Michael Bernal

The Measure 'U' Bond Program Reports included an update on the construction timeline, noting that the DSA review is almost complete and architectural plans are upcoming phases of work. Action items addressed the review and approval of a Pre-Construction Contract with CT Brayton & Sons, and the review and approval of bond expenditures to date. The committee decided to table the review and approval of Architect Plans until the next meeting. Discussions also covered compliance responsibilities regarding Measure 'U' expenditures and Proposition 39 adherence, the ongoing search for additional committee members, and a request for the expenditure summary to be compressed to show funding differences per project.

The meeting included a presentation on the roles and responsibilities of serving on a COC by bond counsel. The committee elected a Chair and Vice Chair. The Superintendent provided a staff report on the Bond Program, including a summary of Measure U, the bond project list, projects planned, and the bond issuance status. The next meeting date was determined.

The LCFF Budget Overview for Parents details the financial plans and expenditures for Keyes Union Elementary School District for the 2025-26 school year. It includes projected revenues from various sources, such as LCFF, state, local, and federal funds, and outlines budgeted expenditures, particularly those tied to the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). A significant focus is placed on increasing and improving services for high-needs students, including targeted academic support, social-emotional learning programs, professional development for teachers, family and community engagement, access to technology, intervention programs, and enhanced support staff. The document also reviews the actual expenditures for high-needs students in the 2024-25 school year, highlighting any differences between budgeted and actual spending and their impacts on service delivery.

The 2025-26 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Keyes Union Elementary School District (KUESD) focuses on academic achievement, equity, and engagement. It aims to ensure students demonstrate proficiency in core subjects, close achievement gaps, and foster a positive school climate. Key strategies include implementing Common Core and ELD standards, providing support services for students, and actively engaging families and educational partners. The plan also addresses the needs of English learners, low-income students, and foster youth, with specific actions and metrics to monitor progress.

The 2023-24 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Keyes Union Elementary School District Keyes focuses on three key goals: Goal 1: Providing conditions of learning that support high-quality and equitable education for all students; Goal 2: Increasing student performance, proficiency, and participation; and Goal 3: Increasing the engagement and involvement of students, parents, and families. Specific objectives include implementing state academic standards, maintaining highly qualified staff, improving technology infrastructure, increasing course offerings, maintaining safe facilities, increasing positive teacher-student interactions, providing support services for students, improving support for English learners, monitoring student assessments, and promoting parent and community engagement. Outcomes are measured through various metrics, including student achievement data, teacher assignments, technology access, course offerings, facility maintenance, student-teacher interactions, support services utilization, English learner progress, assessment results, parent participation rates, attendance rates, chronic absenteeism, suspension and expulsion rates, and student access to counseling and mental health services. The plan details actions and resources allocated to achieve these objectives and includes mid-year outcome data and projected outcomes for 2023-24.