Ashley Appel

The board conducted a governance workshop led by Luan Rivera focused on leadership development. The meeting also included an opening procedural session to adopt the agenda and a discussion regarding potential future agenda items.

This document outlines the Orinda Union School District's strategic directions and the Board of Trustees' goals for 2024-2025. Key strategic pillars include Student-Centered Learning, fostering a Community of Belonging, securing a Dedicated Staff, and ensuring Financial Stability and Resource Management. The plan aims to inspire, engage, and support all students, drive academic growth, cultivate an inclusive community, recruit and retain skilled staff, and maintain financial health through strategic stewardship.

The meeting provided a quarterly update on School Bond Measures E and I, focusing on academic excellence, student safety, and facility repairs. The presentation included the project status for various school sites, including HVAC installations, mechanical and electrical upgrades, and modernization projects at multiple schools. Additionally, a detailed financial overview was presented, summarizing expenditures, encumbrances, and project budgets for both Measure E and Measure I.

The board meeting focused on the modernization scope for various school sites, including Orinda Intermediate School, Del Rey, Glorietta, Sleepy Hollow, and Wagner Ranch. Key discussion topics included the analysis of two categories of modernization work—accessibility upgrades, window installations, insulation, ceiling fan additions, and technology improvements—alongside a review of optional scope items such as flooring, exterior painting, door and hardware replacements, and HVAC adjustments. The Bond Executive Team provided recommendations on reducing the project scope to achieve cost savings, and financial estimates were presented including escalation, soft costs, and contingencies.

The Single School Plan for Student Achievement outlines actions to improve the academic performance of all students at Glorietta Elementary School. This plan, spanning 2023-2024, focuses on key strategic priorities including enhancing Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science instruction through data analysis, curriculum alignment, and differentiated learning. Additionally, it addresses school safety within the physical environment and strengthens social-emotional learning supports to foster an inclusive and diverse school climate. The overall objective is to cultivate lifelong learners and engaged, productive citizens by supporting each child's educational journey through collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity.