Alayna Effinger

The board meeting included reports on closed session actions, specifically the approval of a stipulated expulsion agreement and a special education settlement agreement. The meeting also featured student representative reports on various school activities, including drama productions, prom, and national college commitment day. Significant portions of the meeting were dedicated to recognizing student and staff achievements, including honors for the Sunflower Alternative Campus students, the recognition of a community partner for financial contributions, and awards for excellence in athletics, specifically for the athletic trainer, the stunt team, and the baseball program's league championship.

The Board of Trustees held a study session to review the district's special education program. Key discussion topics included an overview of the support services for students with disabilities, an analysis of enrollment and student progress metrics, and the alignment of special education initiatives with the district's pillars of success. Additionally, staff members provided insights into the 'What I Need' (WIN) intervention program and speech-language pathology services. The session also addressed the financial aspects of special education, including the federal Maintenance of Effort requirements, the allocation of general funds to support program costs, and challenges regarding staffing and transportation.

The ESSER III Expenditure Plan outlines how the Charter Oak Unified School District will utilize federal funds to address the academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs of students, and to close opportunity gaps exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Key focus areas include ensuring continuous and safe in-person learning, mitigating the impact of lost instructional time through interventions and expanded learning opportunities, and allocating remaining funds for educational technology, specialized personnel for special education and mental health, and professional development.

This document provides an overview of the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), which outlines how funds will be used to serve students, particularly focusing on the 2023-24 school year. The plan centers on three main goals: increasing college and career opportunities for all students, enhancing academic achievement through high-quality instruction, and fostering positive school climates that support the social, emotional, and physical needs of students and families. These goals are supported by the District's Five Pillars for Student Success, which include College and Career Readiness, Communication and Collaboration, Leadership Development, Student/Staff Safety and Wellness, and Financial Responsibility and Facilities. The LCAP also addresses identified areas needing improvement, such as chronic absenteeism, school connectedness, and performance gaps in English Language Arts and Math for specific student subgroups.

The committee meeting focused on reviewing current and anticipated uses, history, capacity, and lease terms and revenues for several district properties, including the Sunflower site, Royal Oak Middle School, the District Service Center, the Maintenance and Operations site, the Charter Oak Elementary School, the Palm View site, and the Ruddock site. Additionally, the committee addressed the development of a priority use list and held a discussion regarding the proposed timeline for future meetings.