No changes needed.

Krishna appreciated Kara and the Fundraising Team and the FAC for the Walkathon and a super successful event, and the t-shirts. And also to all the families for the Appreciation Luncheon. And of course to our teachers for all that they do!

Loren appreciated Krishna and Dr. Rogers-Ard for the collaboration and work together in support of families and the FAC.

Greg appreciated teachers and staff.

Davis appreciated how our community moved through this very difficult year, deep appreciation for Krishna, all the teachers and staff, and board members.

No board member comments on items not on tonight's agenda.

No public comment on items not on tonight's agenda.

Krishna shared her report, which is in the public documents section of this meeting in BoardOnTrack.

Upcoming events -- next week is the last week of school, summer program starts Wednesday, June 9th. 6th and 8th grade promotions are next week as well.

Updates from Manzanita with Teacher Emily, who shared about distance learning this year. Very strong attendance in Manzanita Classroom. Strong methods for catching kids who aren't online and getting them on to the lesson right away. So many more lessons from across the full curricula -- like on clouds, nature -- and not just reading and math. Much more interdisciplinary. Lots of trying different methods on conferencing to support different family needs. Strong coordination with Teacher Amy. Went on virtual field trips.

Greg asked about the future use of Seesaw, and Teacher Emily that it could still help with giving students a recording of instructions and a variety of options to use respond, but could be helpful in particular in case of smoke, or other closures. Important to carve out time to provide feedback.

Jan asked about lessons learned to bring into next year, and Teacher Emily responded that it's important to align lessons across levels that include lessons from all curricular areas of the classroom.

Krishna shared updates on planning for 2021/2022, including information from the Governor's May revise and his expectation for a full in-person return in the Fall. Currently testing out expanded outdoor seating and shared options. Governor also proposed expanded transitional kindergarten.

Will soon be resurveying families about their intent to return given the return to in-person instruction.

Krishna shared the latest enrollment information and intent to return data, showing that we currently show more students than is in our draft budget, which supports strong budgeting for next year.

Krishna shared an updated classroom placement practice for this upcoming year that included teachers working together to place students transitioning levels. Teachers shared "data snapshots" for students, and then about the receiving classroom community descriptions, and then matched for fit and not just based on who the teacher is. Longer term, could mean notifying families sooner -- for this upcoming school year, families will know in early August.

Greg asked about placing new-to-UMCS students, and Jan offered surveying those incoming families for information. Krishna shared that hadn't yet happened, and still could in the coming weeks.

Loren asked about what data is included in the "snapshots," can families add to that data, and is peer friendships a part of the snapshot. Teacher Emily shared that the snapshots included demographics, DIBELS, NWEA, RTI data, and notes. Did not include parent requests or recommendations, but teachers know that shifts may happen later on.

Krishna shared about plans for the upcoming summer school, three classrooms kinder through 7th grade, serving approximately 50 students. Ed Specialist and Student Support Assistants will be on site and supporting students. Five days a week, 8:30-12pm.

Krishna shared staffing updates, including very strong retention of lead teachers. One Lead Teacher is moving on to a new school, and the school always prepares as best as we can in case there is more change over the summer. Three leaves of absence have either begun or are upcoming with new babies arrived or coming soon!

Krishna shared the finalized school calendar, aligning with OUSD on the major breaks.

Loren asked about how the return in the fall will be finalized. Krishna shared that it will be clearer after the budget bill is passed and signed into law in June.

Greg shared some milestones on the timeline when the state budget is passed.

Jan asked about universal transitional kindergarten. Are there funding implications for this coming year? Krishna shared that it depends on exactly when the child turns five in the year. Want to maintain the classroom and staffing regardless, supports future enrollment.

No public comment on this item.

Davis opened the public hearing for our 2021-2024 LCAP.

Krishna shared what the LCAP is and how it's structured, particularly in support of our unduplicated students. Each LCAP, schools reflect on the past year's goals, actions, and investments. This year, we reflected on two year's worth of goals from the prior LCAP and the LCP.

