RIGHTS: Board gets to business after comments

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“There’s a narrative out there that adults like me,” she said, “and our teachers are somehow convincing kids to be trans. The funny thing is that we do a lot less talking to kids than we do listening.” room, DJUSD will need to add an additional 18 classrooms to accommodate the TK/Kinder expansion within our district. The location, size, design and proximity are also critical.”

After more advocacy for inclusivity and to keep the district a safe place for all, the meeting took a brief recess.

The board voted unanimously to approve the plan.

Following suit was the facilities master plan addendum presentation.

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Once back in session, the meeting dove into the approval of the Universal Transitional Kindergarten (TK)/Extended Day Kindergarten plan. First came a presentation breaking down the plan by the Director of Elementary Education and Leadership, Matt Duffy. He talked about how TK enrollment has grown with changes in eligibility, how there’s a growing demand within the district for expanded Kindergarten days and the various benefits that come with it. Duffy also talked about gathering feedback from teachers and families to determine the start and end times that will best serve all prior to implementation.

“The most significant component of this program design is where the additional early childhood education classrooms will land. The DJUSD currently hosts 30 TK and Kindergarten classes in 18 rooms,” said Duffy. “With the addition of six more TK classes by 2025, and the shift to an extended day eliminating the possibility of a.m. and p.m. classes to share a

The original facilities master plan was adopted in 2018, but with the expansion of the TK and Kindergarten program, the plan is being adjusted to accommodate. The presentation itself was given by Executive Director of Capital Operations, David Burke. Burke touched on the additional facilities needed in the aforementioned presentation, classroom guidelines, placement considerations of the facilities and how the district is still in the design development phase. Buildings are proposed to be placed at César Chávez, Korematsu, Montgomery, North Davis, Patwin, Pioneer, Willet and Birch Lane Elementary Schools.

The facilities master plan addendum was unanimously approved by the board.

Alongside that came an update on the district’s special education program presented by Associate Superintendent of Administrative Services, Julie Corona. She gave an overview of the activities the district has completed to improve the special education program such as consistent communication district-wide, the development of focus groups while also promoting inclusive services.