There was no public comment.

Richard McNeel gave the financial report and included details on all indicators.  Report is includded in board materials. Board member Burrows asked about the high school ADA and Richard explained it was lower than the original budget projections.  Mr. Brown explained in more detail the difference between enrollment numbers and ADA.  Mr. Menduke shared that chronic absenteeism was down 10% from last year.  

Matt Brown presented the 2024-2025 budget and explained that the final budget would be up for approval, along with the LCAPs at the June meeting.  This budget is provided to give boardmembers ample time to review and ask questions before the next meeting.  The budget assumed a 0 COLA however, the state provided a 1% COLA.  Each site will end the year with a small surplus and the budget includes a 4.5% raise for all employees. The board asked about increasing ADA at the elementary school and Matt explained that there wasn't much space in the building to add additional students. Board Member Burrows asked about how the community was involved in contributing to and shaping the budget and LCAP plans.  Matt explained that parents and other stakeholders such as community organizations that support the school had opportunities to contribute at various meetings throughout the year, and there will be a Public Hearing designed for the public to provide input on the LCAP prior to the board's approval in June. 

This item was tabled because the proposal from Charter Safe Insurance was not submitted.

Luis Ramierez reported on the English Language Advisory Council and School Site Council Meetings.  TEACH has moved to having all three divisions in one meeting because so many families have a children enrolled in more than one division.  Most rcently, the meetings have included parent presentations led by parents trained by the Department of Mental Health in areas such as addressing chronic absenteeism, parent and child communication, parent advocacy.  They are working on classes for parents that may include, ESL, technology, supporting students in math.  They will be having a potluck in June to celebrate the sense of accomplishment and community build this school year.  Board Member Lobdell recognized the great work that was being done. Parent survey materials are included in the board packet as an example of parent engagement activities planned for the coming year. 

This item was tabled

Dr. Carranza gave an update on Naviance, saying it would be implemented next year.  This is a tool for capturing student enrollment and persistence in college. He also updated the board on activities students were participating in through the outreach and connection of board member Maye. 

Carranza also gave updated on end of year celebtrations such as graduation and stated an invitation would be forthcoming.

There were no board member comments