School Site Council

 

               OPEN MEETING TO THE PUBLIC

  SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (SSC) AGENDA

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

3:15 P.M. - In Person (Library)

 

I. Call to Order (Quorum must be established with 51% of the committee.) 

II. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes

Previous Meeting Minutes for approval: April 28, 2026

III. Old Business Items

IV. New Business Items:

1. School Site Council Membership
2. Elect Officers
   1. Chairperson
   2. Co-Chairperson
   3. Secretary
3. Title 1 Update and Discussion

V. Informational Items:

1. School Site Council 2026-2027 Meeting Dates
   1. Meeting dates for the 2026-27 school year are: August 25, 2026; September 22, 2026; October 27, 2026; December 8, 2026; January 26, 2027; February 16, 2027; March 16, 2027; April 20, 2027; May 18, 2027* (only if needed). Meetings will be in-person at Palm Middle School. Meetings are scheduled from 3:15pm - 4:15pm. Meetings will be located in room C-103.
2. Title I Documents
   1. Available on the Palm school website: https://palm.mvusd.net/about/about-our-school/palm-title-i 
3. School Update
   1. School update by Mrs. Reynolds
   2. Educational Partner Meetings

VI. Announcements/Comments : Any person wishing to speak to any item not on the agenda, except for non-program matters, will be granted up to three minutes to speak once the item is announced and added to the agenda.

VII. Adjournment

Next Meeting:  September 22, 2026

Tentative Agenda Items:

“School Site Council Training” video

 

 

 OPEN MEETING TO THE PUBLIC

 SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (SSC) AGENDA

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

3:15 P.M. - In Person (Room C-103)

I. Call to Order (Quorum must be established with 51% of the committee.) 

II. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes

Previous Meeting Minutes for approval: April 15, 2025

III. Old Business Items

IV. New Business Items:

1. School Site Council Membership
2. Elect Officers
   1. Chairperson
   2. Co-Chairperson
   3. Secretary
3. Title 1 Update and Discussion

V. Informational Items:

1. School Site Council 2025-2026 Meeting Dates
   1. Meeting dates for the 2025-26 school year are: August 26, 2025; September 23, 2025; October 28, 2025; December 9, 2025; January 27, 2026; February 24, 2026; March 17, 2026; April 28, 2026; May 19, 2026* (only if needed). Meetings will be in-person at Palm Middle School. Meetings are scheduled from 3:15pm - 4:15pm. Meetings will be located in room C-103.
2. Title 1 Documents
   1. Available on the Palm school website: https://palm.mvusd.net/about/about-our-school/palm-title-i 
3. School Update
   1. School update by Mrs. Reynolds
   2. Educational Partner Meetings

VI. Announcements/Comments : Any person wishing to speak to any item not on the agenda, except for non-program matters, will be granted up to three minutes to speak once the item is announced and added to the agenda.

VII. Adjournment

Next Meeting:  September 23, 2025

Tentative Agenda Items:

“School Site Council Training” video

 

 

 OPEN MEETING TO THE PUBLIC

  SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (SSC) AGENDA

Monday, September 23, 2025

3:15 P.M. - In Person (Room C-103)

 

I. Call to Order (Quorum must be established with 51% of the committee.) 

II. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes

Previous Meeting Minutes for approval: August 26, 2025 minutes

III. Old Business Items

None

IV. New Business Items:

1. Title 1 Update and Discussion
   1. Proposed transfer of $15,000 from Title I technology (4410) to Title I software (5850) to increase software expenditures for 2025-2026 in order to support academic intervention programs in math and English Language Arts
   2. Suggestions will be gathered from educational partners on how to spend Title I and LCFF carryover money.
2. Video: “School Site Council Training” (19 minutes)
   1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOueEaxuPWY 

V. Informational Items:

1. Uniform Complaint Procedures
   1. Annual notice available on MVUSD website: https://www.mvusd.net/ucp 
2. Annual Title I Meeting
   1. The meeting was held on August 21, 2025. Link to agenda: Annual Title I Meeting Agenda
   2. Public comments on policies can be made at the following link: 2025-2026 Palm Policy Feedback. As of 9/19/25, no comments have been made.
3. School Update
   1. Update from Dr. Reynolds

VI. Announcements/Comments : Any person wishing to speak to any item not on the agenda, except for non-program matters, will be granted up to three minutes to speak once the item is announced and added to the agenda.

