Silvia San Martin

This document outlines the Pomona Unified School District's learning and assistance continuity plan for the 2020-2021 school year, developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan addresses the impact of the pandemic on the community and details efforts in stakeholder engagement, continuity of instruction, distance learning, access to devices and connectivity, student engagement, professional development for staff, and adjusted roles and responsibilities. It prioritizes support for students with unique needs, including homeless students, students with disabilities, English learners, foster youth, and African American students. Key strategies focus on addressing learning loss, ensuring mental health and social-emotional well-being, and providing school nutrition.

The board discussed several items during the session, including settlement agreements for existing litigation, recognition of student athletic and academic achievements, and the LCAP survey results. The meeting also involved administrative updates, reports from various labor organizations, and public comments on diverse topics such as school consolidations, facility agreements, and specific agenda items. Actions were taken regarding the designation of a board clerk, the consolidation of schools, the declaration of surplus real property, and the approval of real estate purchase and sale agreements.

The board discussed and addressed several key agenda items including public comment guidelines, a closed session regarding labor negotiations, employee discipline, pending litigation, and the superintendent's performance evaluation. The meeting included various staff presentations such as student performances and academic achievement recognitions. Extensive focus was placed on the consent calendar, which covers educational services, human resources, position control, and business services. Specific approvals were made regarding Juneteenth celebrations, overnight field trips, certificated personnel assignments, and various fiscal agreements including after-school staffing and construction contracts. Furthermore, public hearings were conducted for the Local Control Accountability Plan, the 2025-26 budget, the annual service and budget plans, and a charter school renewal petition.

The board conducted a closed session to perform a public employee evaluation for the position of Superintendent. During the open session, the board received comments from the public regarding the superintendent evaluation, the Strategic and VAPA Plan, and general concerns from parents, followed by concluding comments and announcements from the board and superintendent.

This document outlines the Pomona Unified School District's comprehensive approach to supporting student, staff, and family well-being and academic success. Key priorities include establishing safe and empowering learning environments through relationship-first strategies and fostering cross-departmental collaboration. The district provides multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) for academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs, alongside early intervention programs and extensive mental health services, particularly for grief. It emphasizes enhanced communication with families and offers practical resources. The overall vision is to cultivate a flexible and graceful environment that understands diverse experiences, ensuring all individuals thrive and succeed.