Irma Chavez

The board meeting agenda item involves the approval of a proposal to purchase the Navigate 360 Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum for grades 6-12 at Firebaugh High School and Firebaugh Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year. This initiative is funded by Learning Communities for School Success Program and BiPartisan Safer Communities Stronger Connections grants. The purchase includes program access for students, parent access, and training for staff, with the curriculum aimed at fostering positive school culture and behavior support.

The board discussed and approved several subscription renewals for Renaissance educational software, including Accelerated Reader 360, Star Early Literacy, and Star Reading, to support reading programs at Hazel M. Bailey Primary and Arthur E. Mills Intermediate School. Additionally, the board considered and approved a subscription for Renaissance Digital Reading Materials for Firebaugh Middle School to promote literacy and provide digital access for students. These initiatives are funded by grants and district resources.

The board meeting involved the consideration and ratification of a two-year professional development contract with SEAL for the Dual Language Immersion Program. This program provides pedagogical training for teachers, leadership series for administrators, and technical assistance to support the development and expansion of dual language instruction, with a total fiscal commitment of $15,750.

The Board approved the renewal quote for iReady instructional resources from Curriculum Associates for the upcoming school year. The resources, which include math and reading components, will be implemented at Hazel M. Bailey Primary School, Arthur E. Mills Intermediate School, and Firebaugh Middle School using a combination of Title I and Title II funds.

The board meetings covered the approval of multiple Acellus Site License agreements for Firebaugh High School and Firebaugh Middle School. Discussions focused on renewing site licenses for credit recovery and GPA improvement programs, covering costs for student licenses, administrator and teacher training, and system setup fees. Additionally, the board reviewed quotes for multi-year license extensions to support graduation and promotion requirements.