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The board approved the waiver submission for the period Aug. 1, 2025, through July 31, 2026. The superintendent recommended the board submit the waiver on behalf of the employee; trustees moved, seconded and approved the item by voice vote.

This is an administrative personnel credential action; approval in the meeting authorized the district to forward the waiver to the state commission. The transcript records the approval by voice vote; no opposition was recorded in the public minutes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Central Union High School District Board Meeting: 8/5/25","oneSentenceSummary","Trustees approved submitting a variable‑term waiver to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for Sydney Monnier to teach English learners while completing a certificate of staff development (Ed. Code 44253.11) for 2025‑26.","taxTitle","Central Union High, School Districts, California","taxId",57227,"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},6144340,"Board approves 2025‑26 course list, new dance and cybersecurity classes and AP English textbook",148,6088000,6236000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5534288-6e71904bf532641ebe18135bd9a8c05e&start=6088&end=6236","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5534288-6e71904bf532641ebe18135bd9a8c05e/thumbnail_6088000.jpg","/articles/6144340/California/Board-approves-202526-course-list-new-dance-and-cybersecurity-classes-and-AP-English-textbook","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6144340-6f78bcdc09091e5b22b57204066fc188/orig.mp4?Expires=1775365536&Signature=O1ejb-TxKk8Ud5bqqIn3AXPDPEYVyFKt3iJXTNl7cK~HNb3mWtaW63GBj~dJCRxfHNRHIE5oqMvn3FNCQEdQDOf~zh5-VxG9U-2qa4AsGNxHiTYv-XZkXJCVNA1ceC5nOT~q5heRY4AGtYR8cFmj1pYBbGk51TvPFyWAoRLSR4fQawepmBmlE3c-08Dyd2XecKM1P~5aJGBT3wdCHvac1WK2soL9b31GmuWMpZbT8Dp2HMCEIzqSqVOxTkSguCwPcjhnLvuiqDorEDzAzw3-9Ougmu5vbPlFNvzv2xtcW0~8BecmApkCrB3AoX-6g~u1Da2eSyVy4RvhWdvYE6nneA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Central Union High School District Board of Trustees on Aug. 5 approved the course list for the 2025‑26 school year, including several new course offerings and a textbook adoption.

Actions approved by voice vote included: adoption of the district course list for 2025‑26; approval of a new beginning dance course to be offered at Central Union High School in the C Building; approval of a new Cybersecurity 2 course for the 2025‑26 year at CUHS; and adoption of Ideas in Literature, Building Skills and Understanding (2023 edition) as the AP English literature textbook at both comprehensive high schools.

The superintendent recommended the items and trustees moved and seconded each approval; each motion carried by voice vote with no recorded opposition in the public transcript. The board did not separate any course or textbook items for further discussion.","Trustees approved the district course list for 2025‑26, adopted a beginning dance course at Central Union High School, approved Cybersecurity 2 at CUHS, and adopted a 2023 edition AP English literature textbook for both comprehensive high schools.",{"_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},6144344,"Board approves personnel report; principal introduces new vice principal Sandra Ross",50,3510000,3560000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5534288-6e71904bf532641ebe18135bd9a8c05e&start=3510&end=3560","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5534288-6e71904bf532641ebe18135bd9a8c05e/thumbnail_3510000.jpg","/articles/6144344/California/Board-approves-personnel-report-principal-introduces-new-vice-principal-Sandra-Ross","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6144344-a21a3c207758979616aec91ac494a645/orig.mp4?Expires=1775365536&Signature=h3qBH3gFeKfmlL7VY-hZ2cRItwCezqxEcqXEbIQTo7uQiJANuoHWhjQD4YcCjjQeYdfUOETdw~0eXmjLEKLCDe8-whqrVsoSBFrN-fkkS29sJ26jiowAqHnUcqqAOrV~6ezGbPNEQHaxO3uK2eU25oTxNLPLW6zl4heQPCtl06XFMmVYRTsEVyh9ir0bJwLXWhuUgnUMhpxhxhI3RhFVGY5n0MBoKoRQ1fxJrH3Tdd9Ppv9hVoy8qY5HOIaHgccZadWtMyLL8t8eFfqy1lQdV8yvJqTQrKHAcxKTDzzQg4sgg1iDDBipmZxn3nycFqHBQe6qR-2B5IUrqD31MKq4Zg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Central Union High School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved the August 2025 personnel report on Aug. 5. After the vote, Principal Joe Dermott introduced Sandra Ross as Southwest High School’s new vice principal of curriculum.

