Tomorrow, our students will compete in four MDCP competitions at Victor Valley College, including automotive, construction, welding, and photography. Next week, students will also participate in the digital design competition, a real world branding design challenge. Finally, in our construction pathway, students are currently preparing for the SoCal CIEF build competition. This year's project is a doghouse and a shed structure that will ultimately be donated to the Town of Apple Valley Animal Shelter. Students have been working incredibly hard and will also participate in a one-day build competition this Saturday in Bakersfield as part of their preparation. As you can see, our CTE students continue to represent Apple Valley High School with talent, dedication, and commitment to real world learning. Our senior class had a Valentine's Day photo booth on campus on February 13th. Students and staff could have their pictures taken individually or in a group, and it was so much fun.
So I know you rearrange the spreadsheet to reduce the numbers but that gives no indication of their chances or anything. I think that's what's throwing everyone off. >> Well 2500 was the lowest number pulled. That would be you know the first student in if they had that number. >> Right. But by saying >> when I'm sorry. >> No, no, no. I'm just I'm trying to help and maybe make it more confusing by mentioning the >> Attorney Simmons has been working on this before anyways. >> Yeah. Well, second maybe. But the stating the low numbers don't don't that how low the numbers has no effect on anything. That's why I think throwing some people off. >> That's true. >> It doesn't increase your odds. It doesn't your number 10,000 is just as likely to get picked as number 1,000 or number one. So, they only rearrange the numbers to What's that?
So, I'm going to turn it over to Kathy Carlo, who is assistant principal at Norton and Chapman. >> Hi, good evening. So, one more quick note before we finally hear from the coaches themselves. Um, as we talked about, coaching really stems from a lot of really good professional development. So, a few examples of the professional development that not only the coaches have attended, but administrators as well, um, would be the instructional coaching with Isabelle Stevenson from Partners for Educational Leadership, where we actually learned how to be effective coaches. Um and currently the science of reading master class which is sponsored by the Connecticut State Department of Education um keeping us up to date on as Azra said all the latest research on literacy and then you know the administrators and the RAMs passing that through the system to make sure that ultimately it has a direct impact on student learning.
Um, but starts with the a Ora, please hold. Thank you. >> Hello. As a Lexington band student, >> if you want to raise the mic, sorry, can you raise the mic? >> Hello. As a Lexington band student, I can attest to Mr. Baragon being a great teacher. Before he came, many of us had not learned anything of music and were not very much looking forward to it. And with him here, many of us have learned many valid life lessons through stories that com e effortlessly combine music and lessons like I said and many times he's motivated us to go forward even though we don't want to or music just seems too hard. And right now we are at a level where we can play level four music, which is about equal to high school sometimes. And many of us would hate having to switch teachers again because after Mr.
We had our Buffand Tough boys volleyball game take place on February 26th. Our junior boys faced our senior boys, and the seniors came out with a win. We're now planning to have the winning team go up against a group of teachers or staff for more fun. Last night we held our annual well last night we held our annual future freshman night and it was a huge success. Incoming freshmen got to hear from our ASB president Effie and Mr. Goodro. Then the future freshies and their families had some time to explore elective and sports options for next school year. Looking forward, we are very excited to have the future freshmen on campus next week for tours of AVHS. ASB is planning a lot of fun activities and our amazing print production program has swag bags ready for them to start up the year. Incoming freshmen will get to choose their classes next week while on campus and we can't wait to meet them.
>> No, that's not >> exactly. That's one >> the way I understood everyone is assigned a number that applies. >> Yes. >> And they gen random generally pick those numbers based on random generation. >> Right. >> Every student is assigned >> a number >> their lottery number right from 1,000 to 10,000. >> So I have my ID going into it so I know what my ID number is and what I'm looking for. >> I'm randomly assigned one of those numbers. But the lower the number, we're choosing from low to high. So the low number, it could be the last one assigned in the rotation, but the lowest number is the student who gets accepted first. So the low number does matter. >> Isn't that after they picked though? >> So you're saying the lower being assigned a low number, I guess, is my point. Has no effect on anything.
Um the way we do that is from working really really closely with the Rams and then all of our teachers as well. We have grade level team meetings where we are analyzing data and making decisions for our kids. Faculty meetings where we're sharing a lot of the PD teacher networks where teachers are teaching and coaching one another. And then as administrators also the post observation feedback that we give when we're going in and seeing the teachers work with their students and then getting a chance to sit down with them and giving them that live feedback in the moment which is really powerful. And then of course ultimately benefits our kids. So now we will finally hear from the coaches themselves. Christine, >> so to add to what Kathy talked about with professional development, one professional development in particular that I think made a huge impact on on us was during one of our district instructional leaders uh meetings where we read an excerpt from this uh book, Switch, where they talked about finding those bright spots to create and leverage for a larger impact.
