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Moore said Silver Strand's enrollment was about 336 students and that the campus typically has a military-dependent share of 75% to 79%, positioning the school as a principal neighborhood site for military families. She called attention to school traditions such as weekly flagpole assemblies and an upcoming Global School Play Day to highlight community and student leadership.

Academic and program highlights: the school is a Title I Program Assistant site and continues to fund reading intervention. Moore named reading intervention lead Ellen Cody and described classroom-level small-group instruction and rotating intervention groups. She said the school is green on the state dashboard for ELA (maintenance mode) and described targeted focus in upper elementary grades for additional support. In math, Moore credited the Bridges curriculum and two math intervention staff (one funded by a DoDEA grant) for recent gains and said teachers are increasingly comfortable with conceptual math instruction.

Special education and inclusion: Moore described a shift toward an inclusive, co-teaching model and said that the share of students with disabilities meeting or exceeding standards has grown. She highlighted hiring of behavior specialists (BCBAs and RBTs) and increased co-teaching as contributors to improved outcomes. Moore said the site now provides a full spectrum program so students can attend their neighborhood school with additional supports.

Social-emotional supports and staffing: Silver Strand has a full-time counselor and a Military Family Life Advisor Counselor (MFLAC) on site; Moore said both play key roles in crisis intervention, groups and family outreach. The principal also thanked paraprofessionals and substitutes who provide continuity for student supports.

Challenges and facilities: Moore noted ongoing facility maintenance issues caused by salt air and the need for eventual carpet and outdoor furniture replacement. She also said suspension rates spiked in an earlier year but that the site is taking steps to reduce exclusions and better manage challenging behaviors through SEL programming and training (including work with the National Conflict Resolution Center).

Why it matters: Silver Strand is a high-military-affiliated, Title I elementary that has sustained academic performance while expanding inclusion and hands-on science instruction. The principal asked for continued board support for staffing, behavior supports and facility maintenance.

Ending: Moore invited trustees to visit the school's Global School Play Day and thanked the board for support; trustees asked clarifying questions about math curriculum, co-teaching scheduling and the selection process for reading intervention.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Coronado Unified - School Board - Jan 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Principal Moore told the board Silver Strand Elementary is maintaining historic strengths while expanding special education inclusion, hands-on science, phonics interventions and student leadership; the school is title I and reports enrollment and demographic details.","taxTitle","Coronado Unified, School Districts, California","taxId",76651,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6693451,"Board approves developer fee rates, accepts fiscal 2023-24 audit and several personnel and policy items",952,1594000,2546000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2123878-cb36d579980c3d3c015c8b28d428689d&start=1594&end=2546","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2123878-cb36d579980c3d3c015c8b28d428689d/thumbnail_1594000.jpg","/articles/6693451/California/Board-approves-developer-fee-rates-accepts-fiscal-2023-24-audit-and-several-personnel-and-policy-items","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6693451-0f5e1e511345d7a943517cc04659e6a8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172620&Signature=C-eIzHA4q5fNKZFrb6iestODuOxMhcmteGEOMoKwMUY5rmwZdCaTOu4mhTEjqMgnttPiaDipT74pHMzaFLLRHwfYBFE4uqHO3ybI0xxR92L0cslPQaUi3p9nBv1uJDZO3iln-5UyKnRmEdKpw9~DnfypNe3E9GYnuZkCsOINzs9w0Iy4BqrrHFDq4vMMtOkNWT93Rx~66f3ntv9S0t1rUAYgAcrPtE5G~ZE9iMblt-I6mYlxsn2VMNdomoCkYObgxgKuZqyVIthiMC4tVHtiG8gcbFS72xVpkxtN~OoBIlsSj357B1Rugi6hRKEK0NV1TxkaDjJVuqYrq-1pwoqpYQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coronado Unified School District Board of Trustees approved several action items including updated developer fees, acceptance of the fiscal year 2023-24 audit, a human-resources exception to the CalPERS 180-day wait period, formal acknowledgment of the Association of Coronado Teachers' initial proposals, appointment of a board representative to the city/district 2-by-2 committee, and adoption of revised board policies, bylaws and administrative regulations.

Developer fees (Item 6.1): Deputy Superintendent Salamanca explained that the State Allocation Board establishes allowable developer-fee rates and that a five-year justification study is required to levy the maximum fee. Approving the resolution will allow the district to levy the maximum eligible developer fees; the new rates take effect 60 days after adoption. The board approved the motion (motion passed).

