Board approves expulsions, settlement, CSBA resolution and multiple Green Schoolyards and other contracts
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Summary
The Santa Paula Unified board reported closed‑session expulsions and an OAH settlement, adopted a CSBA resolution on achievement-gap goals, and approved several Green Schoolyards contracts and other procurement items funded through grants and special funds.
The Santa Paula Unified Board of Trustees took a series of formal actions including closed‑session discipline, a settlement report, adoption of a CSBA resolution and approvals of construction and procurement contracts funded by grants or special funds.
Closed session: The board reported the outcome of an expulsion case (2025.14) under Education Code section 48900: a motion (moved by Trustee Ramos, seconded by Trustee Frutos) to expel the remainder of the 2025–26 school year and the fall semester of 2026–27 but suspend the expulsion passed 4–0. The board also reported approval of an OAH settlement (case no. 2026020289) by unanimous vote.
Policy/resolution: The board adopted a CSBA resolution supporting goals to close the achievement gap and encourage state action to align accountability; members clarified the action supports CSBA goals rather than a specific legislative package.
Contracts and procurement: The board approved a set of Green Schoolyards projects across three campuses under a ~ $9.4 million grant. Key approvals included the primary construction contract (estimated $6.0–$6.5 million), outdoor learning tables (just under $61,000), CMAS‑procured playground equipment (~$724,000), a splash table and playground equipment for Barbara Webster (approx. $112,000), freestanding play equipment, and a log‑climbing frame. Trustees confirmed these purchases would be reimbursed by the Green Schoolyards grant and managed through Fund 401 (deferred maintenance) with additional maintenance funding held in that fund.
Other facility approvals: The board approved a CMAS contract to repair a deteriorating red section of the track (partial repour) at a cost just under $80,000, funded from special fund 140 for facility projects. The board also approved the district’s transportation plan for CDE reimbursement and renewal of an AVID services agreement (annual amount noted in presentation).
Personnel action: The board approved a College and Career Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) job description after discussion about whether the role should be certificated or classified, comp‑time mechanics and grant funding. Roll‑call votes recorded in the transcript included Trustee Frutos voting 'No,' Trustee Arroyo voting 'No,' Trustee Ramos 'Yes,' and Trustee Sandoval 'Yes.' Trustees asked staff to return with more details about funding sources and potential classified alternatives.
The board also approved the consent calendar and closed with trustee comments and scheduling notes for upcoming LCAP meetings and the Green Schoolyards groundbreaking.
