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During the meeting, representatives from multiple companies outlined after‑school program structures and staffing models. Presenters included Cindy Lawson (Right at School), representatives for AlphaBEST, Dream Enrichment Classes, Edmo (Eduardo Caballero and Kendra Watkins), Stay After School (founder/CEO identified as Pujosha in the transcript) and Allevo (district partnerships director Chris Kaye). Each described curriculum models, local hiring, training and family engagement strategies. Several vendors emphasized hiring paraprofessionals and college‑age staff from the community, and one vendor noted a retention‑focused internship and career pathway model.

Parents and board members raised process concerns

Multiple parents spoke in favor of START, describing long relationships with the provider and strong staff continuity. Board President (identified in the meeting as President De Lewis) and other trustees expressed frustration about public messages and the sequence of procurement events. The president told the board he was “highly offended” by what he described as START’s communications to parents about summer‑school availability if a contract were not in place — remarks that board colleagues characterized as individual comments during the meeting.

Nut graf: why this matters

ELOP providers run after‑school and intersession programs that families rely on for childcare, enrichment and summer supports. The procurement and contracting decisions determine which organizations operate on district campuses and influence program continuity, staffing and access for families.

Board action

During the business portion, the board approved an agreement (MOU) between the City of Sacramento and Robla School District to continue START‑linked after‑school services funded through the City (the action passed with the board’s approval). Trustees discussed a need to rebuild trust and communication between the district, START and the City after parents received conflicting information. Board members asked the superintendent and staff to improve parent notifications and recommended the district use ParentSquare or other district communications to share recordings and solicit feedback.

Ending

Trustees and district staff called for clearer communication with families and more routine reporting from after‑school vendors. The district asked parents to rewatch presentations posted to YouTube and to share feedback with the superintendent’s office for consideration as contracts move forward.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Robla School District Board Meeting - June 12, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Robla School District hosted presentations from six prospective Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) providers and heard sustained public testimony supporting the existing START provider.","taxTitle","Robla Elementary, School Districts, California","taxId",76648,"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},6200018,"Robla and Bell Avenue principals highlight improved attendance, climate and writing focus in school plans",1457,1565000,3022000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3819870-8737691739a49420174dc699a655e4c5&start=1565&end=3022","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3819870-8737691739a49420174dc699a655e4c5/thumbnail_1565000.jpg","/articles/6200018/California/Robla-and-Bell-Avenue-principals-highlight-improved-attendance-climate-and-writing-focus-in-school-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6200018-e4b348c3c4831f892e693982a2eb7f43/orig.mp4?Expires=1770885520&Signature=c4QOtXZRCVusEWMJ5ktJx3UCrzCA6ZQEyqgAvntwml9-oVqK1IFwG5JncNvTEirSGPHB3hO8-AFcATqODfJYmqfPQDWrTf6xpnKUZqQbLzFCevDFkgHMV4ezBXHNOge~0wRqCOR1bqfKTVshS2j8Sol1rnmEcEx4YkWqRTSGrWu5R2iSn5eqExu9GcLNioy93ayBm6cbvNrtEnl85XYYEl0uZ9flDhyYhz6HihQikQn77TXRCSa9OMBHRnMO-cHVJDUStznRdss9ca-jCmS81Lxe2eJx-lilWX7YnwuIBHW4CdrjbR25QtRVBc02lCPXKSOnKdDVQIIDjrcdKLWMWA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Robla Elementary and Bell Avenue School presented site plans for student achievement and school improvement, describing gains in school climate, expanded family engagement and targeted academic work in writing and early literacy.

Robla: instruction minutes, writing and wraparound supports

A school representative presenting for Robla said the school’s theme for improvement is “how do we increase instructional minutes?” The presentation listed recent climate‑building activities run by students, parent nights supported by a Golden 1 grant and a Chromebook distribution that provided devices with Wi‑Fi to 25 families. The presenter said Robla will expand “win time” and PLC (professional learning community) time for teachers to focus on writing instruction and to implement evidence‑based interventions for chronically absent students and students needing targeted supports.

Robla’s presenter described a one‑time whole‑school block — 9:10–9:40 a.m. — intended to give differentiated writing instruction across grades. Staff also noted weekly data reports on student progress, expanded PLCs focused on writing across grade pairs and targeted parent outreach to reduce chronic absenteeism.

