New Jerusalem Elementary School District

The meeting included introductions and a review of documents, including the EL pathway, ELPAC, and DAC. The discussion covered the English learning path, differences between DAC and development of English at school sites, and voting on updated reclassification criteria. Additionally, the meeting addressed parent workshops and the importance of students becoming proficient in English across all content areas. The goal is for students to achieve an overall LPAC level four and master English to reclassify.

The agenda included reports and presentations covering the Superintendent's report, Human Resource report, Educational Services report, and the Delta Bridges Principal's report. Financial matters were addressed, including the approval of commercial warrants, review of salary/benefit costs, personnel action updates, and accounts receivable reports. Action items included policy updates and the approval of Expanded Learning Opportunities Grant Plans for both the New Jerusalem Elementary School District and various charter schools. Additionally, the approval of playground equipment and a play structure for Delta Charter Elementary School was on the agenda.

The 2025-26 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Delta Home Charter School focuses on several key goals: ensuring all students achieve reading fluency by the end of third grade, increasing English Learner proficiency by 15% by the end of the LCAP cycle, and enhancing the school climate and family partnerships. The plan includes actions such as providing reading programs and curriculum, professional development, and staffing support. It also addresses the needs of English Learners through dedicated resources, professional development, and the establishment of an English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC). The LCAP aims to create a safe and inclusive learning environment by improving communication and engagement with educational partners.

The 2025-26 Local Control and Accountability Plan for New Jerusalem Elementary School District focuses on several key areas. It aims to collaborate with families to maintain strong partnerships and safe learning environments, develop essential literacy skills in students, and create a tiered support system for student groups who scored lowest on the 2023 CA Dashboard. The plan includes actions to enhance student engagement, improve literacy instruction, and provide targeted interventions to support academic achievement and address the needs of English Learners and socioeconomically disadvantaged students.

The meeting included approval of the agenda, reports, presentations, and correspondence. It involved financial services action items for the New Jerusalem Elementary School District, action items such as approving the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on September 8, 2020, certifying the 2020/21 Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan for New Jerusalem Elementary School District and its charters, and approving a waiver application to reopen schools. Additionally, it covered matters pertaining to New Jerusalem Charter School, including approving an expenditure for a fire truck for the Delta Charter First Responder Academy. The meeting also addressed matters too late for the agenda, a closed session, reconvening the open session, and adjournment, with the next meeting scheduled for October 22, 2020.