Carmen Montoya

The board discussed several personnel matters, including coaching employment, resignations, and retirements. Consent agenda items involved the approval of various contract renewals for educational software and services, field trip requests, a donation for a gym mural, a Live Scan fingerprint services agreement, and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Imperial County Office of Education for payroll and retirement auditing services. Action items featured the adoption of resolutions to recognize the Day of the Teacher and Classified School Employees Week, alongside the approval of the Declaration of Need for fully qualified educators.

The 2026-27 Local Control and Accountability Plan for Holtville Unified School District outlines the district's strategy to utilize state funds to improve student outcomes. Key focus areas include enhancing student achievement in English Language Arts and Math for all students, with a particular emphasis on English Learners, socioeconomically disadvantaged students, and students with disabilities. The plan also prioritizes providing a broad course of study to prepare students for college and careers, and fostering a school environment that promotes connectedness, student health, and safety for pupils, staff, and parents. Specific equity goals address ELA proficiency at Sam Webb Continuation High School and Math proficiency at Freedom Academy of Imperial Valley for low-income and English Learner students.

This School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) for Holtville High School is a strategic document designed to maximize resources and increase student achievement, aligning with the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). The plan addresses three primary goals: enhancing student achievement in English Language Arts and Mathematics for all students, particularly English Learners, low-income pupils, and students with special education needs; offering a comprehensive course of study to prepare all students for college and career readiness; and fostering an educational environment that promotes school connectedness and a sense of safety for students, staff, and parents.

This School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) for Holtville Middle School outlines strategies to maximize resources and increase student achievement for all students. It focuses on improving academic outcomes in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with specific attention to English Learners, low-income pupils, and students with disabilities. The plan is designed to provide a broad course of study for grades 6-8, promote school connectedness and involvement, ensure student health and well-being, and maintain the safety and security of pupils, staff, and parents, all aligned with California State Content Standards and aimed at preparing students for college and career.

This School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) for Pine Elementary serves as a strategic roadmap to enhance student outcomes and maximize resources. It outlines three core goals: increasing student achievement across all academic areas, particularly English Language Arts and Mathematics for identified subgroups; offering a foundational course of study from Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade to prepare students for high school and careers; and fostering school connectedness and safety by improving attendance and decreasing suspension rates for students, staff, and parents.