Board approves leadership elections, lease transfer, boundary for new TK–8, budget interim and consent calendar
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Summary
At the Dec. 17 meeting the Capistrano Unified board elected new officers (Davis as president), approved a lease transfer consent (Toll Brothers to Kennedy Wilson), established the Rienda TK–8 boundary, authorized a six‑month JPA withdrawal notice, certified the first interim budget as positive, and approved the consent calendar—most motions passed unanimously.
The Capistrano Unified School District board took a series of formal actions on Dec. 17.
Elections and appointments: the board reorganized its leadership for the 2025–26 cycle. Trustee Lisa Davis was confirmed as board president (roll‑call vote reported as motion carries 6‑1 with the student board member recording a preferential 'aye'); Trustee Judy Bullockas was confirmed as vice president (6‑1); and Trustee Adnams was confirmed as clerk (6‑1). The board then approved trustee participation on standing and ad hoc committees by roll call (motion carries 7‑1, student board member Hanson recorded a preferential vote where noted).
Consent agreement — lease transfer: trustees approved a consent agreement permitting Toll Brothers to transfer a previously approved 99‑year lease for the South Buschard site to Kennedy Wilson after Toll Brothers sold its apartment division; staff recommended the transfer and reported no objection from the city of Dana Point. The motion carried 7‑0 with the student board member recording a preferential 'aye.'
New school boundary: trustees approved establishing the boundary for the new Rienda (Miranda) TK–8 school, scheduled to open August 2027, and revised the Ascencia boundary to carve out the new attendance area; staff said the change will not exceed Tesoro High School capacity projections. Motion carries 7‑0.
Insurance JPA notice: trustees authorized Resolution 2520 to issue the six‑month withdrawal notice to the district's excess liability joint powers authority (SELF) so staff can analyze alternatives in the market (SAFER, PRISM). Staff clarified the notice allows market review and does not itself remove the district from the JPA. Motion carries 7‑0.
Budget certification: trustees approved the 2025–26 first interim report with a positive certification after staff warned of projected enrollment declines and a multi‑year revenue shortfall (presented estimate: roughly $19 million over the projection window), uncertainty about COLA estimates, and required ongoing reductions if enrollment decreases continue. Motion carries 7‑0.
Consent calendar and adjournment: the board approved the consent calendar by roll call (motion carries 7‑0) and adjourned; the Facilities Corporation then met and adopted annual resolutions and elected officers (motions carried 7‑0).