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Committee chair Miguel Marcel (introduced himself as board chair of the oversight committee) told trustees the SDCTA review evaluates districts across 25 criteria; only five districts earned perfect scores this cycle and San Ysidro was one of them. The committee’s independent audit, performed by Wilkinson, Habben & King, returned an audit “with no findings,” committee members said.

Trustees and staff used the presentation to highlight recent project activity and next steps. The bond oversight chair and district staff reported site visits to construction locations, installation of security cameras and curb work at some sites, and that modulars (portables) for the Sims revitalization project had arrived and construction was imminent.

Why it matters: Bond oversight and transparent reporting help maintain public trust ahead of future bond measures. The committee’s A+ indicates the district met reporting and expenditure transparency criteria; independent audit results reduce legal and financial risk for bond proceeds.

Board action and next steps: The board received the annual bond oversight report (agenda item 12) and thanked oversight committee volunteers. Staff said they will continue regular oversight meetings and post audit and project information to the district website. Trustees also acknowledged project teams and volunteers who work on bond oversight.

Ending: With the oversight committee’s A+ and auditors’ clean reports, the district signaled continued compliance and readiness to move into the next phase of capital projects; the Sims campus revitalization was identified as the near-term construction priority.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","SYSD Board Meeting (6/24/25)","oneSentenceSummary","The San Ysidro School District’s bond oversight committee reported an A+ transparency grade and a clean independent audit at the June 11 board meeting, and district staff said Sims campus portables have arrived ahead of a planned revitalization project.","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":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},6187938,"Board adopts budget and LCAP; business office warns of state and federal funding risks including possible loss of universal free meals",294,15141000,15435000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5064211-62edf78a23500762b2a2caa9dde48fdc&start=15141&end=15435","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5064211-62edf78a23500762b2a2caa9dde48fdc/thumbnail_15141000.jpg","/articles/6187938/California/Board-adopts-budget-and-LCAP-business-office-warns-of-state-and-federal-funding-risks-including-possible-loss-of-universal-free-meals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6187938-657b91f7b94ff3be6c5dc5eedf7824c1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770947614&Signature=FKcTXz6xw4SZoBj3T7a0qkRWDJOz7V7XGSpIkjrAbBw7jIAA3KKmEDJeyZO8Ak6XPROiOn3ZY~u43TurxtGRBW2-PBH2yCYqjaZ9W6HhZ6q3R0PONQOkOpoOIoNzS22WsffuYxEoLZCrwO~NCdQjkoe9CO2OExh5h~xvyaIl8ChOzCV8xGwvc9HzUwzmvtiaCXr2vo1tuNYktcc9Dk0MSvWtUj5bWpKqUbEEGOzcYPaz39LWsCzDYLX-jwY8FdIo9cAR9cTHoOb8HXSYc-xln3QpIAjFJEM17Od-39Xo26hi7WJ01m1gUtZib43eG9KDtm8Lk1sSmYzDrBno3UMcFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Ysidro School District governing board voted June 11 to adopt the 2025–26 district budget and the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). Board members approved multiple associated resolutions, including the Education Protection Account (EPA) spending plan and the federal addendum to the LCAP.

District business officials used the board workshop to brief trustees on state and federal budget developments that could affect next year’s funding. Marilyn (business services) told the board that the May state budget revision proposed a drop in Proposition 98 funding and showed a 2.3% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for LCFF programs — lower than the typical 4% districts seek to maintain services year to year. Staff also noted a proposed $20 million “school choice” item in the state proposal that would expand vouchers to private and charter schools.

The business office flagged federal risks as well. The district’s packet and staff presentation identified possible reductions in Title I, II, III, IV and IDEA funds under federal scenarios, and noted the national fiscal-year timing that can delay final federal allocations into October. Business services also warned the board about a specific nutrition risk: if federal program changes lead districts to lose Community Eligibility Program (CEP) status, the district could face a potential $2.6 million shortfall in child nutrition funding. Board members responded with visible concern; one trustee called the prospect “outrageous,” arguing that meals are essential to students’ ability to learn.

Why it matters: LCAP and budget adoption are routine annual actions; what made this meeting notable was the business office’s cautionary briefing about pending state and federal proposals. A cut in CEP or federal program funds would hit districts that rely on school-provided meals and targeted federal grants for low-income and English-learner students.

Board action and next steps: The board adopted the budget and LCAP items (agenda items 13.2, 13.3, 13.4 and 13.5 among others). Staff said they will draft contingency planning options and consider partnerships to mitigate possible program cuts, including outreach to nonprofit partners and local agencies for additional food support if CEP funding were to change.

