Information to Assist Families During VTA Transporta...

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Dear MVLA Families,   We recognize that the ongoing VTA public transportation strike is presenting challenges for students who rely on public transit to get to school. While this situation is beyond the control of MVLAHSD, we want to assure you that we are committed to supporting affected students during this time. To assist students impacted by the strike:   Teachers will excuse tardies, related to transportation delays.   Students will have the opportunity to make up any missed work due to transportation challenges.   Families are encouraged to explore carpooling options to assist those in need of transportation. The Mountain View Community Shuttle may be a helpful alternative for some students. The District is currently assessing the impact of the VTA strike. If your child is experiencing transportation challenges getting to or from school due to the strike, please let us know by filling out this information form. We appreciate your patience and the community’s support as we navigate this situation together. ​ ​

Wednesday, Mar 19 2025

BoardBrief March 3, 2025

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ RECORDED SESSION ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ MARCH 3, 2025 ROLL CALL ​ Trustees present for the closed session: Cornes, Katz, Levich, Ortiz, Vonnegut. Trustees present for the open session: Cornes, Katz, Levich, Ortiz, Vonnegut; Bouteille (Student), Naga (Student) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ BOARD MEMBER REPORTS ​ Trustee Cornes reported that the last meeting of the City of MV's Active Transportation Committee included a review of proposed biking, walking, rolling and intersections maps creating a complete network for active transportation including safe routes to schools. She shared opportunities for students and the public to participate on the committee. The AACI is hosting a competition for student submissions in digital and visual arts or essays on Growing Up in America. Trustee Levich attended the Family Partnership Council meeting in February, which provided another opportunity for public input on the Trustee Area Maps as well and an interactive experience with MVLA's Instructional Support Team that led a workshop on the district's instructional model called Constructing Meaning. Trustee Vonnegut attended the Challenge Team meeting and shared that MVHS' Peer Tutoring program* was presented. She also attended the Family Partnership Council. She, President Ortiz, and Superintendent Volta attended a meeting with two Los Altos City Council members to discuss parking near LAHS. (Editorial note: It was the MVHS Principal's Tech Internship Team that presented at the February Challenge Team Meeting). ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ STUDENT BOARD MEMBER REPORTS ​ Los Altos High School After a well-deserved break, LAHS dived right back in! ASB held the beloved annual Valentine's Day Faire in the gym at lunch. This gave clubs the perfect opportunity to fundraise, raise awareness and build community. Sustainability was a focus this year - LAHS’s Green Team and their parent volunteers helped eliminate waste through implementing designated recycling bins. Winter sports wrapped up just before break, with memorable senior nights and the winter athletes awards night, which is happening now, to finish off the season. Spring sports are officially underway! Softball is kicking off the season strong with a tournament this past weekend, while the MVLA Gymnastics team has been hard at work, conditioning for the past month. On campus, changes are happening as well. With the cafeteria undergoing a remodel, the lunch line has temporarily moved from inside to the area between the cafeteria and tutorial center. This week, each class has its monthly class council meeting, where they will be planning for the upcoming Clash of the Classes week in April. This week is Writers' Week, meaning English classes are visited by journalists and authors to talk about their career. Notably, this Thursday evening, the esteemed author, Dave Eggers, will be on campus to talk about his work and career. There are a variety of events for the community to participate in as well. (Written by Arathi Naga, Student Board Rep, LAHS; edited.) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Mountain View High School Coming back from break, all of MVHS is enjoying the good weather and ready to finish the rest of the year. One highlight before break was Valentine’s Day, with the entire campus being full of song. The MVHS choir has been working tirelessly, preparing many different songs to serenade the students at MVHS. Classes would be stopped so that singing Valentines could be delivered to the students, with every single card being accompanied by a new song. Starting the month of March, MVHS students have a lot to look forward to. At the end of the month, ASB will host their Spartans Madness. Sixteen different teams of five composed of different groups from all across campus will compete in 5v5 basketball for two weeks. Another highlight of March is the Life Skills Saint Patrick’s Dance that they host every year. Different student groups are invited, as well as Life Skills students from schools across the Bay. Having gone every year, it’s always a fun time and brings the student body together. Sports have been taking the spotlight these past couple weeks, with both of our Boys' Soccer making it to CCS semifinals, and Boys' Basketball to CCS playoffs.  (Written by Christophe Bouteille, Student Board Rep, MVHS; edited.) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT ​ l Presentation l Superintendent Volta shared district updates that included CCS Girl's Soccer accomplishments, an MVLA Golden State Pathways grant award for CTE in the amount of $1.9m, the Family Partnership Council February meeting, the MVLA Student Advisory Council February meeting, and other highlights from the past few weeks. District Calendar: ● Friday, March 21, 2025, Recess Day MVLA Board of Trustees Meetings: ● 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 17, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting ● 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 28, 2025 - Board Workshop ● 9:00 a.m., Saturday, March 29, 2025 - Board Workshop ● 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 21, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting ● 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 5, 2025 Regular Board Meeting  Parent Speaker Series: How to Find the Right College Tuesday, April 1, 2025 | 7 PM Mountain View High School Spartan Theatre Hear from professionals involved in recruiting, applications, and admissions on how to find the right college and where to look for great programs that will hopefully lesson the stress of applying. Moderated by Laura Duran, Counselor, LAHS College and Career Center. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Los Altos High School Principal Dr. Tracey Runeare shared highlights including: Celebrating Black History Month on campus with free food and the Electric Slide The Annual Frosh Poetry Slam celebrating poetry created in frosh Survey classes (pictured) LUCHA Parent Dinner with staff Taiwanese Student Delegation Visit during February to collaborate on mitigating Social Media Anxiety. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Mountain View High School's Principal Dr. Kip Glazer shared highlights including: Lenaea Theater Festival (so many awards!) Dance Spectrum Trip to New York Choir Trip to Puerto Rico University The Principal's Tech Internship presentation on Artificial Intelligence at Challenge Team (pictured) Nor Cal Boys Soccer League Champions Annual Singing Valentine's ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Alta Vista High School Principal Suzanne Woolfolk's highlights included: Celebrating AVHS' Model Continuation High School award from the California Department of Education Understanding Imimgration Enforcement and community building with the Mountain View Police Department Chief Canfield and School Resource Officers (pictured) Mentor Tutor Connection's field trip with students to Filoli Gardens ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Adult School Director Julie Vo shared highlights which included: Student success profiles for graduates of Adult School programs (pictured above). Kiwanis partnership scholarship program ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ RECOGNITIONS & RESOLUTIONS ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ BOARD RESOLUTIONS ​ Resolution No. 24/25-23: National Women's History Month Approved Resolution No. 24/25-34, acknowledging seven certifications required to submit modernization and new construction funding applications to the Office of Public School Construction. Approved ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ STUDENTS OF THE MONTH ​ Throughout each school year, the MVLA Board of Trustees recognizes the achievements and accomplishments of selected students: MVLA Students of the Month.   Students are selected for this honor based on a variety of factors. A prerequisite for selection as a Student of the Month is outstanding academic achievement, defined as a weighted current GPA of 3.5 or higher, although other factors may be considered in the selection process. These other factors may include but are not limited to extracurricular successes, community service, character values, involvement on campus, exemplary leadership skills and/or outstanding accomplishments outside of school. Students of the Month shall exemplify the core values, qualities, and vision of the MVLA District.   Some examples of past Student of the Month recipients include academic scholars, presidents of active clubs, multiple sport student-athletes, and students who are widely involved in organizations on campus. Broad school involvement is not a prerequisite for selection, but all Student of the Month recipients must demonstrate a positive work ethic, moral character, and an appreciation for our community’s diversity. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Anne Rehwald, MVLA Adult School Anne is an excellent example of someone who faced challenges, achieved her goals and set her next goals even higher. She left Germany and came to the US in 2012. She could read and write in English but spoke no English. Anne had been a surgical nurse in Germany and medical terminology was needed in order to development her skills in English to work in the US. After taking several classes with the Adult School to develop her medical technology language skills, she successfully achieved her NCCT Certified Assistant certificate in 2024. She is currently working with the Board of Nursing to pass their language and communication tests. She is grateful to the MVLA for the team of tutors, instructors, and the externship that gave her work preparedness to reach her goals. (Full write-up linked in name above.) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Edgar Ortega Flores, AVHS Alta Vista High School is proud to honor Edgar Ortega Flores as our March Student of the Year. Alta Vista presents one exemplary student for the entire 2024-25 school year before our MVLA board of representatives. Edgar joined Alta Vista in the fall of his junior year and truly began a transformative journey. Edgar began to take himself seriously as a learner, and to even be selected for incentive field trips for excellent attendance. Towards the end of 11th grade, Edgar began to plan for his future beyond high school, setting his sights on career training through our MVLA collaboration with SVCTE. After graduating, Edgar wants to continue working to save money, either in his current job, or possibly in HVAC through professional connections he made this year. He has also already applied to Foothill, De Anza Colleges & SJ City College. We are all proud of you, Edgar, and we will collectively continue to support you in your senior year as you continue to pursue your college and career dreams! (Full write-up linked with name above.) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ PRESENTATIONS & INFORMATION ​ MVLA Adult School Annual Report 2023-2024 The MVLA Adult School Leadership Team presented the annual report for the 2023-2024 school year. The focus of the presentation was an overview of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Goals, progress made towards those goals in each academic core program, program highlights, student success stories, and looking ahead. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS ​ 2025/2026 Academic Calendar Approved Board Policy: 6146.1 High School Graduation Requirements - First Reading Information Only Change Order #2A - Between Mountain View Los Altos High School District and Beals Martin and Associates, Inc. to Provide Services Related to the Los Altos High School Cafeteria Modernization Project. Approved Award Bids and Approve Project Budget of $4,900,000 for the LAHS Music Building Project: Approved Bid Package A – General Trades: Plant Construction - $1,012,541 Bid Package D – Electrical & Low Voltage Trades: Cupertino Electric - $690,822 Bid Package F - HVAC Trades: OC McDonald - $413,169 Bid Package I – Roofing Trades: Best Contracting Services - $438,385 2025 California School Boards Association (CSBA) Delegate Assembly Nominations Approved ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ITEMS FROM CLOSED SESSION ​ President Esmeralda Ortiz reported that actions were taken in closed session. The board also voted 5-0 to approve a Compromise Agreement with a parent of a student to resolve potential or threatened claims against the district in exchange for the cost of $34,290.59 for the funding of an alternative program from July 2024 through January 2025 and $2000 in attorney fees. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​