VII. Adjournment

Next Meeting:  October 28, 2025

Tentative Agenda Items:

Annual Review of Palm School Site Council Bylaws

 

 

               OPEN MEETING TO THE PUBLIC

  SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (SSC) AGENDA

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

3:15 P.M. - In Person (Room C-103)

 

I. Call to Order (Quorum must be established with 51% of the committee.) 

II. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes

Previous Meeting Minutes for approval: September 23, 2025 minutes

III. Old Business Items

1. Discussion about potential purchase of a translation device

IV. New Business Items:

1. Title 1 Update and Discussion
   1. Discussion of how to allocate Title I carryover money of $4901.00
   2. Suggestions from educational partner groups about Title I carryover expenditures
   3. Proposed transfer of $4,901.00 from Title I carryover (4399)
2. Annual Review of Palm School Site Council Bylaws
   1. 2025-2026 Palm School Site Council Bylaws English
   2. 2025-2026 Palm School Site Council Bylaws Spanish
3. Annual Review of Palm Title I Policies
   1. 2025-2026 Palm Title I Parent Involvement Policy English
   2. 2025-2026 Palm Title I Parent Involvement Policy Spanish
   3. 2025-2026 Palm Title I Home/School Compact English
   4. 2025-2026 Palm Title I Home/School Compact Spanish

V. Informational Items:

1. School Update
   1. Update from Dr. Reynolds

VI. Announcements/Comments : Any person wishing to speak to any item not on the agenda, except for non-program matters, will be granted up to three minutes to speak once the item is announced and added to the agenda.

VII. Adjournment

Next Meeting:  December 9, 2025

Tentative Agenda Items:

Student academic achievement data

 

 

OPEN MEETING TO THE PUBLIC

  SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (SSC) AGENDA

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

3:15 P.M. - In Person (Room C-103)

I. Call to Order (Quorum must be established with 51% of the committee.) 

II. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes

Previous Meeting Minutes for approval: October 28, 2025 minutes

III. Old Business Items

1. Discussion about potential purchase of a translation device

IV. New Business Items:

1. Title I Update and Discussion
   1. Report on current Title I and LCFF account balances
   2. Proposed transfer of $4,755.00 from Title I supplies (4300) to Title I books (4200)
2. Student Academic Achievement
   1. PAAC data
   2. 2024-25 CAASPP and ELPAC data
      1. CA Dashboard website
      2. Palm California School Dashboard 2025 English
      3. Palm California School Dashboard 2025 Spanish

V. Informational Items:

1. School Update
   1. Update from Dr. Reynolds

VI. Announcements/Comments : Any person wishing to speak to any item not on the agenda, except for non-program matters, will be granted up to three minutes to speak once the item is announced and added to the agenda.

VII. Adjournment

Next Meeting:  January 27, 2026

Tentative Agenda Items:

Student academic achievement data

 

 

               OPEN MEETING TO THE PUBLIC

  SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (SSC) AGENDA

Tuesday, January 27, 2025

3:15 P.M. - In Person (Room C-103)

 

I. Call to Order (Quorum must be established with 51% of the committee.) 

II. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes

Previous Meeting Minutes for approval: December 9, 2025 minutes

III. Old Business Items

1. Discussion about potential purchase of a translation device

IV. New Business Items:

1. Review of School Safety Plan
2. Student Academic Achievement
   1. PAAC Track 3 data
3. Title I Update and Discussion
   1. Report on current Title I and LCFF account balances
4. Review of SPSA and 2026-27 School Plan for Student Achievement stakeholder input
   1. SPSA Review presentation

V. Informational Items:

1. School Update
   1. Update from Dr. Reynolds

VI. Announcements/Comments : Any person wishing to speak to any item not on the agenda, except for non-program matters, will be granted up to three minutes to speak once the item is announced and added to the agenda.

VII. Adjournment

Next Meeting:  February 24, 2026

Tentative Agenda Items:

Review of SPSA feedback

 

 

               OPEN MEETING TO THE PUBLIC

  SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (SSC) AGENDA

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

3:15 P.M. - In Person (Room C-103)

I. Call to Order (Quorum must be established with 51% of the committee.) 

II. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes

Previous Meeting Minutes for approval: January 27, 2026 minutes

III. Old Business Items

1. Discussion about potential purchase of a translation device

IV. New Business Items:

1. Approval of School Safety Plan
   1. Palm School Safety Plan
2. Student Academic Achievement
   1. Palm Dashboard Report - Fall 2025 
3. Title I Update and Discussion
   1. Report on current Title I and LCFF account balances
4. 2026-27 School Plan for Student Achievement stakeholder input
   1. Palm 2026-27 SPSA Feedback as of 2-20-26 

V. Informational Items:

1. School Update
   1. Update from Dr. Reynolds

VI. Announcements/Comments : Any person wishing to speak to any item not on the agenda, except for non-program matters, will be granted up to three minutes to speak once the item is announced and added to the agenda.

