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District highlights summer programming gains and lays out 2024–25 instructional priorities
Summary
District staff reported expanded summer programming, credit recovery gains and thousands of meals served; superintendent and education services outlined priorities for 2024–25 emphasizing data-driven instruction, academic rigor, and supports for 'middle' and vulnerable students.
School district leaders presented results and goals designed to sustain academic momentum heading into the 2024–25 year.
Assistant Superintendent Phil D'Agostino summarized summer offerings and outcomes, telling the board the district "recaptured or completed" roughly 2,600 course credits through a mix of online and in-person programs. He said 143 students completed Apex online courses, 262 students completed required health coursework (including CPR), 55 students completed geometry and 37 students finished dual‑enrollment classes at Fullerton College. He also noted the district served thousands of meals during summer programming and that some extended learning relied on one‑time ELOP funds, whose long-term availability is subject to state budgeting.
On instructional priorities, D'Agostino said the district will pursue a unified strategy — "one district, one team, one purpose" — that centers on accountability, belonging and academic rigor. He emphasized data use across PLCs (professional learning communities) to identify needs and direct supports, with special focus on students who are socioeconomically disadvantaged, English learners and those falling behind grade-level targets. The district also plans targeted investments in dual enrollment pathways, WIG (wildly important goals) development and professional learning aligned to research-based frameworks.
Board members engaged on several operational points: one trustee pressed for earlier summer planning and clearer communication about required in-person components for courses that include certifications, and another asked whether the district offers a summer graduation ceremony for students who finish credits over the summer. D'Agostino said the district provides arrangements and will consider ceremony options.
What happens next: staff will analyze summer-program impact and recommend priority areas for limited professional development funds; the board will receive follow-up data and proposals for investment in targeted programs during subsequent meetings.
