Jesus Galindo

This document outlines the strategic priorities for the North Monterey County Unified School District's long-term facilities improvement plan. The plan addresses aging facilities and proposes a comprehensive approach to ensure safe and effective learning environments. Key focus areas include upgrading HVAC systems, improving core site infrastructure, enhancing campus safety and security, addressing maintenance and modernization needs, and replacing aging portable classrooms. The district aims to fund these initiatives through a long-term investment strategy, including a proposed 2026 facilities bond measure, to ensure all students are college, career, and life-ready.

The board meeting included student and school reports, as well as a presentation regarding the superintendent search, where a candidate has been selected. The board addressed concerns from CSEA and NMCFT representatives regarding LCAP, class sizes, I.T. issues, and facility maintenance. Action items included approving an agreement for an interim assistant superintendent, adopting an LCAP mid-year progress report, and passing resolutions for School Counselors Week, Black History Month, and CTE Month. Furthermore, the board ratified a purchase agreement, authorized participation in a vehicle incentive project, and approved several field trips and student events.

The Board of Education meeting included presentations such as a high school report, special honors for a teacher, and an introduction of the incoming superintendent. Discussion topics featured staff representative concerns regarding I.T. issues, negotiations, staffing, and support needs. Action items included approval of E-Rate contracts for internet and data services, the LCAP midyear update, language proficiency assessment criteria, designation of superintendents for construction agreements, an employment agreement for the superintendent, and various MOUs. The Board also reviewed a proposal for a youth soccer program and approved a survey MOU.

The board discussed and approved several items, including the appointment of an Interim Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and an agreement for an Interim Superintendent. Significant resolutions were adopted, including the declaration of Board Appreciation Month and a Commitment to Equity. The board reviewed the budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year, approved LCAP mid-year progress reports, and reviewed presentations regarding student attendance. Various operational and facilities-related items were also approved, such as an AVID agreement, softball field improvements, and new play structures. Concerns raised by AFT regarding technology and staffing were noted, and several policy updates were finalized.

The board meeting featured presentations on the Arts Integration program at Echo Valley School and the district's Nutrition Services department regarding its Eat Real Certified Green recognition. Union representative reports addressed facility issues and district-wide campus supervision. The Superintendent recognized a board member's appointment and announced a donation to teachers. The board authorized the use of remaining ESSER III funds, approved staffing for the upcoming school year, adopted a resolution for Pride Month, and approved new ELA instructional materials, K-12 iReady diagnostic curriculum, and Spanish language curriculum. Additionally, the board held public hearings regarding the LCAP plan, the district's 2024-2025 proposed budget, and approved a change to the board meeting start time.