Principal Joe Dermott asked Ross to come forward and said the school was “very proud to have her here at the school site.” Ross told trustees, “I'm very excited to be here. I'm a graduate myself…my kids went to Southwest,” and said she was pleased to join the community and the staff.

Action taken: the personnel report was moved and seconded and approved by voice vote; no roll call names were recorded in the public portion of the transcript.

No further action was required at the meeting to confirm Ross’ assignment; her introduction followed the board’s routine approval of personnel items on the consent agenda.","Trustees approved the August 2025 personnel report and Central Union High School Principal Joe Dermott introduced Sandra Ross as Central’s new vice principal of curriculum.",{"_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},6144348,"Superintendent lays out 'EPIC' priorities, cites LCAP praise and summer gains",157,2708000,2865000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5534288-6e71904bf532641ebe18135bd9a8c05e&start=2708&end=2865","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5534288-6e71904bf532641ebe18135bd9a8c05e/thumbnail_2708000.jpg","/articles/6144348/California/Superintendent-lays-out-EPIC-priorities-cites-LCAP-praise-and-summer-gains","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6144348-b919166d8ba6dd0fe825ea488ee8cc10/orig.mp4?Expires=1775365536&Signature=fpQdkUVxxrc11-97d01WpWts0N1szpkc4jxC6IyhGn73dIR008wFlIAarzUUR5TyzxQniOLvanqsAiMnbqiuZHIumJqaUuowmGIZGGm8rUt50lXg~Vuam1biaIE0kEOE8gLFnITh5ubaJGb6SMsjHKs17G0soLHeoPGwWe3cMTceJoFQGpxoPPUFqkotQ1oaN0arYYC~qGC~mDHueEbx1mfqRSNnsXxf~1Tm3YirEVahBzy-5HU9bnYgFvANLzfQqHLh7f-XVKKn5hmC2RcX2p4tnQfQHG5pghIec8BP9iCqWISoT7H83zrXfVCZcYPkSjkNdE7Grw8KI3S-vtz~Kw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Dr. Farkas told the Central Union High School District Board of Trustees on Aug. 5 that the district theme for the 2025‑26 school year is “strength in unity” and outlined priorities under an EPIC framework designed to focus instructional engagement, professional learning, inclusion and school culture.

Dr. Farkas said the County Office of Education had judged the district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) “exemplary,” and he thanked assistant superintendent Petter and site leaders for summer efforts. He noted the summer program drew about 800 students, saying “800 students completed one or more courses in the summer session” in a district of roughly 4,000 students.

The EPIC priorities he described are: engaging and strategic instruction; professional learning communities and data‑driven tweaks to instruction; inclusion with expanded co‑teaching and access for students with disabilities; and strengthening campus culture, pride and communication. He said the district plans to expand co‑teaching this year but acknowledged the need for better organization and communication to scale the effort.

Dr. Farkas also thanked staff who handled a large volume of transfer requests over July and recognized Carol Taylor and summer school principal Miss Martinez for their roles in onboarding students and delivering summer courses. He said staff and facility preparation must continue this week as staff welcome events and the first week of classes approach.

