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Fallbrook Union High School District board meeting, Oct 21, 2026

3 h 14 min · 12 public speakers

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  1. Who spoke · first speaks at
  2. Tauna RodarteClerk
  3. Eddie JonesVice President
  4. Paul ChristensenTrustee
  5. Chris HaskellTrustee
What happened

What happened at this meeting

Fallbrook Union superintendent announces retirement as speakers question semester change 1:53:26

  • Speakers at public comment questioned the planned change from a trimester schedule to a semester schedule, asked the board what data supported it and asked that Warrior Pride Time be kept. 1:30:07
  • Other speakers at public comment described years of flooding, suspected mold and pests in the girls locker room area and questioned the district's account of an air quality report. 1:36:18
  • The superintendent closed a report on district progress by announcing a decision to retire as superintendent. 2:50:40
  • Board members made motions on instructional materials for an International Baccalaureate math course, the Fallbrook High School School Plan for Student Achievement and a benefits agreement. 3:02:06

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Item by item (15)
  1. Opening and agenda adoption 3:55
    • The meeting was called to order at 4:31 PM, and open session reconvened at 5:39 PM after closed session. 3:55
    • The closed session report listed nothing to report on personnel, litigation and labor negotiation items. 5:32
    • Tauna Rodarte moved to adopt the agenda for the October 21st, 2026, regular meeting as presented. 1:15:12
  2. Public hearing on union bargaining proposal 1:15:49
    • The board opened a public hearing at 5:43 PM on the district's bargaining proposal with SEIU Local 221 and adjourned it at 5:43 PM after no one addressed the board. 1:15:49
    • The record showed that no one addressed the board on the topic, and the hearing was adjourned at 5:43 PM. 1:16:36
  3. Recognitions 1:16:36
    • A staff member recognized a student who earned an AP Capstone Diploma by the end of junior year. 1:17:08
    • Two principals were recognized during National Principals Month. 1:19:43
    • Vista Community Clinic was recognized as the district's community partner for bringing mobile units and health information to district events. 1:22:26
  4. Classified employee union report 1:24:34
    • The staff member said the benefits agreement on the agenda came earlier than the prior year and described preparations for trimester 2, including digital textbooks. 1:24:51
    • A staff member reporting for SEIU said negotiations would start a week from the meeting date and thanked the district for placing the Sunshine articles on the agenda. 1:25:22
  5. Public comment 1:27:44
    • Speakers at public comment asked the board to explain the data and process behind moving from trimesters to semesters, and one cited California Dashboard results on graduation and college and career readiness. 1:30:07
    • Speakers at public comment described work orders dating back to 2017 on flooding, suspected mold and pests in the girls locker room area and asked for repairs, testing and accountability. 1:36:18
    • Speakers at public comment asked the board to keep Warrior Pride Time, and one reported a survey in which 93.3% of 531 student respondents said it had been beneficial. 1:59:59
  6. Student and principal reports 2:24:29
    • A student board representative described an attendance incentive field trip, PSAT testing and industry credential classes at Ivy High. 2:24:51
    • A principal described College and Career Day, homecoming activities and student achievements in career technical education programs. 2:26:59
    • Another principal said 100% of students completed credential training in both programs at Ivy and that Oasis High School is operating at full capacity. 2:33:51
  7. Board member reports 2:39:06
    • Tauna Rodarte thanked those who spoke at public comment and described attending the Fallbrook Student of the Month Awards. 2:39:12
    • Eddie Jones described attending a career technical education community partner event and said attendance was about twice what Eddie Jones had seen in the past. 2:41:08
    • One board member said 99% of what the board decides is based on the benefit for all students, and another speaker said district, county and state policies do not allow immigration agents to walk through school hallways. 2:42:36
  8. Superintendent report and retirement announcement 2:44:51
    • The superintendent reported an 11.7 increase in college and career readiness, representing a 23.9% increase since 2019, and the district's exit from differentiated assistance. 2:46:56
    • The superintendent said a majority of the current board has family or personal relationships with district employees that create actual or perceived conflicts of interest, and announced a decision to retire as superintendent. 2:56:46
    • Paul Christensen thanked the superintendent for leadership and time at the school. 2:59:07
  9. Instructional materials and textbook adoption 3:01:55
    • Chris Haskell moved to approve instructional materials for the International Baccalaureate Math Application and Analysis Higher Level course. 3:02:06
    • Tauna Rodarte moved to approve the ELD textbook adoption as presented. 3:02:42
  10. School plans for student achievement 3:03:04
    • Eddie Jones moved to approve the Ivy High School 26⁠-⁠27 school plan for student achievement. 3:03:12
    • Tauna Rodarte moved to approve the Fallbrook High School 2026 and 2027 School Plan for Student Achievement. 3:03:46
  11. Power systems upgrade project contract 3:04:15
    • Tauna Rodarte moved to approve deductive amendment number 3 with Flint Design Build LLC for the power systems upgrades project at Fallbrook High School. 3:04:34
    • A motion was made to approve the notice of completion, release of retention, memorandum of commencement and authorization for lease payments for the same project. 3:05:28
  12. Board policies and regulations 3:05:58
    • A speaker said the revised, new and deleted board policies and regulations align with CSBA suggested language and carry no financial implications. 3:06:05
    • Eddie Jones moved to approve on second reading the revised, new and deleted board policies, administrative regulations, exhibits and bylaws. 3:07:39
  13. Labor proposals and benefits agreement 3:08:02
    • Tauna Rodarte moved to approve the Sunshine negotiation proposal with the Service Employees International Union. 3:08:13
    • Paul Christensen moved the revised job description for the library and media services technician. 3:08:42
    • Tauna Rodarte moved to approve the benefits agreement among the district, FHSTA, SEIU Local 221 and unrepresented employees. 3:09:18
  14. Consent agenda 3:09:52
    • Eddie Jones moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. 3:10:14
  15. Future agenda requests and adjournment 3:10:35
    • Tauna Rodarte asked for an update on locker room testing at the next meeting and asked that the board look at discussing Warrior Pride Time for next year. 3:10:50
    • The speaker closing the meeting said the board had talked to legal counsel and there is no conflict of interest among board members. 3:11:57
    • The next regular meeting was set for Wednesday, November 18th, 2026, at 4:30 PM, and the meeting adjourned at 7:39 PM. 3:12:26

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