District Committees
- Academic Committees
- Culture & Climate Committees
- Fiscal Committees
- Human Resources Committees
- Technology Committees
Academic Committees
- District Arts Steering Committee
- District Emergent Multilingual Learner Advisory Committee (DEMLAC)
- Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Cadre Committee
- Emergent Multilingual Learner Master Plan Advisory Committee
- Instructional Council
- Secondary English Articulation Committee
- Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
- Student Success Team (SST) Advisory Committee
- Universal Screener Advisory Committee
District Arts Steering Committee
Meetings
SBUSD Board Room
720 Santa Barbara Street
District Representatives
Director, School Performance & Student Outcomes:
Anna Pilhoefer
apilhoefer@sbunified.org
Chief Operations Officer:
Steve Venz
svenz@sbunified.org
Committee Membership
Elementary Arts Teachers
Secondary Arts Teachers Administrators
Parents
District Emergent Multilingual Learner Advisory Committee (DEMLAC)
Agendas & Minutes
D I S T R I C T E M E R G E N T M U L T I L I N G U A L
L E A R N E R A D V I S O R Y C O M M I T T E E
The District Emergent Multilingual Learner Advisory Committee (DEMLAC) advises the Santa Barbara Unified School District Administration, School Board, and District Advisory Council on matters related to educational programs, policies, procedures, budget, program planning and specific actions being taken for English Language Learners in the District.
DEMLAC will establish and maintain intra-district communication and encourage the sharing of needs, accomplishments and activities that support a high quality program for English Language Learners at all levels of language learning and academic development. The District staff will report to parents and members of this committee regarding program services, identification of English learners (including testing procedures), placement of students for program services, annual reviews of student progress, and the Annual Language Survey conducted by the State of California, Department of Education.
2024-25
May 22, 2025
- Agenda: English/ Spanish
- Minutes: English/ Spanish
April 17, 2025
- Agenda: English/ Spanish
- Minutes: English/ Spanish
March 19, 2025
- Agenda: English/ Spanish
- Minutes: English/ Spanish
February 27, 2025
January 23, 2025
- Agenda: English/ Spanish
- Minutes: English/ Spanish
November 14, 2024
- Agenda: English/ Spanish
- Minutes: English/ Spanish
October 10, 2024
- Agenda: English/ Spanish
- Minutes: English/ Spanish
2023-24
May 23, 2024
- Agenda: English/ Spanish
- Minutes: English/ Spanish
April 24, 2024
- Agenda: English/ Spanish
- Minutes: English/ Spanish
March 21, 2024
- Agenda: English/ Spanish
- Minutes: English/ Spanish
February 28, 2024
- Agenda: English/ Spanish
- Minutes: English/ Spanish
January 25, 2024
- Agenda: English/Spanish
- Minutes: English/Spanish
November 30, 2023
- Agenda: English/Spanish
- Minutes: English/Spanish
September 21, 2023
- Agenda: English/Spanish
- Minutes: English/Spanish
2022-23
May 18, 2023
- Agenda: English/Spanish
- Minutes: English/Spanish
April 20, 2023
- Agenda: English/Spanish
- Minutes: English/Spanish
March 16, 2023
- Agenda: English/ Spanish
- Minutes: English/ Spanish
February 23, 2023
- Agenda: English/ Spanish
- Minutes: English/ Spanish
January 19, 2023
- Agenda: English/ Spanish
- Minutes: English/ Spanish
November 17th, 2022
2021-22
Officers
Co-President: Odilia Gutierrez
Co-President: Irlanda Gomez
Secretary: Viridiana Victoria
Parliamentarian: Mayra Oseguera
Secretary: Viridiana Victoria
Advisor to Co-President: Rosy Alcala
District Representatives
Director, Educational Equity and Multilingual Services: Dr. Deborah Martinez
deborahmartinez@sbunified.org
Board Member:
Rose Muñoz
rmunoz@sbunified.org
Calendars
Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Cadre Committee
C O M M I T T E E
District Office
720 Santa Barbara Street
NOV 21, 2024
JAN 16, 2025
FEB 19, 2025
MAR 20, 2025
APR 24, 2025
MAY 15, 2025 (If Needed)
District Representatives
Director, Educational Equity and Multilingual Services: Dr. Deborah Martinez
deborahmartinez@sbunified.org
Committee Membership
District Staff
Emergent Multilingual Learner Master Plan Advisory Committee
A D V I S O R Y C O M M I T T E E
SBUSD Board Room
720 Santa Barbara Street
District Representatives
Director, Educational Equity and Multilingual Services: Dr. Deborah Martinez
deborahmartinez@sbunified.org
Committee Membership
Teachers
Assistant Principals of EML
Principals
DEMLAC Reps
Community
UCSB Representative
Instructional Council
A D V I S O R Y C O M M I T T E E
Dec 4, 2024
Jan 22, 2025
Feb 4, 2025
Feb 24, 2025
March 6, 2025
District Representatives
Executive Director of Elementary:
Denise Alvarado
