Randy Kolset

This document outlines the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) Implementation Plan for West Orange Elementary. It acts as a roadmap for enhancing community school adoption and sustainability by focusing on critical processes. The plan is guided by the California Community Schools Framework and Capacity-Building Strategies, emphasizing five key areas: shared commitment, community-based learning, collaborative leadership, sustaining staff and resources, and strategic community partnerships. The overarching goal is to foster a whole-child approach, integrating academics, health and social services, youth and community development, and community engagement to achieve desired outcomes for students and the community.

The board meeting primarily focused on the agenda for closed session items, which included discussions regarding public employee discipline, dismissal, and the search for a new superintendent. Community members provided public comment expressing concerns regarding the lack of transparency in Board decisions, the firing of the previous superintendent, and the associated financial costs to the district. Board members also discussed and finalized the time limits for public comments during the meeting.

The committee reviewed and adopted the Measure S Committee Annual Report, directing staff to remove specific financial slides to align with their oversight role. A significant portion of the meeting focused on bond interest allocation, with the committee reaching a consensus to recommend that approximately $16 million in interest be distributed equally among the four comprehensive high schools. Additionally, the committee discussed a vacancy on the committee, potential outreach strategies for new members, and future agenda items including a letter to the Board of Education regarding bond interest.

The board meeting included several key presentations and recognitions, such as National School Nurse Day, California Day of the Teacher, National Speech-Language Pathologist Appreciation Day, and a community partnership recognition for the Simon Builders Program. The Superintendent provided a report on instructional frameworks, data systems, and operational efficiency, while board members and student representatives shared updates on campus activities, athletics, and community events. Action items included the approval of revisions to board policies and bylaws, a service agreement for professional learning support with the Elevated Achievement Group, Inc., and the display of instructional textbooks. Additionally, the board approved various business, facilities, and human resources consent items, including contract awards for construction, painting, and roofing projects, as well as several student study trips.

The board meeting agenda includes closed session items such as performance evaluation of the Superintendent, labor negotiations, and litigation matters. Key discussion topics for the open session include the proclamation of Classified Employee Week, public hearings for the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the 2026-2027 budget, and review of professional learning support agreements. Additionally, the board will consider district calendar approvals, gifts and donations, contracts for commercial services including fleet vehicle procurement and facility repairs, and various human resources and educational service agreements.