Tuesday, Mar 04 2025

February 2025 Family Partnership Council Meeting Recap

FEBRUARY 2025                                        MVLA Instructional Support Team Presentation of Constructing Meaning The Family Partnership Council has been discussing a variety of issues that they consider to be of importance to the ongoing growth and success of MVLA. Previous meetings have included a budgeting overview and transparency and district alignment of grading, curriculum and instruction. At our February meeting, the council was fortunate to do some experiential learning with Tim Farrell and Taica Hsu from the MVLA Instructional Support Team (IST) as they took members through an overview of the instructional approach that all staff at MVLA have been engaged in learning and implementing over the past two years.  Council members were provided an opportunity to do some constructivist learning of their own mathematical reasoning with a quadratic formula challenge. The intent of this learning experience was to give the members a taste of what students are doing in classrooms across the campuses and to learn more about the pedagogical approach that leads to deeper understanding, stronger expression of that understanding, and greater inclusion for students' diverse learning profiles.    Trustee Boundary Map Areas Presentation As part of the required process for providing opportunities for the community to give input prior to the adoption of new Trustee Areas for Board of Trustee Elections, the Family Partnership Council viewed and provided input to Superintendent Volta on the maps being considered.  For more information on the map areas being considered you may visit our website  here . The next public hearing is tentatively scheduled for March 17, 2025. Questions or comments should be directed to Amy Vargas, (650) 940-4650, ext. 7011. All meeting agendas and materials can be found  here.     2024-2025 MEETING INFORMATION October 9, 2024          Alta Vista High School - Multipurpose Room November 13, 2024    Los Altos High School - Student Union  February 12, 2025      Mountain View High School - Dining Commons March 12, 2025          Mountain View High School - Dining Commons April 16, 2025            Alta Vista High School

Monday, Feb 24 2025

Current Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors are invited...

​ ​ MVLA STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students are invited to apply by March 31 @5pm. ​ ​ ​ ​ APPLY HERE ​ ​ ​ ​ More information below! ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ [Monday, Feb 24 at 8:33 AM] In case you missed it! Use the QR Code to learn more. Use the Apply Today Button to go directly to the application. Thank you!

