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Release of temporary certificated employees: After closed session the board reported it approved Item 4B, Resolution No. 2425‑16, authorizing release of temporary certificated employees. The report out stated the resolution passed 5–0 in closed session.

Consent agenda and personnel items: The board approved the consent agenda by roll call; multiple consent items were withdrawn or retitled earlier in the meeting (consent item 3A was pulled and 3B was corrected to \"Indian Education\"), and the consent agenda passed on the roll call recorded during the meeting.

E‑Rate projects: The board approved three E‑Rate projects for the 2025–26 fiscal year. Robert Norton, presenting, said projects include replacement of roughly 70 aging network switches (project cost shown as $184,000 pre‑discount, about $55,000 after estimated E‑Rate discount), a firewall software and support renewal (listed at $14,009.50 pre‑discount, discounted to $10,009.73) and data circuit connectivity to support district office links to Pine Grove and Pioneer (presented as roughly $15,000 per year before discount and about $2,300 after discount). Trustees approved the E‑Rate quotes by roll call.

Second interim budget revisions and certifications (district): The board approved second interim budget revisions and certified the district's second interim as \"qualified.\" Staff said revenue adjustments included LCFF prior‑year ADA corrections and finalized federal and state grant awards; on the expenditure side, expected savings from vacancies partly offset increased services and capital needs. The district certification of \"qualified\" was approved by roll call.

Second interim budget revisions and certification (county office of education): The county office presented revisions and a multi‑year projection showing the county office meeting the 4% reserve requirement for the current fiscal year but projecting lower reserves in out years. Trustees certified the county office second interim as \"qualified\" by roll call.

Notice of intent to employ under provisional internship permit: Trustees approved a notice of intent to employ a teacher under a provisional internship permit (PIP) for a hard‑to‑fill moderate‑severe classroom position at Plymouth Elementary School; staff said the candidate is completing pre‑intern requirements and this permit request helps the district staff a classroom in a hard-to-fill area.

Other votes: The board moved and approved a procedural rearrangement of the agenda to hear the alternative pathway to diploma item earlier; the board also approved the routine warrant and purchase items and accepted a number of resignations and personnel recommendations included in consent.

Where votes were recorded in open session, roll calls show trustees voting unanimously or by recorded ayes. For closed‑session actions the board provided a public report: Resolution 2425‑16 passed 5–0 in closed session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","ACUSD/COE Board Meeting of 3/5/25","oneSentenceSummary","At the March 12 meeting trustees approved a series of formal actions: release of temporary certificated employees (resolution 2425‑16), approval of E‑Rate project quotes, second interim budget revisions and certifications (district and county) certified as qualified, and several routine consent items and personnel actions.","taxTitle","Amador County Unified, School Districts, California","taxId",65687,"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},6649858,"SELPA begins drafting 2025–26 local plan; public hearing and May 7 approval expected",189,1243000,1432000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2511297-53bccd36f3f10e250ffc0444608ecb7c&start=1243&end=1432","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2511297-53bccd36f3f10e250ffc0444608ecb7c/thumbnail_1243000.jpg","/articles/6649858/California/SELPA-begins-drafting-202526-local-plan-public-hearing-and-May-7-approval-expected","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6649858-0fdec05fd33ec3c1f1adaf2aad7a9ce1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771132578&Signature=d10kdb6965knMQsr2oknER03heX~6osUFIAGuc0g0rl6kWOAwx67UyAG4irQk49qWYt35HEDi4mVuQP6MgAahlSJ6FSP1fmm-04xnKYmDeRCzFTIjSSbpC~GpURV6TvOBPDUgZbjgTzJR4hzplikfrks3HWmC1iajncYHYtlLv76snaSvCvngeCODOOROiQf8pTYCk5m5184p6XPP5uPYrDw1wija5oW6SF-FtMfU5Ha2Sn~67P7uadKrbvA1jYvUCJ2EIfCJ6bvTu2P66hvIjre53sZb6dkrw7FJl7PUZatEOY9Ipavut9s3QJJssIPr4wPKJ2B~3Ja1e1aNaJV2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Amador County SELPA staff presented information March 12 on the SELPA local plan renewal process and said the 2025–26 local plan will be drafted with input from the community advisory committee (CAC) and a public hearing before the board.

The presentation described the local plan as the means to provide transparency about the continuum of special education program options within the SELPA’s geographic region. Staff explained that two sections — the annual budget (section D) and the annual service plan — are required to be updated every year, and that governance, administration and certification sections were updated in 2024–25.

Staff told trustees they are drafting the 2025–26 local plan now, will obtain CAC feedback and hold a public hearing, and plan to present the local plan to the governing board for approval on May 7 so the district can submit the required June 30 filing to the California Department of Education. Hedegaard said the packet’s slide formatting had displayed strangely during the meeting but that the downloaded version contained the full timeline and required sections.

