San Ysidro School District

San Ysidro School District
Address
4350 Otay Mesa Road
San Ysidro
, California
United States
District information
GradesK–8[1]
Established1887
Schools5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 preschool
NCES District ID0635220 [1]
Students and staff
Students4,419 (2020–2021)[1]
Teachers184.5 (FTE)[1]
Staff259.72 (FTE)[1]
Student–teacher ratio23.95:1[1]
Other information
Websitewww.sysdschools.org

San Ysidro School District (SYSD) is a public school district based in San Diego County, California, United States. It includes five elementary schools, one middle school, and several preschools in the San Ysidro community of San Diego, as well as two elementary schools elsewhere in San Diego.[2]

History

In the 2012–2013 school year, there was conflict between the San Ysidro Teachers association and the school board. Teachers accused the school board of favoritism toward the assistant superintendent, Jason Romero, because his mother sat on the school board. The connection became controversial when she voted to give her son a $10,000 raise.[3] Teachers also opposed a proposal to give the school board the final say over teacher grievances, which amounted to a review of actions by Romero. As of February 2013, no contract had been agreed to, and teachers were picketing outside some schools.[4]

An investigation took place over a $2,500 cash payment in 2010 to school superintendent Manuel Paul from a contractor with business pending before the district. Paul said the money was intended for the election campaigns of school board members.[5] He and 14 other people were indicted January 15, 2013 on corruption charges. On April 4, the school board voted 3–2 to accept his resignation.[6]

Schools

Elementary

  • La Mirada School
  • Ocean View School
  • Smythe School
  • Sunset School
  • Willow School
  • Beyer School " Permanently Closed due to local corruption"

Middle

  • San Ysidro Middle School
  • Vista Del Mar Middle School

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for San Ysidro Elementary". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
  2. ^ "Schools". San Ysidro School District. Archived from the original on February 3, 2013. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
  3. ^ McDonald, Jeff (February 3, 2013). "San Ysidro trustee votes to raise son's salary by $10,000". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
  4. ^ Chan, Chris (February 5, 2013). "Teachers Accuse San Ysidro District of Favoritism". NBC 7 San Diego. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
  5. ^ McDonald, Jeff (February 15, 2013). "'What do we do about this $2,500?'; Witness says school officials met to determine how to account for payment to superintendent". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
  6. ^ Dipping, Caroline (April 6, 2013). "San Ysidro OKs resignation of superintendent". The San Diego Union-Tribune.