Benita L. Cortez

The board meeting agenda focused on personnel recommendations for three specific positions. The district leadership recommended the appointment of a Learning Director, a 7th grade ELA/History teacher, and a Library Technician for approval.

The Board meeting focused on various operational and administrative matters including school facility planning, personnel changes, and budget oversight. Key discussions involved the review of the Second Period Interim Report, the renewal of the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program contract with Future Unique Enthusiastic Leaders (FUEL), and the proposal for a Proposition 2 Compliant Master Plan by School Facility Consultants. The board also addressed interdistrict attendance requests, personnel orders, and updates from the Monson-Sultana Association of Teachers.

This plan outlines how Monson-Sultana Jt. Union Elementary School District will utilize Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant funds to provide supplemental instruction and support. The strategic focus is on learning recovery for students identified as needing academic, social-emotional, and integrated supports. Key initiatives include intensive interventions in literacy and mathematics, expanded summer programs, additional paraprofessional support, a revised instructional schedule, establishment of a Social Emotional Team, enhanced access to technology, and staff training on student well-being. The plan aims to address learning loss, improve social-emotional health, and increase student engagement by coordinating ELO funds with other federal relief and district resources.

This Local Control Accountability Plan for Monson-Sultana Jt. Union Elementary School District outlines the organization's strategic direction through four key goals: increasing student achievement in ELA/ELD and Mathematics, implementing Common Core State Standards, improving English Language Learner acquisition, and cultivating a positive school and community culture with a safe and accessible environment. The plan aims to provide a high-quality instructional program, enhance parent involvement, and ensure that students have access to cutting-edge technology, ultimately preparing them for success.

The Board of Trustees met to address several agenda items including a closed session with the agency negotiator for labor relations. Key topics discussed during the open session included the approval of interdistrict requests, adoption of the student and parent handbook for the upcoming school year, staff handbooks, and the MSJUESD/MSAT Memorandum of Understanding. Additional approvals were granted for library furniture bids, budget revisions, renewal of the Expanded Learning Opportunities Programs plan, curriculum purchase bids, and various service contracts including library media and vendor payments.