Modesto City Elementary School District

The 1533rd regular board meeting commenced with a roll call confirming a quorum, noting one trustee was absent. The session proceeded with receiving public comments related to closed session items before the board convened into a closed session. Public comments received via email or voicemail prior to noon on the meeting day were noted as transcribed and provided to members, but not read aloud.

This document introduces dual enrollment as an opportunity for high school students to earn college credit while still in high school, acting as an express line to college and career readiness. It outlines the benefits, including earning college credit, potentially boosting GPA, saving time and money through free tuition, and gaining job-ready skills. The program emphasizes support from school counselors and tools like School Links to explore options and track progress, connecting high school to college and various career paths.

This document outlines the school's plan of actions to enhance student academic performance and improve the educational program. Key strategic goals include improving English Language Arts and Math proficiency, increasing student attendance, implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), promoting academic equity, opportunity, and awareness, and fostering greater parent involvement. The plan details strategies, activities, and budgeted expenditures to achieve these objectives, with a focus on data-driven analysis and continuous improvement to support all student groups.

This School Student Achievement Plan for Elihu Beard Elementary School aims to elevate student academic performance and improve the overall educational program. The plan outlines goals and strategies across key areas including English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Attendance, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Equity, Opportunity, Academic Awareness, and Parental Involvement. It emphasizes professional development, academic interventions, and strong family and community engagement to foster an inclusive and motivating learning environment, preparing students for future success.

The proceedings began with initial comments regarding the opening of doors for the closed session. Following roll call confirmation establishing a quorum, the President called the 1534th regular board meeting to order. A segment was dedicated to public comment concerning closed session items. The chair noted that any public comments received via email or voicemail after agenda posting and before noon on the day of the meeting would be transcribed and distributed to board members but would not be read aloud during the session; these comments would be approved at a future meeting. The initial agenda item addressed public comments for closed session items, which were reported as none.