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Amy (LCAP presenter) told the board the report is the first year of a three‑year LCAP cycle and that many metrics remain in progress because data collection and evaluation are ongoing. She said the district had completed work to ensure access to instructional materials and devices and had a “significant decrease” in chronic absenteeism, which she described as a positive trend.

On college‑and‑career readiness and A–G completion, presenters noted persistent gaps. The district’s data, presented during the meeting, show work to increase A–G completion, access to AP and CTE pathways and to align graduation requirements with CSU/UC minimums. The LCAP update also flags algebra readiness and foundational reading instruction as partially implemented action steps where further work and expenditures are expected.

Amy said the district is tracking multiple data sources — local benchmarks (DNA/inspect assessments), FastBridge screeners and state assessments (CAST/CAASPP) — and will present annual results in the June LCAP review. She also reported that the focus goal for English learners includes reclassification and biliteracy efforts; the district cited 41 students designated with 6 students meeting the then‑current seal of biliteracy requirements, and staff said the requirements changed last summer and the tracking method will be updated.

On implementation, the presenter said many professional development, collaboration and parent‑education items are partially implemented and will continue through the LCAP cycle. Board members asked about committee participation and whether the district needs more community representation; the presenter said more participants are welcome and noted the current committee is secondary‑heavy.

The LCAP mid‑year update was presented as information; no action was required.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular Meeting - Martinez Unified School Board - 2/24/2025","oneSentenceSummary","District staff presented a mid‑year Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) update showing progress on device access and chronic absenteeism while noting ongoing work to raise A–G completion and English learner outcomes; many metrics remain \"in progress.\"","taxTitle","Martinez Unified, School Districts, California","taxId",65697,"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},6288815,"Residents question special‑election petition after board appointment; speakers cite representation and cost concerns",358,2041000,2399000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2535568-9c9fe66a1982dfa0250c10dc87458665&start=2041&end=2399","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2535568-9c9fe66a1982dfa0250c10dc87458665/thumbnail_2041000.jpg","/articles/6288815/California/Residents-question-specialelection-petition-after-board-appointment-speakers-cite-representation-and-cost-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6288815-84fe5faca402ef4660f5ff2d9cdc49ab/orig.mp4?Expires=1770994151&Signature=Q0SxUFKBhQ6SMqpu1daKjeYKEPmbVFn8pikFo9QW3hrhOKHHi8wl641blYp-v6UqNHROy0bLHX7VT2Ymjny5vTpyg5Yy6apWxZVZzAA5Z9SlCADF6EW2W05sGLk9QJAcvUpm5ufe1acvnYQK8OfWArKCXZ5ImJN46fcOSWHAoCPhSv81Q7NqyDZjtHBxKVZAXWBdeqONqX1LaKXHN9-vHou4JY25DHHiK7SjdvO5kfgB62xgwWzy1A70cP536ma6fjNKeL4g9s3nOu5xoXDVOrnynTIWRQyFM7gnPkHyP2EZTOemjXGxqXQBeSGgmm0RrQrXDzf4oTf9LJJBqQ2sRA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several public speakers urged the board to consider the fiscal and community consequences of a petition that will force a special election to fill a board vacancy in Area 3.

Craig Lazaretti, who said he had confirmed signature verification with the county elections office, told trustees the petition will call a special election that will cost the district an estimated $50,000–$63,000 and said he found that use of scarce district funds troubling amid a budget shortfall.

\"It is sad and disappointing to hear that amid an ongoing budget crisis, a petition has been submitted to force a special election out of spite,\" Lazaretti said, urging respect for the process that led to the board’s appointment. He said the signatures had been verified and a special election would be called, and he urged community members not to damage the district’s finances.

Other speakers framed the petition as politically motivated. Linda Olivera asked who submitted signatures and whether signers reflected the district’s demographic makeup; she expressed concern about whether minority voices had been included. Megan Katz Deaver said she recognized some petition organizers and described statements she had heard at community meetings opposing district DEI work, saying the petition appeared related to those views.

Board members defended their unanimous appointment of Britney Ayala to Area 3, saying appointment is a lawful, democratic option and emphasizing the difference between an appointment and a voter‑initiated petition. Trustee comments repeatedly called the appointment an exercise of the board’s statutory authority and urged civil discourse.

