This is the second reading of the 2020-2021 Learning Continuity Plan. Revisions were made in the Student and Family Re-engagement and Outreach section to more specifically outline our tiered approaches to student attendance and engagement in a distance learning setting.

To summarize the intent of this plan, Senate Bill (SB) 98 established that the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and an annual update to the LCAP are not required for the 2020–21 school year and that the California Department of Education (CDE) shall not publish the California School Dashboard in December 2020 based on performance data on the state and local indicators. SB 98 supersedes the requirement to develop and adopt an LCAP by December 15, 2020, which was established by Executive Order N-56-20, which was published in April 2020.

The Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan (Learning Continuity Plan) is a key part of the overall budget package for K-12 that seeks to address funding stability for schools while providing information at the local educational agency (LEA) level for how student learning continuity will be addressed during the COVID-19 crisis in the 2020–21 school year. The provisions for the plan were approved by the Governor and Legislature in June in SB 98 and can be found in EC Section 43509.

The Learning Continuity Plan is intended to balance the needs of all stakeholders, including educators, parents, students and community members, while both streamlining engagement and condensing several preexisting plans. In particular, it was important to combine (1) the intent behind Executive Order N-56-20, published in April 2020,which envisioned an off cycle Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) due December 15th, and (2) the ongoing need for LEAs to formally plan to return to school in the midst of the uncertainty and of COVID-19, without requiring two plans. The Learning Continuity Plan replaces the LCAP for the 2020–21 school year.

The Learning Continuity Plan adoption timeline of September 30, 2020 is intended to ensure the Learning Continuity Plan is completed in the beginning of the 2020–21 school year. Additionally, the timeline is intended to allow for communication of decisions that will guide how instruction will occur during the 2020–21 school year. This includes in-person instruction, according to health guidance, and distance learning, while providing critical opportunities for stakeholder engagement.

Approval of this item is recommended.

In accordance with SB 1436, the legislative body shall orally report a summary of a recommendation for a final action on the salaries, salary schedules, or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits of a local agency executive, as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 3511.1, during the open meeting in which the final action is to be taken.

Benny Martinez, Director of School Business Services, Ventura County Schools Business Service Authority will present this item.

Approval of this item is recommended.

These resolutions are a great way for the  Board of Directors of Bridges Charter School to support :

Unity Day in the school community, and encourages its students, parents, and staff to spread messages of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. (Resolution 20-21-05)

National Bullying Prevention Month and encourages all staff and students to unite against bullying and share the message that no one deserves to be bullied. (Resolution 20-21-06)

Approval of this item is recommended.

This proclamation would show the Board of Directors of Bridges Charter School supports the Inclusive Schools Week and the proclamation of December 7-11, 2020, as Inclusive Schools Week in our school community, and encourages its students, parents, and staff to design and implement inclusive opportunities, by sharing insights and best practices and by providing opportunities for connection and encourages all staff and students to celebrate differences and recognize all children belong and are valued as contributing members of the school community.

Approval of this item is recommended.

The Board will take into consideration the status of the seat left vacant by Richard Urias’ resignation and determine by a vote whether to fill the position for the remaining one year. 

Consideration of Appointment, Employment, Evaluation of Performance, Discipline, or Dismissal of an Employee.

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