Committee authorizes feasibility work on DA vehicle‑donation MOU for CTE instruction

The superintendent brought forward a proposal to pursue a memorandum of understanding with the district attorney’s office that would allow the district to accept impounded vehicles for use in CTE instruction and possibly to sell vehicles and place proceeds in shop revolving accounts.

Superintendent Soto (as identified in the meeting) described the program as a potential resource for Dean‑Campus CTE shops and said the district would require legal review before finalizing any donation process. Committee members raised several questions: whether the city council would also be required to accept certain donations; whether donated vehicles would be inspected before transfer; and who would bear ongoing costs if vehicles were registered or required repair.

Committee member Sheehan and others urged verification with city legal counsel about whether city‑council action is required for donated items; another member recommended that legal counsel confirm whether small donations (for example, boxed supplies) would also be subject to city council acceptance. After discussion, a motion to authorize the superintendent to pursue feasibility and next steps for the proposed MOU passed by roll call.

The superintendent said the administration will return with a finalized MOU and a recommended process for accepting vehicles only after legal review and any required city approvals.