The superintendent framed the EPIC approach as an operational guide for daily interactions and instruction rather than a single program change. He told trustees, “If it doesn't fall under this, what are we talking about?” and emphasized the role of trust, listening and coaching in improving outcomes.","Central Union High School District Superintendent Dr. Farkas previewed the 2025‑26 school year theme 'strength in unity,' highlighted an exemplary LCAP finding, summer school serving about 800 students, and introduced the EPIC strategy (Engaging instruction, Professional learning, Inclusion, Culture).",{"_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},6144352,"Teachers union contests district projections as trustees hear reserve outlook",3001,3295000,6296000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5534288-6e71904bf532641ebe18135bd9a8c05e&start=3295&end=6296","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5534288-6e71904bf532641ebe18135bd9a8c05e/thumbnail_3295000.jpg","/articles/6144352/California/Teachers-union-contests-district-projections-as-trustees-hear-reserve-outlook","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6144352-30aaf53685dd8edb6a4d6632cb9c1adb/orig.mp4?Expires=1775365536&Signature=IkHOmA4ggpRx4MP0NjaY432xGIHof2Ko-EsbxozXQbAojg354My4RuNHotjFfAG9oGOBUATQ7a-X4iEFv-86NXmWGVc2JAOfmjtTFadJnVq2z6W~COBV-LQAoekBLl0KmdiAofgI2OtZtzXcfGySk7RndHXvx8dgy4IGRjMyf90jGOiBCIu~Cx5i66WRX7qW1Q-1f9VNowY91vH3X2JLbqjZw4LuWg7yhbbvyklxzo-tBIpyZF2nmx1JD9nakYQ4Pri1dHVlMFvA4s2kZ3wS3lFfJquHJcxDZSaCNcf3Vm84SuYn4mmfI5uhrdS3sZcVFly8qAIuexQkQsR9yzmglQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Gavin Oduenas, president of the El Centro Secondary Teachers Association (ECSTA), told the Central Union High School District Board of Trustees on Aug. 5 that the district’s “total ending balance…is currently at $21,600,131 or an actual real number of 26%,” and urged the board to continue negotiations on pay. The district’s superintendent, Dr. Farkas, and assistant superintendent of business Marcy Mendoza presented a 45‑day budget update that projected reserves would decline in the multi‑year outlook and cautioned about falling toward minimum thresholds.

Why it matters: board reserve levels and multi‑year projections shape what the district can promise teachers, maintain programs, and allocate to classrooms. The union said available funds justify continuing salary talks; district staff emphasized uncertainty in multi‑year projections and the risk of reserves falling below safe levels.

District presentation: Superintendent Dr. Farkas described the district’s budget projection and reserve goal, telling the trustees, “Anytime a reserve is below 3%, you're heading towards a negative budget, and it's a huge no no.” The superintendent and Marcy Mendoza presented an estimated‑actual snapshot and a three‑year projection that, if current assumptions hold, would lower reserves toward the low single digits in later years. Mendoza told the board the district is targeting a roughly 10.49% reserve in the near term and urged prudence as costs rise.

Union presentation: ECSTA president Gavin Oduenas said the district’s estimated actuals show a larger current balance than the board’s 16% internal reserve policy requires. Oduenas told trustees the difference between a 26% ending balance and the board’s 16% reserve goal “is $8,350,397,” and asked, “why can't we continue to negotiate?” He also said — citing his calculation — that a 1% salary increase for teachers would cost about $365,000.

Discussion vs. formal action: The budget item was presented as an informational 45‑day update; the board took no formal vote on new budget policy or salary funding at the meeting. Oduenas’ remarks were a union presentation during the ECSTA/CSEA comments portion of the agenda; they did not constitute a formal board directive.

What remains unresolved: The board’s multi‑year projection and the union’s calculation rely on different frames — projected revenues/expenses versus estimated actual ending balances and assumed future federal funding. District staff said figures are estimates subject to change once audited financials and actual attendance counts are finalized. Oduenas asked the board to reopen negotiations; trustees did not announce any immediate action.

Looking ahead: Mendoza said she will present further budget detail the next day at the district’s staff welcome event. The union urged continued bargaining over compensation based on the balance it reported.

","At an Aug. 5 Central Union High School District board meeting, district leaders presented multi‑year budget projections showing reserves falling while the teachers union said the district currently holds a larger ending balance and urged renewed pay negotiations.","actionData","errors"]

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