No action was required; the item was informational. Staff said those who are new to the process should expect annual updates on services and budgets in the local plan each year.","Staff outlined the purpose and annual renewal timeline for the SELPA local plan, said two sections (annual budget and annual service plan) must be updated yearly, and announced staff expect to bring the 2025–26 plan to the board for approval on May 7.",{"_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},6649862,"SELPA outlines staffing shortages, recruitment plans and uncertainty around possible federal IDEA cut scenarios",183,841000,1024000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2511297-53bccd36f3f10e250ffc0444608ecb7c&start=841&end=1024","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2511297-53bccd36f3f10e250ffc0444608ecb7c/thumbnail_841000.jpg","/articles/6649862/California/SELPA-outlines-staffing-shortages-recruitment-plans-and-uncertainty-around-possible-federal-IDEA-cut-scenarios","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6649862-a6a4b97fb4c5af1e41a7adc99edabb45/orig.mp4?Expires=1771132578&Signature=G9bF3nQ8rHxMsy-un3fmNRzWYiyEEytR3pfRj56V4OVOMHnIqGXfGPWpf81L3c6TGw7slHjw5s01rLlbbcblmWTlyIq5~tWeOpgi7af14PcA-s1TRpBfFDJNHwTaLpYGaUv~QbphF51Mv27LbXIUsh0GvUdv8zAztwsgJ2-ZDas4A2BsoEt0NTF5t7QZZS5HECfrqVfEaLCOadCGnVWWLLgi3Uk0c2kobV83Wa4cNFRfV2q2IpzW3Y1vJ68VEjI2fNoHr6QE37ga0Ojc01hlApxh2AB1V8r8i4CUpEWJINWaxaB9mgfn8hFkGblZOvN3gIfoNf5y6dxXk9qq7EKDxg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Amador County SELPA staff told the board March 12 that special education staffing remains a challenge and outlined current recruitment efforts and contingency planning in case federal IDEA funding is cut.

Dr. Hedegaard presented a staffing overview showing certificated and classified vacancies for both the Unified School District and the County Office of Education and noted the counts change rapidly because student needs can trigger immediate postings for one‑to‑one support. \"The moment they're posted, they're often already out of date,\" Hedegaard said, adding that the district had posted at least one classified vacancy on EdJoin at the time of the meeting.

Trustees asked whether changes to federal IDEA funding would affect staff positions. Robert (last name not specified in the transcript) and other staff said the district employs some positions that are federally funded and that if IDEA funding were reduced, the district would need to identify replacement funding or reevaluate those positions. The county superintendent group reported that any federal cuts would likely be phased in over more than one fiscal year; staff from the county said they expected to have clearer guidance on funding impacts over the summer.

Recruitment steps discussed included building eligibility pools for the 2025–26 school year, participating in college hiring events (Folsom Lake College was mentioned), reaching out to classified job candidates and exploring participation in spring/summer recruiting fairs. Staff also said they are developing retention and classification strategies and planning to use bilingual aides, interpretation and translation services to improve outreach to Spanish‑speaking families.

Board members asked for more detail on what recruiting activity on EdJoin means in practice; staff described a combination of posting on EdJoin, building applicant pools, and participating in external recruitment events. Hedegaard and district administrators said they would continue to provide updates and expected more concrete planning and information about federal funding later in the summer.","Staff reported continuing classified and certificated vacancies, active recruitment steps and contingency planning amid uncertainty about potential future federal IDEA funding changes.",{"_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},6649867,"CDE accepts progress report; Amador SELPA outlines compliance improvements",114,278000,392000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2511297-53bccd36f3f10e250ffc0444608ecb7c&start=278&end=392","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2511297-53bccd36f3f10e250ffc0444608ecb7c/thumbnail_278000.jpg","/articles/6649867/California/CDE-accepts-progress-report-Amador-SELPA-outlines-compliance-improvements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6649867-af3aa222761009299096a1de0208c2b1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771132578&Signature=EfxEU46xVdDyajoTdmqWE0zbKkj7U8abT9LfJEmAtQI~Y0ijsSpT2VkxWSVfgzRLrzlgR-C1OjHQMBmq7FU9EKh~NLuZF3yuZUKB~-E5aiFyvJtkAp8Bcm~p4mdq3hbgy2aJl7ruHHCP9wro7S9VFnk0P6JaIZXJR87GRS1qZzLm5sDxrgUvGv97Bzst426XQghNZOkWPa-5-f1RswdCNoHOBmO6zu2EgRqi6sf22B2boDttZXk9~LeKESRyUGByXmpF8hEr0CB2VlnC87F4Mxqkuk8ZGU7ItMZ4~MCDs5jDF96CVrNvaxBJ8I12ECrPP~spI8PYz9MdWeCjoB~-rg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Amador County SELPA gave the governing board an update March 12 on its compliance and improvement monitoring (SIM) work with the California Department of Education, reporting that the Department accepted the Unified School District’s 2024 progress report and that staff are drafting a new action plan for upcoming years.

Dr. Hedegaard (full name and title not specified in the transcript) told trustees the SELPA and county office were placed in the SIM process after CDE identified both the county office and the unified school district for monitoring in 2022. The SIM framework requires a local action plan and periodic progress updates; staff said they will present a new plan at a future meeting.

