Don Christensen

The Board of Trustees meeting agenda included the establishment of a date for LCAP and Budget adoption, a review of LCAP goals, and revisions to 8th-grade graduation requirements. Additional business items involved requests to obsolete various items including a gym stage, a music stand rack, and a kitchen skillet. The meeting also included a superintendent's report, board member reports, and a closed session regarding employee negotiations.

The board agenda includes a public hearing regarding an extended school year waiver application, approval of the 2026-2027 school calendar, and the adoption of the Second Interim Report with certification of financial obligations. Key business items involve an internship program agreement with Stanislaus State and a resolution to call for a general district election. The meeting also covers personnel matters, specifically resolutions to decrease the number of classified and certificated employees due to lack of work, funds, or the reduction of services.

This Comprehensive School Safety Plan for Soulsbyville School District is a formal document designed to ensure a safe and secure campus environment free from physical and psychological harm for students and staff. Key components include procedures for child abuse reporting, emergency preparedness and crisis response, suspension and expulsion guidelines, discrimination and harassment policies, and safe ingress/egress. It also addresses assessment of school crime, prevention of opioid and fentanyl use, and maintaining safe physical and social climates, emphasizing high expectations for student conduct and responsible behavior.

The key discussion items for this regular meeting include the recommendation for approval of a Three-Year Audit Contract for Fiscal Years 2025-2026, consideration of the Comprehensive School Safety Plan, and approval of the Certification of Corrected Action for 2024-2025 Audit Findings and Recommendations. The Board will also review and potentially approve the 2024-2025 Audit Report, consider the SELPA Facility Use MOU from TCSOS, and review the Certification Letter from the California State Controller regarding the 2023-2024 audit report. Furthermore, the agenda includes considering updates to Board Policies (BP and AR 0450, 1340, 1445, 5125, 5125.1, and 5145.13) and approving the obsolescence of old music stands. The consent agenda covers the approval of warrants paid across multiple dates in December 2025 and January 2026. The Superintendent will provide a report on enrollment and upcoming events, and there will be reports from Board Members.

The new business agenda included an informational presentation on the Homeless and Foster Youth statistics based on the CALPADS report. The Board was set to consider curriculum adoptions for Social Studies Grade 3 and History Grades 4-5. Other key items involved the review and potential approval of the School Accountability Report Card for the 2024-2025 School Year, and consideration for approving a new Legal Firm for representation. The Superintendent's report was scheduled to cover enrollment and district matters. The consent agenda included the approval of warrants paid in December 2025, the Developer Fee Report for October and November 2025, and the approval of the Williams 2nd Quarterly Report for 2025/2026. The meeting also included a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation and public employee discipline/dismissal/release matters.