EUHSD Regular Board Meeting - April 21, 2026

The Escanido Union High School District (EUHSD) held its regular board meeting on April 21, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of several memorandums of understanding (MOUs) and side letter agreements with employee associations, such as the California School Employees Association (CSEA) and the Escanido Secondary Teachers Association (ESTA). These agreements covered topics like flexing summer work hours, refingerprinting of certificated employees, mandated training for LGBTQ student support, and revisions to the supplementary retirement plan. The board also approved new and revised curriculum courses, including those funded by grants like the Golden State Pathway Grant. A significant agenda item was the presentation and discussion of a developer fee justification study aimed at increasing level one statutory school fees on new residential and commercial construction to fund capital facilities projects. The proposed fee increases ranged from approximately 42% to 45%, reflecting a catch-up since the last update in 2018, with the district currently collecting about $1 million annually in developer fees. Board members discussed the impact of these fees on housing affordability and the necessity of maintaining funding for school facilities. Additionally, the board addressed concerns about declining student enrollment and its financial implications, proposing the formation of a subcommittee to focus on enrollment strategies. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but the meeting included several policy and budget-related decisions that could influence future procurement and funding activities.