Anaheim Elementary School District, Operations Center

The merged School Site Council/English Learner Advisory Committee meeting included discussions and actions on several key legal requirements. The Needs Assessment focused on gathering input for supporting attendance and math initiatives, following recent literacy learning walks. The Uniform Complaint Procedures were presented, detailing formal complaint processes for various issues (e.g., discrimination, bullying) and clarifying topics handled at the site level (e.g., staff evaluation, curriculum selection). The School Safety Plan was reviewed, covering Social Emotional Learning data, action steps like Second Step Lessons and PBIS incentives, and physical environment preparations including emergency drills. The committee discussed current student attendance rates (94.64%) and brainstormed ideas to improve attendance, such as health-focused parent discussions and adjusting incentive criteria to emphasize being present all day. An update was shared regarding district efforts to recover lost attendance through student work packets.

This document outlines the Anaheim Elementary School District's (AESD) Parent and Family Engagement Policy, mandated by Title I, Part A. It details strategies for active parent and family involvement in district planning and school activities, emphasizing coordination with other programs. Key areas include identifying and addressing barriers to participation, supporting parents in their children's learning, and fostering two-way communication. The policy also mandates an annual evaluation process to ensure its effectiveness and continuous improvement in enhancing student academic achievement and school performance.

The California English Learner Roadmap is a new state policy designed to guide the education of English learners in California. It is built upon four research-based principles: asset-based education valuing students' languages and cultures, high-quality intellectual work ensuring rigorous instruction and college/career readiness, investment in comprehensive systems for resources and development, and an articulated educational system from preschool through high school. The policy aims to equip students with 21st-century skills and proficiency in multiple languages.

The merged School Site Council/English Learner Advisory Committee meeting agenda included several required legal topics for discussion and potential action. Key discussion points covered the ongoing evaluation of the current year's School Site Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA), the needs assessment, and parent education opportunities. The agenda also specified items related to the development and budget for the following year's SPSA, including advising on a site plan for English Learners. Other topics included the selection of officers and District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) representatives, review and potential approval of the Parent Involvement Policy for the subsequent school year, and reports from DAC/DELAC, PTA, and Administration.

The agenda for the merged School Site Council (SSC) and English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) meeting outlines numerous legal requirements and discussion topics. Key items include training, safety plan review, SSC acceptance of ELAC delegation of responsibilities for the 2026-27 merge year, election of officers and selection of DAC-DELAC representatives, and ongoing evaluation of the current year's School Site Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA). Other discussion points involve parent education opportunities, EL program review, uniform complaint procedures, and consolidated programs overview. The committee will also review and potentially approve SSC Bylaws, Parent Involvement Policy, and the School-Parent Compact for the subsequent school year.