Jason Rubin

The Board of Trustees held a meeting to conduct public hearings and approve collective bargaining agreements for various staff units, including certificated, paraprofessional, and management employees for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The Board also ratified employment agreements for district leadership, adopted the 2026-27 budget, discussed facilities master plan certifications, and reviewed the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). Additionally, the Board conducted a second reading of Board Policy 5141.4 regarding child abuse prevention and reporting and addressed various consent agenda items related to school calendars, surplus property, and job descriptions.

This document outlines the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the Shasta Union High School District, focusing on improving student outcomes through targeted funding and strategic initiatives. The plan addresses key state priorities including basic services, academic standards, parent involvement, student achievement, engagement, school climate, course access, and other outcomes. It details four primary goals: ensuring all graduates are prepared for postsecondary options (college and career), mitigating learning loss and ensuring competence in reading and math, improving student engagement, support, school climate, safety, and environment, and enhancing outcomes for English Learners, disadvantaged students, and students with disabilities at Pioneer High School.

The board discussed and took action on several key items, including the Governing Board Member election, approval of athletics and organizational clubs, intradistrict open enrollment, and the district organizational chart. Financial matters included the approval of commercial warrants, payroll, budget-related resolutions, and architectural and inspection services for campus projects. Instructional items covered school plans for student achievement, textbook adoption, and LCAP measures. Additionally, the board held public hearings regarding negotiations, the proposed budget, and EPA funds, while also addressing student expulsion, human resources reports, and board meeting scheduling.

The Board meeting included discussions on the charter renewal petition and operational agreement for University Preparatory School, the review and approval of various CSBA board policies, and the assignment of trustees to graduation ceremonies. The board discussed and approved increases to developer fees, architectural service contracts for the high school culinary arts project, engineering contracts for field lighting and repair, a land purchase agreement with the City of Redding, and a memorandum of understanding for a school building safety numbering initiative. Additionally, the board received updates on the Local Control and Accountability Plan and heard public comments regarding the need for an expanded wrestling facility.

The Board of Trustees held a meeting to address various operational and instructional matters. Key discussion topics included a presentation on the Career Technical Education program, updates on Measure M bond projects, an overview of the Local Control and Accountability Plan, and the review and approval of various Board policies and administrative regulations. Additionally, the Board reviewed salary schedules, accepted investment and attendance reports, and discussed future district goals related to college and career readiness, financial stability, and student engagement.