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Closed session settlement: The board reported it approved a compromise agreement in closed session to resolve threatened claims with a parent. The settlement included up to $34,290.59 to fund an alternative student program for July 2024 through January 2025 and $2,000 for attorney fees. No mover/second were recorded in the public report; the board reported the closed‑session vote as 5–0 in favor.

Resolution — National Women’s History Month: Motion to approve the resolution recognizing March as National Women’s History Month was moved by Theta and seconded by Catherine. Student board members indicated support; trustees voted 5–0 to adopt the resolution.

Resolution — Proposition 2 / facilities planning: The board approved a resolution to create a new five‑year facilities plan to pursue state School Facility Program funds generated by Proposition 2. The motion was moved by Catherine and seconded by Theta; the board vote was 5–0.

Consolidated motions (items 11.1–11.4): The board approved the consolidated consent items as presented. The motion was moved by Katherine and seconded by Theta; the vote was recorded as 5–0.

Academic calendar 2025–26: The board approved the academic calendar for 2025–26 (motion moved by Vida, seconded by Alex); vote recorded as 5–0. Trustees confirmed the adopted calendar meets instructional‑minute requirements.

Construction change order — cafeteria modification: Motion to approve change order 2a for cafeteria modifications was moved by Theta and seconded by Katherine; trustees voted 5–0.

Bid award — Los Altos music building: The board accepted the lowest responsive bidder and approved the award for the Los Altos High music building project; the motion to approve the bid package was moved by Catherine and seconded (second recorded), and passed 5–0. Staff noted the final project budget increased by roughly $200,000 above earlier estimates and updated the project budget accordingly.

Delegate assembly nominations: Trustees nominated and approved representatives for the CSBA delegate assembly. The board nominated Naomi and Shelly (motion moved by Catherine, seconded by David), and later approved an additional nomination for Elizabeth. Recorded votes carried in each instance.

All actions reported above were taken in open session except for the closed‑session compromise agreement, which the board disclosed as required by law.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","MVLA Board Meeting: March 3, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved a closed‑session compromise agreement, multiple resolutions, the 2025–26 academic calendar, construction change orders and a music‑building contract, and made delegate assembly nominations.","taxTitle","Mountain View-Los Altos Union High, School Districts, California","taxId",65606,"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},6301062,"Board holds first reading of updated graduation policy; trustees debate ethnic studies, world history wording and implementation",6632,3712000,10344000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2490269-a19bdb26ef9bb5b61533059fcb316473&start=3712&end=10344","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2490269-a19bdb26ef9bb5b61533059fcb316473/thumbnail_3712000.jpg","/articles/6301062/California/Board-holds-first-reading-of-updated-graduation-policy-trustees-debate-ethnic-studies-world-history-wording-and-implementation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6301062-50197ab7db8301698a91a3a68cc6c9b0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437864&Signature=buG740oVo57o2G3okqJ2Gh9hNvZEcv5LNMTLKwzeSqDK2AcibwFEq~IPRv~d43sr9VQikk0ts8L26O7d2bIB18L-NITOjwE7-r0TB4dcMtA53aZzJX65OjYaxtg7PdCaQvQns1ONDiWnfG7HkaNKMhVTzP1PqZ-WihaemKRoil76Fdhxkp0nKzS10lxwVsjMbWj8-abSbEaDOWmi5ctTYffloik8NJEj0Ek1JE0QTfR41jtzPpzM0W9Umkvtv339D9hAddpk3Fus1DyRErrwE28BmwcWYcDeV-3tm4MlZL2lnjgRSeXn26aXe59ds5vQOR~fRldRvzYt78c~2NLyYw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The board held a first reading of revised Board Policy 6146.1 (High School Graduation Requirements), updating local requirements to reflect recent state law changes and the district’s earlier decisions about ethnic studies. Staff described the policy changes and trustees focused debate on course naming, curricular alignment and implementation timelines.

Terry, a district staff member who explained the legal and policy context, summarized the update: \"The crux of this policy is really emphasizing how we prepare students for college and career and beyond, as well as the exemptions that we are allowed to make for students with certain circumstances,\" he said. He described changes that will take effect with the class of 2027, including adding a year‑long ethnic studies requirement and increasing the social‑studies allocation to align with state guidance.