Wednesday, Feb 12 2025

Board Briefs - February 10, 2025

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Bench dedication to Dr. Phil Faillace, Board Trustee for 28 years of outstanding service to MVLAHSD. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ STUDY SESSION: DATA REVIEW ​ ​ ​ ​ REGULAR SESSION ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ February 10, 2025 ROLL CALL ​ Trustees present for the special study session: Cornes, Katz, Levich, Ortiz, Vonnegut. Trustees present for the closed session: Cornes, Katz, Levich, Ortiz, Vonnegut. Trustees present for the open session: Cornes, Katz, Levich, Ortiz, Vonnegut; Bouteille (Student), Naga (Student) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ SPECIAL STUDY SESSION ​ Each year the Board of Trustees holds a special study session to review data related to a variety of achievement and accountability measures. Associate Superintendent of Instruction, Teri Faught and her team from Educational Services, Shaunie Beacham, Grace Icasiano, Yoana Rodriguez prepare a comprehensive report of the district's achievement and accountability date from the preceding year. This was the second half of the data review session that began in January. Report: A Year in Review (2024) Presentation Slide Deck (February 10, 2025) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ STUDENTS OF THE MONTH ​ Throughout each school year, the MVLA Board of Trustees recognizes the achievements and accomplishments of selected students: MVLA Students of the Month.   Students are selected for this honor based on a variety of factors. A prerequisite for selection as a Student of the Month is outstanding academic achievement, defined as a weighted current GPA of 3.5 or higher, although other factors may be considered in the selection process. These other factors may include but are not limited to extracurricular successes, community service, character values, involvement on campus, exemplary leadership skills and/or outstanding accomplishments outside of school. Students of the Month shall exemplify the core values, qualities, and vision of the MVLA District.   Some examples of past Student of the Month recipients include academic scholars, presidents of active clubs, multiple sport student-athletes, and students who are widely involved in organizations on campus. Broad school involvement is not a prerequisite for selection, but all Student of the Month recipients must demonstrate a positive work ethic, moral character, and an appreciation for our community’s diversity. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Osvaldo Valenzuela, LAHS Los Altos High School is proud to honor Osvaldo Valenzuela as our February Student of the Month. He demonstrates what it means to be an Eagle on and off campus through his academic achievements, leadership, and dedication to his community.  In the classroom, Osvaldo has demonstrated extraordinary academic excellence by excelling in his classes. He's taken fourteen honors and APs at LAHS, spanning a variety of subjects. Notably, some of Osvaldo’s favorites are AP French, AP Chemistry, ASI, and Chamber Orchestra. Beyond Academics, Osvaldo is a leader and role model within LAHS and the larger community. As the captain of hurdles for the LAHS track and field team, he exemplifies what it means to be a leader, guiding his teammates to success. As Osvaldo graduates from LAHS this June, he plans on attending Stanford University to get his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering. Congratulations Osvaldo! (Full write-up linked in name above.) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Parth Agarwala, MVHS Mountain View High School is proud to recognize Parth Agarwala as the Student of the Month for February. His passion for the arts, commitment to his craft, and engagement in the school community make him a standout student and an inspiration to his peers. From the moment he stepped onto the MVHS campus, Parth has embraced every opportunity to grow as a performer and a leader. Parth plans to attend an arts school to further refine his skills as a performer. His dream schools include Juilliard, NYU, and USC, with hopes of studying in New York or Los Angeles, two of the country’s biggest entertainment hubs. His love for New York City runs deep—he would go there any day of the year if given the chance! Parth Agarwala’s journey at MVHS is a testament to his creativity, passion, and determination. Whether on stage, in film, or as a leader in the school community, he continues to inspire those around him. Congratulations Parth! (Full write-up linked with name above.) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ BOARD MEMBER REPORTS ​ Trustee Vonnegut shared about the availability of information from the Challenge Team on their website, and that the California School Board Association (CSBA) held their monthly meeting related to board policies and administrative regulations, noting that all MVLA Board Policies and ARs are available on our website. She was the stand-in representative for President Ortiz at the MVLA PTA Council this month. Trustee Cornes shared that CSBA clarified that the Executive Order pausing federal funding to schools only applied to discretionary grants and not to Title I, IDEA or other formulary grants. She also shared that the City of Mountain View's Transportation Committee is seeking student representatives. The next meeting is on February 25. She attended the League of Women Voters MVLA program planning meeting and shared information related to the Trustee Area Elections Maps. Superintendent Volta shared that there is updated information available on our website. President Ortiz shared that MVHS 9th grader, Meital Zayats (pictured above right) was named the winner of the 9-10 Division of the New American History video contest which is sponsored by the Los Altos Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Her video will move on to compete with others across California. She will be recognized at their next meeting. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT ​ l Presentation l Superintendent Volta shared the Nomad Futurist's visit to MVHS, a collaborative project between LAHS teachers Sarah Alvarado and Adam Anderson with Looking Up Arts to create a public lantern art installation and his visit to MVLA's Middle College program at Foothill College. He encouraged visiting the program and if interested applications are currently being accepted. He also highlighted the upcoming Parent Speaker Series Presentation "How to Find the Right College" moderated by LAHS' Laura Duran. District Calendar:   ● February 11th and 12th – Student Minimum Days/Staff Professional Development and Teacher Work Day ● February 16th through 21st - Winter Break MVLA Board of Trustees Meetings: ● 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 3, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting ● 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 17, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting ● 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 21, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series: ● 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - Mountain View HS Spartan Theater ○ Laura Duran - “How to find the Right College” moderated discussion   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Los Altos High School Principal Tracey Runeare shared highlights including: Student serenades in the attendance office Lunar New Year activities presented by the Mandarin World Language Programs Junior Class Dance Battle winners in their neon vests (hard to beat!) Fun rally games during the Spirit Week Rally ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Mountain View High School's Principal Kip Glazer shared highlights including: Culture Week & Rally Mock Trial Quarter Finalists Parent Speaker Series at MVHS on Sovial Media Non-Partner School Tours hosted by MVHS Students California Department of Education Webinars with presented by MVHS Students along with Dr. Glazer (students will also be presenting at The Challenge Team meeting this week). ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Director of Alternative Programs, Suzanne Woolfolk's highlights focused on MVLA's Middle College Program. Her update included: Community Hour - a Middle College Elective which works to build community through structured activities A Civics/Econ end of semester project which involved an in-depth Supreme Court case study where students assume the various roles and participate in a mock trial. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Adult School Director Julie Vo shared highlights which included: Year of the Snake displays with the many cultures that celebrate Lunar New Year Good news regarding the formulary grants for Adult Ed MV Kiwanis Grant Award of $2500 to serve their preschool program Hopeful for a Los Altos Kiwanis grant to fund a rotating scholarship for the Adult School's CTE programs. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ STUDENT BOARD MEMBER REPORTS ​ Los Altos High School These past couple of weeks, LAHS has been busy with activities. Last Monday, Winter Spirit Week kicked off with our Dance Battle Rally. After two weeks of students choreographing and practicing, each class decked out in their class colors and performed in front of the school. Our admin team acted as judges and came to a final verdict: While each class was impressive, the winner for this year’s dance battle is the class of 2026, for the second year in the row! After an incredibly successful rally, the week continued with dress up days and lunch activities. Two of the days, we held a short Girl's Flag Football tournament, ending with the junior girls taking the win! Finally, to finish off the week, our winter dance, Neon Nights was held in the auxiliary gym. Tons of snacks, decorations, neon face paint and temporary tattoos made the evening very memorable. Overall, the week was a blast and the fun continues this week with the annual Valentine's Day Club Fair on Friday in the large gym! With more than thirty clubs signed up to sell food, crafts, and flowers, it’s something the campus is looking forward to. This week, class council and ASB position campaigning is in full swing, with the ballots going out on Wednesday. Results are sent out this Friday, so LAHS is definitely anticipating Friday. Overall, LAHS is excited to finish off the week strong and jump into February break!  (Written by Arathi Naga, Student Board Rep, LAHS; edited.) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Mountain View High School In the month of February, MVHS has been alive with activity. Just last week, we had our annual Culture Week. On Monday, we had a rally schedule, where students and staff were able to attend our cultural rally. Some notable performances included the Spanish class, dance spectrum, and the Japanese class. Throughout the week, ASB hosted different lunchtime activities to celebrate our diverse campus. Many students thoroughly enjoyed the Cultural Snacks Day, where MVHS clubs handed out different cultural foods for students to try. We ended the week with the fashion show, where various student models showcased their culture through fashion. The next day, we had our Winter Ball, which was hosted at the Glass House in San Jose. This is our only venue-based dance available to underclassmen, which was exemplified by our majority underclassmen attendance. We approach Valentine’s Day this Friday, and are looking forward to our yearly tradition of Singing Valentines. MVHS choir has been hard at work, selling cards to students who can order a group to come sing to anyone they choose. Finally, we start ASB elections this week. Anyone running for a position has until Wednesday to campaign, as voting will start on Thursday and results will be published on Friday. Overall, it’s been a great month here at MVHS, but we are readily anticipating our upcoming February break. (Written by Christophe Bouteille, Student Board Rep, MVHS; edited.) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS ​ Contract Amendment #1 Between Mountain View Los Altos High School District and Cumming Management Group (RGM Kramer) to Provide Services Related to Program Management Agreement. Action: Approved Award Bids for the MVHS Packard Hall Project and Approve Project Budget of $2,500,000: Bid Package A – General Trades Contractor: Beals Martin and Associates, Inc. Bid Package D – Electrical & Low Voltage Trades Contractor: Cupertino Electric, Inc. Bid Package I – Roofing Trades Contractor: Best Contracting Services, Inc. Action: Approved Approval of purchase of HVAC units from Trane for LAHS Music Building Project. Action: Approved Approval of purchase of Music Program-specific cabinets, platforms, chairs and stands from Wegner for LAHS Music Building Project. Action: Approved Board Policy: Bylaw 9323: Meeting Conduct - Third Reading Action: Approved Annual Update to the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the Local Control Funding Formula Budget Overview for Parents (BOP) Information Only ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ITEMS FROM CLOSED SESSION ​ President Esmeralda Ortiz reported that no actions were taken in closed session. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​

