Amy Havens

The board meeting included a discussion on changing meeting protocols regarding public comments, specifically the decision to require public comments to be made in person beginning in August. Other agenda items included reports on spring district assessment data, academic performance growth goals, and the presentation of the California School Dashboard local performance indicators annual report, which covered teacher assignments, curriculum-aligned instructional materials, school facilities, and student engagement.

The meeting focused on various agenda items, including labor negotiations with employee associations, reports on academic assessment data, and the 2025-26 School Dashboard Local Performance Indicators. The Board considered for approval the 2026-27 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), the district budget, and several curriculum and service agreements. Additionally, the Board discussed board policies, initial public notices for future labor negotiations, and facility improvements, including site work for portable classrooms and contract amendments for construction projects.

The board meeting includes public hearings for the consideration of the 2026-27 Local Control Accountability Plan and the 2026-27 District Budget. The agenda also provides for public comments regarding topics not covered on the formal agenda and addresses pending items before adjournment.

The board meeting included a review of routine notifications regarding the approved second period interim budget report. A presentation was provided on the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) process, highlighting updates to goals, actions, and metrics, including the integration of new math assessments and adjustments to the dual language immersion program. Additionally, the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program report discussed its three pillars, instructional models, curriculum resources, and reading assessment data, while outlining plans for small group instruction to support student reading fluency.

The board meeting agenda covered a range of operational and policy items. Key topics included personnel matters such as labor negotiations with the Galt Elementary Faculty Association and California School Employee Association, legal conference regarding anticipated litigation, and reports on the Local Control Accountability Plan covering dual language immersion, outdoor education, and visual arts programs. The board considered the approval of the Arts and Music in Schools annual report, construction services for the Valley Oaks Elementary School project, a declaration of need for fully qualified educators, and several memoranda of understanding regarding job descriptions and salary schedules. Additionally, the board reviewed public notices for upcoming negotiations and held a first reading of board policies related to sexual health and health education.