Hawthorne School District

This document outlines the Hawthorne School District's strategic priorities and goals. Key areas of focus include maximizing student achievement through effective instruction and family engagement, ensuring a safe and healthy educational environment, maintaining fiscal responsibility, fostering a positive district culture built on respect and inclusion, enhancing parent and family involvement, and strengthening community outreach and partnerships.

The board discussed and unanimously approved the renewal of Request for Proposal No. FS24-25-1 for the distribution of frozen, refrigerated, and processed USDA foods, miscellaneous food products, and supplies. The renewal with Gold Star Foods, Driftwood Dairy, and Victor's Market is effective for the 2026-2027 fiscal year with an estimated annual cost of four hundred fifty thousand dollars.

The District Advisory Council meeting focused on the review of LCAP survey results and gathered parental feedback regarding those findings. The session also included a period for questions, concerns, comments, and suggestions from stakeholders.

The meeting agenda focused on the presentation and review of LCAP survey results. It also included a dedicated segment for parent input regarding these survey findings, as well as an opportunity for participants to address questions, concerns, comments, and suggestions.

The committee reviewed the responsibilities of the DELAC, discussed a comprehensive needs assessment to support English language development programs, and received an update on student reclassification processes including the transition to IXL for basic skills assessment at the Hawthorne Math and Science Academy. Additionally, the committee was briefed on the upcoming ELPAC testing window and reviewed components of the District Master Plan for English Learners, focusing on procedures for diverse students and program options.