Kristen M. Clark

This document outlines the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and Annual Update for the Newport-Mesa Unified School District. It details goals and specific actions to improve pupil outcomes and overall performance across all pupils and identified subgroups. The plan addresses state priorities including Conditions of Learning, Pupil Outcomes, and Engagement, with key focus areas on implementing Signature Academies, enhancing college and career readiness, increasing English Language Arts (ELA) and STEM achievement, and broadening course offerings in social science, foreign language, music, and physical education.

The meeting featured a study session presentation on the Merit System. The Commission ratified several vacancy announcements for positions including Custodian, Technology Support Technician, and Instructional Assistant. Additionally, the Commission approved the certification of a new eligibility list for the Instructional Assistant - Applied Behavior Analysis position. The Personnel Director provided an update regarding ongoing meetings with classified employees impacted by upcoming layoffs due to budget constraints, focusing on communication and support resources.

This Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the Newport-Mesa Unified School District outlines how funds will be used to continuously improve student performance, attendance, graduation rates, and community satisfaction. The plan aims to graduate students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes for professional, educational, civic, and personal goals. Key focus areas include student academic success, mental health, well-being and engagement, family and community participation, and learning conditions. It also specifically addresses equity multipliers for Back Bay High School and Monte Vista Independent Study School to ensure support for diverse student populations.

The Personnel Commission reviewed and ratified several vacancy announcements and certified new eligibility lists for various positions. Key discussions included the approval of classification modifications for the Theatre Support Technician, Maintenance Carpenter, and HVAC-R Technician roles. The Commission also reviewed the annual report, which highlighted recruiting and hiring statistics, and received updates from the Personnel Director regarding tentative agreements with the NMFT, upcoming award nominations, and new training initiatives.

The Personnel Commission ratified a vacancy announcement for an Instructional Assistant and certified several new eligibility lists for various district roles, including positions in behavior intervention, payroll, human resources, and facilities. The Personnel Director announced upcoming staffing changes in the Human Resources department and provided information regarding future meeting protocols. Additionally, the commission members announced their intended joint appointee to the Personnel Commission.