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Jul 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Gravenstein Union School District Board Of Education Regular Board Meeting
The board meeting included reports from the Gravenstein Union Teachers' Association, Gravenstein Union Classified Employees, Hillcrest Middle School Athletics, the ELOP program manager regarding the Jumpstart session, the Gravenstein Parent Association, and the Director of Maintenance and Operations regarding facilities and hiring. The Chief Business Official discussed the budget and deficit spending. The Superintendent provided updates on enrollment, staffing, enrichment, LCAP, and GO Bond Refinancing. Actions taken included the approval of payroll and warrants, the purchase of a new commercial mower, and the creation of a temporary part-time science teaching position.
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Gravenstein Union School District, Gravenstein Elementary (Charter), Hillcrest Middle School (Charter) Strategic Plan 2026-2027
This document serves as the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the Gravenstein Union School District, including its charter schools, for the 2026-27 school year. Representing the third year of a three-year cycle, the plan details the allocation and utilization of state, local, and federal funds, with a particular emphasis on the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) to support high-needs students. The primary strategic goal is to foster academic achievement and provide comprehensive support through a research-based, data-informed learning program, ensuring all students meet state standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The plan also incorporates stakeholder engagement, reflects on past performance, and outlines actions for continuous improvement.
Jun 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Gravenstein Union School District Board Of Education Regular Board Meeting Minutes
The Board of Education meeting covered several critical operational and educational matters. Reports were presented by the Facilities Director and CBO, focusing on school infrastructure projects and district enrollment trends. Key actions included the approval of the 2026-2027 Local Performance Indicator Report, the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), and the annual district budget. Additionally, the Board authorized the disposal of surplus equipment, approved a new part-time Classified Speech-Language Pathology Assistant position, and initiated a contract for playground surfacing. A Memorandum of Understanding with the Sonoma County Library for the Student OneCard Program was approved, and a resolution was adopted to order the governing board member election for November 2026.
Jun 16, 2026·StrategicPlan
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Gravenstein Union School District, Gravenstein Elementary (Charter), Hillcrest Middle School (Charter) Local Control and Accountability Plan 2026-2027
This document outlines the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the Gravenstein Union School District and its associated charter schools for the 2026-2027 school year, serving as the district's strategic plan. The plan is structured around two broad goals: Academic Achievement and Support, which focuses on providing a data-informed learning program to ensure all students, including those not meeting state standards, achieve optimally in English Language Arts and Mathematics; and Climate, Culture, and Community, aiming to cultivate a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for all members. It details strategies, actions, and expenditure plans designed to improve student programs and services, addressing state priorities and metrics.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
