I was glad I got to see that. Um the students had all their tables, all their swag out there and they each had their letters and um they did a countdown and they all signed at once. So it was really really spectacular. um attended the PTSA Secondary Honorary Service Awards, which is always um a wonderful event um to see um teachers, our parents, administrators honored. Um open house at Oxford Academy. Um I was really tired, but I went um kind of strong arm. I have um a speech students at um my school at Franklin and um they did a really great thing and invited incoming seventh grade parents and students to come and see what's going on at um the school and I think um if I don't know if any of the other uh junior highs are doing that I think it's fantastic. um they had a a large crowd coming um and folks that I just randomly, you know, said hello to said that they were um incoming seventh grade students and I met my student there.
Data that causes a staff member to spend five hours away from the job that they are assigned to do is the difference. And that is why California School Boards Association in context has given us the language that it is directed by the board, not a single board member. So that if the board of trustees as a body would like that information and I am to redirect staff's work, then it comes from the board as a body. That's the context. So I will um get California School Boards Association um information if something has changed, but legally that has always been their stand because um as a body you are each together. When you individually start um asking um that could create quite a change in the dynamic of what um employees do every day. And so it basically is a protection to make sure they can get their work done um on any given day and not be derailed to do other things.
already in line. It's too late to get up. By the time the people in this line get up, we will have been going at this for over an hour. I think that's enough. The people who are in line now. Paul, uh Paul Kendall, six Revena Road. I'm not going to speak for or against. I'm not I don't have a strong opinion either way. I have a couple of questions uh related to uh some of the wording and then just want to make sure there's uh people that are considering this understand that it's not just about uh preserving existing buildings but so the two things are the definition of demolition in here uh seems to be broad. It doesn't seem to be only the face of the building. It says any facade of the building. Uh so if that is working with uh se 3662 [Music] uh it seems like even if somebody needed a permit to do something on the rear of a building that's not visible from the public way that they would need to come before this commission to go before the building commissioner could issue that.
So, I was really glad that I went uh for that reason, but also to see um project-based learning. Uh the students were talking up in the science the science rooms were buzzing. They were actually talking about how uh they um solved their science projects and they talked about how um you know the there was the out of five students there was that one leader that knew oh this is the way we got to do this project and they let him do it and it failed and then there was a second person that said oh but you we let them do it and I know this is the way to do it and it failed and so by the third time they said look we don't want to fail this pro this project. So they started collaborating and these were seventh grade students that had come to that conclusion.
We want to provide data. We want to provide you the information, but the expectation from California School Boards Association was that it comes as a direction from the board as a whole. And I just want to clarify that when I ask for information, it isn't with the intent of pulling anyone from their job or redirecting uh direction to for frivolous pursuit. Um it is important to be informed as a board member and as I have a question come up or I need data to make an informed decision um it's important that I have that data otherwise it's just a shot in the dark. um if I'm not able to have data to make decisions in a timely manner, it stops our work and our job as a board. And um which is very important too as we seek to give uh direction for this district.
So I want to make sure that's what's the intent. It seems a bit broad. It probably just needs a better definition. Paul I'm gonna pause you there. Is that a question or Yeah. So, it's it's clarification on that. And then the other component, why why don't we do a piece of mail? You want to pause the time it please? Um, council, do you want to address that or do you want to let the committee address that question? Mr. Moderator, I have the author of the bylaw here with us, our consultant, and I believe I told you in advance if it would be okay if she would address this question. If she if she's the expert answering the question. Absolutely. She's the expert at answering this question. Absolutely. Oh, you've grown tall and Well, if you can get the microphone to move, you can pull the whole stand.
So there you go. uh attended man the Manzanar pilgrimage which um you know it just um you have no words when you're there and um to see the pilgrimage um people come uh year after year to um really pay homage to um the folks that uh were in termed there and it's a fabulous learning experience for our students. So kudos to everybody who put that together. Um, I served as a judge for the pitch contest um, across the way. There was a rivalry between Gilbert and Valencia high schools. Um, and uh, the students um, pitched their their products. Um, they pitched their businesses and um, oh my gosh, it was really difficult. It was probably one of the most difficult things that I've had to do um to actually like choose. Um we really had to get nitpicky uh with with their presentations, but they all knocked it out of the park.
