Alexandra Fontaine

The meeting focused on the annual organizational procedures for the Board of Trustees. Key actions included the election of officers, where Ted Zanela was nominated and elected as President, and Norma Nichols was elected as Clerk. Following the election, Ted Zanela assumed the gavel. The board also designated CC Biggs as the Representative to the County Commission on School District Organization and appointed Jennifer Bernosky, the Superintendent/Principal, as the Board Secretary. The agenda was approved by unanimous vote.

Key discussions and actions taken during the meeting included the approval of the agenda. The Fiscal Services report noted year-to-date expenses of $4 million against revenues of $3 million, with no developer fees received yet. The Monthly Attendance Report indicated a cumulative ADA of 97.15%, slightly above the 97% goal. The Director of Student Services detailed the English Language Learner Action Plan, which includes weekly intervention starting in February and a Spring Break mini EL Bootcamp before the ELPAC assessment. The Vice Principal provided updates on attendance goals, reporting 5 suspensions and 45 behavior referrals, and outlined AVID strategies. The Principal reported on successful student activities like the Turkey Trot and noted academic assessments in progress, including i-Ready diagnostics and Math Benchmark assessments. Action items approved included the First Interim Report for the 2025/2026 School Year and the 2025/2026 Seniority List. The Board also adjourned to and reconvened from a closed session to discuss litigation and personnel matters.

The Board of Trustees meeting covered several reports and action items. Reports included updates on ASB activities, a fiscal services overview noting year-to-date expenditures and the completion of the solar project, monthly attendance statistics, the Director's Report focusing on the English Language Learner Action Plan and upcoming ELPAC practice assessments, and the Vice Principal's Report detailing attendance incentives and discipline statistics. The Superintendent provided updates on student enrollment, class sizes, and the upcoming Winter Program. Action items involved approving the First Interim Report for the 2025/2026 School Year and approving the 2025/2026 Seniority List. The meeting concluded with a closed session to discuss litigation and personnel matters.

The agenda for this regular meeting, called to order at 6:00 PM, included several reports and action items. Reports covered student council activities, the 2025/2026 Principal Apportionment Attendance Revenue, fiscal services, monthly attendance, a Williams Settlement complaint summary, and operational and director reports. Action items included the approval of the 2024/2025 School Accountability Report Card (SARC), approval of a tentative agreement to settle negotiations for 2025/2026 with the teachers' association, and approval for increases across various salary schedules for 2025/2026, 2026/2027, and 2027/2028. The Board also addressed the disclosure of collective bargaining agreements and the acceptance of the 2024/2025 Audit Report. The meeting concluded with a closed session to discuss litigation, personnel matters, and employee discipline, followed by reconvening to open session.

The meeting agenda included several key reports and action items. Reports covered the ASB activities for October, including planning for Candy Grams and the Fall Festival booth, as well as the Fiscal Services update noting the approval and expected rebate from the 2024 IRA Investment Tax Credit related to the Solar Project. The Monthly Attendance Report detailed enrollment figures and Average Daily Attendance (ADA) for the third month of the school year. The Director's Report included updates on English Learners (EL students) and the results of the District Writing Assessment for grades 3rd through 8th, noting the use of the Globalyceum AI scoring platform. The Vice Principal's Report focused on attendance initiatives and discipline statistics. The Superintendent/Principal provided updates on the 2025 CA Dashboard results, noting specific areas for strategic improvement, especially concerning English Learner Progress, and reviewed the comprehensive campus Safety Report, detailing emergency protocols, camera locations, and ongoing safety training. Action items included approving the resolution for determining employee seniority order, approving the date for the Annual Organizational Meeting, approving the 2026/2027 School Calendar, and approving quotes related to GAMUT services and policy updates.