dalvarado@sbunified.org
Executive Director of Secondary:
Dr. Sonia Wilson
swilson@sbunified.org
Committee Membership
Teachers
Instructional Support Specialists
Secondary English Articulation Committee
C O M M I T T E E
Committee Meetings
Oct. 2, 2024
Jan 22, 2025
March 12, 2025
District Representatives
Executive Director of Secondary:
Dr. Sonia Wilson
swilson@sbunified.org
Committee Membership
English Teachers from Each Jr. High & High School
Assistant Principals
Principals
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
A D V I S O R Y C O M M I T T E E
SEAC serves as a link between the district’s special education department and parent representatives from each school site. Its purpose is to:
- Facilitate the exchange of information between families and the district.
- Provide a forum for parent representatives to offer input on special education policies and procedures.
- Promote collaboration among parent representatives across school sites.
- Strengthen communication between families, school sites, and district leadership.
Each school principal recommends a family member representative to participate in SEAC. Meetings also include district special education leadership, principals, and board members, with all parents, teachers, and support staff welcome to attend.
SBUSD Board Room
720 Santa Barbara Street
September 25, 2024
November 6, 2024
January 8, 2025
March 5, 2025
May 7, 2025
SEAC Leadership
Chair: Mayra Gabriela Oseguera Chavez
SEAC Support
Special Education Family Engagement Liaison: Janina Martinez jsmartinez@sbunified.org
District Representatives
Assistant Superintendent for Student Services: Kenya Edison kedison@sbunified.org
Special Education Director: Dr. Karla Curry kvcurry@sbunified.org
Special Education Program Facilitators:
Juliana Massie jmassie@sbunified.org
Roshni Noronha rnoronha@sbunified.org
Dr. Leslie Martinez lesliemartinez@sbunified.org
Board Member: Dr. Sunita Beall sbeall@sbunified.org
Student Success Team (SST) Advisory Committee
A D V I S O R Y C O M M I T T E E
Dec 4, 2024
Jan 22, 2025
Feb 4, 2025
Feb 24, 2025
March 6, 2025
District Representatives
Executive Director of Secondary:
Dr. Sonia Wilson
swilson@sbunified.org
Executive Director of Elementary:
Denise Alvarado
dalvarado@sbunified.org
Committee Membership
Teachers
School Psychologists
Directors
Assistant Principal
Principals
Universal Screener Advisory Committee
A D V I S O R Y C O M M I T T E E
District Office
720 Santa Barbara Street
8:30 am-11:30 am
Dec 5,2024
Jan16, 2025
Feb 5, 2025
March 5, 2025
District Representatives
Executive Director of Elementary:
Denise Alvarado
dalvarado@sbunified.org
Committee Membership
Teachers
Multi-Tiered System of Support Specialists
School Psychologist
Universal Design of Learning Specialist
District Office Instructional Support Specialists
Special Education Staff
Emergent Multilingual Learner (EML) Staff
Program Facilitators
Culture & Climate Committees
- Committee Advancing Black Achievement, Wellness, and Excellence (CABAWE)
- Sustainability Committee
- Wellness Committee
Committee Advancing Black Achievement, Wellness, and Excellence (CABAWE)
720 Santa Barbara Street
March 19
April 16
May 15
June 18
District Representatives
Director, School Performance & Student Outcomes:
Anna Pilhoefer
apilhoefer@sbunified.org
Board President:
Gabe Escobedo
gescobedo@sbunified.org
Committee Membership
Staff
Parents
Community Members
Sustainability Committee
District Representatives
Operations and Sustainability Coordinator:
Desmond Ho
desmondho@sbunified.org
Committee Membership
Staff
Parents
Community Members
Wellness Committee
Wellness Committee duties:
- Advise the District on health-related issues, activities, policies, and programs
- Present annual report to Board, including assessment of districts schools compliance with the policy
- Assess implementation and effectiveness of this policy, at least once every 3 years
January 23, 2025
April 24, 2025 (Virtual)
District Representatives
Assistant Superintendent, Student & Family Services:
ShaKenya Edison
kedison@sbunified.org
Committee Membership
Staff
Community Members
Fiscal Committees
Audit Committee
Meetings
SBUSD District Office
720 Santa Barbara Street
January
District Representatives
Assistant Superintendent Business Services:
Kimberley Hernandez
kthernandez@sbunified.org
Board Members:
William Banning
wbanning@sbunified.org
Celeste Kafri
ckafri@sbunified.org
Committee Membership
Staff
Board Members
Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee
O V E R S I G H T C O M M I T T E E
A G E N D A | M I N U T E S | D O C U M E N T S
May 19, 2025 5:30 p.m. Meeting
Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) Meeting Agenda
February 24, 2025 5:00 p.m. Meeting
Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) Meeting Agenda
Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) Meeting Minutes
January 13, 2025 5:00 p.m. Meeting
Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) Meeting Canceled
Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) Meeting Agenda
September 23, 2024 5:00 p.m. Meeting
Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) Meeting Agenda
Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) Meeting Minutes
April 15, 2024 5:30 p.m. Meeting
Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) Meeting Agenda
Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) Meeting Minutes
December 11, 2023 5:30 p.m. Meeting
August 28, 2023 5:30 p.m. Meeting
Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) Virtual Meeting Agenda
Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) Meeting Minutes
May 1, 2023 4:30 p.m. Meeting
Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) Virtual Meeting Agenda
Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) Meeting Minutes
January 30, 2023 4:00PM Meeting
November 28, 2022 5:15PM Meeting
June 6, 2022 5:15PM MEETING
Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) Virtual Meeting Agenda
January 24, 2022 5:15PM MEETING
Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) Virtual Meeting Agenda
January 10, 2022 5:15PM MEETING
Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) Virtual Meeting Agenda
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 5:00PM MEETING
Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee Measures I and J (Remote Virtual Participation Only)
JUNE 14, 2021 MEETING
Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) Virtual Meeting Agenda
MARCH 15, 2021 MEETING
DECEMBER 7, 2020 MEETING
Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Agenda, December 7, 2020
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 MEETING
September 14, 2020 Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Agenda
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 MEETING
September 16, 2019 Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Agenda
Measures I2016 and J2016 Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee Annual Report to the Board of Education
Measure Q2010 Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee Annual Report to the Board of Education
Measure R2010 Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee Annual Report to the Board of Education
Board Project Update June 2019
Consolidated Budget Status by Fund, September 13, 2019
Consolidated Budget Status Fund by Sites, September 13, 2019
Financial Plan, September 13, 2019
JUNE 17, 2019 MEETING
June 17, 2019 Citizens Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Agenda
June 17, 2019 Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Minutes
DRAFT Measure I and J 2018 Annual Board Report
DRAFT Measure Q2010 2018 Annual Board Report
DRAFT Measure R2010 2018 Annual Board Report
MARCH 18, 2019 MEETING
March 18, 2019 Citizens Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Agenda
DRAFT Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Minutes, December 10, 2018
Elementary Consolidated Budget Status Report, March 12, 2019
Secondary Consolidated Budget Status Report, March 12, 2019
DECEMBER 10, 2018 MEETING
December 10, 2018 Bond Oversight Commitee Meeting Agenda
DRAFT Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Minutes, September 17, 2018
December 2018 Bond Consolidated Budget Status Report
Measure R Measure I Financial and Performance Audit 2018
Measure Q Measure I Financial and Performance Audit 2018
Measure J Measure I Financial and Performance Audit 2018
Measure I Financial and Performance Audit 2018
December 2018 Report of Cash Flow Project Schedules and Budget Status
Measure R Communication Letter 2018
Measure Q Communication Letter 2018
Measure J Communication Letter 2018
Measure I Communication Letter 2018
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 MEETING
September 17, 2018 Citizens Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Agenda
DRAFT Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Minutes, June 11, 2018
Map to Alumni Room
Peabody Stadium Budget Status Report
Peabody Stadium Condensed Consolidated Projected Cost Report
Peabody Stadium Detailed Consolidated Projected Cost Report
JUNE 11, 2018 MEETING
June 11, 2018 Citizens Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Agenda
DRAFT Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Minutes, March 12, 2018
Summer Projects Bond Project Summary 2018-2019
MARCH 12, 2018 MEETING
March 12, 2018 Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Agenda
March 12, 2018 Citizens Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Minutes
Citizens Bond Oversight Committee Membership Term Renewals