Ending: Trustees passed the budget and LCAP on June 11 while directing staff to monitor state and federal budget developments and to bring back contingency strategies if proposals that would reduce funding become law.","The San Ysidro School District governing board voted June 11 to adopt the 2025–26 budget and LCAP while staff warned of potential state and federal funding reductions that could reduce or eliminate universal free school meals for students.",{"_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},6187943,"Public speakers accuse San Ysidro board of trying to curb trustees, board adopts revised bylaws",15093,4577000,19670000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5064211-62edf78a23500762b2a2caa9dde48fdc&start=4577&end=19670","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5064211-62edf78a23500762b2a2caa9dde48fdc/thumbnail_4577000.jpg","/articles/6187943/California/Public-speakers-accuse-San-Ysidro-board-of-trying-to-curb-trustees-board-adopts-revised-bylaws","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6187943-3ffcb7afa5d858f1340cf8e054504974/orig.mp4?Expires=1770947614&Signature=TWfDtgQGoEPCnaqUJ75R5-eYCDHvKL6cCHLR3Mz4~U-rlsDkA8-OYkTFAYJMKEoSskds2f91dFxhSWxrp6FUdlynry8Z6hPhty5oKF2OjqXPeIqHS94PrpouoSyD1WeS92OEmZacWboG0XFchhQOgBZvXDUe6RaVDQivqC4fmM6rH88w~8CoLeg71wsKtAiPto~0QMDeS9JOFnQ8hRnWWTGllQib4trR848IT3LkAA99rtAUcZSba9-6HnJWBvgs6zVAxNNJ5QQTKYcsxMMFhmF5IUBpUlZkBQ4ai1HJHoeCxnbPr-aX~-HhSjsRpeOIz9SUxvkJ6P43Luhrx-Kckw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Public comment at the San Ysidro School District governing board’s June 11 meeting focused on proposed revisions to board bylaws and the district’s uniform complaint procedures, with several residents saying the changes would limit trustee oversight and community access.

Speakers told the board the measures would curb individual trustees’ ability to investigate or speak publicly about complaints and called the change punitive. A public commenter said the item “is about punishment and control. It’s about silencing Traci Peraza,” and accused the district of using the revisions to deter scrutiny of special education services. Another community member, Angelica Martinez, urged the board not to adopt language she described as restricting trustees’ ability to represent voters.

The board debated the language at length. Trustees and the superintendent both defended review and legal clearance of the policies. Counsel told the board the language is intended to limit unauthorized directives to staff and to protect confidential complaint processes; the transcript records the district’s legal review and a statement that the provisions are not intended to violate free speech protections.

Despite the objections in public comment, the board moved forward with the agenda item. The meeting minutes record that the board approved the first reading and adoption of revised board bylaws and exhibits in the 9000 series (agenda item 13.12). The transcript records extended debate over the bylaw titled “limits of board member authority,” including a motion to remove section 92.40 from the package and a substitute motion; ultimately the board’s action is recorded in the meeting record as passed.

Why it matters: The dispute centers on the balance between protecting staff and students and preserving the oversight role of individual elected trustees. Public commenters framed the changes as narrowing avenues for parents and trustees to raise concerns; board supporters framed the changes as clarifying operational roles and complying with legal constraints around confidentiality and staff direction.

Board next steps and context: Trustees and staff noted that the package had been reviewed by district counsel. Several speakers asked for clearer public-facing language and for any complaint-proofing measures to preserve parents’ and trustees’ ability to raise institutional concerns. The board did not send the bylaw package back for additional public review at the June 11 meeting.

Ending: The bylaw changes will appear in the district’s policy register as adopted at first reading. Members of the public who spoke said they plan to continue public oversight and will watch implementation closely.","Public commenters at the June 11 San Ysidro School District board meeting accused trustees and district leadership of using proposed bylaw and Uniform Complaint Procedure (UCP) changes to silence dissent; the board proceeded to adopt revised bylaws and related rule changes at first reading despite sustained public criticism.",{"_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},6187922,"Board approves mental-health grant contracts and vendor agreements; some public speakers asked about parental consent and data sharing",206,20822000,21028000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5064211-62edf78a23500762b2a2caa9dde48fdc&start=20822&end=21028","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5064211-62edf78a23500762b2a2caa9dde48fdc/thumbnail_20822000.jpg","/articles/6187922/California/Board-approves-mental-health-grant-contracts-and-vendor-agreements-some-public-speakers-asked-about-parental-consent-and-data-sharing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6187922-c4651571caaa5b9a2819a27e25068a63/orig.mp4?Expires=1770947614&Signature=NN6aaNjqT0j49HQnNOevA2qlA8NRa5pL6wAKTtwomcqWYVZ~CtDiWEehZY-348vzAbfCf4I39AtGizGVcdKe07tXab3EvPrLYTQBClYTPBNTSGf0VzFxuqiUdN6inpVSXcfWmcqovZvIa1Y5bMCLyH18qqkdBhGPnyj0txw7V-NWMRxzviTWas8GMGqWF-HYqIr8ivKcwtuprvLpeqRrcAr4GYApNVAMubstLcdSu491Wva0WYlcHOuFvSaOrR6oFBN~~8aOBVJBAEmid7~F2vbFjBiiekMkFiU26uibUFBUdOVIJ-DjeEUvfnj2Ns6pc8vlWQ3yJDwXzthSz~el7g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Ysidro School District governing board on June 11 approved agreements connected to a mental-health initiative and related services providers.

