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The meeting included announcements about upcoming SAC agenda and meeting dates, as well as District Accountability Meetings. Attendees were welcomed, and the purpose and responsibilities of the SAC and its officers were reviewed. New business included discussion of SAC binders, bylaws, the Unified Improvement Plan, officer elections, mastery learning goals, and a summary of Spring CMAS and College Board Assessments. School zone safety was also discussed, with consideration given to additional signage and increased communication to parents and students. Celebrations included a donation for library materials and supplies, and a request for a classroom library shelf was discussed.

The meeting included updates on asbestos work, legal proceedings, and the Outdoor Learning Center construction. The board approved revised board policies, consent agenda items including budget and contract approvals, a negotiated settlement with UVEA, contracts for non-represented staff, and new board policies. A public hearing was held for the 2021-2022 budget presentation. An executive session was held to discuss the superintendent evaluation.

The board conducted interviews for the open Director District D seat and subsequently nominated and appointed Tom West to fill the vacancy. An update on the Master Capital Plan was also presented.

The meeting focused on Peak Academy's ongoing goals, including the development of a homeschool connection program in partnership with MCSD. Discussions included program structure, curriculum options, supplementary resources, assessment methods, and enrichment activities. Safety drills and procedures were also reviewed, with a focus on parent communication and strategies for addressing student trauma. Updates on Peak Academy's action plan goals for 2024/2025 were provided, along with discussions on the 2025/2026 school calendar and playground equipment. A new SAC Co-Chair was nominated and accepted.

The meeting included a student spotlight on the Montrose High School volleyball team's fundraising efforts for pediatric cancer. Updates were provided on enrollment numbers, quarterly financials, spring state assessment results, and the 2021-2022 board goals. These goals included maintaining a balanced budget, prioritizing a safe and healthy school environment, addressing learning gaps due to COVID-19, improving assessment scores, and reducing reading deficiencies. The board approved revised board policies, various grant awards (School Climate Transformation, Gifted Education Universal Screening, ELPA, Perkins Grant for Career & Technical Education, and School Health Professional Grant), payments for iPads, and revised substitute rates. Personnel matters, including retirements, resignations, terminations, and new employments, were also addressed. Finally, the board accepted ESSER II and ARP ESSER III Cares Act funds.