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Superintendent Dr. Linda Dela Torre and Cabinet members highlighted several recognitions: San Marino High School received a National Blue Ribbon Award; Valentine Elementary received a California Distinguished School Award; and all four district schools received either the California Distinguished or National Blue Ribbon honors this year, staff said. The district reported a graduation rate of 99.5% and an AP pass rate of 93%.

Administrators said enrollment increased by 146 students, from 2,944 to 3,090, which staff said has supported the district's revenue picture. District leaders noted that PTAs achieved record fundraising levels, contributing to programs and services.

District services accomplishments cited included: expansion of the Titan Wellness Center and districtwide wellness supports; the successful application for a food services grant to purchase a food truck (branded with the four schools' logos) that will be used for catering and community events; completion of camera upgrades (paid in part by a grant) and ongoing safety trainings in collaboration with local law enforcement; and perimeter security improvements including buzzer access.

Academic highlights included San Marino High School's stated ranking in ELA among comprehensive high schools, increases in ELA and math proficiency, a UC acceptance rate increase to 36% and strong college matriculation statistics for the Class of 2025. Staff also noted award-winning extracurricular programs (robotics, speech and debate) and continued development of the Titan Medical Arts Academy and STEM partnerships.

The board's four strategic goals for 2025'26 were previewed: (A) evaluate and enhance safety and wellness; (B) maintain fiscal health and sustainability; (C) foster community awareness of the district's mission and vision (including a ClearGov financial transparency tool); and (D) prepare students for post-graduate success (including an AI task force to consider responsible uses of artificial intelligence in schools). The district said the AI task force will include a board representative, staff, faculty and community members.

Board members asked practical questions about the new food truck's uses and noted plans to bring it to community events. Staff said the truck is intended to be self-funded through catering revenue so it would not draw on the general fund.

Administrators said work under Measure M will dovetail with these goals and that the board will receive periodic updates as projects move from preconstruction to construction.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","06-24-25 SMUSD BOE - Open Session","oneSentenceSummary","District leaders reviewed 2024'25 accomplishments including National Blue Ribbon and California Distinguished honors, a 146-student enrollment increase, districtwide wellness centers, Measure M passage, food services grant for a branded food truck and expansion of language immersion.","taxTitle","San Marino Unified, School Districts, California","taxId",48047,"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},6184892,"Board extends Superintendent Dr. Linda Dela Torre's contract through June 30, 2028 after public praise from PTA leaders",4211,623000,4834000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5085386-c967a13c760deaccc5c0333b1d19024e&start=623&end=4834","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5085386-c967a13c760deaccc5c0333b1d19024e/thumbnail_623000.jpg","/articles/6184892/California/Board-extends-Superintendent-Dr-Linda-Dela-Torres-contract-through-June-30-2028-after-public-praise-from-PTA-leaders","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6184892-ba7479f9166869cc012775558295020b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775321999&Signature=IdnvTZlnztuW-4B3Igw2egtoWlhiq1otAFES8unBFHl1tSpFeMGC7Ds1AwW7KB6UgF2VNDQLRkBrKSr4IWiOszdbwC6wBW63GgM7Z~Yx9mtXMF8NoOQ4T9zOY0HO-hMXH4XXZjsUWCFnbviBsMyVqiczJx2QU3wvqyJLiQr5tcPZRmJTtvfHcjb64hR7RvbmPbCYkFXkzWIcD~9XLQi3IupBORyMqwBwx-QTB0Nzg4ynEYIOPDgNFCp5Ajd1ctkOhDQVjaN3kLItCnkzecX2Z6k8gS3~twSidJn2wFkcMnkXI1U5eGN0cNNJxkSionCKpTRQMSdP4NAKm8CSBHLUkA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Marino Unified School District board voted June 24 to approve an amendment extending Superintendent Dr. Linda Dela Torre's employment agreement by one year; the new contract term runs July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.

The amendment to the superintendent employment agreement was presented as agenda item 11e. A motion to approve the amendment was made, seconded and carried by unanimous roll call.

