Lori Mikols

The board meeting covers a variety of administrative, financial, and contractual items. Key topics include the evaluation of the superintendent, personnel actions, and review of quarterly investment reports. The agenda features public hearings regarding the Local Control and Accountability Plan, the proposed district budget, and the California School Employees Association tentative agreement. Furthermore, the board will consider the approval of the California School Dashboard Local Indicator Self-Reflection, the LCAP Federal Addendum, salary adjustments for district staff, and various service agreements with educational institutions and service providers.

The committee meeting agenda includes informational updates regarding the status of Measure P bond project activities, revisions to the by-laws, and the 2024-2025 financial and performance audit. Additionally, the agenda covers a financial reporting update detailing project activity for Fund 21, as well as a dedicated session for committee member comments and questions.

This Workplace Violence Prevention Plan outlines the Soquel Union Elementary School District's commitment to maintaining a work environment free of violence and threats, in compliance with Senate Bill No. 553. Key components include defining prohibited acts, establishing clear responsibilities for prevention and response, implementing comprehensive communication and training programs, and detailing procedures for hazard assessment, correction, post-incident investigation, and recordkeeping. The plan's primary objective is to protect all employees and personnel from aggressive and violent behavior.

The Soquel Union Elementary School District's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan focuses on long-term pest prevention and suppression. It emphasizes accurate pest identification, frequent monitoring, and making habitats less conducive to pests through sanitation and physical controls. The plan's objective is to minimize pesticide use, ensuring the safety of students and staff, with pesticides employed only when non-chemical options are ineffective and risks are minimized.

The Board of Trustees meeting covered several agenda items, including closed session matters regarding interdistrict transfer denial appeals, a superintendent evaluation, and personnel issues. Open session topics included the approval of various personnel actions, ratification of bill and warrant payments, and the approval of legal services agreements with Dannis Woliver Kelley and Lozano Smith. The board also recognized county math contest participants and district retirees, held a public hearing on increasing school facilities fees, and received presentations regarding the Cradle to Career initiative, Santa Cruz Metro services, Measure P bond projects, and child nutrition services. Additionally, the board discussed updates to suspension and expulsion due process policies, the superintendent's evaluation process, and summer school programs, while taking action on resolutions related to election specifications, developer fee increases, expanded learning program agreements, and facility project agreements.