Deborah E. Cuevas

This Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Briggs Elementary School District, covering the 2024-2027 cycle, outlines strategic goals focused on improving student outcomes. Key priorities include fostering a positive school climate and connectedness, increasing academic achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, and providing targeted support for English learners and long-term English learners to enhance language proficiency and reclassification rates. The plan also details the use of Equity Multiplier funds to support highly mobile student populations through professional learning communities, aiming to address identified performance disparities and ensure equitable services across all student groups.

The Board of Education discussed and acted upon several items including the Briggs School HVAC project, personnel authorizations, and various agreements with the Ventura County Office of Education for services such as financial systems, hosting, and speech and psychological support. Legal services agreements were approved, and the Board addressed the Briggs Teachers Association bargaining proposal, the renewal of the Superintendent's contract, and various policy and schedule revisions, including the classified holiday schedule and obsolete equipment. Additionally, the Board reviewed information on uniform complaints, enrollment, and held a public hearing for the Briggs Teachers' initial bargaining proposal.

The Board of Trustees conducted a regular meeting to address several operational and administrative items. Key discussions included personnel authorizations for various school staff, approval of service agreements with the Ventura County Office of Education for technology and psychological services, and a memorandum of understanding with the Mesa Union School District regarding special education services. The board also reviewed and ratified a service agreement with Apptegy for communication systems and approved the certification of signatures for the district. The Superintendent provided reports on district facilities, branding initiatives, and the implementation of new technology systems, while the board discussed future planning for student wellness centers.

The Board discussed a technology plan, conducted the Superintendent's evaluation, and reviewed personnel changes including employment changes for teachers and substitute teachers. Key action items included approving a request for allowance of attendance due to emergency conditions, approving various playground project quotes and contracts, awarding a bid for the Briggs School playground project, approving geotechnical engineering services, and purchasing Chromebooks. Additionally, the Board approved an MOU for various youth and mental health services, a document tracking services licensing agreement, a contract for hearing conservation services, the school calendar, and the disposal of obsolete equipment.

The board meeting focused on several key items including the dedication of the Deborah E. Cuevas Multi-Use Building, reports on student achievements in the migrant speech and debate program, and updates on state testing and end-of-year events. The board approved several financial and administrative items such as the 2024-2025 proposed budget, the Local Control Accountability Plan, and various service agreements for instructional services, professional repairs for the school kitchen, and fire alarm maintenance. Additionally, resolutions were passed regarding school bond elections, temporary loans, and compensation improvements for certain employee categories.