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Most items on the consent and action agenda passed unanimously (3–0). Key approvals included a tentative agreement with the classified employees’ union (CSEA chapter 503), a parallel one‑time “me too” compensation package for unrepresented groups, memoranda of understanding on camera monitoring, early‑retirement notification bonuses, transportation and comprehensive school safety plans, and several vendor contracts.

Notable action items approved by the board (roll call votes shown in the meeting as \"Motion 3 0\"):

- Deny liability claim 64251 against San Bernardino District (closed session): vote 3–0.

- Approval of consent agenda items 5.2–5.5: vote 3–0.

- Resolution 25.020.02 (notice of non‑reelection for probationary/temporary certificated employees) under Education Code sections 44954 and 44929.21: approved 3–0.

- Tentative agreement with CSEA chapter 503 for 2024–25: approved 3–0. The agreement provides a one‑time off‑schedule bonus of $2,700 to each bargaining unit member employed at time of payment, an additional $300 for unit members enrolled in a district medical plan as of Jan. 1, an increase to the district’s monthly contribution for medical benefits effective March 1, and an increase in eligible early‑retiree medical years from three to up to five (as eligible). The agreement also clarified summer and intersession selection process language and added terms for the district’s summer assistance program.

- “Me too” approval for unrepresented employee groups (confidential, classified licensed professional, supervisory, certificated management, classified management, senior management, assistant superintendent and superintendent): approved 3–0; mirrors the CSEA one‑time $2,700 bonus, $300 enrollment bonus and March 1 medical contribution change.

- MOU between SRUSD and CSEA on district video camera monitoring: approved 3–0. The MOU sets agreed terms and conditions for camera use on district grounds.

- MOU for early‑retirement notification bonus ($3,000) for CSEA and a parallel MOU with the Santa Rita Teachers Association (SRTA): both approved 3–0; employees must submit letters by a specified date to qualify (transcript: retire letter due by March 7 for classified staff).

- Public disclosure documents under AB 1200 for CSEA and for unrepresented units (required fiscal disclosures filed with Monterey County Office of Education): approved 3–0.

- Approval of the district transportation plan for 2024–25 (and related plan language for 2025–26 where noted): approved 3–0; plan had been posted as a public hearing item with no public comments.

- Approval of the 2025–26 comprehensive school safety plans: approved 3–0.

- Approval of single plans for student achievement (school‑level SPSAs, annual updates): approved 3–0.

- Contract approvals: Kenji Art for Proposition 28 art instruction at La Jolla Elementary (Feb–end of school year), an independent educational evaluation (IEE) assessment contract, an Emergence contract shifting a staff position fiscal funding to special education, and a Dingy SmartSense LLC contract to remotely monitor refrigeration/freezer temperatures for nutrition services: all approved 3–0. The Dingy SmartSense presentation clarified that cloud storage is an extra layer and district food services must retain required temperature logs on site.

Board members offered brief comments of appreciation on several items and took the votes as recorded. Several items (transportation plan, safety plans, AB 1200 disclosures) were noted as routine submittals required for grant apportionments or county reporting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","SRUSD Board Meeting - Feb. 26th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its meeting, the Santa Rita Union School District Board of Trustees approved a series of resolutions, agreements and contracts, and during closed session voted 3–0 to deny a liability claim (claim number 64251) against San Bernardino District.","taxTitle","Santa Rita Union Elementary, School Districts, California","taxId",68282,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6307596,"Santa Rita Union presents midyear LCAP report showing mixed gains, half of budget spent",1284,3637000,4921000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2431405-09bb1bc063b853556845fa13357854da&start=3637&end=4921","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2431405-09bb1bc063b853556845fa13357854da/thumbnail_3637000.jpg","/articles/6307596/California/Santa-Rita-Union-presents-midyear-LCAP-report-showing-mixed-gains-half-of-budget-spent","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6307596-b4345432387236b1164d881775b19b3e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771098839&Signature=EeOtg9BxIZz3U1WonUdUhRdQH6UY3ccKKb9dtZV-3vVaUQPdU3UfYCw2gzYDBM3AaRRl52I~0vH-Y7AD94pdJC5rq37MLkC4zDrKdEHgi0jGvhEZQc1O9paSb9mSMMYUtmQbnNkcGhpU2fzmWQ9CvYNUof64fR8lv13oRxNx3Kz9BHXezZgCKzIZxBLkIb3fUDqAkjFmgQoaACMzmikFeG4qk5wmP2J2z~Q7xDh8ssQ4ErEyxupt9-D8xWeZ6f0znRadXc-Aw8GbHMvDd2nCTi4qzjxF7cCHtRlitBUsZt0V9b1nkgoQj6h2IbV8VkpsDZFUY1UxRJZvyaJDIVPmjA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Santa Rita Union School District staff presented the midyear Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) review at the board meeting, reporting that most actions are “in progress” and that district spending is roughly halfway through the year for many funded items.

The report, presented during the informational LCAP midyear item, summarized progress and expenditures across the district’s 10 LCAP goals, including academic achievement in English language arts and math, supports for multilingual and special education students, technology investments, attendance and school climate, and staff recruitment and retention. The presentation noted specific program changes and staffing funded through LCAP and other sources.

