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Board renews Life Learning Academy charter after staff and alumni testimony
Summary
The board voted to renew Life Learning Academy—s charter after school leaders, alumni and parents described the school—s work serving students with housing instability, recovery supports and intensive individualized programs.
The Board of Education approved the renewal petition for Life Learning Academy following testimony from the school's principal, alumni and parents about the program—s role serving high-need students.
Michael Davis read the superintendent's recommendation and the standard renewal resolution under California Education Code §47605, and noted that the curriculum and budget committees forwarded positive recommendations. Principal Terry Delaine described the school—s 15-year history and said the school focuses on identifying and meeting students— needs year-to-year, including raising funds to open residential supports for students without stable housing.
Alumni Jessica Castro and Alan Pickens described how Life Learning helped them reengage with education and pursue postsecondary opportunities; parent Kristen Lobos recounted her daughter—s recovery and attributed the school—s supportive environment to major life changes. Several speakers also noted the school—s graduation outcomes and the school—s community—s role in supporting formerly at-risk students to complete high school and enroll in postsecondary programs.
After public comment, the board took a roll-call vote and recorded approval (roll-call reported as 5 ayes). The vote implements the superintendent—s recommendation and allows the Life Learning Academy to continue under its charter subject to district oversight.
Board members acknowledged the principal—s presentation and several members noted having visited the school. No formal amendments were recorded on the record.