Tuesday, Feb 11 2025

Board Brief - January 27, 2025

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ SPECIAL SESSION RECORDING ​ ​ ​ ​ RECORDED SESSION ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ January 27, 2025 ROLL CALL ​ Trustees present for the special session: Cornes, Katz, Levich, Ortiz, Vonnegut. Trustees present for the closed session: Cornes, Katz, Levich, Ortiz, Vonnegut. Trustees present for the open session: Cornes, Katz, Levich, Ortiz, Vonnegut; Bouteille (Student), Naga (Student) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Public Hearing: Trustee Boundary Map Areas Presentation ​ As part of the required process for providing opportunities for the community to give input prior to the adoption of new Trustee Areas for Board of Trustee Elections, MVLAHSD held a public hearing. For more information on the map areas being considered you may visit our website here. The next public hearing is tentatively scheduled for March 17, 2025. Questions or comments should be directed to Amy Vargas, (650) 940-4650, ext. 7011.  ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Recognitions & Resolutions ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ MVLA Fall 2024 Central Coast Section Champions ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ LAHS BOYS CROSS COUNTRY ​ CCS CHAMPIONS Coach Stephanie Mackenzie & Coach Charles Alexander (pictured with athletes: Steve Apfelberg, Michelle Noeth) Athletes Pictured: Taran Davies, Sam Hurst, Sreyas Kadiyala ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ LAHS GIRLS TENNIS ​ CCS CHAMPIONS NORCAL CHAMPIONS, Second in the State Coach Hung Nguyen & Coach Steve Apfelberg Athletes Pictured: Tyra Bogan, Carissa Lai, Ayana Modi  ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ LAHS BOYS WATER POLO ​ CCS CHAMPIONS Coach Seth Tasman Athletes Pictured: Weston Carballar, Josh Tang,William O'Shaughnessy, ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ MVHS GIRLS & BOYS CROSS COUNTRY ​ CCS CHAMPIONS Coach Jonathan Hubbs Athletes Pictured: Rory Olsen, Ryan Chen, Kiran Haywood, Dean Caringella, Deven Koppala CCS CHAMPIONS Coach Jonathan Hubbs Athletes Pictured: Camden DeOliveira, Fiona Lee, Shira Kafka, Cassidy Misuraca, Audrey Davidson, Maya Eisenberg ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ MVLA Spotlight Award ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Dominique Levin, CTE Health Internship for the MVLA District ​ The Board and Superintendent recognized Dominique Levin for her assistance with establishing the CTE Health Internship district-wide. Dominique is a two-time tech CEO and Venture Capitalist who is mom to a Los Altos High alum and two current LAHS students. Through her son’s involvement with the Robotics team and Mr. Hine’s leadership, she was exposed to the MVLA Career Technical Education programs. While on sabbatical, Dominique has given back countless hours to the CTE program and we applaud her work and dedication to MVLA. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ BOARD RESOLUTIONS ​ Resolution No. 24/25-19: National African American History Month (Adopted) Resolution No. 24/25-20: Resolution to reaffirm support for equal access to education for all children and families regardless of immigration status (Amended Motion, Adopted) Resolution No. 24/25-21: Recognition of School Counselors and National School Counseling Week (Adopted) Resolution No. 24/25-22: Celebrating School Board Recognition Month (Adopted) ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ STUDENTS OF THE MONTH ​ Throughout each school year, the MVLA Board of Trustees recognizes the achievements and accomplishments of selected students: MVLA Students of the Month.   Students are selected for this honor based on a variety of factors. A prerequisite for selection as a Student of the Month is outstanding academic achievement, defined as a weighted current GPA of 3.5 or higher, although other factors may be considered in the selection process. These other factors may include but are not limited to extracurricular successes, community service, character values, involvement on campus, exemplary leadership skills and/or outstanding accomplishments outside of school. Students of the Month shall exemplify the core values, qualities, and vision of the MVLA District.   Broad school involvement is not a prerequisite for selection, but all Student of the Month recipients must demonstrate a positive work ethic, moral character, and an appreciation for our community’s diversity. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Samuel (Samu) Ramirez, MVHS Mountain View High School is proud to recognize Samu Ramirez Parra as the Student of the Month. His resilience, dedication to learning, and commitment to supporting others make him a remarkable member of our school community.   Samu fondly recalls his experience as a teacher's assistant in 9th grade, where he became more involved in school activities and embraced the challenge of learning English. His dedication and perseverance have paid off, as he is now in ELD Level 3 and continues to thrive as a junior.  Looking to the future, Samu plans to attend De Anza College to study Computer Science, with aspirations of becoming a computer engineer. He credits his teachers and the MVHS community for their guidance and support, which have helped him seize opportunities and achieve his goals.  Congratulations Samu! (Full write-up linked in name above.) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Carlos (Steven) Gonzalez Castro, LAHS This month, Los Altos High School is proud to honor Carlos (Steven) Gonzales Castro as our January Student of the Month. Since joining Los Altos High School in his sophomore year, Steven has demonstrated remarkable adaptability, leadership, and academic excellence. His accomplishments are powerful examples of hard work, passion, and determination as he continues to foster a positive environment for his peers.   As Steven graduates from LAHS this year, he plans to attend San Francisco State University to study psychology. He will continue to pursue his passion for dance, creating a balance with his career in psychology. With his blend of artistic talent and leadership skills, Steven is well on his way to achieving great things. He has already made an impact on LAHS, and there is no doubt that he will continue to inspire others for years to come. We cannot wait to see what the future holds for you. Congratulations Steven! (Full write-up linked with name above.) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Reports, Information & Communications ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ BOARD MEMBER REPORTS ​ Cornes: Attended the remarkable Magical Bridge Playground opening at Rengstorff Park. She also attended the LAHS PTSA meeting and highlighted the counseling process presentation and the production process for the TedX talks. Katz: Attended MVHS PTSA and highlighted the Mental Health Survey coming out soon, the Peer Counseling program, and the City of MV's Near Miss Report for accidents. He also recognized Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 80-year anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps. Levich: Attended a California School Boards Association training for new board members on how to effectively work both within the school board, with the superintendent, and with the larger community to strengthen ties. Vonnegut: The MV and LA Rotaries are currently practicing for the speech contest in both high schools. Rotarians help coach the students. The Rotary Leadership Camp is also happening this summer and there will be scholarships available to attend soon. INTERACT Club now has a local Golden Gate INTERACT which does service projects locally. