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Votes at a glance

- Approval of agenda and consent items — Approved unanimously (voice vote early in the meeting). The consent motion included the adoption of minutes for meetings on Jan. 27, Feb. 10 (special called) and Feb. 10 (committee of the whole).

- Item 6a — Motion to approve the Head Start / Early Head Start funding application for the grant period 06/01/2025–05/31/2026: Passed unanimously.

- Items 6b, 6c, 6d — Motions to approve reallocation of funds as shown on attached resolutions (three separate reallocation items): Each motion passed unanimously.

- Executive session (item 7) — Board convened to consider attorney‑client privileged matters including constituent board vacancy recommendations, a charter school renewal contract matter and superintendent evaluation development; the board returned to open session and took the actions below.

- Item 10a — Approve recommendation to fill the vacancy on District 2 constituent board: The transcript records an initial tally of “8 yay and 1 nay.” Trustees then moved to reconsider and a subsequent voice vote was recorded as the motion passing after reconsideration; the final tally reported on the record was “7 yay and 2 nay.” (The transcript documents both the initial tally and the later reconsideration outcome; the board approved the recommendation following reconsideration.)

- Item 10b — District 4 constituent board vacancy: The first candidate motion failed (transcript: “motion fails”). The board then considered a second candidate and the second candidate motion passed (transcript: “And the motion passes.” — no roll‑call tally recorded in the public record excerpt).

- Item 10c — Approve recommendation to fill vacancy on District 9 constituent board: Motion passed (no roll‑call tally shown in the excerpt).

- Item 10d — Charter renewal for East Cooper Montessori Charter School and direction to negotiate a 10‑year contract and facility use agreement for the CCSD facility occupied by ECMCS: Motion passed unanimously. (Board directed legal services to draft the 10‑year contract/facility use agreement.)

- Item 10e — Adoption of the superintendent evaluation instrument and evaluation process (odd numbered indicators in odd years, even numbered indicators in even years, student outcome goals included annually): Motion passed unanimously.

- Policy items (first reading approvals): The board approved first readings for a series of policy updates during the meeting; many of those votes passed unanimously. Policies taken on first reading included (as listed on the agenda/transcript) AC/ACA/ADC/FA/FB/ADF/GBEBF and related housekeeping changes; staff noted minor edits (typographical or citation fixes) for some policies to be finalized before second reading.

Why it matters: These actions set district priorities for funding, governance and operations (grant applications and reallocations), fill local governance vacancies, preserve a charter operating arrangement for ECMCS, and finalize the board’s evaluation tool for the superintendent. The charter renewal and the superintendent‑evaluation adoption have multi‑year implications for the school and district leadership oversight.

What’s next: District staff will proceed with negotiations on the ECMCS facility and contract, implement programs funded by approved applications (if awarded), and present budget and policy details at upcoming workshops and readings. The board scheduled follow‑up budget and committee meetings in March.

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Doctor Clamp (strategic ed) said the SAM (Self Assessment of MTSS) and a related Tiered Fidelity Inventory provide schools with a rubric and evidence‑gathering process to measure how faithfully MTSS is implemented. “The teams in our buildings that complete the SAM or the self assessment do so individually, and they rate the school... and then the team comes back together to find consensus,” Clamp said.

Student support services director Megan Simmons presented aggregate results: 85% of elementary schools rated themselves at the “operationalizing” level, middle schools at 66%, and high schools at 73% for MTSS implementation. Principal Elizabeth Cackley of Oakland Elementary described regular weekly MTSS meetings and the use of progress‑monitoring tools (iReady, FastBridge) to guide tiered interventions: “Our MTSS team meets regularly. We meet weekly, to discuss data and make decisions based on this data, that's best for students.”

District staff said the assessment drives targeted technical assistance — professional development, walkthroughs and a menu of intervention options — to help schools improve fidelity to MTSS and accelerate student outcomes. Trustees asked for concrete examples and measures; staff said they will provide artifacts and outcome metrics (including a quadrant chart showing outcomes relative to spending) at the upcoming board workshop.

Why it matters: MTSS is the district’s primary framework for identifying academic and behavioral needs and organizing tiered interventions. Widespread implementation with fidelity is the district’s stated strategy for improving achievement for students who need additional support.

What’s next: The district will continue school data reviews, offer targeted supports for schools with lower implementation scores, and return to the board with additional evidence and outcome measures during the March workshop.

