Liberty Union High School District

This document outlines various educational policies and student rights for a school district, encompassing details on the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) priorities, services for specific student populations including homeless, migratory, and foster youth, and language acquisition programs. It also covers academic counseling, curriculum review rights, policies regarding comprehensive sexual health education, personal belief surveys, and the option for alternative projects to animal dissection. Furthermore, it provides information on college and career planning tools.

This Board Policy outlines the framework for the district's Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). The LCAP's primary purpose is to ensure the effective use of funding to improve outcomes for all students, particularly those who are unduplicated or belong to at-risk subgroups, through a comprehensive, data-driven planning process. Key components include identifying annual goals, aligning with the district budget, facilitating continuous improvement, establishing advisory committees, conducting public hearings, and ongoing monitoring and revision of the plan. The policy emphasizes consultation with various stakeholders, including teachers, parents, students, and community members.

The meeting focused on committee business, including the distribution of an updated contact sheet and an announcement regarding the passing of committee member Charlene Souza, with Beverly Cleland agreeing to fill the vacancy. Key agenda items involved revisiting the roles and responsibilities of the Committee on Citizens' Oversight (COC) and reviewing Phase I projects, associated timelines, and project maps. Additionally, the current expenditure report was reviewed.

The meeting agenda for the Citizens' Oversight Committee included standard items such as roll call and public comment regarding Measure U General Obligation Bonds proceeds expenditure. Key discussion topics involved review of current expenditure reports, updates on Measure U projects, and a discussion regarding the CCC Grand Jury Report from MDUSD. The committee also planned for the next meeting scheduled for January 2026.

The Citizens' Oversight Committee meeting included the review of updated Phase I projects and timelines, where sketches and diagrams of the current bond projects were presented. The committee also reviewed the current expenditure report, focusing on construction costs versus project costs and the role of the DSA. The committee acknowledged receipt of these reports and was informed that audits and updated expenditure reports would be provided at the subsequent meeting.