Board Bulletin for September 14 2023 Regular Board M...

Board Meeting on September 14, 2023 The Solana Beach School District (SBSD) Board of Education convened in the Skyline School Theater. Highlights from the Meeting Recognition:  An opportunity for students to live out the District’s mission, “where learners find their voice, share their gifts, and advance the world,” was presented when Superintendent Brentlinger rescued three lizards from her office. On March 3, 2023, all Solana Beach School District students were encouraged to participate in writing a sequel to “Lizzie’s Scary Adventure,” an original story written by Superintendent Brentlinger’s parents Caroline and Robert Patterson. This voluntary project gave students of all ages a chance to share their voice, work collaboratively, and have their story published. Submissions included an original story that responded to the theme, illustrations to accompany the story, and a unique title with cover art. (pictured from left to right: Gaylin Allbaugh, Caroline Patterson, Dana King, Vicki King, Charlie Singer, Debra Schade, Jodee Brentlinger) SBSD is proud to announce the author selected, Charlie Singer, 5th grade student at Skyline School. A copy of the published book was provided to Charlie. SBSD will utilize the Selection and Reconsideration Guidelines for School Libraries Plan to consider including copies in each school library. Teaching and Learning: Principals’ reports on the 2023-24 School Opening Principals from each of the District’s schools and the Child Development Center Director were present to provide the Board with an update on the opening of the 2023-24 school year. This year’s theme, “We connect, we belong, we thrive,” was evident throughout each presentation. Schools are off and running with positive energy and enthusiasm.. Each principal spoke of the amazing work their teams accomplished to prepare for the start of the new year, and described the excitement from students, families, and staff members. Information and Discussion: 2022-23 Unaudited Actuals Financial Report Staff presented a report on the 2022-23 Unaudited Actuals Financial Report, which the Board approved and certified.   Information and Discussion: Donations The Board thanked Solana Beach Schools Foundation (SBSF) President Katie Suel for the dedication of our SBSF parent volunteers and then voted to accept a $19,361.58 donation to supplement funding for Discover Labs - STREAM (science, technology, research, engineering, arts, and math), Technology, Art, and supplemental PE. The Board also accepted a $7,200.00 donation from the Solana Pacific PTO and a donation of $300.00 from Mission Federal Credit Union supporting materials and supplies and the Special Education welcome back event, respectively. Upcoming Board Meeting  Join Us Again!  Next Regular Board Meeting  October 12, 2023, @ 6:30 p.m.  - Skyline School

Friday, Sep 15 2023

Board Bulletin for August 10 2023 Regular Board Meeting

Board Meeting on August 10, 2023 The Solana Beach School District (SBSD) Board of Education convened in the Skyline School Theater, and introduced, discussed, and took action on topics including: summer programs and professional learning, 45-day budget revision, superintendent contract renewal, and issuance of special tax refunding bonds. Highlights from the Meeting Teaching and Learning: 2023 Summer Programs and Professional Learning The summer leadership team shared a summary of 2023 summer programs and professional learning. The 2023 summer programs were held at Carmel Creek and Skyline schools. Programming began June 12 and ran through July 14, with over 370 students attending Learning Academy, Extended School Year, and Enrichment sessions. Additionally, SBSD’s Child Development Center Preschool and School Age Summer programs were also well attended. The Board also learned more about the annual Leadership Team Retreat and Staff Professional Learning Days. This year, Leadership focused on team building, actualizing the District’s mission, vision, and LCAP goals, reinforcing a strong sense of belonging and connecting for all students and staff, and strengthening partnerships through the Leadership and Employee Association Partnership, also known as LEAP to better support student outcomes. During the Staff Professional Learning Days, over 200 district staff members gathered to continue to build community and engage in dialogue and collaboration to support and deepen SBSD’s work around meeting the needs of all students and the importance and steps educators can take alongside SBSD students to build upon students’ strengths and identified needs.   Presentation regarding the 45-day Budget Revision The final 2023-24 State Budget included a reduction in 2022-23 one-time block grants. While reductions were anticipated, with the State Budget adopted, SBSD is able to incorporate the final figures and modify the 2023-24 adopted budget to include reducing the Arts, Music and Instructional Materials Discovery Block Grant by $106,301, and the Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant by $168,725. This results in lowering SBSD’s beginning balance for 2023-24 by $275,026. Superintendent Contract Renewal The Board unanimously approved the fifth amendment to the superintendent employment contract between the Solana Beach School District and Jodee Brentlinger. This amendment extends the current contract by one year, provides a salary increase, and includes an item regarding the reservation of rights. Special Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2023 The Board of Education unanimously voted to approve resolutions authorizing the issuance of Community Facilities District (CFD) numbers 99-1 and 2004-1 of the Solana Beach School District Special Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2023. Approval of these resolutions does not extend the maturity date of the bonds, however does present a cash flow savings of approximately $5.6 million, including the reserve, with an annual savings of approximately $300,000 which can be used for future eligible construction projects. Upcoming Board Meeting  Join Us Again!  Next Regular Board Meeting  September 14, 2023, @ 6:30 p.m.  - Skyline School

