SYSD Board Meeting (3/12/26)

The San Ysidro School District held a special board meeting on March 12, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and approving the second interim financial report for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The report detailed the district's budget assumptions, revenue sources including LCFF and federal grants, expenditures, and challenges such as rising special education costs and declining enrollment. Board members discussed the district's deficit spending and the need to rebuild reserves, as well as the impact of grant carryovers on the budget. Significant attention was given to transparency concerns regarding increased spending on outside consultants and legal services, with calls for detailed itemized billing to be provided to trustees. The board approved the second interim financial report with a 4-1 vote and ratified an amendment extending a contract with C Financial Services Incorporated for developer fee analysis, noting that the costs are covered by developer fees rather than the general fund. Additionally, the board approved the establishment and appointment of eight part-time special program custodian positions aimed at saving jobs within after-school programs. The meeting concluded with motions passed to adjourn.