Berryessa Union School District

The meeting featured study sessions regarding the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) three-year plan and the 2025-2026 budget, including updates and Q&A sessions led by administrative staff. Additionally, during a closed session, the Board authorized legal counsel to initiate litigation.

The board reviewed and processed the personnel report, which included various employment actions, changes of status, assignment and location changes, leaves of absence, and separations for both certificated and classified employees across multiple district locations. Key actions included the approval of new probationary hires for roles such as reading tutors, noon duty supervisors, payroll technicians, and HVAC technicians, alongside several leaves of absence and resignations.

The School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) for Majestic Way Elementary School is a strategic document designed to increase student achievement by optimizing resources and aligning with the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). The plan outlines three main goals: fostering a safe and productive school climate that promotes student wellness and a positive culture; improving overall student academic achievement through Common Core State Standards instruction, strategic technology use, and professional development; and enhancing parent and community involvement through improved communication and engagement initiatives.

This document addresses the financial challenges faced by the district due to decreasing enrollment and declining revenue, necessitating significant budget reductions. It details the work of the School Consolidation Advisory Committee, outlining the criteria for school consolidation and closure, and presenting various scenarios to achieve approximately $2.5 million in annual savings from consolidation. The overall objective is to contribute to a total of $6 million in budget reductions while sustaining and enhancing student learning opportunities.

The document provides a personnel report detailing various employment actions for certificated and classified employees. It covers assignments and location changes for teachers, employment updates for a custodian, status changes for classified staff, and leaves of absence for technology and support personnel.