed four members present (Board President Zanada Rosario, Board Clerk Irene Lopez, Board Member Martin Arias, Board Member Kenya Peraza). Vice President Antonio Martinez was out sick and absent from the vote counts. Trustees did not adopt new districtwide policies regarding CPI training or bullying during the meeting; both topics were discussed during presentation and public comment.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","SYSD Board Meeting (4/10/25)","oneSentenceSummary","Trustees approved the 2025–26 student and staff calendars, accepted the Williams complaints report, authorized HVAC work funded by a CalSHa award and approved several personnel and grant application actions during the session.","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":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":74,"_75":74},6076827,"Parents press board on bullying and restraints; request term limits and greater family involvement",0,6435000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2967425-10a9b5bc9a09578f2f251a54a8a31903&start=6435&end=6435","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2967425-10a9b5bc9a09578f2f251a54a8a31903/thumbnail_6435000.jpg","/articles/6076827/California/Parents-press-board-on-bullying-and-restraints-request-term-limits-and-greater-family-involvement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076827-498691848854c9cf8389ec3635ee894d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770764674&Signature=g2oJHiJb3vLy9CbDQLJfvv3z4bNMeytEFpAmEPwDqcaiqCKnPg1mVlKOrGu2SXrjhDK8DHINGzSyUr6iRgiteMPyICEptb-ylZRJ7G-R46-NUpVFhhuWjg1iibhE1SjB5ewiBgGkk9ItKCeFj7OiRfiJ5jz-zzBh8GeHNXX9Hq86OEu~UL4hkBKUNloGQQQavF-P9MyuBaIam9csXaXUUobwM3SyywbUYhMzu729c6DULKj603kyNxPcRrWNVkWw1WbJpLUMIu6zWEANsu5CaKrdg9dvLYCX2fvBaZp~J1FLAIjA8dRFdR9S7P293AtqbyCpXGmJ3pDUF2gKqqT88A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During public comment at the San Ysidro School District board meeting multiple parents described ongoing bullying incidents, alleged improper restraint or seclusion of students with disabilities, and raised concerns about school safety and parent treatment on campus.

Parent Roxanne Palisino told trustees she had observed a special education health aide restrain her daughter “by the wrist instead of…a visual card, like her IEP specifies,” and described an incident in which a child with autism was left outside in hot weather. “That is not discipline. It's abuse,” Palisino said. She and other speakers urged that all staff who interact with students — including cafeteria workers, aides and substitutes — be CPI-trained and called for accountability when parents raise complaints.

Another parent described repeated bullying incidents affecting her child, including a dangerous “holding the neck” challenge among classmates and said she had filed reports with district staff and an attorney. She said the issues had persisted and that some parents are preparing to protest at Willow School.

Speakers also criticized perceived exclusion of parents, described security staff intervening at an open house to remove parents, and asked why district events or training opportunities were limited to a small number of staff without parent participation. Several public commenters asked the board to adopt term limits, saying long-serving trustees erode public trust and fresh perspectives are needed.

The board responded with a mixture of sympathy and procedural remarks. Trustees and the superintendent reiterated the district’s legal obligations under IDEA and Section 504, and some board members acknowledged complaints take staff time and legal resources. Trustees emphasized they want to keep students safe and said they are working on communication and training, with one trustee noting a willingness to explore additional CPI training opportunities with the superintendent and SELPA. The board did not take immediate disciplinary action or adopt new policy during the meeting.

The meeting included the district’s regular Williams complaints report; the administration reported the majority of Williams complaints were resolved and that one of seven complaints did not fall under Williams scope. Trustees discussed proactive parent engagement as a way to reduce escalations that result in complaints and legal fees.","Several parents used public comment to report bullying, alleged inappropriate restraints, missing playground repairs and to demand term limits and more parental inclusion. Advocates asked the district for immediate CPI training for frontline staff and a clearer plan to prevent bullying of students with disabilities.",{"_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":74,"_75":74},6076832,"Board hears Crisis Prevention Institute presentation; trustees and parents press for wider CPI certification",520,4560000,5080000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2967425-10a9b5bc9a09578f2f251a54a8a31903&start=4560&end=5080","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2967425-10a9b5bc9a09578f2f251a54a8a31903/thumbnail_4560000.jpg","/articles/6076832/California/Board-hears-Crisis-Prevention-Institute-presentation-trustees-and-parents-press-for-wider-CPI-certification","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076832-942f9a5f674d8248957e58569609698a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770764674&Signature=aHIZsH3nT6wU1V5Wl5KVYzIaDQCeyKT4iQwaNYYhOi-WjKyMOt4kcolAict6i9r4eb9Lr-g7oTC~sy5mK-j79HEqRP-qP1k2vyYfUnabkgQNNJzudZ16kc8PI1pXdCuJ4YZy2lsjbuBNrdjCJAB2EvDokXq7mv-WuKQTwJ-eCUCspd1cDsCxhF8snry6hd9z5jfpG4Zk2yQdHxgW95srhcQBNIwhEMe~ACapVP3wAmOypO6yED-WJ8SS3EaMTjUgNZ2JOZkf1crhVNqsowF~XguTKfmTsxyXNIXe7hbw~a9sHQ8dN6YZZ~LpRK1z-TWFtWRzDFqd3WyBNP2L5L-m3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Ysidro School District board heard a presentation on Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) nonviolent crisis intervention training and discussed whether the district should expand certification to more staff.

Jim Ferandi, identified in the meeting as a CPI-certified trainer for the South County SELPA, told trustees the CPI/ NCI model outlines “the before, during, and after of a crisis event,” giving staff a shared vocabulary and sequence of actions to keep students and staff safe. “CPI provides an agreed upon plan, vocabulary sequence, and set of actions to provide a safe and ethical response to a student crisis,” Ferandi said.

The presentation explained that CPI certification combines an online module with a minimum four-hour in-person session and that instructor certification is renewed every two years. Ferandi said districts typically train staff identified by administrators based on student needs and that CPI is intended “for staff as identified via student needs…those that work with students that have a high probability of needing the service.” He added he is available for consultation to staff who hold a CPI certification from trainings he provides.

Parents and trustees who spoke during public comment urged faster, broader rollout of CPI training after hearing the presentation. Parent speakers described incidents of alleged restraint and bullying involving students with disabilities and said staff across campuses — including aides, cafeteria staff and substitutes — should receive CPI training. “We don't need another presentation. We want a districtwide urgent plan for full CPI training for all staff, every campus, every adult,” said Roxanne Palisino, a parent and advocate who spoke during public comment.

Board members thanked the presenter and said they would explore options to make training more accessible. A board member noted that on the La Mirada campus roughly 28 staff members were CPI-trained and that the district as a whole reported more than 150 CPI-trained staff; trustees said scheduling and access were barriers they wanted to address with the superintendent and SELPA partners.

The board did not vote on a policy or districtwide mandate during the meeting. The presentation was informational; trustees indicated an interest in working with staff to explore expanded access to CPI/NCI training and in following up on how to remove scheduling obstacles so more staff can participate.

The discussion included references to federal protections for students with disabilities and to school staff roles; however, no new enforcement directive, contract, or funding commitment was approved during this session.","A Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) trainer described the nonviolent crisis intervention (NCI) curriculum and trustees and parents discussed expanding CPI certification for staff working with students with elevated behavioral needs.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: San Ysidro board approves calendars, grants and personnel actions

Parents press board on bullying and restraints; request term limits and greater family involvement

Board hears Crisis Prevention Institute presentation; trustees and parents press for wider CPI certification