Central Union Elementary School District

The meeting agenda covered several critical areas concerning Native American student education and support. Key discussion topics included student achievement data review for CUESD and LUHSD, updates and parent input solicitation for the 2026-2027 Local Control of Accountability Plan (LCAP), and discussion of Promotion/Retention Policies and 2026-2027 School Safety Plans for both districts. Further items involved reviewing the 2024-2025 School Accountability Report Card (SARC), discussing student activity data, and reviewing funding streams such as Title VI Funding and Johnson-O-Malley (JOM) Funding designated for Native American students. An update on the American Indian Early Childhood Education (AIECE) program was also scheduled.

The Annual Organizational meeting included the election of board offices, with Ceil Howe Ill elected as President and Megan Newton as Clerk. District reports covered the Business Update (First Interim Report) and Superintendent Update, including enrollment data comparisons across multiple years. Key actions involved approving administrator assignments as teacher evaluators, Christina Gonzales to direct the District Civil Rights Plan, and Tom Addington to serve as the District Safety Officer. The Board also approved the Stratford Library Surplus Request and a Placement Agreement with Western Governors University for student teachers. New business included the approval of the Monthly Business Activity, certifying the 2025-26 First Interim Financial Report, budget revisions, certification of verified authorized signatures, the 2026-27 School District Calendar, the 2026 Board meeting schedule, and the annual renewal agreement with San Joaquin Valley Purchasing Co-Op for food service procurement. A closed session was held to consider personnel matters.

The meeting included discussions and reviews pertaining to the DELAC Bylaws and associated legal requirements and responsibilities. Key discussion points covered the role and function of DELAC, review of Robert's Rules of Order, and training on the Student/Parent/School Compact and District Uniform Complaint Procedures. The committee reviewed the district's procedures for English Learner reclassification qualifications and commented on the District's English Learner's Master Plan. An election of officers took place, appointing a President, Vice President, and Secretary. Furthermore, the committee reviewed data, including the 2025 CA Dashboard Data, noting specific proficiency rates for English Learners in ELA and Math, as well as attendance metrics. The Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) goals relevant to English Learners were also covered.

The meeting agenda includes updates on student achievement data from CUESD and LUHSD, and the Single Plan for Student Achievement. Key discussion points involve updates on Indian Education Policies and Procedures (IPP), and detailed reviews of Johnson-O-Malley (JOM) Funding and Title VI Funding for Native American Students, including budget considerations. Further items cover the School, Parent & Student Compact for Student Achievement and the American Indian Early Childhood Education (AIECE) Update.

The agenda for the regular open public meeting included several key items. Presentations featured the Annual Financial Report from CWDL, Certified Public Accountants. District reports covered business updates and a Superintendent update, including enrollment data comparing 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 figures. The consent agenda covered approvals for agreements with Pitney Bowes and CalState teach, acceptance of donations for Akers and Stratford Schools, technology surplus requests, and renewal of the iReady contract. New Business included announcing decisions from the closed session, approving monthly business activities such as November and December 2025 warrants and Fiscal Position Reports, approving Resolution #A-01-12-2026 regarding the Audit Report for the Year Ending June 30, 2025, approving the 2024-25 Annual School Site Accountability Report Cards, and approving Resolution #B-01-12-2026 for the Investment Policy and Investment Authority. The meeting was scheduled to include a closed session to discuss Personnel matters.