Sandra Arellano

The meeting agenda covered significant School Site Council (SSC) business, including reviewing and potentially modifying the School Site Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) goals, strategies, and funding based on data review and committee recommendations. Key discussion points involved the Title I Parent & Family Engagement Policy, the School-Parent Compact, review of the SSC Bylaws, and discussion regarding the DAC, ELAC Merger. The budget segment focused on updating categorical funding based on data and committee input. The Data Review section included consideration of site-developed, district, and quarterly target data. The DAC and ELAC segments addressed reports, training, and the status of the EL Program. Specific actions included discussion and voting on the 2024-2025 Categorical Budget Proposal and a review of Categorical Account Balances.

This document outlines the monitoring framework, goals, actions, and resources for the San Diego Unified School District's 2025-26 Local Control and Accountability Plan. It focuses on five key strategic areas: Student Wellness, Effective Communication and Literacy, Problem-Solving in Mathematics, College and Career Readiness, and Equity, Access, and Targeted Support for State Designated Schools. The plan details measurable objectives and actions to improve student outcomes across these domains, with a strong emphasis on equitable implementation and support for all student populations.

The primary discussion focused on item C3: a resolution recognizing and honoring the Lunar New Year 2026. Trustees provided comments highlighting the significance of the holiday for their districts, especially those with large Asian communities, emphasizing themes of renewal, gratitude, hope, honoring ancestors, and cultural enrichment within the school community. The resolution was subsequently moved, seconded, and passed unanimously.

The San Diego Unified School District's LCAP Federal Addendum outlines the use of federal funds to supplement its Local Control Accountability Plan and meet ESSA provisions. It is structured around six core goals: Closing the Achievement Gap, ensuring Access to Broad and Challenging Curriculum, fostering Quality Leadership, Teaching and Learning, creating a Positive School Environment, Climate, and Culture, promoting Family and Community Engagement, and providing Well-Orchestrated Districtwide Support Services and Communications. The plan details strategies for utilizing federal funds to provide targeted supplemental supports for specific student groups, enhance parent and family engagement, address educator equity, support professional growth, and ensure effective use of funds for well-rounded education, safe students, and technology, all aimed at improving overall student achievement.

The meeting included public comments primarily focused on the urgent need to repair and upgrade the athletic facilities at Mission Bay High School. Speakers detailed safety concerns regarding the field's condition, citing mud holes, divots, and unsafe press box arrangements, which have led to student injuries. Concerns were also raised about the diversion of Proposition S funds intended for the field's improvement and the lack of equivalent facilities compared to other schools, potentially leading to liability issues and Title IX violations. Further discussion involved the upcoming national census, with a request for the Superintendent to develop a strategy to ensure high student family participation. Finally, concerns were raised regarding administrative efficiency and resource allocation at Morris High School, specifically concerning overtime pay for training staff on data systems when skilled internal personnel are available.