Gary Stine

The Huntington Beach School District's English Learners Master Plan provides policies and procedural guidelines for English Learner (EL) programs and services. It focuses on comprehensive student identification and assessment, robust instructional programs including Designated and Integrated English Language Development (ELD), and clear reclassification processes. The plan also details the monitoring of reclassified students, funding sources, staff professional development, and the involvement of parent advisory groups. Its primary objective is to ensure EL students attain English proficiency and academic success, while fostering self-esteem, cross-cultural understanding, and readiness for college and careers.

The meeting focused on the review and update of reclassification criteria for English Learners, specifically incorporating the Unique Learning System reading and language arts benchmark assessment for kindergarten through eighth grade. Furthermore, the committee finalized the development of a needs assessment survey to be distributed to parents of English learners and reviewed the formal communication letters and timelines regarding student assessment and reclassification criteria.

This document provides an overview of the Huntington Beach City School District's (HBCSD) 2026 budget and financial status. It explains the district's funding as a community-funded entity, driven primarily by local property taxes, which provides stability despite declining enrollment. The overview highlights a tightly managed budget, with a significant portion of funds allocated to personnel, and emphasizes that financial decisions are strategically guided to sustain essential programs and services, such as maintaining class sizes, providing transitional kindergarten, and deploying counselors and support staff, ultimately aiming to deliver on priorities for student success.

The meeting agenda includes the development of a District English Learner Master Plan, a review of the Consolidated Application and Reporting System, and a review and comment period regarding the development of the Local Control and Accountability Plan.

The meeting focused on defining committee responsibilities and providing necessary training for members. Key discussion topics included a review of the strategic plan, focusing on academic achievement, safe and supportive learning environments, community engagement, resource management, and leadership development. Additionally, the committee addressed reclassification processes and gathered parent input regarding language census reports and the English learner annual evaluation.