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Moreland School District board meeting, date not confirmed yet

2 h 24 min · 8 public speakers

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What happened

What happened at this meeting

Moreland board approves school plans for Country Lane Elementary and Moreland Middle 1:21:03

  • Several speakers at public comment raised rising healthcare costs and pay during impasse negotiations between the district and teachers, and asked for a floating cap on benefits. 14:47
  • The superintendent said the state requires districts to submit 3 years of balanced budgets and set aside 3% for economic uncertainties, and that the district has lost 1,000 students since 2020. 23:14
  • The board approved the Country Lane Elementary School 26⁠-⁠27 school plan for student achievement. 1:21:05
  • The board also held a public hearing on textbook sufficiency and approved the related resolution. 2:20:15
Item by item (9)
  1. Opening and agenda 3:16
    • The meeting was called to order in open session as a hybrid meeting held in person and virtually. 3:16
    • Students led the flag salute. ~4:44
    • It was reported that no action was taken in closed session. 10:04
    • The agenda was approved. ~10:21
  2. Public comment on compensation and benefits 10:26
    • Several speakers at public comment described increases in healthcare costs over recent years and said those increases offset pay raises. 11:46
    • Speakers asked for a raise and a floating cap on benefits. 11:46
  3. Superintendent report and board response 22:59
    • The superintendent said the governor has withheld Prop 98 funding and that the district has lost 1,000 students since 2020. 23:14
    • The superintendent said the district shares an interest in a budget that provides total compensation packages to recruit and retain educators, while facing state funding constraints and declining enrollment. 24:10
    • Speaking on behalf of the board, a speaker said the Brown Act restricts board members from responding to public comment and that the board is kept informed on the status of negotiations. 26:18
  4. Board member communications 28:04
    • A speaker described the response to a fire on a classroom roof at Baker and said students were in new classrooms the next day. 28:36
    • Board members reported on school site visits and a groundbreaking at Anderson for a new track and field. 31:38
  5. Country Lane school plan 38:10
    • A presenter said the school ended spring 2026 at 70%, down from 75% in 2025, and set a goal of 74%. 40:42
    • A presenter said the school is adding a dedicated grade-level reading block and boosting intervention support for kindergarten and first grade. 45:57
    • A presenter said math scores were 69% last year and the goal for next year is 73%. 57:10
    • The board approved the Country Lane Elementary 26⁠-⁠27 school plan for student achievement. 1:21:05
  6. Moreland Middle School plan 1:21:24
    • A presenter said English language arts results were 55% in 2026 and the school set a goal of 60%. 1:22:05
    • A presenter said the school's goal is to increase math by 5% this year. 1:40:52
    • A presenter described attendance efforts including home visits every other week. 2:11:21
    • The board approved the Moreland Middle School 26⁠-⁠27 school plan for student achievement. 2:19:12
  7. Textbook sufficiency hearing and resolution 2:19:57
    • The board held a public hearing on a resolution certifying the sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials, and no comments were made. 2:20:15
    • A staff member said the notice was posted at each site and the district office and no comments were received. 2:20:50
    • The board approved the resolution. ~2:22:12
  8. Consent items 2:22:19
    • A motion was made and seconded to approve the consent items in aggregate. 2:22:35
  9. Future meetings and adjournment 2:22:42
    • A speaker said they would attend the November 10th board meeting remotely. 2:23:11
    • A speaker thanked staff for adding school site visits to calendars. 2:23:37
    • The meeting was adjourned. ~2:23:37

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Video: posted by the district as “September 22, 2026 Board Meeting”