Tara Di Pietro

The agenda for this meeting included several closed session items pertaining to personnel matters, specifically the resignation of an employee (#2026-1), conference with the labor negotiator regarding unrepresented individuals, and student private placement. During the open session, the Board planned to approve the Consent Agenda, which covered the minutes from the January 14, 2026 meeting, the financial report, revolving cash summary, and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with School Steps. Key action and discussion items included the approval of the 2025-2026 Safety Plan, review of the First Interim Report for 2025-2026, discussion of the Mid-Year Update to the LCAP, voting for the CSBA Delegate Assembly, approval of the 2026-2027 School Calendar, discussion of Placer County School Board Association Elections, and updates to numerous Board Policies covering areas such as parent rights, student records, conduct, health care, and safety.

The meeting agenda included provisions for Public Communication both before and after the Closed Session. The Closed Session addressed Personnel matters (employment/discipline/dismissal/release), Conference with Labor Negotiator concerning unrepresented individuals, and Student Private Placement. Key items in Open Session covered the approval of the School Accountability Report Card (SARC) and Board Policy Updates related to compensation, employee notifications, and sexual harassment policies. Additionally, there was a discussion regarding the receipt of the 2024-25 Audited Financial Statements, and a discussion/action on Board Policy 5141.5 concerning Mental Health.

The agenda includes communication from the public, a closed session covering personnel matters, labor negotiator conferences, and student private placements. The open session involves the reorganization of the Board of Trustees, including the election of a President, Vice President, and Clerk, the appointment of a Secretary, authorization of signatures, and the development of a schedule for regular meetings in 2026. Additionally, the agenda covers policy updates, selection of a County Committee District Voting Representative for 2026, the 2025-2026 First Interim Report, a dashboard update, and the 2025 Placer County Committee Election Results.

The discussion included $1.7 billion one-time Prop 98 funds for Student Support and Professional Development Discretionary Block Grant. Congress' recent cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may impact eligibility for free and reduced-priced meal (FRPM). It maintains 2.3% COLA and includes $1.9 billion deferral of LCFF apportionments from June 2026 to July 2026. It provides additional funds for maintaining full ELO-P implementation including $10.4 million to increase the min grant amount from $50k to $100k. It adds $1.2 billion for the TK add on per ADA to support the 10:1 student to staff ratio requirement. Risks to state budget and federal funding mean LEAs should exercise caution and consider increasing reserves to manage deferrals and funding reductions.

The 2025-26 Local Control and Accountability Plan for Alta-Dutch Flat Union Elementary School District focuses on ensuring that all K-8 students develop the academic, social, and emotional skills necessary to thrive in high school, equipping them with a strong foundation for continued educational success and lifelong learning. Key strategies include maintaining highly qualified teaching staff, providing access to standards-aligned curriculum, implementing targeted interventions, and fostering a positive school climate. The plan also emphasizes parent and community involvement to build stronger relationships between school, home, and community.