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Highlights and data: staff said the district’s math indicator rose notably (13.5 points year‑over‑year on the dashboard), with growth across multiple student groups and strong site‑level gains at secondary schools. The district reported a 3.8 percentage‑point increase in graduation rate to an 86.5% district‑wide rate; several student groups—foster youth, African American students, English learners and homeless students—saw double‑digit graduation gains. Chronic absenteeism showed a 9.4 percentage‑point decline from 2023 to 2024, and suspensions decreased by 1.8 points. Staff emphasized that no student group remains in the red category on the dashboard after multi‑year improvement and that the district has exited “differentiated assistance.”

Programs and practice: staff attributed gains to classroom practices, a district math redesign and professional development, expanded wellness and school‑based supports, targeted EL instruction (designated ELD and Language Acceleration Review Committee work), and expanded credit recovery and alternative program options at the secondary level. The presentation also noted ongoing work to align site plans, Prop 28 arts investments and expanded learning opportunities with LCAP priorities.

Context and next steps: presenters said some dashboard measures have evolved (for example, the college‑and‑career indicator) and that comparisons across years can be complex when metrics change. Staff will continue to use local measures, Panorama and YouthTruth climate data and grant opportunities to target supports. Trustees and staff emphasized the need to preserve gains amid concurrent budget and staffing decisions, and staff said LCAP engagement meetings would continue as sites and the public refine priorities.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","SRCS Regular Board Meeting - February 26, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","District staff presented the midyear local control and accountability plan (LCAP) update and California Dashboard results showing multi‑year improvements in mathematics, graduation rates and reductions in chronic absenteeism and suspensions for several student groups.","taxTitle","Santa Rosa Elementary, School Districts, California","taxId",49324,"location","California","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6659691,"Board approves three student expulsions following closed‑session hearings",34,681000,715000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2449107-4022b5a3763b5c669abf24247b3df5db&start=681&end=715","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2449107-4022b5a3763b5c669abf24247b3df5db/thumbnail_681000.jpg","/articles/6659691/California/Board-approves-three-student-expulsions-following-closedsession-hearings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6659691-4acd67cf51d7ed5e4a8eea7ccd49725e/orig.mp4?Expires=1775324118&Signature=LeIxLPpKg~TL9pj484~DxSoLDG-eQ0Bz0qAizjGn32g2xpA8LlPBAJKc3QWBHuMhRV00vXMZCgycKRuchkJdoDsIrU7ERigd4KeSGQzg3R87zJmEoVDjoxoAEvH9P53SRNkjmIDtqnNoulL0SNoYpukLMHu8C4G~nEfB0TrtSaey5G2uSDnGyUs8N6DfuPpOldxNIdvmptXbUNnl4B5wy84H3yEB8qxe0msxDAzrtgcH7pRMWZ1kzbB5YJ4kbIrL9qBK3RlQG2NJvkhHWqZNdWEKg4h~TKIzkh9pesSpMumrQFMmJoqv7VPa~~H~WTmJRuFuG~gwGvTvEx6MF8uugg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Rosa City Schools Board of Education voted in open session on Feb. 26 to expel three students after actions were taken in closed session. Each expulsion item was moved and seconded and then approved by roll call.

Details and votes: the board moved to expel students identified in cases 202425‑20, 202425‑21 and 202425‑24, each “as recommended” by staff following closed‑session proceedings. Roll call recorded the trustees and clerk voting “aye” on each motion. The board announced the motions passed after the roll calls.

Why it matters: expulsions are formal student discipline outcomes with legal and education rights implications; the board followed its closed‑session procedure to consider student‑specific information and then executed public roll calls to record action.

Process note: the motions recorded during open session followed closed‑session deliberations that the board stated involved student expulsions and personnel matters consistent with the agenda. The board attributed the recommended actions to staff and approved them by roll call in public session.","After closed‑session consideration, the Santa Rosa City Schools Board voted to expel three students subject to the named cases, voting on the motions in open session by roll call.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6659696,"Board adopts revisions to charter authorization policy, waiving second reading",123,2374000,2497000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2449107-4022b5a3763b5c669abf24247b3df5db&start=2374&end=2497","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2449107-4022b5a3763b5c669abf24247b3df5db/thumbnail_2374000.jpg","/articles/6659696/California/Board-adopts-revisions-to-charter-authorization-policy-waiving-second-reading","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6659696-1710920b8759744412256115d122aa2a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775324118&Signature=b0gFjjiv3xHi6zREofU~1nYuWH0UUTOSW-tw-PFyV2x-LsOFvwVRzLvSFN78lgcWXy84NzhP-wgrlV30YPqN8fcp5g0HQyrF0SITUVfF1GRwN1aUD1x7H978RP-qS4ZYLLVM8YYV~G4JUp3jTsvUfp1CgeiiWIJcxIi8pvtzIQRnsqfXKgO~FjeOrH5IK9L5n0zXpIsZRlr0428nDKQpg2RZe6iUt4SCQ5fKyuSt9BmJPd3Kvar6NbmmkjSGQ6XuYQlNrmiN~ALeYQgsj8hsuBrEmaDmi0fiIM4VYXDC-Yok-A-m8FheW4YImYLXLsWkctb5T2dCq1g4MmcLL--TmQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Rosa City Schools Board of Education voted Feb. 26 to waive a second reading and adopt revisions to board policy 420.4, which governs charter school authorization and renewals.