Two members of the district's PTA spoke during public comment in support of Dr. Dela Torre before the board acted. Melissa Kelly, speaking on behalf of the PTA, asked the board to retain \"one of San Marino School District's most cherished assets, Dr. Linda Dela Torre,\" and praised her 33 years of experience and leadership. \"She doesn't rest on her laurels and works tirelessly, thoughtfully, and intelligently,\" Kelly said during public comment.

Kim Sutano, speaking after Kelly and identifying herself as a PTA president, echoed the praise and thanked the board and superintendent for their work during the school year.

The staff report on the contract amendment stated the remainder of the superintendent employment agreement would remain unchanged and that the amendment simply extends the term. The board voted to approve the amendment; all trustees present voted aye and the motion carried.

No additional changes to compensation or other contract terms were described during the public presentation.

The board congratulated Dr. Dela Torre following the vote; the superintendent offered brief remarks of gratitude to the board and community.

(Quotes in this article are attributed to speakers who made them during the public comment and staff presentation.)","The board approved an amendment extending Superintendent Dr. Linda Dela Torre's employment agreement to June 30, 2028; PTA speakers at public comment urged the board to retain the superintendent.",{"_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},6184897,"Board adopts 2025'26 LCAP after presentation of California local indicators",2130,1943000,4073000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5085386-c967a13c760deaccc5c0333b1d19024e&start=1943&end=4073","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5085386-c967a13c760deaccc5c0333b1d19024e/thumbnail_1943000.jpg","/articles/6184897/California/Board-adopts-202526-LCAP-after-presentation-of-California-local-indicators","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6184897-84a29b62446c8f05585e7bd6ef34ca32/orig.mp4?Expires=1775321999&Signature=jvETiH-GX04KPTuD-fiFkvsrNt8PCm~f-kIKJl4V1wyjtVgfy0WloMegB0JG3VOkydvwYYy~ffpLmbRWdA~tuTuE1sazHCex-J0p9sp11W7lGaTW-3-ek53zqUjyObNPROgZyD3D-zk9FuK4Lc2y0VPjQuSU2ws5OAkOuv9bxKrbVVJGDBSU9jHvEBrACoWhfsO-868aJ7ANQ70o55TvbI~v4OKOqiiqiEI2J983L8cxYfzFRi9l6BpdyxnwTEfuJEN-iWdkM1m2hqZvbiahc0LxNVUWvHgEGtR5pu43Or8xKlADKloPCP2AEqowA0ksx8lNFs9AJFqXO~xrV0Fr~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Marino Unified School District board on June 24 adopted the district's 2025'26 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) after a staff presentation summarizing local indicators reported on the California School Dashboard.

At a public hearing earlier in the month, staff presented the proposed LCAP; on June 24 Dr. Dina Richter summarized final updates to attendance, wellness and spring iReady results before asking the board to adopt the document. \"As required by statute, the proposed 25 26 LCAP requires approval this evening and is therefore being presented as an action item,\" Richter said.

The presentation reviewed the five locally reported state priorities (basic conditions; implementation of academic state standards; parent engagement; school climate; and access to a broad course of study). Staff reported 100% of teachers appropriately credentialed and assigned, universal access to standards-aligned instructional materials, and facilities in good repair, resulting in a \"met\" designation for basic conditions. Implementation of academic state standards across subject areas was reported as \"full implementation with sustainability.\" Parent engagement measures and California School Survey responses supported a \"met\" finding for that indicator.

On school climate, staff reported that 83% of students said they felt safe at school, with a 3% increase for two consecutive years in that perception. For access to a broad course of study, staff said the district continues to provide full access in accordance with the Education Code provisions cited in the presentation.

The board motioned, seconded and voted unanimously to adopt the 2025'26 LCAP. The agenda materials reference compliance with California Education Code §52062 for the LCAP public hearing and board adoption process.

District staff said they will upload the local indicators to the California School Dashboard portal after the meeting; the district noted the 2025 dashboard launch was anticipated Nov. 15 and that future releases will shift to an Oct. 15 annual schedule.