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT ​ l Presentation l District Calendar:   February 11th and 12th – Student Minimum Days/Staff PD & TW  MVLA Board of Trustees Meetings: 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 10, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 3, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 17, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Parent Education Speaker Series: Dashka Slater "Accountable: Dealing with Racism in Our Own Backyard" 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2025 - Mountain View High School Spartan Theatre Laura Duran - “How to find the Right College” 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - Mountain View HS Spartan Theater ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ LAHS STEAM Department Coordinator and teacher Stephen Hine works with students in his CTE Course. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ February is CTE month! We celebrate all the incredible staff and students who participate! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Alta Vista High School ​ Principal Suzanne Woolfolk highlighted the accomplishments of Ja'Meer Cooper, senior AVHS student, who was recognized as a semi-finalist for the Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula's Youth of the Year 2025. She strongly encouraged all MVLA students to consider volunteering with the Boys and Girls Club! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Los Altos High School ​ Superintendent Eric Volta shared on behalf of the Dr. Tracey Runeare, Principal, the highlights from the LAHS Elective Fair that helped to provide information to students about electives offered so they could make informed decisions about their course selections for next school year. Pictured above is one of the photos from Connie Chen's Mandarin class. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Mountain View High School ​ Ms. Heather Morelli, Assistant Principal, shared on behalf of Dr. Kip Glazer, Principal. She highlighted MVHS' recent events including a visit from Leadership Mountain View to the high school, the TedX event headed by Jyoti Reid, a DNA lesson on DNA replication in Mr. Simon Huynh's class, the Run-Hide-Defend Drill in partnership with the MV Police Department, and the Seniors who took their Senior Panoramic photo. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ MVLA Adult School ​ Julie Vo, Adult School Director, highlighted the partnerships between the adult school and the MVLA high schools. She shared information about the opportunities for students who are graduating from MVLA high schools in the Adult Education program. Specifically, she highlighted the continuing programs in English Language Development and GED preparation programs as well as two Integrated Education and Training Programs and paid externship opportunities. The Adult School also helps to support college-bound young adults with FAFSA support. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ STUDENT BOARD MEMBER REPORTS ​ Los Altos High School With just a couple of exciting weeks before February break, LAHS is excited for the Winter Spirit Week and the dance: Neon Nights! ASB decided to try something new this year: instead of a winter formal, we are trying a casual dance that has food, drinks, and neon decorations. One notable feature is the KONA ice truck that will be giving out free snow cones to the first 200 students that come! Leading up to the dance, the Dance Battle Rally is a week from today! Every day during lunch, the football field has been busy with music, students, and dancing as every class rehearses to win class points. Last Friday, one of our theatre clubs on campus, Blue Broadway, executed a fully student-planned and performed production of Xanadu. This is their second production and it was a hit! Finally, Class Council and ASB position campaigning starts next week and voting is two weeks from now. Overall, our campus is looking forward to a busy three weeks before break!  (Written by Arathi Naga, Student Board Rep, LAHS; edited.) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Mountain View High School MVHS had many exciting events to get ready for this new semester and year. ASB hosted their bi-annual Clubs' Arena two weeks ago, which was a massive success. Different clubs from around campus came to showcase what they did, advertising to new potential members. Last week was Advisory Week, where staff and teachers came together to help students determine what courses to take. During Tutorial, teachers opened their doors to students who could learn about the details of the courses they offered. Then, during lunch, tables were set up by various different electives, where students could walk around to learn about the courses. We didn’t forget about our incoming freshmen, as ASB, Ambassadors, and our Administration hosted 8th Grade Parent Night. Parents were able to learn about elective courses, get a tour of our campus, and learn about other MVHS programs. Overall, it’s been a great first month at MVHS and we look forward to the rest of the year. (Written by Christophe Bouteille, Student Board Rep, MVHS; edited.) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Mid-Year Goals Report ​ Superintendent Eric Volta gave an update on each of the District's Six Year Goals (pictured above). l Presentation l ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Presentation on Potential Expanded Scope of Measure E - Gym Modernization Projects ​ The Cumming Group gave a presentation on the updated plans for the modernization of the LAHS and MVHS Gyms. l Presentation l ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS ​ There were no regular action items. The board did take action on items under the Consolidated Motion. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ITEMS FROM CLOSED SESSION ​ President Esmeralda Ortiz reported that the following actions were taken in closed session. The board voted 5-0 to approve a Compromise Agreement with the Office of Administrative Hearings Case #2024100708 to resolve claims against the district in the amount of $72,731.25 in funding for student placement in an alternate program for the 2024-2025 school year and the 2025 extended school year. The board voted 5-0 to approve a Compromise Agreement with the Office of Administrative Hearings Case #2024110504 to resolve claims against the district in the amount of $64,000 in funding for student placement in an alternate program for the 2025-2026 school year and $6000 in attorney's fees. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​

