Karen Briones

The meeting included an Annual Organizational component where officers were elected: Courtney Monk as Board President and Peter Noymer as Board Clerk. Board representatives and liaisons to various committees and groups were appointed, including roles for the County Committee on School District Organization, Financial Advisory Committee, and liaison duties for several specific schools. The Regular Session included public comment and reports from the Superintendent, who updated the Board on the Strategic Planning cycle and the California School Boards Association Annual Education Conference. The Consent Agenda, approved unanimously, covered items such as the approval of the prior meeting's minutes, warrant register, personnel report, and quarterly investment report. Key action items included the approval of an out-of-state trip to Guatemala, approval of the 2027-28 Attendance Calendar, and the approval of several contracts for program, construction management, and architectural services for various school facility projects. Under Strategic Objectives, the Board approved the First Interim Budget Report for the 2025-26 School Year and the Developer Fee Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Discussion also took place regarding the Bond Facilities Update and electronic bikes/scooters for K-5 students. Board members concluded with comments and subcommittee reports.

The meeting included a closed session to discuss Public Employee Performance Evaluation regarding Superintendent Goals for 2025-2026 and a Conference with Real Property Negotiators. During the regular session, the flag salute was led by a student. Business items addressed included the approval of the agenda, a brief public comment period, remarks from representatives of the Van Meter Home & School Club and One Community Los Gatos, and the Los Gatos Elementary Teachers Association. The Superintendent provided a report highlighting the introduction of a new teacher, school visit summaries, reflections on the Administrator retreat, appreciation for new employee orientation preparation, and distribution of theme pins. The consent agenda, approved unanimously, covered minutes, warrant register, service contracts, purchase order summary, personnel report, Williams Quarterly Report, CBOC summary and appointments, disposal of surplus technology property, and the 2024-25 Prop 28 Annual Report. Strategic objectives discussions included an update on summer facilities, the first reading of the Mobile Communication Devices (Cell Phones) Policy and Administrative Regulation, approval of Program and Construction Management Firm Selection, and approval of an Architectural Proposal for Focused Implementation Planning. Board members provided comments on subcommittee participation, summer office visits, facilities work, school visits, and upcoming town focus on bike safety.

The primary discussion point for this board study session was a presentation regarding the Bond Update. The update involved presentations from the Chief Business Official, ABA, and the Cumming Group, with clarifying questions and comments from the Board members occurring throughout and after these segments. The agenda also included a review of future Board Meetings.

The meeting commenced with the approval/amendment of the agenda. Key discussions during the Study Session included a presentation on Strategic Planning Focus Group initiatives led by the Superintendent. This was followed by an update on the Math Program presented by a Principal and the Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment. A recess was taken for dinner. The session concluded with a Facilities Bond Update presentation delivered by the Chief Business Official, along with representatives from the Cumming Group and ABA Studios. The final agenda item addressed future Board Meetings.

The meeting involved various segments including closed session discussions concerning existing legal counsel matters. During the regular session, remarks and communications were heard from representatives of the Lexington Home and School Club, Louise Van Meter Home and School Club, and the Los Gatos Elementary Teachers Association. The Superintendent provided an update on classroom visits, Rotarian support, recent CTA training, a facilities workshop, and the strategic planning process. Under the Consent Agenda, approvals covered minutes, warrant register, service contracts, purchase order summary, personnel report, and approval for an out-of-state Los Gatos Rotary Humanitarian Trip to Guatemala in June 2026. Strategic Objectives discussions included the Financial Advisory Parcel Tax Oversight Committee (FAPTOC) Annual Report, a Bond Facilities Update, and approval of Professional Consulting Services Proposals for facility consultants and Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc. A public hearing was held regarding initial collective bargaining proposals between the District and the Los Gatos Elementary Teachers Association for the 2026-27 negotiations cycle, followed by the approval of initial proposals. Board members provided updates on subcommittee activities, including facilities planning, strategic planning focus groups, and a charter school visit.