Graves left, we had to go through many different teachers before we finally got him. Thank you. >> Thank you. Thank you to all of our students that joined us tonight to share your perspective. The board appreciates you um sharing tonight. We will now be moving on to our reports of association. If I believe he's here, but if we could have ESTA president Jeff Morgan Stern. Oh, never mind. He is not here. We'll move Heather Hunter. Heather Hunter from CSCA. They might be in the lounge. I'm >> here. Good evening, president, trustees, superintendent, and members of the community. Thank you for the opportunity to speak on behalf of our dedicated classified professionals. Tonight, I want to begin by expressing our deep appreciation for the district's continued investment in professional development. Our classified employees are essential to the daily functioning and long-term success of our schools. Apparently, I sorry when I ran over um and providing >> with meaningful learning opportunities shows the district's commitment to equity, growth, and student support.
Thank you for all your continued support of our students and programs. It is an honor to represent Apple Valley High School and share the incredible things happening on our campus. Thank you for your time and remember, Sunundevil pride is contagious. Thank you. At this time, board members and the superintendent are welcome to thank student representatives for their presentations this evening. So, we will start with Renee Longshore. Um, yes, good evening. Um, thank you all for being here. Uh, thank you to our students who stepped up to be leaders tonight and speak to us. Um, I know we always enjoy hearing of the wonderful things that are going on at your schools. And I know that um you know at least for moving forward um with thinking about like activities and that sort of thing. Um thank you just for posting all those activities online um on our calendars.
>> Well, not if all not if 500 of kids got lower number than that, doesn't matter. Once all numbers are out there, then you say who what's the lowest number that was drawn? It could be number 3,000. Every other number is higher than that. So 3,000 is the lowest number. If the student has 3,000, they get in. >> But my point, if you're assigned number one on the list or 1,000, whatever the lowest number is. >> Yeah. >> You don't have any greater odds of getting in. >> No, >> that's my point. >> Well, well, >> it doesn't change your number. >> You would because that's the lowest number. No one can get a number lower than that. So you'll definitely get in. >> You still >> Well, I want to explain it again how I understand it because he's making a point. She's saying no.
And it was really in that moment that we kind of thought about our roles and how coaching is really one of the the most important parts of our day and it's really something that we try to prioritize. So finding those bright spots in order to create that ripple effect, right? Not only are we looking at student achievement, we're also looking at um teachers supporting their teacher networks. So we actually have a video clip from um one of our second grade teachers at Highland that kind of highlights that ripple effect. Coaching is exactly what it sounds like. It is somebody who's there for you to support you and guide you along the way, cheerlead you. But another very important aspect of this role is to provide new learning to teachers. I remember for instance when we changed our approach to the phonics um instruction in our district and at first we the teachers needed a lot of new new information, new instruction up front.
A special thank you goes to the district for supporting our instructional assistants who will be attending next week's CSEA pareducator conference. This conference is one of the most impactful learning opportunities for our IAS statewide. strengthening instructional practice, deepening understanding of student needs, and empowering staff with strategies they can bring directly back to the classroom. Your support ensures our students benefit from highly trained, highly motivated PAR educators who are at the heart of our instructional programs. It's also my honor to highlight the extraordinary work of classified staff across the district. These recognitions were submitted by administrators, co-workers, and community members. They represent only a fraction of the dedicated uh demonstrated everyday. Sorry, apparently I'm really out of shape, you guys. Um, take your time. Okay. So, Sochi Abad, senior administrative assistant for masterfully coordinating LCAP meeting logistics, keeping community engagement running smoothly with professionalism and grace.
All the people that put the work into that uh the people that reach out to us and tell us about those events going on. I know that I love visiting um school sites. I know fellow board members all love visiting f our school sites because you guys are the reason we do the job that we do. So thank you for that. Um I want to recognize um Rio Vista ladies. Well done. A team of women stepping up for women's uh you know leadership and history month. This is amazing just to watch you and your confidence and such a cute theme. So welldeveloped. So good job. Um HDPA. Um, I love the tag team. That was awesome. You guys compliment each other so well. Um, I still remember my senior pictures. So, that's something you'll remember always. Um, the Museum of Tolerance has to be my favorite memory.