Wednesday, Jan 29 2025

Board Briefs - January 13, 2025

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Happy New Year! ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ RECORDED SESSION ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ January 13, 2025 ROLL CALL ​ Trustees present for the special study session: Cornes, Katz, Levich, Ortiz, Vonnegut. Trustees present for the closed session: Cornes, Katz, Levich, Ortiz, Vonnegut. Trustees present for the open session: Cornes, Katz, Levich, Ortiz, Vonnegut; Bouteille (Student), Naga (Student) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ SPECIAL STUDY SESSION ​ Each year in January, the Board of Trustees holds a special study session to review data related to a variety of achievement and accountability measures. Associate Superintendent of Instruction, Teri Faught and her team from Educational Services, Shaunie Beacham, Grace Icasiano, Yoana Rodriguez prepare a comprehensive report of the district's achievement and accountability data from the preceding year. Report: A Year in Review (2024) Presentation Slide Deck (January 13, 2025) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ BOARD MEMBER REPORTS ​ Ms. Levich shared that she attended the MVLA Holiday Luncheon and was impressed by the incredible performance of the MVHS Choir Program. Ms. Cornes shared that the CSA Volunteers Celebration was happening during the board meeting, and she shared her appreciation for CSA's partnership in supporting our students. Ms. Vonnegut shared that the MV Rotary's scholarship for the Rotary Speech Contest is coming soon and she encouraged MVLA students to apply. She also shared the Interact Club is an opportunity for high school students to engage in community service through the student branch of Rotary. Ms. Ortiz shared that she attended the MVLA PTA Council and learned more about CTE during a comprehensive presentation by Amber Woodward, MVLA CTE/Dual Enrollment Coordinator at the MVLA Foundation Board Meeting. She also shared that she attended the Challenge Team meeting last week and heard from the new DeAnza President as well as a presentation from Common Sense Media on student privacy in the age of AI. Ms. Vonnegut added that there is a strong partnership between Foothill/DeAnza and MVLA and there is a lot of energy in terms of the future of that partnership. The board is interested in learning more about the new MVLA EdTech Committee that will present its work this year, including examining AI use and policies at a future board session. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT ​ l Presentation l Dates to Remember: January 20, 2025, Martin Luther King Jr. Day - School Holiday MVLA Board of Trustees Meetings: 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 27, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 10, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 3, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Parent Education Speaker Series: Dashka Slater "Accountable: Dealing with Racism in Our Own Backyard" 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2025 - Mountain View High School Spartan Theatre ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Alta Vista High School Principal Suzanne Woolfolk's highlights focused on Alta Vista's elective program which helps students to explore a variety of career and technical education options. She gave a shout out to Amber Woodward, CTE/Dual Enrollment Coordinator and Teri Faught, Associate Superintendent of Education Services, for their support in bringing a robust array of experiences including: Paxton/Patterson College & Career Curriculum College Preparatory Electives in CSI and CP Life Science Culinary and Trade career experiences She also shared that they received ten CalOSHA licenses which helps students to be certified when applying for jobs. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Adult School Director Julie Vo shared highlights which included: Visit from Santa to the ESL Childcare Center, which provides childcare and curriculum to support the children of parents who are attending the Adult School. Santa also visited with many of the adults spreading holiday spirit and joy to all. Dr. Gelagay's Medical Billing and Coding Certificate Program fall graduates Winter 2025 Medical Terminology for Advanced ESL kicked off These programs are provided in large part due to a $1.9m grant to the Adult School (one of only eight agencies statewide) that supports Integrated Education and Training in Career and Technical Education Certification for ESL students. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Los Altos High School Principal Tracey Runeare shared highlights wrapping up last semester including: The Winter Los Altos Art Show showcased a variety of student work including digital media, painting, photography, 3D design and more. The construction milestone we've all been waiting for finally arrived - the green fencing is gone and all the halls and thoroughfares are open! Yipeeeee! Wellness Week activities to wrap up the first semester included a visit from therapy animals - Yes those are peacocks!- and cookie decorating in the Eagle Escape Wellness Center. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Mountain View High School's Principal Kip Glazer shared highlights including: The PTSA sponsored and organized the MVHS Staff Holiday Luncheon which was above and beyond! The PTSA volunteers created a beautiful celebration for our staff. The MVHS Choir Program put on another magical Holiday Concert under the leadership of Jill Denny. Winter Sports are in full swing and the Boys Soccer Team was recently featured on an episode (19) of the 49ers CalHi Sports program. The First Robotics Team kicked off its season with a live-streamed event and Principal Glazer is appreciative to the Business office and Associate Superintendent, Mike Matheisen for the beautiful space as well as to Director of IT, Bob Fishtrom for his work to get the building set up for live streaming. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ STUDENT BOARD MEMBER REPORTS ​ Los Altos High School LAHS kicked off the new year ready to spend time on our like-new campus! With the fences down and hallways cleared, being on campus has become all the more enjoyable. Over break, teachers who had classes in the portables moved back into the 300s wing, setting up their classrooms for the first day back. Students are finding it to be much easier to get to class on time with our classes next to the quad instead of across the parking lot or football field. On Friday, ASB held the first Blue Friday of the year, encouraging everyone to dress out in blue while giving Hot Chocolate and blue headbands out during lunch. On Saturday, LAHS Performing Arts held the Winter Festival in the afternoon. Choir, band, orchestra, and more performed for the large audience that came! This week, class council meetings are being held on Tuesday during lunch to prepare for the Dance Battle Rally in February. Each class is tasked with choreographing a dance to their own mix of songs and encouraging anyone from their class to participate. They are judged by staff at a rally that kicks off the Winter Spirit Week, which culminates with the Winter Dance on February 7th. Tickets for the semi-formal just went on pre-sale today! Winter sports are in full swing with Boys Varsity Soccer winning 1st place at the Sunnyvale Tournament just before break and Girls Varsity Soccer taking a win against Mountain View! Overall, the 2025 year is already off to a great start for LAHS.  (Written by Arathi Naga, Student Board Rep, LAHS; edited.) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Mountain View High School MVHS started the new year strong, with the spread of knowledge and ideas in TedX last Friday. TedX was by a team of students and staff determined to put on an interesting event for all to enjoy. TedxMVHS was a whirlwind of student speakers, guest speakers, and games, where audience members could win prizes such as Bluetooth speakers, ice skating tickets, and much more. Some highlights were speeches by Asad Qizilbash as well as Vivaan Beri, and a dance by Josi Wang. As we move into the new year, we look forward to many fun events coming up in the MVHS community. Our annual Winter Ball is coming up in February, and it will be hosted at the Glass House in San Jose. Winter Ball is always a great chance for underclassmen to experience a venue-based dance, and tickets are on sale right now. Overall, we experienced a smooth transition back to school at MVHS, and look forward to the rest of the year. (Written by Christophe Bouteille, Student Board Rep, MVHS; edited.) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS ​ Meeting Conduct Bylaw 9323 (First Reading) Board Suggestions for Future Board Reports/Meetings - Student Safety Resolution Discussion (Information & Discussion) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ITEMS FROM CLOSED SESSION ​ President Esmeralda Ortiz reported that the board voted 5-0 to approve a release of claims agreement with The Deborah Project to release MVLA and its employees in all claims associated with Santa Clara Case #23CV417072 in exchange for the payment of Petitioner's attorney's fees of $32,500. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​