DRAFT Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Minutes, January 29 2018
Measure I Detail Report Active as of January 31, 2018
Measure I Projects Estimated Phases
Measure I Summary Report as of January 31, 2018
Measure J Detail Report Active as of January 31, 2018
Measure J Projects Estimated Phases
Measure J Summary Report as of January 31, 2018
Measure Q Detail Report Active as of January 31, 2018
Measure Q Summary Report as of January 31, 2018
Measure R Detail Report Active as of January 31, 2018
Measure R Summary Report as of January 31, 2018
Phases I and II Measure I Projects March 12, 2018
Phases I and II Measure J Projects March 12, 2018
JANUARY 29, 2018 MEETING
January 29, 2018 Citizens Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Agenda
January 29, 2018 Citizens Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Minutes
DRAFT Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Minutes, September 11, 2017
DRAFT Measure Q 2017 Annual Board Report
DRAFT Measure R 2017 Annual Board Report
DRAFT Measures I and J 2017 Annual Board Report
Measure I Audit Letter, December 13, 2017
Measure I Budget Detail Report, October 31, 2017
Measure I Financial and Performance Audit, June 30, 2017
Measure I Summary Report, October 31, 2017
Measure J Audit Letter, December 13, 2017
Measure J Budget Detail Report, October 31, 2017
Measure J Financial and Performance Audit, June 30, 2017
Measure J Summary Report, October 31, 2017
Measure Q Active Project Expenditure Reports, October 31, 2017
Measure Q Audit Letter, December 13, 2017
Measure Q Financial and Performance Audit, June 30, 2017
Measure Q Summary Report, October 31, 2017
Measure R Active Project Expenditure Reports, October 31, 2017
Measure R Audit Letter, December 13, 2017
Measure R Financial and Performance Audit, June 30, 2017
Measure R Summary Report, October 31, 2017
SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 MEETING
September 11, 2017 Citizens Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Agenda
September 11, 2017 Citizens Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Approved Minutes
DRAFT Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Minutes, June 12, 2017
Measure I Budget Detail Report, September 11, 2017
Measure I Revenue Expenditure Encumbrances Summary as of June 30, 2017
Measure J Budget Detail Report, September 11, 2017
Measure J Revenue Expenditure Encumbrances Summary as of June 30, 2017
Measure Q Project Expenditure Reports through June 30, 2017
Measure Q Revenue Expenditure Encumbrances Summary as of June 30, 2017
Measure R Project Expenditure Reports through June 30, 2017
Measure R Revenue Expenditure Encumbrances Summary as of June 30, 2017
JUNE 12, 2017 MEETING
June 12, 2017 Citizens Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Agenda
June 12, 2017 Citizens Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Minutes
MARCH 13, 2017 MEETING
March, 13 2017 Citizens Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Agenda
March, 13 2017 Citizens Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Minutes
DRAFT Measure Q Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Minutes, December 12, 2016
DRAFT Measure R Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Minutes, December 12, 2016
Measure Q Project Expenditure Reports through February 28, 2017
Measure Q Project Revenue Expenditure Encumbrances Summary as of February 28, 2017
Measure R Project Expenditure Reports through February 28, 2017
Measure R Project Revenue Expenditure Encumbrances Summary as of February 28, 2017
District Representatives
Assistant Superintendent Business Services:
Kimberley Hernandez
kthernandez@sbunified.org
Members & Terms
Mike Barnick, Community at-large
VACANT, Bona-fide taxpayers association
Joanna Kettmann, SBUSD parent / Site Council member
Jennifer Lee, Business organization
Frank Stevens , Chair / Senior citizens’ organization RETIRED
Lang Sligh, Vice Chair / Community at-large RETIRED
Deanna Morinini, Community at-large
Sujittra “Jit” Barnick, Community at-large
Bond Oversight Committee Bylaws
LCAP Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)
Meetings
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
SBUSD District Office
720 Santa Barbara Street
March 18, 2025
April 15, 2025
May 6, 2025
May 28, 2025
District Representatives
Chief Operations Officer:
Steve Venz
svenz@sbunified.org
Committee Membership
Parents
Teachers
Staff
Community Members
Human Resources Committees
Benefits Committee
Discussions on benefits cover three main areas: enrollment, coverage, and union concerns. Enrollment focuses on clear communication, easy processes, and employee understanding. Coverage examines the types, costs, and value of health and welfare benefits. For unions, the dialogue centers on equitable application of benefits.
