Parents and staff urge Chula Vista board to keep Rogers principal, raise staffing and safety concerns

Several parents, teachers and classified staff used oral communications to press the Chula Vista Elementary School District board on school leadership, staffing and facilities.

Maribel Martínez began public comments with criticism of the district’s responsiveness, saying multiple emails to district staff and elected members went unanswered. She and other speakers urged the district to retain Rogers principal Porras and presented signatures in support. “Le pedimos a CBSD que mantengan a la directora Porras, ya que ella ha demostrado ser una persona que entró muy bien en la escuela Rogers,” Martínez said during her remarks.

Speakers described special education staffing shortages and operational strain: Claudia Pérez Chica said Rogers has one caregiver for about 70 students during lunch and reported ongoing staff turnover that leaves high‑needs students vulnerable. Parents and staff asked the board for transparent communications, supports for special education, and consistent site leadership.

Other public commenters raised facility concerns at Chula Vista Hills, including an aging water‑filling station and a need for a safe, modern refill station. Jane Faulkner urged board action, saying the school’s drinking water system is old and unsafe.

Board members heard the comments and did not take action on personnel during the public‑comment period; members referenced relevant agenda items and asked that concerns be addressed through staff reports and appropriate agenda items later in the meeting.

What happens next: speakers said they will submit signatures and correspondence; board members discussed bringing related issues to later agenda items for staff follow‑up and review.