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3 h 34 min · 5 public speakers

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El Rancho Unified board reviews 2026 state assessment data 2:17:18

  • The board heard a presentation from the principals of Southside schools on their 2026⁠-⁠2027 instructional focus and a staff presentation of the CAASPP assessment data. 1:51:22
  • The chair announced that a motion passed on a resolution in support of Character Counts Red Ribbon Week, and the board then took up a resolution determining sufficiency of instructional materials. 3:17:24

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Item by item (14)
  1. Opening and agenda approval 48:08
    • Hector LaFarga, Jr. said the board reconvened into open session at 6:52 after an extended closed session and that Trustee Arlene Perez was participating remotely. 48:08
    • Staff recommended amending the agenda, including adding an interim chief business officer item to closed session, moving item 11 before item 9 and tabling or pulling several items. 56:31
    • A staff member reported that board members received briefings on closed session items and that direction was provided to staff by unanimous consensus on items E and F, with no reportable final action. 59:14
    • The agenda was approved with the amendments. 58:40
  2. Student reports from high schools 59:50
    • The ASB presidents of El Rancho High School and Salazar High School reported on recent and upcoming campus events, including homecoming and Red Ribbon Week. 59:50
    • Hector LaFarga, Jr. said the girls flag football team won its first playoff round 22 to 13. 1:04:32
  3. Recognition of perfect test scores 1:04:52
    • The board recognized students who received a perfect score on the English language arts or math portion of the 2026 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress. 1:05:10
    • A staff member said more students scored perfect in math than in English language arts and that one student scored perfect in both. 1:09:25
  4. Public comment 1:27:59
    • No comment cards were submitted for items on the agenda. ~1:28:29
    • Speakers at public comment raised property taxes and declining enrollment, as well as school repair and air conditioning needs. 1:28:57
    • A speaker said the board needs to complete a strategic plan and master facilities plan. 1:32:10
  5. Labor association reports 1:44:23
    • An ERFT representative asked that the district check that every classroom door can be shut in an emergency. 1:44:23
    • The president of Rancho 107 said two articles remained to be negotiated and that negotiations were scheduled for Friday. 1:47:02
  6. Southside schools instructional focus presentation 1:51:22
    • Principals of Bernie Tech Academy, Magee Academy and STEAM Academy at Burke described shared priorities including Universal Design for Learning, data use and targeted interventions, with goals including a 2% increase in CAASPP scores. 1:52:09
    • Esther Mejia asked how the work was being communicated to parents, and a staff member said it had not been explicitly explained to families but family input was being used. 2:04:04
    • Arlene Perez asked what the goal of 60% of students meeting annual typical growth meant, and a staff member said 60% of students would meet the expected annual growth. 2:10:15
  7. State assessment data presentation 2:17:18
    • A staff member said the percentage of 4th graders meeting or exceeding standards in English language arts increased from 34% in 23⁠-⁠24 to 48% in 25⁠-⁠26. 2:20:53
    • Another staff member said middle school math proficiency remains a primary target for improvement and that 11th grade math rose from 22% in 23⁠-⁠24 to 26% in 25⁠-⁠26. 2:24:31
    • Arlene Perez asked what elementary schools were doing that could be applied to middle school math, and John Contreras asked for numbers on student use of tutor.com. 2:27:00
  8. Public hearings on materials and developer fees 2:41:29
    • The board opened and closed public hearings on sufficiency of instructional materials and the 2025⁠-⁠2026 annual developer fee report with no comments. 2:41:29
  9. First readings of board policies 2:41:29
    • One board member asked how teacher voice and choice could be embedded in the staff development policy, and a staff member said staff could look at the language. 2:43:57
    • One board member suggested changing the board training bylaw from may to shall for the CSBA master in governance, and another board member raised caution about the word shall because of scheduling challenges. 2:46:45
  10. Superintendent and cabinet report 2:50:26
    • The superintendent recognized fall sports results, including the girls flag football team winning its first playoff round 22⁠-⁠13. 2:52:15
    • The superintendent said honor roll and principal's honor roll certificates were distributed to El Rancho High School students. 2:54:09
  11. Board announcements 2:55:01
    • Esther Mejia said LA County is opening free golf lessons for elementary and middle school students. 3:01:16
    • Christine Sáavedra congratulated a Rivera teacher on being named LA County Teacher of the Year. 3:06:09
    • Hector LaFarga, Jr. thanked a Valencia 4th grade class for sending letters to the board. 3:08:51
  12. Consent agenda 3:12:33
    • No items were pulled, and the board took a roll call vote on the consent agenda. 3:12:41
    • The consent agenda was approved. 3:13:10
  13. Board policies and resolutions 3:13:10
    • The board took up revised board policy 0410 on non-discrimination and a board bylaw and exhibit numbered 9220 for second reading and adoption. 3:13:10
    • The board considered a resolution regarding a board member's absence from the October 12, 2026 special board meeting. 3:14:27
    • A staff member said October 18th through the 24th, 2026, is designated Character Counts Week and the 23rd through the 30th Red Ribbon Week. 3:17:52
    • The chair announced that the motion on the resolution in support of Character Counts Red Ribbon Week passed. 3:17:24
  14. Future agenda items and closing 3:22:33
    • Esther Mejia requested a discussion on incorporating a tree canopy and green schoolyard board policy and AR, and a discussion on holding a workshop. 3:22:54
    • Christine Sáavedra shared resources including an automotive program partnering with local schools and Latinas in STEM. 3:23:36
    • Hector LaFarga, Jr. asked for a motion to extend the meeting to 10:30 and said the board would reconvene in closed session at 9:29. 3:24:41

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