Sonia Gomez Eckley

The District Advisory Committee / District English Learner Advisory Committee (DAC/DELAC) meeting included introductions, a review of ELAC/DELAC roles, and discussion of attendance and responsibilities. The committee reviewed core responsibilities, including the District Master Plan for English Learners and the LCAP. Officers were elected, and initial ELPAC and English Learner data were shared, along with grade-level and program trends. The ELD Master Plan was reviewed, and the upcoming ELD Program Newsletter was discussed. Parents raised concerns about accessing student data through the Aeries Parent Portal, and solutions were proposed. Future meeting requests were noted, including updates on Aeries access, reclassification, and interpreter availability.

The document is a Local Control and Accountability Plan for Bonita Unified School District, outlining the district's strategic direction through four main goals. The first goal, "Student Achievement," aims to provide high-quality learning environments and programs to support student achievement, with specific attention to closing achievement gaps for English learners, students with disabilities, socio-economically disadvantaged students, foster youth, and homeless students. The second goal, "School Safety & Climate," focuses on ensuring well-trained staff, quality instructional materials, safe and clean facilities, and other basic conditions for effective teaching and learning. The third goal, "Engagement," seeks to foster strong connections with students, parents, and the community to improve attendance, reduce chronic absenteeism, and promote social-emotional well-being and school connectedness. The fourth goal, "Equity Multiplier: Vista Opportunity School," is specifically designed to support 10th-grade students at Vista Opportunity School in credit recovery through a high-quality learning environment.

The Purchase Order Board List includes various transactions, such as Cal Card purchases, blanket orders, professional services contracts, and lease/maintenance agreements. These cover a range of items from office supplies and classroom materials to equipment repairs and services for different departments and schools. Specific purchases include items for computer information systems, educational services, special education, human resources, food services, and maintenance. Transactions also involve multiple vendors and schools within the district.

The Local Control and Accountability Plan for Bonita Unified School District focuses on providing students with a high-quality education that prepares them for college and careers. Key goals include promoting social and emotional well-being, improving school attendance, providing high-quality learning environments, ensuring school safety, and updating facilities to meet modern education and safety standards. The plan addresses the need for facility improvements, including HVAC, plumbing, fire alarm systems, security cameras, and portable classrooms, as well as upgrading science labs and vocational education classrooms.

Bonita Unified's strategic plan centers on preparing every student to live their purpose through core values: equity, mastery, and a focus on results. Equity ensures all students have access to education, receiving tailored support to overcome barriers. Mastery emphasizes sustained skill application, preventing the need to relearn concepts annually. A focus on results involves quantifying mastery for students and teachers, setting goals like 80% of students meeting English standards and 70% in math. The plan includes investing in math intervention programs and mental health support across all school sites, fostering a welcoming family environment where every employee contributes to student success.