Mr. Jason discussed the fall student data from local assessments and our new NWEA MAP growth assessments. Grades 3-8 were assessed. In both math and ELA Bridges students met or exceeded California standards.

Dr. Skye presented the fall social emotional monitoring surveys. 

Fall surveys were given to grades 3-8

Surveys measured a person's overall wellbeing and thriving development. 

The SEHS for 3-5 grade measured:

• Gratitude
• Zest
• Optimism
• Persistence

The SEHS for 6-8th grade measured:

• Belief in Self
• Belief in Others
• Emotional Competence
• Engaged Living 

Dr. Simon is attending 6 trainings on emergency preparedness at the VCOE. Dr. Kelly had several recommendations. These recommendations will be addressed with the Safety Committee for areas of improvement that can be made this school year. 

• Additional safety training for teachers, staff and subs
• More signage for classrooms, staff parking, trespassing
• Make sure all classrooms are numbered properly and easy to identify.
• Door bell and alarm system for the front office. 

Mike reported on the following:

• The Governance Committee held their second meeting. It included a teacher and a student representative.
• We will be holding a vote to elect Nicole Taylor in January. 
• We are looking for community members to join our Board Committees.

Dr. Kelly discussed:

• Parent information Nights- already had one in December
• Bridges Programmatic Audit- We will be submitting to the county on Jan. 3rd. The audit is scheduled with the VCBE on Jan. 23rd
• Annual Leadership Goals- Dr. Simon highlighted progress on several goals.
• Jacqui Irwin who is our local assembly member visited classrooms and spoke to the Bridges students on Dec. 9th. She was very impressed with our students and school.
• CSDC Conference- Dr. Kelly attended this in Sacramento. She presented fiscal updates as well as a few takeaways from the session she attended.
• Prop 39 CVUSD submitted a response to our request for facilities challenging our enrollment projections.
• Acorn Visit- A reporter will be visiting us this week to speak to the students regarding their passion projects. 

Assistant Director- 

• Spoke about the Harvest Festival. It was a wonderful event for the kids and their families to celebrate gratitude. 
• Passion Projects- Middle School engaged in 3 passion projects this year. It was an inspiring morning, and it was hugely successful. 

Dr. Kelly spoke about having a TK program next school year. This is in the beginning stages.

• Ratio would be 10-1.
• This would be run through the homeschool program
• Classes would be held M-Th with Friday being a parent teacher check in day
• Hours would be 9-2
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