Marijeanne Birchard

The meeting included celebrations of IT work, including chromebook inventory and distribution, and yard duties. The consent agenda was approved. The executive director's report covered upcoming exhibitions, the farmers market, a learning conference, and PTP stewardship. Action items included approval of the second interim budget, a one-year contract for the executive director, the 2023-2024 academic calendar (draft #1), and a certificated/administrative staff market adjustment. The next regular meeting was rescheduled for May 9th, 2023.

The 2025-26 Local Control and Accountability Plan for Chico Country Day School aims to ensure high-quality work through the implementation of Learner Progressions, sustain project-based learning and student-centered instruction, and cultivate social-emotional learning and a culture of belonging. Key outcomes include equitable opportunities for students, enhanced family and community engagement, and a safe, inclusive environment.

The agenda includes an executive director's report, a WASC report from the visiting committee, a budget update, consideration of a job description for the Middle School Dean, an LCAP update, and information on the changing landscape of California's early childhood offerings (UPK). Consent agenda items include approval of minutes from a previous meeting, a CUSD site visit report, a data privacy MOU, and a volunteer handbook.

The 2023-24 Local Control and Accountability Plan for Chico Country Day School focuses on ensuring high-quality work, enhancing student-centered instruction, nurturing a culture of belonging and connection, and providing support for struggling students. Key priorities include implementing a Graduate Profile to ensure equitable opportunities for high-quality work, designing classroom instruction that provides access and challenge for all students, creating a safe and inclusive environment, and providing targeted interventions for students in need of additional support. The plan also addresses the needs of foster youth, English learners, and low-income students through specific actions and services.

This Comprehensive School Safety Plan for Chico Country Day School outlines strategies and procedures for the 2025-2026 school year to ensure a safe, joyful, and secure learning environment. The plan addresses a wide range of critical areas including child abuse reporting, disaster preparedness, school discipline, harassment policies, safe campus access, active shooter response, bullying prevention, opioid overdose response, and instructional continuity. It aims to identify and mitigate risks, prepare for emergencies, and foster a supportive community through continuous review and collaboration with all stakeholders.