Bell Avenue: attendance, PBIS work and parent involvement

Lisa Hall, principal of Bell Avenue School, told the board the school’s attendance rate had improved to a little above 93% and the site is working toward a 95% goal. Hall flagged stronger student–teacher relationships in climate surveys and described academic growth in math, language arts and science tied to classroom interventions. She said Bell Avenue reclassified 14 English learners last year and noted the school has pursued PBIS fidelity checks and applied for a platinum PBIS recognition through the county office.

Bell Avenue’s new actions include outreach to strengthen kindergarten/TK family engagement, a revived parent‑teacher organization and plans to promote mental‑health clinician services while continuing peer observations and teacher professional learning focused on “first teaching” and tier‑1 instruction.

Nut graf: why local site plans matter

Site plans shape how district dollars and staffing are used at the school level; the presentations show Robla and Bell Avenue are tying climate and family engagement work to instructional goals (especially writing and early literacy) and attendance interventions that affect state accountability and day‑to‑day classroom time.

Board questions and implementation

Trustees asked for measurable targets and timelines. At Robla, the presenter said the school expects at least a 10% gain in the identified school‑climate measure if the planned activities are fully implemented. At Bell Avenue, Hall explained daily personal outreach for absences and an assistant principal‑led calendar of incentives for students approaching chronic‑absence thresholds. Both schools said they will continue to use data and PLC time to monitor progress.

Ending

Principals asked the board to support continued family outreach and staffing stability so schools can sustain PLC time, writing interventions and attendance supports into the next school year.","Principals and site staff from Robla and Bell Avenue presented school‑level Student Plan for Academic Achievement updates emphasizing school climate gains, targeted writing instruction, attendance interventions and community engagement strategies; trustees asked for metrics and implementation timelines.",{"_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},6200022,"Robla trustees hear 2025–26 budget overview as district warns of multi‑year deficit",757,531000,1288000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3819870-8737691739a49420174dc699a655e4c5&start=531&end=1288","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3819870-8737691739a49420174dc699a655e4c5/thumbnail_531000.jpg","/articles/6200022/California/Robla-trustees-hear-202526-budget-overview-as-district-warns-of-multiyear-deficit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6200022-8f10f0cd4ac01de5c51a4b953643f9ef/orig.mp4?Expires=1770885520&Signature=L7JSnlm~4FCfxn4X5079tbVxmyiI~Lek2U11drHSELg6SgZTHVqLPmShFUW5L6RAeFpfubrvzoRD9nPbK4ZcItbSoJoC~bD3w60EBHlqJx0i0PwDGbv8ih3p5JwpkDcRhKtvC3W3pO8NVW2hftMrq96dc-K62X-oNQkkLpfqPGKeEcqdzJ8MugL3U17me-0E-vboLYLuw-wJ8A5i1L6rLNAzScopD7-UJAH3Xwxhpj11MXzUHvXEviKfWgF035LFynGzNw8eWaqqIjjTErvvsU4eGjgv6zU-zSfq10p02jFEOSOQzKOVlyqg6jVWnPeyiPPdvafX2J~~V0SeByMRSw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District finance staff presented the Robla School District’s proposed 2025–26 annual budget during a public hearing, describing revenue assumptions, one‑time funding and a multi‑year deficit projection.

The presentation — delivered by a district staff member responsible for finance — said the district’s general fund revenues rely primarily on state sources tied to average daily attendance (ADA). Staff told the board the budget package assumes a 2.3% cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) for 2025–26, projected ADA of about 1,782 and lottery revenue estimated at about $191 per ADA. The presentation identified roughly $40 million in total revenue and said about 77%–85% of expenses are for salaries and benefits.

The nut graf: why this matters

The board’s budget discussion matters because most district spending goes to personnel and the finance presentation said the district is now using one‑time reserves to balance the upcoming year. Staff warned that, without enrollment increases or additional state revenue, the district will need operational adjustments in 2026–27 and beyond.

Board members asked for clarifications about the state funding mechanism and local cost pressures. Trustee (unnamed in the transcript) asked whether Proposition 98 would change the district’s outlook; the staff response said Proposition 98 remains law but the state’s final decisions and “manipulation” of funding flows could change the district’s revenue, and the assumptions in the presented budget are based on the governor’s proposal as available when the budget was prepared.

