Tim Golden

The board discussed and approved several personnel matters, including vice principal placements and the appointment of an interim director of operations, as well as student non-public school placements. The superintendent provided updates on facility preparations for the new school year and the new teacher boot camp. The board approved a bond refunding resolution to refinance existing bonds, a 30% increase to the certificated substitute daily rate, revised job descriptions for maintenance and operations staff, and a revised salary schedule for the supervisory group to ensure CalPERS compliance. Additionally, the board approved provisional intern permits and held a public hearing for bargaining reopeners.

This document outlines the governance, administrative structure, policies, and procedures for the Lodi Area Special Education Region (LASER) SELPA. It details coordinated systems for identification, assessment, procedural safeguards, staff development, parent education, curriculum alignment, data collection, interagency agreements, and fiscal administration. The plan aims to ensure the provision of Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and full educational opportunities for all students with disabilities across participating Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), emphasizing compliance with state and federal regulations and continuous program improvement.

This strategic plan, developed with community input, outlines a collaborative approach to build strong foundations, foster intentional learning, and create successful futures. It focuses on five key areas: Academic Excellence, ensuring equitable access to high-quality instruction; Student Safety and Belonging, creating secure and supportive learning environments; Future Readiness and Success, providing resources for college and career preparation; Staff Success, recruiting and retaining highly qualified personnel with continuous development; and Community Engagement, maintaining strong communication and promoting a positive school culture. These initiatives are designed to guide the district over the next five years towards student success and overall community well-being.

This five-year strategic plan, 'Nuestra próxima etapa,' for the Lodi Unified School District, outlines a roadmap developed from collective input from its community. It focuses on building strong foundations, fostering intentional learning, and creating successful futures. The plan is structured around five key areas: academic excellence, student safety and well-being, future readiness and success, employee success, and community engagement, aiming to provide high-quality education, support holistic development, prepare students for their post-graduation paths, ensure a thriving staff, and foster robust community partnerships.

This document, titled 'Our Next Chapter,' provides a brief overview of the Lodi Unified School District's Five-Year Strategic Plan. It aims to build strong foundations, cultivate intentional learning, and create successful futures by focusing on five core areas: Academic Excellence, Safety and Student Belonging, Future Readiness and Success, Employee Success, and Community Engagement. The plan emphasizes providing high-quality instruction, ensuring safe environments, equipping students with future-ready skills, supporting staff, and fostering strong community communication and involvement.