Page 16 October 27, 2016 EL SEGUNDO HERALD School Board from front page systems…” The 2001 voters read ballot language that touted the bond funding would allow the District to “make necessary health and safety improvements to benefit all students, and provide competitive academic programs through the construction of a new academic science center.” The final bond measure that Carty detailed was crafted to secure funds to “support high academic achievement, enhance student safety, and improve the 80-year-old auditorium and athletic facilities frequently used by the community.” Carty, who noted that a voter approved threshold of 55% is needed to pass bond issues in California, called the District’s bonds “very fiscally responsive by California standards.” He is slated to return to address the Board at their December 5 meeting. He called the District “good stewards of the public’s money,” and mentioned that the earliest that the District could look to put another bond measure on the ballot would be in 2018. After a very brief recess, the Board returned to their dais, and President Jim Garza called the 7 p.m. meeting to order. Student representative to the Board Alex Nilsson first made her brief presentation, and then High School Principal Jaime Mancilla and his team made their nearly 60–minute presentation, detailing the state of the school, two months in to the 2016-17 school year. The presentation portrayed the current status at the school in respect to progress being made in the classrooms, and highlighted new campus programs like the addition of a new Intervention Specialist and Instructional Technology Coach. The leadership team started off by delving into demographic statistics at the school, which included a current roll-call of 1,199 students, 65 credentialed faculty, one intervention specialist, two Math coaches, 31 classified employees, and two administrators. 2015-16 school highlights were noted, including the awarding of the Apple Distinguished School moniker; the fact that five ESHS students competed in the renowned Spacex Hyperloop Competition; three students were named to the All-State Honor Band; and that instructor Kathy Clemmer was selected to receive the Presidential Award for Excellence in teaching Math and Science. Survey results were spotlighted next. Among the survey findings: 93% of the students responding felt that their “personal safety is secure while at school”, and that 98% of the respondents felt that they were on the pathway to not only graduating, but meeting or exceeding mandated requirements to possibly matriculate within the UC/CSU system. The parent survey found that 92% of the respondents felt that “I receive enough communications from the school to keep me informed of its activities,” and 90% consider ESHS as a “welcoming place for parents.” The teacher survey yielded that 97% of respondents “feel safe,” and 97% responded that “we have a curriculum that challenges students.” Discipline and attendance were the next topics to be highlighted in the PowerPoint presentation. Test scores and other evaluation matrixes were summarized. Goals and steps were delineated for continued improvement in all disciplines, including Mathematics, English, Science, Social Studies, the Performing Arts, P.E., and Special Education. Campus counseling services were then addressed, as well as ESHS Pathways in Engineering, Biomedical Science, and Visual and Performing Arts. The presentation concluded with the school’s action plan for 2016-17, which included having the teachers focusing on “individual and department-based interventions for students. In an email comment on the presentation, Superintendent Melissa Moore wrote, in part, that “the High School team has developed proactive steps to ensure improvement of student achievement. The intervention specialist (Sarah Davlantis) is a positive addition and this teacher serves as a safety net for students who require additional support to ensure they leave ready for college and career.” The final presentation of the evening was made with an introduction by Dale Lofgren, the District’s Executive Director, Pupil Services, and the heavy-lifting byAli Rabiei, the Middle Schools assistant principal. The PowerPoint focused on the District’s need to focus on early-intervention measures, trying to guide and correct student behavior prior to having to suspend the offending student. K-5 and 6-12 matrices were provided. It was noted that, historically, the District’s discipline matrix would go straight to the consequences for the student’s action, but the District is positing to start with interventions, based on a team approach, that will address the students behavioral issues and the provide the supports that students need prior to handing out of suspensions or other “consequences.” Rabiei had emailed that the presentation was designed to pass along information “on how the matrices developed through various site and District committees, as well as input from a number of stakeholders, including our teachers and parents. The goal of the matrices is to better demonstrate to our school community, parents, and students, how student behavior and conduct is addressed, due process is ensured for students, and the administrative of progressive discipline is applied.” Tuesday evening s consent agenda only featured five items, and included the approval of a Middle School field trip that will start on April 21, and will feature approximately 50 students attending Astrocamp in Idyllwild. The camp is hands-on, physical science program with an emphasis on astronomy and space exploration. After the two action agenda items, the acceptance of gifts and approval of upcoming District calendars were quickly passed, the members next faced the information pending action portion of the meeting. Coming back at a future date will be the possible approval of a new math textbook at the High School. Superintendent Moore then highlighted the District’s upcoming informational calendar, noting tonight’s Cyber Safety meeting that will commence at 6 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center. Board member reports then followed, with the five members lauding the High School presentation, as well as the festivities that took place at the recent Homecoming ceremony at the High School. In her report, Moore mentioned the cities upcoming Centennial Celebration, including the “Old Fashioned Birthday Bash,” slated for January 18, and the Centennial Ball, that will take place three nights later. Garza then closed-out the nearly two-hour meeting. 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