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Superintendent and staff described the changes as responses to growing administrative demands. “We received an audit from the state earlier this year,” said Dr. Moore (Student Services), describing complications around student-store compliance with federal nutrition rules and the need for centralized coordination for ASB-run stores, graduations and related activities. Dr. Alvarez (State and Federal programs) told trustees that the district’s mix of state, federal and other grant funding had grown from approximately $65 million to more than $232 million, increasing time‑accounting and monitoring responsibilities and prompting a recommendation for higher‑level supervision in that area.

General Counsel Jennifer Carbucci explained a paralegal reclassification: the district will retain one paralegal and create a senior paralegal classification to reflect the difference in educational‑sector experience and supervisory responsibilities; the change was budget‑neutral through offsets in the management salary schedule.

Trustees moved and approved the items (consent/resolution identifiers K3, K4, K5, K6, K7 in the meeting agenda) and asked staff to brief the board on implementation steps. Board members said the restructures use an attrition‑based approach to manage costs while centralizing compliance responsibilities.

Why it matters: The reorganizations affect how the district manages federally and state‑funded programs, coordinates student activities and athletics, and processes legal and compliance work. District officials said the moves aim to reduce audit risk, clarify supervision, and improve coordination for districtwide events and federally required accounting.

Board action: Trustees approved the job descriptions and restructures by unanimous vote (5–0). Staff said they will return with implementation details and noted that the changes were designed to be fiscally neutral in some cases via reallocation of existing salary schedule lines.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","SUHSD Board of Trustees Meeting - April 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Trustees approved new and revised management positions to centralize oversight of athletics/student activities, counseling services, state and federal program compliance, and legal paralegal duties.","taxTitle","Sweetwater Union High, School Districts, California","taxId",38476,"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},6269297,"Parents and students report alleged threats, harassment and discrimination to Sweetwater board; trustees request follow-up",239,6649000,6888000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3044587-38ad9826185a58587e90d7447b109cb6&start=6649&end=6888","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3044587-38ad9826185a58587e90d7447b109cb6/thumbnail_6649000.jpg","/articles/6269297/California/Parents-and-students-report-alleged-threats-harassment-and-discrimination-to-Sweetwater-board-trustees-request-follow-up","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6269297-417c40fc5346bebae595b35701792f45/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141358&Signature=N6gh8-uukXRu3hUjqBxiJ5jrLXOUC0yVgoQ0HTzxP~ztjUxOjhEirkxM2VORs8PNV4axDNnbw8XgxC6Wvp2LvBimuvourstBPPn7oJeYRrnuWWJFpVBGp9hzKxNwiRUXHC5OKsV-vlIWfiW2NrvSNuOWwjeb-VEABppKzWtyC0yVgL4ElPRIqLYkcNZzwnzJhvc06lIAnDs89AoR6vP4qtpMhbJOf6bprrrFTKuLAXpchraexzuQW4gBvyItQ-dfYFpmZ8sLJ1KQ-5kyTRpTfwxoTojp8P3cJi0CxC7~QWQjkrrYpJNNRrgbDMIZVB22aHUW8cMrvkJhtMitpkBgqQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Multiple parents and students raised concerns at the April 14 Sweetwater Union High School District board meeting about alleged staff conduct at Eastlake, Montgomery and Olympian high schools and asked the board for investigations and protections for students.

A parent described a 2024 incident in which a band teacher allegedly told her son, “if he doesn't get his drill correctly ... she's gonna ******* kill him.” The parent said the employee’s return after suspension has caused the student ongoing distress and asked the board to remove the teacher from the classroom. “When she was removed from school, the band flourished,” the parent said, and urged immediate removal to ensure student safety.

A nearby parent corroborated the student’s distress, saying her son has not returned to the class since the teacher’s return and requested a formal investigation and administrative leave for the coach while the district reviews the complaint.

Students and a parent from Olympian High School’s robotics team described a separate set of concerns about the team’s teacher advisor. Student speaker Josiah Gattbonten (as recorded in the transcript) said the adviser “has consistently neglected the Olympian robotics team” and alleged discrimination and emotional mistreatment tied to nationality, immigration status and sexual orientation. The students asked the district to remove the teacher as the club adviser, hire a qualified credentialed coach and require bias training for the staff member. A student who filed a complaint told the board he did not seek employee termination but requested bias training and improved complaint handling.