The revisions align district policy with state law changes and California School Boards Association recommended language. Staff said the redline edits specifically address how out‑of‑district charters that predated a 2019 change (AB 1507) will be handled; the proposed language would make the district the authorizer responsible for reauthorization packets for existing out‑of‑district charter schools in certain circumstances.

Trustee discussion and vote: Trustee Kasdan summarized the policy changes and noted trustees Medina and Manieri serve on the policy committee; Trustee Medina moved to waive the second reading and adopt the proposed changes and the roll call recorded approval by all trustees present. There was no public comment on the item.

Why it matters: the adopted language clarifies who will be responsible for authorizing or reauthorizing out‑of‑district charter schools consistent with AB 1507 procedures, but does not predetermine the outcome of any future reauthorization review, staff said.

Next steps: the policy will be incorporated into board policy manuals and applied to any future charter renewal packets that meet the statute’s out‑of‑district criteria.","Trustees waived a second reading and adopted proposed edits to board policy 420.4 governing charter authorization and renewal, including language addressing out‑of‑district charters per AB‑1507 provisions.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6659702,"Board approves wellness coach job and MOU to expand school wellness centers and billing under CYBHI",0,2807000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2449107-4022b5a3763b5c669abf24247b3df5db&start=2807&end=2807","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2449107-4022b5a3763b5c669abf24247b3df5db/thumbnail_2807000.jpg","/articles/6659702/California/Board-approves-wellness-coach-job-and-MOU-to-expand-school-wellness-centers-and-billing-under-CYBHI","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6659702-e884bb55263b07203b7ea736b7e34e0c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775324118&Signature=WcKNdsvjEMzsw144p4yEUdOOJ9kDkwsB0KE6SFRL-t25RUprgfMup3SfQcJap36lcWxyn0fTmWXG3Fu7Mh4a1y000ukCP4HMASdQoQR1jxk2aWfUBGtAeVbXsSc4ZOeCXUTvGC5f-rDuibYXDw~zX0wp92LOpyVU1YHt5eY25CiRaUtozkFd~N5zZZSBwLPk-qCR8GYo4embFYghqhP8Xr9qDAV8LilHp9DIqzPYysKZiejoSNYKhwLLWMoRj8U87qXWi9O0m7tLjFCqhZbgmITTrz96IcsytmweYCsvk958viYyR-yQIPxzb52bIXxI8-5PtSnFDTS-dtiNjSUsOQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Rosa City Schools Board voted to approve a memorandum of understanding with CSEA and a job description for a new Wellness Coach I classification aimed at staffing school wellness centers and expanding school‑based behavioral health supports.

Why it matters: the wellness coach position and related MOU are intended to allow the district to provide integrated mental‑health supports in school wellness centers and to qualify services for fee‑for‑service reimbursement under the California Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) and other third‑party payers without affecting families’ out‑of‑pocket costs.

What was approved: trustees approved the CSEA Chapter 75 MOU and the Wellness Coach I job description after staff described the role as a pathway to expand services and to tap federal, state and third‑party reimbursements. The district said the CYBHI fee schedule and related capacity grants could offset part of the cost; a transitional employer support grant of roughly $69,500 per coach for next year was described as bridging funding while billing ramps up. The district has contracted with a vendor (TAD Health) to handle billing workflows.

Trustee discussion and vote: trustees asked detailed questions about sustainability, billing mechanics and whether the fee reimbursements would become local revenue; staff said reimbursements would appear as local revenue and that billing initially depends on families supplying insurance data for students. Trustee Medina moved the item; roll call recorded unanimous board approval (student board member and all trustees voting aye).

Voices at the meeting: Director Lafshey described wellness centers as a “force multiplier” enabling clinicians to serve groups, peer supports and quiet or activity spaces in addition to individual therapy; he said the CYBHI structure is intended to reduce administrative barriers and reimburse schools for services within 30–45 days. Dr. Morales and other staff said the wellness coaches could be a career pathway for staff affected by reductions and could be deployed in wellness centers across secondary campuses and, if funded, in family resource centers at elementary campuses.

