Missy Lorenzo

The meeting included recognitions for the Middle School Principal of the Year, the district's status as a Best Community for Music Education, and an art show achievement. Key operational and educational topics featured a graduation season update, community feedback on a bond proposal, and facilities maintenance plans, including structural repairs at East High School and improvements at several elementary schools. Financial agenda items addressed treasury warrants, budget reports, and various service contracts for technology, facility maintenance, and special education grants. Legal matters involving workers' compensation settlements and legal service payments were also included, alongside professional development renewals and travel requests for student activities.

This School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) outlines strategies to maximize resources and increase student achievement for Nevada Union High School, aligning with the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and federal programs. The plan focuses on four main strategies: developing high-functioning Professional Learning Communities with data-driven instruction and bilingual support; implementing systemic interventions like 'Flex' time and credit recovery; providing targeted support for special populations such as English Learners and Students with Disabilities; and improving student engagement, climate, and attendance through attendance recovery and restorative practices. The plan aims to ensure equity for all learners and prepare students for college, career, and lifelong learning, with specific attention to closing achievement gaps for Hispanic students in Math/ELA and supporting other vulnerable groups.

The School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) for Nevada Union High School outlines a strategic approach to maximize resources and enhance student achievement, aligning with LCAP and federal programs. The plan focuses on five key goals: improving school culture and well-being, enhancing communication, increasing student achievement through Professional Learning Communities and targeted interventions, strengthening CTE pathways for college and career readiness, and providing support for special populations. Emphasizing essential learning outcomes and data-driven strategies, the plan aims for continuous improvement within its accreditation cycle.

The committee held its inaugural meeting where members were introduced and the legal roles and responsibilities of the bond oversight committee under the Brown Act and Proposition 39 were reviewed. Officers, including the Chair and Vice-Chair, were elected, and the terms for committee members were determined by lot to ensure staggered service. The committee approved a multi-year schedule of future meetings and received an overview of the initial bond-funded projects, with safety identified as the top priority. Additionally, the committee discussed upcoming Brown Act training and requested documentation of project sites through photographs.

The meeting included a review of financial activity and the status of ongoing Modernization projects. Discussions centered on progress reports for several campus projects, including the Multipurpose Room Project Phase IIC at Nevada Union High School, which involves ongoing plumbing, electrical, and framing work, as well as the status of various athletic field and facility upgrades across Nevada Union and Bear River High School campuses.