VII. Adjournment

Next Meeting:  March 17, 2026

Tentative Agenda Items:

Student academic achievement data

 

 

               OPEN MEETING TO THE PUBLIC

  SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (SSC) AGENDA

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

3:15 P.M. - In Person (Room C-103)

I. Call to Order (Quorum must be established with 51% of the committee.) 

II. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes

Previous Meeting Minutes for approval: February 24, 2026 minutes

III. Old Business Items

1. Student survey regarding Puma Den incentives

IV. New Business Items:

1. Student Academic Achievement
   1. PAAC Track 4 data
2. Title I Update and Discussion
   1. Report on current Title I and LCFF account balances
3. 2026-27 School Plan for Student Achievement stakeholder input
   1. Report on current staff input

V. Informational Items:

1. School Update
   1. Update from Dr. Reynolds

VI. Announcements/Comments : Any person wishing to speak to any item not on the agenda, except for non-program matters, will be granted up to three minutes to speak once the item is announced and added to the agenda.

VII. Adjournment

Next Meeting:  April 28, 2026

Tentative Agenda Items:

2026-2027 SPSA

 

 

               OPEN MEETING TO THE PUBLIC

  SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (SSC) AGENDA

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

3:15 P.M. - In Person (Room C-103)

 

I. Call to Order (Quorum must be established with 51% of the committee.) 

II. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes

Previous Meeting Minutes for approval: March 17, 2026 minutes

III. Old Business Items

1. Student survey regarding Puma Den incentives

IV. New Business Items:

1. PAAC Track Data
2. Title I Update and Discussion
   1. Report on current Title I and LCFF account balances
3. 2026-27 School Plan for Student Achievement
   1. Draft of Palm 2026-2027 SPSA

V. Informational Items:

1. School Update
   1. Update from Dr. Reynolds
2. Member Appreciation
   1. Thanks to all SPSA members for their service this school year
3. Next School Site Council meeting
   1. The May 19, 2026 as needed meeting will be canceled if there is no other business for the year. Mrs. Young will notify members no later than May 15, 2026.

VI. Announcements/Comments : Any person wishing to speak to any item not on the agenda, except for non-program matters, will be granted up to three minutes to speak once the item is announced and added to the agenda.

VII. Adjournment

Next Meeting:  August 25, 2026

Tentative Agenda Items:

Election of 2026-2027 SSC Members

 

 

 OPEN MEETING TO THE PUBLIC

  SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (SSC) Minutes

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

3:15 P.M. - In Person

 

I. Call to Order

 (A Quorum was established with at least 51% of the committee.) 

The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Reynolds at 3:20 pm.

Committee Members in Attendance:

Alternate Committee Members in Attendance:

 

Guests: Susan Young (Assistant Principal), Anessa McDonald (parent)

 II. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes

1. The committee reviewed the minutes from the meeting on 4/15/25. 
2. Motion to approve the minutes was made by Ms. Keller  and seconded by Mrs. Schaffner. All in favor, no objections. Motion carried.

III. Old Business Items

1. No old business was discussed

IV. New Business Items

1. School Site Council Membership

1. The nomination process and voting process were described, including dates and methods of distribution. Forms and results are available in the Palm School Site Council Google Shared Drive and shared on request. The following members were elected.
   1. Principal (1)
      1. Hilary Reynolds
   2. Classroom teachers (4)
      1. Sarah Keller (Year 2)
      2. Kayla Reines (Year 2)
      3. Shawnee Vasher (Year 1)
      4. Yuricet Chavez (Year 1)
      5. Alternate 1: Chris Johnson (Year 1)
      6. Alternate 2: Vacant
   3. Classified staff member (1)
      1. Jennifer Schaffner (Year 2)
      2. Alternate: Tony Alvarez (Year 2)
   4. Parents (3)
      1. Noemi Garcia (Year 1)
      2. Lucy Marquez (Year 1)
      3. Vanessa Rendon (Year 1)
      4. Alternate 1: Rachel Myles-McDonald (Year 1)
      5. Alternate 2: Vacant
      6. Alternate 3: Vacant
   5. Students (3)
      1. Matthew Lee, 8th Grade (Year 1)
      2.  Charlotte Parra, 7th Grade (Year 1)
      3.  Jalyssa Tousant, 8th Grade (Year 1)
      4. Alternate 1: Kaydence Armstrong, 8th Grade (Year 1)
      5. Alternate 2: Brooke Tate, 8th Grade (Year 1)
      6. Alternate 3: Leonardo Marin, 7th Grade (Year 1)

