Jenifer Avey

The special meeting included an announcement regarding the availability of live streaming for future in-person board meetings. Key discussions covered an overview of the day provided by the Superintendent, an update on the proposed 2026-27 Governor's Budget and its impact on TK-12 Education, and a multi-year comparative analysis of first-semester student suspensions focusing on reducing exclusionary discipline and the district's shift towards a developmental/educational model. A legal update was also provided regarding new legislation impacting school districts.

The meeting commenced with a closed session to discuss real property negotiations, public employee discipline/dismissal/release/complaint, and labor negotiations. The open session included welcome remarks and an announcement regarding live streaming availability. Recognitions were given to a student for dedication at Dillard Elementary School, 66 schools for PBIS Coalition recognition, and Elliott Ranch Elementary School as a 2025 California Blue Ribbon School nominee. Key actions included approving student expulsion recommendations, approving a comprehensive consent agenda covering policy updates, personnel actions, investment reports, warrant registers, grant contracts, and several construction-related change orders and contract awards (including plumbing parts, cleaning supplies, and site improvements at Jessie Baker School and Robert L. Trigg Education Center). The Board also authorized RFPs for a forms and workflow automation solution and a student attendance intervention system. Discussions with bargaining units addressed budget priorities and concerns over staff reductions and contract negotiations. The Board confirmed budget priority recommendations in discussion items. Final actions involved approving the charter renewal for Gateway Community Charter (GCC) / Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy (SAVA) and approving the calendar conversion of Arnold Adreani Elementary School from a Traditional to a Multi-Track Year-Round calendar.

The special meeting commenced with a welcome, an announcement regarding live streaming availability, and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Board Member Susan Davis. Key discussions included a presentation on the District's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) model, focusing on its foundations for Tier 1, supporting data, and student/family experience. Following a brief recess, staff provided an overview of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs), detailing their intent, potential benefits, and drawbacks. After hearing public comments both in support of and opposition to PLAs, the Board members discussed and agreed to form a subcommittee to further examine the matter.

The meeting commenced with a closed session to address employee discipline/dismissal/release/complaint and labor negotiations. During the open session, the Pledge of Allegiance was led, followed by student reports from various regional schools. The Board acknowledged efforts related to the internment of Japanese citizens during World War II by adopting a resolution declaring an annual "Day of Remembrance." Resolutions were also approved designating February 2026 as Black/African American History Month and Career Technical Education Month. The Board unanimously approved recommendations for student expulsion and student return from expulsion. Public comments addressed concerns about coaching changes in women's basketball at Sheldon High School and reports of bullying/abuse at California Montessori Project. The extensive consent agenda included the approval of personnel actions, salary schedule ratifications, acceptance of gifts, ratification of grant contracts, approval of financial warrants, and authorization for various service contracts and purchase orders. Key project approvals included awarding a bid for stage curtain replacement and approving a change order and acceptance for the Fire Alarm Replacement at Franklin High School and Toby Johnson Middle School. Administration was authorized to engage contractors to determine Guaranteed Maximum Prices (GMPs) for the Old Franklin Elementary School Conversion project and the Cosumnes Oaks High School and Sheldon High School PAC Improvements project. Finally, resolutions were approved for accepting SETA Community Service Block Grant funds for the Family Self-Sufficiency Program and the Safety-Net Services Program.

The meeting began with a closed session addressing public employee discipline/dismissal and labor negotiations, followed by the public action to adopt a Hearing Officer's decision dismissing a campus supervisor. Key open session items included the official commencement of the Annual Organizational Meeting, which involved the election of the Board President (Beth Albiani) and Clerk/Vice President (Jennifer Ballerini), and the establishment of future meeting schedules. Presentations and recognitions focused heavily on Superintendent Christopher Hoffman, acknowledging his tenure and contributions from the 10th Assembly District and the City of Elk Grove, alongside recognition for a community volunteer. The Board passed a resolution designating a day to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday and approved recommendations for student expulsion and readmission. The comprehensive Consent Agenda included approvals for updates to Board Policy 5148.2, personnel actions, new and revised job descriptions, acceptance of gifts, developer fee reports, various contracts and agreements, disposal of obsolete property, and several change orders and contract awards related to construction projects (e.g., 2025 Summer Relocatable Classrooms, Franklin High School Roofing, Charles Mack Elementary School improvements). Additionally, the Board approved a budget carryover for the Head Start program, adopted new instructional materials, and approved an MOU with the Sacramento County Office of Education. Under Action Items, the Board approved the staff recommendations for the 2026-27 open enrollment process, despite some public concern over boundary changes, and approved the 2025-26 First Interim Report.