El Monte Union High School District

The agenda focuses on legal compliance requirements for the District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC), including a proposal to amend the bylaws to reduce the annual meeting requirement from five to four sessions. Additional topics include a presentation on the Seal of Biliteracy, reports from school-level English Learner Advisory Committees, and announcements regarding an upcoming parent and volunteer recognition luncheon. The meeting concludes with a session evaluation and report form submission.

The Board of Trustees held a meeting that included a closed session regarding public employee discipline, dismissal, or release. The meeting also featured a formal recognition ceremony for Alma Fuente, celebrating her appointment as a judge to the Los Angeles County Superior Court, highlighting her background in law and her previous service as a city council member.

This ESSER III Expenditure Plan outlines how the El Monte Union High School District intends to utilize its ESSER III funds to address students' academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs, and to mitigate opportunity gaps exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan prioritizes strategies for continuous and safe in-person learning, including facility upgrades and health safety protocols, and addressing lost instructional time through expanded learning opportunities, academic interventions, and mental health support. Its development involved extensive community engagement and stakeholder input.

The meeting focused on compliance topics regarding the district's master plan for English learners, including the classification of individual education plans and the assessment of needs for English learners across the district. The committee also discussed requirements for instructional staff, reports from school-level English Learner Advisory Committees, and administrative announcements regarding upcoming parent recognition events and future committee sessions.

The student panel virtual meeting addressed key concerns regarding the district's distance learning plan, academic support, and extracurricular activities during the school reopening process. Discussions included the fall semester schedule, requirements for senate bill 98 compliance, access to technology and devices, and protocols for participating in sports under new safety guidelines. Additionally, the panel covered plans for grab-and-go meal distribution, virtual club engagement, and upcoming school-related events.