Sylvia Higgins

The committee discussed the review of the Summative ELPAC, noting that testing is complete and results are expected in early May. Additionally, the committee reviewed the purpose and interpretation of the Home Language Survey, specifically how responses to the survey determine the requirement for students to take the Initial ELPAC. The committee also formally approved an action regarding the Home Language Survey, clarifying that responses to question #4 will no longer automatically result in a TBD English Language Acquisition Status.

The Board of Trustees discussed several action items including the approval of school calendars for the 2023-2024 academic year for both the elementary and charter schools, the creation of an Academic Leadership Team through a side letter of agreement with WPECA, the adoption of new McGraw-Hill textbooks for electives, the establishment of a job description and salary schedule for the Senior Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, and the approval of a subscription for Frontline Comparative Analytics. The session also included closed session items pertaining to student matters, employee discipline, employee appointment, and superintendent performance evaluation.

The board meeting agenda included several key items, such as a closed session for labor negotiations, student discipline, personnel appointments, and employee releases. The meeting covered administrative and operational updates including enrollment figures, cash flow reports, maintenance and technology assessments, and stakeholder survey results. Action items involved the approval of numerous inter-district transfers, resignation dates, hiring of certificated positions, approval of unaudited actuals, and resolutions regarding GANN amendments and Williams Act textbook compliance.

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting to discuss and approve key fiscal and operational matters, including the 2025-2026 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for both the West Park Elementary School and West Park Charter Academy, as well as the adoption of the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget. Additionally, the Board reviewed and approved the process and timeline for filling a board vacancy and held a closed session to discuss labor negotiations, personnel appointments, and the superintendent's performance evaluation.

The meetings covered a range of operational and academic topics, including budget adoption, Local Control Accountability Plan approvals for both the elementary and charter schools, and the authorization of a property purchase agreement. Key actions included approving various service and staffing agreements, updating management salary schedules, and reviewing financial reports such as payroll and warrants. Discussions also addressed student graduation, summer school programs, instructional data analysis, and the ongoing process for filling a board vacancy.