Samantha L. Carmona

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a roll call. The agenda included a public hearing segment for audience comments on non-agenda topics, with instructions provided for email submissions before a specified deadline. The informational items focused on board development and training aimed at improving board effectiveness and fostering collaborative work. The facilitators introduced foundational concepts, referencing the 'Lighthouse Study' findings related to key areas boards should monitor, such as student achievement, creating conditions for success, holding the system accountable, building collective will across the district, and learning together as a team. Time was also taken for brief introductions among the board members.

The key discussion topics included the Public Forum, Bargaining Unit and Board Communications, and the Consent Agenda items covering the approval of the February 10, 2026, minutes, payroll statements totaling $254,480.09, and expenditure statements totaling $168,725.14. Informational items included reports from the Principal, Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent. The agenda featured public hearings for the disclosure of initial proposals for contract reopener negotiations with MUTA for the 2026-2027 period. Action items included the discussion and approval for hiring coaches for Flag Football and Girls Basketball, approval of the 2026-2027 initial negotiations proposal of MUTA, approval of resolutions authorizing the layoff of vacant classified positions and the reduction in hours of classified positions due to lack of work and/or funds, and the discussion and approval of the 2025-2026 Second Interim Budget. The meeting concluded with a closed session to discuss labor negotiations and public employee discipline.

This Local Control Accountability Plan for Meadows Union Elementary School District, covering 2017-2020, outlines seven key goals. These goals focus on improving student achievement in English language arts and mathematics, enhancing school climate and student wellbeing, promoting meaningful parental participation, increasing English learner achievement, improving school facilities, ensuring access to core curriculum by fully credentialed teachers, and expanding student access to technology. The plan reviews past performance for 2017-18 and details actions and services for 2018-19 and 2019-20 to achieve these objectives.

The meeting began with a roll call and public forum where a visitor discussed plans for a field trip to Boston. The Board then moved to a closed session to consider matters related to employee appointment, employment, evaluation, discipline, or dismissal for several positions, including Special Education Teacher and Bus/Custodian/Maintenance staff. Following the closed session, the Board reconvened and reported no action taken that required reporting out, though action items were scheduled for open session later. Key discussions included welcoming everyone back for the new year, noting the success of the first days of school, and expressing anticipation for the start of the new gymnasium construction. Staff communications highlighted an upcoming Back to School Night. Action items focused on the approval of the agenda, the minutes from the August 8, 2017 meeting, and the hiring of several personnel: one full-time special education teacher, one temporary part-time bus driver/custodian/maintenance worker, two playground supervisors, and several classified substitutes. The Board also considered the enrollment of a specific student for the 2017-2018 school year.

The meeting included introductory procedures followed by a public forum and communications from the board and staff. A public hearing was scheduled regarding the 2017-2018 Initial Negotiation Proposal of the District to the Meadows Union Teachers Association (MUTA). Discussion and action items covered the potential adoption of this initial proposal, approval to hire three extra-help cafeteria helpers for general support and additional hires for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) At-Risk Program Sites, the adoption of Board Policy No. 7000 concerning food and nutrition services procedures, acceptance of two employee resignations (a Classified Pupil Supervisor and a Certificated Migrant Education Program Specialist), approval of the MOU renewal with the Imperial County Office of Education for Technical Support Services for fiscal year 2018-2019, approval of additional consultation days and mileage stipend for Sue Anderson, and approval of subcontractor bids for the Gymnasium/Multipurpose construction project. The board also planned for a Closed Session to discuss public employee matters and negotiations.