Tuesday, Aug 15 2023

Board Bulletin for June 2023 Meetings

Board Meetings: June 15, 2023 June 22, 2023 The Solana Beach School District (SBSD) Board of Education convened in the Skyline School Theater, and introduced, discussed, and took action on topics relating to: the 2023-24 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP); 2023-24 budget and ending fund balances; donations to SBSD; information regarding 2023 Special Tax Refunding Revenue Bonds; revised 2023 Board Meeting schedule; and an agreement with the City of San Diego Fire-Rescue Department’s (SDFD) Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)/Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) Program, San Diego Project Heart Beat.  Highlights from the Meeting Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), LCAP Federal Addendum, California School Dashboard Update, and 2023-24 operating budget At the June 15, 2023, Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting, the Board of Education held a Public Hearing to solicit input from the community regarding the proposed LCAP. Staff then reviewed the proposed 2023-24 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), which was approved at the June 22, 2023 Regular Board Meeting.  At the June 22, 2023, Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting, the Board of Education reviewed and approved the LCAP Federal Addendum, received an update on the California Dashboard indicators, and approved the 2023-24 operating budget. The LCAP Federal Addendum supports all students with access to a well-rounded education, funds professional learning opportunities for SBSD staff, and improves educational opportunities for students reported living in households that are socio-economically disadvantaged.  The California School Dashboard, is an annual report that communicates trends and patterns of performance of all students. All staff are intentionally designed to support progress for all students.  Donations to the Solana Beach School District  SBSF President, Katie Suel, presented a donation of $138,926.00 to the Solana Beach School District. Board President Dr. Debra Schade thanked SBSF for their community building practices, and for continuing to support discovery labs; STREAM (Science, Technology, Research, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics), and Physical Education curriculum. This donation marks a total of $771,849 that has been donated to enhance the learning environments across SBSD school sites in 2022-23.  The Board also approved a Solana Santa Fe PTO donation of $29,372.74 to support personnel, materials, and supplies for the 2022-23 school year. The Blackbaud Giving Fund also donated $500.00 to Carmel Creek School to support personnel, materials, and supplies for the 2022-23 school year.  Information Regarding 2023 Special Tax Refunding Revenue Bonds    The District’s Municipal Advisor, Cathy Dominico of Capitol Public Finance Group, presented refinancing opportunities for Special Tax Revenue Bonds that were issued to fund the construction of Solana Ranch School. Ms. Dominico proposed a potential 6.9% refinancing opportunity, with the possibility of reinvesting $300,000 in new savings. Ms. Dominico will return for the August 10, 2023, Regular Board Meeting to provide updated interest rates for refinancing.  Adoption of the revised 2023 Board Meeting Schedule  Two revisions were made to the Governing Board’s meeting schedule. All meetings are regularly scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. at Skyline School unless otherwise noted. The Board of Education approved the following  meeting dates for 2023:  Thursday, January 19 - Solana Vista School Thursday, February 16 Thursday,  March 9 Thursday, April 20 Thursday, May 18 Thursday, June 15 Thursday, June 22 Thursday, July 20 - Optional Meeting Thursday, August 10 (revised date) Thursday, September 14 Thursday, October 12 Wednesday, November 8 (revised date) Thursday, December 14 - Organizational Meeting Approval of $250.00 agreement with the city of San Diego Fire-Rescue Department’s (SDFD) Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)/Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) Program, San Diego Project Heart Beat The Board of Education approved the agreement with the City of San Diego Fire-Rescue Department’s (SDFD) Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)/Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) Program, San Diego Project Heart Beat, which allows for the continuation of AEDs to be maintained at all SBSD school sites and facilities. The contract timeline extends between July 1, 2023-June 30, 2025. Upcoming Board Meeting  Join Us Again!  Next Regular Board Meeting  August 10, 2023, @ 6:30 p.m.  - Skyline School