Tuesday, Jan 14 2025

BoardBrief - December 16, 2024

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ RECORDED SESSION ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ December 16, 2024 ROLL CALL ​ Trustees present for the closed session: Cornes, Katz, Levich, Ortiz, Vonnegut. Trustees present for the open session: Cornes, Katz, Levich, Ortiz, Vonnegut; Bouteille (Student), Naga (Student) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ SPECIAL OPEN SESSION ​ Newly elected Board of Trustee members, Vadim Katz (r) and Alex Levich (l) were sworn into office during a special open session. They were joined by family, friends, and staff members. Welcome to Mr. Katz and Ms. Levich! Both elected trustees are seated until 2028. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ STUDENTS OF THE MONTH ​ Throughout each school year, the MVLA Board of Trustees recognizes the achievements and accomplishments of selected students: MVLA Students of the Month.   Students are selected for this honor based on a variety of factors. A prerequisite for selection as a Student of the Month is outstanding academic achievement, defined as a weighted current GPA of 3.5 or higher, although other factors may be considered in the selection process. These other factors may include but are not limited to extracurricular successes, community service, character values, involvement on campus, exemplary leadership skills and/or outstanding accomplishments outside of school. Students of the Month shall exemplify the core values, qualities, and vision of the MVLA District.   Some examples of past Student of the Month recipients include academic scholars, presidents of active clubs, multiple sport student-athletes, and students who are widely involved in organizations on campus. Broad school involvement is not a prerequisite for selection, but all Student of the Month recipients must demonstrate a positive work ethic, moral character, and an appreciation for our community’s diversity. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Daniel Ke, LAHS Los Altos High School is proud to honor Daniel Ke as our December Student of the Month. It is a privilege to recognize all of his accomplishments throughout his time at Los Altos High School.  Daniel is deeply committed to various LAHS organizations and clubs, taking leadership roles along the way. Daniel plans to pursue a degree in computer science and mathematics after high school, with a longterm goal in contributing to research in biology. He’s determined to continue his athletic and musical passion and to take full advantage of all the opportunities available to him in college. Congratulations Daniel!   (Full write-up linked in name above.) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Jazmine Cruz, MVHS Mountain View High School is proud to recognize Jazmine Cruz, as the December Student of the Month. Her unwavering dedication to community service, academic excellence, and leadership has significantly impacted our school and beyond. Her representation of student voices on the MVLAHSD Student Advisory Council (MSAC) demonstrates her leadership and commitment to advocating for the needs and interests of her peers. As Jazmine prepares for her future, we wish her all the best in her pursuit of a nursing degree. Her dedication to academics, community service, and leadership will undoubtedly continue to inspire future generations of MVHS students. Congratulations Jazmine! (Full write-up linked with name above.) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ BOARD MEMBER REPORTS ​ Trustee Cornes shared that she attended the MV Public Safety Foundation's Annual Cops & Gobblers event where they reportedly distributed over 1000 food baskets during the week of Thanksgiving. She, along with other trustees attended the California School Board Association (CSBA) Conference. She also shared that the MV Youth Advisory Committee will begin accepting applications for the 2025-2026 session in February. President Ortiz shared that she also attended the CSBA Conference and appreciated the opportunity to meet the LASD and MVWSD trustees, attend the Presidents' Workshop, as well as having the opportunity to attend sessions on AI, Wellness and Board Relations. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT ​ l Presentation l Superintendent Volta shared district updates including the district's CTE programming: Game Design, Culinary Arts, and the newly approved CTE pathway at LAHS in Fashion Design and Merchandising. He shared on behalf of the MVLA Foundation that they are very close to their goals for this year and we are reminded of all the incredible programs that donations fund such as class size reduction and the College and Career Centers that benefit all students. He highlighted the incredible volunteerism throughout MVLA showcasing the student volunteers on the MV Youth Advisory Committee and Mentor Tutor Connection which provides mentors to over 200 students throughout MVLA. Dates to Remember: December 23 - January 3, 2025 - Holiday Break and Recess MVLA Board of Trustees Meetings: 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 13, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 27, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting Parent Education Speaker Series: Dashka Slater "Accountable: Dealing with Racism in Our Own Backyard" 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2025 - Mountain View High School Spartan Theatre ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Los Altos High School Principal Tracey Runeare shared highlights including: The Principals Advisory Council meeting with the WASC Visiting Committe Learning Targets and Constructing Meaning best practices being implemented ELD Student Reclassification Celebration with students and families LAPD's visit from Boyd, the therapy dog ASB Student Volleyball Tournament ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Mountain View High School's Principal Kip Glazer shared highlights including: The Annual MV Turkey Trot and Christmas Tree Lot fundraising events ELD Students Reclassification Ceremony Alumni Soccer Game Marching Band at the Festival of Lights Dance Spectrum Event with Spartan Buddies with a special shout-out to Ms. Kato The Principal's Tech Intern Program ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Alta Vista High School Principal Suzanne Woolfolk's highlights focused on the theme of Gratitude. She shared: Thanksgiving activities on campus Cops and Gobblers supported 40 families MVHS' MV Cares support for AVHS students and families. She also shared that AVHS, which has worked hard to make college preparatory coursework a foundation of its program is celebrating graduating students who have received admissions from: CSU Chico, Sonoma State, CSU San Bernadino, CSU Stanislaus, SF State, Fresno State, Sacramento State and CSU Northridge. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Superintendent Volta shared on behalf of Adult School Director Julie Vo. Highlights included: Senior Orchestra Annual Winter Concert CTE Certificate earners CNA/Home and Health Aid Dual Certification and Medical Assisting ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ STUDENT BOARD MEMBER REPORTS ​ Los Altos High School With the start of finals week, LAHS is on track to finish the semester strong. On the last day of Thanksgiving break, LAHS' Marching Band and Cheer performed in the annual Los Altos Festival of Lights Parade. Our campus launched straight into the final stretch before the holiday break with ASB’s Volleyball tournament. With over 25 teams of six signed up to play, the tournament was held during lunch in the large gym. After a week filled with games, the tournament ended Friday with the final team, the Anteaters, winning a close match. SCL put on their bi-annual Wellness Week in order to promote the importance of mental health before finals week. Each day came with a giveaway item during lunch or before school. On Wednesday, students lined up for wellness kits: a bag with goodies like facemasks, snacks, and mini stuffed animals. LAHS held our annual Holiday Fair in the large gym at lunch. More than 50 clubs signed up to sell homemade food, bracelets and cookies. Some fan favorites were Latino Student Union selling Tostados and Girl's Varsity Basketball selling slime! One of our clubs, Green Team collaborated with ASB to make sure that LAHS clubs used sustainable packaging and students were easily able to compost or recycle. With this week being finals, students are nervous but excited for winter break. The Monday schedule today and tomorrow is giving students the opportunity to do test corrections during lunch and ask for help from the teacher before finals start. (Written by Arathi Naga, Student Board Rep, LAHS; edited.) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Mountain View High School MVHS students and teachers alike have been eagerly awaiting the end of our first semester. We’ve had so many fun events going on around campus this past month, here are a few highlights. Dance Spectrum held its annual Winter Showcase in the gym during lunch. This was well attended by students, filling out an entire side of bleachers in the gym. The Ambassadors held their Wellness Week to help reduce stress before finals. Each day had a theme, with examples such as Movement Monday. Ambassadors put on events all week, with many different activities for students to participate in during lunch every day. They finished off the week with their monthly Spartans Pause, which is always a hit with the students. ASB also put on their winter spirit week in conjunction with Ambassadors, creating a wealth of school spirit to go along with the Ambassador’s events. Some highlights from the spirit week were Whiteout and Adam Sandler Day. After the break, we’ll start the second semester with our Winter Ball tickets going on sale the week back. (Written by Christophe Bouteille, Student Board Rep, MVHS; edited.) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Annual Organizational Meeting ​ The Board of Trustees conducted the annual organizational meeting. Education Code Sections 35143 and 72125 require that the governing board of each school district hold an annual organizational meeting. Current Board Policy 9100 calls for the election of a President, Vice President, and Clerk during the annual organizational meeting of the Board. The Board of Trustees conducted elections of 2025 officers for the following positions: President, Esmeralda Ortiz Vice President, Thida Cornes Clerk, Alex Levich ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS ​ Field Trip Process (information only) New Course Proposals: CTE Fashion Design and Merchandising Pathway and Creative Writing at LAHS; (Approved) Administrative Regulation 6183: Home And Hospital Instruction - First Reading Board Policy 6173: Education For Homeless Children - First Reading Resolution 24/25-16, Developer Impact Fees Report for 2023-2024 (Approved) Resolution 24/25-17 First Interim Budget Report and Budget Revisions for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (Approved) Measure E Bond Program Citizens’ Oversight Committee Approved Andrea Maes and Alison Biggs as Measure E Bond Program Citizens' Oversight Committee members ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ITEMS FROM CLOSED SESSION ​ President Esmeralda Ortiz reported that actions were taken in closed session. The board voted 5-0 to approve a multi-year Compromise Agreement to resolve potential or threatened claims against the district by parents of a student in exchange for reimbursement for the student's alternative placement in excess of $200,000. The board also voted 5-0 to approve a Compromise Agreement to resolve potential or threatened claims against the district through October 2025 by parents of a student in exchange for the cost of $231,775 for the student's private residential placement and $430 for transportation costs to the residential placement. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​

