Mt. Tallac mid-year graduates celebrated at LTUSD board meeting, community meeting March 1

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a recap of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District board meeting on February 9, 2023.

The public is invited to attend the State of the District Community Conversation on March 1, 2023, at 6 p.m. in the South Tahoe High School's student union. During his report, Superintendent Todd Cutler said the evening will include a presentation from him and staff members on the state of the school district as well as the work happening on the Local Accountability Control Plan (LCAP). This will be followed by an engaging conversation with attendees who will be asked to discuss District successes and improvement opportunities. Refreshments and snacks will be served.

During the meeting, the mid-year graduates of Mt. Tallac High School were celebrated. Principal Pat Harnett and the school's staff were there to honor the now-former students. Mr. Harnett gave accolades to them for their significant accomplishments and noted that the graduates overcame many challenges to reach graduation. He is proud of the fact that Mt. Tallac is a place that provides students find a path to their future. KayliAnn Sanchez shared that after being at Mt. Tallac for a term, she learned that she could achieve anything that she put her mind to. Board members commented that hearing students speak about their exciting futures and positive experiences at Mt. Tallac High provides board members with the “why” to serve.

Based on LTUSD Classroom Environmental Improvement Plan, the Board approved the District’s vision for pro-social learning environment pilot classrooms. The pilot teachers are eager to see their instructional-led designs come to fruition which helps promote student agency and engagement.

As part of the LTUSD Sustainability Plan, the Board heard an informative presentation on the activities planned for the upcoming projects. The District has limited funding to meet its plan goals and is looking at alternative options. Board members discussed updating electrical switches, dual pane windows, vacancy sensors, and boiler systems. The conversation will continue into future meetings.

Greg Isom from Isom Advisors provided a detailed analysis of the November 2022 bond measure and noted the bond fell just short of the votes necessary to pass the measure. The Board discussed pursuing a facilities bond measure in November 2024. The District has many facilities that are in need of upgrading for the health and safety of our students and staff.

The meeting summary was provided by Teresa Schow, the executive assistant to the Superintendent and the Lake Tahoe Unified School District public information officer.

In the picture above: Celebrating Mt. Tallac Mid-Year Graduates during LTUSD February 9, 2023, Board Meeting. Pictured from left to right: Pat Harnett, Trustee Reilly, Julia Russell, Trustee Mansfield, Bettina Wilson, Marcos Godoy, KayliAnn Sanchez, Trustee Turnbull, Karen Nighswonger, Trustee Hetherton, Jen Seely, Sara Justice, Amy Jackson.