Bill Branca

This study provides a comprehensive enrollment analysis for the Dublin Unified School District, analyzing current enrollment of 12,834 students for the 2025/26 school year and projecting a decline to 11,692 students by the 2031/32 school year, representing an 8.90% decrease. The analysis incorporates factors such as historical birth rates, the impact of 1,645 new housing units expected to generate 820 students over the next six years, and current classroom capacity. It projects district-wide utilization to decrease from 79.3% to 68.0% over the projection period, accounting for the expansion of Emerald High School and the opening of Shamrock Hills.

The council discussed SPSA approval requirements and timelines for 2025-26, reviewed preliminary CAASPP data, attendance protocols, Panorama data, and conducted an SPSA analysis. Member introductions were made, and the council discussed SSC training for 2025, including the creation of a SPSA and subgroup improvement efforts. Modifications and approvals of the 2025-26 By-Laws were addressed, along with the election of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary. Updates were provided on the science fair, and there was a discussion about reviewing student achievement data and budget, including CASSPP, STAR, attendance, and subgroup data. Goals and actions related to LCAP goal #2 were reviewed, including baseline scores for STAR Reading, math, and special education inclusion targets. The council also discussed inclusion and belonging, measured by the Panorama survey, and reviewed attendance and suspension rates. Family engagement strategies were discussed, and the council considered staff training to support inclusion and UDL.

The council discussed several topics including Panorama Languages, SSC Training for 2025, modification and approval of 2025-26 By-Laws, and the election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary. There was a review of Student Achievement Data and Budget, along with a report from the PFC. The council reviewed SPSA goals and actions, LCAP goal #2, baseline scores, and inclusion targets. Discussions also covered school climate, sense of belonging, absenteeism rates, suspensions, and family engagement. The council also discussed the School Site Council for the next school year and the End of School BBQ.

The budget includes key facts such as projected enrollment, revenues per student, expenditures per student, assessed valuation, property tax collections, number of teachers, total employees, and average teacher salary. It addresses financial challenges, including the exhaustion of COVID-19 relief funds and a slowdown in state tax revenues. The budget reflects the educational plan of the District and Board goals for the coming year, meeting all legal requirements, including adequate reserve levels. The document is divided into four main sections: the Executive Summary, Organizational Section, Financial Section, and Informational Section.

The Board of Trustees is considering the approval of the 2025-26 SY Master Contract for First Student, Inc., a transportation company, for special education transportation services, in the amount of $1,600,000. The District is required to provide transportation services to eligible students qualified for special education, as aligned with Administrative Policy 3541.2. The District advertised a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Special Education Pupil Transportation, received four proposals, and staff reviewed and scored each proposal. The results confirmed First Student as the responsive and responsible contractor qualified for the award.