The Board of Trustees met on February 21, 2024. Here are highlights of the meeting. To view the complete meeting, click here.
CORE VALUE: We Value Our Committed, Collaborative, Caring, and Exemplary Employees
Designating the Week of March 3-9, 2024 National School Social Work Week
The Board approved a resolution designating March 3 – 9, 2024, as National School Social Work Week. Natomas Unified School District (NUSD) social workers are vital members of the education team, playing a central role in creating a positive environment at schools. Each NUSD school has a designated social worker and access to a district social worker dedicated to the needs of foster and unhoused students. The resolution recognizes the efforts and commitment our social workers provide throughout the year to our students and their families. The graphic is courtesy of the School Social Work Association of America.
District Updates
LCAP Mid-Year Update and Forward 5 Update
Staff presented the Board with a mid-year update on the district’s Local Control Accountability Plan, referred to as LCAP. The update included information about our work to implement LCAP actions, our current progress in meeting LCAP targets, and LCAP expenditures as of January 2, 2024. In addition, staff provided a brief update on our Forward 5 plan, which is aligned with our LCAP. Forward 5 is a 5-year strategic plan whereas LCAP is a 3-year plan required by the state. To review the update provided, click here.
Facilities Master Plan Development Update
The Board of Trustees received an update on where the Facilities Master Plan is in development, the educational partner engagement information/data that has been received so far, and a preview draft of the 2024 FMP website. In previous years, the district provided a hard copy of the FMP, which consisted of hundreds of pages. The 2024 FMP website will be used as the communication tool to share the plan and updates with the community. The Board was not asked to take action. The update was for informational purposes. To review the presentation, click here, and click item “XII.b. Facilities Master Plan Development Update”.
CORE VALUE: Learning and Achievement for Each Student
Core and Enrichment Providers Presented and Approved for LEAP Academy (After School Education and Safety and Expanded Learning Opportunities Program)
The Board of Trustees approved staff’s recommendations for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 School Year Core Providers for the district’s extended learning programs offered through LEAP Academy.
Interested core providers were required to submit their interest through the district’s Request for Proposal (RFP) process. One requirement was that they must provide programming afterschool until 6 p.m. each day at multiple sites.
In addition to the approval of the core providers, the Board also approved a list of enrichment providers that were selected through the district’s Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process.. The enrichment providers enhance the core program with an array of activities such as theater, cooking, mentoring, and more. The completed list of the approved vendors can be viewed here.
The next regularly scheduled NUSD Board meeting is scheduled for March, 13, 2024.
