Guadalupe Centers Schools

The meeting included the unanimous approval of the Consent Agenda, which covered previous meeting minutes from November and December 2021, a Special Board Meeting from January 3, 2022, HR staffing reports, and financial statements/check registers for November and December 2021. Key discussions included deferring approval of the Website Developer contract pending review, and unanimously approving the continuation of the Middle School Campus Lease and High School Campus Lease, both extending to 2023. The board also unanimously approved the COVID 2021-2022 Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan (SRCSP). The Superintendent's Report highlighted student assessment growth (NWEA), basketball team success, positive impact from the new band instructor, confirmation of the Charter Renewal through June 30, 2027, and an assessment update showing non-ELL and ELL student achievement comparable to pre-pandemic levels, with a closing of the IEP performance gap. The Special Services presentation detailed current staffing, student services retention rates, and future growth goals. The Operations Report noted December meal production numbers and high work order completion rates for maintenance. Committee reports confirmed discussions on finance, the Board Retreat held on January 22, ELD professional development, and the High School internship program. In Old Business, Octavio Villalobos was recommended for the vacant Board seat. In New Business, slight revisions to the COVID Safe Return Plan aligning with CDC guidelines were added to the agenda for a vote. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, and student issues.

The meeting included an executive session to discuss legal, real estate, personnel, and student issues. The board reviewed the HR Board Report as presented on the Consent Agenda.

The board meeting included recognition of staff and students of the month from each building. The consent agenda included approval of the HR Board Staff Report, Financial Statement, Check Register, bids for phone company, ratification for Smart Pro to purchase devices for testing, UMKC Dual Credit Program, Twig Education, and Savvas HS Social Studies. The TCI Social Studies curriculum for the Middle School was approved. Principals gave building reports. A new board doc platform was shared. Enrollment numbers were shared. The resignation from board member Claudia Dominguez was mentioned.

The meeting included the Superintendent's report, covering 2024 Excellence in Education Award winners, a building report from principals, assessment results, and a summer renovation presentation. Action items included approval of two bus driver FTE positions, a consent agenda (including financial statements, various agreements, and memberships), board policies, and internet/WIFI bids for GES. The meeting also included committee reports, old and new business, public comment, and an executive session.

The meeting agenda includes a consent agenda covering various items such as meeting minutes, financial statements, and contract renewals. Key actions involve approving Transportant, a DESE special education compliance plan, and revised school admission and withdrawal policies. The meeting also includes a Chief of School's report, old and new business, public comment, an executive session, and adjournment.