Bettina Strickland

The Board met to conduct a conference with real property negotiators regarding district real estate. A presentation was provided by 3D Strategies concerning an analysis of three available properties: Birchwood Elementary School, Cherrywood Elementary School, and the former district office on Piedmont Road. The discussion covered property land use, zoning designations, potential future uses for these sites, and anticipated timelines for marketing and tenant entitlement processes.

The meeting included the nomination and election of officers for the Chairperson position. A presentation was provided on the CA Dashboard detailing academic indicators, English learner progress, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rates across various student groups. Additionally, a presentation on school attendance discussed the instructional time lost due to absences and the associated financial impact on the district, including a decline in average daily attendance rates.

The committee reviewed the 1st Interim Budget report, which included an analysis of funding models, enrollment projections, budget assumptions, and lease revenue changes. The discussion also addressed general fund expenditures, multi-year projections regarding state reserves and cost of living adjustments, and the certification of financial obligations. Additionally, a presentation was provided regarding enrollment information for the upcoming school year, covering eligibility criteria for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten, the status of the enrollment portal, and upcoming information sessions for specialized programs.

The meeting focused on an extensive review of the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), covering its three-year progress, current goals, and survey metrics. Discussion topics included academic performance data in ELA, Math, and Science; evaluation of fully or partially implemented actions such as student support services, instructional training, and technology resources; and budget impacts on various programs. Stakeholders provided feedback on enhancing parent participation, the transition to the California Healthy Kids Survey, and strategies for improving communication across the district. Additionally, the committee reviewed the stakeholder feedback timeline leading up to the final board approval.

The committee held a meeting covering several key business items. Training was provided regarding the purpose of the DELAC committee and the responsibilities of its officer positions. Elections were conducted for the positions of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary for the 2025-2026 school year. Additionally, the committee reviewed the criteria, programs, and services implemented for English learner students, along with an examination of district data. Reclassification procedures were also discussed, with a specific request to clarify the terminology used to describe student categorization.