Arturo Garcia

The Charter Petition for Palm Lane Global Academy outlines its strategic vision to deliver a transformative TK-6 learning experience. The plan emphasizes an engaging, culturally and socially relevant, and globally oriented education with a strong STEAM foundation, designed to prepare students for college and career readiness as compassionate global citizens. Key objectives include closing the achievement gap for low-income and historically underserved students, fostering personalized learning, and developing essential 21st-century skills that balance intellectual development with empathy and a commitment to serving the world.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various items, such as approving the agenda, September and October monthly payroll, warrants and invoices for expenditures, an updated VCPS Stipend Schedule, the 2025-26 VCPS Personnel Handbook, the VCPS Workplace Violence Prevention Plan, the VCPS Salary Point Policy, and the 2025-26 VCPS Certificated Teacher Salary Scales. The Superintendent presented a report, and principals provided reports for multiple academies. Financial reports were presented, along with 2023-24 Teacher Assignment Monitoring Outcomes (TAMO) Reports. The board also approved local assignment authorization, a consolidated application for Vista Lago Global Academy, and a lease agreement. Additionally, there was a closed session for legal counsel and real property negotiations.

The agenda included roll call, approval of the agenda, and a public comment session. Consent items such as the approval of the August 18, 2025, board meeting minutes, monthly payroll, warrants and invoices for expenditures, updated fiscal policies manual, and Williams Act policies and procedures were addressed. The session featured a Superintendent Report, Principal Reports for various academies, an ICON Financial Report, and a presentation on academic diagnostic data. Public hearings were held for the 2025-26 Local Control Accountability Plan and the Williams Act Resolution. The board also addressed and approved the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and Williams Act Resolutions for multiple academies, EXP MOU, a loan resolution with Citizens Business Bank, transportation services MOUs, and ratified EPA Actuals and Unaudited Actuals.

The 2024-25 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Palm Lane Global Academy (PLGA) focuses on providing a high-quality, engaging, and globally-oriented TK-6 learning experience that builds a strong STEAM foundation for college and career readiness. The plan addresses key areas such as high-quality instruction, equitable learning environments, staff development, student safety and well-being, and parent engagement. Specific goals include ensuring access to a rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum, closing achievement gaps for underserved students, providing equitable support for staff professional growth, creating a safe and inclusive learning environment, and implementing school-wide intervention programs to address learning loss. The plan utilizes various metrics to measure progress, including CAASPP scores, iReady diagnostic growth, attendance rates, and student surveys. The plan also details how PLGA will engage with educational partners, including parents, teachers, and students, to ensure the LCAP's effectiveness.