2. Elect Officers
   1. Chairperson - Matthew Lee and Charlotte Parra nominated themselves. Matthew received 8 votes and Charlotte received 2 votes. Matthew Lee was elected Chairperson with no objections.
   2. Co-Chairperson - Charlotte Parra and Jalyssa Tousant nominated themselves. Charlotte received 8 votes and Jalyssa received 5 votes. Charlotte Parra was elected Co-Chairperson with no objections.
   3. Secretary - Sarah Keller nominated herself. Ms. Keller received 12 votes. Sarah Keller was elected Secretary with no objections.
3. Title I Update and Discussion
   1. Annual Title I Meeting will be held on 8/28/25 from 5:30-5:50pm. Required documents and feedback form are available on the Palm website: https://palm.mvusd.net/about/about-our-school/palm-title-i 
   2. Mrs. Young provided information about the different budgets the school operates with and the role that School Site Council has in providing a voice for students, parents, and staff on the SPSA and Title I and LCFF budget expenditures.

V. Informational Items

1. School Site Council 2025-2026 Meeting Dates
   1. Meeting dates for the 2025-26 school year are: August 26, 2025; September 23, 2025; October 28, 2025; December 9, 2025; January 27, 2026; February 24, 2026; March 17, 2026; April 28, 2026; May 19, 2026* (only if needed). Meetings will be in-person at Palm Middle School. Meetings are scheduled from 3:15pm - 4:15pm. Meetings will be located in room C-103.
2. School Update
   1. Mrs. Reynolds introduced herself and the School Site Council Members. She discussed upcoming events such as Back to School Night on 8/28, the 8th Grade Sunrise on 8/29, the Welcome Back Dance on 9/5, and Club Rush on 9/16.
   2. Mrs. Young shared the Educational Partner Meetings document for dates for SSC, ELAC, AAPAC, and PTSA
      1. Educational Partner Meetings 2025-26 English
      2. Educational Partner Meetings 2025-26 Spanish         

VI. Announcements/Comments : Any person wishing to speak to any item not on the agenda, except for non-program matters, will be granted up to three minutes to speak once the item is announced and added to the agenda.

VII. Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned by Matthew Lee at 3:48 pm.

Next Meeting:  September 23, 2025

Tentative Agenda Items:

“School Site Council Training” video

 

 

  OPEN MEETING TO THE PUBLIC

  SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (SSC) Minutes

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

3:15 P.M. - In Person

 

I. Call to Order

 (A Quorum was established with at least 51% of the committee.) 

The meeting was called to order by Matthew Lee at 3:17 pm.

Committee Members in Attendance:

 

Alternate Committee Members in Attendance:

 

Guests: Susan Young (Assistant Principal)

 II. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes

1. The committee reviewed the minutes from the meeting on 8/26/25.
2. Motion to approve the minutes was made by Ms. Keller and seconded by Mrs. Schaffner. All in favor, no objections. Motion carried.

III. Old Business Items

1. No old business was discussed

IV. New Business Items

New Business Items:

1. Title 1 Update and Discussion
   1. Proposed transfer of $15,000 from Title I technology (4410) to Title I software (5850) to increase software expenditures for 2025-2026 in order to support academic intervention programs in math and English Language Arts
      1. Mrs. Young said that last school year, Resource Specialist teachers piloted use of IXL math with their students. They reported that students increased their proficiency in math and recommended purchasing the software. English Language Arts and Math teachers asked to have expanded access to the software for intervention programs.
      2. Mrs. Young said that last year, computers were purchased using Title I funds to create a new PC computer lab, and that in prior years new technology purchases included teacher laptops and interactive display boards. Palm’s administration does not anticipate the need for large technology purchases this school year.
      3. Motion made by Ms. Keller and seconded by Ms. Vasher to transfer $15,000 from Title I technology (4410) to Title I software (5850) to increase software expenditures for 2025-2026 in order to support academic intervention programs in math and English Language Arts.

 

2. Suggestions will be gathered from educational partners on how to spend Title I and LCFF carryover money.
   1. Mrs. Young indicated that the carryover amount has not yet been released, but it may be approximately $10,000 in Title I.. Members were asked to brainstorm ways to allocate the funds once Palm receives them in either October or November.
   2. Mrs. Schaffner suggested purchasing translation devices, particularly to support students and parents whose languages are not English or Spanish. Mrs. Young will work with Mrs. Schaffner and the district purchasing department to find a potential item and vendor and will bring the information to the October meeting.

2. Video: “School Site Council Training” (19 minutes)
   1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOueEaxuPWY 
   2. Members were invited to watch the video in order to learn more about their responsibilities as School Site Council members.

