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You were incredible. So, um, CSI exit is something to be noted. Uh, and um, I loved hearing that the TK building and some of the favorite things that are going on at the schools from each of the students. Um, looking into their future was something else, too. Knowing that USC is something you can strive for. Um, and while there are students out here today that will not choose to go to college, that's okay, too. Um, I've had my student adviserss tell me, "We don't always want to go to college. We want to go right into our career." And I value that as well. We just want to be sure every student is prepared for whichever pathway they choose. Hi, Desert Premiere. Um, Angelica and Jaden, I get to see you in other capacities and the smiles and the giggles are always there. So, I love that about you.
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>> implement this program and test it simultaneously. >> Yes. >> Any other questions or discussions? >> All those in favor? >> I >> Thank you. >> Motion carries. J6 additional staffing Miss Linselada. >> Good evening, President Micronis, governing board members. Tonight I come before you to ask for a PE teacher for Tangerine Farms K8 next year. They are currently uh sitting at 635 for their enrollment for next year with a projection of 72 with new students coming daily. The addition of this position for next year will be costneutral uh as we shift some some staffing pieces.
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Um, but tonight, what I took away is the collaboration that is going on now between AVA and um, High Desert Premiere because you share a principal and an assistant principal. And while th those collaborations have happened um with parents to see that you guys are doing things together is impressive. And then finally that comment of HDPA where every student finds their way. It's true. It's true. And so um good job and keep calling that out. We know we want to keep it a little bit under low because we don't want tons of kids to want to go there. We've had that conversation before. We can promote it way too big. We're not going to do that. We want it to be special like it is. And then Granite Hills High School. Julie, I too heard um that you were amazing yesterday. It's out there. Right.
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I'm happy to answer any questions for you. Can I get a motion? >> I move that the governing board approve the following additional staffing. One PE teacher at Tangerine Farms K8 school effective for the 2026 2027 school year. >> Can I get a second? >> Second.
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So, for those of you that don't know, um Jill's on the um cheer team and the stunt team and um they have a competition because it's an athletic um competition that they participate in. Right. It is. Yeah. Yeah. So, it's official and they they do really well and they they are um competing and so congratulations on that. Um I did not know that you had four students going to UCLA at this point, but I will tell you that um Christian is an adviser and was here this morning and he is going to UCLA and told the kids in the room in the elementary group, it was the minute he said where he was going. So, it was a big deal to the elementary students and them talking about what they were doing is pretty cool, too. Um, the the fact that um your skills um model of excellent honor for um a chapter is great and we look forward to hearing about how that goes at nationals.
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>> Any questions or discussion? All those in favor? I >> I motion carries. >> Thank you, >> Mr. Galagosski. Uh discussion and approval of an NAU Americaore senior program. >> Good evening, President Mcronis, governing board members, Dr. Strereer, senior staff, and all our guests. Uh, this memorandum of understanding between the Morirana Unified School District and Northern Arizona University's Americanore seniors program authorizes clear, sorry, cleared volunteers to work with students at Twin Peaks K8 School. The Americanore Senior Foster Grandparent Program connects adults aged 55 and older with students to provide mentorship and tutoring support. Volunteers receive training and a modest stipen for their service. Americanore will also provide liability insurance coverage and complete background checks for the volunteers. Legal council has reviewed and approved the agreement recommending minor revisions and the inclusion of an addendum that provides additional protections for the district. Um, these additional protections include ability to cancel the contract due to any conflict of interest, um, failure to honor immigration laws, or the compromising of the student confidentiality under FURPA.
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And while you hope other kids will go to compete, we know they will be going. So, um it's going to happen. And then finally, Apple Valley High School. Um Effie, I I knew that you were Mr. Sunundevil I missed that night because I was not feeling well. Um, but sometimes it's better that the superintendent isn't in the room when some of those things are going on because I might have to look the other way. Um, however, I'm proud of you and I want you to know that I did not disclose which college you were going to. So, for um the audience, Effie pulled me aside um last month during a student advisory and told me that he had gotten into his dream school and asked me to keep it quiet until he got to announce it at the board meeting. So, I've been cheering from behind.