Annual audit (Item 6.2): Deputy Superintendent Salamanca presented the district's independent auditor's report for the year ending June 30, 2024. The auditors issued an unmodified opinion on the district's financial statements and on federal-award compliance; the auditors identified a material weakness in state-level compliance related to the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P or ELAP). The deputy superintendent said the district had returned funds where appropriate and will be in compliance for the 2024-25 school year. The board voted to accept the audit (motion passed).

Human-resources exception (Item 6.3): Director of Human Resources Donna Trippi asked the board to approve hiring retired annuitant Rhonda Gearhart as a substitute instructional aide before the usual 180-day CalPERS wait period; her mandatory wait would otherwise end on March 26. The board approved the exception (motion passed).

Labor proposals (Item 6.4): The board acknowledged receipt of the Association of Coronado Teachers' initial proposals (opening three articles: salary, dual enrollment and leaves) and the district's initial proposals on health and welfare and calendar. The item was acknowledged as required by Government Code process for public school labor negotiations and approved (motion passed).

2-by-2 committee appointment (Item 6.5): With Trustee Antrim departing the board, trustees selected a replacement to serve alongside Trustee Youngblood on the standing 2-by-2 committee with the city (two board members, two city council members, the city manager and the superintendent). Trustee Englert nominated Trustee Fitzhugh Lee and the board approved the appointment (motion passed).

Board policy revisions (Item 6.6): The board adopted previously presented revisions to board policies, bylaws, administrative regulations and exhibits after a first read last month (motion passed).

Why it matters: The developer-fee resolution affects long-term facilities funding; the audit acceptance confirms the district's financial statements and federal compliance while identifying one state compliance area the district is addressing; the HR exception addresses an operational staffing shortage; and the negotiations acknowledgment triggers the formal bargaining timeline.","At the meeting trustees approved a suite of consent and action items: updated developer fees, acceptance of the annual audit (with one state compliance finding on ELAP), a CalPERS 180-day exception hire, acknowledgment of teachers' initial proposals, appointment to the city/district 2-by-2 committee, and adoption of revisions to board policies and ",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6693456,"Superintendent says district entering ‘community-funded’ era, urges strategic budgeting",931,380000,1311000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2123878-cb36d579980c3d3c015c8b28d428689d&start=380&end=1311","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2123878-cb36d579980c3d3c015c8b28d428689d/thumbnail_380000.jpg","/articles/6693456/California/Superintendent-says-district-entering-community-funded-era-urges-strategic-budgeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6693456-b9c829e6d79e488c5ebc1d40912d2e4b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172620&Signature=YS1POJNZdnzyPl2~GKmGIakwD5NaBF0Hc-nRXvfv3hjNE0zWsdZyDxOtJ-gDiGKdxFldTvevyntuKXrIoMocKKeNYrmFC58lSL63gcOY0LcZv6O5uDCy7NUHqT3DDtMM8fh-ygon9gvbnHQ5LB5ETP47TdaT7KAmYUMHdF6OYgdAX3VneLA-T-pEW04-ahXidlkx8uzasFg0hkX8iDF2jcag1tgULx7IJTLJA2GoZqfK61A6dtZRCBkL7p~AOK3ZTDPWSfd4wEYLxJBgBST3AwWj55IsWehSsIhyWQyMA4BD9LYt21UPRslvv5G~BI-k3eIf0d~2RP6zBV5RcHWcMw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Mueller told the Coronado Unified School District Board of Trustees the district is entering a new “community-funded” or basic aid funding model and urged trustees to prioritize programs and reserves as the revenue timetable changes.

Mueller opened his annual state of the district by placing the district’s financial and academic picture in context: about 2,700 students (he later referenced 2,740), roughly 40% military-connected, a 98% graduation rate and a portfolio of pathway programs including STEM, world language and visual and performing arts. He said the district’s enrollment has declined from a pre-2020 average near 3,100 to the mid-2,700s and that inter-district transfers historically range from 12% to 19%.

The superintendent said the district’s budget “bridge” strategy has been deliberately building toward basic aid and that this year’s budget cycle includes the first year of community-funded revenue. He estimated an anticipated increase in revenue in the range of \"$8 to $10,000,000\" and said the governing board must preserve at least the mandatory 3% reserve while budgeting for the different cash flow model that basic aid brings. “We can do anything, but we can’t do everything,” he said, attributing the phrase to a motto used in department discussions.

Why it matters: the change to community-funded/basic aid alters timing and certainty of revenue and therefore affects staffing, facilities and program decisions. Mueller urged the board to update Board Policy 3050 and create a new “North Star” financial document to guide spending decisions during the transition and beyond.

