East Nicolaus Joint Union High School District

This document details the Comprehensive School Safety Plan for East Nicolaus High School, aiming to provide a safe and supportive environment for students and staff. It outlines strategies, programs, and procedures covering emergency response protocols, student discipline, attendance improvement, and the cultivation of a positive school culture. Key focus areas include proactive safety measures, bullying and harassment policies, disaster and emergency management, and an instructional continuity plan to ensure academic support during unforeseen events.

This document outlines the educational roadmap for students, focusing on academic excellence, individual achievement, and future success. It details the school's vision and mission, graduation requirements, college entrance criteria, and comprehensive CTE (Career Technical Education) pathways including AG Mechanics, Agriscience, Food Service and Hospitality, Ornamental Horticulture, and Business Management. The plan aims to prepare students for diverse post-secondary opportunities, fostering leadership skills and responsible community engagement.

This Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the East Nicolaus Joint Union High School District outlines the district's strategic direction for the 2024-2027 period, with a focus on the 2025/26 school year. The plan is designed to improve student outcomes by addressing three main goals: enhancing academic achievement and closing gaps through targeted interventions and support; ensuring all students are college and career ready through rigorous programs; and fostering continuous communication and engagement with students, parents, staff, and the community. Key priorities include increasing academic rigor, developing career technical education (CTE) pathways, improving attendance, and strengthening parent involvement, particularly for high-needs students.

The meeting agenda included closed and open sessions with public comment periods. Closed session topics involved conference with labor negotiators (ENTA) and anticipated litigation. The open session featured discussions on the School Safety Plan, Transportation Plan, Mid-Year LCAP review, CSBA Board Policy updates (January 2026 list), and DOC/Inter-District Class size cap/Lottery discussion. Action items included reviewing and approving CSBA Board Policy Updates (November 2025 list), the 2025-2026 School Safety Plan, the 2025-2026 Transportation Plan, changes to the Spanish Curriculum for Spring 2026, Server Installation Phase II approval, and the review and approval of Resolution #2526-V regarding the transition to By-Trustee Area Board Elections. The document also contains supplementary materials for the Transportation Service Plan and the Mid-Year 2025/26 LCAP Update.

The meeting included a presentation and discussion on the 2025-2026 District of Choice Report, an outline of differences between Inter-District and District of Choice options, a review of vaping policy options, a discussion on board policy regarding spending limits without prior board approval, and a discussion regarding the Freshman Baseball team. The agenda also included athletic director and director of guidance updates, superintendent/principal updates on CTE/Facilities and Staffing, and ENTA Negotiations. The board reviewed and approved Williams Uniform Quarterly Complaints and revisions to the school vaping policy. Future agenda items include Sutter Pointe, board policy on spending limits without prior board approval, and research/board policy on candidate's statements and tie votes. The board also convened in closed session to discuss existing litigation and a public employee's discipline/dismissal/release.