Oscar Hernandez

The board meeting involved the appointment of a Director of Fiscal Services and a Director of Technology. Discussions and actions included the approval of special tax bonds, a school facilities mitigation agreement with Oxnard CRFL Partners, LLC, and the initial study for the Riverpark West K8 STEAM School. The board also addressed election orders, the academic calendar for 2016/2017, and a declaration of need for fully qualified educators. Additionally, updates were provided on business and educational services, and various operational contracts and agreements were approved, covering services such as police resource officers, hearing conservation, dance instruction, software licensing, and facility repairs.

This Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the Rio Elementary School District covers the period from 2017 to 2020. The plan outlines strategic priorities centered on improving student achievement across all content areas, fostering 21st-century skills, and enhancing literacy. Key initiatives include implementing one-to-one technology, providing comprehensive social-emotional support through on-site counselors, and offering inquiry-based professional development for staff. The plan also emphasizes targeted interventions, such as the English Language Learner Saturday Success Program, to address identified performance gaps among student subgroups, including African American students and students with disabilities.

The board discussed several items including a proposal to change the Rio Plaza School mascot, the 2023-2024 Visual and Performing Arts report, and the approval of various administrative regulations, board policies, and job descriptions. Additionally, the board considered a grant agreement with the University of California Santa Cruz, contracts for various services including special education, transportation, materials testing, and construction projects, and ratified various commercial warrants and salary schedule revisions.

The Board discussed and took action on several resolutions related to the disposition of surplus property, specifically the District Office. Key agenda items included the approval of a resolution declaring the intention to sell the District Office to Pacific West Communities, Inc. or its assignee, authorizing a lease agreement with the same entity, and approving an amendment to the purchase and sale agreement for the El Rio School site.

The board meeting included the recognition of outstanding employees, organizational reports from various unions, and a superintendent report on facilities and master planning. Business services provided an update on restroom needs at Rio Lindo, educational services presented on the GATE program, and human resources reported on COVID cases and the Student Behavioral Health Incentive Program. The board discussed and acted upon several items, including the approval of the Leader in Me contract, various service contracts for speech and psychology services, field trip approvals, the purchase of lunch tables, and the initiation of the bidding process for electrical upgrades. Additionally, the board reviewed change orders and construction proposals, and addressed a request regarding an increase to board member salaries.