Twin Rivers Unified School District

The meeting agenda included administrative tasks such as establishing quorum, conducting public comment, and reviewing the agenda. Key council business involved the review and approval of required documents, specifically the Site Safety Plan and the School Plan For Student Achievement (SPSA). The Title 1 Needs Assessment was shared for review and discussion. The committee also noted reporting from ELAC and confirmed that no new business or guest presenters were on the agenda before adjourning.

The meeting convened to address site council organization, including reviewing elected members for the 2025-2026 term. Key agenda items involved reviewing and approving the agenda, noting that minutes from the last meeting were unavailable. Council business included the review and approval of the Site Safety Plan. Under document review, the School Plan For Student Achievement (SPSA) was listed for approval. Other business included reporting on the ELAC meeting, noting officer elections, and providing general announcements regarding a winter musical and the start of winter break.

The meetings addressed the review and approval of agendas and previous minutes, although the approval of the previous minutes was noted but excluded from the summary per instructions. Key discussions included the review and approval of required documents such as the School Compact, which required a revote because it was incorrect in the prior meeting, and the LCAP Addendum. The School Site Council also reviewed the Site Safety Plan, discussing its alignment with elementary site logistical plans, and discussed Title 1 positions. Furthermore, discussions covered the differences between the charter LCAP and the Elementary SPSA, the selection process for student representatives (which required further discussion at the next governance meeting), and committee reports, including updates on yearbook, rallies, and upcoming events like Trunk or Treat.

The discussions across the three recorded meetings focused on several key areas, including the review and approval of agendas and prior meeting minutes. Council Business included the introduction and election of officers for the 2025-2026 term, where the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary were selected. Required document reviews involved the approval of the Site Safety Plan. Key decisions were made regarding the School Plan For Student Achievement (SPSA) and Title I Fund Allocation, specifically a motion to continue funding both AVID and AISS programs with Title I funds, although a subsequent discussion noted a reduction in AVID sections and reallocation of funds towards AISS staffing due to enrollment changes. The English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) meeting focused on mandated topics such as ELD program overviews, ELPAC assessments, reclassification processes, and the Seal of Biliteracy criteria. Additionally, the ELAC meeting noted a request for proceedings to be conducted in Spanish and reviewed SSC and PTA reports.

The meeting addressed the introduction of the 2025-2026 Site Council Members. Key actions included the election of officers, resulting in Juan Gamino being elected as President and Katrina Tolentino as Secretary. All members confirmed attendance at the required Site Council Training on September 24. The council conducted formal reviews and approvals for required documents, specifically the Bylaws, Parent Involvement Policy, and School Compact, all of which were passed with unanimous approval. Discussions also covered the ELAC Reporting, noting that 31 students are taking the Initial ELPAC test, and various committee reports were presented, including updates on Jog-a-thon and Parent Conferences.