Andrea Maritza Leanos

The Board conducted its annual organizational meeting, electing new officers for the upcoming year and assigning representatives to various regional and city committees. Key business included the acceptance of the first interim financial report for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, approval of initial proposals for negotiations with the California School Employees Association, and the review of various personnel and service agreements. Additionally, the Board handled student disciplinary matters, received reports from student representatives on school activities, and reviewed proposed Board policy revisions.

The Board of Education meeting included various agenda items. In closed session, the board approved settlement agreements, litigation orders, and personnel appointments. During the open session, the board recognized students for spelling, reading, and math achievements, and heard a presentation on the SELPA Community Advisory Committee. The board held public hearings regarding the district's LCAP and preliminary budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, the board approved an education protection account expenditure plan, confirmed assessments for the Recreation Improvement and Maintenance District, authorized temporary interfund cash borrowing, and approved employment contracts for assistant superintendents. Student disciplinary matters were also addressed, and board members provided reports on district activities, including graduations and future budget discussions.

The Board meeting included recognition for Gladstone Elementary School as a demonstration site for the California Autism Professional Training and Information Network, the presentation of San Dimas Rotary Club teacher mini-grants, and a mid-year Local Control and Accountability Plan presentation. The board approved several items, including independent contract agreements, school site safety plans, and an addendum to the contract with Aeries Communication. Additionally, the 2022-2023 annual audit report was received and accepted, and the board took action on student disciplinary matters. Board members also provided updates on upcoming district events, facility needs, and community activities.

The board meeting included several key actions, including the approval of final settlement agreements for student litigation, an oath of office ceremony for board members, and the annual organizational election of board officers for president, vice president, and clerk. The meeting featured presentations regarding teacher mini-grants and honored a long-serving board member. Additionally, the board approved various consent agenda items, such as professional services agreements, field trips, budget transfers, and personnel items. Discussion and action items covered the first interim financial report for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, the annual audit report, student disciplinary action, and the appointment of representatives to various regional committees and boards for the upcoming year.

This Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) outlines how Bonita Unified will use funds to serve students, with a primary focus on improving academic performance and narrowing achievement gaps for all students, particularly unduplicated groups like low-income, English learners, and foster youth. Key strategic goals include enhancing student achievement through data-driven continuous improvement and intervention programs, ensuring school safety and a positive climate with well-trained staff and quality facilities, fostering engagement among students, parents, and the community to improve attendance and social-emotional well-being, and providing targeted support for credit recovery at Vista Opportunity School.