Rosa Cortez

The committee reviewed updates regarding the Contra Costa School of Performing Arts, specifically addressing the Notice of Concern and the Material Revision for the Charter School Management Agreement, with a request for the contract to be included in the next board meeting agenda. Additionally, information was presented on the DASS (Dashboard Alternative School Status) renewal criteria and the evaluation process for those schools. The committee also continued its review of the MOU Template and Schedule A form, with recommendations to be revisited at a subsequent meeting.

The council discussed school staffing and parent engagement initiatives. Student representatives expressed interest in after-school tutoring, extra credit, career exploration opportunities, and clarifying information regarding OSHA training courses and report card credit calculations. The council voted to approve the 2026-2027 family involvement and engagement policy as well as the 2026-2027 school-parent compact. Additionally, the council reviewed and provided feedback on the School Plan for Student Achievement, specifically covering ELD training, TOSA support, parent engagement, and student celebrations, while discussing future programs for Microsoft suite support and career development.

The meeting included an update on general school information, implementation, and feedback regarding the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) and the school safety plan, as well as a review of school budget updates. The council also discussed the Charter Advisory Committee and reviewed input for new SPSA implementation. Decisions were made regarding a new engagement policy and a new school-parent compact.

The Board approved Resolution No. 03-20/21, which outlines the spending plan for the Education Protection Account (EPA) funds for the 2020-21 fiscal year. The resolution mandates that these funds, which are restricted from being used for administrative salaries or benefits, must be used in accordance with California constitutional requirements. It further establishes that spending determinations are to be made in an open public meeting and that annual accounting and independent audits are required to verify proper fund usage.

The Governing Board approved and adopted the final trustee area plan for the district's transition from an at-large election system to a by-trustee area election system. This resolution, specifically adopting 'Map Scenario 2', authorizes the district to request approval from the Contra Costa County Committee on School District Organization to implement the new election system in time for the 2026 governing board elections, in accordance with the California Voting Rights Act and SB 442.