I am very grateful for my teachers at Life Academy. I appreciate you guys for letting me take up some of your time. Thank you. Hello, my name is My name is Robbie Andradi and this is the reason why I stayed at Life Academy and why I like it here. Whoops. The other way. Wrong way. Oh, maybe not right. Maybe not. No. The reason why I was sent to Life Academy was because of uh the way of speaking and my attitude and and getting it because of my actions. Eventually, I was sent here to Life Academy. I now am more respectful and focused on my school work, not messing around or focusing. I also made an effort to do my homework to the best of my ability and helping others and helping class my classmates when help is needed. I learned how to control my anger thanks to Life Academy.
So, our time to completion for high school equivalency diplomas is significantly longer than other um programs in our region. We're in region four economic development area and our time to completion is is is a lot slower um almost by we we're taking almost twice as long in the number of weeks that we're our students are completing high school equivalency diplomas. And so when I started looking further into that um I found that um one of the pathways that we're missing in adult education is we don't currently have any uh we don't use a digital or web- based or app-based platform or pathway at all for adult students who are trying to achieve their high school equivalency diploma. So, um, after figuring all of that out and and realizing, um, I've met with several different vendors of of, uh, online curriculum, uh, sales and looked at the difference in the in the data between students who are using um, a digital platform and students who aren't.
I >> entertain a motion to approve those donations as read. Have a motion by Kurt. Do I have a second? >> Second by Travis. Any discussion? >> All those in favor? 70. Um, next we're down under resolution. Resolution. Yes, this is standard resolution to establish the budget into comp control. From the time you put it into the gateway system for the approval to getting it into our computer system, there's just going to be minor changes because all the accounts didn't get approved at the level. So, this is the way to level that out. So, it's just a standard entry. Please >> entertain a motion to approve. So, move motion by Pat. I have a second. Second by Cheryl.
That was part of his wording that the if you have an in-law that it has to be owner occupied, which I don't agree with, and that you can't rent it out because what I'm thinking of, let's say I have my house, >> but I don't think that's happening anymore. >> It's no longer in our >> neither of those two parts are on there. >> No. >> Well, it's not a you you could whatever whatever is on there, you can address at town meeting. It it actually is a very little description of it's not I don't think it's a long >> share. >> Yeah, you can. it. Um, you can bring up the the wording. Um, >> did I misunderstanding if it's there? >> Sorry. Oh, I thought you meant like it's just going to be a documentation thing when there is >> Well, there's still a bylaw.
Um so I do propose that we table this resolution until the next meeting to give staff more time to uh consider some of the points from the city and the school district together if that's good. Yep. >> Okay. Thank you so much, Terry. >> Thank you, Terry. All right, moving back up to our presentation tonight, LCAP midyear update for 2025 through 2026. And I want to invite our assistant superintendent of ed services, Amy Quan, to introduce our presenters. >> Um, so I want to give a shout out to Jeff Morgan Stern as he started off his remarks talking about um the bold shifts that we made with our LCAP process. not only the writing of the LCAP, but the way we've been engaging with our um community and getting input on the LCAP. And so I'm so proud to present our executive director, Robert Salavar, and Dr.
I also have learned to stop and think before acting when the situation is heated. Lastly, just to stop talking. It'll just make it worse. Sometimes it does. Sometimes I am now way more respectful than than when I was before. My and paying attention. I also make an effort to do my homework to my ability. I think that was a slide. Sorry. Oh, right. My plan is to stay focused and stay out of business. That doesn't include me. I will try and learn as much as I can when I'm in my classes. Lastly, I would like to make more friends that are good influences on me. In conclusion, I have learned skills that will benefit me further on in life thanks to Life Academy. Now I can be a fully functional human being in our society. Thank you. Very nice or Liliana, do you want the next?
It was a really quick um conclusion that I needed to come up with some funding to be able to provide this for our students. So, what I'm asking for is your approval for the Dollar General Adult Literacy Grant. Um it would be to um purchase a web-based curriculum for our students and it comes with additional materials that are in print um that can be used in the classroom as well to support teachers. Um it comes with uh includes onboarding and teacher word and professional development and all the good things that we would need. Um and so um I don't think I forgot anything. We're missing that pathway and it's really important especially in today's um society in a in a world that's a global society that counts on digital literacy. So that's the um empowering adult literacy and learning pathways in McGomery County grant. >> You have anything to add, Dr.
