Superintendent Ana Martinez provided an overview of the 2022-2023 Local Control & Accountability Plan ("LCAP") for the Delano campus. She presented the LCAP goals and metrics for the 2022-23 school year based on feedback from stakeholder groups including families, staff, students, SELPA, SSC and ELAC committees. 

Superintendent Martinez provided an overview of the 2022-2023 LCAP for the Lost Hills campus. She presented the LCAP goals and metrics for the 2022-23 school year based on feedback from stakeholder groups including families, staff, students, SELPA, SSC and ELAC committees. 

Superintendent Martinez presented the California School Dashboard Local Indicators for the Delano campus, based on information from the 2021-22 school year. For the 2022-2023 school year, these indicators included: (1) Access to appropriately credentialed teachers; (2) Curriculum and facilities; (3) Implementation of state and federal standards; (4) Family engagement; (5) School climate; (6) Access to a broad course of study. 

Superintendent Martinez presented the Dashboard Indicators for the Lost Hills campus. The indicators presented also included the six indicator areas as presented for the Delano campus and were based on 2021-22 school year data.

Superintendent Martinez presented the UPK Program. This new program is a California early learning planning and capacity building initiative with the goal of expanding access for preschool-age students to prekindergarten programs at LEAs. Ms. Martinez presented the Delano UPK plan which included information on anticipated curriculum costs, hiring and recruitment costs, staff training and professional development, classroom materials, and supplies.

Superintendent Martinez presented the UPK Program for the Lost Hills campus. The Lost Hills campus UPK plan included information on anticipated curriculum costs, hiring and recruitment costs, staff training and professional development, classroom materials, and supplies.

Mr. Bill Toomey, Chief Business Officer, provided an overview of the 2022-2023 Operating Budget for the Delano campus. No significant changes were made from the previously presented budget at the Board of Directors Public Hearing.

Mr. Toomey provided an overview of the 2022-2023 Operating Budget for the Lost Hills campus. No significant changes were made from the previously presented budget at the Board of Directors Public Hearing.

Mr. Toomey presented the information regarding the Education Protection Account (EPA). The Delano campus will use these funds to support teacher salaries and benefits. 

Mr. Toomey presented the information regarding the Education Protection Account (EPA) for the Lost Hills campus. The Lost Hills campus will use these funds to support teacher salaries and benefits. 

Mr. Devinder Kumar, Director of Food Services, presented the resolution authorizing the award of the Groceries and Services contract to Sysco Ventura, Inc. Based on based on service, quality, price, completeness, delivery, safety, and general adaptability for school nutrition service use, and in accordance with the RFP specifications, WCPA staff recommended awarding the fresh produce and services contract to Sysco Ventura, Inc. 

Mr. Kumar presented the request to extend the Bread and Bread Product Contract with Edna's Bakery. This contract is part of a piggyback agreement with the Richland School District Department of Nutrition Services. The Richland School District contract includes a piggyback clause permitting other Kern County School Districts and Charter Schools to purchase bread products and other related items under the same terms and conditions as RSD. WCPA staff recommend the Board of Directors extend the bread and bread product contract for the 2022-23 school year to Edna’s.

Mr. Marcus Morillo, Chief Facilities Officer, presented a vehicle donation from The Wonderful Company. The donation is of a 2018 GMC Sierra pick-up truck for WCPA daily facilities and school operations use. Mr. Morillo examined the vehicle and confirmed that it is in good working condition and valued at approximately $28,000.