Kevin S. Grier

The Local Control and Accountability Plan for Loma Prieta Joint Union School District serves as a roadmap to provide optimal learning opportunities in a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment, aiming for students to achieve full academic and social potential and become good citizens. The plan is structured around four key goals: ensuring student academic success in all content areas, promoting regular and consistent pupil engagement with curricular and extracurricular activities, fostering a safe and supportive school climate for students and parents, and providing access to high-quality staff and facilities that promote intellectual growth and well-being. It emphasizes wise resource utilization, a high-quality educational experience, and addresses disparities in academic performance, attendance, and suspensions among student groups.

The board discussed anticipated litigation and received updates on the LPTA MOU regarding the COVID-19 agreement. There was correspondence regarding a book reading in a classroom, support for teachers and administration, and concerns about the ongoing school closure and its effects on children, families, and the community. Public comments addressed fairness and integrity, actions over a walkout in 2018, and the district's plan for reopening CT English in January.

The board meeting included recognition of CT sports, highlighting the achievements of sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade basketball teams and cross country runners. Volunteers for the CT cross country meet were also recognized for their contributions to the event. Additionally, there was a presentation on Project Lead the Way, a STEM program, featuring student projects involving micro:bits and coding.

The board meeting included a budget study session for 2023-24, looking ahead to 2024-25, and discussion of the budget cycle. Key topics included the enacted state budget, interim reports, audit reports, and the governor's budget proposal and revision. There was also discussion regarding revenue, including restricted and unrestricted revenue, state-funded Cola history, and federal funds. The board compared revenue from the adopted budget to actuals, noting a trend where the adopted budget is slightly lower than the actual revenue.

The board meeting included discussions on legal matters and contract negotiations in a closed session. The Santa Clair County Office of Education approved the district's local control accountability plan and adopted budget for 2025-2026. Public comments addressed academic accolades, and there was recognition of the school administrator's week. Board reports covered various events, including a professional development day, sports night, and special education meetings. The board also discussed federal impacts on county services and the budget, as well as the issue of unhoused students. Other topics included the cross country invitational, a family event, and a summit meeting. Vision and hearing testing provided by the Lascatus Lions for students in kindergarten, second, fifth, and eighth grades was also highlighted. Updates were given on the progress of purchasing new books with grant money, and the cross country meet was praised for its efficiency. The quarterly report for Williams indicated no complaints regarding textbooks, teacher vacancies, or facility conditions. A surprise visit from the facilities person resulted in positive feedback. The professional development event focused on anti-harassment and anti-bullying efforts. The Halloween parade was announced, and updates were provided on wrestling, volleyball, and girls' soccer. The Leo's Club is initiating a program to bridge the generational gap by teaching technology skills to senior citizens. The tech elective at CT was showcased, and preparations for the fifth-grade science camp were discussed.