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Why it matters: The county review and required reserve target directly affect multi-year budgeting decisions, potential staffing and program choices and the timeline for the district’s transition to basic aid.

Key points
- County direction: The county office asked the district to adopt a budget with accompanying identified reductions to meet the 3% reserve requirement. Deputy Superintendent Salamanca said the county’s letter accompanied the second interim review.

- Projected shortfall: Staff told trustees the district is anticipating an approximate $2,000,000 budget shortfall in 2026–27 and that a $2.1 million reduction target was noted in county correspondence. Staff reiterated they are exploring multiple options: revenue generation, use of one-time funds, and potential program/staff reductions.

- Reimbursement resolution and financing options: As part of the discussion staff presented a reimbursement resolution (adopted earlier in the meeting) that preserves an option to reimburse eligible capital expenditures from proceeds of potential tax-exempt financing. Staff emphasized proceeds may only be used for capital outlay and deferred maintenance, not general operations.

- Timing and reserves: Trustees and staff discussed the district’s reserve planning as it transitions toward basic aid and noted any gains from becoming basic aid may take a year or two to materialize. Staff also noted several one-time state block grants and other funds that are part of reserve and spending discussions.

Next steps: The board will receive the proposed budget in June with recommended reductions or revenue options. Staff will continue to analyze options and return recommendations; the reimbursement resolution preserves a capital financing option but does not commit the district to issue debt.

Ending: Board members acknowledged the scale of the reductions requested and expressed confidence staff are developing a plan to meet the county’s directive; more detailed budget action will return for board consideration in June.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Coronado Unified - School Board - May 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The County Office of Education asked the district to identify reductions or new revenues to meet the state-required 3% reserve; staff said the estimated target is about $2.1 million for fiscal year 2026–27.","taxTitle","Coronado Unified, School Districts, California","taxId",76651,"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},6534878,"District forms AI committee, pilots closed‑system tools and plans guidebook for responsible use",1018,8132000,9150000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3457754-cb09e0adeb8a171112c4fe70b586a3b6&start=8132&end=9150","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3457754-cb09e0adeb8a171112c4fe70b586a3b6/thumbnail_8132000.jpg","/articles/6534878/California/District-forms-AI-committee-pilots-closedsystem-tools-and-plans-guidebook-for-responsible-use","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6534878-66558bc8f3ff434d6b2edda664d85bfd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770752836&Signature=Jp~9IKhYn8JtvqVJXu9QbSKPtCVW~1XhMb~lgpjUpX4kyUThFD0fQXfBRXGh6NA6LYNCWoxn87~bsMy3wJMGDVpJtm4YhmIt-qKtFTiJSEel9TwyESNgWJ4r0qLx3EmvZ19omaOKH25gxgNCAtm-Pb2XhXIYpAEHXuYL36ixRECAkB~7vKI4onb94XiGRO5cikA8ctXpKigq~KO-wN5mVA~6n5pvvenyDr3zLi5ZpFq94ELcT1oDuIW9EExddJX9-rGLe9wOLzBQfSo1uy4l1DvmbeIcuzrCjCgxE7EE1ghaguUH50oww6g-xZ3L2wO3LvmA0Bwq6gFUyEcZIzsMAg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District leaders told the board they have convened an Artificial Intelligence Committee (AIC) and plan a staged, security-focused rollout of AI tools for staff and students. The committee includes teachers, administrators and IT staff and plans pilots of closed-system platforms such as SchoolAI and Magic School, plus use of vendor-provided options tied to existing contracts (Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot).

Why it matters: AI tools can change how staff prepare curriculum, provide differentiated instruction, and assess student work. The district emphasized data security and closed systems as a first priority and intends to prohibit open‑system AI access on the district network for staff and students beginning in August unless it is vetted.

Key points
- Committee and pilot: The AIC has representatives from all sites and will run a five-month pilot. District staff are recruiting about 30 staff participants for the pilot; paid pilots of SchoolAI/Magic School and vendor platforms accessible under existing Google and Microsoft contracts will be used. The goal is to return a recommendation for adoption in the fall, with a decision planned by November.

- Data security and closed system priority: District staff emphasized securing data before broad adoption. They noted existing contracts with Google and Microsoft provide some vetted, closed-system tools already available to staff.

- Guidebook, training and curriculum integration: The committee will draft a CUSD AI guidebook for staff, students and families, an implementation and communication plan, and professional learning materials. The district will also examine infrastructure implications and legal/policy needs; legal counsel and county networks are informing the process.

