Selma Unified School District

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda, followed by the election of officers. Joel Fedor was elected as the new Board President. Subsequently, Estella Kesler was elected as the Vice President, and Mark Medina was elected as the Clerk. The board then proceeded to address action items on the agenda, including accepting the results regarding the Secretary of State Registry of Public Agencies filing concerning newly elected officers and discussing approvals for authorized signatures related to the California School Boards Association and County Trustees.

The Selma Unified School District's Local Control & Accountability Plan Summary outlines a vision to be a premiere district with top-tier academic programs and a mission focused on student-centered instruction. The plan prioritizes five key goals: achieving grade-level academic proficiency, enhancing behavioral and social-emotional skills, strengthening home-school connections, improving graduation rates, and decreasing suspension rates. These goals are supported by highlighted actions including academic interventions, staff development, student health and wellness services, parent engagement, and college/career readiness initiatives, with particular attention to high-need student groups.

This document summarizes the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the Selma Unified School District. The district's vision is to become California's best, recognized for top-tier academic programs, while its mission is to offer a student-centered educational program fostering full potential. The plan focuses on improving graduation rates, reducing suspension rates, achieving academic proficiency at grade level, enhancing behavioral and socioemotional skills, and strengthening home-school connections, supported by actions in academic interventions, career technical education, English learner programs, literacy, and math.

The Selma Unified School District's Strategic Plan outlines a commitment to excellence and aims to inspire greatness in its students. The plan focuses on three core goals: developing academic skills including content mastery, English and mathematics proficiency, and scholarly habits; fostering personal skills such as motivation, socio-emotional well-being, and a positive school climate; and ensuring lifelong success by preparing students for college and careers, including biliteracy. The plan emphasizes continuous growth, support, and preparation for students' futures.

The committee reviewed Measure O and Measure L expenditures, focusing on closing out existing bonds and tracking systems. A bond issuance of $14 million was discussed for presentation to the Board of Trustees to fund the wrestling room and other projects. Updates were provided on district projects, including restroom facilities at the JV softball field, Selma High School water connection phase II, and campus safety improvements. There was also discussion regarding restrooms at Selma High School and bond account interest rates.