V. Informational Items

1. Uniform Complaint Procedures
   1. Mrs. Young reviewed the annual notice available on MVUSD website: https://www.mvusd.net/ucp. There were no questions.
2. Annual Title I Meeting
   1. Mrs. Young said that the meeting was held on August 21, 2025. Link to agenda: Annual Title I Meeting Agenda
   2. Mrs. Young said that public comments on policies can be made at the following link: 2025-2026 Palm Policy Feedback. As of 9/19/25, no comments have been made.
3. School Update
   1. Mrs. Reynolds reviewed the October Educational Partner meeting dates: School Site Council 10/28, ELAC 10/23, AAPAC 10/21, PTA 10/22. She noted that the AAPAC dates have been moved to Tuesdays. Mrs. Young will provide an updated Educational Partner Meetings flyer at the October meeting. 30 students attended the September 20 Saturday Innovation Camp and worked on skill building and make-up work. The next SIC will be October 11. PAAC Track 1 qualifying ends on Friday, and she encourages all students to meet PAAC metrics so they can earn rewards. Members of our Esports class will be presenting at tonight’s Board of Education meeting to show how the Esports curriculum incorporates more than just video games.

VI. Announcements/Comments : Any person wishing to speak to any item not on the agenda, except for non-program matters, will be granted up to three minutes to speak once the item is announced and added to the agenda.

VII. Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned by Matthew Lee at 3:59 pm.

Next Meeting:  October 28, 2025

Tentative Agenda Items:

Annual Review of Palm School Site Council Bylaws

 

 

 OPEN MEETING TO THE PUBLIC

  SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (SSC) Minutes

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

3:15 P.M. - In Person

 

I. Call to Order

 (A Quorum was established with at least 51% of the committee.) 

The meeting was called to order by Dr. Reynolds at 3:20 pm.

Committee Members in Attendance:

 

Alternate Committee Members in Attendance:

 

Guests: Susan Young (Assistant Principal), Isabel Ponce (student)

 II. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes

1. The committee reviewed the minutes from the meeting on 9/23/25.
2. Motion to approve the minutes was made by Ms. Keller and seconded by Mrs. Schaffner. All in favor, no objections. Motion carried.

III. Old Business Items

1. Discussion about purchase of translation device
   1. Mrs. Schaffner and Mrs. Young reached out to different contacts to determine if we could purchase a Vasco Translator V4 device. Ms. Moye from the Multilingual Department asked Mrs. Young to wait until she is able to get more information about the device’s accessibility features and approval of the device from the school district before Palm moves forward with this. This item will be brought back with more information at the next meeting.

IV. New Business Items

1. Title 1 Update and Discussion
   1. Discussion of how to allocate Title I carryover money of $4901.00
      1. Mrs. Young said that Palm had $4901.00 of Title I carryover money added to our 2025-2026 budget. In order to spend the funds, educational partner groups must be given an opportunity to make suggestions, the School Site Council must approve an expenditure, and funds must be transferred to an appropriate budget code no later than October 31, 2025.
   2. Mrs. Young asked the coordinators for ELAC and AAPAC to gather suggestions during their October meetings. She reported on their suggestions.
      1. According to an email from Dr. Ordonez, “They are interested in ELPAC workshops and resources for reading. However, I did suggest to Mrs. 

Byrd that we may consider purchasing audio book subscriptions, sentence strips, and accessible reading novels for students reading below grade level if this helps. Finally, the parents are requesting multicultural events for their children to participate in. Mrs. Dominguez and I are working on a spring field trip.” She also shared the ELAC Parent Survey results. 

2. According to an email from Ms. Tate, she asked for suggestions from AAPAC. She shared the spreadsheet of results.
3. Mrs. Young said that she sent an email and form to Palm staff (classified, certificated, and administrative) asking for suggestions. She shared the spreadsheet of results.
4. Mrs. Young said that the SPSA currently allocates $5000 for class sets of novels. If the $4901 of carryover money was also allocated for this purpose, then the school could purchase class sets of two new novels for 6th grade. Teachers would like new supplemental reading material because they say that most of their students have already read the books Palm currently has.
5. A parent supported the idea of Chromebook chargers for the classroom. A teacher said that the district will replace broken chargers. A student said that the students aren’t responsible with their chargers and could use classroom chargers as an excuse for not charging at home. A parent said that sometimes students can’t charge at home due to personal circumstances.
6. Mrs. Young says that all suggestions from the educational partner groups will be brought to the Palm Budget Committee for review. Palm will attempt to meet the requests through current Title I and LCFF SPSA allocations along with other available budgets such as STEM, Prop 28, Athletics, and site lottery.

3. Motion made by Mrs. Schaffner and seconded by Ms. Keller to transfer $4901.00 from Title I carryover (4399) to Title I books (4200) to support literacy and reading comprehension. All in favor, no objections. Motion carried.

