Megan Arias

This webinar outlines Carlsbad Unified's Career Pathways strategic plan, emphasizing purposeful learning and student preparation for future success. Key areas include fostering self-awareness and career exploration from elementary through high school, integrating academic, technical, and industry skills, and aligning programs with high-wage, high-demand industry sectors in California. The plan focuses on providing early college credit, industry certifications, and developing essential employability skills through workshops and leadership opportunities, supported by strong partnerships with local industries and community colleges.

The meeting agenda was approved without dissent. Key actions included the approval and ratification of several eligibility lists: Community Liaison-Bilingual, Elementary Campus Monitor, Instructional Assistant/Special Education-Behavioral Intervention, Instructional Assistant-Technology, Nutrition Services Assistant, and School Office Assistant. A primary action item involved the approval of a revised class description for Human Resources Analyst--Certificated, designating the position as confidential and clarifying minimum qualifications. Discussion items included a Personnel Action Report detailing seven new hires and nine resignations/retirements, and a review of current recruitment statuses. Communications featured feedback from Commissioners, updates from District staff regarding interim appointments and promotions, and comments from a LIUNA representative.

This document is a mid-year progress report detailing the 2025-26 annual goals and success indicators for Carlsbad Unified School District. The three primary goals focus on ensuring student academic growth and college/career readiness, aligning learning with state standards in a supportive environment including the 'CUSD Forward Together Strategic Plan', and fostering engagement among parents, staff, and the community to enhance educational opportunities. The report provides status updates on various metrics and lead measures for each goal, alongside LCAP metrics.

The meeting provided an update on the Measure HH Bond Program. Phase two project updates included status reports for AOMS (scheduled turnover April 13, 2026), Buena Vista Building C (classroom completion end of February, Admin Building construction starts March 9, 2026), and CVA/CSA (construction starts June 2026). Phase three involved review of the stadium turf and track, for which proposals are being solicited for the March 2026 Board meeting, with a summer 2026 installation goal. Updates were also provided on fire alarm design, scoreboard replacement plans, and main office safe entry hardware upgrades. Geotechnical investigation for soil mitigation at Sage Creek High School is ongoing, with expected report back next month. A comprehensive status list of completed, closeout, construction, design, and hold projects by school site was reviewed. Finally, the historical context of the Measure HH Bond language from 2018, covering facility repairs, instructional space updates, efficiency improvements, and safety enhancements, was provided.

This document outlines key performance metrics and goals across three strategic pillars. The first pillar focuses on enhancing academic growth and ensuring college/career readiness for all students, covering various assessments, reclassification rates, and specialized support. The second pillar emphasizes aligning learning with state standards, providing a safe and supportive educational environment, ensuring highly qualified staff, and implementing a comprehensive strategic plan. The third pillar aims to foster strong engagement among parents, staff, and the community to enrich educational opportunities, improve student well-being, and prepare students for future success through career pathways and work-based learning.