Centralia Elementary School District

The Regular Meeting agenda included student recognitions for various academic and contest achievements. Key discussions involved approving the Board agenda and financial reports, including Balance Sheets and Income Statements for the General Fund and Child Development Fund for January. Consent items covered accepting various gifts to the District totaling $17,446.50, ratifying purchase orders and checks for January, approving the 2026-27 Transportation Services Plan, authorizing the purchase of mailing equipment from Pitney Bowes, approving a service agreement with Family Health Matters, ratifying a contract for Nonpublic School Services with Learn Academy, and approving a budget increase for Consultant Services with Tina Fietsam. Personnel actions included ratifying and approving employment, reclassifications, leaves, terminations, and resignations for both certificated and classified staff, as well as approving an MOU with Azusa Pacific University. The Action Calendar featured approval of a positive certification for the Second Interim Report, holding a Public Hearing concerning Statutory School Facilities Fees, approving Resolution #1794 to update these fees, and approving an agreement with Rodney Taylor for Food Services Program Assessment Consulting. The board also planned to recess to closed session for labor negotiations and public employee matters, followed by a study session on the CESD Math Program and initiating a long-term strategic plan conversation.

The meeting included recognitions for School Board members and eleven reclassified English proficient sixth-grade students. The Superintendent's Report covered various topics including School Board Recognition Month, community events, the Neighborhood Resource Center Boutique's anniversary, arts showcases, updates on the Sesquicentennial Celebration preparations, and announcements regarding District Open Enrollment, Dual Language Immersion, and American Sign Language classes, as well as the Math Adoption timeline and attendance data review. Consent Calendar actions involved accepting donations, approving financial reports, ratifying purchase orders, extending a contract for playground equipment, approving SARCs, amending contracts for nonpublic school services and after-school programs (including K-Pop Dance and Chinese Culture programs), approving software licenses for XtraMath, approving an MOU for after-school music instruction, and authorizing an MOU with Orange County United Way for financial literacy coaching. Personnel actions included employment approvals/ratifications for certificated and classified staff, ratification of extra duties, and recording several resignations and retirements. The Board received the Quarterly Report on Williams Complaints, approved an agreement with Hope International University for teaching experiences, and confirmed a correction to the 2024-25 Tentative Agreement. Action items included accepting the 2024-25 Annual Financial Audit Report and the 2024-25 Measure N Audit Reports. The Board approved an agreement with TAD Health, Inc. for Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative support and authorized the AB 1200 report certifying costs for the 2025-26 Tentative Agreement. The 2025-26 and 2026-27 Tentative Agreement with the Centralia Education Association was approved. Governance discussions included approving conference attendance for two Trustees, and future agenda requests regarding parenting programs, academic partnerships, and review of the impact of a three-week winter break. A Closed Session was held to discuss labor negotiations and public employee matters. A subsequent Study Session focused on English Learner (EL) and Long-Term English Learner (LTEL) data, instructional supports, and identification timelines.

The regular meeting agenda covered several key actions and informational items. Business and Administrative Services items included receiving the Citizens' Oversight Committee Annual Report for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, and holding a Public Hearing regarding a request for a waiver extension from the State Board of Education for the competitive bidding procedures related to the potential long-term ground lease of the Walter Knott Education Center Property. The Board was recommended to approve a Resolution reaffirming the declaration of surplus property and authorizing the extension request for waiver of competitive bidding procedures. Additionally, the Board was recommended to approve a one-year License Agreement with the Buena Park Library District for use of a portion of the Walter Knott Education Center. Consent items addressed accepting numerous gifts to the District, approving financial reports for December, ratifying purchase orders and checks for December, authorizing renewals for low voltage and maintenance/construction Master Agreements, and approving three-year agreements for Audit Services (General Fund and Measure N) and a Student Bus ID Card System. Education Services actions included approving updates to the Comprehensive School Safety Plans, approving agreements for Gifted and Talented Education certification training, authorizing MOUs for Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) funds and afterschool services with Think Together, approving an MOU for a districtwide Speech and Debate enrichment program, approving school production contracts with Top Hat 8, and approving a Spring 2026 after-school soccer program proposal. Human Resources items involved ratifying and approving various personnel actions (employment, reclassifications, leaves, terminations, resignations) for both Certificated and Classified staff under the Consent Calendar. Action items included authorizing the AB 1200 report for the Classified Bargaining Unit agreement, approving the Tentative Agreement with the California School Employees Association (CSEA) for 2025-27, approving salary increase adjustments for the Management Team, and approving health and welfare benefit structure adjustments. The Board was also recommended to adopt the 2026-27 School Instructional Calendar with two options presented. Governance matters included approving conference participation requests for Trustee Montez and approving participation for up to two members in the CSBA Federal Advocacy Trip, waiving the first reading for several revised/new Board Policies/Administrative Regulations, casting a ballot for the CSBA Delegate Assembly Election, and receiving an Activities Report. The meeting included a recess to Closed Session to discuss labor negotiations and public employee matters, including the Superintendent's performance evaluation, followed by a Study Session on English Learners programs and services (Part 2).

The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Centralia Elementary School District is a three-year roadmap designed to set goals, plan actions, and leverage resources to enhance student outcomes. It addresses state and local priorities through three main district goals: improving Conditions for Learning, ensuring Pupil Outcomes, and increasing Engagement of parents, staff, and the community. The plan emphasizes continuous stakeholder input and aims to prepare students for college and career readiness.

This document outlines the Centralia Elementary School District's 3-Year AI Plan and Guidance, emphasizing the responsible integration of Artificial Intelligence into education. The plan is grounded in principles of equity, safety, and responsible innovation, aiming to prepare students for a rapidly changing world by enhancing creativity, streamlining administrative tasks, and offering tailored support for diverse learning needs. Key areas of focus include professional development for staff, fostering student readiness and equity through AI literacy, ensuring family engagement and transparency, and implementing AI with guardrails to prioritize ethical, transparent, and developmentally appropriate use.