Philip D'Agostino

The agenda focuses on operational and academic matters, including student recognition for perfect attendance and achievement. The board will consider contract renewals for educational and child development services, review purchase orders and donation reports, and address capital projects such as a change order for preschool playgrounds and a bid award for site work at an elementary school. Furthermore, the board will confirm future meeting dates and topics, including a study session on the school plan for student achievement.

This Local Control and Accountability Plan for Rosemead School District outlines its strategy for utilizing funds, especially Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) grants, to improve opportunities and outcomes for all students, with a particular focus on high-needs students (foster youth, English learners, and low-income students). The plan is structured around four key goals: providing exemplary teaching, ensuring academic success for all students by addressing achievement gaps, developing empowered leaders through social-emotional support and student empowerment, and fostering meaningful connections with families and the community.

The Rosemead School District's Mandarin Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program outlines its structure and growth strategy to provide comprehensive bilingual education from kindergarten through eighth grade. Key pillars include investing in high-quality teachers and support staff, fostering 21st-century learning environments with technology, utilizing engaging instructional materials, and ensuring facilities upgrades. The program employs a 50/50 daily immersion model, teaching traditional and simplified Chinese characters, and aims to cultivate students' academic excellence, cultural understanding, and leadership skills through an inclusive and supportive environment.

The Rosemead School District's Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) is a comprehensive roadmap for improving student outcomes and fostering a supportive educational environment. It is anchored by four primary goals: providing exemplary teaching for college and career readiness; ensuring academic success for all students through robust support systems and reduced achievement gaps, particularly for Hispanic/Latino, English learners, low-income, and disabled students; developing empowered leaders by cultivating a positive school climate, student empowerment, and social-emotional learning; and fostering meaningful connections with families through enhanced engagement, communication, and support to aid student success at home.

This Triennial Assessment Report for the Rosemead School District evaluates its Local School Wellness Policy (LSWP). The assessment identifies strengths such as comprehensive scope, clear governance, and community engagement, alongside opportunities for improvement including the lack of quantified metrics, limited mental health integration, and detailed staff wellness programs. The report outlines next steps to strengthen the LSWP by incorporating SMART goals, defining a comprehensive staff wellness plan, and implementing equity-focused actions. It also details the extent of compliance across schools and the progress made in achieving LSWP goals, with a focus on communication and input gathering.