Sara Coronado

The key discussions and potential actions for this board meeting included approval of the agenda, public comments, a resolution concerning the continuing authority to hold virtual meetings under AB 361, and the Executive Director's Report. The consent agenda covered the approval of minutes from previous Special and Regular Board Meetings in September 2022, as well as the 2022-2023 Employee Handbook, Parent Student Handbook, Compensation Policy, and Evaluation Policy. Other agenda items involved discussion and potential action on the September Financials with the August Check Register, the Civility Policy, and anticipated litigation in closed session. Additionally, the meeting included recognitions for 'Mission Vista Academy Top Testers' and updates on Parent University, the MVA Library, October Park Day, Star 360 results, and Space Academy programs.

This document is a Federal Addendum Template outlining Mission Vista Academy's strategy for utilizing federal ESSA funds to align with and supplement its Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) goals. It details the planned use of Title I, II, III, and IV funds to enhance academic programs, improve mathematics instruction for specific grade levels, provide comprehensive professional development for staff, address the academic and language needs of English Learners, and ensure support for homeless students. The plan also emphasizes parent and family engagement, educator equity, and facilitating student transitions across educational stages to foster student success and meet state academic standards.

The agenda for the board meeting included several key discussion and potential action items. These topics cover the review and potential action on the September Financial Report, discussion regarding a resolution to delegate authority to certify examinations for the State Seal of Biliteracy, and discussion and potential action on a resolution approving student awards. The agenda also included an Executive Director's Report and a Consent Agenda covering items such as the Special Board Meeting Minutes from September 12, 2024, Admissions/ Public Random Drawing/ Lottery Policy, the 2024-2025 Employee Handbook, the 2024-2025 Parent Student Handbook, and Invoices over $100,000. Further agenda items involved Board Member Training on Legislative Updates and a Closed Session scheduled for an Employee Performance Evaluation of the Executive Director.

Key discussions and potential actions for the meeting included the 2025-2026 First Interim Report, the 2024-2025 Audit Report, the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Federal Addendum, the Comprehensive Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Education Policy, and the 2026-2027 School Calendar. Other agenda items involved reports on Teaching Assignment Monitoring Outcomes (TAMO) data and Annual Math Placement Data. The Consent Agenda covered routine items such as approving the September 11, 2025, Board Meeting Minutes, the 2025-2026 Parent Student Handbook, and several operational policies related to 504 plans, medication administration, transportation for disabled students, homeless education, reduced schedules, compensation, and employee expenses, along with invoices over $100,000. The board also scheduled training on legislative updates and discussed general board member responsibilities.

The special scheduled board meeting included a public hearing regarding the Independent Study Policy, which opened and closed quickly with no comments heard. Following the hearing, the Board discussed and unanimously approved updates to the Independent Study Policy. Subsequently, the updated Master Agreement, which aligns with the new policy, was also discussed and unanimously approved.