Rio School District

The board conducted several public hearings regarding the Local Control Accountability Plan, the 2026/2027 Budget Report, and sunshine of negotiations between the district and the teachers' union. Recognitions were presented for migrant speech and debate students, employee achievements, and long-term service. Key discussion and action items included the levy of special taxes for a community facilities district, the approval of a unified physical education course description, and the approval of sunshine proposals with the Rio Teachers Association. Various contractual agreements for legal services, healthcare, and educational staffing were reviewed and acted upon, and the appointment of an Assistant Principal was finalized.

The board meeting involved the appointment of a Director of Fiscal Services and a Director of Technology. Discussions and actions included the approval of special tax bonds, a school facilities mitigation agreement with Oxnard CRFL Partners, LLC, and the initial study for the Riverpark West K8 STEAM School. The board also addressed election orders, the academic calendar for 2016/2017, and a declaration of need for fully qualified educators. Additionally, updates were provided on business and educational services, and various operational contracts and agreements were approved, covering services such as police resource officers, hearing conservation, dance instruction, software licensing, and facility repairs.

This Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the Rio Elementary School District covers the period from 2017 to 2020. The plan outlines strategic priorities centered on improving student achievement across all content areas, fostering 21st-century skills, and enhancing literacy. Key initiatives include implementing one-to-one technology, providing comprehensive social-emotional support through on-site counselors, and offering inquiry-based professional development for staff. The plan also emphasizes targeted interventions, such as the English Language Learner Saturday Success Program, to address identified performance gaps among student subgroups, including African American students and students with disabilities.

The board discussed several items including a proposal to change the Rio Plaza School mascot, the 2023-2024 Visual and Performing Arts report, and the approval of various administrative regulations, board policies, and job descriptions. Additionally, the board considered a grant agreement with the University of California Santa Cruz, contracts for various services including special education, transportation, materials testing, and construction projects, and ratified various commercial warrants and salary schedule revisions.

The Board discussed and took action on several resolutions related to the disposition of surplus property, specifically the District Office. Key agenda items included the approval of a resolution declaring the intention to sell the District Office to Pacific West Communities, Inc. or its assignee, authorizing a lease agreement with the same entity, and approving an amendment to the purchase and sale agreement for the El Rio School site.