Context and next steps: Staff will pilot platforms this summer/fall, provide 90‑minute training sessions for pilot participants, develop parent and family guidance and bring a recommended approach back to the board in November. Staff noted a recent national executive order directing agencies to coordinate AI education initiatives and said the district is aligning its local work with emerging federal and county guidance.","Coronado Unified formed an Artificial Intelligence Committee, will pilot closed-system platforms this fall, and plans a district AI guidebook and professional learning before recommending a single platform by November.",{"_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},6534882,"District review finds Bridges (K–5) and CPM (6–12) emphasize conceptual understanding, collaboration and spiraling",1696,5776000,7472000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3457754-cb09e0adeb8a171112c4fe70b586a3b6&start=5776&end=7472","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3457754-cb09e0adeb8a171112c4fe70b586a3b6/thumbnail_5776000.jpg","/articles/6534882/California/District-review-finds-Bridges-K5-and-CPM-612-emphasize-conceptual-understanding-collaboration-and-spiraling","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6534882-762597d9331d5181591d5ae6f292cb54/orig.mp4?Expires=1770752836&Signature=Somw-QO6njEKNqUj9V1w~PeL2UmbrCH9VzX7Pdlfp2PJ4oZ37YCjiBB50Pxo2vwS2aj--~ovvpCtBuggzTASPMmZUb2z0SzoQE6qVWe6R4JQTI~8tM3A4x63p64FnBUslXFe66XQwS~ixP1KPAmpLbwYkxH0fSZdge8g3JkeB5B8oJLgDuh-vTTWAD-lQqgP7zch9hwBsBKf-o6noNzfmpN6bG5ApEeOQ2GxknHjLF8xCCUgzyYW525BYNqiUrbHVVuHAVgKBhOhRGaCrT3dYPtxQAz-9D3ll96o8OVvr9xC-zf4vuQYkwkMANvFS2GKN~YztiLN0ad03plcOhoIuw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District math leaders presented an overview of Coronado Unified’s TK–12 math curriculum, describing why the district uses Bridges in the elementary grades and College Preparatory Mathematics (CPM) in middle and high school.

Why it matters: Curriculum and instructional approach determine classroom activities, teacher training and how parents can support student learning. The district said both curricula emphasize conceptual understanding, real-world application, student discourse and spiraled practice to build long-term retention.

Key takeaways
- Elementary: Bridges in Mathematics (TK–5) focuses on conceptual number sense, visual models, hands-on routines (for example, a daily “number corner”), scaffolding and spiraling so students return to and build on earlier concepts.

- Secondary: CPM (6–12) centers on problem solving, collaboration in small teams, inquiry-driven lessons and “productive struggle,” where the teacher facilitates and questions rather than only lecturing. The curriculum is designed to promote reasoning, communication and perseverance.

- Alignment and transition: District presenters said Bridges and CPM are intentionally aligned; CPM recommends Bridges as a feeder curriculum. Both curricula emphasize student discourse and multiple representations of mathematical thinking.

- Assessments and data: The district uses CAASPP for state summative testing and local universal screeners (K–8) and piloted STAR at the high school this year. Staff plan to expand STAR as a K–12 common screener to allow progress monitoring at multiple points in the year and to integrate data into EduCLIMBER for teacher analysis.

- Implementation and professional learning: Presenters described multi-year adoption supports, vendor coaching, and in-district capacity building (train-the-trainer plans for Bridges). Staff noted onboarding of new teachers and maintaining fidelity are active priorities.

