Board Meeting Highlights: December 2, 2024 (Special)
December 2, 2024
See the Meeting Agenda for a full listing of items considered and actions taken at this meeting:
- Agenda Approval: The Board approved the meeting agenda with no changes.
- Closed Session: The Board convened a closed session at 5:02 PM, with no reportable actions following the session.
- Balanced Budget for Fiscal Sustainability: The Board received a presentation on the district’s fiscal sustainability efforts. Trustees asked questions regarding labor union negotiations, fund allocation, and strategies for addressing declining enrollment. They also discussed the potential for creating a second Mandarin Immersion Program site and right-sizing the district. The budget input portal was reopened for public feedback, which will be reviewed at the December 18 meeting.
- Public Comment: One speaker, Tammie Kim, addressed concerns about the LMT staffing formula, particularly the impact of reducing hours to less than 25. Kim suggested that a potential parcel tax could help restore LMT hours to 40 per week.
- Board Discussion: Trustees discussed various budget priorities, including minimizing furlough days, avoiding increased class sizes, and reviewing the proposed LMT formula. They also considered moving forward with the creation of a secondary Mandarin site and freezing curriculum adoption. The Board asked staff to clarify terms and review ongoing costs as part of their next steps.
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