A parent at Montgomery High School asked the board to place a coach on administrative leave while the district investigates alleged aggressive behavior, including yelling and physical contact during an event on Sept. 13, 2024. The parent said teammates are afraid to speak up because of fear of retaliation.

Why it matters: The complaints allege threats, harassment, and discrimination — issues that trigger district investigative and complaint-handling obligations under state law and district policy. Parents requested immediate action to protect students; trustees asked for follow-up from staff.

Board response: Trustees and the superintendent acknowledged the concerns and requested staff follow up and provide more information. During the meeting the board specifically requested follow-up on the Olympian robotics adviser situation and on the Montgomery coach and band matters. No public record of disciplinary outcomes or removals was recorded at the April 14 meeting; several speakers said they had filed formal complaints with the district.","Several parents and students reported alleged staff misconduct — including a reported death threat in a band class, aggressive coaching behavior, and discrimination by a robotics adviser — and asked the board to investigate or remove employees; trustees asked staff to follow up.",{"_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},6269302,"Board records closed‑session actions: student reinstatement, principal appointment, non‑reelection; adopts Donate Life resolution",1156,7832000,8988000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3044587-38ad9826185a58587e90d7447b109cb6&start=7832&end=8988","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3044587-38ad9826185a58587e90d7447b109cb6/thumbnail_7832000.jpg","/articles/6269302/California/Board-records-closedsession-actions-student-reinstatement-principal-appointment-nonreelection-adopts-Donate-Life-resolution","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6269302-8bac00b852ca1d10d2d92ecd02c8ac07/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141358&Signature=i1nG4irNYehgkzpNMNXq91ZZIvWHgiSYrf8CzrkFRPAMxBfSzhXqgYBXHj9zJ1sAjWEzSJcZbLSNxgubVZBwgMIapgrck-4WZQ0PiRVBMdcX0dQZvMJJYKp9hzvXOHhREs7ORBxsUtaukJfk55MSTe2wAtTN0mhGMCAWtGWl4w9QamzMWLLKR1eHvUosFs4WC1lhp4vqP3qaaPi9H64NLmjOKVlix90OLzzfNIjGj3HPfJK6VW0Jc36nD5u~X2JpqnEJpueJAkP2JDa0iKrVXKvXXY341a4fgB2fslvT8R94vxGcQ2p-0VANDhSlWCSa7M7hlQB2emRuvJsjILyTHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sweetwater Union High School District Board of Education recorded several formal actions during or following a closed session on April 14.

The board approved the reinstatement of one student. According to the minutes recorded in the meeting transcript, the motion was “Moved by Solis, second by Emeril” and the vote was recorded as Arancibia — yes; Emeril — yes; Lopez — yes; Lopez — yes; Solis — yes. The motion passed; the transcript records the outcome as approved.

The board appointed Dr. Alex Salazar as principal of Bonita Vista High School. The transcript records: “Moved by Emeril, second by Arancibia, to approve the appointment of doctor Alex Salazar as principal, Benita Vista High School” with the same five recorded yes votes and the outcome recorded as approved.

The board approved the non‑reelection of one probationary certificated employee. The transcript records: “Moved by Lopez, second by Solis to approve the non reelection of 1 probationary certificated employee” with the vote recorded as five yes votes; the outcome was approved.

On the open agenda, the board adopted Resolution No. 4966 designating April 2025 as Donate Life Month. The motion to adopt that resolution was moved and seconded on the record and passed 5–0.

Why it matters: The closed‑session personnel actions finalize employment and student‑discipline outcomes that affect individual employees and a student; the principal appointment names the district’s school leader for Bonita Vista High School. The resolution declaration is ceremonial but triggers district recognition and outreach tied to organ and tissue donation awareness.

