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Why it matters: the LCAP governs how the district uses Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) dollars tied to state priorities and requires measurable actions and expenditures for students who are low income, English learners and foster/homeless youth. Terry emphasized the district’s focus on English learners (ELs) and students with disabilities, groups that continue to lag on multiple indicators despite overall high district results.

Key goals and actions: the district framed two main goals: 1) sustain inclusive, culturally responsive classrooms that increase access and belonging, and 2) strengthen systems outside the classroom that support academic readiness and student wellness. To advance those goals the district described planned actions including expanded professional learning for tier‑1 instruction, stronger course‑team collaboration, co‑teaching, accelerated ELD programming and deeper counseling/college and career supports. The LCAP presentation noted a pilot to cohort EL students in grade‑level English and math to increase targeted support and belonging.

Evidence and outcomes cited: Terry reported green or blue status on 10 of 11 state dashboard priorities for the district overall but said disaggregated data show persistent gaps for ELs and foster youth. The district said reclassification rates for ELs doubled in the year covered and highlighted a 32% increase in CTE enrollment. Mental‑health programs and California Healthy Kids survey results were cited as improving school connectedness and adult support indicators.

Instructional initiative – 'Constructing Meaning': the presentation described an evidence‑based initiative to build consistent, high‑quality classroom routines (referred to as Constructing Meaning) intended to support discourse, scaffold access for ELs and boost deeper learning. Trustees asked for the research base, interim metrics and safeguards to ensure advanced classes (AP/honors) retain needed curricular breadth for exams.

Public input and next steps: the LCAP presentation was offered as a public hearing item; administration solicited public comment and invited trustees’ questions. Trustees requested more disaggregated dashboard data and clearer descriptions of measurable interim indicators (for example, how participating in Constructing Meaning will be tied to changes in D/F rates, a‑to‑g completion and state indicators). Terry said staff will bring a final LCAP to the board for approval at a future meeting and will share supporting research and metrics tied to the instructional and intervention strategies.

Attribution: Quotes and program descriptions in this article are drawn from Superintendent Terry and district staff (Elvis, the district’s business services lead) during the June 9 public hearing on the LCAP.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","MVLA Board Meeting: June 9, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Superintendent Terry presented the district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan, stressing targeted actions for English learners and students with disabilities, expansion of mental‑health services, and piloting evidence‑based classroom routines.","taxTitle","Mountain View-Los Altos Union High, School Districts, California","taxId",65606,"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},6209759,"MVLA student advisory urges clearer, fairer grading; board asks for follow-up analysis",3595,2640000,6235000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3733407-6b5d08697f3530dbb7f31b07967e5031&start=2640&end=6235","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3733407-6b5d08697f3530dbb7f31b07967e5031/thumbnail_2640000.jpg","/articles/6209759/California/MVLA-student-advisory-urges-clearer-fairer-grading-board-asks-for-follow-up-analysis","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6209759-a767c8dd94438249e082bc5c58f592af/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448734&Signature=RRO7luwOpoIRqn6urZ2I-Gx4WZ9cVLQEwclTtfcvA6VNttTsoeKqLe8snsO-BIGLEUXlaQrdmqgjxSUV9tBnWgEt1-nRTfEsxirFmiCQr6KTN9gY8vbEGsEdNMEaChYgN1Qv0ro3F2CuJje--XjWbaX7IJ4-zdHJfiwkSz8k9Rf0DfWVl3qaexdv8SJZZMtC-gr-CX2MSsLe~dAZ5MCEKGvAFLVh9a1QNJa--JnuFwhwQlSypLCvKtjeyNg4BmmFPjWoNpXB7zz3lkI1Z6NR7uCYKQ3rQ~VHL7Kc8vxtF3T3PdZkW~JozdBPkFTFE-nnj9nAXFutDNu~09gEUJiLtA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Members of the Mountain View–Los Altos Student Advisory Council (MSAC) presented the board on June 9 with a package of recommendations aimed at making grading more equitable and transparent across district high schools.

The students, introduced by Michelle Visenet, district communications and outreach lead, urged changes they said would reduce the outsized effect of single low scores, make progress visible earlier and give students clearer paths to revision and mastery. \"Grading has a lot of impact on our motivation to do work,\" an MSAC student said during the presentation.

