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Meeting Date:
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2/23/2022 - 6:00 PM
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Category:
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Business/Action Items
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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17.4 Review and Potential Approval of an Amendment to Program Tenets for Monte Gardens Elementary and Sequoia Elementary Schools
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LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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In alignment with the current MDUSD Board Policy 0415 on Equity, staff recommends that the board rescinds antiquated policies or practices regarding the previous Academics Plus, Diablo Basics, and the Fundamental Education Programs where these outdated program descriptions, and any associated tenets, would no longer be formally recognized.
In summary, Crawford Elementary and Sequoia Elementary, both were recognized as Academics Plus or alternative choice programs adopted by the MDUSD school board in 1976-1979. In 1981 the Crawford Elementary School was closed and the complete program of staff and students moved to Monte Gardens in 1981 as a school within a school. Monte Gardens converted to follow Diablo Basic tenets school wide with Board approval in 1983. Over time, the Board has updated policies and administrate regulations impacting or replacing previously approved tenets including but not limited to transfer policies, grading policies, grade spans, and curricular focus.
Board Policy and Education Code currently exists to support the existence of the Alternative Choice School status of Monte Gardens Elementary and Sequoia Elementary. Staff is recommending the schools continue to be recognized as schools of choice.
Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5116 contain language detailing the transfer rights of students to the Choice schools. Students afforded the same spring transfer window as other district sites. Per the policy once transfers are granted, they are effective through the student’s fifth grade year. Siblings are guaranteed first priority to transfer and new families to the cited sites are afforded that ability under transfer priority number 4. Transfer priority number 5 contains provisions for cohorts of students transferring, thereby continuing the protection for students from the cited elementary sites to transfer to Sequoia Middle School as a cohort. Staff is not recommending changes to this policy.
Staff recommends that all schools in Mt. Diablo Unified School District (MDUSD) adhere to the same standards and practices for the assignment of students specifically in regards to class size levels and combination classes.
Staff is recommending that Choice School stakeholders, including students, parents, guardians, staff and community members work collaboratively to align their procedures with district policies and practices.
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Funding:
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Elementary General Education Program - Program 03000
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Fiscal Impact
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Potential savings of approximately $400,000
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Recommendation:
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Move to approve rescinding program descriptions and tenets for Monte Gardens Elementary and Sequoia Elementary schools while continuing to recognize both schools as schools of choice. Additionally approving the recommendation that Choice School stakeholders, including students, parents, guardians, staff and community members work collaboratively to align their procedures with district policies and practices.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Laura Juranek - Senior Administrative Assistant
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Signed By:
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Dr. John Rubio - Chief Human Resources
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Signed By:
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Jennifer Sachs - Chief, Educational Services
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Signed By:
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Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Cherise Khaund Moved, Member Erin McFerrin seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve rescinding program descriptions and tenets for Monte Gardens Elementary and Sequoia Elementary schools while continuing to recognize both schools as schools of choice. Additionally approving the recommendation that Choice School stakeholders, including students, parents, guardians, staff and community members work collaboratively to align their procedures with district policies and practices.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 4 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 4 - 0 | | | | | Linda Mayo | Yes | | Debra Mason | Yes | | Erin McFerrin | Yes | | Cherise Khaund | Yes | |
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