Trustees raised multiple implementation questions. Some asked whether AP courses such as AP European History or AP Human Geography satisfy the state’s world history, culture and geography requirement. Others pressed for clearer language to match state terminology. \"I would like to put in the official wording of world history, culture, and geography so that when we have this discussion, we're discussing that in the same terms that the state has,\" one trustee said.

Several trustees also urged a review of curricular materials and consistency across sections. Members requested a universal student survey and a staff‑led curriculum reflection at the end of the school year to surface differences in materials teachers use. \"After two years of teaching a new class, you need a time to pause and reflect on your curriculum,\" said Terry. Trustees emphasized care before making additional graduation‑requirement changes, noting the time needed for transitions and the potential impact on students.

No final policy vote was taken; this was a first reading and the board asked staff to bring back clarified language, mapping between district courses and state standards, and options for broader community review prior to a decision.","Trustees reviewed a first reading of Board Policy 6146.1 to align district graduation requirements with state changes including ethnic studies and exemptions for foster, homeless and newcomer students. Trustees asked for clearer wording on state terminology, more documentation of course alignment and broader community input before final adoption.",{"_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},6301067,"Adult school highlights job‑training gains and $1.9 million Golden State Pathways award",4095,3265000,7360000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2490269-a19bdb26ef9bb5b61533059fcb316473&start=3265&end=7360","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2490269-a19bdb26ef9bb5b61533059fcb316473/thumbnail_3265000.jpg","/articles/6301067/California/Adult-school-highlights-jobtraining-gains-and-19-million-Golden-State-Pathways-award","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6301067-5232db98e8b84b3f1393f450c3c7e0ab/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437864&Signature=RXwhExboVIZgSTDud6G~7ubq1VwoBCc~vtdFob26nDLCBCpDQfpjNGPSbPA~zPePGK0yiN5I~mGvIigDcQyMbMfW8BZYL1UfaH7AdkNVFLw506sI9GF2gVW54SNeXDe3ntEnwaUgKPT2lxQtvEsYnpdVBFl9qJjM6mvcxFRrN59RELwP2a9eFBDoe12QS6ndRbmRxfbCOvk29yCIiI4lEidwv~OsYlp2D593ekOb8VS5~2-SmBlZaIXiyRBgs5~6zWOlUtG1E6AcifG1YNKxKj8e84LgB5L028s-X0Gu9cs7I5IXjWWL4zHp~AuV67VshskAvm0Zu9ALp16pZndIhg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District adult‑education leaders presented an annual report outlining student outcomes, program growth and new grants intended to expand career technical education (CTE) pathways.

Julie, Director of Adult Education, told the board that duplicated enrollment for 2023–24 was just under 5,200 students and that CTE enrollment rose more than 19 percent. \"NVLA Adult School is committed to engaging, supporting and empowering all adult learners from diverse backgrounds,” Julie said, summarizing the school's mission and its alignment with state adult‑education goals.

The adult school highlighted student placements and wage outcomes: recent medical‑assistant, certified‑nursing‑assistant and related graduates reported starting wages in the mid‑$20s to low‑$30s per hour. Francisco Preciado, the district’s CTE coordinator, said cohorts have produced high completion and certification rates for medical assisting and CNA programs. The district also reported an increase in hands‑on skills pass rates after curriculum updates.

The board heard that NVLA Adult School won a $1,900,000 Golden State Pathways grant to expand and improve CTE programs. Julie said the grant is one of several recent awards: \"Our adult school has also been awarded additional integrated education and training grants, for a grand total of about $2.3 million in new funds to expand healthcare pathways,\" she said. Staff said the awards will support accelerated integrated education/training (IET) healthcare pathways, expanded externships and services to connect students with employment.

The report also covered accreditation, assessment and supports. The adult school is in year two of a six‑year WASC accreditation cycle and reported that ESL indicators exceeded state targets. Staff described a technology‑advocate model and expanded tutoring and career‑transition services. The board asked about outreach to families and about increasing enrollment; staff said they would continue community partnerships, targeted outreach (including to students at the district high schools) and state‑level publicity tied to the grants.

