Maira Ortiz

The General Functions section included the Pledge of Allegiance. The Consent Calendar items proposed for approval included the warrants batch for December, and the December 2024 and January 2025 payrolls. Under Business & Finance, discussions included the approval of the 2023-2024 School Accountability Report Card (SARC), approval of the IRS mileage reimbursement rate of 70.0 cents effective January 1, 2025, approval of the resolution regarding school facility fees for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, LCAP mid-year update information, review of Board Policies/Administrative Regulations, and approval of the 2nd Quarter Williams Report. The agenda also reserved time for public concerns, communications, principal's report, board discussion, and a potential closed session.

The meeting agenda covered general functions including routine business approved under the Consent Calendar, such as the approval of warrants and payrolls for February and March. Discussions included public concerns from the community. Key actions involved reviewing 2024-2025 enrollment data, recommending the revocation of an interdistrict transfer agreement for one student, and approving the Personnel Report. Under Business & Finance, the Board was set to consider approvals for the Home to School Transportation Plan, LCAP Federal Addendum, agreements with KCSOS for Interim Superintendent and LCAP Services, the Second Interim Report, the Bullying Incident Report Form, a Facilities Use Application, a Purchase Requisition Form, and readings/approvals for Board Policies BP 3300 and BP 3310. A potential closed session was noted to discuss liability claim(s) against the District.

Key discussions included general functions such as the Pledge of Allegiance and public concerns from community members. The consent calendar covered approval of warrants for three batches and two monthly payrolls. Communications addressed 2025-2026 enrollment figures and the approval of interdistrict transfers for the upcoming school year. Personnel actions included the approval of a provisional internship permit teacher and receipt of the CTA Sunshine Reopener Proposal for 2025-2026. Business and Finance items involved the approval of board policies, the approval of contracts for SPED Educational Services with Arvin Union School District and KCSOS, an agreement with National University for student teaching programs, and the approval of the 2025-2026 First Interim Report. The possibility of adjourning to closed session to discuss legal matters was also noted.

The agenda included general functions such as the Pledge of Allegiance and a Consent Calendar covering the approval of the August 2024 Payroll and the September 2024 MID A Payroll. Public concerns were welcomed. Communications included an update on 2024-2025 student enrollment numbers and a recommendation to approve interdistrict transfers for 7th and 8th-grade students from Arvin School District. The Board conducted a public hearing regarding the sufficiency of instructional materials and considered the resolution to determine sufficiency. Business and Finance items included the recommendation to approve the 2023-2024 Unaudited Actuals, adopting a resolution establishing the Gann Appropriation Limit, and approving the need to file an exemption from required expenditures for classroom teacher salaries based on the 2023-2024 Unaudited Actuals. The Board also considered the approval of the Prop 28 annual report. The meeting concluded with a Principal's Report, Board Discussion, and a potential Closed Session.

The 2025-26 Local Control and Accountability Plan for Di Giorgio Elementary School District outlines the district's strategy to enhance student outcomes and address disparities, particularly for high-needs students. Key goals include increasing academic achievement across all content areas, with a focus on ELA and Math for Socioeconomically Disadvantaged, English Learner, and Hispanic students. The plan also aims to improve English proficiency and reclassification rates for English Learners. Furthermore, it seeks to establish a safe and engaging school environment by improving attendance, reducing chronic absenteeism, fostering school connectedness, and strengthening family and community engagement.