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D87 June, 2026 Board Meeting
Published: Jun 23, 2026
School Improvement Plans, Restorative Practices, and Staff Development Highlighted
The board received updates on school improvement plans for the 2026-2027 school year. Presentations included information on the district's growth in implementing its MLS (Multilingual Learner Support) and dual language immersion programs, with a presentation accepted to the national conference for the Association for Latin Administrators and Superintendents in Denver, Colorado. Updates were also provided on restorative practices training in San Diego, highlighting key takeaways such as building relationships, the 'six Rs' of restorative practice (relationships, respect, response to behavior, restoring harm, reintegrating, reselling the economy), and embedding restorative practices into daily school culture through initiatives like TLC support stations and discipline huddles. Preliminary ACCESS scores for English Language Learners were reported, showing an increase in scholars exiting the program, with 64 scholars exiting in 2026 compared to 43 in 2025 and 41 in 2024. Nominations for WEDO's Featured Educator award were announced for Lisa Tong and Joyce McGawan. The organizational chart was presented for review, with a plan to add substitute teachers and seek board approval in July. Updates were also given on facility maintenance, traffic flow issues near McDermit, school safety practices, and emergency go bag simplification. The North Lake Police Department conducted a live-action training exercise at the school. The dual language oneway program will expand to first grade next year. A significant takeaway from the San Diego conference was the statistic that 18% of staff reported having no connection to a trusted adult in the school, prompting a focus on building these connections. Graduation was mentioned as a successful end to the school year. Hiring is nearing completion, with only one or two positions remaining. A North Lake graduate, Tim Tran, was hired as a technology specialist. A book with a cover designed by a sixth-grade scholar was distributed. The focus for the technology department is building team capacity and relationships, with a professional development plan in place. Custodial teams are beginning summer cleaning programs, and the maintenance team is refinishing bathroom stalls to extend their life [cite: 593-1073, 1107-1218, 1385-1407, 1600-1617, 1628-1659].
District Seeks Consensus on Revised Cell Phone Expectations for Students
The board discussed and received consensus on suggested revisions for the district's cell phone policy. The proposed changes include keeping devices turned off and out of sight during the school day, unless permitted by a supervising adult or in an emergency. These changes aim to align with evolving state laws and are currently considered 'expectations' rather than formal policy, with a formal model policy expected by September 1st. The revisions will be incorporated into the parent-student handbook [cite: 208-303].
Board Approves Numerous Policy Revisions Reflecting Legislative Changes
The board approved a series of policy revisions, including updates to press policies regarding types of board meetings, meeting procedures, access to public records, uniform grievance procedures, child sexual abuse awareness, hiring processes, drug-free workplace, e-cigarette/tobacco/cannabis prohibition, leaves of absence, sick days, vacation, holidays, student emotional development, use of animals in education, migrant students, title one programs, extended instructional programs, harassment of students, school admissions and transfers, health examinations/immunizations, team gating violence, conduct codes, exemption from physical education, extracurricular athletics, parent organizations, and booster clubs. Rewritten policies include guidance for board member communication and email use. Policies for bus conduct, misconduct by students with disabilities, and communicable/chronic infectious disease were also reviewed. The board agreed to waive the first and second reading procedures for these policy updates, citing legislative changes [cite: 457-517].
Board Adopts FY26 Amended Budget with Adjustments to Expenditures
The board reviewed and adopted the FY26 amended budget. The amended budget allows for updates to revenue and expenditures as needed. Key changes include an increase in employee benefits due to higher than anticipated healthcare costs and an increase in technology expenditures for device purchases. Tuition expenditures decreased as fund balance was utilized for geothermal-related costs. Professional contracting services, patient costs, and supplies decreased due to reallocations and in-house work. Equipment expenditures increased slightly for new office furniture, and capital outlay increased to reflect a roof light project and potential vehicle purchase for the facilities department. Overall, the budget remains the same in terms of total expenditures [cite: 45-92, 1226-1241].
Board Approves Multiple Personnel Actions, Including New Assistant Principal and Staff Hires
The board approved several personnel actions, including the employment of Laura Sullivan as assistant principal at Whitty Primary School. They also accepted resignations from Haley Barland, Michael Perah, and Michael Bonowski. New licensed personnel were employed, including Sandra Cervantes, Alyssa Manara, Marcela Perez, Emily Mooney, Josephine Deir, and Ramsan Jonathan. Leaves of absence were approved for Bonnie Penn and Jeffrey Spitzer. Intent to retire was accepted from Trina James. Reassignments were approved for Samantha D. Rosha and Laura Sanchez. Educational support staff leaves of absence were approved for Glattis Purle, Melvin Hogan, and Alejandra Turner. Melvin Hogan's intent to retire as custodian was accepted. New support staff were employed: Anna Alonszo, Juanita Najiraa Rojas, and Anna Kinonz. Tim Tron was employed as a Tier 2 technology specialist. Cayla Bartley's resignation was accepted. Support staff reassignments were approved for Eris Ariselli Garcia Serona and Kenya Guzman Sandival [cite: 310-456].
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