Nicole Berkman

The meeting included a Closed Session at 3:30 p.m. to discuss public employment and the evaluation of the Superintendent and the Attorney, Mark Bresee, pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b). The Open Session followed immediately after. The agenda also outlined instructions for public participation, including options for in-person attendance with recommended mask usage, telephonic address submissions, and time limits for speaker cards on both Closed Session and Open Session items. The document also provided information regarding the next regular meeting scheduled for September 21, 2022.

This Facilities Condition Assessment report details building and property deficiency evaluations for Bridges Community Day High School. It proposes corrective and maintenance recommendations, along with budget estimates for the corrective work. The assessment uses a Facility Condition Index (FCI) to evaluate the school's condition, providing a strategic basis for implementing necessary repairs, alterations, and improvements over a five-year period.

This document details a Facilities Condition Assessment for San Clemente High School, Capistrano Unified School District, aiming to serve as a roadmap for future facility improvements. It identifies and prioritizes building and property deficiencies across six categories, ranging from 'Currently Critical' to 'Deferred', to guide necessary repairs and alterations over a five-year period. The assessment provides a baseline for a strategy to maintain and enhance the safety and longevity of the facilities, with an estimated total remediation cost of $24,331,000.

The meeting was an informational workshop for the board of trustees. Discussions centered on the first reading of several board policies, including BP0410 (Non-Discrimination in District Programs and Activities), concerning terminology used for Native American groups. Board Policy 050 (Accountability) prompted discussions regarding the reporting of academic achievement for statistically significant student subgroups and the inclusion of 'personnel' in the board's review of effectiveness. The board also reviewed BP0510 (School Accountability Report Card) and the new BP0520 (Intervention in Underperforming Schools), which is being added in preparation for a federal program monitoring review. A question was raised about the frequency of performance data review by the County Superintendent with district leadership.

The meeting commenced with the adoption of the agenda, which included the removal of agenda item 12B regarding dashboard local indicators. The board recessed to closed session to address matters concerning anticipated and existing litigation, as well as real property negotiations. Following the closed session, the board reported direction was given to staff on several legal and property items, and approved staff recommendations on specific ADR and OAH cases, and liability claims. Key discussion topics during the open session included a presentation on the CUSD Flex Academy housed at Marblehead Elementary, trustee reports highlighting student achievements such as the school lunch recipe contest and various athletic and artistic performances, and acknowledgments of retiring classified employees. Public communication included a student expressing concerns regarding the implementation of evidence-based grading policies such as no late work penalties and unlimited test retakes, and a community member raising concerns about the well-being and support for Latino students and families amidst ongoing ICE enforcement actions.