Manuel Cardoso

The Budget Advisory Committee meeting covered topics such as the 2025-26 adopted budget, including final state budget details, enrollment data and assumptions, and multi-year projections. The committee also discussed the 2024-25 unaudited actuals, focusing on fund balances, revenues, and expenditures. Additional items included financial reporting, topics for future meetings, and the next meeting date. The committee reviewed declining enrollment trends, multi-year projection assumptions, and federal education budget updates. Further discussion involved budget certification, historical data, and the LEA budget status.

This Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the Westminster School District outlines its strategic direction for the 2025-26 academic year, building upon the 2023-2029 Strategic Plan. The plan is founded on the district's vision, mission, core values, five focus areas, and 30 new objectives. Key strategic pillars include fostering academic achievement and continuous innovation, ensuring student and staff safety and well-being, maintaining financial viability and efficient organizational operations, enhancing community engagement, and promoting leadership development and staff success. The plan aims to provide exceptional and innovative educational experiences, empower all students for global citizenship, and ensure effective resource management and strong community partnerships.

The School Safety Task Force meeting included an introduction of the new School Resource Officer, updates on threat assessment procedures, site ingress/egress access, and immigration resources. Discussions covered safety programs such as student cell phone usage, the Audio Enhancement Safety Pilot, and the WSD E-Bike Safety Program. The OC GRIP program, teacher notifications regarding student threats, and district ingress/egress consistency were also addressed. Additional topics included WPD's COPS grant, EBike safety, emergency/disaster supply replenishment, and upcoming safety reminders.

The Labor Management Initiative (LMI) and Collaborative Problem Solving (CAPE) align with Focus Area 5.0 in the Strategic Plan. The WSD Team held its own Summer Institute. The meeting addressed responding to student behaviors, re-evaluating committees, and the commitment to continuous improvement. The meeting covered strategic plan, PBIS, SWIS. Trust is the foundation of relationships. Action was taken on structured meeting agenda template. The best teams don't just work hard.

The document outlines the Westminster School District's philosophy, emphasizing the provision of excellent education to all students regardless of race, creed, ethnic origin, sex, or economic status. It focuses on incorporating current research, practice, and technology into the district's program. The plan promotes lifelong learning, personal worth, responsibility, and tolerance within a diverse society. It also highlights the district's commitment to providing a positive work environment for employees, encouraging their development and valuing their contributions.