Any discussion? All those in favor? 70. Um, so next we'll go down under relation relations. We have a Jennings County Public Library Board of Trustees appointment. >> Yes. Asking for approval to renew the term for Jessica Floyd. Um, from 31 of 26 to 228 of 2030. >> Motion by Travis. Do I have a second? Second by Mary Lynn.
>> They still have to add it to the general bylaw so that way he can require this document. So, it's actually very simple. So, this has nothing to do with who can live there. This doesn't limit who can live there. >> No. >> Okay. Well, that wording was in the previous bylaw, and I wanted to make sure that that was addressed, but it doesn't look like it's in on NIS, >> right? >> So, this isn't changing that. >> Yeah. >> Right. No, I get that. I just I just wanted to make sure that like if I move out of my house and I have an in-law, I can rent that >> and now it doesn't turn it into like, oh, you can't use that space because you're not owner occupied or you're not, you know, renting it to somebody, you know, or like a family member.
Sema Sudu, who will give our midyear um LCAP update. Is this working? Okay. Good evening, Madame President Guerrero, members of the board, all of our cabinet members, superintendent Dr. Freed, everyone here in person and watching at home. It is my pleasure to be here tonight to provide a mid-year update on our local control and accountability plan or LCAP. Before I present the data, I want to acknowledge the foundation laid by our board and cabinet. Your leadership ensures an engaging LCAP process where every educational partner's voice has the opportunity to be elevated and heard. I also want to recognize Mr. Salvar for his dedication to revamping our LCAP process. His efforts have ensured that our work is deeply rooted in the equity transformation cycle, allowing us to listen, uncover, reimagine, and move with purpose. We are grateful for his hard work and commitment to improving how we engage with our community.
My name is Alana Shorty. Oh my god. My name is Leiana Shorty. After struggling with behavior and attendance at Bullhead Middle, I have transferred to Life Academy. Though it was a challenging time, it changed me for the better by teaching me self-control, accountability, and how to make better choices. Since attending Life Academy, I have grown in many positive ways. I have become more respectful, improved my manners, and make real effort to listen to others. I have also discovered that I'm curious and enjoy learning how the world works. While I still have more to learn, I am proud how much I have grown since attending this school. My problem solving skills have improved immensely through challenges and hard work. I have enhanced my communication and paraphrasing skills. I have also learned to manage my time better and collaboration effectively, which has made me more confident in my abilities.
Reker? >> Yes. I think um first of all um Meredith is doing a great job as the new director of CARAR and I think what she's bringing is just new ideas and ways to approach and work with our adult and her staff. So I definitely would recommend that the board approve the Dollar General literacy grant application. >> Motion to approve. >> Do I hear a second? >> Second. >> All those in favor? >> I vote I as well. Any oppose? No. Thank you. And then we have a second. So I I said I'd combine the two together. So there's the Dollar General Literacy Grant and then the Indiana Literacy Association grant. >> So the Indiana Literacy Association grant is much smaller. The max that I could request was $1,000. Um and I'll tie that back to similar data in our English language learners program. We currently have um a platform that we use.
Any discussion? just want to publicly thank um Jessica Floyd for um volunteering to manage this and I know that the um library board is very appreciative of her participation so thank her for that. Any other discussion? All those in favor 70. Next we have anou yes our uh career center the Wilson Education Center which we're a part of um has written a grant and received one of the grants in the state for um counseling and planning for career pathways. So, this was a highly competitive grant. I know a lot of agencies that applied will get it, but Wilson Education Center did. And so, all of us school corporations that are members will be able to take advantage of that free service. And this is for a a group called SkyPack that will do career counseling and education for kids on career counseling. And so, asking for an approval of theou to allow us to begin working with them.
