Mark Saba - Student Athlete:
A student athlete spoke regarding the recent dismissal of distance track coach Robert Hawkely. He highlighted Coach Hockley's achievements, including three consecutive 3200-meter city championship titles and state-level recognition for both boys' and girls' teams. Mark shared personal examples of the coach's dedication to student athletes, including emergency care during training trips and personalized recognition at team banquets. The speaker noted the existence of a petition with approximately 200 signatures supporting Coach Hockley's from current and former athletes, parents, and community members.

Melinda Hsu- Parent of Distance Runner:
She spoke regarding recent coaching changes in the track program. They expressed concerns about the timing and communication of staff transitions, particularly during finals week, and raised questions about previous hiring decisions and social media conduct. The speaker requested an in-person meeting with administration and suggested implementing trust-building measures between the new coach and student athletes to maintain the team's culture of mutual support and high performance standards.

Shonda Price- Parent:
A parent spoke about concerns regarding interactions between the head track coach and student athletes. The speaker described witnessing incidents of unbecoming communication with students, including her daughter, which required intervention from other coaching staff. The speaker reported previous discussions with administration about these concerns and echoed the request for a meeting between the coach, parents, and administration regarding student treatment.

Kayla Price- Student Athlete: 
A student athlete shared personal experiences with coaching interactions on the track team. The speaker described conflicts between academic commitments and practice attendance, resulting in public confrontations that discouraged their participation. The speaker noted initial decisions to leave the team, subsequent return after encouragement from another coach, and ongoing concerns about the coaching environment affecting student athlete retention.

FORM SUBMITTED COMMENTS:

Pali distance track team: "The Pali track team has been informed that Coach Rob Hockley has been dismissed of his job as distance track coach with no understandable justification. Considering the unprecedented success he has brought to our team in the last few years, the Pali distance track team was absolutely shocked and appalled to hear this. In the last two years, Coach Rob has produced two teams on the boys distance side who broke the Cross Country City Championship course record in consecutive years. In the last four years he has gotten Pali to win four boys City Championships and one girls City Championships on the Cross Country scene. This success has carried over to the Pali distance track team in which Coach Rob has brought Pali the last three individual boys city titles in the 3200m. On top of all the success he has brought to Pali athletics, Coach Rob has become a unanimously loved mentor on and off the track for the runners at Pali. Upon hearing the news of his dismissal, both the children and parents of the distance track team are outraged and in despair as we wouldn't want to run without him. We wanted to bring awareness to this issue and plea that the administration would support his reinstatement as our coach."

Reverend John Shaver: "I am highly disappointed with the school in removing Coach Rob Hockley from the Track and Field Staff after he has coached and mentored both teams this fall. I also feel great concern in replacing him with Coach Shropshire’s son, Claudius who has an Instagram account called The Snake Father. After looking at a few pictures that objectify women, men, children, and animals, I can not understand how the school is even considering this shift in the staff. On behalf of other clergy/faith leaders in town and parents on the team, I am very disappointed and frustrated with the school and the mishandling of this matter. There was an easy resolution and now you have brought one more thing that the youth have to think about during their finals. I strongly suggest the Board to intervene on this matter."

Amrita Bessin: "I am a parent of a long distance runner.  Our family is disappointed and upset about the dismissal of Coach Rob for the track season.  The reason given, 'taking the team in a different direction' is vague and doesn't make sense.  The team has learned so much with Coach Rob and the students love and respect him.  The team also has a winning record.  Our family (and I imagine others) feel blind-sided and confused by this decision.  We believe in Coach Rob and wish for him to continue coaching during the track season.  Our family and other families of long-distance runners are supportive of him and the program, both in spirit and with our pocketbooks.  Please take our comments to heart and reconsider this decision.  Thank you for your time."

Logan Mirzadeh, ASB Treasurer sitting in for Charlie Speiser. 

Students are complaining about the computers in the CS classes in preparation for the finals. 

