Ben Cortes

The agenda for the Regular Meeting includes preliminary proceedings, a call to order, and an opportunity for public comment on both agenda and non-agenda items, with time limitations enforced. Closed Session discussions are scheduled for Personnel Matters, specifically Public Employee Appointment, Employment, Performance, Discipline, Dismissal, or Release. The Consent Agenda covers the ratification of October 2025 bills and warrants, and the approval of previous meeting minutes from October 14, 2025. Action items include a discussion and potential approval regarding school board provisional appointments upon vacancy or deferred resignation, and the hiring of a substitute hourly classified employee, specifically Mrs. Leah Koenig. Reports and announcements from the Superintendent/Principal are also listed.

This document is a self-reflection for Roberts Ferry Elementary School, detailing its progress and performance against Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) priorities for the 2025-26 academic year. It focuses on evaluating the school's performance in key areas including appropriately assigned teachers, access to instructional materials, and facility conditions (LCFF Priority 1); implementation of state academic standards (LCFF Priority 2); parent and family engagement (LCFF Priority 3); school climate (LCFF Priority 6); and access to a broad course of study (LCFF Priority 7). The self-reflection process involves measuring progress, reporting results to the local governing board and the public, and identifying areas for continuous improvement based on data analysis and stakeholder input.

This document outlines the Expanded Learning Opportunities Grant Plan for Roberts Ferry Elementary School, detailing how the school will utilize ELO Grant funds to implement a learning recovery program. The plan prioritizes supplemental instruction and support for specific student groups, including low-income, English learners, foster youth, homeless, students with disabilities, and those below grade level. Key strategic areas encompass extending instructional learning time, accelerating progress to close learning gaps, providing integrated student supports, establishing community learning hubs, offering supports for credit-deficient students, delivering additional academic services, and training school staff on engagement strategies. The overarching aim is to address students' academic, social-emotional, and other needs through a comprehensive recovery program.

The agenda includes a public hearing regarding instructional materials sufficiency for 2025-2026, discussion and action items related to the building project, ratification of bills and warrants, and approval of minutes. It also covers the hiring of a full-time bus driver and a resource teacher, resolutions for school facilities and the use of grants for the multipurpose building project, and authorization of signatures. Reports and announcements from the Superintendent/Principal include updates on the building project, staff, enrollment, and the Grandparents Breakfast.

The 2024-25 Local Control and Accountability Plan for Roberts Ferry Elementary School focuses on enhancing academic achievement through highly qualified staff, quality course offerings, and research-based strategies. It also addresses students' emotional needs by implementing social-emotional supports, student and parent engagement, and improvements to the school climate, including facilities. The plan prioritizes increasing services for unduplicated students, including English learners, foster youth, and low-income students, with specific actions and metrics to monitor effectiveness.