Salima Saleem Gowani

The meeting agenda covered the adoption of the agenda, flag salute, and discussions focused on board goals related to academic standards, educational opportunities, and facility improvements. Information items included student leadership reports, staff reports, administrator reports (Superintendent and Principal), the first reading of updated CSBA Board Policies for January 2026, and the mid-year update on the 2025-2026 Local Control Accountability Plan. Action items included the approval of the Consent Agenda (which covered minutes from June 24, 2025, and payment of warrants), approval of the 2025-2026 School Plan for Student Achievement, approval of the 2025-2026 Comprehensive School Safety Plan, approval of the 2026 Ballot for CSBA Delegate Assembly, approval of the 2025-2026 Consolidated Application-Winter Release, and approval of a resolution regarding the non-reelection and release from employment of seven temporary certificated employees. The board also planned to adjourn to closed session to discuss student discipline, public employee matters, and personnel actions.

The meeting included discussions on several key topics, such as the appointment of SSC officers, including the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary. Safety and security concerns were addressed, including the possibility of obtaining a School Resource Officer (SRO) and the use of security guards for drop-off and dismissal times. Members also discussed the district's budget allowance for safety and security and reviewed the bylaws.

The plan outlines the LEA's strategy for using federal funds to enhance local priorities, improve academic achievement, increase student engagement, and support English learners, foster youth, and students from low-income families. It details efforts to align federal funds with state and local resources through integrated planning, strategic bundling, cross-program coordination, evidence-based decisions, and ongoing collaboration. The plan also addresses specific ESSA provisions, including monitoring student progress, reducing overuse of discipline practices, and providing career technical and work-based opportunities.

The Liberty Elementary School District's 2025-26 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) focuses on student progress toward proficiency in state-adopted standards, particularly for English learners and students with disabilities, and aims to create a safe, positive learning environment. Key strategies include providing supplemental instructional materials, data support programs, and qualified intervention staff. The plan also emphasizes connecting families with community resources, offering behavioral and mental health services, and ensuring campus safety.

The document is a budget overview for parents of Liberty Elementary School District for the school year 2025-26. It details the projected general fund revenue, budgeted expenditures, and specifically addresses the funds and expenditures related to high-needs students. The overview explains how the district intends to use state funds, particularly those from the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), and describes the planned actions and services in the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). It also updates on the increased or improved services for high-needs students in the 2024-25 school year, comparing budgeted versus actual expenditures and explaining any differences.