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South Bay Union School District

About Our District

South Bay Union is the most southwesterly school district in the United States.  The Pre-K-8 District serves a diverse population in Imperial Beach, San Ysidro, and south San Diego.

Quick Facts

• Established:  1920
• Region:  14.38 square miles of land area and 2.29 square miles of water area
• Population Served:  75,823
• Current Enrollment:  6,012 (K-8) and 341 Preschool Students
• Number of Schools:  12 (including two dependent Charter Schools and one Preschool)
• Number of Employees:  Approximately 950
• Dual Language Immersion Program
• STEAM Academy
• Gifted and Talented Education Program
• Global Leadership and Empowerment Academy
• Visual and Performing Arts Program
• Instrumental Music Program
• Leader in Me
• No Excuses University

Ethnic Composition

• 83.6% Hispanic
• 6.9% White
• 3.1% Filipino
• 2.8% Two or More Races
• 2.5% African American

Instructional Sites

• Bayside STEAM Academy (K-6)
• Berry (K-6)
• Central (TK-6)
• Emory Academy of Global Leadership and Empowerment (K-6)
• Imperial Beach Charter (K-8)
• Mendoza (K-6)
• Nestor Language Academy (K-8)
• Nicoloff (TK-6)
• Oneonta (TK-6)
• Pence (K-6)
• Sunnyslope (K-6)
• VIP Village (Preschool)
  

  Superintendent

  Dear Community,

  Welcome to the South Bay Union School District! It is my privilege to be your Superintendent.

  I have served in public education as a Teacher, Principal, Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent. I have high expectations and am committed to building strong relationships with students, families, employees, and community members. I am excited to work with the district community to accelerate student achievement through transparency and collaboration. In addition, my goals are centered on social justice and equity for all students.

  I welcome your feedback and know that, together, we can create an outstanding educational experience for all South Bay students.

  You may reach me at [email protected].

  Jose Espinoza

  Superintendent

• Board of Trustees

   

  The five members of the South Bay Union School District Board of Trustees are elected by Trustee Area, in public elections for four-year terms. Elections are held every two years, in even-numbered years, with three seats open one election year and two seats open the next election year. Board members do not maintain offices at the Education Center.

   

  The Board of Trustees is responsible for hiring the Superintendent, authorizing the appointment of all other staff members, authorizing curriculum development, levying tax monies and budgeting for both educational programs and operating expenses, and setting District policy. The Board delegates the execution of District policies to District administration.

   

  The Board of Trustees meet one or two times per month in the evening. Regular Board meetings are formal business meetings where issues are discussed, and action is taken. Regular Board meetings are open to the public and are livestreamed. Closed Sessions, where topics such as personnel matters are discussed, are closed to the public. The Board Meeting Schedule can be found here.

   

  Each regular Board meeting includes a time for citizens to be heard. If you wish to speak to the Board, simply fill out a card (obtained at the meeting) indicating your desire to speak and the topic to be addressed and give it to the Board Secretary. The Board invites all attendees who have filled out cards to speak, asking only that audience comments be limited to three minutes. The Board does not normally respond to comments from the audience, and, after attendees have spoken, the rest of the meeting is held without audience participation.

   

  The agendas for all Board Meetings can be found here.  Regular Board meetings generally include the following activities:

   

  • Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge of Allegiance
  • Community, Student and Staff Recognition & Awards
  • School Reports
  • Report of Action taken in Closed Session
  • Changes to the Agenda
  • Approval of Meeting Agenda
  • Communications to the Board of Trustees
  • Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items
  • Discussion/Action Items
  • Consent Calendar
  • Communication from the Board of Trustees
  • Future Agenda Items
  • Adjournment