Steve Barnes

This document outlines the International Baccalaureate (IB) programs within the Conejo Valley Unified School District, detailing the TK-12 continuum of learning. It focuses on the implementation and progress of the Primary Years Programme (PYP) at Cypress Elementary, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) at Sequoia Middle School and Newbury Park High School, and the Diploma Programme (DP) at Newbury Park High School. The plan aims to develop internationally minded individuals, foster academic excellence, promote student ownership of learning, and cultivate diverse global perspectives, supported by a timeline of key milestones and student feedback.

The 2025-2026 Local Control and Accountability Plan for Conejo Valley Unified School District outlines a strategic direction focused on achieving optimal learning, equitable access, and positive student outcomes. It emphasizes four key goals: implementing student-focused actions for academic success, recruiting and retaining highly qualified staff, fostering robust two-way communication and community engagement, and enhancing student social, emotional, physical, and mental well-being. The plan is designed to improve outcomes for all students, with particular attention to high-needs student groups, and is monitored through various academic and engagement metrics.

This School Plan for Student Achievement outlines Westlake Hills Elementary School's strategic direction to enhance student achievement by maximizing resources and minimizing duplication of effort. Key focus areas include increasing proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics, improving progress and reclassification rates for English Language Learners, and fostering student connection and social-emotional well-being through activities promoting inclusion, engagement, reduced absenteeism, and low suspension rates. The plan emphasizes aligning with the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and supporting underserved students.

The meeting commenced with a Closed Session that included a Conference with Legal Counsel regarding anticipated and existing litigation, resulting in the approval of two Settlement Agreements for existing cases (OAH 2025060802 and OAH 2025081073). The Open Session included administering the Pledge of Allegiance and general announcements. Action items covered the adoption of resolutions for National School Counseling Week (February 2-6, 2026), National Black History Month, and the Lunar New Year. The Board also addressed committee assignments and reviewed a bond feasibility survey concerning a potential Local Facilities General Obligation Bond Measure for November 2026. The Consent Agenda involved numerous items, primarily focused on personnel assignments, fieldwork agreements with universities (Pepperdine, Grand Canyon, Biola), salary schedule approval for exempt employees, and approvals/ratifications for various contracts, purchase orders, disposal of surplus equipment, fund transfers, and safety plans. Information items included a presentation on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum and a discussion on the policy regarding challenging student course grades or records.

The Board meeting commenced with a Closed Session covering discussions related to public employee appointments, discipline, complaints, student discipline, pending litigation, and pupil services matters. Following the Closed Session, the Board approved the agenda, which included an addition regarding the Award of Contract for the EARTHS Magnet School Conversion. Key action items included the Board's response to Grand Jury Recommendations on District Consolidation, where the Board concurred with coordination of support services but did not concur with the consolidation of CVUSD and OPUSD. Further actions involved approving the revised 2009-2010 school calendar, approving a resolution for the Layoff/Reduction of Classified Positions, establishing new classified positions, approving Chinese 4 as a new high school world language pilot course, and approving the amended Civic Center Fee Schedule. The consent agenda included approvals for personnel assignments, student expulsions and readmissions, and awards of contracts for asphalt paving and electrical upgrades related to the EARTHS Magnet School Conversion and Conejo Valley High School, respectively. An information item concerned the approval of a Middle School Math Textbook and Materials Adoption.