So, it doesn't seem like it's in there on that, which is fine with me. I just But I wanted to discuss that tonight, but it seems like it was taken out, so I guess I don't really have to worry about it. >> Yeah. Whatever legal the issue is about what you can rent or not rent is not a part of this bylaw. So >> it sounds like this is more of like if you have this type of >> sweet you should record it. >> Yes. >> Totally get it. But that's >> I have to say that's a lot of words for that but okay. Um, >> so >> from the meeting that I wasn't at and the meeting that we talked about last week, there was another meeting that happened outside of this that change the direction of how this goes. But I didn't know that that meeting existed happened.
Also, special thanks to Mr. Dr. Carlos Hernandez and his team for supporting the revisioning work of the LCAP process and helping us embed the community schools approach into our LCAP educational partner engagement process. I also want to thank Dr. Adam Hernandez, our director of student support services for his vital contributions to LCAP goal 3 and this presentation tonight. Dr. Dr. Hernandez provides the district-wide stability, overseeing complex safety protocols and essential partnerships with our school resource officers, campus safety aids, and community partnerships. The community school's approach and his steadfast leadership along with our district leadership helps ensure a secure and welcoming environment for every student, parent, caregiver, and staff member. The LCAP is our district's three-year strategic roadmap, which we update annually to ensure we remain responsive to our students needs. This document explicitly outlines our district-wide goals, actions, services, and expenditures for the academic year.
When I first transferred schools, I was self-centered and uncooperative. With the help of my teachers and with the help of my teachers, my teachers like my attitude over time changed. I have become more compassionate, patient, and understanding towards others. I'm also more adventurous and adaptable, which has made it easier for me to try new things. I have changed a lot since coming here. When I first arrived, I struggled with low self-esteem and doubted my abilities, which affected my confidence and performance. With my teacher support, I began to see my potential. They hold me accountable and help me grow. Now I'm more confident, focused, and in a healthy mindset. When I get to Fox Creek, I will apply these lessons I have learned this past year. I plan to use the skills I have developed to make better choices and work towards my goals. I will handle handle conflicts respectfully, ask for help when I don't understand something, and stay organized by using a planner.
It's Burlington English. And um we're doing some retraining and professional development in that platform for our our teachers so it can be more effective with our students. But in the in the uh data for our English language learners, there are four levels uh for um academic levels one, two, three, and four. And for our lowlevel and entry level English language learners, there's a real gap in their progression through um making measurable skills gains. So, I'm going to skip through all of the things that we've looked at and done and analyzed and and say that our we we while we use Burlington English, uh it has a gap in that low-level learning um area. And so, for our level one English language learners, sometimes we get students who um don't I mean, we're we're tying this to phonics here. They don't know how to pronounce the names of the letters and therefore they can't pronounce the words.
things in place. >> Entertain a motion to approve. >> Motion by Pat. Is there a second? >> Second by Kurt. Any discussion? All those in favor? 7. Which brings us to other. >> Hearing nothing else to come before the board. We'll entertain a motion to adjourn. >> Did I miss it before? Am I too late? >> Second. I think you're too late.
>> Yeah, we didn't know until, >> you know, was, you know, out there and I'm glad it came like this way and it sounds like it's solving the problem without the issues that I came up with. But, you know, I just didn't know that was there. So, I was prepared and ready to talk about it today and apparently I don't need to. >> But that's not going to prevent the situation that you just talked about. >> Sure. Sure it can because it doesn't say anything about that secondary suite being rentable, having to be homeowner. You know, you don't have to live there. Like none of that. >> What I'm hearing is the prior versions that we've been talking about for a few meetings are being withdrawn for now because what really matters >> is more of a documentation concern that takes care of the issue.
At its core, the LCAP is designed to drive positive student outcomes while addressing both state and local priorities. The LCAP process is more than just a requirement. It is our primary opportunity to share the how, what, and why behind the programs and services we select to meet our district's needs. In AUHSD, we utilize this process as a continuous improvement process throughout the year. We don't just look at academic performance data. We also analyze district indicators and gather direct feedback from our educational partners whose insight are vital for assessing our program's effectiveness. Tonight, I will be highlighting mid-year data that was not yet available during our LCAP adoption last June, as well as real-time data we've captured throughout the fall of this school year. We are currently in year two of our three-year cycle. We officially kicked off our 2026 engagement process on January 22nd. Despite the rain and current events impacting our community, we had an incredible turnout of about 300 participants or attendees.