Robert Velasco

This document provides updates on the Azusa Unified School District's Early Childhood Education Programs for the 2025-2026 period and outlines focus areas for 2026-2027. Key programs include California State Preschool, Dual Language Immersion, Special Education Preschool, and Transitional Kindergarten. The updates highlight program implementation, professional development, social-emotional support, parent resources, curriculum alignment, and compliance. Strategic objectives involve enhancing student development, improving program quality, fostering family engagement, and strengthening P-3 coherence.

The meeting included a roll call of members and the Pledge of Allegiance. The board voted on a motion for agenda item 2.1, which passed. Public comment guidelines were established, and it was noted that no speakers were present. The meeting proceeded into a closed session, with a report indicating no action was taken, followed by the formal adjournment of the meeting.

The board meeting included several recognitions: an adult education center for its student outcomes and certification achievements, a student board member for their service, middle school track and field athletes for their performance in league finals, and the high school academic decathlon team for earning 17 medals in competition. Additionally, the board recognized the high school computer science academy for achieving distinguished status.

This document provides an overview of the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) budget and an annual update for the Azusa Unified School District's Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). It details the allocation of funds, particularly supplemental and concentration grants for high needs students (foster youth, English learners, and low-income students). The plan aims to increase student achievement on Common Core standards, narrow achievement gaps, and provide improved services through actions such as enhancing instructional rigor, providing technology access, integrating arts and music programs, improving college readiness, and implementing targeted intervention support.

The meeting provided an update on the school reorganization process in response to declining enrollment. Key discussion topics included the presentation of two potential models for school reorganization, which involve adjusting grade levels at various sites and phasing out specific schools. The superintendent detailed the criteria for school site selections, such as capacity, and addressed potential budget ramifications and support staff enhancements. The meeting also outlined the next steps in the process, which include a community and staff survey to gather feedback on the proposed models.