Board members thanked staff and parent contributors for their work on the LCAP and the local indicator reporting.

(Authorities cited in the meeting: California Education Code §52062 and Education Code provisions related to the definition of a broad course of study.)","Board members adopted the district's 2025'26 Local Control Accountability Plan after staff presented local indicator results showing \"met\" status for basic conditions, standards implementation, parent engagement, school climate and access to courses.",{"_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},6184900,"San Marino reports $40 million Measure M Series A bond sale; district begins RFPs for Measure M projects",240,1555000,1795000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5085386-c967a13c760deaccc5c0333b1d19024e&start=1555&end=1795","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5085386-c967a13c760deaccc5c0333b1d19024e/thumbnail_1555000.jpg","/articles/6184900/California/San-Marino-reports-40-million-Measure-M-Series-A-bond-sale-district-begins-RFPs-for-Measure-M-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6184900-e750fa7c48b661204cd0cd568fb42691/orig.mp4?Expires=1775321999&Signature=M5e0G8Sjw39vHw9g8ORBJDue4Sk9KqG2F12O8b9Tia5WXjWUnN2A8gJGgWOsXWxQFDUSpsG-Zve~i2jG0sGcXdrPlcobUPY7OCoLp~4McDhgw8iBgWl2CGCu0E9RkwJU-DpgpRnNSyzI9xQE0CCFgVOPyZgGJfyXbGMqB0-pnRamvpxdzu-kP8sBmSls4wuLmv6GwmXQzrHiU8AW4qTfpS18-TTeSrJmeUtXJKyouHszmmrsCs0yqbr4jXH4lPJlF9cFyMsf6WGOFfI~E5yNUQQah94RdWJLEgxtHN4ls22-ZNAbEG~DEduIwmKGJFDaoM3sKbrdBIkoIZBTVd1PCw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District leaders told the San Marino Unified School District board on June 24 that Measure M preconstruction and financial steps are underway following the district's first bond issuance.

Superintendent Dr. Linda Dela Torre and Chief Business Official Dr. Steven Choi reported that the district completed a $40,000,000 Series A bond sale the morning of June 24. The district secured a double-A1 credit rating from Moody's, and staff reported a true interest cost of about 4.6% for the sale. The sale drew participation from some 30 investors, including national firms named in the presentation.

Dr. Choi said proceeds from the bond will be used, in part, to pay off the remaining $2,650,000 balance on the certificates of participation (COPs); that transaction was scheduled to occur on July 10, the first day bond proceeds become available.

On project delivery and procurement, Dr. Choi and bond program manager CJ Nolan said the district is preparing requests for proposals for architectural services associated with the initial wave of Measure M projects and expects to release those RFPs to the district's prequalified pool later in the week. Nolan is drafting project narratives, phasing schedules, and RFQs to establish a pool of professional service providers (DSA inspectors of record, special inspections and materials testing, surveying, civil and geotechnical services) to accelerate hiring once contracts are awarded. Staff anticipate returning to the board in August with contract award recommendations.

Facilities assessments are underway. The district completed roof inspections across campuses; staff said preliminary results show the San Marino High School roof is the most deteriorated. A roofing consultant is preparing formal assessment reports that will help define scope and prioritization; procurement for roofing is expected to use CMAS pricing where appropriate.

Choi said the board will receive a presentation in August outlining construction delivery options, including design-bid-build, design-build and lease-leaseback, so trustees can weigh trade-offs before staff moves forward with contracts.

Board members asked for timing and budget clarifications. Staff emphasized that physical construction had not yet begun and that the immediate focus was on preconstruction, procurement, and establishing vendor pools to speed future work once contracts are in place.

