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District staff described the history and funding of the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) and ACEs funding streams, noting that SRCS is a rate‑2 district whose per‑pupil rate is smaller than rate‑1 districts and therefore funding has fluctuated year to year. Staff said that while ELOP funding increased overall statewide, San Rafael’s share has varied and the legislature is considering options to stabilize rates.

Presenters said the renewed MOUs will continue partnerships with long‑standing providers to operate site‑based after‑school programs, summer programming and intersession activities. Staff emphasized research showing improved outcomes when extended‑learning programs are engaging and “camp‑like,” and they said many working families view after‑school availability as essential to school selection and family stability.

Trustees asked about program quality, funding stability and the district’s ability to scale programs. Staff said some programs are over‑subscribed and signaled they will continue to monitor state apportionments and adjust program sizes accordingly.

The board approved agenda item 6 (MOU with an arts/program management partner) on a motion by Trustee Geneva Marsh, seconded by Trustee Lau. Agenda item 7 (a second expanded‑learning renewal) was approved on a motion by Trustee Rivas, seconded by Trustee Deneva Marsh. Both motions carried by voice vote.

Why it matters: Expanded learning serves families who require longer childcare hours and provides enrichment that district staff say reduces summer learning loss when programs emphasize engagement in arts, STEM and social development rather than strictly academic repetition.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","SRCS Board of Education Regular Meeting - May 5, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Trustees approved renewals of two memorandum‑of‑understanding agreements for expanded‑learning providers that serve more than 1,200 elementary students; staff said funding fluctuates under state ELOP rate formulas and that after‑school programming is a high priority for working families.","taxTitle","San Rafael City High, School Districts, California","taxId",76640,"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},6249263,"Board approves revised emergency‑closure policy; districts must plan instructional recovery beginning July 2025",450,4390000,4840000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3206246-e6ec8b5d29f48aa495c507120ef25626&start=4390&end=4840","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3206246-e6ec8b5d29f48aa495c507120ef25626/thumbnail_4390000.jpg","/articles/6249263/California/Board-approves-revised-emergencyclosure-policy-districts-must-plan-instructional-recovery-beginning-July-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6249263-23a9381f43d2035534345cdbf619665c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770561920&Signature=ORzPFW~FFr9ZER7LiSptzWsNtewHIjDIF2vr0fkK53r8pAOqn0d2i2wjd3lLQL0G-rOazxoUUb~m9x3UEWcHYaVuyjlyzbmVtbRfdotCMMwy-qmKmo6bf1YFXO~9DYYh3Zu0uEVncw4K12~jUT8GJs-05HhKqILXId-8MEmT12Zelcbchue6Y7igeI0gLTpLTS39BT8Vg5o6~SUQy9vtZJfiO3Y3mGzxNHV1e2VM2VdQKxpf288KP3i0rq9PbkwVJ1uJkX3hMCz2nopWkwYVPlMCnyHkzFxChoLXJnU2w0FKZCDF~am0JFzs0fwg8WLdq9FNnsMnjiuBqzo4E9nqIg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Rafael City Schools board approved revisions to Board Policy 35.16.5 on emergency schedules that expand the reasons a district may close schools and add requirements for how closures are communicated and how missed instructional time must be recovered.

Staff explained the updated policy adds “health conditions” and snowstorms to the list of recognized causes for school closure and incorporates new state requirements that districts develop plans to recover missed instructional minutes. Under the new language, beginning July 2025 districts must offer recovery options — either additional instructional minutes or materials — so missed instructional days can be credited.

The policy also updates acceptable notification methods and includes a new requirement that automatic dialing systems be operated by a person who follows required procedures and disconnects calls when terminated; staff said the change responds to complaints about multiple repeated automated calls.

Trustee Deneva Marsh moved approval; Trustee Rodas seconded. The chair called for the vote and trustees responded “aye.” The motion passed.

Why it matters: The revision implements recent state changes that give districts multiple ways to make up lost instructional time and places procedural requirements on parent notification systems; it affects how the district responds to weather events, health emergencies and other closures.","Trustees voted unanimously to adopt changes to the district’s emergency schedule policy to add health‑related closures and snowstorms as covered causes, require instructional or minute‑based recovery plans and allow multiple notification modalities with updated automated‑call requirements.",{"_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},6249268,"Glenwood Elementary highlights 'equity, community and joy,' plans daily small‑group instruction to narrow achievement gaps",843,1907000,2750000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3206246-e6ec8b5d29f48aa495c507120ef25626&start=1907&end=2750","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3206246-e6ec8b5d29f48aa495c507120ef25626/thumbnail_1907000.jpg","/articles/6249268/California/Glenwood-Elementary-highlights-equity-community-and-joy-plans-daily-smallgroup-instruction-to-narrow-achievement-gaps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6249268-b5a71b2c3e5fc297831852dc2b5721db/orig.mp4?Expires=1770561920&Signature=ZkdjzvY7jSF7n2dHbHz7EEjUe30SrEwRfgewpYhdIJ2J0jaOAC2uZZmuLnv09psr5SVxCDOSwDqt7vXmVMS4l8KN1zX2fszrgZ6kCay5X1boZTbkX32UoEpuzkMIHCfzwaYgUyix3KYhHOvtL2290a4vMG2SuaoSxmismzJBeOlGvEcFcyk4lWfuj64EckwGnF10BawHIzEoxkZtGDNvBOCQzbCUbNUq1IwxdMmNv253fJ35g~ShWeyw9IPKrD026rmdB9wGlgp6feyCZCHZRsDJTQpW2bh~UOarcy~BTEVChIEbItR0~5DoK1HO42SQ~0pG7IsQpCzVbnIcYzNkzg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Glenwood Elementary Principal Jay Hodgson told the San Rafael City Schools board the school is focusing on “equity, community and joy” through a mix of instruction changes, student leadership and family engagement.

