Danielle Carlisle

The Board meeting involved several key agenda items. Discussions covered the 2025-2026 Second Interim Report, which projected the District meeting its fiscal obligations, and subsequent actions related to budgetary resolutions and fund transfers. Major action items focused on Measure G funding, including the approval of consultant services agreements for the District-Wide Re-Roofing Project and associated environmental compliance filings. The Board also addressed several contracts and agreements under the Consent Agenda and Action Items, involving construction services, specialized consulting for hazardous materials, architectural services, and curriculum agreements like Imagine Learning for Edgenuity. Other significant items included the CSBA Delegate Assembly Election (pulled for later review), authorization of District Representatives for the School Facility Program, and a resolution proclaiming March 2026 as Women's History Month.

This School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) for La Mirada High School for the 2025-2026 school year outlines five main goals. The plan aims to improve English Language Arts and Mathematics achievement for all students and specific subgroups, enhance the overall culture of achievement, increase college and career readiness, and specifically address the academic needs of Students with Disabilities. Key strategies include professional development, peer tutoring, academic enrichment programs, and fostering a supportive learning environment.

The board of education took action during a closed session, dismissing a permanent classified employee. The board also discussed the election of the one year rotating board president and vice president. The outgoing president gave comments and the new president shared core focus areas including being more accessible, building a stronger relationship with district employees and fiscal stewardship. There were also appointments of representatives for various committees.

The Board of Education meeting included recognitions of the Norwalk High School Counseling Team for their RAMP designation. Reports were given by employee and PTA representatives, covering upcoming events and updates. The Superintendent's Report highlighted the District's upcoming State of the District event and a new school safety video. The Business Services Report presented the Unaudited Actuals Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, summarizing revenues, expenditures, and the ending fund balance. The Educational Services Report celebrated the district's counseling program for achieving multiple RAMP designations. Action items included funding for the re-routing of irrigation, agreements for expanded learning programs, and resolutions for National Hispanic Heritage Month and National Suicide Prevention Month. The meeting closed with memorial acknowledgements for members of the NLMUSD community.

The Board received reports from labor partners, including updates from the California School Employees' Association (CSEA) and the Teachers' Association of Norwalk-La Mirada (TANLA), addressing concerns such as operational issues, staffing shortages, and the need for fair compensation. The Superintendent presented plans for the upcoming Quarter 1 Data Report, focusing on performance in early literacy, ninth-grade D/F rates, and budget, with an emphasis on using data for assessment and resource allocation. The Board discussed and voted on a resolution delegating authority to the Superintendent for Measure G projects, and approved actions related to Native American Heritage Month, an art club program, contract amendments for funding management, and a license agreement for PowerSchool Schoology End User Support.