Joanna Ritter

This document presents a facility assessment report detailing a bond program project list and budget. It outlines a plan for significant facility improvements across four sites: Hope School, Monte Vista, Vieja Valley, and the District Office. Key priorities include classroom enhancements (HVAC, windows, AV displays, network infrastructure), portable replacements, roofing, and the potential development of a state preschool program. The report provides detailed timelines and project schematics for implementation across the various locations.

The Hope School District Technology Plan outlines its overall strategy to provide powerful and effective technology tools to students and staff while prioritizing safety, financial responsibility, and digital citizenship. The plan details the provision of age-appropriate devices (Chrome Tabs, Chromebooks) and individual Google accounts, standardization on Google Workspace for Education platforms, and robust multi-layered privacy and security measures including content filtering, Security as a Service with ResoluteGuard, and Multi-Factor Authentication. It also addresses the proactive integration of Artificial Intelligence with a draft acceptable use policy, and outlines future projects such as device refreshes, A/V pilot programs, and system migrations to maintain a modern and compliant technological environment.

The board meeting agenda included several key items such as a technology program update, various proposals for infrastructure projects including hardcourt resurfacing and geotechnical engineering services at Monte Vista, and an update on the district playground audit. Financial actions included the review of the annual audit report, adoption of developer fee reports, and the approval of energy master plan services. The board also addressed administrative matters including the ratification of a tentative agreement with the teachers association, approval of a new school year calendar, adoption of safety and accountability reports, and the revision of various board policies. Additionally, the board considered a request for reduced facility fees for a music program and discussed future calendar changes.

The meeting focused on the review of the agenda and supporting documentation provided for the session.

This ESSER III Expenditure Plan details how Hope School District will utilize Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds to address the academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs of students and close opportunity gaps exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan prioritizes continuous and safe in-person learning through increased substitute pay and administrative support, alongside expanding counseling services. A significant portion of the funds is dedicated to addressing lost instructional time by hiring additional classroom teachers to reduce class sizes and increasing intervention hours. Progress on these initiatives will be monitored to ensure interventions effectively support all students, particularly those most impacted by the pandemic.