Consider/Approve the Renewal Purchase of Ellevation for the 2026-2027 School Year Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning This purchase supports the renewal of Ellevation, the District’s specialized LPAC management platform, which is essential for the effective implementation and continuous improvement of the District’s bilingual and ESL programs. Emergent Bilingual (EB) s

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5.AF. Consider/Approve the Renewal Purchase of Ellevation for the 2026-2027 School Year Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning This purchase supports the renewal of Ellevation, the District’s specialized LPAC management platform, which is essential for the effective implementation and continuous improvement of the District’s bilingual and ESL programs. Emergent Bilingual (EB) students require targeted linguistic accommodations and program services aligned to the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) to access grade-level instruction and develop academic language proficiency. Ellevation provides a dedicated system designed specifically for managing EB student data, enabling campuses to document, monitor, and implement LPAC decisions with accuracy and consistency across the District. Unlike general student information systems, Ellevation delivers EB-specific functionality, including real-time access to TELPAS proficiency levels, linguistic accommodations, and instructional recommendations aligned to ELPS. This allows educators to intentionally integrate language supports into Tier 1 instruction, strengthening the delivery of content while advancing students’ English language development. The platform supports over 23,000 LPAC meetings annually and ensures that decisions related to identification, placement, accommodations, and progress monitoring are implemented with fidelity. This level of systematization is critical to ensuring that EB students receive consistent equitable access to required linguistic supports across campuses. This investment is reasonable and necessary to sustain high-quality bilingual and ESL program implementation, as it enhances the District’s ability to deliver coordinated, ELPS-aligned instruction and monitor language development at scale. The use of local bilingual (BL) funds is appropriate, as this platform directly supports the specialized instructional needs of Emergent Bilingual students and strengthens the effectiveness of services provided through the bilingual/ESL program. $120,576.75 Local Funds Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the renewal purchase of Ellevation for the 2026-27 school year and delegates authority to the Superintendent, or her designee, to execute contracts and purchases and the best interest of the District. Attachments: ( 1 ) 26_27 Ellevation - MLP 5/28/2026 at 2:40 PM