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Board approves statement of charges and unpaid suspension for certificated employee Manuel Sapien

Sweetwater Union High School District Board of Education · December 9, 2025
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Summary

Trustees voted to approve a statement of charges and an unpaid suspension for certificated employee Manuel Sapien and adopted the related resolution; Sapien exercised his Brown Act right to open session but was not present to comment.

The Sweetwater Union High School District board approved a statement of charges and an unpaid suspension related to certificated dismissal proceedings for Manuel Sapien, a permanent certificated employee.

At the time‑certain item K‑5, the president explained that Mr. Sapien had exercised his right under the Brown Act to have the matter heard in open session; because he exercised that right, the matter was posted on the open session agenda. The administration presented the recommended resolution implementing an unpaid suspension and adopting dismissal charges. The clerk called for public comment and reported there were no speakers; Mr. Sapien was not present.

A trustee moved to approve the charges and exhibits and the resolution (board item K‑5). The clerk recorded roll call votes with trustees recorded as yes and the motion was announced as passing 5‑0. Staff later confirmed the approved charges, exhibits and the resolution were the items contained in board item K‑5.