Friday, Jun 23 2023

Board Bulletin for May 18, 2023 Meeting

Board Meeting on May 18, 2023 The Solana Beach School District (SBSD) Board of Education convened in the Skyline School Theater, and introduced, discussed, and took action on topics relating to: Recognition of the 2023 Inspiration Award Recipients, and the 2022-23 Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Student Standout Awardees; Donations to SBSD; Second reading and adoption of the December 2022 Board Policies; and updates on other district projects.  Highlights from the Meeting Recognition of the 2023 Inspiration Award Recipients & 2022-23 ACSA Student Standout Awardees   With a strong community presence, the SBSD Board of Education, and school and district staff celebrated the 2023 Inspiration Award Recipients and the 2022-23 ACSA Student Standout Awardees. All seven SBSD school site principals recounted memorable stories of their exceptional students, and each recipient was present to accept their award and recognition alongside their teacher.   Please join SBSD in celebrating the 2023 Inspiration Award Recipients:  Carmel Creek School Kindergarten: Vihan Passi - Fellowship First Grade: Uhyun Lee - Leadership Second Grade: Cate Lothspeich - Leadership Third Grade: Samantha Friberg - Fellowship   Skyline School Fourth Grade: Jaxson Dufresne - Effort Fifth Grade: Jovani Mejia - Effort Sixth Grade: Isaac Rojas - Self Improvement Global (Sixth Grade): Berkeley Dalcourt - Community Service   Solana Highlands School Kindergarten: Connor Greene - Courage First Grade: Nadia Van Dyne - Academic Improvement Second Grade: Nathaniel Gould - Courage Third Grade: David Primosher - Leadership Fourth Grade: Trey Okumura - Effort Fifth Grade - Valter Lindholm - Leadership   Solana Pacific School Fourth Grade: Kansu Mag - Leadership Fifth Grade: Caylee Foo - Academic Improvement Sixth Grade: Cooper Jurman - Academic Improvement   Solana Ranch School Kindergarten: Avery Garza - Effort First Grade: Vivian Oldakowski - Fellowship Second Grade: Leonardo Sun - Effort Third Grade: Lucia Mateo - Courage Fourth Grade: Olivia Hwang - Effort Fifth Grade: Dominic Tsiang - Fellowship Sixth Grade: Abhi Bhanage - Effort   Solana Santa Fe School Kindergarten: Shalmali Lotlikar - Effort First Grade: Mithran Vinoth - Leadership Second Grade: Aldo Huerta Lopez - Effort Third Grade: Yiyang "Jack" Lu - Self Improvement Fourth Grade: Alice Andrade Rodrigues da Cunha - Leadership Fifth Grade: Leo Posner - Leadership Sixth Grade: Sarah Etchie - Leadership   Solana Vista School Kindergarten: Magnus Hernandez - Effort First Grade: Aldo Cantoran - Effort Second Grade: Ryder Whitfield - Fellowship Third Grade: Emery Stirm - Academic Improvement Also, join us in celebrating the  2022-23 ACSA Student Standout Awardees ! School  Student Name Grade Level Recognition  Skyline School Parker Chinnock Sixth Grade Arts Solana Vista School Lark Culyba Third Grade Arts Solana Santa Fe School Annabelle Halabo Sixth Grade Fellowship Solana Highlands School Samesh (Sam) Wurth Fifth Grade Science Carmel Creek School Alexandra Klekota  Third Grade Courage Solana Pacific School Samuel Koslover Sixth Grade Humanities Solana Ranch School Avery Cooch Sixth Grade Fellowship Acceptance of $10,877.38 in donations to the Solana Beach School District  The SBSD Board of Education accepted $10,877.38 in donations to support personnel, materials, and supplies for the 2022-23 school year. These generous donations were made by community members devoted to student success and achievement. Thank you to the Carmel Creek PTO and Kroger for their donations.  Second reading and adoption of the December 2022 Board Policy updates  According to the California School Boards Association, each year, new legislation and court decisions create the need for local school boards to review and update district policies. Regular review and revision of these policies helps ensure a district’s policies are legally defensible as well as  reflect the community’s values, beliefs, and priorities. The December 2022 policy revisions and updates were adopted. All Board policies are available for public access on:  https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/solana/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=B5N7WX1BAC94   Additional district business  The SBSD Board of Education reviewed, assessed, and made decisions regarding flooring and HVAC unit replacement at Solana Santa Fe School; transportation services for students receiving Special Education services; Arts, Music, and Instructional Materials Discretionary Block Grant; among other topics.  Upcoming Board Meeting  Join Us Again!  Next Regular Board Meeting  June 15, 2023, @ 6:30 p.m.  - Skyline School

