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Who spoke and what they reported

- John Amir, Early College Academy student liaison: Reported juniors completed CAST testing for math, science and English; progress reports were sent home the week of March 24; three college field trips were held (UC Davis, Sierra College and Sacramento State) and another was planned for next month. ECA hosted prom with an Italian Renaissance theme and reported spring activities and a multicultural potluck planned for April 30.

- Marley Lee, Leading Edge student liaison: Recapped girls’ soccer tryouts, varsity matches, a Crocker Art Museum trip for sixth grade, progress reports issued April 10, and upcoming events including a multicultural spirit week, eighth grade Washington, D.C. trip planning, an annual blood drive (May 22) and eighth‑grade portfolios and field trips.

- Zach, PFAA (Performing and Fine Arts Academy) student liaison: Described recent arts events including a hip‑hop workshop with a guest artist (DJ Chief XL), the American Artist Gallery showing student visual work, the spring jazz concert and the school production run of Hairspray; noted cast testing participation and upcoming instrumental showcases and open house.

- Raven Hill, PACT Academy student liaison: Summarized campus events including Health and Nutrition Day, parent coffee talks, middle school socials and field trips (Crocker Art Museum, Woodland Regional Park, Muir Woods), a book fair to raise funds for library books and upcoming fitness field day and PBIS movie event on May 2.

- Ksenia Patricia, Star Academy student liaison: Reported elementary events including a Saint Patrick’s Day leprechaun visit, spring book fair, theater field trips for first and second graders, a PBIS assembly focused on state testing, community garden cleanups and a multicultural festival scheduled for April 15 (5–8 p.m.) featuring cultural booths and food.

Why it matters: Student liaison reports give the board and community a snapshot of student engagement, testing schedules and enrichment activities across campuses. Several items — statewide testing, college visits and multicultural festivals — are timed to district calendars and parent engagement plans.

Where to find details

Students and families were directed to campus calendars and upcoming open house events for more detail. The district’s enrollment and event calendars will list dates for the multicultural festivals, trips and open‑house schedules.

Ending note

The board thanked the student liaisons for their reports and noted campuses will be on spring break April 16–25 with festivals and events concluding April 15.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","NCS Board of Directors Meeting - April 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Student representatives from five Natomas Charter academies summarized recent testing windows, field trips, prom and upcoming multicultural events and open houses at the district's April 14 board meeting.","taxTitle","Natomas Charter District, School Districts, California","taxId",56353,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_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":74,"_75":74},6274323,"Natomas Charter presents DEI, belonging and PBIS plan; staff and family surveys show high reported belonging",0,7725000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2992331-d288cfa0222708a5dbcace982ec2d0ca&start=7725&end=7725","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2992331-d288cfa0222708a5dbcace982ec2d0ca/thumbnail_7725000.jpg","/articles/6274323/California/Natomas-Charter-presents-DEI-belonging-and-PBIS-plan-staff-and-family-surveys-show-high-reported-belonging","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6274323-8318462a6dfb064eb78963d5111bce86/orig.mp4?Expires=1770725726&Signature=fJiZRTrlGw0bTY5ojsI92YFL2k5RqDKN9e7v4FuiMWkZnBDSfSrxHPaPTYfSgqSHvEA6WsPMddcVdx8GKH8igu8nrfSDpPOub7SM0QYWp8kEKjjVnMxiNOArzuc-s5iDa1FLBQjoL4nNQS4loguAxSAyZWhw~2wf5BIA6PtWOAmNCkxIJj4vxKplLhCOES-pmDagOFLvYBzryYrynECmakLiCip2KOx6S6aH4sPD7w~r0NRygkBWjMQgQHEojlRzGhd-JORObyOaAP7nK8wFZ478XyRzLzzFnbVINBCoZ-t4uUzkFDRYVxsxpi-rFX8shNbRRQo4ukqCUcyo5Ofg3w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Natomas Charter District leaders on April 14 outlined a multi‑campus plan to strengthen belonging, equity and behavior supports across its five academies, presenting staff, student and family climate survey data and next steps for professional learning and PBIS implementation.