Agenda materials show two related items: an agreement with the California Department of Health (to enable enrollment and program participation) and a services/business associate agreement with a vendor named Care Solstice (agenda items 14.8.11 and 14.8.12). During public comment and the consent discussion, several community members asked where parental consent appears in the contracts and how student data would be protected when outside providers deliver or coordinate services.

District staff told the board that care coordination and referral services that connect families to community-based providers do not require district-collected parental consent in the sense of consent for a medical procedure; the district said that if reimbursable clinical services are provided on campus and billed under the state initiative, standard district consent forms and billing consents would be used. The board packet included a confidentiality/business-associate agreement for the vendor, and staff described the vendor role as a coordination and platform provider.

Why it matters: Expanding school-linked mental health services is a priority for many districts. Parents and advocates raised two recurring concerns: (1) whether clinical services provided on campus will require explicit district parental consent and (2) how student/medical data would be protected when external vendors are involved. The board approved both items; one commenter said the contracts were not included in the public packet in full and asked for transparency.

Board action and next steps: The board approved the two agreements on the consent calendar (items 14.8.11 and 14.8.12). Staff said they will continue to follow state grant and medical-reimbursement rules, will require parental consent for on-campus clinical billing where applicable, and will use business associate agreements to govern data handling.

Ending: The board voted to approve the mental-health program contracts; staff and community advocates said they will follow up on consent language and information-sharing protocols as services roll out.","As part of a district plan to expand mental-health services, the San Ysidro board approved agreements tied to a state mental-health initiative and related vendor contracts on June 11. Public commenters asked for clarity on parental consent, data sharing and which outside providers would deliver services.",{"_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},6187927,"Board approves CEQA mitigated negative declaration for Community Education and Resource Center amid community transparency concerns",45,19269000,19314000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5064211-62edf78a23500762b2a2caa9dde48fdc&start=19269&end=19314","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5064211-62edf78a23500762b2a2caa9dde48fdc/thumbnail_19269000.jpg","/articles/6187927/California/Board-approves-CEQA-mitigated-negative-declaration-for-Community-Education-and-Resource-Center-amid-community-transparency-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6187927-df355f4c2edbb9a9849e977ce464317b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770947614&Signature=ZannWXCROFogxTs1jD2mqw9S3BJheTQAQZCHPvzBfQuGZ-LIYZYq4NIUd6zKT5zlmWOf4Fzs8aicGe2YSNAktaNlUAwCyv~u9DxewAe7yyTHqlMyV9eF63oc-SybVCNkZMRRe2fho7j~s5uHtsBPp~z~tvq8TXa-bGDr8zuKbCBGOxYU~xeOuEuso8WJTp5bDyOkFBFRAxiJUQQUbkxFIAWOW4FqrxgJcow9ERAxkDst9tg2hHndISoVc6o78Ki~UWDe3~daNYu48J4c0xE8o-h4YjT7fqT8vuyTRBDay5YsArpdrYnMw7XD7Ad8pQPI~f0CLyNRZaAiswRhEuzkaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Ysidro School District governing board voted on June 11 to adopt a mitigated negative declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the proposed Community Education and Resource Center project.

The resolution (agenda item 13.7) authorized staff to proceed with CEQA documentation for the project. District staff presented the environmental finding as a required step in the project approval process and said mitigation measures were included in the documentation.

During public comment several speakers objected to how the district has engaged the community around the project. A member of the San Ysidro Community Planning Group told the board the city-recognized advisory body had been relocated from the boardroom to the parent center without public notice, and that the move reduced visibility and formal access for the group — a point the commenter tied directly to the project being discussed that night. The commenter urged the board to return the planning group to the boardroom and to ensure visible, formal engagement on land-use and project decisions.

Why it matters: CEQA findings are a routine legal step for major construction projects in California, but the project’s community engagement process drew criticism. The planning group’s stated role is to advise the city on development and land-use; public commenters said that advisory role should be visible when the district votes on projects that affect community planning.

Board action and next steps: The board approved the mitigated negative declaration for the Community Education and Resource Center (agenda item 13.7). Staff said they will incorporate any required mitigation measures and proceed with project approvals; community members requested clearer outreach and restoration of visible meeting space for the planning group.

Ending: With CEQA documentation approved, the project may move to design and permitting steps. Community members who spoke asked the district to increase transparency and restore formal meeting accessibility for the San Ysidro Community Planning Group while the project moves forward.","The San Ysidro School District board approved a mitigated negative declaration under CEQA for a proposed Community Education and Resource Center on June 11; public commenters said the district had moved the San Ysidro Community Planning Group out of the boardroom and asked for more visible, formal participation in planning.","actionData","errors"]

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Public speakers accuse San Ysidro board of trying to curb trustees, board adopts revised bylaws

Board approves mental-health grant contracts and vendor agreements; some public speakers asked about parental consent and data sharing

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