Next steps: the district will proceed with hiring under the approved MOU, continue CYBHI onboarding and pursue the related capacity and community‑schools grants that staff said would help sustain and expand services. Staff warned the program will require a multi‑year campaign to collect medical insurance information from families to maximize reimbursements.","The board approved a memorandum of understanding with CSEA and a new wellness coach I classification to staff school wellness centers and position the district to bill behavioral‑health fee schedules under the California Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI).",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":79,"_45":114,"_47":115,"_49":82,"_51":116,"_53":117,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":118,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":119,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6659705,"Santa Rosa City Schools approves widespread staff notices as it implements rightsizing plan",5241,5922000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2449107-4022b5a3763b5c669abf24247b3df5db&start=681&end=5922","/articles/6659705/California/Santa-Rosa-City-Schools-approves-widespread-staff-notices-as-it-implements-rightsizing-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6659705-439e71550df08d488a031878711d414a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775324118&Signature=iReHYxLq-GhJA4NuIGSQ0AmHvNmKXzfpNVtk-gn9GwLdVzZBFmw2dOCPEddzSV487oyPwkUoaOpbuJilePuMKRNFFcNNmrfYEg3bhO~LVvIECxYGiMpfsTLCpggpra248dxPYX9uE5TcZyiZEDmYbo0kjlNH64ERFTgMxL3tMz1Hb7EnKu7z1kvrPMvJW5wRaiUkfXPgov6o43Rzuua9dBRE9iqYqaJlLyaqn2Ls9N~sxdMAV0~VxqqdMYwDe8JLigeAybsHYJj1L3N0Nj~l9DavNd~EqgJMVbcnXwiZgmxi16eSyuOVG3eNtFj31SbZwaS6tvr256j0mqv7k1YK7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Rosa City Schools Board of Education on Feb. 26 approved resolutions authorizing the district to issue preliminary notices to large numbers of certificated and classified employees as it implements a rightsizing plan to address the loss of one-time revenue and the staffing impacts of recent school consolidations.

The board approved a certificated reduction resolution that the district said represents 165.8 full‑time equivalent (FTE) certificated positions. In closed session earlier the board also authorized dozens of individual notices, including a resolution to notify 62 temporary certificated employees (23.4 FTE) and multiple resolutions affecting certificated administrators; several separate resolutions and resolution numbers were read into the record. A separate action later in the meeting approved a classified reduction resolution (202425‑44).

Why it matters: school and program staffing changes will affect classroom assignments, student supports and site services during a multi‑year transition. Trustees and staff described the notices as required by state Education Code timelines; the superintendent said notices must be served by March 15 so the district can finalize its second interim fiscal report to the County Office of Education.

Board action and votes: when the board voted on the certificated reduction (agenda item f5), the roll call recorded trustees Casten, Kirby, Medina and Jenkins and Clerk De La Torre voting in favor; student board member Zuniga registered a dissenting vote. Later, on the classified reduction (agenda item f6), the roll call showed Casten and Kirby voting yes, Medina voting no, Jenkins and Clerk De La Torre voting yes; the motion passed.

What trustees and staff said: Superintendent Dr. Morales framed the actions as technically required “preliminary notices” that allow the district flexibility to recall positions as enrollment and course requests become clearer. “We... have to over‑notify at this point and then pull back from there as we start to see the numbers materialize,” she said, describing the March and May statutory timelines and the district’s need to present a balanced second interim budget to the County Office of Education.

Union and community reaction: CSEA President Mary Lehman urged more support for affected staff and called attention to the human cost of notices: “It is not enough to issue these notices and move on,” she said, calling for therapy, job placement assistance and peer supports for employees. Santa Rosa Teachers Association President Catherine Howell described the cuts as deep and traumatic for communities and staff, and warned that reductions appear concentrated in classroom supports: “At the very moment when we are throwing our students into turmoil, we're taking away their supports.”

Public commenters and site staff stressed particular vulnerabilities: multiple nurses, counselors, family engagement facilitators, restorative specialists and multilingual supports were singled out as critical. School nurse Jennifer Rodriguez said removing positions would harm safety and attendance: “Cutting 22 counselors, 20 restorative specialists, family engagement program, and your nursing staff ... is not safe or healthy for anyone,” she told the board. Data systems staff also warned of loss of operational capacity if certain technical roles are eliminated; Data Management Analyst Ken Roberts said his two‑decades of institutional knowledge is used to generate district reports and maintain integrations for multiple school systems.

Next steps and limits: Trustees and staff repeatedly emphasized these are preliminary notices required by Education Code procedures; the district said many of the notices can be rescinded as enrollment and course requests are finalized. Final notices for affected certificated employees, if any, must be sent by May 15 under current law. The board directed staff to continue work on transition plans, site scheduling and community engagement as it finalizes the fiscal stabilization plan.","The Santa Rosa City Schools Board of Education approved resolutions authorizing the district to notify large numbers of certificated and classified employees that they may be released or reassigned as part of a districtwide rightsizing plan tied to the loss of one‑time funding and recent school consolidations.","actionData","errors"]

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