Monday, Jun 05 2023

Board Bulletin for March 09, 2023 Meeting

Board Meeting on March 9, 2023 The Solana Beach School District (SBSD) Board of Education convened in the Skyline School Theater, and introduced, discussed, and took action on topics relating to: SBSD’s 2021-22 Independent External Audit Report, 2022-23 Second Interim Financial Report, 2022-23 Transportation Plan, Pacific Highlands Ranch Temporary Transportation, and contracts with AlphaStudio Design Group for architectural services related to the Carmel Creek School Modernization Project, and the Solana Pacific School Site Upgrades Project.  Highlights from the Meeting: Acceptance of the Solana Beach School District 2021-22 Independent External Audit Report Christy White, Inc., completed the Solana Beach School District 2021-2022 Independent External Audit Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. After review and summary by John Whitehouse, partner at Christy White, Inc., the Board accepted the Solana Beach School District 2021-2022 Independent External Audit Report.  Approval and Certification of the 2022 -23 Second Interim Financial Report The Second Interim Financial Report was provided to the Board, confirming positive certification to the ability of SBSD to meet its financial obligations as projected through June 30, 2023, and subsequent two fiscal years. The Board unanimously approved and certified the 2022-23 Second Interim Financial Report.  Approval of the 2022-23 Solana Beach School District Transportation Plan  The Board of Education approved the 2022-23 Solana Beach School District Transportation Plan. As a result, SBSD will receive approximately $69,357 of the prior year’s expenditures,  in the form of partial home-to-school transportation reimbursement supporting students with disabilities, homeless, and foster youth.  Update on Pacific Highlands Ranch Temporary Transportation An update from Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Operations John Leland, and Director of Facilities, Maintenance & Operations, Brad Mason provided context to challenges that still exist to provide temporary transportation for families residing in Pacific Highlands Ranch and attending Solana Santa Fe, Carmel Creek, and Solana Pacific schools. After consideration of factors that impact SBSD’s ability to offer continuity of service, the Board of Education acknowledged the need to focus efforts on connecting community members to engage in alternative solutions.  Approval of two contracts with AlphaStudio Design Group for architectural services related to the Carmel Creek School Modernization Project and the Solana Pacific School Site Upgrades Project  Carmel Creek School modernization and Solana Pacific School site upgrades have been identified as projects funded by Measure JJ, Series B. With unanimous approval by the Board of Education, AlphaStudio Design Group will perform initial master planning of the site, assist the District with the development of the project scope, and engage in pre-design work. Upcoming Board Meeting  Join Us Again!  Next Regular Board Meeting  April 20, 2023, @ 6:30 p.m.  - Skyline School

Wednesday, Mar 15 2023

Board Bulletin for February 15, 2023 Meeting

Board Meeting on February 15, 2023 The Solana Beach School District (SBSD) Board of Education convened in the Skyline School Theater, and introduced, discussed, and took action on topics relating to: 2021-22 School Accountability Report Card (SARC), SBSD’s Comprehensive School Safety Plans, the District’s Mission and Vision, the Solana Vista School Reconstruction Project, and the September 2022 Board Policy updates.  Highlights from the Meeting: Approval of the 2021-22 School Accountability Report Card (SARC)  The Board approved the annual School Accountability Report Card for all school sites, upon regular review of the effectiveness of district programs, personnel, and fiscal operations. For the 2021-22 SARC report, per the California Department of Education (CDE), the teacher data information (Tables 6,7,8,9, and 10) have not been entered onto the SARC yet. The CDE will upload the data when it becomes available.  Update on the District’s Mission and Vision  To understand how the re-imagined SBSD Memorable Mission and Vivid Vision are being lived out through SBSD schools and impacting students, a new district video was premiered, highlighting the ways in which Discovery labs inspire wonder and encourage endless discovery for SBSD students. Students and educators expressed their thoughts, with a special focus on Discovery labs, made possible with the support of the Solana Beach Schools Foundation.  Please take a minute to view how students at SBSD share their gifts to advance the world:  https://youtu.be/UJUtNAhvFK4   Approval of the Solana Beach School District’s Comprehensive School Safety Plans  The SBSD annually updates Comprehensive School Safety Plans for each school site, and after careful review, the Board of Education approves these plans on or before March 1 of every year.     Acceptance of the completion of work for the Solana Vista School Reconstruction Project and the filing of the Notice of Completion and release retention   The SBSD Board of Education accepted the completion of work for the Solana Vista School Reconstruction Project, and the filing of the Notice of Completion and release retention. With construction work complete at Solana Vista School, a project budget adjustment of approximately $2 million will be credited to Measure JJ fund and allocated to upcoming Carmel Creek and Solana Pacific schools’  modernization projects.  Second reading and adoption of the September 2022 Board Policy Updates - Updates on Governance  According to the California School Boards Association, each year, new legislation, court decisions, administrative regulations, and societal changes create the need for local school boards to review and update district policies. Regular review and revision of these policies helps ensure a district’s policies reflect the community’s values, beliefs, and priorities. The September 2022 policy revisions and updates were reviewed and adopted. All Board policies are available for public access on:  https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/solana/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=B5N7WX1BAC94     Upcoming Board Meeting  Join Us Again!  Next Regular Board Meeting  March 9, 2023, @ 6:30 p.m.  - Skyline School

Saturday, Feb 18 2023