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Sep 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Castaic Union School District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes
The meeting covered a wide range of administrative and educational items, including staff and student recognitions and a superintendent's report regarding the Chiquita Canyon Landfill. The Board approved resolutions concerning textbook sufficiency, instructional materials, board compensation, and the adoption of the GANN limit. Various service agreements were authorized, including STEM instruction, band performances, transportation services, and facility repairs. The Board also reviewed and approved financial reports, including unaudited actuals and surplus property disposal. Finally, the Board received and publicly announced proposals from the Castaic Teachers Association and the California School Employees Association.
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Castaic Union School District Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees reviewed various policy updates, including revisions for volunteer assistance, employee property reimbursement, suspension and expulsion due process, child care, early childhood education, and education for homeless children. The board approved the 2026/2027 Master Plan for English Language Learners, the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program plan, and various agreements with the Emerald Cove Outdoor Science Institute, The Masters University, and independent contractors for artist residency workshops and consulting services. Additionally, they approved software systems and equipment for the upcoming school year. Business items included resolutions for naming district representatives to the State Allocation Board, authorizing fund transfers, contract renewals for security and maintenance, transportation service memorandums of understanding, and various site improvement projects at Castaic Elementary School. The meeting also included a discussion on the 2026 mid-year mileage rate increase.
Jul 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Castaic Union School District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes
The board meeting covered a wide range of administrative and operational approvals. Key actions included the adoption of a resolution regarding board compensation, and the approval of various 2026/2027 agreements for transportation services with EverDriven Technologies, LLC, language solutions with LinguaLinx Language Solutions, Inc., and special education services with The Help Group. Furthermore, the board approved multiple independent contractor agreements for physical therapy, speech pathology, and braille transcription, as well as a web filtering renewal with CDW-G and the disposal of surplus e-waste. Business service approvals included a tentative agreement with the California School Employees Association, the renewal of an Informed K12 agreement, a memorandum of understanding regarding a job description revision, the approval of district-paid memberships, a proposal for carpet installation at Northlake Hills Elementary School, and an amended management salary schedule.
Jul 6, 2026·StrategicPlan
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Castaic Union School District Strategic Plan
The CLIMB initiative is a districtwide strategic effort by the Castaic Union School District focused on ensuring every student masters grade-level standards at the appropriate level of rigor and is prepared for future academic success. Its core pillars include fostering consistency through aligned curriculum and clear expectations, promoting collaboration among teachers in district-level teams, and upholding high expectations for all students. The plan outlines a process of identifying essential standards, establishing proficiency benchmarks, implementing yearlong assessment matrices, and utilizing common formative assessments within instructional cycles to drive continuous improvement and high-quality instruction.
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