Toni Maese

This plan for Christa McAuliffe Elementary School outlines strategies to improve student achievement across key academic areas and enhance the overall educational environment. Key strategic goals include improving English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency for all students and specific subgroups (English Learners, Socioeconomically Disadvantaged, Students with Disabilities), ensuring a comprehensive educational experience through science, technology, and library enhancements, reducing suspensions and chronic absenteeism, and strengthening family and community engagement. The plan emphasizes data-driven decision-making, professional development, and multi-tiered systems of support to achieve these objectives.

The board meeting included deliberations on student expulsions, the appointment of labor negotiators for the superintendent position, and the acknowledgment of an initial proposal from Teamsters Local 87. Retirement resolutions were presented to honor district staff, and updates were provided on the superintendent's report and the district's IMPACT program. The board approved various agreements and extensions, including construction contracts for Mountain View TK-8 School, trade contract assignments, and a tentative agreement regarding the addition of school psychologists to the certificated bargaining unit. Additionally, several board policies were presented for a first reading, and commercial warrant registers were approved.

This Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the Panama-Buena Vista Union School District outlines a roadmap to provide all students with a strong foundation in academic, behavioral, and social-emotional skills. The plan prioritizes equitable conditions for learning through qualified staff, well-maintained facilities, and robust instructional materials. Key focus areas include enhancing student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and English Language Development, as well as cultivating a safe and positive school climate by engaging all educational partners. The LCAP emphasizes continuous improvement, an equity lens, and a culture of purpose, caring, and results.

The Board addressed multiple agenda items including the enrollment/admission of an expelled student, the appointment of an Assistant Superintendent for Business Services, and various public hearings regarding school facilities and fees. The Board recognized student speech participants and basketball champions. Superintendent and staff reports highlighted the success of various schools as California Distinguished Schools and progress on district website updates. The Board also discussed the naming of a new TK-8 school, adopting 'Mountain View TK-8 School' as the chosen name. Additional actions included the adoption of revised board policies, approval of the 2023-24 Second Interim Report, and authorization of payroll and commercial warrant registers.

This School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) for Louise Sandrini Elementary School outlines how resources will be utilized to meet the instructional needs of all students, particularly those at risk, aligning with District LCAP goals. The plan aims to empower each child as a lifelong learner, fostering academic excellence in English Language Arts/Literacy/ELD and Mathematics for all students and specific subgroups. It also focuses on providing comprehensive educational experiences including critical thinking, cultural awareness, and social-emotional learning; integrating educational supports to reduce chronic truancy and suspension rates; enhancing family and community engagement; and strengthening staff professional development.