The 4/27/20 LASD Board meeting will start open session at 6:30pm and it will be held using the Zoom webinar platform.  To register in advance for the meeting, click on this link.  The entire agenda and supporting documentation for this week's meeting can be found here.

Sandra McGonagle will start the meeting by giving the Board an Update on Virtual Learning.  This is a discussion item and her presentation can be found under agenda item B.1 using the link provided above.  LASD is in Phase 2 of Virtual Learning.  Phase 1 was the launch of virtual learning, while Phase 2 is where LASD continues to refine and improve virtual school offerings for ALL LASD students.  Her presentation outlines the District's guidance and expectations for teacher communication, types and duration of instruction, school and class community building, grading, and attendance.  She also touches base on the end of the school year and the uncertainty of what the beginning of the 20/21 school year will look like.  

Next up, Sandra McGonagle will discuss the current state of the District's requirements as it relates to the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the 20/21 school year and the three years beginning with the 21/22 school year.  This is a discussion item and her presentation can be found under agenda item B.2.  It is Sandra's understanding, that in the face of the pandemic, the due date for the 20/21 LCAP and Annual Update will be moved to mid December.  While the budget approval is normally coupled with LCAP, those will be separated this year.  It is her understanding that the Annual Update will not only include the normal state of our progress on our goals, but it will also include a report on LASD's response to COVID-19.  

Last, but not least, Jeff Baier will present an update on LASD Facilities Process.  This is a discussion item and his presentation can be found under agenda item B.3.  Jeff is asking for the Board's direction on how we should proceed on these discussions in the wake of the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the District is committed to completely the Community Engagement Process and desires finding a long term facilities solution for BCS, there is much uncertainty as it relates to:

1. the financial impacts of COVID-19 on LASD,
2. facilities needs in a post shelter in place environment,
   
3. ability to ensure public participation in the continued public engagement in the process, and
   
4. clear guidance from local and state health officials regarding instruction in the 20/21 school year.  

Furthermore, the current emergency remote teaching and learning situation requires LASD's staff to have a laser focus on assessing and iterating on distance learning for all our students.  

After this agenda item, the Board will adjourn to closed session.  

Please note, this is just the highlights of what is on the agenda for the 4/27/20 meeting.  You can inform yourself about the rest of the agenda at the link provided above.  As always, feel free to email me with any questions. 

The following is an understanding of what to expect from the LASD Board of Trustees' first board meeting since schools were physically closed on March 13th. The structure and "place" have changed in order to follow the shelter in place rules of the Santa Clara County Public Health Department and to keep everyone (board members and community members alike) healthy and safe.  The board will commence open session at 6:30pm and it will be held using the Zoom webinar platform.  To register in advance for the meeting, click on this link.  The entire agenda and supporting documentation for this week's meeting can be found here.

First up on the agenda, Sandra McGonagle will be presenting LASD's COVID-19 Response and Impacts.  This is a discussion item and her presentation can be found under agenda item B.1 using the link above.  Sandra's presentation goes over what has already been implemented and plans for iterations in the Emergency Remote Learning that we find ourselves in. Sandra emphasizes that we need to make room for "flexibility, grace and understanding" as we continue down this virtual school path for the remainder of the school year.   

Next up, Randy Kenyon will present the Financial Update.  This is a discussion item and his presentation can be found under agenda item B.2. His financial update goes over the COVID-19 impacts on LASD's bottom line as it relates to property taxes, state budget, teacher and staff pension (STRS and PERS), LASD revenue losses and decreased expenditures, and state and federal emergency aid.  Randy also gives the Board options and ideas of issues we will be facing in the future and how we may plan the 20/21 budget in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Then, Erin Green will present each and every LASD school's Comprehensive School Safety Plan for approval by the Board.  All 10 plans (9 schools and the district office) and Erin's presentation can be found under agenda item B.3.  This is an action item and the Board is asked to approve all 10 plans.  The California Education Code requires that each school have a Comprehensive School Safety Plan and requires annual review by the school site and approval by the Board.  The requirements not only focus on physical safety, but also on emotional wellbeing and safety.  

Jeff Baier will next present Memorandums of Understanding with the Los Altos Teachers Association and California School Employees Association Chapter 103 for Board approval.  This is an action item and these memorandums of understanding can be found under agenda items B.4 and B.5, respectively.  These memorandums are needed to clarify teacher and staff rights and responsibilities in the time of COVID-19.  

Lastly, Jeff plans to discuss Future Board Meeting Planning.  This is a discussion item and his presentation can be found under agenda B.6.  It includes a list of agenda items the Board must complete by the end of the school year.

After this agenda item, the Board will adjourn to closed session.  

Please note, this is just the highlights of what is on the agenda for the 4/13/20 meeting.  You can inform yourself about the rest of the agenda at the link provided above.  As always, feel free to email me with any questions.