Melissa Brannon

The Board convened to adopt an agenda and entered into a closed session. The closed session was held to address confidential personnel matters and to consult with legal counsel regarding attorney-client privileged topics.

The Board held a work session to evaluate the Superintendent's recommended 2026-27 budget to ensure financial allocations align with student service goals. Key discussion topics included the equitable distribution of school resources and staffing allotments, the mechanisms and tools used for social-emotional learning, and strategies supported by data to address and reduce academic gaps among students with varying needs.

This document presents a strategic response plan for School Choice Programs, detailing their current and future states across Visual and Performing Arts, STEM, and World Languages and Dual Language Immersion. Key priorities include establishing a cohesive K-12 arts continuum with expanded access, integrating STEM education to foster problem-solving and career readiness from elementary through high school, and enhancing dual language immersion programs to improve communication skills, cultural understanding, and cognitive development.

This document, titled "2026-2026 Response Draft Plan to the 2024 Comprehensive Review," outlines the current and future states of various school choice programs. It details Montessori, International Baccalaureate (IB), and Learning Immersion/Talent Development (LI/TD) programs, including their features, current implementation, and future directions. A key strategic focus is the evaluation and proposed transition of Middle College programs to Early College programs, emphasizing benefits such as increased student enrollment, higher college credit earning potential, and significant cost savings for families. The plan also highlights initiatives for specialized teacher training and enhanced student experiences across these programs.

The Board engaged in a detailed work session to continue budget alignment discussions, focusing on the allocation of resources, district priorities, and the integration of Goals and Guardrails into the proposed budget. Key topics included a review of staffing reallocations and reductions, the restructuring of Department of Social Services liaison positions, and an overview of budget assumptions in light of state funding uncertainties. Additionally, the Board examined staff allotment methodologies, whole-child well-being and student engagement initiatives, and strategies for improving family engagement across the district.