Um so and I want you to know I'm not speaking on my own. I spoke with CSBA um in my masters of governance courses. I explained the situation and um they did not agree um with that. In fact, they encouraged me if I couldn't get the data to file a public records request every time I needed data. Um and this is CSBA um giving me this recommendation. And who CSBA? No, no, but who like uh the teachers in my classes for masters of governance. So there are CSBA instructors, members, um leaders in CSBA, but it's the recommendations are in writing in the gamut. If you have you accessed that to see why the recommendations are made. I have researched it. I did bring it before the board. Um last no in gamut though you log in and you can see all of their recommendations in writing from their from the actual organization and with legal overseeing it.
Oh, I got it. Now, you you must have some good good vitamins here. Um uh yes, this is the uh standard uh guidelines that it's this is the standardized law that's been tested in court. And yes, so the definition of demolition, I should back up a second. So, anything that's reviewable would be something that's viewable from the public way. But that's not what that's not what it says. That's my point. It's very clear visible from anywhere outside of the building. That's the one part in the in the in the bylaw that does not say from a public way. So, it broadens that. The whole the whole bylaw is only for those things visible from the public way. So if you've got something on the back of the building, you have a definition and then you have an application in another section that says a So I'm just like I said that's that's just a concern of I don't think it was the intent but it the way it reads and and and again I'm just bringing that up as a u so okay sounds like sounds like the intent is what I think the intent is but yes actually and I can say this is the standard this is the one that's been tested the standard bylaw that's been tested in court.
These students built up their businesses. They had to market it. Um and uh they had samples. They had to set out a table. Um it was just really uh amazing. um talked about the ambassador installation. Um I also attended uh the ground swell gala where um uh Jose Lara from Gilbert was uh one of the recipients, one of three uh recipients for um that amazing event. They had students present their work there um and uh and uh before the the gala which is always um enriching. uh Pageant of Hope. Uh I um haven't been able to go the last couple of years. And um what they do is um they uh they take student art and they recreate it on the stage in ways that you you can't even imagine. And um you have to go. That's all I can tell you. Um, if you think about the, uh, Lagona Arts, um, Pageant of the Masters, it's based on that, um, premise.
And that's what goes out to every school board in the state of California. Um the two um officers I talked to, they had been longstanding with CSBA. Who are they? And they were shocked. I can definitely bring their names. I'll look them up for you and bring their names, but they were shocked um that board members were not receiving um data or information when requested. I'm more than happy to make contact with California School Boards Association and see if they can provide some feedback um and maybe a presentation if necessary in June. Okay, let's do that. That may uh So, are we able to put it as an action item or No, it's not. There's no there's no agenda ite. No, she wants it moved to be put. So, I want it to be an action item to revise a governance handbook. Saying, well, let's um get back with us on it and see what their timeline is on doing that.
So um legal counsel you know at the attorney general's office has found that those definitions and then the overall for the public way seems to have um is reconciled correctly. Okay. Thank you for thanks for that answer. You want to start the timer please? So my second question is to uh to the commission. you have a quorum set at four, which is unusual, and then you have uh your decision at a simple majority, which is again odd. And so, particularly when you have a time frame that you have set up and you have to then wrangle more members. Just wanted to understand the the reason for having a higher number. You have a supermajority for a quorum, uh, but then only have a simple majority for taking action. Yeah, I I wish I could speak to why that um has played out. That's um how it's that's not what MGL says.
Uh, but I think our students do a better job and our teachers do a better job of that. And then, of course, uh, Tuesday, the AI and E cadence, uh, parent town hall. Uh, I thought that was really good and I I have the same sentiments. Uh, we need to do a few more of them. Um and lastly uh I attended the Affinity uh parent group meeting. Um, I think that, um, we learned a lot and, um, with the with what's going on, uh, in the nation, there are a lot of, um, people that are traumatized and hurt, um, scared. And so, I think, um, that AUHSD having these really important gatherings are, um, are are extremely important and valuable to the community. Thank you. Thank you. Um I also had the opportunity to attend the color color and light student art exhibition. Um and I also joined my colleagues for the community schools leading and learning lab site visit and we're honored uh to welcome the NEA president uh Becky Pringle.