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This renewal be effective for a term of three years. Any questions? >> Can I get a motion? I move that the governing board approve the attached memorandum of understanding and addendum between the Northern Arizona University Americanore Seniors Program and the Morirana Unified School District to permit cleared foster grandparents to mentor students at Twin Peaks K8 School. >> Can I get a second? >> Second.
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I did tell his mama that I'm really sad for her, but I'm very excited for her, too. Um and then the college and career fair and the fact that we have interns going again to General Atomics. These are paid interns for those of you that don't realize it. High school students that are getting industry um internships and getting to put their skills to work and it's incredible that um they do that with us. And FFA just came back from state conference and I heard that they had a wonderful time and did outstanding. Looking forward to an animal show that I'm going to at the fair. >> It'll be a little different than it's been in the past, but good job you guys. All right, we're going to move on to the recognition outstanding representation of district core values. And then after that's over, we'll dismiss the students.
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>> Any questions or discussions? >> Go ahead. >> Okay. Thank you. Um my question is uh are students and and parents signing up for these programs to work with these people or do they just go to the school and are assigned to a class? >> Right. Right. So actually I think this was actually initiated by a teacher who found out about the program um and there they had identified a grandparent that was interested in being a volunteer. So um they identified that person and they got the agreement going based on that. Um, so this will actually cover that request and then once approved, we can look at offering this to other classrooms and reach out to potential volunteers based on that. But we want to get this part cleared first to at least allow the activation of that request and then we can advertise it from there.
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>> We have two we have the the core values and the staff that are getting recognized in that same category. Okay, >> that's what a bunch of these people are. second time around. Last month we had this on the agenda, but um not everybody could be here, so we thought we'd move it to this month. And not everybody's here, so we're going to do it anyway. The CTE programs within Apple Valley Unified School District are models across the region and the state. Representing over two dozen industry pathways, programs across three high school sites, and over 1,500 students, these programs help students build technical competence, essential skills, and a launch pad to success. The two CTE coordinators in ABUSD, Emily Cornwell and Gretchen Pratt, work tirelessly to make certain that these pathway programs have the resources to succeed. Together they have worked in our region to write successful grant proposals.
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>> And would this be during school hours? >> Yes. >> Any other questions? >> Yeah. So, so I would I would say I would offer that there are probably other schools in more need of this kind of activity than Twin Peaks, right? So, the one of the reasons we kind of looking at as a pilot to because the request did come directly from the teacher at Twin Peaks and so we wanted to get this established here and then if we can bring it to other schools, love to have that conversation and that consideration. I agree. >> Okay. Thanks. >> Thank you. >> And looking at the MOU, I noticed that it's mostly going to be tutoring. So, um I just wanted to bring that to all of our attention. >> Absolutely. >> Excuse me. Uh any other questions or discussion? All those in favor? >> I.
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I think we got calls that this week we got two more grants. Um we like those calls and um for equipment projects and other resources totaling millions of dollars over the last several years. Funds that the district would not have received without their diligence and innovative efforts. They coordinate student competitions both locally through MDCP and across the state with Skills USA and other CTSOs. And those are so I'm using a lot of acronyms, but um CTE, career technical education, CTSO, career technical student organizations. Our students compete and win at unprecedented levels. This year they include our middle grade students as you heard the Sandia students speak about tonight from three school sites, Vanguard, Sandia, and Sitting Bull Academy. Oh, I remembered which ones. Um they will add to the competition at Skills USA at the state and the renowned how renowned RCTA programs are in this district for student excellence.
