Nisha Bhakta Dugal

The special board meeting involved adopting the agenda, which was done following the pledge of allegiance. Key discussions centered on two agenda items under section seven. The first item was the adoption of a provisional organizational resolution for the certification of signatures related to the onboarding of a new CBO. The second item involved receiving and adopting a revised board policy concerning a response to immigration enforcement, which included revisions to ensure staff safety, specifically requiring two personnel to respond to requests for information from officers, and detailing cooperation protocols with local law enforcement agencies such as the Hawthorne Police Department, Elsa Gundo Police Department, and Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.

The meeting commenced with roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance led by a student. Board members noted the start of the new year and reflected on 2025. Key discussions included reports on the status of the new Wiseburn Sports Complex, anticipated to open by the end of February, made possible by Measure E bond funds. Board members also mentioned plans to attend workshops regarding the Governor's budget and a local public schools funding meeting. A commitment was made to monitor healthcare costs and benefits during upcoming enrollments. The board received detailed site updates from Aviation Elementary School, focusing on the four priorities: reading, math, science, and student wellness and safety (SWS). The reading update highlighted professional training on the science of reading, use of the iReady Diagnostic, and initial data suggesting progress toward the goal of 60% mastery in informational text by midyear. The math update detailed professional development efforts including the Cozen fellowship, curriculum focus on Eureka Math Squared and CGI strategies, and initial diagnostic data indicating a need to strengthen geometry skills by focusing on numbers and operations foundation.

The meeting commenced after roll call and the pledge of allegiance. A closed session was held prior to the public meeting with no reportable actions. The agenda was approved 5-0. Public comments focused on several key areas: support for teachers regarding compensation and current cost of living, concerns about the usage rates and fees for the new athletic fields potentially pricing out local community leagues (AYSO Region 21, Wise Aviation Girls Softball, and Wisburn Little League), and praise for educators and learning activities at Holly Glenn Elementary, including TK program support from the PTA and WEF. Additionally, a presentation was given on the LCAP midyear review and the California Dashboard data, detailing performance measures, subgroup analysis, and new additions like academic growth tracking for grades 4-8 and the inclusion of science scores.

The meeting included a presentation from Wiseman Middle School, focusing on reading and math priorities. The discussion covered diagnostic data, goals for improvement, and actions planned to achieve those goals. Key topics included the use of iReady data, independent reading programs like Beanstack, and cross-curricular support for essential standards. The board also discussed the implementation of new math curriculum.

The agenda included special presentations on the Design Team Update, Wiseburn Middle School, Da Vinci RISE Charter Presentation, and WUSD Measure EE Bond Program Update. The board discussed board members' reports, a mathematics update, district leadership reports, and the superintendent's report. Consent items were approved, covering general matters, regular/special board minutes, conference attendance, field trips and bus transportation, miscellaneous receipts and purchase orders, CA Healthy Kids Survey with WestEd, a License & Service Agreement with MIS Subject Technologies, Inc., consultant's agreements with MBA Services, Anna Beth Fishman Consulting, Leah Hiller Therapy, and Mindful Neuron Psychological Center, and certificated/classified personnel board agenda items. Organizational items were adopted, including establishing membership, electing officers for 2026, adopting a resolution for certification of signatures, and appointing representatives to various committees and associations. The board also received CSEA Chapter 486's initial proposal for the 2025-26 negotiations and approved the district's response, as well as a Memorandum of Understanding with the Wiseburn Faculty Association regarding an Evaluation Committee. Board policies were received for first reading, and actions were taken on facilities, including the Notice of Completion and Release of Retention for the Districtwide Signage Replacement Project and approval of an amendment for continued Measure EE Bond Program Management Services. The First Interim Report was approved as a positive certification, and resolutions were adopted regarding the accounting of developer fees and withdrawal from the Schools Excess Liability Fund.