Why it matters: board members said the students' proposals could affect thousands of high‑school students across Mountain View and Los Altos and intersect with teacher workload, bargaining rules and district policy. Trustees asked staff to analyze the recommendations and report back with feasible next steps that would balance student needs and teacher capacity.

What students recommended: MSAC anchored its work in Joe Feldman’s book Grading for Equity and grounded proposals in students’ classroom experience. Key recommendations included: a district guideline that the minimum recorded score for a submitted assignment not be less than 50% (to reduce the disproportionate drag of a single zero); consistent, written rubrics across sections of the same course; wider access to Aeries’ “what‑if” grade edit mode so students can model the effect of assignments on their term grade; an expectation that teachers update gradebooks at least every three weeks (weekly preferred by students); clearer, aligned policies on retakes and revisions (including consistent caps on score recovery); and tracking nonacademic behaviors (punctuality, participation) separately from academic proficiency.

Board and staff response: Trustees praised the students’ organization and asked for additional evidence and cost/benefit analysis. Trustee Catherine said she was impressed and wanted an operational plan that respects contracts and teacher workload. Superintendent Terry and Associate Superintendent/Chief Business Officer Elvis (Elvis) said the administration would share the presentation with staff and consider the recommendations in the context of existing board policy and labor agreements. Trustee Dean and others asked for both teacher feedback and data showing where grading variance most affects outcomes (for example, math and some history courses were cited by the students).

Next steps: Board members asked District staff (identified in the meeting as Eric and other administrators) to work with MSAC and school leaders to produce a follow‑up report: summarize the root causes students raised, identify low‑cost “low hanging fruit” changes (staff and administration both highlighted gradebook transparency as readily actionable), estimate teacher time/cost impacts, and propose pilot options. The district did not adopt any immediate policy changes at the meeting.

Attribution: Quotes in this article come from MSAC students (presenters) and Michelle Visenet, who introduced the student group. Board comments are summarized from the public June 9 meeting record.

Taper: Trustees and staff said they will return with concrete proposals after teacher feedback and analysis; the district said it will share recommendations with bargaining units and school staff before taking formal action.","Members of the Mountain View–Los Altos Student Advisory Council presented recommendations to make grading less punitive and more transparent, and trustees asked staff to analyze impacts before any policy changes.",{"_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},6209746,"Board renews annual program‑management agreement for Measure E construction support",1963,10749000,12712000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3733407-6b5d08697f3530dbb7f31b07967e5031&start=10749&end=12712","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3733407-6b5d08697f3530dbb7f31b07967e5031/thumbnail_10749000.jpg","/articles/6209746/California/Board-renews-annual-programmanagement-agreement-for-Measure-E-construction-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6209746-cf7c73ae212e1d60acb231a9166a31e4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448734&Signature=EMhBqP1hwIwYAbx7xfa2IxIqDN1RTS9xdEG68~YAExROhDjPewYOLPE1MHSLsN6JKTsAqiQD5AS3oLuTIxykzZ-ASaqiz51hGSKf~Xcu4gA1kwerUmNO-ZJv6iHUHrfr21kx-E0XouLf8LUGdlZA7tJaF9U-jUHQVp1zeZqKCJ9sI6TjdyDZX15g3EPOJLgNpa8XdK6Rqzjs5DuzEtyrarUKtulHV9QMwMhLSzsC3UNz8~ClS5BtxtB-Hg3BRXw9l33Qz9f59dAnQJ8EUTAZQganV3QARqqkagR8grcF4sltn2FLVvzCUg7D2uvik3HwZiwwoGZ3m-T0~oAODOGv0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The board approved an annual program‑management agreement with Common Group (the successor to RGM/Kramer Project Development) to provide Measure E program support services for the 2025‑26 year.

Why it matters: Common Group has been the district’s long‑term program manager during the Measure E bond program. Program management coordinates design, DSA certification, contractor procurement and overall schedule and cost control for multiple capital projects. Trustees approved the 2025‑26 annual agreement after a presentation by Rick Kramer, managing principal, who reviewed program history, risk management and outcomes.

What the presenter said: Kramer described the firm’s role as the district’s owner’s agent and emphasized that Common Group does not perform construction work for contractors; the firm’s role is program oversight and fiduciary representation of owner interests. Kramer highlighted program successes including DSA certification of previously uncertified projects, $36 million already received in state funding eligibility (with $63 million determined eligible overall), lead certification on key projects, and the absence of outstanding negative audit findings. Kramer also reviewed the effect of post‑bond construction cost escalation and credited timely project starts and decisions with limiting additional cost exposure.