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>> Motion carries. J8. Discussion and approval of the American National Red Cross facility use agreement. Mr. DoDowski. >> Yes. This facility use agreement grants the American Red Cross access to Morirana High School, Morirana Middle School, Mountain View High School, and Picture Rocks Elementary School to provide services to individuals affected by a disaster. The American Red Cross may utilize these facilities as service centers or shelters for individuals and their pets. Red Cross officials and volunteers will remain on site to coordinate all activities if this was ever initiated on any of those campuses. Representatives from the American Red Cross in coordination with the Morirana Unified School District facilities department staff have visited all four locations and determined that available amenities are sufficient to support the community in the event of a crisis. Legal counsel has reviewed and approved the agreement and recommended the addition of a rider to provide enhanced protections for the district.
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So, while you've waited a long time for this certificate and this recognition publicly, you cover the values, every value that we have in in this district of Apple Valley as far as dignity, authenticity, community, and service. And I'm handing you the wrong one before I even did it. >> This is the right one. >> Thank you. >> Congratulations. Can I have the board join us for a picture? >> Just wish. Yeah, that would that'd be helpful. Actually, Jeremiah is going to do that part. >> Um Jeremiah and Kristen maybe are coming up to read names. And um I just am going to do a little preview. Tonight, we're proud to celebrate the successful conclusion of our inaugural Aspiring Leaders Program. This year we launched a six session training program specifically designed for our classified staff members who are ready to step into the next chapter of their professional lives.
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These protections include, but are not limited to holding the district harmless from liability claims, requiring proof of insurance, and reimbursement for utilities, food service, or any other additional costs. The Red Cross also understands that the educational operations and district sponsors events have priority in case of these events. Representatives from the American Red Cross shared that they will reach back out within three to five years to request re-evaluation of the facilities um and the agreement. This agreement will remain in effect until then.
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We began week one with 45 attendees. And I want the board to understand and the audience to understand these were not paid trainings. These were voluntary and all they had to do is come and stay if they chose to. But if it wasn't filling their cup, they could leave. It was their choice. Tonight we recognize 31 dedicated part participants who have completed the program. That means they came each time and dedicated that learning and then we went through some mock interviews and some questions. We had the best time as um leaders in the district. Over the past several months they have the individuals have learned some of the core pillars of Apple Valley leadership from navigating our organizational structure and mission to the human side of the work. active listening, building trust, and delivering productive feedback. They participated in numerous practice scenarios to prepare them for the unique transition into leadership roles.
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Any questions? >> Can I get a motion? I move that the governing board approve the facility use agreement and the writer to the facility use agreement between the American National Red Cross and the Morirana Unified School District authorizing the use of Morirana High School, Morirana Middle School, Mountain View High School, and Picture Rocks Elementary as service centers and shelters for individuals and their pets during a disaster. >> Can I get a second? >> Second.
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This was an inspiring, engaging group, and we are proud of the commitment these staff members have shown to their own growth and to the future of our district. Please join me in congratulating the completers of our ABSD aspiring leaders program. I'm going to turn it over to Jeremiah and Kristen, but at the last session, I the the the sessions were typically on a day that I was down the hill as a co-chair for a meeting that occurs at the county level. And I would bust it to get up here and the very first one I got up here, but I did share with the group that I ran a red light. And I think that's all that they remember that I said that I ran a red light. So, I'm disclosing that publicly online. I did do that to get to them. So, so first we have Alisia Avula, >> Amy Castanetta, behind you.
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>> Any questions or discussions? >> All those in favor? I >> I >> motion carries >> J9 is executive session um during and oh excuse me >> okay all person present or >> a motion >> no oh I okay I'll do it no I need a motion >> okay I move that the governing board conduct an executive session pursuant to ARS 38-431.03A5 03 A5 for the purpose of consulting with and/or instructing the board's representative regarding negotiations. >> Can I get a second? >> Second. >> All those in favor? >> I um this is the last item on our agenda. So after we return from executive session, we'll be adjourning. I want to announce our next meetings. So you're are aware our next meetings are scheduled for May 14th, June 11th, and August 13th at 6 PM here. Thank you all for attending.
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