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Board approves Expanded Learning Opportunities plan; staff outlines program uses and eligibility
Summary
Trustees approved the district's ELOP plan; Deputy Superintendent Salamanca said the state program funds wraparound TK–6 services (about $250,000–$300,000 annually), prioritizes unduplicated pupils, and can be used with community partners and for intersession activities.
The Coronado Unified School District governing board approved the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) plan after staff provided an overview of purpose, funding, and allowable uses.
Deputy Superintendent Salamanca explained ELOP is a state‑funded program designed to provide wraparound services for students in TK through 6th grade, extending the instructional day so that before‑school, in‑day, and after‑school programs together meet at least nine hours of learning or care. He said the district receives approximately $250,000 to $300,000 annually for ELOP and that programs must operate at least 180 school days plus 30 intersession days; the district used carryover funds this year to pay for roughly 45% of a new playground at Village Elementary.
Salamanca said ELOP funds can be used through community partners; Coronado currently partners with Champions Kinder Care to operate after‑school and scholarship options funded by ELOP. He noted the program must prioritize students in the unduplicated pupil count (low‑income students, English learners and foster youth) but can expand eligibility if funding remains after those students are served. The district confirmed ELOP participation is voluntary and the program does not require certificated teachers.
Trustees asked whether funds have been exceeded historically (staff said they have not exceeded allotments), whether carryover is typical (some carryover is possible within the spending timeline), and whether ELOP could support behavior counseling or targeted before‑/after‑school interventions; staff said those uses are possible if they supplement core instruction and align with program rules.
The board approved item 5.9 after discussion (motion passed). Staff said they will consider additional creative programming options for students who need extra support, and may return with proposals separate from ELOP funding.
