Diana L Bell-Curtis

The committee received updates regarding district initiatives, including the impact of Measure AA funding on Career and Technical Education, counseling services, and Advanced Placement courses. Discussions also addressed the protocol for student protests regarding the use of school supplies, the recognition of local schools as California Distinguished or Model Continuation sites, and upcoming award nominations for staff. The committee chairs reviewed current funding models, focusing on staffing and the reliance on the General Fund, while strategizing on site studies and community storytelling to communicate the benefits of the measure. Additionally, specific site highlights were presented for Alder Creek Middle School, detailing how funds are utilized for extracurricular programs, counseling, and library resources.

This document outlines the strategic plan for Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District's (TTUSD) athletic programs to transition from the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF). The plan details the rationale for the transition, driven by NIAA policy changes conflicting with California laws, and explores the implications across seasonal sports, transportation, and facilities. Key areas addressed include league alignment, competitive equity, and the timeline for implementation, aiming for full transition by the 2026/2027 school year, while highlighting both the benefits and logistical considerations of this change.

This Comprehensive School Safety Plan outlines procedures and strategies for ensuring a safe and secure learning environment for students and staff within the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. Key areas of focus include emergency preparedness and response for various incidents such as natural disasters, active shooters, and unlawful activities, alongside comprehensive policies for violence prevention, child abuse reporting, sexual harassment, bullying, and student discipline. The plan also incorporates an Instructional Continuity Plan to guarantee uninterrupted education and support services during emergencies. The overall vision aims to foster a positive educational environment, promote student well-being, responsible behavior, and respect for all.

This Comprehensive School Safety Plan for the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District details procedures and policies designed to ensure a safe, secure, and orderly learning environment for students and staff. It encompasses mandated components such as child abuse reporting, disaster preparedness, student discipline, sexual harassment policies, hate crime prevention, active shooter protocols, bullying prevention, and immigration enforcement notification. The plan also includes an Instructional Continuity Plan to facilitate ongoing education during emergencies, reflecting the district's commitment to maximizing school safety and fostering a positive educational environment.

This plan serves as a roadmap to reduce disaster-related risks to people, property, the economy, and the environment within the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District, ensuring compliance with federal and state hazard mitigation planning requirements for grant funding eligibility. It assesses hazards, risks, and existing capabilities, identifying future actions to minimize vulnerability, protect critical facilities, and improve public awareness. Key strategic goals include using science-based data to build resilience and integrating mitigation principles to support equitable outcomes, addressing hazards such as dam failure, earthquake, extreme cold, flood, heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail, heavy snow, winter weather, landslide, and wildfire.