Elk Grove Unified School District

The board received presentations regarding student regional reports, athletic achievements, and educational honors for several schools. Resolutions were adopted to recognize World Rare Disease Day and National School Counseling Week. The meeting addressed student expulsion and readmission requests. The consent agenda included the approval of board policy updates, personnel actions, acceptance of gifts, various contracts and MOUs, purchase order modifications, surplus property disposal, and out-of-state field trips. Additionally, the board heard public comments concerning proposed increases in board member compensation and reviewed a summary report on open enrollment requests for the upcoming school year.

This document outlines Elk Grove Unified School District's strategy for aligning federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) funds with its Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) to achieve district-wide strategic goals. The plan centers on four key areas: ensuring high-quality curriculum, instruction, and assessment; providing targeted supports and interventions for specific student groups; cultivating student wellness; and fostering strong family and community engagement. The district integrates federal, state, and local resources to promote continuous school improvement, close achievement gaps, and support equitable educational outcomes for all students, with particular focus on underserved populations and preparing students for post-secondary success.

The board meeting included a review of the 2026-27 Governor's Budget and its potential impact on TK-12 education. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to analyzing student suspension data as part of an effort to move toward a more developmental and educational model of student discipline, replacing previous zero-tolerance policies. Additionally, the board received a legal update concerning new legislation relevant to the district and approved consent agenda items.

The special meeting included an announcement regarding the availability of live streaming for future in-person board meetings. Key discussions covered an overview of the day provided by the Superintendent, an update on the proposed 2026-27 Governor's Budget and its impact on TK-12 Education, and a multi-year comparative analysis of first-semester student suspensions focusing on reducing exclusionary discipline and the district's shift towards a developmental/educational model. A legal update was also provided regarding new legislation impacting school districts.

The meeting commenced with a closed session to discuss real property negotiations, public employee discipline/dismissal/release/complaint, and labor negotiations. The open session included welcome remarks and an announcement regarding live streaming availability. Recognitions were given to a student for dedication at Dillard Elementary School, 66 schools for PBIS Coalition recognition, and Elliott Ranch Elementary School as a 2025 California Blue Ribbon School nominee. Key actions included approving student expulsion recommendations, approving a comprehensive consent agenda covering policy updates, personnel actions, investment reports, warrant registers, grant contracts, and several construction-related change orders and contract awards (including plumbing parts, cleaning supplies, and site improvements at Jessie Baker School and Robert L. Trigg Education Center). The Board also authorized RFPs for a forms and workflow automation solution and a student attendance intervention system. Discussions with bargaining units addressed budget priorities and concerns over staff reductions and contract negotiations. The Board confirmed budget priority recommendations in discussion items. Final actions involved approving the charter renewal for Gateway Community Charter (GCC) / Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy (SAVA) and approving the calendar conversion of Arnold Adreani Elementary School from a Traditional to a Multi-Track Year-Round calendar.