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Board restores GATE FTE, approves new hires and coaching assignments
Summary
The board voted to rescind a planned 0.2 FTE reduction in the GATE program (restoring the position to 0.6 FTE), approved several new certificated hires across district sites, and authorized four certificated staff to serve as teacher-of-record/coaches for athletic and performance programs.
At the Aug. 13 meeting the La Canada Unified School District board adopted a resolution to rescind a previously authorized 0.2 full-time-equivalent (FTE) reduction to the district's GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) program and restore the GATE teaching position to 0.6 FTE for the 2025–26 school year.
Staff characterized the action as a staffing update following a review that identified efficiencies; the presentation stated there was no additional fund cost to the district beyond the restored FTE. The resolution was referenced in the packet as resolution number phrasing shown in the presentation and was adopted by roll-call vote.
The board also heard a report from the personnel office introducing six new certificated hires across elementary and secondary sites (names and assignments were presented, including intervention and ELD positions and a new visual-arts/STEAM teacher for grades 7–12). Human-resources staff described credentials and prior experience for each hire; staff thanked community partners who hosted a new-staff luncheon.
In a separate action, the board approved the designation of four certificated employees as teacher-of-record/coaches under the cited authority (allowing certificated employees to coach one period per day in competitive sports when certain conditions are met). Approved names included Nathan Bernstein (baseball), Sam Fender (cross country/track), Kristen Mascherani (pep/dance/flags), and Jason Stone (color guard). The motions passed on verbal roll-call votes.