District staff said assessment and professional development work continues; highlights included stronger I‑Ready growth this fall-to-winter window than in the prior year and more than 50 ViewSonic classroom displays installed districtwide. The report also listed personnel funded by LCAP, including three of four English learner (EL) specialists paid from LCAP funds (one EL specialist at Santa Rita funded with CSI-targeted state funds).

On academics, presenters said goal 1 (ELA) and goal 2 (math) metrics and actions are largely in progress. The district reported that 50 teachers participated in optional professional development beyond required training for ELA and that I‑Ready growth this year exceeded comparable growth last year. For math, the district said it implemented six hours of mathematical content training for all middle-school math teachers and has begun site-level coordination of interventions (cost/coordination-of-services teams) that lead into MTSS and SST processes.

For multilingual students, the district noted expansion of a designated ELD curriculum (English 3D) to kindergarten through third grade this year after beginning in grades 4–8 last year. Presenters said last year’s EL progress increased at some sites (JG and Santa Rita) and that the district expects further gains as K–3 implementation continues.

On technology and access, the district reported a significant rise in regular classroom use of instructional technology and said parent reports indicate full home internet access for students, credited in part to outreach by community liaisons to connect families with low‑ or no‑cost internet or hotspots. Staff also flagged a need to streamline duplicative educational technology applications to tighten budgets.

Special education metrics were described as mostly in progress; the presenter said many supports for students with IEPs are funded outside LCAP, though the district may propose LCAP additions where needs are high. The district reported positive feedback from general‑education teachers who attended training to support students with IEPs, and a reduced “distance from standard” measure on some assessments.

Staffing and recruitment work was noted as in progress. The district said it is supporting 16 intern/pre‑intern teachers and 24 induction coaches this year; staff retention fell slightly (about a 3% decline). The report said about half of the current budget for recruitment/retention actions is spent now and that some stipends and contracts will post later in the year.

Board members asked for clarifications on MTSS for math and dyslexia screening. The presenter said site-level coordination-of-services work is underway (a precursor to SST) and that the district’s Curriculum Council recently reviewed approved dyslexia screeners and will choose among them after reviewing one remaining option.

The district emphasized that midyear spending levels — about half of budgeted amounts on many goals — are expected this time of year and said completed actions include certain hires and purchased items. The presentation concluded by inviting board questions and further public engagement as staff refine next year’s LCAP.

The board did not take action on LCAP at the meeting; the item was informational.","District staff reviewed midyear Local Control and Accountability Plan progress across 10 goals, reporting many actions \"in progress,\" roughly half of planned spending to date, pockets of academic growth and areas for improvement for English learners, math, special education and student engagement.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6307587,"McKinnon Elementary students highlight service projects, field trips and fundraisers",490,2565000,3055000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2431405-09bb1bc063b853556845fa13357854da&start=2565&end=3055","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2431405-09bb1bc063b853556845fa13357854da/thumbnail_2565000.jpg","/articles/6307587/California/McKinnon-Elementary-students-highlight-service-projects-field-trips-and-fundraisers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6307587-307c8c10e94d36465f663bdc97010d86/orig.mp4?Expires=1771098839&Signature=KoGNEQ6WSpvC1NQ3jiX~-ecwox4Sn2I72PYzcbi6WfhY0ih0-e9zVf51Sp~h4XIlZoKQaVajHTB9w00OS2iel4SF3HsAtAwTQu3TXSqgUxo7LRv1lfuYkSWsW6AaXdG3HXeFOHi~sSPDcDv5B6V1AgL-rpvuG8uZd7sbgpsR01-ZK1n04JdtdGX6UDvaHIp1KDShXfYqcIOEUIQClndjtMyta3i6zVxox7dzpDPjV93LzH3yYje6FljCeGJzCzDjF-OPnISNOpLIA9usyUK3f9T4s3DQa1HTcpfvfTnEo3vVYbVwSi0XAALy5bWt3E4u8qF0rPTn~j8xnEIK9Q6Y8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Student council officers from McKinnon Elementary School presented a school spotlight to the Santa Rita Union School District board, describing recent activities, service projects and upcoming events.

Students and school staff told the board about a revived Halloween parade organized by the school social worker (Miss Garcia) and the counseling team, grade-level field trips (first graders to the Monterey Bay Aquarium; fifth graders to Elkhorn Slough), and family engagement events including a Family Math Night run in collaboration with the Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival. Presenter remarks credited Dr. Somer Prather Smith with arranging the math event.

The school reported charitable and fundraising results: a food drive that collected 1,312 pounds of food for the Monterey County Food Bank and a partnership that provided 150 holiday meals to families with support from MCOE CCS medical therapy and the Ruth Anderson program. Student leaders said the fall popcorn fundraiser raised $19,000; those funds will support school activities such as a visit from an Earth Dome, a steam museum conversion of the cafeteria and a drum‑circle assembly.

Students described spirit days, a winter concert, and classroom events planned this spring, including visits for fourth graders to San Juan Bautista Mission and second graders to the Monterey Zoo. The presenters invited questions from the board and parents and took a group photograph at the end of the presentation.

The school spotlight was listed as item 6.1 on the agenda; the board treated it as an informational highlight and offered praise for the students’ presentations.","McKinnon Elementary student council officers and staff presented school activities including a Halloween parade, field trips to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Elkhorn Slough, a 1,312‑pound food drive, and a $19,000 popcorn fundraiser that will fund student events.","actionData","errors"]

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