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Sequoia Union trustees adopt 2024–25 budget, LCAPs and strategic plan; closed‑session settlement reported
Summary
The Sequoia Union High School District board unanimously approved the 2024–25 proposed budget, district and East Palo Alto Academy LCAPs, fund‑balance requirements, and its strategic plan; the board also reported a closed‑session settlement approved 4–1.
At its June 26 meeting, the Sequoia Union High School District Board of Trustees approved several major governance documents and reported action taken in closed session.
The board adopted the district’s proposed budget for the 2024–25 school year and approved corresponding fund‑balance and reserve requirements by roll call votes of 5–0. Trustees also approved the districtwide Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for 2024–25 and the East Palo Alto Academy LCAP/LCFF indicators, each by unanimous vote.
Trustees praised broad community engagement in drafting the district strategic plan and voted 5–0 to adopt the strategic‑plan document, which the board said will guide implementation and goal setting in the coming school year.
In closed‑session business the board reported it approved a settlement agreement in case number (202) 320‑2416 by a 4–1 vote; Vice President Nori was recorded as the dissenting vote. The meeting transcript did not provide settlement terms.
Other routine business included approval of the consent agenda (5–0) and recognition of district payroll technician Abigail Ramirez Rosio for more than a decade of payroll service; the presenter noted the district processes payroll for approximately 1,150 employees and handles roughly 350 timesheets per pay period. The board set its next meeting for Aug. 21 and noted convocation on Aug. 12 before returning to closed session and adjourning.
Votes at a glance
• Closed‑session settlement (case no. (202) 320‑2416): reported approved, vote 4–1 (Nori dissenting).
• Consent agenda: approved, 5–0.
• AFSCME TA (13.1): approved, 5–0 (see separate report).
• District LCAP (13.2): approved, 5–0.
• East Palo Alto Academy LCAP (13.3): approved, 5–0.
• Proposed 2024–25 budget (13.4): adopted, 5–0.
• Fund balance and reserve requirements (13.5): approved, 5–0.
• District strategic plan (13.6): adopted, 5–0.
The board did not provide dollar amounts for the settlement or a detailed fiscal analysis of long‑term costs associated with recently ratified agreements during the meeting; staff follow‑up was indicated for implementation steps and timelines.
