Soulsbyville Elementary School District

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting to address anticipated litigation. During a closed session, the Board considered a claim for damages pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9, subdivision (e)(3).

The Board conducted its annual organizational meeting, electing a new President and Clerk and establishing the regular meeting schedule. New business included the global adoption of revised board policies, approval of signature requirements for the County Superintendent of Schools, adoption of the First Interim Report, and authorization of several fund transfers. The Board also adopted a resolution for the multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan and approved the opening of negotiations with classified staff. A closed session was held regarding a complaint, resulting in a decision to move forward with an outside investigation.

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting to review and discuss proposed revisions to the Grade 8 graduation promotion requirements. After comparing current standards with those of other local elementary schools, the Board approved a motion to eliminate specific sections of the requirements, effective immediately.

The meeting includes public hearings for the 2026/2027 LCFF Budget Overview for Parents, the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), and the Annual Budget. Key business items involve resolutions regarding indefinite salaries and a departmentalized education program, the approval of teacher assignments, and the filing of statements of need for substitute and CTE teaching permits. Additionally, the board will review a letter of support for a road safety project, an RTI year-end report, a proposal for a CTE lab, and the Arts and Music Block Grant Annual Report. The session also covers closed session discussions regarding employee discipline and labor negotiations.

The board meeting agenda includes the acceptance of a donation list for the school year and the review and approval of several district plans: the Heat Illness Prevention Plan, the Comprehensive School Safety Plan, and the Instructional Continuity Plan. Additionally, the board will consider a resolution for the designation of an applicant's agent for potential disaster relief grants. The meeting also features a Superintendent's report, board member reports, a developer fees report, and a closed session to discuss personnel matters, employee discipline, public employment updates, and labor negotiations.