Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Debbie Ornelas’s organization
Oct 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Ukiah Unified School District Board Board Meeting
The board meeting addressed various school district business items. The board accepted donations for extracurricular activities and school projects. Updates were provided regarding high school homecoming festivities, employee organization reports including negotiation schedules, and ongoing arts programming. A comprehensive leadership report focused on school site academic priorities, the use of common formative assessment cycles, strategies for improving writing instruction, and initiatives for maintaining school safety, attendance, and reducing suspensions.
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The board meeting involved the removal of a facility master plan follow-up item from the agenda. Key business included the acceptance of a donation from the local youth baseball league and a student advisory report covering school events, homecoming planning, and back-to-school activities. A leadership report highlighted the AVID program's emphasis on note-taking skills and showcased student work in writing and mathematics. Additionally, the board received a report on ninth-grade mathematics placement.
Jun 11, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Ukiah Unified School District Board Board Meeting
The board meeting involved the final approval of the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the adoption of the 2026-2027 initial budget. Additionally, the board approved a consent agenda and held a closed session to confer with legal counsel, which resulted in the unanimous approval of a settlement agreement for a total cost of $17,500.
Jun 11, 2026·StrategicPlan
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Ukiah Unified School District Local Control and Accountability Plan 2026-2027
This Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Ukiah Unified School District outlines strategic initiatives for the 2026-27 school year. Key focus areas include ensuring all students graduate college and career ready through improved instruction, interventions, and broad course offerings. It also addresses specific needs at South Valley High School and Ukiah Independent Study Academy to reduce chronic absenteeism, improve academic performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics, decrease suspension rates, and increase college and career readiness, with a strong emphasis on supporting high-needs student groups such as foster youth, English learners, and low-income students.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
