These students become F1 or F2 exited students. We still have to track them. They will technically still be multil- language students but receive reduced services. Usually a good portion of students who exit get replaced by others coming into the district. Given recent reductions in new student testing, there may be some reduction in multil- language learner numbers for the next year. Uh staffing is uh similar to what was discussed. in the finance minutes. Uh I will skip to the last paragraph which is as we plan to provide a thorough and efficient education for students next year, we are closely monitoring potential reductions in multi- language learner numbers, staff retirements and resignations as well as special education increases. 10% of all budget lines, including all instructional, co-curricular, and extracurricular areas have already already been done in preparing the 2% budget. An explicit plan for exactly which classes may be reduced or increased will be subject to all of this data and new enrollments.
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Student council officers and their sponsor, Mr. Brian Fernandez, who is also one of our PLC team leaders, are in attendance to make a presentation to the board, Mr. President. I will be happy to answer that. for the overnight trip. I second the motion. We have to do it again, so it's not going to be discussed. >> Our trip proposal is to Sedona, Arizona for me to your council. This was created and presented by the new members of the new student council and the advisor Ms. Fernandez. Our agenda is a trip overview, but our objective are about this simulation, our accommodations, food and dining, budget snapshot, and powerful resources. The people attending the trip are Morgan and Rosalind Tone. Princess Constant, Row Williams, Mia Lopez, Ms. Ria Fernandez, and Daniel Khan. Which is seven people total. The student council is planning to a two-day educational trip to Sedona focused on leadership, environmental education, and cultural awareness.
Um and then on that is city county council. Um there's the pit board which is made up of city county people. Um and so um a lot lot of players in there. We've applied for a ready grant of 1.2 million. Um we did get it um to do a lot of work to that building. Um and then um basically that in that grant is an in kind match and so the city county is willing to just donate the building as a match um to it. They Se has agreed to become the owner of the building um and then in turn would lease it to the districts for a dollar. Um, so we we didn't feel like we wanted to take ownership of the building long term, not knowing kind of the unknowns of SEA1 and what that might look like. Um, but CE agreed to that.
Any discussion? Hearing none, Mr. Paleski. I. Mr. Music. I. Mr. Tenario. I. And I vote I. The next item under personnel, I would recommend this evening that the board accept the resignation from Arselly Mengash, fourth grade teacher here at Hamilton Elementary School, effective at the end of the school year. I'll make a motion to approve. I'll second the motion to approve.
uh Cindy Sinata as our finance director and our treasurer collector as well as our town accountant Steph Peton um and uh Don Clark our our director of assessing and as well as Katherine and Beth um and actually all of our staff including our department heads uh put a lot of work into this and um hopefully um hopefully I'll be able to answer any questions you have about that um or uh we could move on to the enterprise funds. Um, at your pleasure there questions that you want to ask, Michael. >> So, I do. Um, Michael, for I was looking through the the the budget document and >> on page three, we talk about the general stabilization fund transfer in at 1.44 million. And then there's another place, I think it's on page 22, if I can get there fast enough, where it's um a different number.
Both pitchers have shined so far. Two innings, one hit, no runs, a walk and two strikeouts so far for Leake. It's 9-1-2 in the Ashland order. It'll start off with Austin Turncliff. Back to the top with Conry and Laro. Still no score. Despite Ashland committing three errors. It remains 0-0. Just one hit each. So Turncliff will lead off. It's five for his first 11, batting 455. He's also driven in five runs. He's also scored five times. Have that kind of production from your nine hole hitter is something that if you do have it, it's often a good team. A lot of the guys in this lineup have been hitting well through four games. Try to set up the top of the lineup here to begin the third. Here comes the first pitch from Leake. That's upstairs. That was pitch number 40 for Leake. Grumbum has thrown 42.
Are there any questions for me? >> Thank you very much. [applause] Thank you. [clears throat] >> Good evening board members. I'm Ashley Hope from North Valley High School and I'm happy to come here tonight dressed in my western attire to show an example of how we get spirited in alternative education. We facilitate spirit spirit weeks at the end of every session. And although a healthy portion of our student body does not always participate, it's always a great turnout for our staff. And this allows for the students to see us, laugh with us, and build more connections that sparks more participation throughout the week. In other news, our counselor Jamie Marino is taking a group of students to Shasta College for a visit this Friday. Students are excited as the reality of growing up and doing adult things are fast approaching for them. We are happy to encourage them and help them along this journey.
