CUSD Special Board Meeting 3-25-26

The Carlsbad Unified School District held a special board meeting on March 25, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and discussing the 2026-27 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). The board engaged in detailed discussions about district goals, success indicators, and educational priorities, including academic growth targets, student assessments, mental and emotional health, school climate, and career pathways. Trustees debated the appropriateness and measurement of various success indicators, such as student growth metrics, advanced learner participation, and chronic absenteeism, with some requesting revisions to better capture student progress and equity. The board also considered requests for additional information on student discipline effectiveness, restroom access and repairs, absenteeism reasons, and safety protocols. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but the board outlined plans to cost out actions and services related to counseling and MTSS support in future budget discussions. Several motions to receive and approve negotiation reopeners with the teachers' union were unanimously passed. The meeting concluded with requests for further information on bullying, DEI initiatives, and e-bike safety policies, with no objections from trustees.