The presentation, led by district staff and site leaders, summarized staff survey results showing high staff feelings of belonging (96% agreed/strongly agreed) and family survey results where 91% of responding families said their child feels they belong at school. Student responses (grades 3–12) varied by campus: Star Academy 82%, PACT 90%, Leading Edge 85%, PFAA 80% and Early College Academy 87%.

Why it matters: The district said it will use survey findings and staff listening sessions to drive a three‑year professional learning scope and sequence, expand PBIS tier 2 interventions, continue restorative‑practice training for counselors and deans, and increase library collections and curriculum materials to reflect district diversity.

What presenters described

- Staff professional development: District leaders and site DEI leads reported a sequence of staff sessions, self‑reflection surveys on implicit bias, individual action plans with accountability partners, and follow‑up classroom observations and consultations. Staff requested deeper, multi‑session professional learning rather than single brief trainings; the district plans multi‑year content and site‑based coaching.

- Behavior supports: Presenters said campus PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) is in place for Tier 1 and the district will phase in Tier 2 interventions for the subset of students who need targeted supports. Restorative practices training for counselors and deans was described as already in progress on multiple campuses.

- Curriculum and libraries: District staff said libraries received more than 1,000 new titles systemwide this year, including nonfiction and books selected to better reflect community diversity. Arts and production programs were cited as examples of intentionally diverse storytelling and student leadership opportunities.

- Community feedback and next steps: Site leaders conducted listening sessions (staff and classified employees) facilitated by a DEI consultant; district leaders met with campus administrators to convert themes into action plans for 2025–26. The district intends to hold a follow‑up, cross‑site DEI meeting in the fall to align work systemwide.

What the data show

- Staff survey: 96% of staff respondents agreed or strongly agreed they feel they belong at Natomas Charter School; 95% said people at the school care about them as a person.

- Family survey: 96% of families agreed people of different cultural backgrounds, races or ethnicities get along well at the school; 91% said their student feels they belong.

- Student survey (grades 3–12): Reported sense of belonging by campus — Star Academy 82%, PACT 90%, Leading Edge 85%, PFAA 80%, Early College Academy 87%.

Presenters and roles

The DEI presentation was led by district instructional leaders and site DEI leads with facilitation support from a DEI consultant. School staff and principals from each academy described site‑level work and provided examples of professional development, curriculum alignment and student leadership programs.

Ending note

District leaders said the DEI work will continue into 2025–26 with targeted professional learning, PBIS tier 2 roll‑out and additional parent and student listening sessions. They also committed to sharing detailed survey response counts and the multi‑year action plan with the board and the community.","District leaders and campus staff described multi‑campus diversity, equity and inclusion work and behavior supports, presenting staff, student and family survey results and an action plan to deepen training and implement PBIS tier 2 and restorative practices.",{"_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":74,"_75":74},6274327,"Natomas Charter board approves 2025–26 health benefit increase and revised salary schedule; several routine items also passed",122,3600000,3722000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2992331-d288cfa0222708a5dbcace982ec2d0ca&start=3600&end=3722","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2992331-d288cfa0222708a5dbcace982ec2d0ca/thumbnail_3600000.jpg","/articles/6274327/California/Natomas-Charter-board-approves-202526-health-benefit-increase-and-revised-salary-schedule-several-routine-items-also-passed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6274327-0e045dce3fccadc24e5decfd51202122/orig.mp4?Expires=1770725726&Signature=Nu-6aLGPKWk0uPKwfvycfydQsvTmsoT4zjG83Nd978syddiEI-1KGYjBvDx41nxo96HEHVKpHnzi8h9SQmKfJyUD~DcBgChxtpnopKOjbcnMF6ISfxrG6VHeyU8-03hAg9aRdVdbqLq4bh6HLlHHAyMc8LYDfDQpcL4KN0hJZz4DeNkrXznpkWmXAzHTZTReHQwL14f0RfKa1rR-P-1HbZrlySrZSUKGkbfDca-sSLIHZHOBE-zcwq0l2alP3a1vrl8CSIXj6-GRbXuW24qRkDHST25tMpe2O~7IChBTMqgHmhRRpa9cj9w2YwAbZMu4vKmgv6fcKKqLCLU-39knEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Natomas Charter District Board of Directors on Monday evening approved an increase to employer health and welfare contributions for 2025–26 and adopted a revised 2025–26 salary schedule that includes a 1% across‑the‑board increase in addition to scheduled step and column movements.

