Lainie Armstrong

This document outlines Whitcomb High School's strategic direction for the 25-26 period, themed 'Rise Above,' with an overarching goal to support every journey and every learner. The plan focuses on developing students as Responsible Citizens, Individuals, Scholars, and Effective Communicators, achieved through initiatives like fostering distraction-free learning, increasing accountability, and raising academic standards. For staff, the strategy involves utilizing restorative practices, increasing instructional rigor, implementing cross-curricular planning, and data-driven instruction. Additionally, the plan details support systems for students (e.g., academic intervention, SEL, career fairs), staff (e.g., professional development, shared decision-making), and parents/community (e.g., orientations, recognition brunches). Future steps include enhancing academic rigor, improving attendance, expanding SEL support, and increasing parent participation to ensure a supportive, empowering, and transformative educational experience.

This document outlines Sutherland Elementary's comprehensive plan for school-wide support and continuous improvement, embodying the motto 'Every Journey, Every Learner, Every Day.' The strategic priorities encompass analyzing and enhancing existing Tier 1 and 2 supports, leveraging data to drive student achievement and engagement, fostering a positive school culture through initiatives like Character Strong Curriculum, and strengthening partnerships across students, staff, parents, and the wider community. The plan aims to achieve sustained growth in ELA and Math CAASPP scores, improve school culture and climate, and expand Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).

This strategic plan for Sandburg outlines a comprehensive approach to support every learner's journey. It prioritizes academic excellence, evidenced by targets for state test score increases and growth in math and ELPAC. Key areas of focus include improving communication, fostering a safe and positive learning environment, providing relevant professional development, and reducing chronic absenteeism and suspension rates. The plan also emphasizes leveraging data for student achievement and engagement, supporting students through academic interventions and enrichment, empowering staff through collaboration and training, and engaging parents and the community through outreach and partnerships. Future directions involve amplifying inclusive voices, continuous data analysis for process improvement, and promoting diversity and equity.

The meeting commenced with a call to order at 4:30 p.m., followed by a recess to Closed Session at 4:31 p.m. The Closed Session involved discussions concerning negotiations with employee associations and unrepresented employees, potential litigation, conference with real property negotiators, public employee discipline/release matters, and confidential student personnel issues. The Open Session was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Key actions taken in the Open Session included the adoption of the agenda and public comments. Staff presentations featured updates from Sutherland Elementary and Sandburg Middle School. Under Discussion Action Items, the Board approved a resolution to implement classified service reductions due to lack of work/funds, specifically discontinuing a vacant Maintenance Specialist III-Carpentry position. The Consent Items, covering General Functions, Educational Services, Business Services, and Personnel Services, were approved as a whole, including the ratification of updated School Safety Plans, various agreements and funding allocations, purchase orders, warrant payments, and personnel actions such as employments, retirements, resignations, and leaves. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. in honor of Richard King.

The meeting commenced with the board calling the session to order and conducting a roll call, confirming all members were present. Key discussions focused on the full reopening of schools, Monday through Friday, following 13 months of distance learning, acknowledging the efforts of teachers, administrators, and support staff in facilitating this transition, especially concerning the change to three-foot distancing guidelines. Student Board Members provided reports highlighting activities at Glendora High School, Sandburg Middle School, and Colen and Stanton Elementary Schools, noting the return of students and the planning of in-person activities. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to recognizing student achievements, including the Glendora Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) teachers' community service event benefiting Emanate Foothill Presbyterian Hospital staff, and celebrating the district's speech contest winner, Jezreel Gomez, who presented on the mental health crisis. Superintendent Dr. De Leon and cabinet members provided updates on the extensive work required for reopening, covering professional development, technology support, union negotiations, custodial readiness, ordering 2,000 single desks, and managing logistics for continued grab-and-go meal services.