Students and program graduates spoke in a video shown to the board about how individualized tutoring and placement services supported their job outcomes. \"This school gave me the confidence and foundation to return to my passion,\" Anne Raywold, an adult‑school student, said earlier in the meeting when she received a student award. Board members thanked adult‑school leaders for the report and asked staff to return with updates on implementation of the new grants.","NVLA Adult School reported rising enrollments in career technical education, improved certification pass rates and a competitive $1.9 million Golden State Pathways grant to expand health‑care career pathways.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6301072,"Board discusses short- and long-term fixes as street-parking limits pinch Los Altos and Mountain View high schools",2664,1566000,4230000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2490269-a19bdb26ef9bb5b61533059fcb316473&start=1566&end=4230","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2490269-a19bdb26ef9bb5b61533059fcb316473/thumbnail_1566000.jpg","/articles/6301072/California/Board-discusses-short-and-long-term-fixes-as-street-parking-limits-pinch-Los-Altos-and-Mountain-View-high-schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6301072-a155c0eb7d02d54a41aaed8a0b1e854e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437864&Signature=ILTo8~YN-GN-BIHjP9L4LUii6xxx~d-3k0G4H2~7B7xzkYeFJbJJAYPcvEbBqSqpXnytINTYNUwDcTOSUTdlBzh-BeKjD8nBUEji0LH1LeZLl-qIQNs0cyCphpG2XRw2n3zI00DWWxBxWm98mgshYpMumFPd0uQJ0RmN0YTnEpqOi5uLuvQIFvm8XitqnFJXObN6G5BGciObyWJmk5BQbsa8XX1Y4dxmUoq7U6A1x3V8B82M4IAAF2dNFcBe7MjTUEJeNkcQv4YB3EgKEYBwe4wO2ROxGbG0LMFFfJeest-8h6GNLyX~LFvqzc4N35ML4L88EjPMpkvb9PWQ9tRTCQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Trustees debated near- and long-term responses after cities tightened street-parking rules near Los Altos and Mountain View high schools, leaving students to walk farther from off-site spaces and raising equity concerns for students who work while attending school. District staff described a short-term plan to free 20–25 campus spaces by shifting construction staging and outlined multi‑year infrastructure options that would take planning, DSA review and significant funding.

The board’s review opened with an update on immediate steps. \"The next step is removing the construction employee parking over to the west side of the football building,\" said Mike, a district facilities staff member. \"Once that is moved over, the East Lane will be available for teacher parking like it was before. We expect to get about 20 to 25 spaces there.\" The district and construction manager said additional temporary spaces might be reclaimed as construction areas are cleared, but staff estimated a conservative three‑year horizon before larger site changes would be feasible.

Why it matters: the city controls on‑street parking, while the district controls campus lots. \"We control parking on our site, but off‑site, on the streets is the city's purview,\" said Mr. Volta, a district administrator. Board members said students who rely on part‑time work and family support are disproportionately affected when parking and drop‑off conditions get worse. \"The students that are most impacted by this are students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds who also have to work in addition to their studies,\" trustee Esme said, urging short‑term solutions alongside longer planning.

Longer-term options discussed include converting campus space to parking, raising tennis courts to create parking beneath them, building structured/underground garages, shared parking agreements with community partners and shuttle services. Staff warned each option has tradeoffs: conversion of athletic facilities would disrupt programs, raised/underground parking triggers Division of the State Architect (DSA) review and substantial construction cost, and shared off‑site parking depends on willing partners and operational agreements.

Board members and staff repeatedly emphasized the need to coordinate with city governments. City traffic limits enacted in the fall and enforced starting in January prompted the district to reopen discussions with both Mountain View and Los Altos city managers. \"We need to collaborate and balance everyone's needs,\" Katherine, a trustee, said. Trustees asked staff to assemble cost estimates, short‑ and long‑term option lists, and a timeline for updates to present at a future meeting.

The board directed district staff to continue coordination with the cities, to return with a written list of short‑term options and pro‑con analyses, and to include cost and timing estimates for larger projects. District staff said some interim relief could be achieved immediately by reclaiming construction staging areas, but that creating hundreds of new spaces would require multi‑year capital work and funding decisions.","Trustees, administrators and city officials discussed a multi-year parking shortfall that has left many students walking farther to campus after nearby street-parking limits were enforced. Board members pressed for short-term relief while staff outlined engineering, jurisdictional and fiscal limits on permanent solutions.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: settlement, resolutions, calendar, contracts and delegate picks

Board holds first reading of updated graduation policy; trustees debate ethnic studies, world history wording and implementation

Adult school highlights job‑training gains and $1.9 million Golden State Pathways award

Board discusses short- and long-term fixes as street-parking limits pinch Los Altos and Mountain View high schools