Elizabeth Simovich

The Local Control Accountability Plan for Pacific Union Elementary School District outlines a commitment to providing a holistic education. The plan prioritizes academic success for all students through high-quality, standards-aligned curriculum and highly qualified staff. It emphasizes cultivating a nurturing school climate that supports social, emotional, and behavioral development, alongside maintaining a safe and secure campus. Key strategies include professional development, a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) including a Learning Center Model, and targeted interventions for English Learners, low-income students, foster youth, and students with disabilities, ensuring robust academic and extracurricular opportunities, and strong community engagement.

The agenda for the Board Meeting includes standard opening procedures such as calling the meeting to order, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a Land Acknowledgement recognizing the Wiyot peoples and other indigenous nations. The agenda allows for public comment on non-agenda items and includes several reports from the Principal, Superintendent, Business Manager, and updates on Enrollment, Trillium Charter, TAPU, and BGCR/ELOP. The Consent Agenda covers routine items including the approval of previous minutes and payables, acceptance of a resignation, ratification of new hires, and actions related to the Trillium Charter. Information and discussion items focus on the Trillium Charter Renewal. Action items involve the second reading and potential action on numerous Board Policy updates (including policies on pupil behavioral health) and the SARC.

The 2025-26 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Pacific Union School District focuses on academic success, nurturing a positive school climate, and ensuring campus pride and safety. Key areas of focus include providing high-quality, standards-based education, supporting social-emotional development, and maintaining a safe and secure campus environment. The plan aims to address the diverse needs of all students, including unduplicated pupils (English Learners, foster youth, and low-income students), through various programs and supports, such as individualized instruction, access to enrichment activities, and mental health services. The LCAP also emphasizes engaging educational partners, such as teachers, parents, and students, in the decision-making process to ensure alignment with community needs and priorities.

The meeting included a public hearing on the 2024-2025 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), Original Budget, and EPA Expenditures. Reports were given by principals, the superintendent, the business manager, and Trillium Charter's Board. The board reviewed the Aftercare report, GATE report, school wellness policy, and enrollment update. The board discussed the dual enrollment program. The board approved the signers on the CS1 and CS7, resolutions to/from special reserve, an increase in lunch prices for the 2024-2025 school year, the CUPCCAA Contractors List, the Spring Consolidated Application, and the Workforce Violence Prevention Plan. The board approved an extended leave of absence for the night custodian.

The meeting included reports from principals and the superintendent, covering topics such as CAASPP testing, teacher appreciation week, the Lion King performance, and 8th-grade graduation preparations. Discussions also focused on summer projects, fencing next to Mad River, enrollment updates, and staffing for various positions. The board reviewed the budget overview, Trillium Charters Report, and communication from HCOE. An LCAP update was presented, addressing parent feedback on bathrooms, deferred maintenance, and bullying. The board also discussed decodable readers and communication in intermediate grades. Additionally, the board approved board policy updates and the countywide interdistrict transfer agreement through 2025-2026, as well as the Prop 28 expenditure plan and annual report.