Kimberly Rown

The meeting agenda includes the consideration of a resolution regarding the sufficiency of instructional materials under the Williams Act, the approval of district goals, and the adoption of an ESSER III plan. Further actions involve adopting resolutions for virtual meetings, creating new positions for a special education teacher, instructional assistant, and a payroll/human resource specialist, as well as approving increases for special education teacher stipends and substitute teacher rates. Additionally, the agenda covers an enrollment update and an absenteeism rate update.

The Jamestown Elementary School District's Transportation Plan outlines the provision of transportation services for the 2026-27 school year. It details eligibility for students in grades TK-8 residing outside the non-service zone, with prioritization given to low-income and TK-6 grade students. The plan addresses transportation for students with disabilities, as well as homeless and foster youth, and outlines the use of a shared services transportation cooperative. It also includes details on stakeholder consultations and financial projections for the 2026-27 period, emphasizing compliance with relevant Education Code sections.

The Board agenda covered various operational, personnel, and administrative items. Key discussion topics included revisions to Board policies regarding student promotion and retention, restructuring F.T.E. and funding for management positions, establishing a new After School Program Leader position, and approving a Medi-Cal administrative claims agreement. Additionally, the meeting addressed updates to the COVID-19 safety plan, a new lease agreement for an infant/toddler center, and the potential re-evaluation of facility use policies.

The board discussed and took action on several items including a public hearing regarding the Children's Internet Protection Act, a 45-day budget revision, and various resolutions concerning certificated assignment authorizations, the declaration of need for fully qualified educators, and the creation of a temporary certificated position for independent study. Other key agenda items involved policy revisions, the approval of a temporary counseling position, reinstatement of contributions to the Post-Employment Benefits Fund, revisions to the Classified and Confidential Management Salary Schedule, a security system proposal for the Chinese Camp campus, and updates to COVID safety procedures.

The board meeting agenda included multiple consent items covering personnel actions such as employment, resignations, and reassignments, as well as the approval of an M.O.U. for independent study. Discussion and action items included the opening of the bidding process for the paving of the Chinese Camp Science Academy parking lot, the approval of a Mutual Aid agreement with the Tuolumne Joint Power (JPA), and an increase in the school counselor's weekly contract hours. Additionally, the board held a closed session to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation goals.