I know that folks are like, you know, there's no >> openings. I was just curious if we have anything on. >> So actually that project is still in process. >> Okay. and Dan can share that the ventilation flaps and things of that are currently being installed and re refitted. >> Yes. Yes. >> Not sure what the appropriate word terminology Dan can describe it better, but it's not fully completed. It's still in the process of having that being done. >> Yeah. So, to follow up with that, basically the economizers, the flaps were almost closed and so that wasn't allowing a lot of fresh air in. So, now we've opened those to 40%. Um, meanwhile, we're waiting for um and I believe it was approved on the consent calendar to go ahead and get those economizers um installed. And so that will really help the the the the fresh air as well as I had a team go through all of Morell over the break and make sure that all of the ducting was in place and all the baffles inside the ducting were actuating like they were supposed to.
I'm using my voice to speak up once again. Because transgender kids who aren't out can't speak up. I'm using my voice to help those kids out. To all the transgender kids out there, just know you're not alone. You're loved and don't let this get to you and you're you're seen. I see you and it will be okay. Thank you. >> [applause] >> Thank you. >> [applause] >> Okay, at this time um we don't have a name that was submitted um but it's somebody regarding the Hooker Oak Elementary School recess. Okay. >> Good evening. I guess I didn't put my name on there. So, my name's Jessica Kerns. Um I'm the parent of one first grade student at Hooker Oak Elementary. Um the week of March 23rd, 2026, um Hooker Oak emailed its usual weekly newsletter to families. Oh, sorry. The week of March 23rd, Hooker Oak Is that better?
Some examples of data being monitored to make the best decisions for students are two potential general education classes that may be collapsed to to make room for specialized programs and un underenrolled electives at the high school may be combined or collapsed and pocket redistricting may take place in elementary schools to avoid splitting classes. The meeting was adjourned at 3:52.
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We're going to learn about geology, desert ecosystems, and conservation efforts. We're going to explore the cultural and historical significance of the area including indigenous perspectives. We're going to participate in team building and leadership activities and real-world experience outside of the classroom. And the ultimate goal is to provide a meaningful learning experience that builds leadership skills, provides valuable lessons, and strengthens student connections. That was the trip overview. We have our route post destination. On May 1st, we're on the morning we're planning to depart from Ahwatukee, Arizona at 4:00 a.m. We're going to arrive in Sedona, Arizona at around 7:30 to 8:00 a.m. and we're going to have breakfast at 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. On the midday and afternoon, we're going to tour the Sedona community across Sedona from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. including stops for lunch in Sedona. On the evening, we're going to do team building activities and group reflection.
So the the um the piece that we would have as the the four districts would we we would just be paying a proportional share of the operational cost of the building. Um and um and then we would also put about $5,000 is what we're kind of projecting. Basically, it would go no more than five. I guess I should say it that way into a pot to just do any kind of repairs or things like that throughout a year. So, um proportional share for Clinton Central is right around $20,000 for a year. Um obviously that number fluctuates because it's proportional based on student enrollment in those programs. Um but based off this year, um that's what about that number was. Um, so a great opportunity I think for Clinton Central being the smallest school in the co-op um to have a place to offer our kids a lot of these programs um classes.
Any discussion? Hearing none, Mr. Poleszuk? Aye. Mr. Music? Aye. Mr. Tenario? Aye. And I vote aye. The next item under personnel, Board of School Trustees, it is my privilege and honor to make the following recommendation to you for your consideration. I recommend to the board that they approve to hire Christine Pease as the Superintendent of Schools effective July 1st, 2026. Make a motion to approve. Second it.
And then we had talked about a 1.3 stabilization number um as a transfer and 1.4 four was going to be the additional school allocation if the if the override does not pass, but it was 1.3 because it was 750 on the municipal side plus 600 to balance the budget was what I was what I remember. So I'm just trying to think I'm just trying to understand what the actual amount for the stabilization fund that we are planning to um to move in and and so on. And on page 22 where we look at under general stabilization fund it says the transfers out is one one 1442 369 >> up at the top on page three it's like 1440256. I just what so what is what is the plan around the stabilization fund I guess is the question. >> Okay. And that thank you for bringing that up Brandy because that is the second second clause there in that first um in the first agenda item.