 

2. Annual Review of Palm School Site Council Bylaws
   1. Mrs. Young asked members to review the bylaws and suggest any updates.
      1. 2025-2026 Palm School Site Council Bylaws English
      2. 2025-2026 Palm School Site Council Bylaws Spanish
   2. No updates were suggested.
3. Annual Review of Palm Title I Policies
   1. Mrs. Young asked members to review the Palm Title I Policies and suggest any updates.
      1. 2025-2026 Palm Title I Parent Involvement Policy English
      2. 2025-2026 Palm Title I Parent Involvement Policy Spanish
      3. 2025-2026 Palm Title I Home/School Compact English
      4. 2025-2026 Palm Title I Home/School Compact Spanish
   2. No updates were suggested.

V. Informational Items

1. School Update
   1. Dr. Reynolds said that the earning period for PAAC Track #2 is this Friday and encourages students to go to tutoring to improve their grades. She said there is a Halloween Carnival this Thursday and Friday and has sent a reminder through ParentSquare about rules for costumes. The English Learner Reclassification Ceremony will be held on Thursday. The monthly parent newsletter will go out soon. She encourages students to have good attendance.  

VI. Announcements/Comments : Any person wishing to speak to any item not on the agenda, except for non-program matters, will be granted up to three minutes to speak once the item is announced and added to the agenda.

VII. Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned by Dr. Reynolds at 4:05 pm.

Next Meeting:  December 9, 2025

Tentative Agenda Items: Student academic achievement data

 

 

 OPEN MEETING TO THE PUBLIC

  SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (SSC) Minutes

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

3:15 P.M. - In Person

I. Call to Order

 (A Quorum was established with at least 51% of the committee.) 

The meeting was called to order by Matthew Lee at 3:17 pm.

Committee Members in Attendance:

 

Alternate Committee Members in Attendance:

 

Guests: Susan Young (Assistant Principal), Isabel Ponce (student), Kaila Batello (student)

 II. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes

1. The committee reviewed the minutes from the meeting on 10/28/25.
2. Motion to approve the minutes was made by Mrs. Schaffner and seconded by Ms. Reines. All in favor, no objections. Motion carried.

III. Old Business Items

1. Discussion about purchase of translation device
   1. Mrs. Young communicated with Ms. Moye from the district Multilingual Department, who also communicated with Mr. Bates, who works on accessibility issues for the district. Per their requests, Mrs. Young will contact the company for a 30 day trial of the device in January so that our staff, Mr. Bates, and members of the Multilingual Department can try the device. If it receives approval from district staff after the trial, then Palm can order the device.

IV. New Business Items

1. Title 1 Update and Discussion
   1. Report on current Title I and LCFF account balances
      1. As of December 5, 2025, Title I balance: $78,722.57 ; LCFF balance: $58,444.48 . 
      2. The site budget committee met on November 4, 2025 regarding high expenditures in extra duty pay and substitute teacher costs. The committee reduced department planning days from 2 per year to 1 per year. The committee revised the tutoring schedule beginning in December. These decisions align with the current budget allocations in the SPSA.
         1. Revised tutoring schedule poster
         2. Revised tutoring schedule days/times/rooms
      3. The site budget committee discussed the site budget on December 2, 2025 and believes the site can cover expenses for the remainder of the year. The committee will continue to monitor expenditures.
   2. Proposed transfer of $4,755.00 from Title I supplies (4300) to Title I books (4200)
      1. Mrs. Young said that $4901 in carryover money was allocated at the last School Site Council meeting to purchase a class set of novels. She is requesting an additional $4744.01 to purchase a second class set of a different novel. She noted that $5000 is allocated for this purpose in the SPSA, but the money was not put into that budget line at the beginning of the year, so she is asking the School Site Council to make a motion for this so it is on the record.
      2. Motion made by Mrs. Vasher and seconded by Mrs. Schaffner to transfer $4755.00 from Title I supplies (4300) to Title I books (4200) to support literacy and reading comprehension. All in favor, no objections. Motion carried.

 

2. Student Academic Achievement
   1. PAAC data
      1. Mrs. Young presented data regarding students who made both PAAC Tracks 1 and 2. PAAC Track 3 earning period will end on December 19, 2025.
      2. PAAC Data through the years as of 12-8-25
   2. 2024-25 CAASPP and ELPAC data
      1. Dr. Reynolds presented the California 2025 Dashboard Data for Palm.
      2. CA Dashboard website
      3. Palm California School Dashboard 2025 English
      4. Palm California School Dashboard 2025 Spanish
   3. Members were given time to review the data and make comments. Mrs. Young asked them to consider the data and bring suggested priorities for the 2026-2027 SPSA to the January 27 School Site Council meeting.

