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2 h 50 min · 8 public speakers

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Board approves repurposing Terrace Creek Elementary and updating school boundaries 1:50:06

  • The board also heard information-only reports on the College and Career Advantage program, Title I, Part A funding and integrated pest management. 25:53
  • The board approved a motion to repurpose Terrace Creek Elementary and update elementary and middle school boundaries, with the motion carrying 7⁠-⁠0. 2:16:20
  • Staff pulled a proposed artificial intelligence board policy after trustees raised concerns about its wording, and the item will come back. 2:17:42
  • A motion carried 7⁠-⁠0, and the board then approved the consent calendar 7⁠-⁠0. 2:41:02

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Item by item (11)
  1. Opening, agenda and closed session report 0:14
    • Lisa Davis said staff had pulled closed session item 4B and revised the September 17th, 2026 minutes before the board voted on adopting the agenda. 0:41
    • A staff member reported that trustees voted 7⁠-⁠0 in closed session to approve staff recommendations on liability claims and on anticipated and existing litigation cases. 3:28
    • Lisa Davis announced that the motion to adopt the agenda carried. 1:14
  2. Public comment on non-agenda items 5:11
    • A speaker at public comment asked about the First Amendment rights of employees compared with board members and the use of district resources. 16:29
    • A speaker at public comment asked the board to postpone item D until January 21st, saying enrollment moved from 285 to 178. 18:39
  3. Student board member report and communications 20:10
    • The student board member's report noted that 11 CUSD students were named 2027 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. 21:02
    • A staff member presented highlights of district events from the past month. 24:04
  4. College and Career Advantage annual report 25:53
    • A presenter said College and Career Advantage serves Capistrano Unified and Laguna Beach School District and is largely grant-funded. 27:04
    • A presenter said the program has 24 pathways, 179 courses and 2,257 industry certifications earned by students last year. 32:59
    • Judy Bullockus asked about evening classes for working adults, and a presenter said discussions were underway with Saddleback College. 39:34
  5. Title I, Part A program overview 1:00:08
    • A staff member said the district's Title I allocation this year is about $6.3 million and that schools at 75% or more low socioeconomic status must be funded. 1:02:14
    • The staff member said 14 schools are funded at about $1,000 per qualifying student and that school plans would return to the board in November. 1:05:38
    • Krista Castellanos asked who sets the funding threshold, and a staff member said the board could bring an item to take that authority back. 1:18:42
  6. Integrated pest management review update 1:27:09
    • A staff member said the district is continuing its pause on herbicides and weed management spray products and may return in the spring with recommendations. 1:27:39
    • Lisa Zollinger asked for a yearly update, and a staff member said the resolution approved in August calls for annual reports. 1:40:45
    • Gary Pritchard asked how success would be measured, and a staff member said the district is not using glyphosate. 1:42:56
  7. Terrace Creek Elementary and boundary changes 1:50:06
    • The superintendent said the district peaked at 52,000 students, now has 39,800 and expects to level out at around 30,000. 1:50:20
    • One board member said the plan made more sense and said they would be approving it. 2:02:29
    • Jennifer Adnams asked how many public meetings were held with the Terrace Creek community, and a staff member said 12, maybe 12. 2:04:14
    • Lisa Davis announced the motion carried 7⁠-⁠0, with a preferential vote by the student board member. 2:16:20
  8. Artificial intelligence board policy 2:16:20
    • A deputy superintendent said the California Department of Education asked districts to adopt policies on the use of artificial intelligence in schools. 2:16:46
    • One board member said the policy had deficiencies and raised concerns about artificial intelligence agents not being addressed. 2:17:42
    • One board member said they would support sending the policy back to staff. 2:21:31
    • Lisa Davis announced that staff pulled the item and it will come back. 2:37:57
  9. Recruitment, selection and appointment policy 2:37:57
    • A staff member said the policy was last revised in 2017 and the revisions reflect new state education, labor and government code. 2:38:22
    • Jennifer Adnams asked what protocols the district uses to decide whether an employee is impaired, and a staff member said they vary by situation. 2:38:53
    • Lisa Davis announced the motion carried 7⁠-⁠0. 2:41:02
  10. Consent calendar 2:41:02
    • Lisa Davis announced the consent calendar carried 7⁠-⁠0. 2:41:50
  11. Superintendent and trustee comments 2:41:47
    • The superintendent reported the district's average English language arts score was 50 points above proficient, compared with a state average of 7.5 points below. 2:42:01
    • Judy Bullockus announced a robotics competition on Saturday, October 31st and Sunday, November 1st at Capo Valley High School. 2:44:50
    • Lisa Davis announced the motion to adjourn carried 7⁠-⁠0 at 8:50 PM. 2:49:15

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Video: posted by the district as “Capistrano USD Regular Board Meeting | 10-15-2026”