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The presentation, led by district LCAP staff and Dr. Romand, described outreach to students, parents and staff, and summarized common themes: requests for more academic supports and after-school enrichment, continued focus on early literacy and writing, attention to mental-health services and bullying prevention, facility concerns including restroom cleanliness and modernization, and a desire for more parent-engagement sessions. Staff showed survey excerpts, student comments and a parent-friendly budget diagram explaining LCFF and supplemental-concentration funding.

Board members and the public asked for clarifications on bullying reporting and confidentiality. Staff said the district will respond to reports and investigate them; while some confidential handling is possible, allegations of unsafe behavior require investigation and action to keep students safe. \"Our commitment to any parent who comes forward is we will keep your child safe but we do need to respond,\" a district presenter said during the discussion.

Staff also described mental-health supports: a social worker at every school site, tiered SEL supports, small-group interventions and check-in/check-out strategies. The board discussed strategies to connect with students who are reluctant to seek help; staff highlighted evidence-based practices such as \"2 by 10,\" where an adult meets briefly with a student for two minutes a day for 10 days to build connection.

Other LCAP highlights presented: plans to add six full-day transitional kindergarten classes at identified sites, expansion of dual-language immersion in preparation for the incoming cohort, ongoing professional learning (PLC+) and support for AVID/college and career programs, continued PBIS implementation and social-worker support, and parent liaison and parent-engagement programming (parent workshops, HAWK conference, district parent committee). Staff noted some positions (school psychologists) continue to be funded from learning-recovery block grant funds but were listed in the LCAP for transparency.

No board action was required at the hearing; staff said they will continue to refine the LCAP and return with any required formal adoption steps.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","EWCSD Board of Education Meeting - Monday, June 9th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","District staff presented LCAP outreach results and proposed priorities including academic interventions, TK expansion, PBIS and mental-health supports during a public hearing of the East Whittier board.","taxTitle","East Whittier City Elementary, School Districts, California","taxId",38264,"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},6209293,"East Whittier board adopts state-recommended K–2 reading-difficulty screener for 2025–26",749,2793000,3542000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3734316-f9fc743e4773f2f79571d290c47a21af&start=2793&end=3542","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3734316-f9fc743e4773f2f79571d290c47a21af/thumbnail_2793000.jpg","/articles/6209293/California/East-Whittier-board-adopts-state-recommended-K2-reading-difficulty-screener-for-202526","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6209293-c6f05b33a4063bc30a5eac619ad07a9a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195185&Signature=m60nkyQcX0wvXBjtY47xPZ4XzoUqILAUiv-ru~2XhS8CDnXXmMGEnssUd08iK91KRWzRoce56-M1ZNFV7qDE-dtqkQdRpCZl8QIsNuVee5ou0LR2E~tFD6qr~VOvt~c3ZNRgve-bLeXMctu~1oVrhvxBFXLR4ZTmO62MFAVW0ObSXbYsjeBzwmtRhtC~cVAyOFaq3BD28yIa02djS5mR-OKuzSityC41XzfoqDkggSoAzE50ShNV89diR1I9IVLwJbqTY~8eqjnEhLF9RBlfKiu3NLNyUVm1wKUtdRRgW6t6gfKv7s7L3SIYH25yIndKQw6dY9OB0tr1qd1AMSez9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The East Whittier City School District Board of Education voted unanimously to adopt a state-recommended reading-difficulty screener for students in kindergarten through 2nd grade, the board heard during an item on required screeners and then approved the recommendation 5–0.

District staff said the adoption responds to state guidance tied to the recently enacted statute referenced in the presentation and to California Department of Education (CDE) screener guidance released this school year. Staff described a pilot of two vendor tools — Amira and Multidys/Multitudes — at six elementary schools and recommended the board approve a screener for use in 2025–26.

The screener is intended as an early-warning tool, staff said, not a diagnostic test or a basis by itself for special-education or 504 eligibility. \"The important thing is this screener cannot be used as a tool to identify a disability or a 504 plan,\" the presenting staff member said, explaining it is meant to flag reading difficulties so teachers can provide tiered interventions.

Staff described the pilot and implementation plan: districts must screen every student in K–2 at least once per year; the district plans staggered administration across the year (for example, screening some grades in the fall and others later so students have initial instruction before screening); staff said they will train certificated and classified employees to administer the assessments; when feasible students should be screened in their primary language; and staff must communicate results to families within 45 days of administration.

The board asked about logistics. Staff said the selected tools are web-based and require one-on-one administration, headphones and a device (Chromebook or iPad) per student at the time of testing. Staff said the district will provide training and that teacher dashboards return individual and class-level reports immediately after administration. Additional, follow-up assessment batteries are available from the vendor for students identified as needing support.

Board members and staff emphasized next steps: scheduling and staggering the screenings across the school year, training staff on interpretation and parent communication, and planning interventions (tier 1, 2 and 3) when the screener indicates support is needed. The board adopted the recommendation on a roll-call vote, 5–0.