V. Informational Items

1. School Update
   1. Dr. Reynolds discussed upcoming events: Choir performance 12/9 6pm, Palm’s Got Talent 12/18 pm, end of semester 1/minimum day on 12/19, and students return from winter break on 1/12/26. She said that grades start fresh in the second semester, and that second semester grades are particularly important for 8th graders because they are used to qualify students to walk in the promotion ceremony. The AAPAC meeting scheduled for 12/16 has been cancelled.    

VI. Announcements/Comments : Any person wishing to speak to any item not on the agenda, except for non-program matters, will be granted up to three minutes to speak once the item is announced and added to the agenda.

1. Mrs. Vasher said the Science Fair projects have been turned in and can be viewed in the library. The award ceremony will be on December 11 from 5-6pm in the library.

VII. Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned by Matthew Lee at 3:51 pm.

Next Meeting:  January 27, 2026

Tentative Agenda Items: Student academic achievement data

 

 

               OPEN MEETING TO THE PUBLIC

  SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (SSC) Minutes

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

3:15 P.M. - In Person

I. Call to Order

 (A Quorum was established with at least 51% of the committee.) 

The meeting was called to order by Matthew Lee at 3:19 pm.

Committee Members in Attendance:

Alternate Committee Members in Attendance:

 

Guests: Susan Young (Assistant Principal), Akinlana Osonduagwuike (Assistant Principal), Joseph Moreno (parent), Isabel Ponce (student), Kailei Botello (student), Gabi Hendricks (teacher)

 II. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes

1. The committee reviewed the minutes from the meeting on 12/9/25.
2. Motion to approve the minutes was made by Mrs. Schaffner and seconded by Mrs. Chavez. All in favor, no objections. Motion carried.

III. Old Business Items

1. Discussion about purchase of translation device
   1. Mrs. Young received the device on January 23, 2026 for a 30 day trial of the device and displayed it to the attendees. Staff members including Palm’s front office clerks are currently trying the device. Mr. Bates from the district office and members of the Multilingual Department have been invited to come to Palm to try the device. If it receives approval from district staff after the trial, then Palm can order the device.

IV. New Business Items

1. Review of School Safety Plan
   1. Dr. Osonduagwuike presented information about updates to the Palm School Safety Plan. He discussed that the plan is reviewed every year and that the school regularly reviews the physical campus, conducts emergency drills, and that emergency supplies are stored in a container near the portables. He said Palm is working on getting new communication radios and that the camera system is being updated by the district.
   2. A parent asked about emergency food and Dr. Osonduagwuike discussed possibilities. Dr. Osonduagwuike answered questions about the new camera capabilities.
2. Student Academic Achievement
   1. Mrs. Young presented PAAC Track 3 data. She noted that results for PAAC Track 3 are similar to PAAC Track 2, but that 6th grade F data made significant improvement. Approximately 52% of students qualified for PAAC Track 3.
3. Title I Update and Discussion
   1. Report on current Title I and LCFF account balances
      1. Mrs. Young reported that the current account balances as of 1/26/26 are: Title I: $58,988.70; LCFF: $47,571.40. She said that these balances should cover most anticipated expenses for the remainder of the school year.
      2. Mrs. Young reported that the site received an additional carryover amount of $7,906 due to extra money allocated from the state. The School Site Council needs to approve how this money can be spent.
      3. Mrs. Young noted that the long term substitute teacher who supports the PAWS Center PBIS Intervention room was paid $11,350 for the first semester, and that there is only $961 remaining in the budget line. Allocating the carryover money to this budget line should allow the school to continue her service through May. 
      4. Dr. Osonduagwuike spoke about the work that the teacher does to support positive behavior interventions, including providing social-emotional learning lessons and No Place for Hate lessons targeting specific behaviors.
      5. Motion made by Mrs. Schaffner and seconded by Mrs. Chavez to transfer $7,906.00 from Title I carryover (4399) to Title I Long Term Sub (1131) to support site goals for Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports. All in favor, no objections. Motion carried.

 

4. Review of SPSA and 2026-27 School Plan for Student Achievement stakeholder input
   1. Mrs. Young presented the SPSA Review presentation and sought input for the 2026-2027 Palm School Plan for Student Achievement. She noted that she has already presented this at the ELAC meeting and provided it for presentation at the AAPAC meeting, and she will also present it to classified and certificated staff. Feedback from all of these sources will be presented to the School Site Council at the next meeting for inclusion in the 2026-27 SPSA.

V. Informational Items

1. School Update
   1. Dr. Reynolds did not provide an update. Council members spoke about the upcoming AAPAC meeting and celebration on February 17, first semester award ceremonies on February 9, 10, and 11, ELPAC testing the first week of February, 7th Grade Chromebook refresh in the next few weeks, one student qualified for the county Science and Engineering Fair, and band performances in February. Congratulations for last week’s student performance of “Frozen” was also noted.

