Garrett Perkins

The board meeting covered several critical items, including the approval of student expulsion and extension cases, the appointment and swearing-in of student board members, and personnel recommendations. Key recognitions were presented for HBCU college fair participants, schools receiving California PBIS awards, National School Lunch Week, and the Sacramento Youth Center. Several resolutions were adopted, focusing on Filipino American History Month, California School Bus Safety Month/Week, the Week of the School Administrator, and Sacramento Poetry Day. The board also reviewed and approved various administrative, construction, and service contracts, including those for outdoor learning structures, translation services, and educational programs. A public hearing was held regarding the sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials, which was subsequently adopted.

This document presents the 2026 annual update to the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the 2024-2027 period. The strategic plan focuses on several key areas: increasing academic achievement and decreasing disproportionalities, ensuring all students are college and career ready, and enhancing academic performance in ELA and Math for students with disabilities and English Learners. It also aims to improve school culture and climate through increased student engagement, boost parent involvement, provide clean, safe, and conducive learning facilities, recruit and retain high-quality staff, and reduce student suspension rates.

This Local Plan outlines the governance and administration of the Twin Rivers Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), detailing the responsibilities of the Board of Trustees, District Superintendent, and Executive Director, Special Education/SELPA. The plan aims to provide comprehensive special education services within its 82-square-mile geographic area, ensure compliance with state and federal laws, and coordinate programs and fiscal management. It emphasizes stakeholder involvement through committees like the Program/Business Review Committee and Community Advisory Committee, and outlines collaboration with the Sacramento County Office of Education to ensure all eligible students receive appropriate services.

The Board meeting included reports from student representatives detailing end-of-year academic and extracurricular accomplishments. Key actions taken included approving personnel recommendations, various routine administrative and construction contracts, the reauthorization of synthetic turf purchases, the adoption of a new police military equipment policy, and the approval of a tentative agreement between the District and the School Police Association. The Board also discussed the superintendent search process, presented the 2026-2027 meeting schedule, elected a representative to the Sacramento County Treasury Oversight Committee, and adopted a resolution regarding compensation for an absent board member.

This Local Control and Accountability Plan for Creative Connections Arts Academy K12 outlines the strategic use of funds for the 2026-27 school year to foster academic achievement, creativity, and the holistic development of students through arts-integrated education. Key priorities include improving academic outcomes, enhancing arts integration across all K-12 instruction, strengthening schoolwide effectiveness through family and student engagement, optimizing learning conditions, and ensuring the recruitment and retention of high-quality staff. The plan aims to address achievement gaps and provide equitable opportunities for all student groups, especially English Learners, foster youth, and low-income students.