DUSD/Dublin Liaison Committee Special Meeting
Special MeetingDublin, CA · November 6, 2025
Agenda
Special Meeting of the
CITY OF DUBLIN –
DUBLIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
LIAISON COMMITTEE
Thursday, November 6, 2025 Location: Dublin Civic Center
Bray Community Room
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
The City of Dublin and Dublin Unified School District Liaison Committee will provide
information and updates relating to areas of mutual concern, including but not limited to
Schools and Programs operating in the City of Dublin.
Thursday, November 6, 2025
4:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
3. ACTION ITEMS
3.1 Approval of Minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting.
ATTACHMENT ADDED TO PACKET 11/5/2025
4. REPORTS
4.1 City and District Capital Projects
The City of Dublin will provide updates on key capital projects. DUSD Staff will provide
updates on its capital projects.
4.2 Update on City Development Projects
The City of Dublin will provide updates on private development projects.
4.3 Updates on Enrollment Projection
DUSD Staff will provide updates on Enrollment Projections in the District.
5. Discussion City and DUSD Services and Collaborative Efforts
The City of Dublin and DUSD Staff will discuss services provided to the school district and
potential areas of collaboration between the agencies.
5.1 Traffic Safety, Crosswalks, and Crossing Guards
The City of Dublin and DUSD Staff will discuss traffic safety matters around schools and
crossing guards.
5.2 Events Management
The City of Dublin and DUSD Staff will discuss management of events related to Dublin
schools.
5.3 Review of Meeting Schedule
The Committee will review and confirm the Liaison Committee meeting schedule.
6. REQUEST FOR FUTURE MEETING AGENDA ITEMS
The Committee and/or Staff will present items to be discussed at future meetings.
7. ADJOURNMENT
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If requested, pursuant to Government Code Section 54953.2, this agenda shall be made
available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section
202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132), and the federal
rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability-
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at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
Item 3.1
CITY OF DUBLIN/DUBLIN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
LIAISON COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 22, 2025
4:00 PM
CITY OF DUBLIN Victor Fox, Police Chief
Sherry Hu, Mayor Miguel Campos, Captain
Jean Josey, Councilmember Chris Shepard, Sergeant and School
Colleen Tribby, City Manager Resource Officer
Hazel Wetherford, Deputy City Manager
Felicia Escover, Economic Development DUSD
Manager Kristin Speck, Board President
Michael Boitnott, Capital Projects Manager Carolina Martinez, Board Member
Pratyush Bhatia, Transportation Manager Chris Funk, Superintendent
1. Call to Order
Board President Speck called the meeting to order at 4:04 PM. Mayor Hu was not yet present.
2. Public Comment
No public comment received.
3. Action Items
3.1 Approval of the Minutes of November 21, 2024, Meeting
It was noted that DUSD Board Member Carolina Martinez was not on the committee in
November 2024, and was therefore not involved in that meeting. A motion to approve
the minutes from the November 21, 2024, meeting was made by Councilmember Josey,
and seconded by Board President Speck. The minutes were approved unanimously, with
Board Member Martinez abstaining, and Mayor Hu not present for the vote.
The Committee discussed possibly pulling Item 5.2 – WHEELS proposal, due to concerns
regarding possible Brown Act violations. After discussion, it was agreed by consensus to leave
the item on the agenda, but take care to keep the discussion high-level without delving into the
details of the proposal itself.
4. Reports
4.1 City and District Capital Projects
Mayor Sherry Hu arrived during Superintendent Funk’s presentation for Item 4.1.
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DUSD – Superintendent Funk introduced Board Member Carolina Martinez, and noted
the recent election of Kristian Reyes to the Board. Board Member Martinez shared
information on her background and history in Dublin. Superintendent Funk provided an
update on the growth of DUSD and its school facilities, as well as the current enrollment
projections for the district through 2030/31, with additional information offered by
Board President Speck. Superintendent Funk also provided an update on the
development of Emerald High School, the new TK-8 school, Shamrock Hills, and the
modernization projects at Murray Elementary and Dublin Elementary. Also noted was
the completion of the Cottonwood Creek gym, and Superintendent Funk shared the
status of the district-wide solar panel project. He also shared information on the fencing
project at Dublin High School that was recently approved by the Board.
City of Dublin – Capital Projects Manager Boitnott shared a presentation on the
development of Forest Park Neighborhood Square, Wallis Ranch Community Park, Iron
Horse Nature Park & Open Space Phase I, and the Green Stormwater infrastructure. He
also shared information on the annual street resurfacing project. Transportation
Manager Bhatia shared information on the Dublin Boulevard Extension project.
4.2 Update on City Development Projects
Deputy City Manager Wetherford provided an update on The Dublin Centre, or “The
DC,” project along Tassajara Road, as well as the Regional Street Affordable Housing
project, the Fallon East Economic Development Zone, the Dublin Fallon 580 Residential
Housing, and the BASIS Independent School projects.
5. DISCUSSION
5.1 City and DUSD Services and Collaborative Efforts
City Manager Tribby noted recent collaboration with the District in regard to sports
facilities, play fields, etc. She also noted working together in regard to the use of e-
scooters and e-bikes, noting that the District has banned the use of such devices by
students at the elementary and middle school sites. City Manager Tribby also shared
that work is ongoing in the review of the existing joint use agreements, noting that
some are quite old and in need of updating. Superintendent Funk added that the
District Facilities team has been working closely with the City teams on field usage
issues at Emerald Glen.
5.2 WHEELS Proposal from the Mayor’s Student Team
Board President Speck inquired as to the inquiries from the District community
regarding the desire for additional routes, schedule changes, etc. Councilmember Josey
noted that such questions should be directed to WHEELS and provided additional
general information on how routes are developed, noting the impact to ridership due to
the opening of Emerald HS. Information was shared on how information about WHEELS
services is provided to students.
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5.3 Dublin Crossing Sale; Shamrock Hills TK-8 School
Board President Speck noted the thank you letter recently sent by Superintendent Funk,
and reiterated the District’s appreciation of the City’s assistance in obtaining the land to
develop the new TK-8 school. Board Member Martinez added her appreciation, noting
excitement for the new school. Additional comments were offered by Mayor Hu and
Councilmember Josey.
5.4 Traffic Safety, Crosswalks, and Crossing Guards
A. Proposed MOU on crossing guards.
Superintendent Funk shared the draft of an updated agreement related to the provision
of crossing guard services, noting the included request for an increase in the number of
City-funded crossing guards funded from 11 to 14. The history of the agreement
between the District and the City was discussed. It was noted that each crossing guard
requires $22-23K in funding. City Manager Tribby noted that the request for additional
guards will be discussed at an upcoming City budget planning meeting.
B. Speed Limit Signs near Emerald High School
Board President Speck noted that the District’s Safety Committee has previously
requested additional signage and inquired as to the status. Transportation Manager
Bhatia noted that his team is studying this issue and will coordinate with District staff on
what solution the City determines would best address the issue.
6. REQUEST FOR FUTURE MEETING AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Josey suggested the Village Parkway modernization as a future meeting topic.
It was agreed by consensus that the next Liaison Committee meeting will be held on November
6, 2025, at 4:00 PM, at City Hall.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:17 PM.
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