Shawna Patterson

The board received public comments regarding administrative stability and principal turnover at Monte Gardens Elementary, with multiple parents requesting the reinstatement of the principal. Other concerns included the phase-out of the Spanish Dual Immersion program at Bancroft Elementary, as well as complaints regarding the professionalism and leadership practices of a school principal at Mount Diablo High School.

This document outlines the Mt. Diablo Unified School District's 2026-27 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), detailing the use of state and federal funds to improve student outcomes. The plan is structured around five principal goals: ensuring equitable education for all students, cultivating an inclusive learning community, fostering robust family and community engagement, empowering focal scholars for success, and improving attendance and graduation rates at specific high schools. Key focus areas include rigorous instruction in California State Standards, literacy development, social-emotional learning, positive school climate, diverse staff recruitment, and targeted support for various student groups including English learners, foster youth, and students with IEPs. The plan aims to enhance academic achievement, college and career readiness, and overall student well-being.

The document serves as a repository for the agendas, meeting slides, and minutes for the District English Learner Advisory Committee meetings held throughout the 2025-2026 academic year. The meetings were conducted at the Willow Creek Center and Oak Grove Middle School to facilitate district-level advisory discussions.

The meeting focused on the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) priorities. Key topics included the district's goals of equity, unity, and opportunity, alongside an overview of the district's operational departments, budget, and student population. The discussion covered the LCAP improvement cycle, the role of stakeholder engagement committees, and upcoming deadlines for public hearings and final approvals. Additionally, participants engaged in group discussions to provide feedback on proposed LCAP actions, including updates related to the Equity Multiplier funding.

The meeting featured a presentation on a new community program in Bay Point focused on health and resources, followed by an interactive workshop regarding the new mathematics curriculum, which aims to improve students' mathematical reasoning and problem-solving through multiple methods. A demonstration was provided on navigating the district website and MLL services page to ensure parents can access information in various languages. Additionally, the committee reviewed upcoming observances for the month, including awareness initiatives for developmental disabilities, reading, and nutrition, alongside an explanation of the mCLASS reading assessment tool used for evaluating student proficiency from Kindergarten through 8th grade.