     

VI. Announcements/Comments : Any person wishing to speak to any item not on the agenda, except for non-program matters, will be granted up to three minutes to speak once the item is announced and added to the agenda.

1. A parent asked about the possibility of starting a marching band. Ms. Hendricks discussed the costs associated with that, but offered ideas for providing marching lessons or clinics in the spring for students interested in high school marching band.
2. Ms. Hendricks mentioned the current VAPA popcorn fundraiser and appreciated support for our performing arts programs.
3. Mrs. Chavez asked if there were funds available to support new novels for the book club. Mrs. Vasher asked if there were funds available to support a science fair completion celebration and an 8th grade CAST incentive. Mrs. Young asked the teachers to submit their requests for consideration. 

VII. Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned by Matthew Lee at 4:19 pm.

Next Meeting:  February 24, 2026

Tentative Agenda Items: Review of SPSA feedback

 

 

               OPEN MEETING TO THE PUBLIC

  SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (SSC) Minutes

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

3:15 P.M. - In Person

 

I. Call to Order

 (A Quorum was established with at least 51% of the committee.) 

The meeting was called to order by Matthew Lee at 3:25 pm.

Committee Members in Attendance:

 

Alternate Committee Members in Attendance:

 

Guests: Susan Young (Assistant Principal)

 II. Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes

1. The committee reviewed the minutes from the meeting on 1/27/26.
2. Motion to approve the minutes was made by Ms. Schaffner and seconded by Ms. Vasher. All in favor, no objections. Motion carried.

III. Old Business Items

1. Discussion about purchase of translation device
   1. Staff members from Palm and the district office tested the device. They believe it works well. Two devices have been ordered.

IV. New Business Items

1. Approval of School Safety Plan
   1. Mrs. Young said that the Palm School Safety Plan was discussed by Dr. Osonduagwuike at the January 2026 School Site Council meeting. The complete plan document is being presented today for approval.
   2. Ms. Vasher said that it is important for teachers to reinforce the plans for when alarms go off when students are out of class. Mrs. Young agreed and said that she would speak to Dr. Osonduagwuike about continuing to communicate with the staff about this.
   3. Motion to approve the Palm School Safety Plan was made by Ms. Chavez and seconded by Ms. Schaffner. All in favor, no objections. Motion carried.
2. Student Academic Achievement
   1. Mrs. Young presented the Palm Dashboard Report - Fall 2025. She noted that Palm qualifies for Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) for the student group of Multiple Races/Two or More because Palm has red indicators in two areas for this student group. Identified schools must work with educational partners to develop and implement a school-level plan to improve outcomes for those specific student groups. This is being done through the SPSA and a narrative will be written in the Resource Inequities section of the SPSA.
3. Title I Update and Discussion
   1. Report on current Title I and LCFF account balances
      1. Mrs. Young reported that the current account balances as of 2/20/26 are: Title I: $50,082.59; LCFF: $26,202.40. She said that these balances should cover most anticipated expenses for the remainder of the school year.
4. 2026-27 School Plan for Student Achievement stakeholder input
   1. Mrs. Young presented the feedback from ELAC and AAPAC parents. She noted that there were no responses on the School Site Council form as a result of the presentation from January’s meeting. She also said that the presentation has not yet been given to certificated and classified staff for their feedback.
   2. Palm 2026-27 SPSA Feedback as of 2-20-26

V. Informational Items

1. School Update
   1. Dr. Reynolds was unable to provide an update. Mrs. Young said that the earning period for PAAC Track 4 ends on Friday February 27 and stickers will be distributed next week. She also said that students can bring a signed grade report if they have improved their grade to earn their sticker. Mrs. Young said that on March 10, the counselors will hold meetings with students who are not meeting the criteria to participate in the promotion ceremony. A discussion was held about the specific criteria and ways to provide interventions to help students meet the criteria, and also ideas for recognizing students that show improvement. Teachers discussed the benefit they see in Boys Group and appreciate the connections being made with students who attend. Ms. Vasher recognized a student who will be competing at the Riverside County Science and Engineering Fair. Ms. Myles-McDonald offered her appreciation for Palm’s staff because she saw many boys being recognized at the honor roll ceremony. Ms. Schaffner asked if students could be surveyed about what might incentivize them, and Mrs. Young said she will ask the students in the Data Science class to create a survey, implement the survey, and analyze the results.

         

VI. Announcements/Comments : Any person wishing to speak to any item not on the agenda, except for non-program matters, will be granted up to three minutes to speak once the item is announced and added to the agenda.

VII. Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned by Matthew Lee at 4:08 pm.

Next Meeting:  March 17, 2026

Tentative Agenda Items: Student academic achievement data