Evelyn Serrano

The meeting included discussions and reviews of several key areas. Bylaws revisions were reviewed with changes related to the finance committee and treasurer, with plans to present these changes to the full board for approval. Growth and succession planning for the board chair and other board leaders were addressed, leading to a decision to invite Carrie Fuller to join the executive committee. The strategic plan development was reviewed, and action items from the previous meeting were also revisited.

The board meeting included discussions and actions on various topics. The PTSA reported volunteer hours and forward balance. The Director reported on CAASPP results, attendance trends, and budget forecast. The board reviewed and approved the consent agenda, which included items such as the Charter School Transparency policy, Title I Parent Involvement Policy, Homeless Policy, Comprehensive School Safety Plan, Employee Handbook, Parent Handbooks, Vendor Contract List, ExEd Contract, Renewal Support Consultant, Local Assignment Option TK Requirements, Expanded Learning Opportunity Program Plan, Audit Revision, and Spring Consolidated Applications. The board also discussed and approved the Prop 28 Annual Reports, financials and check registers, Education Protection Account, and budgets for both the Elementary and Middle Schools. Additionally, the Local Control Accountability Plan & Parent Budget Overview were reviewed and approved. The board discussed renewal options for CalCreative Middle School, and reviewed action items from the previous meeting, including tasks related to a timeline for teachers, job advertisements for special education roles, board retreat dates, and contract changes.

The meeting included a review and potential approval of minutes from a prior board meeting. It also involved the ratification of the approval of the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and Parent Budget Overview for both the Elementary and Middle Schools, ensuring alignment and clarity regarding the Board's actions. Further discussions covered budget revisions for both the Elementary and Middle Schools, updates on Notices to Cure from LAUSD, and a closed session for updates on real estate initiatives.

The 2025-26 Local Control and Accountability Plan for California Creative Learning Academy focuses on increasing achievement in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as improving community and climate through justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Key strategies include differentiated staff training, targeted interventions, professional learning communities, and arts integration projects. The plan aims to address the unique needs of unduplicated student groups, such as English learners, foster youth, and low-income students, by providing equitable access to resources and support.

The 2025-26 Local Control and Accountability Plan for California Creative Learning Academy Middle School focuses on several key goals. These include increasing achievement in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with targeted actions such as staff training, summer intervention programs, and professional learning communities. The plan also emphasizes community and climate improvements through justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives, including attendance support, arts integration, and social-emotional learning programs. The plan outlines specific metrics and actions to support foster youth, English learners, and low-income students, with a focus on increasing or improving services for these unduplicated student groups.