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security breech was rescinded -- with the case
not “turned over for probation.”
Grijalva also addressed staff professional
development, recent assessment data and the
parent-driven inclusion program. She also
spoke of support services, the uptick in parent
partnerships, parent survey results and the
strides being made by the Eagles’ Nest PTO
volunteers. She noted the effective collaboration
between all concerned with the Eagles’
Nest program.
The Board members next witnessed a presentation
made by a troika of District personnel,
including Director of Innovation and Student
Support Services Jack Plotkin, Director of
Information Technology Danny Gauna, and
Instructional Technology Coach Sean Brandlin.
The group provided an overview of inroads
made in technology.
Plotkin was the point man of the presentation,
of which he said the District is guided
by the mission to give students “the most innovative
tools” to help them succeed as they
compete post-graduation and in the ever-fluid
job market. The presenters delved into recent
changes to the technology infrastructure,
termed “the implementation of the District’s
Individualized Technology Initiative,” as well
as new learning spaces and the continuing
evolution in the classroom of “personalized
learning and learning pilots.”
The presentation detailed how the District
has done its due diligence in keeping up to
speed with 21st century technology, including
installing new network and data switches; new
access points for a new WiFi network; new
firewalls for increased data security; replacement
of high school computer science lab
computers; and relocation of the data center
to an off-site location.
Planned technology upgrades include replacing
and upgrading more than 2,100 iPads;
breaking out new Google Chromebooks for
grades three through five; and integrating iPads
into the learning environment in grades K-2.
Coupled with the integration of new hardware,
the presenters detailed the professional
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teachers and support personnel, with the stated
goal being to “support teachers…and allow
for greater creativity, depth, and innovation.”
They also noted the after-school opportunities
available for teachers to enhance their grasp of
tech skills prior to classroom implementation.
The final segment of the presentation focused
on “next steps” to expand and fine-tune the
District’s continuing evolution in incorporating
digital technology, including objectively
analyzing the available data; conducting site
visits to secondary programs; implementing
personalized learning; providing ongoing coaching
and training; and increasing personalized
professional learning opportunities.
Summarized the presenters: “Effective digital
learning strategies increase engagement and
achievement; a sound technology infrastructure
is paramount in facilitating strategy implementation;
professional learning must be ongoing,
with opportunities to reflect, and engage; and
the District must continue to pursue proven innovations
in education to [continue] to provide
an exceptional education.”
Two District teachers also spoke, explaining
how their grasp of the benefits of digital
learning has been bolstered by their interaction
with instructional technology coach Brandlin.
Plotkin emailed prior to the meeting that the
presentation goal was to delve into “improvements
in infrastructure, professional learning
around 21st century pedagogy, and innovative
learning pilots. As a member of the League
of Innovative Schools, the ESUSD is committed
to providing the highest quality education
utilizing the best and most innovative tools to
foster deep and meaningful learning experiences.
We strive to continue learning, growing and
progressing in our practice so our students are
equipped to succeed addressing challenging
problems of the modern world.”
Consent agenda items quickly tackled
included the approvals of a “Trash for Teaching”
assembly that will take place at Center
Street Elementary School; El Segundo High’s
summer camp for their cheerleading squad;
and the annual adjustment at Eagles’ Nest for
summer school rates.
The Trash for Teaching assembly will take
place on May 18 with the goal to “inspire
students and educators to rethink what others
overlook.” The second graders will be tasked
to reimagine uses for discards normally headed
to landfill, allowing the students to apply their
nascent engineering skills and creativity.
The cheer camp will take place at the Great
Wolf Lodge in Garden Grove, commencing on
Aug. 10. Up to 30 El Segundo High cheerleaders
are expected to attend. The curriculum for
the three-day event will focus on team-building
and nurturing safe-cheer techniques. The agenda
lists cheer technique, game and sideline cheers,
dance routines, and other areas of import for
cheerleaders looking to hone their skills.
The information pending action item involved
consideration of a new course to be offered at
El Segundo High: American Sign Language III.
The class will help fulfill language requirements
to allow students with “impacted” schedules to
touch up their college applications and burnish
their resumes once they enter the workforce.
District-provided notes mention that “recent
workplace surveys indicate a growing demand
in the job sector for translators.”
Superintendent Melissa Moore then highlighted
the District’s upcoming informational
calendar, including the April 21 Run for Education,
with Board member reports quickly
following as the school year heads towards
the June promotion and graduation ceremonies.
Moore then made her wrap-up report. At
this point, El Segundo Middle School Principal
Melissa Gooden approached the presentation
lectern and informed the Board of the passing
of seventh grade student Nia Williams, who died
on March 20 from “ongoing heart conditions.”
Gooden said that the school will set up a scholarship
to honor Williams’ memory. A moment
of silence was taken prior to adjournment.
The next regularly scheduled El Segundo
School Board meeting is calendared for Tuesday
evening, April 24. •
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