Corey Cohen

The meeting included a Public Hearing regarding the placement of a parcel tax measure on the June 2, 2026 ballot, intended to fund academic and arts programs, manage class sizes, address facilities, and support staffing. Board actions included the approval of a resolution for the parcel tax election. Several contracts for Measure J modernization projects at Murwood Elementary were approved, including special inspection/testing services and geotechnical engineering services. Change Order #1 for the American Modular Systems project at Walnut Heights Elementary was approved, resulting in a contract decrease. The Board approved the Comprehensive School Safety Plans for 2025-2026. Furthermore, the Board agreed to endorse all three incumbent candidates for the California School Boards Association (CSBA) Delegate Assembly and approved recommended updates to Board Policy addressing recent legislation regarding responses to immigration enforcement. The board also amended the meeting date for April 20, moving it to April 13th.

The meeting included a presentation on the results of the Parcel Tax Survey, with the Board directing staff to initiate informational outreach and prepare a resolution for February regarding a potential parcel tax measure for the June ballot. There was an annual update presentation on midyear outcome data related to the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and associated expenditure/implementation data. Board actions included the approval of construction service awards for the Buena Vista School Lease/Leaseback project and the Murwood Elementary School Lease/Leaseback project. Contracts were also approved for inspection services at Murwood Modernization Project, the Walnut Heights Elementary School Modular Building Project (including inspection services from North American Technical Services funded by Measure J), and the approval of the 2026-2027 instructional calendar. Additionally, the Board approved resolutions in support of Black/African American History Month and for a Kindness Week Proclamation.

Key discussions included an update on the parcel tax measure planning, following the previous approval to poll the community regarding a potential 2026 parcel tax. Trustees reported on their attendance and experiences at the 2025 California School Boards Association Annual Education Conference. In terms of board actions, the District Audited Financial Statement and the Measure D & Measure J Bond Performance Audits for the year ending June 30, 2025, were presented by the independent auditor, resulting in unmodified opinions for all areas, which the Board subsequently approved. Additionally, the Superintendent presented a proclamation declaring January as School Board Recognition Month.

Key discussions included a dashboard presentation focusing on support plans for Long-Term English Learners. Board actions involved the approval of several resolutions, including the annual Certificate of Signatures (Resolution 25-26-13) and the annual Accounting of Developer Fees (Resolution 25-26-12). The Board also approved the 2025-2026 First Interim Report with positive certification, the 2024-2025 Measure H Parcel Tax Annual Report, and the 2025-2026 Consolidated Applications Expenditures Report. Information items covered the annual organizational activities, resulting in the reappointment of Wenlei Johnson as Board President and Aimee Moss as Board Clerk for 2026.

This School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) for Walnut Creek Intermediate outlines a comprehensive strategy to enhance student outcomes. It focuses on four key areas: fostering academic excellence and global competencies through data-driven instruction and targeted support for diverse student groups; promoting emotional wellness, equity, and belonging by cultivating a safe and inclusive school culture; strengthening family and community connections through transparent assessment practices; and improving student attendance by reducing chronic absenteeism. The plan aims to empower students as lifelong learners, prepare them for a global society, and ensure equitable access to high-quality education by eliminating opportunity gaps.