Hedegaard said the district has completed several corrective activities, including reworking its student file system, initiating an electronic database for historical files, training classified staff who manage records, and providing multi‑part, attorney‑supported training for staff on writing legally compliant IEPs. \"A lot has changed since that time, including myself in my capacity and as well as other leadership positions,\" Hedegaard said, adding the current presentation was the last progress update on the 2022 plan and that staff will bring a new action plan next time.

The SELPA also reported measurable improvements in data practice: a targeted decrease in the use of the late‑timeline code (code 90) and a reduction in blank timeline codes. Hedegaard said code 90 usage decreased by about 26% and blank codes decreased by about 35% districtwide within a year; the ACUSD document shown in the presentation showed a drop in code 90 entries on the Unified School District side from 30 to 8.

Board members asked whether principals really met the bilingual/outreach language cited in the original 2022 plan. Hedegaard said the 2022 plan language reflected the original submission and could not be changed retroactively; staff have since funded bilingual aide positions, interpretation and translation and will correct language in the next plan.

The item was presented as information; no board action was required. Hedegaard said staff view SIM as a continuous improvement process and will return with a new action plan for the next period.","The county SELPA reported CDE acceptance of its 2024 progress report and described a series of record-keeping, training and data-practice changes that reduced late‑timeline codes and blanks in special education timelines.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6649872,"Board approves alternative pathway to diploma for students with significant cognitive disabilities",263,727000,990000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2511297-53bccd36f3f10e250ffc0444608ecb7c&start=727&end=990","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2511297-53bccd36f3f10e250ffc0444608ecb7c/thumbnail_727000.jpg","/articles/6649872/California/Board-approves-alternative-pathway-to-diploma-for-students-with-significant-cognitive-disabilities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6649872-aa752122866ace8ae99d91fa1ff10e5c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771132578&Signature=oBCcPUU-dqrCiLS861~txIXvVgFaoXalfrlV~V2rrPznETZIjC3o2EC84lVf80vVoOebXti9PHGK-EK5wsNdBDV10JOg1DvZNnvNNE5GLOvnzDhYZtw6MKL5MFQ2wuFuUfXq77l1u3KIwMRH4xZ-wyW7wIauMFVIW~LxRliQGjkDeArBtC~ovpp76RPuH51FMb7uuBwRwDXxD3noJvQnCYj1zQ6nuYHk89y~egdVgvUwLbN7SOU0~NdBlYnUMsDeZ402pBxl4ZhnqsSKcZFoyLSbzn997l0bFXWt7~EoU3LGiVOABnednoEz8Qy3vfbYZtX5Puov9MEqlO6yFxaMBg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Amador County Board of Trustees voted unanimously March 12 to approve an alternative pathway to a high school diploma for students with significant cognitive disabilities, adopting course descriptions and a local plan to implement requirements established by AB 181.

The pathway gives eligible students — those who are eligible for the California Alternate Assessment — a route to earn a standard high school diploma by completing California’s minimum coursework requirements using modified, standards-aligned curriculum. Joshua Brock, Amador County director of special education, said the local plan uses the Unique Learning System curriculum to provide tiered, accessible instruction linked to the state’s core content connectors.

The board adopted the plan after presentations from district and county staff. Joshua Brock, Director of Special Education, said coursework was rewritten from Unique Learning System lessons into course descriptions that map to the state minimums, including Algebra I, English, social science, science, physical education and the options for foreign language/visual and performing arts or CTE. \"This opens up such a world of opportunities for our students with extensive support needs,\" Brock said.

Michael Lynn, an education specialist who works with the Unique Learning System, described how lessons are tiered and can be delivered using symbol supports, matching or drag‑and‑drop activities, up to paragraph-level reading and written outputs where appropriate. Nikki Gravatt, Director of Secondary Education, said the plan preserves districts’ obligation to provide free appropriate public education (FAPE) through age 22 even after a diploma is issued.

Board members asked how students would demonstrate learning and whether nonverbal students could access the coursework. Lynn and Brock replied that the system supports multiple modes of response — pointing to icons, project‑based demonstrations or adapted written work — and that individualized education programs (IEPs) would document accommodations and assessments.

Board President Molly (last name not specified in transcript), Peter (last name not specified), Ken (last name not specified), Shane (last name not specified) and James (last name not specified) voted in favor; the motion carried with all trustees present voting yes.

Supporters on staff said no student in the district’s extensive support needs programs has previously received a standard high school diploma; students historically received certificates of completion. Speakers noted the diploma would appear the same as other diplomas and could remove an employment barrier many students face.

The approval directs staff to move forward with the local coursework and administrative steps to issue diplomas under the alternative pathway. Staff said they will implement the coursework in classrooms and continue working with IEP teams to determine student eligibility and review how to reflect completed coursework on transcripts.

The board’s action does not change statewide law; it approves the local implementation required by AB 181 and the district-level course descriptions and process for issuing diplomas to qualifying students.","The board approved coursework and a local implementation plan under AB 181 allowing eligible students who take the California Alternate Assessment to earn a state-recognized high school diploma using modified, standards-aligned coursework.","actionData","errors"]

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