Board action: Trustee Catherine moved to approve the annual agreement; Trustee Vida seconded and the motion passed by voice vote (recorded as 5‑0). Kramer noted that program management expenditures to date totaled about $3.1 million and that the program management budget was set at $5 million for the program (roughly 1.5% of the program total); staff said project‑level agreements and roles/responsibilities are available as contract exhibits.

Taper: Trustees thanked the presenter and noted that as the program winds down the level of program management effort will decline; board members asked for continued transparent cost reporting and project closeout documentation.","After an overview from Rick Kramer and Common Group (formerly RGM/Kramer Project Development), the board approved an annual agreement for program management to support ongoing Measure E work, citing completed DSA certifications, state funding eligibility and historic construction cost escalation as background.",{"_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},6209750,"Board reviews budget outlook and unanimously approves tentative teachers’ agreement",0,11608000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3733407-6b5d08697f3530dbb7f31b07967e5031&start=11608&end=11608","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3733407-6b5d08697f3530dbb7f31b07967e5031/thumbnail_11608000.jpg","/articles/6209750/California/Board-reviews-budget-outlook-and-unanimously-approves-tentative-teachers-agreement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6209750-89c8edaad09da29418d41674b0fa74df/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448734&Signature=nnoWrpRxMS3Yu-wdCXGy4avRbu0heR5XrV9WLmCGiDTRh4bxJrjRqxf0Ohg1NwxYKGCdUR~EUMuOF9q7wNAlRTNm47aqG24PX9Mqxqv8wKNSNrg8I7H06UM-bg-y3ZE~pezDM6KzSb3JRNrdksDpm5O~BcHHn0C5hRePMtFzmM6UA2G3KqUXFI9KPbx7ohWxcEbg8EcZJWpvb7efkJALw-KGCrX5LeobBOsoG5OCYc6hHLJSkva3~UR8VRapJaEYZmC5cGpW24zhKPrhsQAgITKxgbBo5hDxGKI0K-GTUxsqe7KU8By7GCdSYWnBIQVIpatHImHifJ-zDh~HqEiofg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mountain View–Los Altos board received the district’s tentative budget outlook and held the required public hearing on June 9 before approving a tentative agreement with the District Teachers Association.

Budget highlights: Associate Superintendent/Chief Business Officer Elvis and business staff presented key budget assumptions for the coming fiscal year: total projected revenue of approximately $150 million; planned expenditures of roughly $146.4 million; and an estimated increase to the general fund balance of about $3.7 million under current assumptions. Property tax growth of about 5% was a central revenue assumption; staff noted that other state and federal revenues are flat or declining in some categories. Personnel costs, which comprise roughly 83% of district expenditures, drive most budgetary pressure. The presentation flagged special education cost trends and noted reserves and the state 3% minimum reserve requirement.

Public hearing and teacher agreement disclosure: The public hearing on budget and LCAP took place as required by AB 1200 process. As part of that outreach, the board reviewed a public disclosure regarding the tentative collective bargaining agreement with the District Teachers Association.

Board action on bargaining: On the business agenda the board voted to approve the tentative agreement with the District Teachers Association (item 13.1). The motion passed 5‑0. The administration had earlier noted the agreement’s financial impact in the budget documents presented at the hearing; staff also reminded trustees that multiyear pension and benefit assumptions and state budget uncertainties (including one‑time allocations under discussion in Sacramento) could affect the final numbers.

What trustees asked: Trustees asked for clarity on projected health‑benefit increases (staff used a 5% assumption in the presentation), the effect of special education cost growth on the general fund contribution, and the sensitivity of projections to one‑time state revenue. Staff said more detailed revenue updates will appear in the district’s interim budget reports, and that the county’s assessed value update in August will refine the property‑tax projection.

Taper: The board approved the tentative agreement and concluded the budget hearing with direction that staff continue to report out on revenue updates, special education cost mitigation and the multi‑year projection at regular intervals.","The board heard the fiscal year budget presentation showing projected revenue of roughly $150 million and a planned $3.7 million increase to fund balance; trustees then voted 5‑0 to approve the tentative agreement with the District Teachers Association, which was disclosed in the public hearing.","actionData","errors"]

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