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Hedquist said the LCAP is the district’s three‑year planning document and that the district is currently in year one. He told the board, “It is required of all LEAs in public schools in the state of California. It is a 3 year document. We are currently in year 1 of the 3 year LCAP for Pacific Grove Unified.” The presentation reviewed stakeholder engagement from fall through spring, highlighted student survey gains in belonging and facility perceptions, and flagged recurring growth areas such as chronic absenteeism, student sadness, subtle bullying (mean rumors and tone-based interactions), and parent engagement.

Key findings and metrics: District presenters summarized multiple data sources:
- California Healthy Kids: elementary students reported improvements in connection and perceived school safety; some student subgroups showed notable gains in the “I belong at my school” item. However, Hedquist emphasized that small subgroup populations can produce volatile percentage swings.
- Core SEL: middle and high school Core SEL results showed many students falling in the moderately unhealthy/ slightly unhealthy range for social‑emotional health; Hedquist noted this aligned with other survey signals indicating persistent sadness and social stress.
- MAP and DIBELS: MAP median percentiles showed slight shifts fall-to-winter (reading median percentile decreased from 65 to 62; math increased 63 to 65). DIBELS early‑literacy monitoring showed an overall small reduction in students requiring intensive reading intervention (96 to 92 district‑wide from fall to winter), with mixed grade‑level variation.

Stakeholder feedback: Hedquist summarized themes from parent advisory committees, DLAC (District English Learner Advisory Committee), student advisory committees and community input sessions: strengthen academic rigor while making work accessible and differentiated; expand targeted academic supports and tiered intervention; prioritize cultural proficiency and curriculum that reflects students’ cultures; and boost parent engagement through clearer, more digestible outreach (trustees and parents suggested a “parent job fair” or consolidated volunteer-opportunities packet to make involvement easier).

Student voice: Hedquist said students emphasized caring staff and hands-on learning but also reported workload concerns in honors classes and facility needs (playground and restroom repairs, water fountains, vaping sensors). He noted students often described bullying as subtle — sarcasm, tone, or backhanded compliments — which can be difficult to address through standard disciplinary responses.

Next steps and timeline: Hedquist said staff will incorporate stakeholder input into the draft LCAP, hold a public hearing at the May 15 board meeting, and bring a final LCAP to the June 5 board meeting for approval. He underscored the district will continue using mixed methods (quantitative and qualitative) to triangulate needs and refine actions.

Why it matters: The LCAP directs how district resources are prioritized and is central to planning for academic, social‑emotional and equity work across sites. Trustees said they want continued focus on parent engagement strategies, grade‑level alignment, and implementing classroom‑level supports that address both academic rigor and students’ social‑emotional needs.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","PGUSD Special Board Meeting April 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Pacific Grove Unified staff presented a Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) community‑input update showing gains in belonging and perceived safety but calling out student sadness, chronic absenteeism and subtle bullying as persistent issues to address.","taxTitle","Pacific Grove Unified, School Districts, California","taxId",60770,"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},6263115,"Board approves three revised job descriptions including in‑person speech-language pathologist and Prop. 28-funded CTE/VAPA coordinator",312,816000,1128000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3108085-7ea4d0fdfe4a33f189f6bb4aaa2f05a5&start=816&end=1128","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3108085-7ea4d0fdfe4a33f189f6bb4aaa2f05a5/thumbnail_816000.jpg","/articles/6263115/California/Board-approves-three-revised-job-descriptions-including-inperson-speech-language-pathologist-and-Prop-28-funded-CTEVAPA-coordinator","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263115-23ccabdcc2207e237458e3da90e28b1e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186093&Signature=Ysc0DGr3yrDwUfK9z0NRIcZkLTbwJfyt4VcPknRKkeg1U481uCrOcgPnnYYoPrD4kyaJAIba~xOpvUWabWsPBM25bsGEoKK~G5QbOwXjzW99L~nb9xNW64~NbEK9QZPBxc8U-O8cFwf4eHExQ8WqwZQlPn3gMyoNLjz9bClfmIaVc2nihTmsiLgLqwB5ZmKTUgeV3zHr~pdlljwuEYAm~KBMkwkjn5iEA8j1EKguKopUlgazr8dC8jIK3IAofD7V1hnfTkMoKzZjsL1w0x-c7DUz3fvO3PL8o8d5ApCAKOLPfWMBlCNzjnM4FiKeykE9ezPqrL7rErdW33BgOz~r5A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pacific Grove Unified School District Board of Education approved three revised job descriptions — a speech-language pathologist (explicitly in-person), an itinerant education specialist (special education) teacher, and a Career Technical Education (CTE) and Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) coordinator funded through Proposition 28 — during the board meeting.

Trustees said the updates are intended to clarify expectations, ensure a consistent hiring document when positions are posted, and align personnel with instructional goals. Chief Human Resources Officer Buck Rogemann told the board the speech-language pathologist posting specifies in-person service because the district believes “the highest quality services are presented in person,” and that the itinerant education specialist role is intended to serve multiple sites to reduce individual caseloads. On the CTE/VAPA coordinator, Rogemann said funding will come from Proposition 28 and “is not gonna be to the general fund,” and the position will support grant writing and program planning at the high school.

Board edits and discussion: Trustees requested small, specific edits before approval. For the speech-language pathologist, trustees asked to add the word “speech” to bullet 3 to remove ambiguity; the board approved that change and passed the item by roll call. For the CTE/VAPA coordinator position trustees asked that grant-writing or writing skills be explicitly added to the qualifications; staff agreed and the motion to approve the description with that addition passed by roll call. Trustees also asked staff to explore opportunities to expand VAPA events and to consider regional CTE partnerships; staff said they would gather additional information.

