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District approves LCAP federal addendum, updated search-and-seizure policy, special‑education review and cell‑phone rules
Summary
The Palmdale Aerospace Academy District board approved the LCAP Federal Addendum, an updated search‑and‑seizure policy, a contract for a special‑education data review, and a cell‑phone administrative regulation with classroom storage purchases; the board also reported an expulsion abeyance from closed session.
The Palmdale Aerospace Academy District board approved several staffing, policy and contract items at its meeting, including the LCAP Federal Addendum that guides the spending of federal Title I–IV funds, an updated search‑and‑seizure board policy, a contract for a special‑education data review and a new cell‑phone administrative regulation with a purchase for classroom storage.
District staff told the board the Federal Addendum makes no major changes this year but explains how Title I–IV funds support professional development, English‑learner services, technology and other programs intended to improve student outcomes. A district presenter said the addendum keeps the district aligned with the Every Student Succeeds Act and will be folded into the next full LCAP process.
In a formal vote the board approved the LCAP Federal Addendum. District staff said Title I funds will continue to support coaching, PLCs, community partnership work, school site council, DLAC and parent training; Title III will fund English language development and coaching; Title IV will support activities that promote a well‑rounded education and technology access.
The board also approved a restructure of the district’s search‑and‑seizure guidance, splitting policy and administrative regulation and standardizing the superintendent title. Administrators described the change as an organizational cleanup to clarify roles and enforcement authority; the board voted to adopt the revised policy.
Directors recommended hiring School Services of California to conduct a special‑education data study to review service delivery, staffing, spending and program outcomes. According to staff, the review will include classroom observations, meetings with staff and an analysis of special‑education percentages and expenditures; the consultant is expected to deliver a report to the board after the review, with staff aiming to complete the initial data review by May 2026. The board approved the agreement.
Administrators also presented a cell‑phone administrative regulation to implement AB 3216 requirements. The proposal would require silencing phones during instruction and allow teachers to place phones in teacher‑managed storage (wall pockets or caddies) when teachers elect to do so. Staff described a tiered discipline approach for repeated violations, teacher discretion for instructional use, and accommodations for devices required by Individualized Education Programs. The board approved the policy and authorized purchase of universal classroom storage; a not‑to‑exceed amount for the storage purchase was discussed but not specified in the meeting record.
From closed session, the board reported a motion to accept an expulsion abeyance for student case 2025261 (moved by Mr. Knowles, seconded by Mr. Trujillo); the board recorded a unanimous yes vote. The board also approved the consent calendar earlier in the meeting.
Board members and administrators said next steps include implementation details for the cell‑phone policy, a period for collecting feedback at the end of the year, and scheduling the School Services presentation when that review is complete.