Tuesday, Dec 17 2024

Foothill Middle College Virtual Information Session ...

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Wednesday, Dec 04 2024

Family Partnership Council - November Meeting Recap

November 2024   The November Family Partnership Council was held in the beautiful Student Union at Los Altos High School with yummy eats provided by the  LAHS Culinary Arts II student s !  The focus for the evening included a deeper dive into two of the topics that the council suggested at the first meeting: budget transparency and alignment throughout the district.   (click slide above to see full presentation of slides)   The first part of the evening was a presentation from Associate Superintendent Mike Matheisen who shared the ways the MVLAHSD budget is developed, monitored, and shared with the public - specifically the ways in which the budget process has multiple opportunities for oversight through the board governance, county office of education, and the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).  The latter half of the meeting included a lively discussion where members of the council were asked to elaborate on areas of growth around "alignment" in the district.   "Alignment" can have many definitions within the educational context but typically it means to ensure consistency and coherence across various elements of the educational experience.   Some of the areas for growth that were identified included:   While recognizing the style and culture of teachers' classrooms should have room for individuality, students taking like courses should have the same grading, curricular and homework expectations. Concerns were expressed specifically about balancing the use of individual projects/work and group projects in like courses as well as retake and testing policies that are different for the same courses . Proficiency levels for students should be measured against the course outcomes , especially for sequenced courses, so that all students leave a course having met standards for proficiency . Alignment of milestone experiences - i.e., Challenge Day. for entire classes - experiences that are shared across a school to unify and build empathy.  A culture of support for all students by all teachers - recognizing that students need supportive environments  for learning and accountability with a gradual release of responsibility.    Alignment to state standards for all students in Special Education , including students in the Adult Transition Program need access to these standards. Inclusion goals at 55% in the LCAP and the state goal is 68-70%.     2024-2025 MEETING INFORMATION December 11, 2024    Zoom February 12, 2025      Mountain View High School - Dining Commons March 12, 2025           Zoom April 16, 2025             Zoom May 14, 2025              Alta Vista High School 

Tuesday, Nov 19 2024