Votes at a glance: Speech-language pathologist (in-person) — motion to approve with edit to add the word “speech” in bullet 3; mover: Dr. Hazen; second: Trustee Otmar; roll-call vote: unanimous Yes (5–0). Itinerant education specialist teacher — motion to approve job description as presented; mover: Clerk McNary; second: Dr. Hazen; roll-call vote: Yes 5–0. CTE/VAPA coordinator (Prop. 28-funded) — motion to approve with addition of grant-writing/ writing skills to qualifications; mover: (trustee moving the amendment); second: Clerk McNary; roll-call vote: Yes 5–0.

Why it matters: The speech-language pathologist and itinerant education specialist approvals clarify expectations for services and aim to improve service delivery and caseload balance. The CTE/VAPA coordinator creates a funded staff role to manage CTE/VAPA programming and reporting required under Proposition 28, which restricts how the funds are used and requires personnel support for program implementation.

What happens next: Staff will include the approved edits and post the job descriptions for recruitment. The CTE/VAPA coordinator position will be posted with Proposition 28 as the funding source; staff will bring back information about potential county/regional CTE partnerships if requested by the board.

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The change extends the position calendar from 185 days to 217 days — of which 14 are recognized local holidays — leaving 203 workdays. Chief Human Resources Officer Buck Rogemann said the district will still classify the positions as classified employees who earn one vacation day per month (up to 10 vacation days), which means the maximum number of days actually worked could be about 193 in a given year. Rogemann told the board, “In the past, we've been under contract with Monterey County Behavioral Health. And now that we are going to have our own mental health therapist serving the special education needs of our students, this extended calendar is necessary.” He added the annual pay rate remains the same and that there is “no fiscal impact as the annual pay for the licensed mental health therapist remains the same.”

Why it matters: Bringing mental health therapists on staff is intended to close a service gap for students who require therapy during ESY after the district’s contract with Monterey County Behavioral Health ends June 30. The district says the change will let PGUSD-employed therapists provide continuity of care for those students during the summer program.

Board discussion and public comment focused on staff workload and family communication. Trustee Atmar asked whether therapists had accepted the change and said she wanted to “make sure that our mental health therapists are feeling solid about the increase in days that they're working because I want our mental health therapists to be mentally healthy.” Rogemann said he had spoken with some therapists and would share additional feedback with trustees. Trustee Shamas urged staff to notify families whose services will shift from county-contracted providers to PGUSD-employed therapists, noting the June 30 contract end date and saying, “I want to make sure we're closing that gap and making sure they understand, that they will still continue to receive services, and it will be from a PGUSD employed therapist.”

Votes at a glance: Motion to approve the salary schedule and extended calendar for licensed mental health therapists — mover: Clerk McNary; second: Trustee Shamas; roll-call vote: Dr. Hazen: Yes; Clerk McNary: Yes; Trustee Atmar: Abstain; Trustee Shamas: Yes; Trustee Wax: Yes. Tally: Yes 4, Abstain 1. Outcome: approved.

What happens next: Staff will post the positions under the revised calendar and proceed with the district’s hiring process.

Sources: presentation and discussion by Buck Rogemann, Chief Human Resources Officer; trustee remarks during the April board meeting. ","The Pacific Grove Unified School District Board approved a revised work calendar for licensed mental health therapists that extends the work year to cover extended school year (ESY) services for students on IEPs, keeping annual pay unchanged. The motion passed 4–0 with Trustee Atmar abstaining.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6263104,"Board reports closed‑session outcomes: bargaining updates and personnel direction",0,202000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3108085-7ea4d0fdfe4a33f189f6bb4aaa2f05a5&start=202&end=202","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3108085-7ea4d0fdfe4a33f189f6bb4aaa2f05a5/thumbnail_202000.jpg","/articles/6263104/California/Board-reports-closedsession-outcomes-bargaining-updates-and-personnel-direction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263104-af38ae617b46af38dcdd2627ce4a4a11/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186093&Signature=DtEKQRcraK1GTJv6D-jaWyxvB1lBLAa1lnGScpYYzxJUE1ugyNakwvSOMGrU0-E7XUJ6~8aIFkEQ34IaXPgyrLnfuB-HZ2GAYuJ8Oz6kDseUe-ovn6-qhHOfhIpZG6pk-LY8IwUEHJlTcI~OGcIApuMdH0QFc~eK7jZbeYRLo5HBlm59E6BCa1DYCHTI9kROArmv2hq~vVzlIR~3BWHlcoJe7DGQnhRbeDKyUQ7qy4a4o3RUA1pKZN-aQAHAbjvYWeWMDQueSLaGhP4xwwuPMcNgGttECoDfE50HDDEsHNLsCe53Azma4S5G7-fIo5tfZJj7k5J-G9v2q9S2-CeyzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pacific Grove Unified School District Board of Education reconvened from closed session and reported the following actions: information was received on collective bargaining with PGTA (Pacific Grove Teachers Association) and CSEA for the 2024–25 cycle; and the board reported two items under public‑employee discipline, dismissal, release or leave complaints — for one of those items the board reported information only, and for the other it reported information and that direction was given.

At the start of the meeting trustees announced the session had been conducted pursuant to California Government Code 54953(b) to allow teleconferencing for a remote trustee. The board then adjourned to closed session and reconvened to report out the items specified by the Brown Act.

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