Laura Amason

The board meeting agenda included several key business, curriculum, and personnel items. The board reviewed and approved various renewal agreements with higher education institutions for teaching internships, fieldwork, and clinical practice. Business items involved the awarding of construction and architectural services contracts for multiple school projects, approval of professional services for solar and construction management, and the purchase of educational software licenses. The meeting also addressed administrative actions such as the submission of a waiver for bonding capacity, support for full-day preschool and kindergarten facility grants, and the first reading of policies concerning English learners. Personnel discussions featured the recognition of employees, the initial bargaining proposals between the district and the local chapter of the California School Employees Association, and closed session matters including employee status changes and a confidential settlement agreement.

The board meeting covered a wide range of operational and educational agenda items. Key discussions included the approval of various service and software renewal agreements, such as MGT Impact Solutions, Renaissance, Lexia, IXL, and others for the upcoming school year. The board also addressed facility-related contracts for construction, drainage, and security storage, as well as the approval of a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the Greenfield Educators Association and the initial proposal for successor agreements with the California School Employees Association. Additionally, the board held a public hearing regarding a school fee justification study, approved board resolutions concerning statutory school fees, authorized the opening of new bank accounts for McKee Middle School, and reviewed personnel matters in a closed session.

This Expanded Learning Opportunities Grant Plan outlines how the Greenfield Unified School District will implement a learning recovery program. The plan details the provision of supplemental instruction and integrated student support, including academic and social-emotional assistance, prioritizing underserved students, English learners, foster youth, homeless students, and those with disabilities. Key strategies include extending instructional time, accelerating progress to close learning gaps, offering comprehensive student support, and providing staff training on relevant strategies. The document also describes stakeholder engagement, student identification processes, parental notification, and the coordination of ELO funds with federal ESSER funds.

The board discussed and approved several items, including grant agreements for Project Lead the Way for multiple schools, a partnership with California State University for the Kern Teacher Residency Program, and the 2024-2025 student and district calendars. Other actions included the approval of an independent contractor agreement for STEAM programs, appointment of labor negotiators, and authorization of various lease agreements for office equipment. The board also approved the 2022-2023 School Accountability Report Cards, a resolution for extended-day Kindergarten programs, and a contract for architectural services regarding a TK addition at Prosperity Elementary School. Comprehensive School Safety Plans and a physical therapy services contract were finalized, and the board addressed a litigation claim and personnel matters during a closed session.

The board meeting agenda included several items such as student recognition for a calendar contest and the introduction of Teacher of the Year candidates. New business items involved the approval of a consent agenda covering software license renewals for Adobe Creative Cloud, SiteImprove, Carbon Black, and GoGuardian, as well as independent contractor agreements for DJ services and mini donuts. The board discussed and reviewed various board policies and regulations, approved professional learning services for multi-sensory education, and authorized a lease for a new mail meter. Significant attention was given to the Ollivier Middle School HVAC Replacement Project, including the award of a construction management agreement and trade contractor assignments. Additionally, the board addressed personnel resignations during a closed session.