The board received the report as information; no formal action was required on the Measure M update at the June 24 meeting.","District officials said the Measure M program closed a $40 million Series A bond sale with a AA1 rating and will use proceeds to repay COPs and finance initial projects; staff will release RFPs for architects and RFQs for professional services this summer.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6184903,"San Marino Unified adopts balanced 2025–26 budget, moves $2 million into cash-flow reserve and creates committed stabilization fund",281,4146000,4427000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5085386-c967a13c760deaccc5c0333b1d19024e&start=4146&end=4427","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5085386-c967a13c760deaccc5c0333b1d19024e/thumbnail_4146000.jpg","/articles/6184903/California/San-Marino-Unified-adopts-balanced-202526-budget-moves-2-million-into-cash-flow-reserve-and-creates-committed-stabilization-fund","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6184903-944cbb6d867d5aac60a482edd4ee176c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775321999&Signature=HNoRh2FrqthD8Hm2LTr~Bf1yj0~GO2T4qC~nJr1AvIYD2NwKXP08yZiqWdOy5i7G34-EXtr6N5nJfBknLhhMii2hEC3XSulsNfOv4auZZcZtZ~7UZpuuRudjaXBZfdPk-2kvutxnsgtyzOsNTQmJv5O0l0kADiPL4cJ0-MTKOpWkIoG2emwD20xg4IzH13UaL0fGtdCZItWNwBum5fqkZ2jsQrx7EPndkq0R1bm1~zSK3iKD04gNFKs1qRO2RnCYla0PxY8HjnDtZmfKCbwuz3Wfoxe3CSJSJApy2uuiCHuIRZW-kUC373~iaN6E063eL~HWlkvf3D0yLm6FzxFKZg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","San Marino Unified School District trustees on June 24 adopted the district's proposed 2025'26 budget and approved related reserve actions designed to protect cash flow and future fiscal stability.

The board voted to transfer $2,000,000 from the general fund to a cash-flow fund (Fund 17.2) and adopted Resolution No. 18, which establishes committed reserves of $3,500,000 for fiscal stabilization and $2,500,000 for declining enrollment. Trustees also approved the district's 2025'26 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the overall district budget as part of the meeting's action items.

District Chief Business Official Dr. Steven Choi told the board the proposed budget is balanced for 2025'26 and through the next two fiscal years, helped by increased enrollment and average daily attendance. Choi said a $2 million interfund transfer is meant to protect the district from possible state cash deferrals and provide short-term liquidity. \"The cash flow fund serves as a strategic reserve specifically designated to cover short term cash needs,\" Choi said.

The budget presentation noted the district projects a total funded ADA of 3,018.23 and an unduplicated pupil percentage of 19.28%. Salaries and benefits remain the largest expenditure category; one-time equipment and capital purchases from 2024'25 (air-conditioning units, camera upgrades) are not expected to recur at the same level in 2025'26.

Resolution No. 18 formalizes the board's intent under Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidance to commit $3.5 million to fiscal stabilization and $2.5 million for declining enrollment. Choi explained that a previously committed $1.5 million for certificates of participation (COP) repayment was uncommitted after the district issued bonds and will be reallocated to increase the fiscal stabilization reserve to $3.5 million.

Board members sought and received clarification that the adopted budget will be submitted to the Los Angeles County Office of Education by June 30 and can be revised during state budget updates or the required interim reporting cycles (Dec. 1 and March). Trustees also discussed asset-replacement cycles for equipment (roofs, HVAC, textbooks) and steps to improve long-term facilities planning.

The board took these votes by roll call; all trustees present voted in the affirmative and the motions carried.

Clarifying details recorded at the meeting show the district included a planned $2,000,000 interfund transfer, reallocation of a $1,500,000 COP commitment, and the establishment of $3,500,000 (fiscal stabilization) and $2,500,000 (declining enrollment) committed reserves. The board also approved the district's 2025'26 LCAP and the general fund budget on June 24, 2025.

Looking ahead, Choi said the district will finalize the budget submission and provide regular updates through the district's reporting schedule. The board's action leaves the district with an immediate cash-flow buffer and a clearer set of committed reserves intended to protect operations if state or enrollment conditions change.","The San Marino Unified School District board on June 24 adopted a balanced 2025–26 budget, approved a $2 million interfund transfer to a cash‑flow fund, and passed a resolution committing $3.5 million for fiscal stabilization and $2.5 million for declining enrollment.","actionData","errors"]

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