Rudy Valencia

This document outlines a Single Plan for Student Achievement for Shandon High School, detailing actions to enhance academic performance and the educational program. Key focus areas include aligning instruction with California State Standards, ongoing staff development, providing targeted services for underperforming students, and leveraging state and local assessments to monitor progress. The plan specifically addresses improvements in Reading (English Language Arts) and Mathematics, alongside dedicated programs for Limited English Proficient students, encompassing instructional strategies, technology integration, professional collaboration, and parent/community engagement.

The agenda includes public hearings for the preliminary Local Control and Accountability Plan and the preliminary budget for the 2024-25 academic year. The board will receive reports covering student body, staff, bargaining representatives, enrollment, special education, elementary school activities, and bond updates. Key action items involve interdistrict transfer requests, the review and approval of the elementary school student/parent handbook, the establishment of a job description and salary schedule for a speech-language pathologist, the approval of the academic year CCAP course list, and a memorandum of understanding with the county office of education regarding IT services.

The board meeting agenda includes closed session discussions on labor negotiations, personnel matters, and anticipated litigation. Open session items cover reports from school-related groups, various budget and enrollment presentations, and the submission of an Agricultural Career Technical Education Incentive Grant. Additionally, the Board will consider a resolution for teacher assignments, a new high school science course, an FFA officers retreat, the definition of a student in good standing, several collective bargaining agreements and MOUs, as well as student transfer and shortened day requests.

This document outlines the Shandon Joint Unified School District's District Wide Safe School Plan. It is structured around four core components: fostering personal characteristics of students and staff to ensure safety, confidence, and excellence; maintaining safe and prideful physical environments; cultivating a positive social environment through supportive interactions; and nurturing a school culture that promotes safety, confidence, and academic achievement. The plan emphasizes violence and drug prevention, individual student needs, cultural diversity, and community collaboration to create an environment conducive to high academic achievement.

The board meeting agenda included an open session followed by a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation with legal counsel. The meeting also featured opportunities for public comment on both closed and open session items.