Human Resources

Employment

San Pasqual Union School is a TK-8th grade, one-school school district. If you have questions or need additional information about employment, please contact:

Diana Castaneda @ diana.castaneda@sanpasqualunion.net Human Resources

Our district accepts electronic applications for full time certificated employment. These applications are available from Ed-Join and only when a need exists. Please check with Ed-Join frequently for current vacancies.

For additional information regarding credentialing visit:
SDCOE Credentials Department Website

Negotiations

Understanding Public School Contract Negotiations
How school districts and teacher unions shape working conditions and student learning.

What It Is: Contract negotiations are formal talks between the school district and the teachers’ union (SPETA at San Pasqual Union). Together, they create a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that defines salaries, hours, evaluations, and other working conditions.

Who’s Involved

District Team: Represents the Board.
Union Team: Represents teachers (SPETA).
Governing Board: Approves final agreement.

How It Works

Sunshining: Both sides publicly share topics to be negotiated.
Bargaining Sessions: Teams meet privately to exchange proposals and reach compromise.
Tentative Agreement (TA): Draft deal both sides approve.
Ratification & Board Approval: Union votes, then Board finalizes.
Implementation: New contract takes effect (1–3 years).

Stay Informed

Check Board agendas, District updates, and meeting notes for progress.
Attend public meetings when agreements are reviewed.

For more information, click below:

Parent Primer

Negotiation Update

San Pasqual Union School District
Community Update on Negotiations with SPETA

Dear San Pasqual Families and Staff,

We are pleased to share that on May 12, 2026, the San Pasqual Union School District Governing Board approved a negotiated agreement between the District and the San Pasqual Elementary Teachers Association (SPETA).

This agreement reflects our shared commitment to supporting and retaining high-quality teachers and staff while also maintaining the long-term fiscal stability of our small school district. Through collaborative efforts, the District and SPETA reached an agreement that is both fair and financially responsible.

Key components of the agreement include:

Salary Improvements

6% salary increase over two years (3% in 2025–26 and 3% in 2026–27)
22% total salary increase over the past five years

Stipend Enhancements

37.5% increase in certificated stipends (from $1,000 to $1,375)

Health & Welfare Benefit Increases

Increase in the District contribution cap from $12,130 to $14,500
45% increase in Health & Welfare contributions over the past three years

Programmatic and Professional Supports

Continued enhancements to school safety protocols
Refinements to evaluation procedures designed to support professional growth and collaboration

We are grateful to SPETA for their partnership throughout this process and appreciate the professionalism and dedication shown by all involved. Together, we remain focused on providing the best possible educational experience for our students while supporting the staff members who make that work possible each day.

Thank you for your continued support of the San Pasqual Union School District and our school community.

Sincerely,

Mark Burroughs
Superintendent/Principal
San Pasqual Union School District