Context and next steps: Trustees and staff discussed the national spread of these curricula and the challenge families face when pedagogy differs from prior generations. District leaders said they offer parent resources and workshops to show how math is taught and urged families to use vendor parent materials and school resources. The district will continue professional learning and expand screening tools for coherent TK–12 monitoring.","District math leaders presented an overview of the TK–12 math curriculum—Bridges for elementary grades and CPM for secondary—highlighting a focus on conceptual understanding, student discourse, spiraling and assessments including plans to expand STAR as a common screener.",{"_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},6534887,"Coronado High principal proposes letting freshmen go off campus for lunch with conditions; board asks for policy rewrite",1835,3838000,5673000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3457754-cb09e0adeb8a171112c4fe70b586a3b6&start=3838&end=5673","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3457754-cb09e0adeb8a171112c4fe70b586a3b6/thumbnail_3838000.jpg","/articles/6534887/California/Coronado-High-principal-proposes-letting-freshmen-go-off-campus-for-lunch-with-conditions-board-asks-for-policy-rewrite","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6534887-741766941ffd9f41c434c98de5392733/orig.mp4?Expires=1770752836&Signature=MOKQGXmMMSjAhcCJ5h-kgoSF5oV50Gd8ONgI4PFTAosjinoa2hmRWZhK~K2JsS13I-W4h2ymz8oJoL4Hz7E7Y~-egTyj7Kbkv-o7oGdI6cn~5Il6wZz6QvEUquARF~GiuZyOO-h365aANkwAfW4RhZIL~FQEvblMCZUtdlxZDZuyw3u9lLto9i5-t3reDnu~5azJB-5lXIdeuZ0HVCP9GmBRUn3TOaXC-1mzmH~IVMIyOenDcyO53Nl3UdpO4CUKDEaujooHWDa57YQp1xkyY0OLagIsJ0V24HIWbJeeWRjTEaaZlR1PYiMOOFoarYie~-N6B5r1Dx4dg-uZ9sPvUw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Coronado High School Principal Karen Molina asked the governing board to consider amending board policy BP 5112.5 (off-campus lunch) to permit ninth-graders to leave campus for lunch under defined conditions and accountability measures.

Why it matters: The proposal addresses student morale and class cohesion by reducing a perceived separation between freshmen and older students at lunchtime while balancing safety, parent notification and enforcement concerns.

What was proposed and discussed
- Proposal: Principal Molina asked trustees to consider changing the policy so ninth-graders may leave campus for lunch under a privilege model consistent with older grades. She and her administrative team proposed an accountability rule: if freshmen accumulate three tardies to third period (the period immediately after lunch), the privilege would be revoked. Molina said the administrative team discussed tracking and enforcement and that students and staff considered a three-tardy threshold “fair.”

- Student testimony: Two freshmen who said they have complied with the existing on-campus rule—Anna Toms and Monica Laguna—spoke in favor of allowing freshmen the privilege. Toms said freshmen can feel “isolated” when older students leave campus; Laguna said leaving can provide a needed break and independence for some students. Both said they have stayed on campus all year.

- Enforcement, liability and logistics: Trustees and staff raised practical questions: parent consent and whether registration forms capture permission; how to verify which students have permission; whether a geographic radius should be added to policy to limit how far students may go off campus; and staffing or security resources for monitoring egress points. Superintendent Mueller and Deputy Superintendent Salamanca said strengthening parent notification in the registration process and clarifying liability would be part of any policy change.

Board direction and next steps: Staff recommended returning a revised board policy for first reading (planned for the June board meeting) that would incorporate suggestions raised at the discussion: clearer liability language, parent-notification/consent considerations, and an accountability mechanism tied to tardies. Principal Molina volunteered to consult with her student advisory group and staff and to pilot or track related administrative practices. Trustees also urged renewed focus on freshman-year activities and club programming to encourage on-campus connection.

Ending: The board did not take action during the meeting; staff will draft a revised BP 5112.5 for first reading that incorporates the community, student and administrative feedback gathered at this meeting.","Coronado High School Principal Karen Molina proposed amending BP 5112.5 to allow ninth graders to leave campus for lunch, subject to parent permission and consequences for tardiness. Students and trustees weighed in; staff will return a draft policy for first reading.",{"_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},6534891,"Board approves school plans, scholarship awards and financing resolutions; all votes 5-0",335,2821000,3156000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3457754-cb09e0adeb8a171112c4fe70b586a3b6&start=2821&end=3156","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3457754-cb09e0adeb8a171112c4fe70b586a3b6/thumbnail_2821000.jpg","/articles/6534891/California/Board-approves-school-plans-scholarship-awards-and-financing-resolutions-all-votes-5-0","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6534891-ad4772f041afd9c165c28372f737a04d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770752836&Signature=SNYeN7yXrnEyaTk7C8acn9amw~tqDh3gZsj8o8ndkgz~X9scAYqgCMuMY-jdaBfq6eMeaACJluWWyYySLuGs0YLUl3iuDFoo8NZq4zHUZcA5zqRkUQpYIpNkfYFtVyp0aoBgz~pwWOWsyVu3-i~ZSMYyYSvnuLwVSip-2QzKJOzn5NMvY5YJ22ioG3gOIu~EVl-STu~k5Vevb8Aev~mQXeE5Y84Clscow~-N6PFjyFXtXb46UUv7rpn8O0lXEZkWMuDaxyDEvgbx85kc3gZPiH7lrjtJX0NN~ATmmuNe4XTTPoyNc591HMm-ERCZuR3L~LIou9YCv7zz~BQO7SzkjA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coronado Unified School District governing board voted unanimously on a package of consent and action items, approving school site plans, scholarship awards tied to a Department of Defense Education Activity grant, a spending plan for a state discretionary arts block grant, and a reimbursement resolution related to potential tax-exempt financing.