So, we we can bring it forward at some point. We just don't know we're going to be able to get the information in a timely manner like before our uh summer break. Okay. Anything else? And I'm I'm not sure um with close session um I know we have negotiations but can we um do we have to add that we would have board discussion about negotiations in close session as part of closed sessions discussion about negotiations. So as a board we could have discussions just as a board in close session in closed. Absolutely. It has to do with personnel with the lead negotiator Jeremiah Harrison. Yeah. Yeah. like we do every every close session. We have that's why it's agendaized that way. It's a closed session. So the negotiator would have to be in there. Yes. Right. Yes. Because they are the ones that would take direction from the board back to negotiations.
So that's that's not the basis of MGL says simple majority for both. So why do why does ours say four for a quorum? Uh let's double check what it says. Says four for a quum. It does in 324.3 it says excuse me 324.6 members of the commission shall constitute. Well, let's not argue about what it actually been that's been what's been vetted by the attorney general's office. So, I I don't know is the answer. I don't know the answer. Okay. Um and then so the other component that I was going to say is uh we've talked about preserving the buildings. Uh just to be clear, this is any activity. So, if you want to have a blank if so take where uh we do the farmers market, somebody wants to construct something, it also is there. So, it has to be approved. All alterations or buildings have to be approved by this commission.
So thank you for everyone that participated in that and put that together. Um had the opportunity to attend the PTA honorary service awards. Um, uh, President O'Neal and I attended the Embassy of Spain visit at Second Margin High School and Anaheim High School. I just want to thank our DA programs, uh, for being a part of that and showcasing the incredible work that they've done. Um, I attended Supervisor Chavey's children and family health fair and I want to give a shout out to our MAC students uh, for all their support during that event. They actually got to participate in one of the cookoffs with a celebrity chef that was there on campus and they used uh, produce uh, from the Mac. So, uh, thank you to them for all their help. also attended the Anaheim state of the city, the ambassador installation banquet, the Anaheim High School DA banquet, the budget committee meeting.
Yes. But if it we as a board just wanted to discuss something, could we do that and then pull them in and and discuss it with them? I think that we'll be negotiating with them outside of we will be negotiating with them and that's not what we we're supposed to do. We're just supposed to hear from both sides and then give them direction. We shouldn't be negotiating with them directly. I'm sorry. Negotiating with with with the bargaining because when we we do when once we say the language negotiations, you're negotiating with the bargaining units. Yeah. And now, you know, we are the ones that give directives to to the people who the negotiators to these are the things you need to go discuss and bring back information. And so once we begin to have the conversation outside of that, we are now negotiating and and that's not our place.
I'm not saying that's good or bad. We just been spending a lot of time talking about preserving buildings. This isn't just about preserving buildings. You would need approval for any construction. Yes. Other than the exclusions that are set up like paint color and that and uh roof shingles and the exclusions that are set up. Yes. Thank you. Thank you. I am Lori Dudley from Chestnut Street and um I'm also a historical romance writer. So I appreciate history, but I also have learned through history what happens when you give your rights of um public rights to just a few people. Um the these historical guidelines, I actually printed them out. They're 13 pages long. Um and it's not always what it says but what it doesn't say to um these guidelines as they were written. It says that it doesn't involve paint as she had said in in roofing colors.
Um had the opportunity to attend the band spring concert which is a combination of both Anaheim and Sycamore Junior High School's band which is incredible performance. Also had the opportunity to attend capstone presentations at Anaheim High School, Magnolia High School and Sycamore Junior High School. And then I am currently enrolled in the masters in governance course with the California schoolboard association and one of our courses was school finance. Uh so we uh we had to bring in our um interim budget report. Um and ours was actually one of the wellorganized ones. Uh so I want to give a shout out to Dr. Nen and her team. Um all of the charts and like the state forms in the back. Um they highlighted our report. So thank you to you. Um and then also attended the artificial intelligence parent uh town hall. I want to thank uh Tyler Sherman and also echo my colleagues comments about continuing that work and showcasing that to our parents and families.
We don't negotiate. We they tell us and we tell them how much we can go and then they go back and share back up. That's why we have negotiators to do so. Yes. I recognize and and they do such a good job with negotiations. That's not what I'm saying. I definitely want them involved in the conversation. I was just wondering as a board if we're allowed to talk about it as a body at all. That's what we talk about when they're coming to close to have a conversation with us. That's the talking part portion. We don't talk anymore outside of that. Okay. Did I miss it? No. Okay. Okay. Thank you for the clarification. Anything further? Anything further? No, that was it. Okay. Anybody else? I was going to I forgotten what I was going to say. So I'll pass. Okay. Well, there's always next meeting Amanda.