Gabriel Chilcott

The Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) is a three-year strategic roadmap for the San Lorenzo Unified School District, outlining goals, actions, services, and expenditures to achieve positive student outcomes and address state and local priorities. The plan focuses on five key goals: ensuring high school completion and readiness for college, career, and life; fostering civic responsibility and engagement in social justice; cultivating social-emotional and environmental wellness for all stakeholders; providing an excellent, effective, and supportive learning and working environment; and ensuring a quality experience at Royal Sunset High School for college, career, and life readiness. The district aims to support English Learners, Foster Youth, and Low-Income Students, with progress measured through CA School Dashboard Data, the California Healthy Kids Survey, and iReady Assessments.

The agenda for the meeting included the approval of the meeting agenda itself, a public comment period for items not listed on the agenda, and the approval of the meeting minutes from December 10, 2025. The Commission was also scheduled to approve several eligibility lists, including those for Custodian, Paraeducator Special Education (Level I and Level II), School Lunch Helper I (two separate expirations), and Warehouse Worker (Substitute). Several job announcements were presented for information only, covering roles such as Campus Safety Assistant, Custodian, Director -- Maintenance, Operations and Transportation, Head Custodian, Paraeducator Special Education (Level I and Level II), School Lunch Helper I (two announcements), and Warehouse Worker (Substitute). The meeting was also set to include a conference item to vote on the Personnel Commission Chair and Vice-Chair for the 2026 calendar year.

The regular meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda and student/staff recognitions, followed by a discussion on staffing trends, including credentials, retirements, and resignations. The Board adjourned briefly to Closed Session before reconvening for regular business. Key actions included the approval of the District Mission/Vision and the Muwekma Land Acknowledgment. The Consent Calendar, which was approved, covered several items such as the November 18, 2025, Board of Education Meeting Minutes, Human Resources Reports (Certificated and Classified), a digital advertising campaign for enrollment, ratification of a Notice of Completion, various agreements and addendums (including NPA for physical therapy and reading partners), City of San Leandro Scholar Cards, field trip requests, and the California Seal of Civic Engagement. A Public Hearing was held concerning the Successor Contract Negotiations with the San Lorenzo Education Association's initial proposal, which was subsequently approved. Other items included the approval of the First Interim Financial Report for KIPP Charter Schools, the 2024-25 Measure J Parcel Tax Annual Report, and the Gift Report. The meeting concluded with the Annual Board Reorganization, Part I, where new Board President (Mr. Campos) and Vice President/Clerk (Ms. Sinegal) were elected, followed by information sharing on committee assignments for the upcoming year and the approval of the 2026-2027 Board Meeting Calendar.

The meeting included a Study Session and a Closed Session followed by the Public Session. The agenda outlines several key discussion points, starting with general functions, student and program recognitions for East Bay Arts High School and San Lorenzo High School, and student reports. Further discussions focused on the Eden Area Regional Occupation Program and an exploration of Essential Standards in Secondary Schools related to Math (Middle School and High School) as part of Aspirational Goal 1. The Closed Session included discussions on labor negotiations, public employee discipline/dismissal/release/reassignment, anticipated litigation, consideration of claim rejection, and the Superintendent's Evaluation. The Regular Session agenda covered actions related to the rejection of Claim 664858, Superintendent's and Employee Group Reports, public comment, consent calendar items (including the approval of prior minutes, human resources reports, warrant ratification, and various agreements/addenda related to grants, MOUs, maintenance, and field trips), a mid-year Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Review, and a discussion on potential Staff Reductions in Force for 2026-27.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda and an adjournment to a Closed Session for deliberations, followed by reconvening to the Regular Session. The meeting included a moment for reviewing the District Mission/Vision and acknowledgments, including the Muwekma Land Acknowledgment. Actions taken in Closed Session involved the rejection of two claims (666027 and 664858). Key agenda items addressed during the regular session included student and program recognition for Bohannon Middle School, a discussion regarding Special Services, and the approval of the Arts, Music & Instructional Materials Discretionary Block Grant Plan. The Board also approved a Gift Report, excluding one specific item. Reports covered updates from the Superintendent, including the resumption of 24-hour advanced request for interpreter services, student board member reports, and board reports on experiences at the 2025 California School Boards Association's Annual Education Conference. Employee group reports were also presented. The Consent Calendar, which included approving numerous items such as Human Resources Reports, salary step placements, various Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with external entities for services like mental health and school-based health centers, and agreements for environmental and construction compliance services for facility projects, was approved.