ELAC Meeting # 1 Follow Up

🌟 CAVA ELAC #1 Follow-Up Highlights

Meeting Info

• Presenter: Caitlin Ayers

• Translator: Florisela Allen

• Next ELAC Meeting: Thursday, January 15, 2026, 3–4 PM (Zoom)

🧾 Key Agenda Highlights

1. Review & Approval Items

   • Agenda and Bylaws for SY 2025–26

2. Formal Meeting Requirements

   • Reviewed Robert’s Rules of Order.

   • Roles reaffirmed: Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary.

3. ELAC Responsibilities

   • Advise school staff on English Learner Programs.

   • Help with School Needs Assessments.

   • Promote attendance awareness among families.

   • Review and provide input on LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan).

4. LCAP / Student Achievement

   • Required by state and federal government for funding.

   • ELAC reviews sections related to English Learners, Title III, and EIA-LEP funds.

   • Goal: ensure alignment between funding, programs, and student progress.

5. Public Comment

   • Submit comments before meeting via email: caayers@caliva.org.

6. Uniform Complaint Procedure

   • Outlined process for discrimination or educational complaints.

   • Reference: Parent & Student Handbook, page 49.

7. Election Information

   • Reviewed election roles and upcoming nomination opportunities.

8. Attendance Importance

   • Shared resources from LC University and COMPASS Department:

     • Attendance orientation videos (English & Spanish)

     • FAQs and compliance guides

   • Contact Attendance Advocates for support:

     • MJ De Paz Lopez – Maricopa, San Diego

     • Larissa Nelson – Los Angeles

     • Sidney Buckley – Sonoma, San Mateo, San Joaquin

     • Tranae Dunn – Kings, Fresno, Sutter

9. Comments & Suggestions

   • Families encouraged to share input for next meeting agenda.

10. Adjournment

• Meeting adjourned after all motions carried.