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Sep 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Governing Board Meeting Agenda And Recommendations Minutes
The board conducted a meeting encompassing various administrative and policy-related items. Key actions included the approval of instructional materials sufficiency for the upcoming academic year, endorsement of committee and ad hoc recommendations, and the authorization of certificated teaching assignments. The board addressed fiscal matters, such as the appropriations limit calculations, the annual statement of receipts and expenditures for the previous year, and the purchase agreement for Vertosoft. Additionally, a resolution in support of Proposition 3 was passed, and final policy revisions from May 2026 were reviewed. The session also featured reports from the superintendent and associations, as well as a review of class assignment and college readiness data.
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Ceres Unified School District Governing Board Meeting Minutes
The board meeting included a study session on school safety and a commendation for students achieving perfect scores on the CAASPP assessment. The consent agenda covered administrative items including warrant ratification, employment ratification, contract agreements, property disposal, and the quarterly investment report. Action items involved the approval of the Agricultural Career Technical Education Incentive Grant application, a student teaching agreement with California State University of Stanislaus, and a joint use agreement with the City of Ceres. Additionally, the board reviewed the superintendent's report, achievement data, enrollment updates, a Title IX report, an actuarial study of retiree health benefits, and proposed board policy revisions.
Aug 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Governing Board Meeting Minutes
The board meeting addressed multiple administrative and operational items, including employment agreements for an Assistant Superintendent and directors, job descriptions, and various Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) concerning cultural competency training, union officer release time, and stipends. The board also reviewed and approved construction change orders for security and field upgrades, the Williams Settlement Complaint Report, and discussed state budget impacts and California Science Test achievement results. Additionally, the meeting covered a student expulsion case, personnel matters in closed session, and homelessness funding in schools.
Feb 26, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Ceres High School Comprehensive School Safety Plan 2025-2026
This Comprehensive School Safety Plan for Ceres High School is designed to provide a safe and secure environment for students and employees, assisting in emergency preparedness and response efforts. The plan outlines key components such as child abuse reporting procedures, disaster protocols, student suspension and expulsion guidelines, sexual harassment policies, procedures for notifying teachers of dangerous pupils, school-wide dress codes, and safe ingress and egress procedures. It also focuses on fostering a safe and orderly school environment conducive to learning and student discipline rules. The overarching vision is to maximize every student's potential, preparing them to be confident, lifelong achievers and active, contributing citizens within an inclusive community.
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