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Superintendent Huggins said the district will move to a per‑pupil allocation to make funding more transparent for schools. “We’re going to a per pupil allocation, recommending that for the FY 26 school year,” Huggins said. Under the new method, the total WSF investment for the current fiscal year — $32.8 million — was divided by the number of unique pupils in the targeted categories to derive an investment per pupil ($1,353.60 in the presentation), then weights were applied for students with disabilities, pupils in poverty and multilingual learners.

Chief financial officer/executive staff (Mr. Prentice) explained the mechanics: the district assigned weights so that a student who fits multiple categories (for example, a multilingual learner and a pupil in poverty) would receive combined weighting. “We took the total investment in weighted student funding this fiscal year, which is the $32,800,000 and divided into that the number of unique pupils that fit into those 3 categories to come up with an investment per pupil,” Prentice said. The proposed FY‑26 budget assumes an approximate $36.1 million total WSF commitment, with an appropriation (the amount likely to be budgeted) estimated at about $33 million because of expected savings from lapsed salaries and other factors.

Why it matters: district leaders said the per‑pupil approach ensures smaller schools and those with few students in a category still receive funding, and it provides principals predictable amounts earlier so they can plan staff and interventions. Board members asked for additional transparency and requested the district provide the breakdown of unique pupils in each category and examples showing how funding flows to schools.

Board discussion and follow‑up: Trustees asked about the weights (0.85 for students with disabilities, 0.7 for pupils in poverty, 1.0 for multilingual learners) and why some weights are fractional; Prentice said the district ran multiple models and adjusted weights to balance equity given that the pupils‑in‑poverty category is the largest and often overlaps with other categories. Dr. Temple proposed creating a possible fourth category for students who are academically struggling but who do not fit the three listed criteria; district staff said they would discuss that idea at cabinet and consider it further.

The district also said WSF allocations will be based on the 45‑day average daily membership (ADM) for the applicable budget year and that staff made manual adjustments for openings and rezoning where necessary. The board will see more detailed budget materials and a five‑year forecast at upcoming workshops.

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The appeal came during the public‑comment period. “Our building was constructed in 1968, and it lacks a few essential modern facilities,” said Betty Swankham, founder and principal of East Cooper Montessori. “This gym would serve the entire community, and it would be a much needed space for local youth programs, sports teams, and community gatherings.”

That theme was repeated by staff and many students. “I wanted a school gym and basketball team,” said student Evelyn Saver. “I also know how hard it is to have gym class in the [weather].” PE teacher Lawton Gooding told the board students are often exposed to extreme weather or squeezed into a small trailer: “This is our daily reality.”

Parents and coaches detailed the costs the school currently bears. Alan Walton, a parent and volunteer coach, said East Cooper teams spent more than $6,000 on gym rental fees this season and that the school’s total season costs exceeded $15,000, with more than half of that used to rent practice space. Multiple speakers noted the school has invested in facility planning: “We have already invested $2,000,000 into CCSD‑owned property upgrades,” Swankham said, and she added that the school has paid $1,000,000 toward a gym design approved by district facilities.

Superintendent Huggins and facilities staff told the board that East Cooper Montessori will be evaluated alongside other requests as part of the upcoming sales‑tax master plan. “We have been out to visit East Cooper Montessori. We’ve received all of their information,” said associate superintendent (facilities) Will Burrowy. He noted the district has 13 schools without multipurpose rooms and said several of them already have funding plans; placement on a future referendum or phase of the sales‑tax program is not automatic. He told trustees that public comments and the QR‑code feedback will be included in the master plan process and reviewed by the district as it prioritizes phase 6 projects.

Board members and staff also discussed cost. When asked for a cost estimate, Burrowy said a “standard multipurpose room for 3,000 square feet has been running close to $4,000,000,” citing a recent example. (A different number — “$44,000,000” — also appears in the transcript immediately afterward and appears inconsistent with the prior estimate; the district did not provide a clarified final dollar figure at the Feb. 24 meeting.)

Why it matters: a dedicated gym would eliminate recurring rental costs, expand programming (sports, assemblies, theater) and provide a secure indoor space for students and community events. District staff said the school’s written materials and community advocacy will be considered as part of the master‑planning and referendum‑scoping process. Board members directed staff to include community feedback in the April master plan draft and noted the next public meetings on the phase 6 sales‑tax program will solicit additional comments.

What’s next: District staff said they will collect public input through April and include it in the master plan. The district noted the earliest a new phase could begin is January 2027 depending on the referendum schedule; the board will review proposed projects at upcoming public meetings.

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