School Site Council February 2026 JCS-Pine Valley “We are stronger when we listen, and smarter when we share.” -Rania Al-Abdullah, The Queen of Jordan Welcome/Introductions Agenda Preview Comments Regarding Items NOT on the Agenda Budget/Enrollment Overview Board Reports & School Update Student/School Performance Data School Improvement Input & Collaboration (LCAP) Comprehensive Safety Plan 26/27 School Calendar Charter Renewal Roundtable Discussion Opening Items Discussion Items Agenda YTD Budget to Actuals Enrollment (as of February 2, 2026) Enrollment (as of February 2, 2026) Academy Home Study JCS Board Reports November 2025 December 2025 January 2026 Agenda Highlights School Accountability Report Card (Jan. 2026) LCAP Mid-Year Review (Jan. 2026) Longevity Pay Increase (Jan. 2026) 1st Interim Report (Dec. 2025) Board Selection for the Superintendent Subcommittee (Nov. 2025) Lots of Policy Readings and Adoptions! The next meeting of the JCS BOD will be held on Friday, February 13th at the JCS Central Office and via Zoom (access at jcs-inc.org). School News & Highlights Reading Difficulties Screener for K-2 students (mCLASS w/ DIBELS) Testing Season is Coming! PFT, CAASPP, ELPAC, etc. Project Week & EPIC Awards Leader in ME implementation continues to impact student efficacy Our students had a great time at Sixth Grade Camp Scout Rollout NWEA MAP Fall to Winter Growth (Reading) Reading growth is slightly below average: Median growth is at the 46th percentile, with 43% of students below the 41st percentile, indicating many students are not making accelerated progress. Achievement remains above average but dipped slightly: Median achievement decreased from the 60th percentile (Fall) to the 58th percentile (Winter), suggesting mild regression or plateauing. Large, stable sample shows systemic trend: With 144 students, the consistent pattern points to a schoolwide need to strengthen reading growth, not isolated cohort issues. 2 12 11 7 5 8 6 10 3 4 9 NWEA MAP Fall to Winter Growth (Math) 2 12 8 11 4 10 7 5 3 6 9 Overall growth is below average: Median growth is at the 44th percentile, with nearly 47% of students below the 41st percentile, indicating slower-than-expected progress across grades. Achievement declined from Fall to Winter: Median achievement dropped from the 60th percentile (Fall) to the 53rd percentile (Winter), with fewer students in the top performance bands. Large sample, consistent pattern: With 140 students, the results are stable and suggest a systemic need to strengthen instructional growth, rather than isolated grade-level issues. 2025 CA School Dashboard Link to 2025 Dashboard Report for JCS-PV. Based on the 2024 & 2025 CA School Dashboards, JCS-Pine Valley is a “Middle” Performing charter school. Charter renewal evaluation for Middle Performing charter schools is based on verified data and the schools ability to show students achieving a year of growth each year. Middle Performing charter schools may be renewed for a 5-year term. Local Control and Accountability Plan Goal #2 - Student Outcomes Provide high quality, equitable, and responsive instruction so that ALL students can reach their full academic potential and be well-prepared for postsecondary experiences. Click here to access the School’s 25/26 LCAP. LCAP Goal #2 - Partner Input Instructional Quality For Parents: Do you feel your child’s teachers use effective strategies to help them learn? How well does the school communicate about your child’s academic progress and learning needs? For Students: Do your teachers explain lessons in ways that help you understand? Are class activities engaging and challenging enough to help you grow academically? How often do you receive helpful feedback on your work? For Staff: How confident are you that your instruction meets the diverse academic and cultural needs of your students? How often do you use data (formative, summative, or behavioral) to adjust instruction? LCAP Goal #2 - Partner Input Equity and Responsiveness For Parents: Do you believe the school provides equitable learning opportunities for all students? How well does the school respond to your child’s individual academic or social-emotional needs? For Students: Do you feel your teachers respect and value your background, culture, and learning style? When you need extra help, do you get the support you need to succeed? For Staff: How effectively do you differentiate instruction for students with varying learning needs, backgrounds, and abilities? Do you feel supported in implementing culturally responsive teaching practices? Are interventions and supports equitably available to students who need them most? LCAP Goal #2 - Partner Input Preparation for Postsecondary Experiences For Parents: How confident are you that your child is being prepared for success after high school? Does the school provide information and guidance on post-secondary options and pathways? For Students: Do your classes help you feel prepared for what you want to do after high school (college, work, training, etc.)? Are you learning skills that will help you succeed in the future (e.g., problem-solving, collaboration, time management)? Have teachers or counselors talked with you about your post-secondary goals and how to reach them? For Staff: Are students given opportunities to apply learning through real-world, project-based, or interdisciplinary experiences? How prepared do you believe your students are for post-secondary education or career pathways? Comprehensive School Safety Plan Annual Review, Update, and Approval by School Safety Committee by March 1, 2026 for 2026/2027 School Year. School resource for preparedness, prevention, mitigation, response and recovery planning and training. Requirements of the annual Safety Plan Process under SB 187 and the National Incident Management System. Link to Public-Facing 25/26 CSSP (Draft) w/ Signature Page Highlights/New Requirements Transferred from Google Docs to Document Tracking Services (DTS) to support JCS alignment and organization. NEW--Volunteers added to required Mandated Reporter Training (AB 1913) NEW--Emergency Procedure Accommodations for Students with Disabilities NEW--Procedures for Immigration Officials on School Campuses (SB 98) NEW--Trevor Project Hotline (LGBTQ+ Crisis Number) added to Student IDs (Grades 7-12) NEW--Procedures for Student Smartphone Use during Emergencies NEW--Emergency Operations Plan: Student Demonstration/Walkout Are there any safety hazards you see in your workplace/school space? Do you have any health and safety concerns which need to be addressed by the school? 2026/2027 School Calendar Charter Renewal Renewal Petition submitted to MEUSD in October 2025 Public Hearing on November 12, 2025 Renewal Vote on December 9, 2025 MEUSD unanimously voted to renew the JCS-Pine Valley Charter for 5 years, from 2026-2031! Roundtable Discussion Is there anything else you would like to discuss? Are there specific topics you would like to see on the next agenda? Thank you! Questions? Samantha Nellis, Principal snellis@jcs-inc.org Jennifer Cauzza, Superintendent jcauzza@jcs-inc.org Hillary Gaddis, JCS Accountability Coordinator hgaddis@jcs-inc.org