Documentation: All four actions were recorded in the meeting transcript and the board vote tallies were recorded as unanimous (5–0) where shown. The transcript does not include details about the probationary employee (name or assignment) or the student case beyond the motions and vote tallies.","At its April 14 meeting, the Sweetwater Union High School District Board approved the reinstatement of one student, appointed Dr. Alex Salazar as principal of Bonita Vista High School, approved the non‑reelection of a probationary certificated employee, and adopted Resolution No. 4966 designating April 2025 as Donate Life Month.",{"_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},6269307,"Parents, community members press Sweetwater board to follow AB 101 timeline, restore AP Human Geography option",126,6379000,6505000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3044587-38ad9826185a58587e90d7447b109cb6&start=6379&end=6505","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3044587-38ad9826185a58587e90d7447b109cb6/thumbnail_6379000.jpg","/articles/6269307/California/Parents-community-members-press-Sweetwater-board-to-follow-AB-101-timeline-restore-AP-Human-Geography-option","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6269307-41de988cbc704e47829e64e459ed2e04/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141358&Signature=Oqns~mjKQF6Vv37pYw4187chFcT1d0RQZuPfmmHjP3SU687EJHa-ZS9k0K5vFvGPJQOlknDG~-CxGAXzMDt3FnBdRobkwxmnM5Bafj5Jfa8WGWadNAhDMzDF26kOsoMuFyZP7wRngRD0XF7NHpSSmlgGUg5uor-XFgGUXFFHRjRgGnhXtQvR6RLmuiKDGnB3WBuQMw~kjBfN6sdkoJ2IdEFa3OI9CAN0YrbYyNqofqoqNPcv3hfCmfKCqpv2-8uNkJIpWzRKiv0kXObC8CxcfXRUitajy09mqSv0YT2xkhFgd0HAkIzUV9-W2CsdpW3vX4WRV2T3Tg7l4IYDkpHn7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parents and community members urged the Sweetwater Union High School District Board of Education on April 14 to align local course changes with state law and restore AP Human Geography as a social science option for the incoming class of 2029.

The speakers said Bonita Vista High School removed AP Human Geography from social science options and expanded an ethnic-studies offering to a full-year program for students who will graduate in 2029, while AB 101 requires an ethnic-studies graduation requirement beginning with the class of 2030. “Bonita Vista has removed the AP Human Geography from their social science options as part of an early rollout of the AB 101,” said Eileen Yamamoto, a parent of an incoming Bonita Vista student. Yamamoto told trustees she supports the intent of AB 101 but asked the board to “ask to align the implementation with the district’s own timeline and publicly available information and restore AP Human Geography as a social science option for the class of 2029.”

Other parents described limited notice and request deadlines they said disadvantaged families. “Benita Vista only gave families until yesterday, Sunday, to request a human AP switch from ethnic studies,” said Mike Kimoto, a parent, who asked the board to extend the deadline to April 27 and to clarify that a ninth-grade AP human geography student would still meet the one-semester ethnic-studies requirement. David Boehm, a parent and chair of the County of San Diego Independent Redistricting Commission, told the board he could not find evidence that the district had broadly engaged parents of eighth graders before changing course offerings and suggested making the course optional or allowing opt-outs for the next year to allow more time for parental review.

Superintendent Aguirre and staff acknowledged follow-up is needed. A district staff member told a speaker the curriculum documents were not fully accessible to parents until late the prior week. Trustees requested staff to provide follow-up and additional clarity on ethnic-studies implementation and curriculum materials for families and counselors.

Why it matters: The timing and format of ethnic-studies implementation affects course choices, college-credit opportunities and counseling for incoming freshmen. Parents said removing AP Human Geography as a social-science option could reduce access to rigorous, college-level coursework that can yield college credit and cost savings for families.

Board action and next steps: Trustees heard public comment and directed staff to follow up with schools on the communication timeline, clarify whether AP Human Geography will continue to be offered at affected campuses, and provide the board with details on how the district plans to implement AB 101 for the classes of 2029 and 2030. No formal policy change was recorded at this meeting on the subject.

Additional context: Speakers cited the district’s December 2024 graduation policy and state Assembly Bill 101 (AB 101) in describing the timeline for the ethnic-studies requirement and requested that district practice match the law and published district materials.","Parents and community members told the Sweetwater Union High School District board that Bonita Vista and other district schools have prematurely replaced AP Human Geography with ethnic studies for the incoming 2029 class and urged the district to align implementation with Assembly Bill 101 and restore course options.","actionData","errors"]

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