Working with Jeff Lin for budget. 

Teachers are still inquiring regarding TAs, especially for APs. 

Dr. Ngo welcomed Dr. Ian Sayer, Director of Special Education. 

Dr. Ngo inquired about the new raptor system that will be implemented for the volunteers. The school has already adopted the modules, it also allows parents and volunteers to apply online and does automatic monthly background checks and tracks the hours that the volunteers are working. 

Dr. Ngo inquired about the expense, Dr. Monahan stated that it has already been approved in B&F. 

Stands as submitted.

Brooke King has requested to be removed from this monthly update. 

Stands as submitted. 

EDP Magee announced the award of a $400,000+ grant, secured by CTE Coordinator David Picard, for improving computer science labs. EDP Magee highlighted ongoing end-of-semester activities and preparations for the new term in January. Current initiatives include committee work on potential schedule changes and enhanced professional development programs. An ad hoc committee, including Ms. Nance and other educational partners, is developing options to present to faculty, staff, and the Board of Trustees. Ensuring there are a range of representatives in these discussions before it is brought to all the stakeholders.

Dr. Ngo brought up the approved academic calendar for 2026-27 sent by Mr. Klima. FYI for next month's meeting. 

Projected to have a net deficit of 75k for the year. 

No report submitted.

No new updates. 

No updates to report. 

Just reading data will be used from the 41-60th percentile band to asses student performance and apply the RFEP. 

Dr. Ngo is interested to see how many students would get redesignated based on reading, writing, and other metrics, versus just reading. 

Kiumars brought up the concerns that reclassification could bring for charter renewal. How LAUSD will respond to the numbers. 

Diana Kim stated that since LAUSD uses iReady and we use NWEA it is a bit different but we are following the LAUSD master plan. Currently 31 students. 

Maggie: Even though she wants our data to be reflective and strong, we need to be more rigorous to ensure that students are equipped for success. 

The NWEA is one part of the four steps in reclassification. 

Dr. Ngo has no issue with this, but would like to see the reading and writing data. And more data to make an informed decision. 

Dr. Monahan: if we are setting a higher bar for the EL, then the district who is our authorizer sees our data, if it is lower then it can flag concerns. 

Kiumars stated that we should wait and assess the data before making a longterm plan. 

Maggie asked about how many students would be affected by this policy being implemented. 

Only a handful of students get reclassified at the beginning of the semester. 

Kiumars inquired regarding SBAC, and the questions and preparation. Such as practicing the questions and content before the test. 

Kiumars: What are advantages and disadvantages of doing this? 

Dr. Sayer: We would have a year to spread the information and knowledge with the parent community and prepare them for the change that will be mandated from the State next year. 

Certificate of Completion vs. Alternative Diploma, there is now the ability to support and to give them the services up to 22 years of age. 

Scheduled visits with Granada to go over their process and department. 

Kiumars encouraged a partnership between Granda and El Camino to work together through the process especially in preparation to Charter renewals. 

Currently, students receive a certificate of completion at age of 22. 

Dr. Ngo asked about the years listed in the chart, all of them line up to our general A-G, except the English requirement. 

These students on this track are not in general education classes. Currently, eight students would qualify. 

Dr. Ngo inquired regarding deficit regarding ADA numbers, the budget is based off of 3,000 enrollment, but ADA is 2,790. 

Kiumars asked about the numbers in P1 of this year. 

Maggie asked about the 1.5% variation of the deficit, should not be alarmed about the 670k. Minh Ha also stated we should be making the balance up through development. 

Joe stated that we should seek more enrollment and grant opportunities. 

Kiumars stated the LAUSD policy. 

Dr. Ngo. mentioned that the gist is to put away more. 

Maggie: Do these numbers change based on the state of the American economy? Joe mentioned that the ROI and the medical premiums have all been considered in the formula. 

Personnel changes as submitted in the report.