Hodgson said the school has established three priorities — ongoing collaboration with families, curricular fidelity across grades, and staff and student wellness — and is scheduling daily 30‑minute small‑group instructional blocks so teachers can provide targeted intervention.

“To make sure kids who go from one grade to the next have commonalities throughout, we are blocking time for small‑group instruction every day,” Hodgson said. He described learning walks by grade‑level teams, routine formative assessments and an instructional coach who runs daily interventions for newcomers and other students needing support.

Hodgson showed the board test‑result snapshots and said overall proficiency was 68% in English language arts and 70% in math, while English learners, students with disabilities and socioeconomically disadvantaged students performed at lower levels. He said the school will prioritize language development, sentence frames and structured speaking protocols and that staff will meet three times a month as a professional learning community to refine strategies.

He also highlighted extracurricular and community programs — monthly “mobile maker” labs, a reptile program, student council announcements, SOAR awards and a “Taste the World” multicultural event — that, he said, build engagement that reinforces academic learning.

Trustees asked for details about the English learner population and the school’s measures to reclassify students; Hodson said Glenwood has 33 multilingual learners who have not yet met redesignation criteria and that reclassification, ELPAC performance and daily intervention work are key levers for progress.

Why it matters: The presentation laid out concrete instructional practices and community partnerships the school will use to reduce disparities and improve outcomes for historically underserved groups.","Glenwood Elementary principal Jay Hodgson presented school strategies including scheduled daily small‑group instruction, learning walks, and community enrichment to address achievement gaps for English learners and students with disabilities.",{"_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},6249273,"San Rafael Schools to Pilot Legal Intake Clinics for Unaccompanied Newcomer Youth under Cal‑NEW grant",282,3509000,3791000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3206246-e6ec8b5d29f48aa495c507120ef25626&start=3509&end=3791","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3206246-e6ec8b5d29f48aa495c507120ef25626/thumbnail_3509000.jpg","/articles/6249273/California/San-Rafael-Schools-to-Pilot-Legal-Intake-Clinics-for-Unaccompanied-Newcomer-Youth-under-CalNEW-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6249273-3b7fcd9ede668bf768344ea4ff69c4a8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770561920&Signature=PggYAwaUprHL5DemdLFmu3RlWsN7EKPlfzmpOxhJ5HfFhiWDxaRvQUgHQYvpfZzNNXb7nZeOWIEK9ZcLxFsqIQt6FySdRv5Qq-fQInetGJGYaYkCtRM-dJvy6AGKaa~8f7NQZIcctcgoXzlQ3gvrj-y2IkxAy~geMro-hFcuRNzLDoZ7FW0deaGwW3O6Jdku8FzbRePA18vqXXBq7TEOiPLepQ--Lo26pvEy70bJfACEXRD86kCbZL3uoG1KhAcRgQZrL3-7mUpIZg4nQ4Dewa2fXtnmCTIL9H~s71E5KR546m5RaAw53aX2qAHiw5X1REzoigdIsASJ8yPZa9pEww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","San Rafael City Schools staff presented a plan to use continuity funding from the California Newcomer Education and Well‑being Grant (Cal‑NEW) to provide virtual legal intake clinics for unaccompanied newcomer students.

Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services Cecilia Perez told the board the district applied for the Cal‑NEW grant in 2021–22 and has used most funds to place high‑school ELD coaches and to connect newcomers to basic needs and school supports. Perez said the grant encourages districts to link unaccompanied youth to legal resources and that the district sought the East Bay nonprofit Social Justice Collaborative to provide periodic remote intake clinics and “know your rights” trainings.

The item was presented as a memorandum of understanding (MOU) under consideration; staff described intake clinics as a non‑legal‑advice referral service connecting students to attorneys for individualized guidance. Perez said the district plans referral protocols that avoid asking families or students about immigration status and that any clinics supported by this grant would serve SRCS families only, consistent with the grant’s reporting requirements.

Trustees asked about eligibility, capacity and scheduling. Staff said the vendor proposes up to four intake clinics a year with roughly 20 students per clinic, conducted remotely by attorneys affiliated with the Social Justice Collaborative. Perez and staff said the next steps—if the board approves an MOU at a future meeting—would be to finalize referral criteria and an outreach plan prioritized to unaccompanied youth and newcomers with the greatest need.

No formal motion or vote on the MOU was recorded at the meeting; staff indicated they will return with recommended procedures and an approval item at a later board meeting.

Why it matters: Unaccompanied newcomer youth often lack information about immigration pathways and need help navigating legal options. The district said the clinics would be paid from extended Cal‑NEW funds administered through the Department of Social Services and meant to supplement in‑school newcomer supports.","The San Rafael City Schools board heard a staff proposal to contract with the Social Justice Collaborative to provide virtual legal intake clinics for unaccompanied newcomer students under an extended California Newcomer Education and Well‑being (Cal‑NEW) grant; the board did not take a vote on the MOU at the meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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