The actions followed staff presentations reviewing rising medical premiums, a four‑tier contribution structure (employee; employee plus dependent; employee plus child/children; family), and projected budget impacts. The district estimated the net additional cost for the benefit contribution change at about $318,000 and the 1% salary increase at about $213,000; step and column movements were estimated at roughly $353,000.

Those two items were part of a consent and action sequence the board moved through after reconvening from closed session. Earlier in the meeting the board approved the evening’s agenda and the consent calendar by roll call.

Why it matters: The board’s vote increases district costs for 2025–26 and affects employee out‑of‑pocket coverage by shifting a larger employer contribution toward single medical/dental/vision coverage. The salary adjustments combine to raise compensation costs for the coming year and are reflected in the district’s budget assumptions.

What the board approved

- Health and welfare contribution increase for 2025–26: Staff presented proposed employer contributions that would cover single medical, dental and vision at the HMO single level and maintain a previously enacted larger family increase. Staff said the proposal was designed to keep single employees fully covered for the lowest HMO option. The district estimated a net cost of about $318,000. The motion passed by roll call (see \"Votes at a glance\").

- Revised 2025–26 salary schedule: The board approved a 1% across‑the‑board increase for salary schedules, to be applied in addition to step movement and column adjustments already budgeted. Staff estimated the 1% increase would cost about $213,000 and that step/column movement would add roughly $353,000. The motion passed by roll call (see \"Votes at a glance\").

- Meeting agenda and consent calendar: The board approved routine agenda and consent items by roll call at the start of the open session.

Closed session and other procedural notes

The board adjourned earlier to closed session to consider a public employee performance evaluation pursuant to Government Code section 54954.2 (executive director evaluation). When the meeting reconvened no reportable action was taken from closed session and the open meeting resumed.

Votes at a glance

- Approve agenda — Motion: moved by Doug Gaffney, seconded by Gina (last name not specified). Roll call: Preeti (yes), Gina (yes), Maria (yes), Justin (yes), Doug Gaffney (yes), Sean (yes), Arsenio (yes). Outcome: approved.

- Approve consent items — Motion: mover not specified; second recorded as Justin. Roll call: Preeti (yes), Gina (yes), Maria (yes), Justin (yes), Doug Gaffney (yes), Sean (yes), Arsenio (yes). Outcome: approved.

- Approve 2025–26 health and welfare contribution increase — Motion: mover/second not specified in the transcript excerpt. Roll call recorded: Britney (yes), Gina (yes), Maria (yes), Justin (yes), Doug Gaffney (yes), Sean (yes), Arsenio (yes). Tally: unanimous among those voting in the recorded roll call. Outcome: approved. Notes: estimated net additional district cost about $318,000; four‑tier employer contribution model described in staff materials.

- Approve revised 2025–26 salary schedules (1% across the board plus step/column movement) — Motion: moved by Preeti and Gina (as a second was recorded). Roll call: Preeti (yes), Gina (yes), Maria (yes), Justin (yes), Doug Gaffney (yes), Sean (yes), Arsenio (yes). Tally: unanimous among those voting in the recorded roll call. Outcome: approved. Notes: staff estimated the 1% increase at about $213,000 and step/column movement at about $353,000.

What the board did not do

The board did not take any reportable action from the closed session public‑employee evaluation; when the meeting reconvened staff reported no further action was taken.

Where to find the record

Board packets and the full meeting minutes should contain the formal motion language, the staff report with attached cost tables, and the official roll‑call record. The district indicated attachments with the proposed rates and salary schedule were included in the board materials.

Ending note

Board members and staff said the district will continue finalizing budget development for 2025–26 with the newly approved benefit and salary assumptions included in planning documents.","The Natomas Charter District Board on April 14 approved an increase to employer health-and-welfare contributions for 2025–26 and a 1% across‑the‑board salary increase plus step/column movement. The board also approved the meeting agenda and consent items by roll call.","actionData","errors"]

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