Stephanie Dietz

This program plan outlines the framework for the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) for Central Union Elementary School District. It details a comprehensive approach to providing after-school services, focusing on creating a safe and supportive environment, fostering active and engaged learning, promoting skill-building, empowering youth voice, encouraging healthy choices, ensuring diversity and equity, and employing quality staff. The plan emphasizes data-driven decision-making, cultural responsiveness, and strong family and community partnerships to achieve academic growth, language development, and overall student success.

The board focused on various district operations, including the acceptance of a Kitchen Infrastructure and Training grant and approval of service agreements for fiscal management, professional development in behavior systems, and facilities maintenance. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved salary schedule updates, teacher and classified employee association master contract revisions, and the purchase of student safety and web filtering services. Public hearings were held regarding the District Local Control Accountability Plan and the annual district budget, and board member appointments were addressed.

The board discussed multiple action items including the approval of the local control accountability plan, district budget, and various resolutions concerning budget transfers, delegation of powers, and the education protection act. Further business included the approval of consolidated applications for funding, the district local indicators report, and the cancellation of a future board meeting. Additionally, the superintendent's contract extension and various agreements for professional development, fingerprinting, and technology services were reviewed.

The council discussed student data, including academic progress, attendance, behavior, and activity participation rates. Key agenda items included the Student Attendance Review Board process, the Local Control Accountability Plan for the upcoming year, budget updates for American Indian Early Childhood Education, Johnson-O-Malley funding, and Title VI funding to support Native American student achievement. Committee members provided academic and event updates for participating school districts and engaged in parent and public input sessions.

The Board meeting included an interview with a potential board candidate for Area 1. The Board reviewed district reports, including business and superintendent updates, and received information regarding the Spring NAFIS conference and the Williams Compliance Report. New business items addressed the approval of monthly business activities, adoption of a resolution recognizing the Month of the Military Child, approval of an annual agreement for preschool operations, extension of an audit services agreement, a valuation study, a teacher induction agreement, and the appointment of a new board member. The Board also entered a closed session for labor negotiations.