Nicole Ortega

The Board conducted a regular meeting covering several critical areas. Closed session items included discussions on labor negotiations with employee associations, existing litigation, and personnel matters. During the open session, the Board held public hearings regarding the Local Control Accountability Plan and the district budget. Other key agenda items included updates on the district's math curriculum, the Extended Learning Opportunities Program budget, and school plans for student achievement. The Board also took action on resolutions of appreciation for parent volunteers and the Pacifica Education Foundation, approved collective bargaining agreements, authorized the hiring of school administrators, adopted the Education Protection Account resolution, and approved the addition of a future regular meeting date.

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting to conduct a closed session concerning a public employee appointment for the position of Superintendent. Following the closed session, the board reconvened to report that no reportable action was taken on the discussed personnel matter.

This document outlines various School Plans for Student Achievement (SPSAs) presented to the Board of Trustees, focusing on improving academic performance, instruction, and student achievement across multiple schools. The plans emphasize enhancing ELA and Mathematics proficiency, fostering a positive school climate through social-emotional learning and restorative practices, increasing English language acquisition for Multilingual Learners, addressing achievement gaps for specific student subgroups, reducing chronic absenteeism, and strengthening family and parent engagement.

The board convened for a special meeting, which included the approval of the agenda and a closed session focused on the public employee appointment of the Superintendent. No reportable action was taken following the closed session.

The Board of Trustees held a public hearing regarding compliance with Education Code 60119. The discussion and resolution focused on verifying the sufficiency of standards-aligned textbooks and instructional materials for all students, including English learners, for the 2024-2025 school year. The board confirmed that adequate materials are provided across various subjects, including Mathematics, Science, History-Social Science, English Language Arts, and Health, consistent with state academic content standards and curriculum frameworks.