Oak Park Unified School District

This document outlines the Oak Park Unified School District's comprehensive plan for wildfire prevention, emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. It details strategies for risk assessment, prevention measures such as vegetation management and fire-resistant building maintenance, and community education. Key components include emergency operations plans, clear evacuation routes, and communication protocols. The plan further specifies actions for school closure, evacuation, and shelter-in-place scenarios, along with post-wildfire recovery steps like damage assessment and mental health support. Site-specific procedures for high schools and elementary schools are included to ensure the safety and reunification of students and staff during wildfire emergencies.

The Board discussed the process for filling a vacancy following the resignation of a board member. Staff presented options between holding a special election or making a provisional appointment. The Board approved filling the vacancy through a provisional appointment and established a subcommittee to oversee the candidate advertising, review, and screening process.

The Board meeting included the appointment of a new Principal for Oak Hills Elementary School and an Assistant Principal for Oak Park High School. Key agenda items featured the approval of a 3-year Technology Master Plan, the acquisition of a digital learning platform, and updates to instructional materials for several language courses. The Board also reviewed and discussed survey results regarding the district's LCAP, focusing on student device usage, artificial intelligence policies, and screen time management. Additionally, the Board authorized several infrastructure-related contracts, approved a crossing guard agreement, passed a resolution for participation in a cash reserve program, and issued an order for an upcoming governing board member election.

This Technology Plan for the Oak Park Unified School District aims to leverage technology to foster innovation, equity, and sustainability in education. Building upon existing robust infrastructure and a 1:1 Chromebook program, the plan outlines six key goals: ensuring equitable and sustainable learning environments, empowering critical media literacy and responsible AI, modernizing and maintaining a robust technology infrastructure, fostering STEAM, innovation, and global collaboration, ensuring data privacy, security, and ethical use, and implementing agile evaluation and growth. The plan's overarching vision is to transform learning through technology to empower compassionate global citizens and prepare students and staff for a secure, connected, and rapidly evolving world.

The board convened for a study session focused on long-term capital and facility needs. Key discussion topics included a review of Measure S funding and its remaining commitments, priorities established by the Safety and Security Task Force, and the presentation of a draft Capital and Facilities Needs and Improvement Plan extending through the 2035-36 school year. Additionally, the board discussed the utilization of several district-owned properties as part of their ongoing facilities planning strategy.