Krishna reviewed our four draft goals, each with metrics and actions. The draft LCAP is posted on the agenda and on our website's public documents.

Krishna asked for feedback on goals, metrics, and actions.

Greg emphasized that there are additional actions and services that the school will provide that are in the budget, but may not specifically show up in the LCAP.

Greg what the staff touchpoints have been to get their feedback. Krishna shared that School Leadership Team and staff have been asked to weigh in on their ideas on how we might invest to support specific groups of students to hit our goals. ELAC was also engaged multiple times, along with being on all our board and committee agendas.

No other questions or comments. Davis closed the public hearing at 7:17pm.

Stacey shared the finance committee report, which is in the public documents section of this meeting on BoardOnTrack.

Operating income forecast increased due to in-person instruction grant money arriving from the state.
Cash is improved, now at two month's reserve, not at three month's cash on hand.

No questions or public comments.

 

Stacey continued with next year's draft budget. For next year, the Governor's May Revise includes a larger COLA than in years past. Some increases for Special Education as well, and other one-time funding opportunities. Expecting in-person instruction for the fall to be the default mode of instruction. For our draft budget, updated it with information from the May Revise, placed staff on the salary schedule. Included expense plugs to match specific COVID-19 relief revenue. Current multi-year draft budget shows positive operating incomes over the next three years.

Stacey reviewed the timeline between now and June approval to finalize our budget.

Greg shared that the committee reviewed the Expanded Learning Grant and Love, Learn, Success MOU, both of which were recommended for tonight's General Consent Report.

Krishna shared that the board should expect lots of updates on the final budget that comes up for a vote in June. Have to wait for the Governor to sign it into law, and then incorporate all the final changes from Sacramento.

Greg agreed shared that the finance committee moved back its meeting, so staff would have time to make those changes and bring them to committee for a deeper look a few days prior to the regular board meeting in June.

No other questions or public comments.

Jan shared the committee's report, including lots of discussion about the academic program, in-person learning, reviewing the draft LCAP, and plans for summer programming. NWEA MAP and DIBELS assessments underway right now. Attendance and chronic absence holding steady, improved year over year. Heard from Daniel and Krishna on areas of work that were successful during distance learning, and what to keep with the return to in-person instruction, in particular, aligned levels on lessons and pacing; and using data to understand student progress and identify students for additional support.

Greg asked Jan to review some of the LCAP metrics and baseline data.

No other questions or public comment.

Loren shared the FAC's report, which is in the public documents section for this meeting on BoardOnTrack. Loren shared about the Walkathon wrapping recently -- great fun and netted out $23,000. Families raised $90,000 this year to support the school and families in need! Decentering Whiteness in the FAC continued, including two recent meetings with families in the book group. Very engaged and productive conversations -- would love even more families to attend and join! Meeting next at the end of August. Upcoming there is a general listening session for BIPOC parents and caregivers, and Dr. Rogers-Ard will share back anonymous high-level feedback to the FAC leaders, Admin, and the Board. The FAC board seats will be up for election in September and the first meeting of the FAC next year will be at the end of August.

Davis asked Loren if she planned on running for re-election, and Loren replied that she will likely not run, but find other ways to support.

No other questions or public comment.

Greg shared the committee's report, including a reminder to board members to complete your Form 700 if still not done.

Please think about who you may know that would want to be on the Board. We are looking for new ideas and new members that bring different perspectives to our community. Members can reach out to Greg for finance report clarifications and training if needed.

We discussed our board meeting calendar for next school year, and the draft was linked on tonight's agenda.  

No questions or public comment.
 

Greg shared about FIA's recent A-G Awards event for schools.

Greg shared briefly about AB 1316 legislation and its potential implications on UMCS.

Jan shared that OUSD's Board is meeting every week in June.

No other questions or public comment.

No new business items.

The board went into closed session at 7:50pm.

Krishna left at 8:05pm.

In open session at 9:08pm, Greg reported out an action taken in closed session:

Davis motioned to finalize and share the evaluation, seconded by Loren. Approved unanimously.