Security agents and union leaders urge board to halt proposed involuntary transfers

Jamie Turocio, who identified themself as first vice president of CSEA Chapter 106 and lead security agent at Indio High School, told the board that 10 security agents have been notified of pending involuntary transfers and that the union requested to negotiate the effects of those transfers but was declined. “When employees can be reassigned without meaningful discussion or clear operational need, it undermines the purpose of those established processes and the trust they are meant to provide,” Turocio said.

Lead agents and parents described concrete safety and continuity concerns. Britton (Britt) Gerard recounted intervening when a student was in crisis and said those trusting relationships cannot be replicated overnight. “Safety is not only about locked doors, cameras, and emergency plans. Safety is about relationships,” Gerard said. Andrew Carrillo, lead agent at La Quinta High School, noted each identified employee had positive evaluations and asked, “How does this make our school safer?”

Several commenters requested an emergency meeting to review the transfers, noting timing—about 10 days before school starts and two days before agents return to work. Parent and safety trainer Elizabeth Boucher said a new agent would have only days to learn emergency procedures and the unique needs of the campus. Agents and supporters asked the board to explain operational need, engage the union, and reconsider the district’s proposed timeline.

The record shows the concerns were raised during the public-comment period; the board did not record a final vote on the transfers during the meeting minutes provided here.