He's back to Well, he's the same point. So, okay, the the number that the students are getting to get to the lottery is the number based on the application. We understand that. Now we're drawing numbers and it doesn't matter what the number is that they have. If that number was pulled first, that person is the number one, right? >> No, >> it might appear on the list initially as the first one on the list and then everybody else who's pulled their numbers would show up and match with that student. But at the end of the lottery, that spreadsheet is sorted from low to high. The the the number that was assigned to you. So say I'm in the lottery. >> So that which is what's confusing because you're saying that but he's not saying that. He's not saying that. I'm not understanding. >> No, I'm saying what she's saying.
But the second part of that is then the teacher now has to be learning with his or her students in the classroom. And that is where that co coach's role really shines. That person is right there alongside you to model for you, support you, guide you, show you that you're on the right track, and to make tweaks along the way. I feel like what that ultimately amounts to is greater student achievement in our classroom. Our students can now reach their learning targets because we're providing that explicit instruction alongside the coach showing us the right steps to take. In turn, the teachers are then sharing their learning with other teammates in our grade level. We're talking at lunches. We're talking at grade level meetings. We're visiting each other in the classroom during our lessons and sharing our learning together. So, it's really been such a wonderful experience to receive coaching.
Recognize DJ Alberian, program support secretary, for his strong birth ethic, willingness to help, and for serving as an inspiration to students with disabilities with his upcoming keynote speech. Stephen Schickler, EIT, for always stepping in to help in tackling difficult tasks without hesitation. And the network analysts at the district office whose work on our firewall upgrade, MFA rollout, and virtualization hypervisor will save the district thousands of dollars, even if none of us know what those words mean. Um to Lordis Aila at Gilbert High School for exemplifying service with a smile and supporting students, families, and staff with positivity and precision. Jonathan Barber and Belinda Inskeep for building strong family connections and organizing multiple major parent engagement events this month. Melissa Rosales, whose commitment to students, events, and campus testing coordination transformed the library into a warm, welcoming space despite the limited access. To Erica Gangnith, LMT, for co-leading AI and library workshops and bringing invaluable day-to-day expertise to the department.
So, were you guys able to go on it? Okay. Yeah. Um, it I mean, it's just amazing. And the acts of kindness, I think, is probably the best idea ever. So, I hope you guys enjoy that. Um, Jilly at Granite Hills High School. Well done, girl. and you had your own cheering team. That was amazing. So, yay. Yay for the cheering team, too. Um, I loved hearing all the things you guys have done these last two months. Um, your CTE competitions. Um, the, uh, internship with General Atomics, what a wonderful opportunity for our students at Granite Hills High School. Um, I personally am looking forward to your field day. I was there last year and I'm looking forward to it again. Um, and a big congrats to both of our soccer teams there. I mean, phenomenal both both taking league like that. Um, all right.
I'm saying that doesn't they they pull let's say they pull 500 numbers, right? Because there's going to be 500 seats. So everyone gets a number. Then they pull 500 numbers. And of that 500 number, whatever was the lowest of the 500 numbers, which could be 6,000, that would be the lowest number. Everyone else has a higher number. So they they drop below that person. See what I'm saying? So you have >> Yeah. >> You have everybody has a number, but then we're only going to pull 500 numbers. >> It can be a number anywhere from a th00and to 10,000. So now when we have all the numbers we sort out what was the lowest number of all those numbers was 6,000. >> Why do they have to do that? >> Like to make it confusing this that's the state's process. >> So one second. >> Okay.
>> I promise it wasn't scripted. Like that was truly truly her firsthand account of how it's really helped and impacted her in her everyday practice. And so she really did a nice job of highlighting how her learning is then spread within her grade level. And it actually now that with our professional growth model, it's spreading to our teacher networks, right? Because we're not exclusive to our grade levels. We are helping each other grow and progress. Um I think about my own experience when I was in third grade teaching third grade at Highland and Amarie as my coach um supported me in so many different ways. But I think about particularly when the RAM position opened and I wasn't quite sure and she was really able to kind of talk me through how certain qualities would you know make me a good fit for this role.
Lord Lordis Aila, Secretary of School Support, for providing comfort, support, and advocacy for students and families, and for her contributions to this staff synergy crew. Rainey Newwin, LVN, for consistently going above and beyond to ensure student safety, wellness, and responsive care. and the classified staff of Catella High School recognized as the backbone of campus operations, ensuring a safe, clean, welcoming learning environment every day. Britney Chase, instructional aid for supporting new staff, assisting across campus, and helping integrate special education students into GenEd programs. Yini Pascal Molina, community schools coordinator at Hope, not CSEA, but we'll still recognize her. um whose leadership has created unprecedented levels of parent engagement and inclusive programming. Office staff at Magnolia High School for delivering top tier customer service. Oops, we're going to skip the rest because we don't have time, but I will send it one more. Okay, we'll go fast.