Thomas Horsley

Safety planning at schools in San Joaquin County is often a “patchwork of policies and procedures,” the report states. Schools in San Joaquin County, though, are safer because of recent efforts by school districts, jurors wrote. There’s still a long way to go.

“There were clear (policy) violations according to the grand jury,” Board President AngelAnn Flores said at a May 2 policy meeting. “We can change that and ensure that we are following proper code of ethics and policies. It starts with us reviewing (policies). That’s why we’re here to listen and learn together.”

Stockton Unified is being investigated by the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office following two scathing grand jury reports and a state audit that found evidence of fraud in the school district’s financial dealings.

The Feb. 14 report on likely fraud at Stockton Unified will serve as a “launching point,” but District Attorney Ron Freitas said he’ll look into “any and all wrongdoing” at the school district.