SBUSD District Office
720 Santa Barbara Street
September
December
March
May
District Representatives
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources:
Dr. John Becchio
jbecchio@sbunified.org
Teacher Induction Coordinator:
Roxanna Stern
rstern@sbunified.org
Committee Membership
CSEA:
Samantha Pimentel, Ken Rivas, Zach Ortiz, Suzanne Valenzuela
SBTA:
Hozby Galindo, York Shingle
District:
Esteban Camara, Kim Hernandez, Adriana Burke
Baldwin Reps:
Maggie Lepore, Danny Rodriguez
Housing Committee
The purpose of the Housing Ad-Hoc Committee is to provide space and time to consider housing projects, housing issues that affect SB Unified staff (classified and certificated) and explore options, within the purview of the district, to address them (ie. housing projects built on district land). The committee consists of at least one board member, the Superintendent, Asst. Superintendent of Business Services, the Project Manager, the Director of Community Schools & Partnerships, representatives from the Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB), elected officials (or their representatives), and SB Unified lawyers.
SBUSD District Office
720 Santa Barbara Street
Monthly, 3rd Wednesday
District Representatives
Superintendent:
Dr. Hilda Maldonado
hmaldonado@sbunified.org
Board President:
Gabe Escobedo
gescobedo@sbunified.org
Committee Membership
District Staff
Community Partners
Legal Counsel
Reclassification Committee
The committee will review each reclassification request and any supporting documentation, such as draft iob descriptions, salary analysis. salary placement proposal. or related information and make a decision for Board recommendation.
SBUSD District Office
720 Santa Barbara Street
As needed
District Representatives
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources:
Dr. John Becchio
jbecchio@sbunified.org
Committee Membership
CSEA
District Management
Technology Committees
brAIntrust Committee
The brAIntrust Committee of Santa Barbara Unified School District is dedicated to exploring, evaluating, and implementing artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The committee strives to:
- Promote responsible and ethical use of AI technologies in education, ensuring equity, inclusion, and alignment with district goals.
- Identify and assess emerging AI tools that enhance teaching, learning, and administrative efficiencies while safeguarding student data and privacy.
- Support educators by providing training, resources, and integration strategies to leverage AI for modern learning.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, including families, teachers, and community members, to ensure transparency and inclusivity in AI adoption and implementation.
- Advocate for policies and guidelines that ensure AI use prioritizes humans-in-the-loop and promotes meaningful learning experiences.
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
SBUSD District Office
720 Santa Barbara Street
Monthly
District Representatives
Director of Educational Technology Services:
Rob Cooper
rcooper@sbunified.org
Committee Membership
Educational Technology Services Leadership
Educational Services Leadership
Parents
techEQUITY Committee
The techEQUITY is dedicated to fostering equitable access to technology for all students and staff. Guided by the district’s mission to prepare students for a world that has yet to be created, the committee seeks to:
- Promote equitable distribution of technology resources across schools, grade levels, and programs.
- Ensure that all students and staff have the tools, support, and training needed to thrive in a diverse, technologically evolving world.
- Uphold fiscal responsibility by evaluating and organizing large-scale device purchases, ensuring that investments in technology are efficient, sustainable, and aligned with district goals.
8:30 am - 9:30 pm
SBUSD District Office
720 Santa Barbara Street
Twice Monthly on Thursdays
District Representatives
Director of Educational Technology Services:
Rob Cooper
rcooper@sbunified.org
Committee Membership
Educational Technology Services Members
Tech Use Committee
The Tech Use Committee's purpose is to ensure that technology is used in a balanced and responsible way that enhances learning and builds connections for all members of the Santa Barbara Unified community.
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
SBUSD District Office
720 Santa Barbara Street
Monthly
District Representatives
Director of Educational Technology Services:
Rob Cooper
rcooper@sbunified.org
Committee Membership
Parents
Teachers
Staff
Community