The approvals came as discrete motions that passed by 5-0 roll call votes. Trustees moved and seconded each item in turn and the board chair called each vote; no recorded dissent was noted.

Why it matters: the actions formalize plans and spending that affect classroom programming, extracurricular travel scholarships, one-time state funding and the district’s flexibility around capital financing. The reimbursement resolution preserves an option to reimburse eligible capital expenditures from future tax-exempt proceeds, should the board elect to pursue that financing.

Most important facts
- Approval of site-level School Plans for Student Achievement (SPSAs): The board approved the CUSD 2024–25 SPSA documents for all sites, which align to Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) priorities and state metrics. During the item board members asked for missing chronic absenteeism data at the high school (state dashboard does not prepopulate chronic absenteeism for grades 9–12) and discussed year-to-year fluctuation in suspension data. (Motion: Trustee Kavanaugh; Second: Trustee Youngblood; Outcome: passed 5-0.)

- Resolution 25-05-01 — DODEA world languages scholarship awards: The board approved a resolution to use a portion of the district’s Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) world languages grant to award scholarships for student study-abroad activities. Staff said the district received a multi-year DODEA world languages grant and asked to authorize up to $151,000 in student scholarships; staff later clarified there were 12 applicants for this first round and each accepted student will receive $1,000. (Mover/Second: not specified in the record; Outcome: passed 5-0.)

- Spending plan for the Arts, Music, and Instructional Materials Discretionary Block Grant: Trustees approved the district spending plan for one-time state discretionary block grant funds (listed in the agenda as arts/music/instructional materials discretionary block grant). Staff clarified the agenda attached the full list of allowable expenditures and said the district’s specific attachment did not propose using the money for PPE; the motion passed 5-0. (Mover/Second: not specified; Outcome: passed 5-0.)

- Resolution 25-05-12 — reimbursement resolution for potential tax-exempt obligation: The board adopted a reimbursement resolution that would permit the district to reimburse eligible capital expenditures from future tax-exempt financing (if the district pursues that option). Staff said the resolution preserves flexibility and allows reimbursement of expenditures up to 60 days before actual bond issuance; if the district chooses not to proceed with financing the resolution would be inactive. Trustees discussed the county’s direction on required reserves and potential multi-year budget shortfalls. (Mover/Second: not specified; Outcome: passed 5-0.)

- Miscellaneous policy and bylaws updates: The board approved the balance of proposed revisions to board policies, bylaws, and administrative regulations that were presented at first reading the prior month; two items had been pulled for later consideration. (Mover/Second: not specified; Outcome: passed 5-0.)

Context and next steps: Board members and staff flagged follow-up items linked to these approvals. For the SPSAs, staff will provide chronic absenteeism data for the high school in the LCAP report next month. For the DoDEA scholarships staff will finalize selection details and report awards; for the block grant staff confirmed the funds may be spent through 2026 and discussed how the one-time funding interacts with the district’s reserve and basic aid planning. The reimbursement resolution does not obligate the district to issue debt but preserves an option for capital financing.

Votes at a glance (items recorded in the meeting minutes)
- Consolidated motion for the consent calendar: passed 5-0.
- Item 6.1: Approval of CUSD 2024–25 School Plans for Student Achievement (SPSAs): passed 5-0. (Mover: Trustee Kavanaugh; Second: Trustee Youngblood)
- Item 6.2: Business Services Resolution No. 25-05-01 (DoDEA/world languages scholarship authorization): passed 5-0.
- Item 6.3: Approval of spending plan for the Arts, Music, Instructional Materials Discretionary Block Grant: passed 5-0.
- Item 6.4: Business Services Resolution No. 25-05-12 (reimbursement resolution for tax-exempt obligation): passed 5-0.
- Item 6.5: Adopt revisions to board policies/bylaws/ARs/exhibits (balance of items after prior first read): passed 5-0.

Ending: The approvals formalize the district’s near-term funding and program priorities; staff noted follow-up reporting (SPSA data, scholarship details and financing options) will return to the board in upcoming meetings.","At a Coronado Unified School District board meeting in May, trustees unanimously approved multiple consent and action items including site plans (SPSAs), a DoDEA scholarship resolution, arts block grant spending, a reimbursement resolution for potential tax-exempt financing, and revisions to board policies.","actionData","errors"]

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