Public commenters on related themes also raised broader civic concerns. Several speakers urged stronger civics instruction and said the district should ensure students learn about democratic processes and voting rights. Others criticized past political endorsements by local education organizations and said such endorsements undermine trust in staff or unions.

No board action was taken on the petition at the meeting; the county elections office will administer any special election if the petition meets statutory requirements.","Public commenters criticized a petition to force a special election after the board’s unanimous appointment to fill Area 3, raising questions about cost, representation of minority communities and motivations behind the petition.",{"_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},6288820,"Board adopts staff‑reduction resolutions amid district budget shortfall; expulsions and safety plans also approved",5977,4050000,10027000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2535568-9c9fe66a1982dfa0250c10dc87458665&start=4050&end=10027","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2535568-9c9fe66a1982dfa0250c10dc87458665/thumbnail_4050000.jpg","/articles/6288820/California/Board-adopts-staffreduction-resolutions-amid-district-budget-shortfall-expulsions-and-safety-plans-also-approved","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6288820-a40d7734430c2bd1ab01b2c019785d02/orig.mp4?Expires=1770994151&Signature=XC0n0~gbR3SNsRwtJ3oV2O48QDDsOTE8rPCTEX8KHgXQRoQts2nqz9LOipQM2k4PdA7MODQ0v-hNFkcyOO1YCCQfiIIA2koHdltW4Q-GxMBgt2x5X1QirJZOwQmLgRITaLT-IN5diJdR63M-oXZc4Jm4eLQpUaobQBMQfnp~xvEv8FOJyX6gnJxZKgpG40vcsNC4URyMHMwR~-ybPEKp1ONpLa0ZABewRMVakpwvOGxj3WeEBAn~1gm9z9T2PxptZdHZ-NIEamz3ksCQttluVXAsXVeB-pklhjEaqPB5KOfGHBDYViA2b9EILfyI~XvfvYp4u9XMYS8Vb8xiSEzq~A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Martinez Unified School District board on Thursday voted to approve several personnel and compliance actions as the district implements budget reductions and routine annual safety updates.

After reconvening from closed session the board reported a stipulated suspended expulsion for student number 2020 and then approved the recommendation by voice vote. The board’s roll call in open session recorded ayes from trustees; the chair announced the motion passed.

Later in the meeting, the board considered two related resolutions to meet required timelines for personnel reductions. Resolution 2025‑17 would eliminate or reduce certificated positions “to meet the Board’s approved budget reductions,” the staff report said; Resolution 2025‑18 would reduce classified services for the same fiscal reasons. Both resolutions were moved, seconded and approved by the board in public session.

Personnel reductions were presented by the district’s personnel office; staff and parents raised concerns at the podium about impacts on course offerings, particularly in secondary social studies. Alhambra High social studies teachers told the board that proposed cuts could reduce course offerings and elective options and complicate the addition of state‑mandated courses such as ethnic studies and financial literacy.

Board members said making cuts is undesirable but framed the votes as a fiscal necessity, noting the list of positions is based on current course requests and that the reduction list may change between now and May as resignations, retirements and other staffing changes occur.

The board also voted to adopt all school comprehensive safety plans to meet the district’s March 1 deadline; the plans were presented as annual updates from each school site and were adopted without substantive amendment.

Votes at a glance
- Stipulated suspended expulsion (student #2020): approved (voice/roll call; ayes recorded; motion passed).
- Resolution 2025‑17 (eliminate/reduce certificated positions): approved (motion, second, voice vote; motion passed).
- Resolution 2025‑18 (reduce classified services): approved (motion, second, voice vote; motion passed).
- Comprehensive school safety plans (all sites): approved (motion, second, voice vote; motion passed).