Staff summarized other specific assumptions and line items presented to the board:
- The district expects about 93% of unrestricted general‑fund revenue is driven by ADA and state apportionment.
- Pension and health benefit costs were described as roughly stable for 2025–26; the district contributes about $1,000 per month toward employee health benefits under current bargaining agreements.
- The district identified one‑time governor’s funding packets and lottery volatility as risks to recurring revenue. Staff included one of the governor’s one‑time packets in the plan because it provided sufficient detail for budgeting.
- The district holds mandated block grant monies (described in the presentation as about $57 per ADA) and separate funds for building and county facility projects; staff noted a county school facilities fund is expected to receive a $15.7 million deposit tied to Main Avenue construction projects.

Board discussion and next steps

Trustees pressed staff about the district’s salary/benefit ratio (the presentation placed salaries and benefits at roughly 77% of total budget and 85% of restricted budget). Staff said typical ranges vary by district type but the district is near the low end of the common range cited by the presenter. Trustees emphasized the importance of building a healthy reserve and the need to make adjustments so deficit spending does not continue into later years.

The board unanimously closed the public hearing on the proposed budget and will consider formal adoption at a future board meeting, after required posting and review steps.

Ending

District staff recommended the board approve the package as the basis for the statutory budget filings and to continue monitoring enrollment, lottery and state actions that affect Prop 98 funding; the presentation warned any changes to those assumptions would require revising the multi‑year projections and could require program adjustments in 2026–27 if revenue does not increase.","District staff presented the proposed 2025–26 budget, outlining revenue assumptions, one‑time funds and a multiyear deficit projection; trustees heard questions about enrollment, Proposition 98 and staffing costs and unanimously closed the public hearing.",{"_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},6200008,"Board approves multi‑year contracts with certificated and classified unions; one trustee abstains on CSEA vote",171,10404000,10575000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3819870-8737691739a49420174dc699a655e4c5&start=10404&end=10575","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3819870-8737691739a49420174dc699a655e4c5/thumbnail_10404000.jpg","/articles/6200008/California/Board-approves-multiyear-contracts-with-certificated-and-classified-unions-one-trustee-abstains-on-CSEA-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6200008-a6a8e6a54f1dd63ab71e5bb279b610a6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770885520&Signature=bHul5ej0wVNb4WRJ5K1Gsu~uvzG-NZBP-aQzNBRNkqeQ9X-MhBzq5V075CuUt~vamXB2w1T9XT9uxwIZjbMYMeRIhQjMz5slsDLc2DOznrik-dao8LgpNswgBJIkhG6u01yUyAbCNe12yj~K7AOMxt7p7Ln-IxbbDnoHwIAK9vp5sZw4TICLkl7mVw1yRppyhN5X84fHXnhgKGyKe5zXo1vvSEPZjIQbtipvZeEqOV~Z8AVv2wa-EEaFg60Kz80ULrIUsgsAb1~tcBaTcJLODLLqSGuics3PvPnHqqhuICQRcp8e4ZcSEdu7FxuttckjVbnMHx0IDRMiXfJkoP1wPg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Robla School Board voted to approve successor agreements with the Robla Teachers Association (RTA) and with the California School Employees Association (CSEA) chapter representing classified staff for the forthcoming three years.

Trustees and the superintendent praised bargaining teams for concluding negotiations before the school year ended. During discussion, one trustee thanked both RTA and CSEA members and district negotiators for working in good faith. The board’s action on the certificated agreement passed unanimously.

On the classified agreement, one trustee stated during the meeting that they would abstain because a family member is a member of the classified unit; the board proceeded to vote and approved the contract with that abstention recorded in the minutes.

Nut graf: why this matters

Successor agreements set salary and benefit levels for the next contract cycle and affect district staffing budgets, the health‑benefit contribution discussed in the budget presentation, and the district’s multi‑year fiscal picture.

Details and next steps

Board members noted the settlements included improvements in health benefits and multiyear wage steps; district finance staff said the pension and health‑benefit costs are stable for 2025–26 under the agreements. Trustees emphasized the agreements were negotiated in good faith and will be incorporated into the multi‑year budget projections.

Ending

The board approved the agreements and thanked negotiators from both sides. District staff will incorporate the negotiated terms into final budget documents and communicate details to employees and the public.","The Robla School Board approved multi‑year successor agreements with the Robla Teachers Association (RTA) and with CSEA chapter representing classified staff; trustees praised negotiated settlements. A trustee abstained on the classified contract due to a family relationship disclosed at the meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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