EUHSD Regular Board Meeting - March 10, 2026

The Escondido Union High School District (EUHSD) held its regular Board of Education meeting on March 10, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Escondido Secondary Teachers Association regarding summer school pay rates for 2026 and 2027, and the ratification of a tentative agreement with the same association covering the 2025-2027 school years. The board also approved an MOU with the California School Employees Association (CSEA) to establish a one-time instructional assistant recruitment bonus to address staffing shortages. Additionally, the board adopted resolutions to reduce classified and certificated staff positions due to lack of work or funds, with public comments expressing concern about the impact of layoffs on essential student support services. The board authorized a resolution to explore community readiness for potential future school facility financing and approved an agreement with True North Research to conduct voter opinion analysis. Budget discussions included the positive certification of the district's second interim financial report for fiscal year 2025-2026, highlighting updated revenue and expenditure assumptions and ongoing financial challenges due to declining enrollment. Several curriculum adoptions and revisions were approved, including textbooks for AP Environmental Science and AP World History, and new course offerings such as Advanced Fire Technology at Orange Glen High School. The board also discussed administrative regulation updates and recognized outstanding students and staff. Overall, the meeting focused heavily on budgetary constraints, staffing adjustments, contract approvals, and planning for future capital improvements.