Krista L. Bobbitt

The Expanded Learning Opportunities Grant Plan for San Ardo Union Elementary School District establishes a three-year learning recovery program spanning the 2021-22 to 2023-24 school years. It is designed to provide supplemental instruction and support for students identified with academic and social-emotional needs, including low-income, English learners, and students with disabilities. Key initiatives encompass extended learning time through summer school, dedicated mental health services, curriculum enhancements, and additional instructional support, all aimed at accelerating progress, closing learning gaps, and addressing barriers to student success.

Key discussion items for the meeting included a report back on the replacement of cast iron sewer pipes under rental units. The Board reviewed correspondence from lgSix Architects regarding pending Division of the State Architect (DSA) projects. A public hearing was held concerning the Initial Proposal presented by the District to the California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter #562 for 2025-26 negotiations. Action items included consideration of the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar, the second interim financial report, the waiver of second reading for CSBA January 2026 policy updates, and the certification for Proposition 28: Arts and Music in Schools Funding. Additionally, the Board considered motions regarding Resolution No. 20252026-9 for ordering and consolidating an election, a proposal from Asphalt Striping for asphalt maintenance, and a proposal from California Playgrounds for installing a shade structure. The agenda also covered discussion and action on the Transportation Services Plan, and concluded with closed session discussions pertaining to labor negotiations and public employee matters.

This School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) outlines strategies to maximize resources and enhance student achievement. The core objective is to provide high-quality instruction aligned with academic content and English language development standards. Key initiatives include targeted professional development for teachers, implementing student intervention programs, deploying additional paraprofessionals for individualized instruction, and acquiring instructional resources across various academic disciplines. The plan aims to increase student proficiency in English Language Arts, Math, and English language development.

This Transportation Services Plan outlines the district's strategy for providing transportation services in compliance with Education Code (EC) Section 39800.1. The plan details the provision of transportation by bus, van, or suburban to all enrolled students, including those with disabilities, homeless children and youth, and unduplicated pupils, ensuring home-to-school service at no cost. It also describes the consultation process with classified staff, teachers, parents, pupils, and school administrators, noting the absence of regional transit authorities due to the district's rural location.

This ESSER III Expenditure Plan outlines how the San Ardo Union Elementary School District will utilize $810,434 in federal funds to address students' academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs, particularly those exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan focuses on three main areas: strategies for continuous and safe in-person learning, addressing lost instructional time through evidence-based interventions, and other remaining expenditures. Key initiatives include reducing student-to-staff ratios, providing robust intervention programs, enhancing sanitation, and fostering community engagement.