Implementation details to be carried out by staff include training schedules, parent communication templates and scheduling for fall and winter administration windows.","The East Whittier City School District Board of Education voted 5–0 to adopt a reading-difficulty screener for kindergarten through 2nd grade for implementation in 2025–26 after district staff described a pilot of two vendor tools and explained parental reporting and next steps.",{"_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},6209270,"Board approves asphalt project and portable-restroom installation; restroom award draws split vote",175,6195000,6370000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3734316-f9fc743e4773f2f79571d290c47a21af&start=6195&end=6370","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3734316-f9fc743e4773f2f79571d290c47a21af/thumbnail_6195000.jpg","/articles/6209270/California/Board-approves-asphalt-project-and-portable-restroom-installation-restroom-award-draws-split-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6209270-988d8ed7491fb3e7e7dfda81a5183721/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195185&Signature=EoH8XlEjjGgNllr9sZxpZqjTmuxzOFz7Q5~8mamSIhtcvx-6JVWSEkXgJ-MrJmqcBTQOVGpZYiUjig0NchgBnhhv3RbzfFIH9v6UPW~MPUBS-z0t1Qsxif1vox9AW4Qj9IzhtAhDoWVY1vAkGz~69IVebzTq-Qvg9TISDdt-Kw-E8jT9uI2adbhfp-NeC64AuszPDIbyVeZZ2jYBmaAvEtMzHf7X31yHiYupiALpsUfs6FVXUiGiTkP2i-whopQ3o5vLkh-sV-~zBqx2KgJ7pAJEYum9l6C5sYhFGeOq86wY6tSqaVnTQMCdSUFIdONWUmmPbRdghCw4D09Sn-2zTw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The East Whittier City School District Board of Education approved two construction-related contracts during the meeting.

The board awarded the asphalt-replacement contract (BYR 25‑24 asphalt replacement project) to Estate Design and Construction; the motion passed unanimously on roll-call vote.

On a separate bid, the board approved the award for installation of semi-permanent portable restrooms at Ocean View and Scott Avenue (bid BYR20‑523). That motion passed 4–1; one board member voted no, citing concerns about other campus maintenance needs such as repainting and repair of existing portable-classroom exteriors and doors.

During discussion a board member noted the visible condition of portable-classroom exteriors at several schools and expressed a preference to prioritize those repairs; district staff acknowledged the condition concerns and the need to balance restroom needs with other site repairs. Staff noted the restroom installations are tied to new classroom/TK placements and site needs.

Both contract awards were approved by recorded roll-call votes and are on the district’s project list for implementation.","The board awarded two contracts: an asphalt replacement project to Estate Design and Construction (unanimous) and installation of permanent portable restrooms at two sites (4–1). A board member raised concerns about generalized campus maintenance priorities during discussion of the restroom contract.",{"_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},6209275,"East Whittier trustees review 2025–26 budget outlook; approve consolidated applications and routine budget items",442,5502000,5944000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3734316-f9fc743e4773f2f79571d290c47a21af&start=5502&end=5944","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3734316-f9fc743e4773f2f79571d290c47a21af/thumbnail_5502000.jpg","/articles/6209275/California/East-Whittier-trustees-review-202526-budget-outlook-approve-consolidated-applications-and-routine-budget-items","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6209275-7702b4da6232dd5f978c5505e9ee7331/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195185&Signature=GSR9xxJnGfFsuacX2cxMMs7pE7qpG90RzwaUpylWG7TKOASEy59cN1VDdT2eVlQDy-zeMvk1q9KA7K3ANZo948IJi7eOzNQF3oh0yKweVlLfczC0KnXqDWdMy4oW8FZbouz9RCJ07-RLGXlBosLumEvkxp6c4vKy83xV7xCk2XGSyej7zfRDWDX~dhSdozhODiVyx6q9eOIVd1qXE9vTOqgWqQnF-e477XHU9hM3EfND7Z5~747Ba7Whbpse4J9p3hSuYRLdsDyRVyfkWIAnupzbJJzrr01cVlMyqVMMlR3FJF3~eV2b2urJibJT~gFBZVqSVQpb14V4K~c48FNtTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District finance staff presented the 2025–26 budget and multi-year projections to the East Whittier City School District Board of Education at a public hearing, outlining conservative state assumptions, COLA and ADA estimates, and a fiscal-stabilization plan that staff said cabinet will refine and return with recommendations in September.

The presentation covered key assumptions used in the 2025–26 budget model: LCFF as the principal revenue source, an assumed ADA rate (95.79% used in the projection), COLA assumptions from the May revise, federal revenue held at prior-year levels until final federal allocations are known, and salary/benefit increases limited to step-and-column in the current projection (negotiations not included). Staff noted the district will carry a required 3% reserve for economic uncertainty and that the district projects a structural deficit in out years; cabinet will present stabilization recommendations at the September meeting after state budget actions stabilize.

In the consent and action portion of the meeting the board approved several budget and administrative items by roll-call vote: the consolidated application for spring 2025 (vote 5–0), budget revisions for 2024–25 estimated actuals (5–0), adoption of Resolution No. 24-24/25 establishing interfund transfers of restricted funds (5–0), delegation of administrative authority for routine budget revisions via Resolution No. 25-24/25 (5–0), adoption of resolution regarding teaching authorizations for 2025–26 (5–0), and the declaration of need for fully qualified educators (5–0). Several other routine consent items were approved as presented.

Finance staff said the presentation intentionally used conservative assumptions (a worst-case state scenario) and that the board should expect updated stabilization recommendations in September when statewide budget details are finalized. The board unanimously approved the package of budget and administrative consent items recorded in the minutes.","District finance staff presented the 2025–26 budget assumptions and a fiscal stabilization plan; the board reviewed multiyear projections and later approved a package of budget-related resolutions and routine items including the consolidated application, estimated-actual budget revisions and interfund transfers.","actionData","errors"]

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