Karina Ultreras

The meeting includes a closed session to address a Superintendent performance evaluation, employee discipline matters, labor negotiations, and a student discipline case. Key agenda items for the public session involve a first reading of a draft bond election resolution, review of the annual need for fully qualified educators, and the potential approval of legal and municipal advisory service agreements for a bond program. Additionally, the board will review and act on a consent agenda covering routine administrative functions, such as financial reports, personnel resignations, student teaching agreements, and the designation of representatives.

This document outlines the Le Grand Union High School Community Schools Program Implementation Plan Update, structured around four primary goals. The plan aims to enhance district and site-level capacity to identify student academic and behavioral needs, providing multi-tiered universal and targeted interventions. It also focuses on strengthening the ability of parents, families, and community members to support student development through education and resource connections. Furthermore, the plan seeks to expand professional learning and collaboration opportunities for staff to ensure effective implementation of academic, social-emotional, and behavioral interventions. Finally, it intends to enhance and expand year-round academic and youth enrichment offerings through after-school and summer programs.

The Local Control Accountability Plan for Le Grand Union High School District outlines the allocation of state funds to improve student outcomes for the 2026-27 school year. Key strategic priorities include ensuring student proficiency in math and literacy for college and career readiness, maintaining a safe and welcoming school environment to enhance connectedness, and promoting progress in English Learner proficiency. The plan also specifically aims to increase ELA CAASPP performance at Granada High School, fostering a distinguished learning community and socially responsible citizens.

The board meeting focused on several key administrative and operational items. Discussions included closed session personnel matters, review of district warrants, and approval of consent agenda items such as financial reports and contract renewals. The board addressed the Second Interim Budget Report, established future dates for LCAP and budget hearings, and reviewed the School Safety Plan and Transportation Plan. Additionally, the board considered resolutions for the lease of electric buses, infrastructure improvements including a parking structure, revisions to the interdistrict transfer agreement, and the procurement of a new transportation van.

The meeting agenda included administrative functions such as reviewing and potentially adding agenda items, and receiving board member reports. Key discussion topics included the second reading of revisions to the School Safety Plan, which is slated for adoption in March, and a discussion regarding the need for Wayfinder Master Services, which will be presented for board approval in March. Reports were scheduled from ASB, Advisory Committees, and the Athletic Department, along with a mid-year review presentation of the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). Action items involved the review and approval of paid district warrants and a consent agenda covering financial reports, budget updates, coaching assignments, various MOUs, and asset removal. Additionally, the board planned to review proposals for a bond survey to address facilities needs, review E-Rate bids for networking infrastructure, and review Resolution #2025-26-4 authorizing an Electric Vehicle Program application for up to $100,000. The session concluded with closed session discussions concerning employee discipline/evaluation and student discipline matters.