He's finished three. 1-0, it's a foul ball. Ball and a strike. One ball, one strike to Austin Turncliff. Swing and a miss. Good pitch from Leake, it's 1-2. Here comes the 1-2. That's a foul ball straight back. It got through the fencing. And it remains a ball and two strikes. 1-2. That's a pop up past third. He's got room. As Quinn makes the catch. And Austin Turncliff is the first out of the third. Back to the top of the lineup, it's Finn Conry. Conry's over one so far this afternoon. Bases empty, one away. Here comes the first pitch. Off speed upstairs, ball one. Here comes the 1-0. That's a strike. Snapped in there. One ball and one strike. 1-1. It's a ground ball past the mound, fielded by the shortstop. He throws it, he got him. Great play by Brogan Roche. Pitcher Leake trying to grab that ball with his bare hand as it zipped by him.
And as I am also the elective teacher for college and career, I am personally proud of those that are taking this opportunity to visit Chasta College on Friday. That will be this Friday. Um overall, spring is here and our final session of the year is upon us. So, it is safe to say that we are all pulling out the stops to make the end of this year really great and count for our students. And with graduation around the corner, um we as a staff are working together to ensure that we get our seniors proudly across that stage. Thank you.
>> Amazing. Thank you so much. Any other questions? No. Okay. Thank you always. >> Thank you. All right. Next up is 11, superintendent report. Dr. Pentes, >> thank you. Um, just want to first of all welcome everyone back from spring break. I certainly hope all of our staff and families and students had a good time to have some rest and maybe some fun too during this past week. We have uh lots of really great things coming up that I wanted to be sure to highlight. And first I just wanted to highlight some awards and recognitions that are going to be um shared this month. Of course, we shared last month that Piedmont had been recognized for California Distinguished School. Uh we will be traveling with their school team at the end of next week down to Southern California so they can receive their um state award from the state superintendent of public instruction.
Okay. I've never done this before. So, Hooker Oak emailed its usual weekly newsletter to families. And this particular newsletter included a revised snack policy asking parents to pack their students snack separate from their lunch boxes because some students have not had enough time to eat their snack and play at recess if they have to go retrieve their snack from their lunch box. So, I'm sharing this portion of the newsletter to highlight the lack of balance between indoor and outdoor time at school, not only at Hooker Oak, but likely all Chico Unified elementary campuses. I personally find it alarming that students are given so little outdoor time at recess that their snacks have to be packed in a special way in order to save a couple of minutes. I urge the board to take this imbalance into consideration with regard to its revised policy on technology use in the classroom.
Any questions? >> Commissioner Suarez. Thank you um very much. And this was briefly alluded to in the last paragraph. Um but for the incoming students um that are either newly classified or new to the district, what's the plan in place um for the programs that are at or near capacity? >> Uh Madam President, can we ask uh Miss Gusvich to address that? >> So right now we're able to add um what are called they're they're individual waiverss for class size. Um this was actually the first school year that we had done such waivers um I believe in my entire career here. Um so we had already started doing such waiverss this year where we petitioned the county for one child at a time increasing the class sizes of those special needs classes. Um in many cases triggering the need for an additional paraprofessional um but not in all cases.
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We're going to have dinner at 6:00 to 7:00 to 7:00 and we're going to check back into our Residence Inn Sedona from 6:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Our route and destination for the second day on May 2nd is in the morning. We plan to have breakfast at 7:30 through 8:30 a.m. After that, we plan to go to cultural and historical We plan to have cultural and historical discussions and short explorations. On the late morning, we plan to do group leadership activities from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. On midday, we plan to have lunch and free exploration time from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. On the afternoon, we plan to depart and return home to Arizona. Here at around 5:30 p.m. Our accommodations for the three stay at the Mountain Warfare Training Center, which is on the site of ASU Sedona. The rooms will be as follows: Cypress, Maya, Morgan, Emma, Princess, and Noah in the master bedroom.