Fallbrook Union High School District board meeting, Aug 12, 2026
2 h 59 min · 3 public speakers
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- Who spoke · first speaks at
- Oscar CaralampioPresident
- Eddie JonesVice President
- Chris HaskellTrustee
What happened
What happened at this meeting
Fallbrook Union High trustees hear bus route concerns, review 45-day budget revision 2:21:40
- The superintendent reported that the share of district seniors graduating A through G ready rose from 47.6% in 2024-25 to 63% last year. 2:11:19
- Speakers at public comment said no bus service was available for students in the Olive Hill, Sleeping Indian and Morrow Hills areas and described those roads as unsafe for walking. 2:21:40
- A district staff member presented the 45-day revision of the 2026-2027 budget, saying revenue increased by $460,813 and expenditures increased by $946,000. 2:36:31
- Board members made motions on items including the budget revision and a second amendment to the superintendent's employment agreement, followed by roll-call votes. 2:47:45
Item by item (15)
- Opening, closed session and agenda 36:17
- Recognitions 1:41:44
- A staff member recognized employees from MOT for summer work on instructional spaces at Ivy and Oasis High Schools. 1:42:04
- A staff member recognized Costco Wholesale in Temecula, which distributed 384 high school backpacks and donated a $500 Costco gift card to the district. 1:43:53
- A staff member said approximately 65 Fallbrook FFA students participated in the San Diego County Fair, exhibiting nearly 90 livestock animals. 1:46:23
- Employee union report 1:53:35
- Principal and board member reports 1:58:44
- Eddie Jones said the high school foundation was exploring a collaboration with a Lions Club in Fallbrook on glasses and eyesight support for students. 2:09:27
- Superintendent report 2:11:19
- The superintendent said Fallbrook High School seniors graduating A through G ready went from 52% to 67%. 2:14:18
- The superintendent said the English learner cohort graduation rate went from 69.5% to 84% and the migrant student graduation rate rose to 92%. 2:16:41
- The superintendent said the district's Child Nutrition Services was recognized as a silver tier recipient from the Eat Real Foundation. 2:17:38
- Public comment on bus transportation 2:20:30
- A speaker at public comment said families learned about 10 days before school started that no bus would serve the Olive Hill area and asked how ridership was determined. 2:21:40
- A speaker asked the board to direct administration to conduct a hazardous walk route assessment of Olive Hill and Sleeping Indian Roads and add a stop to existing routes. 2:25:06
- Another speaker said the neighborhood is not safe for walkers and families were not informed that bus transportation would not be available. 2:27:09
- Public hearing on initial bargaining proposal 2:30:09
- Oscar Caralampio opened the public hearing on the initial bargaining proposal with the Fallbrook High School Teachers Association at 6:25 PM and adjourned it at 6:27 PM. 2:30:09
- A staff member said the district proposed to amend language in articles including grievance procedures, transfers, evaluations, and employee benefits and salaries. 2:31:17
- International Baccalaureate instructional materials 2:32:43
- Chris Haskell moved that the board approve instructional materials for International Baccalaureate Diploma Program courses as presented. 2:33:07
- Perkins career and technical education grant 2:34:20
- Eddie Jones moved to accept the 2026-27 grant award letter for the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act. 2:34:20
- 45-day budget revision 2:35:03
- A staff member said the state's increased COLA of 4.31% accounted for $427,550, and with higher property tax and attendance figures revenue rose by $460,813. 2:36:31
- The staff member said expenditures increased by $946,000, including 3.5 full-time equivalent certificated teachers and an estimated $140,000 for substitutes tied to a new paid leave law. 2:36:31
- Eddie Jones asked whether one-time money of $1.7 million was happening, and a staff member said it is happening but no spending plan had been shared yet. 2:47:11
- Board policies and regulations 2:48:03
- Initial bargaining proposal action 2:50:04
- Eddie Jones moved that the board approve the initial bargaining proposal for Sunshine of the 26-27 contract with the Fallbrook High School Teachers Association. 2:50:19
- Superintendent employment agreement amendment 2:50:40
- Oscar Caralampio said the second amendment extends the superintendent's contract through the end of the 2029-2030 school year and sets salary at $246,042 for 2026-2027 and $258,342 for 2027-2028. 2:50:40
- Eddie Jones moved to approve the second amendment to the superintendent employment agreement as presented. 2:52:17
- Job descriptions 2:52:41
- Eddie Jones moved to approve a new job description for a visual and performing arts freshman seminar teacher. 2:52:51
- A speaker said Prop 28 funds require spending 80% on staffing and the position would use carryover one-time funds to teach the freshman seminar course. 2:53:52
- Eddie Jones moved to approve a revised job description for information data systems technician. 2:56:36
- Consent agenda and adjournment 2:57:01
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