Supporting details and programs: Mueller described investments that have supported pathways and student opportunities, including DoDEA grants, Coronado Schools Foundation partnerships, dual-credit agreements with Southwestern Community College, and internships (the Coronado Historical Association’s internship and third-grade curriculum were presented earlier in the meeting). He highlighted curriculum and pathway expansions at Coronado High School (an aerospace engineering course and capstone for engineering, robotics and sports medicine) and said some course expansions were enabled by strategic use of reserves and external grants.

Safety, planning and instructional audits: Mueller summarized other district initiatives that feed into strategic decisions — an independent audit of emergency preparedness and school safety operations, an instructional audit conducted in collaboration with San Diego State University educators, and a recently completed Portrait of a Graduate process the district intends to implement through a strategic planning team.

Budget mechanics and cautions: Mueller described how basic aid changes cash flow (payments arrive differently than under LCFF) and explained the district will need more than the 3% minimum reserve to cover two to six months of operating cash under the new model. He said the board will face competing priorities — from facilities upgrades to technology and staff compensation — and must make deliberate, prioritized choices. Deputy Superintendent Salamanca and board members asked follow-up questions about how developer fees and other funding streams interact with basic aid.

Next steps and timeline: Mueller said the board would need to update Board Policy 3050 and produce a guiding financial document; he also noted the district will continue to present more detailed budget and reserve analysis in upcoming meetings.

Ending: Mueller concluded the presentation by saying the “state of the district is sound,” attributing that to staff, teachers and community support, and thanking the board and community for their commitment to sustaining programs while the district moves into the basic aid model.","Superintendent Mueller told the Coronado Unified School District board the district is transitioning to community-funded/basic aid, outlined enrollment and program strengths, and urged the board to adopt new financial priorities as revenues shift in 2027.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6693442,"Board reviews freshman FIE course materials in first reading; counselors helped shape curriculum",273,6678000,6951000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2123878-cb36d579980c3d3c015c8b28d428689d&start=6678&end=6951","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2123878-cb36d579980c3d3c015c8b28d428689d/thumbnail_6678000.jpg","/articles/6693442/California/Board-reviews-freshman-FIE-course-materials-in-first-reading-counselors-helped-shape-curriculum","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6693442-314a35700406c2702ab38e61d5b8be83/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172620&Signature=WwoB9y1DIpwoCYupszYBVUftLrqgEm5VD-DMy~UtTvAKui5~77jLNX-om8kXzYXvP34g8Bm~bKycy6okG18P2z1b6gZ8hu7uYOz26wb2wtJMN8QVdialrZMatcpioo0Wa8LTdUaBYbKwarzxBLeSlEkcsppshxqbHRSQ4Xp2gYqWYNEAY1PIlBs8vNuFKfKzele~YYsomFLNN01t~uZ-493KWwD~dyCtLUwkUrZbl9aE4h5SwCCDnysOU53JMcrDRHeCKCUBpz2PYebBJ6ihuahoA~fe5p3ibq8epobcx-M4fQplLilCblXv21hjH04BYwqQISvGD-vMqLQrYiyGXw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The board received a first reading of instructional materials for a nine-week Freshman I Learner Experience (FIE) elective intended to orient incoming high school students to graduation requirements, college and career planning, digital citizenship and financial literacy.

Assistant Dr. Battle and counselors explained the course is homegrown curriculum developed by instructors Kelly Sailors and Jennifer Landry and supported by counseling staff. Materials linked in the board packet include the California Department of Education's media-literacy resources, Common Sense Education grade-9 digital-citizenship units, and financial-literacy lessons. Counselors also use Xello for interest surveys and course planning.

Student feedback: staff reported end-of-nine-week feedback surveys indicated students valued learning about graduation requirements and practical financial lessons (for example, calculating real-world costs of owning a car). The course is being presented for board review; links to materials will remain available for public comment until the next board meeting.

Why it matters: the FIE course aligns with the district's Portrait of a Graduate priorities (media literacy, digital citizenship and financial literacy) and introduces freshmen to academic planning and community resources during a formative year.

Next steps: the materials will remain posted for public review and the board will consider final adoption at a subsequent meeting.","Trustees received a first read of instructional materials for a new nine-week Freshman I Learner Experience (FIE) course focused on media literacy, financial literacy and college/career planning; counselors and teachers provided materials and student feedback will be collected.","actionData","errors"]

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Silver Strand Elementary principal highlights strong outcomes, growth in inclusion and science

Board approves developer fee rates, accepts fiscal 2023-24 audit and several personnel and policy items

Superintendent says district entering ‘community-funded’ era, urges strategic budgeting

Board reviews freshman FIE course materials in first reading; counselors helped shape curriculum