None of the personnel reductions included final name‑by‑name layoffs at the meeting; staff reported the resolutions set the number and categories to comply with statutory timelines. Trustees said the district will continue to review course requests and staffing between now and the statutory layoff notice deadline.","The Martinez Unified board approved a stipulated suspended expulsion and adopted resolutions to reduce certificated and classified services after a series of public comments and staff presentations; comprehensive safety plans were also adopted.",{"_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},6288827,"Alhambra High presents Ed Trust West equity review, lays out three-year action plan",1808,5801000,7609000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2535568-9c9fe66a1982dfa0250c10dc87458665&start=5801&end=7609","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2535568-9c9fe66a1982dfa0250c10dc87458665/thumbnail_5801000.jpg","/articles/6288827/California/Alhambra-High-presents-Ed-Trust-West-equity-review-lays-out-three-year-action-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6288827-0cb945a81ef5b45575a998240f77e27f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770994151&Signature=W0qfOYOQ74iGzB-2W9LOcYULtgWnhHAANFIV~LFlUzJlzsjw2gLiyq~YP9EeNOCDI8-rVSTFYshcfYuO122H02xZon5F5x2ah0QSA9ynMVJxeZE-Msxy2xYo9Gf~vSfhc82S2TGj5u9T1LyW43WQ~FLjz3GDpB4H9kyvzjLpCLfWAAy0R25SH1W1i~EkNQSaTAL3sIIxs7h6zuu~XlJUwT5EGq1IrU8VcacA4StSCOJxtj0eOFOL6iX1Ou4MUpYI5KLqiVmNpifGjd~Xp8rhCujwWaU0KbnHG9vHCrPyKWJKOu7KCuxTS0vI-X9PtQ-qEqpSOvAVJLpQcujMuHF5SA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Alhambra High School leaders on Thursday presented a systemic equity review conducted by Ed Trust West and a three‑year “blueprint” of actions the school will use to close gaps in access to college‑preparatory courses and improve school climate.

Principal Dr. Keisha Amadorfer told the Martinez Unified School District board the review used both quantitative sources — transcript analysis, publicly available performance data and stakeholder surveys — and qualitative sources including classroom observations, focus groups and interviews. She said the district examined 586 student surveys, 41 staff surveys, 193 parent English surveys and additional Spanish‑language responses.

The report found the district’s A–G completion rate for 2022–23 was 47 percent for all students, but only 13 percent for multilingual learners (below the state average cited in the report) and effectively 0 percent among students in special day classes, Amadorfer said. That shortfall, she said, points to a lack of equitable and meaningful access to grade‑level standards and college‑prep courses for some student groups.

“Equity means that each student receives what they need to develop their full academic and social potential,” Amadorfer said, quoting the working definition the committee adopted from the National Equity Project.

Sam Gross, English department co‑chair and one of the report co‑presenters, summarized the blueprint’s academic aims: align graduation requirements and course offerings with A–G standards, examine grading practices that can create barriers to college eligibility and begin an awareness campaign so families and students understand A–G pathways earlier than high school. Gross said the committee decided to combine academics and college‑and‑career work because of overlap between the two areas.

Music director and visual and performing arts chair Sarah Stafford described the climate and culture portion of the plan. It calls for building on existing strengths such as leadership programs and arts opportunities, expanding student voice and student representation in focus groups and developing a three‑year staff training calendar to help staff engage constructively with students’ critical identities. \"We want students to feel like they belong,\" Stafford said.

Presenters described next steps that include refining the draft blueprint with community feedback, assigning teams to implement action items, setting clear timelines and metrics and aligning the blueprint with the district LCAP and WASC accreditation work. The presenters said some components are already in motion: Alhambra has used a transcript evaluation service for course‑tracking and the district has enabled additional academic planning tools in its student information system.

Student speakers and board members praised the committee’s work while urging patience: one student who served on the committee said change “is not gonna happen overnight,” noting trust has been broken in prior years and new practices take time to show results.

Board members asked about how student voices would be engaged going forward; presenters said future focus groups will be assembled to reflect school diversity (AP students, athletes, students with IEPs, English learners) so the blueprint’s implementation reflects varied student experiences.

The board took no formal action on the presentation; trustees requested the item remain part of ongoing LCAP alignment and implementation conversations.","Alhambra High School staff presented a systemic equity review from Ed Trust West finding gaps in A–G course access and recommending a three-year blueprint with action steps on academics, college and career readiness and school climate.","actionData","errors"]

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