Arturo Lavenant

The Board of Trustees held a meeting where several key actions were taken. These included closed session deliberations regarding employee matters and litigation, the appointment of a new Trustee for Area 3, and the adoption of resolutions regarding CEQA exemptions for school site improvement projects. The Board also approved grant applications for Career Technical Education facilities, the celebration of the Day of the Special Educator, and various agreements including a security services contract, booster organization applications, and student club approvals. Additionally, the Board reviewed new and revised policies, approved health and welfare program MOUs, and authorized various agreements related to educational programs and student opportunities.

The Board of Trustees meeting focused on several key items, including a report on personnel and performance evaluations, approval of a settlement agreement for a student due process complaint, and the appointment and transfer of various administrative staff members, including assistant principals across multiple schools. Additionally, the board recognized community members and heard a public comment from a student concerning an incident at a school gymnasium.

The meeting was called to order to address items 4.1 through 4.6 during a closed session. The Board provided an opportunity for public comment regarding these specific agenda items prior to proceeding with the session.

This Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD) outlines a comprehensive strategy for the 2026-27 school year, centered on Whole Child Development. The plan aims to prepare all students, particularly underserved populations, for college, career, and life readiness by cultivating 21st-century skills (5Cs), fostering student voice and purpose, and developing technical competencies. Key strategic goals include improving graduation rates, A-G completion, and attendance by reducing chronic absenteeism. The LCAP also prioritizes enhancing family and community engagement, providing integrated mental health support, ensuring safe and inclusive school environments, and implementing targeted interventions through a Community Schools model and data-driven approaches.

The Anaheim Union High School District's Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the 2026-27 academic year outlines a comprehensive strategy centered on a 'whole child approach' to prepare all students for college, career, and life. Key priorities include fostering 21st-century skills (collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, communication, compassion), integrating student voice and purpose through the Career Preparedness Systems Framework and Capstone programs, and providing targeted support for low-income, foster youth, and English learners. The plan aims to enhance academic outcomes, improve college and career readiness, cultivate a safe and inclusive environment with robust mental health services, and promote strong family and community engagement, ultimately leading to improved graduation rates, A-G completion, and overall student well-being.