School Board Meeting of Trustees Study Session 05-14-26

The Sonoma Valley School Board held a study session on May 14, 2026, focusing primarily on educational priorities and district goals. Superintendent Dr. Saraf presented a comprehensive report on his first 60 days, highlighting classroom observations, instructional variability, student engagement, and structural coherence. The board discussed key issues including literacy improvement, chronic absenteeism, English learner progress, school consolidations, and district culture and climate. The board emphasized the need to prioritize a few critical goals, notably literacy, chronic absenteeism reduction, support for English learners, and building trust within the community. They agreed to set these priorities to guide the superintendent's evaluation and district planning for the 2026-27 school year, with a follow-up plan to be presented in August. The meeting also touched on governance roles, budget reserve policies, and the integration of strategic planning with the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).