Any discussion? I would encourage anyone that may be watching right now, if you did not see that presentation earlier, please go back. It was very interesting and very well done. Any additional discussion. All those in favor 70. Next, we'll go down to new business. We have some new policies. >> Yes. So, this is an inform. It's time to update a lot of admin guidelines. So these are the admin guidelines that pair with our policy for administrators for action steps um in regards to anything regarding a policy that we have. So they need to be updated from time to time to match any new policy updates or any changes in law. So I'm just going to be bringing sets of them to you at a time to keep this up to date. This is just a first read. That item is an inform. So as you review those policies, reach out to Nikki if you have questions.
One of which being that we have the second highest poverty rate if you look at it from the perspective of free and reduced lunch in the state comparing all 92 counties. That is a very significant statistic and it also shows us that means everything that we look at we need to look at it from a different lens of how are we making sure we're supporting all of our populations all students and if there are barriers to programs or things that are needed how are we removing them so that statistic jumped up and again that's from IYI data so that is a state entity that publishes a book anyone can go look at it online um it's the 2026 kids count data book um we also Alo have one of the top homeless uh rates in the state. Now when I say the term homeless, I want to make sure that I share that data includes students who are what's called doubled up.
We are proud of their hard work and preparation have led them to such outstanding musicianal ambassadors for our district. Please join me in a round of applause for our 226 regional and state honor musicians. That's a lot. It's a lot. >> No, it's good. That's good. >> It's a lot of kids. I'm also I like Back up. Go. >> So good. Come on. Good morning. Congratulations. >> Okay. Y next we are honoring our CIF esports blue division champions from Catella High School. We are incredibly proud to recognize Catella High School's esports team for their historic history in the CIF State Finals. This journey began three years ago when Moses challenged his AP World History teacher, Mr. Kazeruni, to a match and won. This this eventually led to a dedicated trio that spent years leveling up through local competitions and rigorous practice. Much like traditional athletics, Super Smash Bros.
The MDCP Film Festival and seeing the amazing work our students have accomplished in both and both Apple Valley and Granite Hills received awards. Uh, I was able to celebrate Cinco de Mayo a celebration at Vanguard. Uh, the students really excelled with music, dancing, and the staff and the parents filled the gym. Uh, really filled the gym supporting our students. And I was really honored to uh, be able to see our Avid students recognized through Rims Avid and celebrate their achievements along with their teachers. Um, as a former Avid teacher, it's really powerful to see how many students uh, were there to celebrate and people to support them. Avid works to provide the skills for students to ensure that they incorporate rigor, writing, and critical thinking and allows them to be accepted and successful in university. And seeing the joy and the happiness of our students, that really made my day yesterday.
>> Next item on the agenda are the committee reports with one report um from Miss Rivera from the special ed committee. We met on Monday May 4th attended with Janice A and myself Dr. was present. We spoke about the last CPAD meeting and how the there was a stand representative there and she was able to give a presentation gave a lot of helpful information to parents and whoever who attended the meeting. We also spoke a little bit about curriculum and post schedule changes were also part of the discussion the special education program. >> Thank you very much Mr. Rivera.
However, recent years, there have been maintained high charter school numbers. Over the past five years, the charter school enrollment has had drastic in enrollment increase approved by the state with the budget increasing from 11.3 million to over 20 million. Next is a a few-year trend of the rising cost of health benefits. In just four years, health benefits have went from around 29 million to nearly 58 million total. Here are the three capital projects that are planned for the 2627 school year. The projects are locally funded through the capital reserve fund, which does not affect the tax levy. These projects include uh the high school roof replacement, school 12 roof replacement, and Christopher Columbus and the high school parking lot expansion. If there is unspent money in the capital reserve accounts, the funds are reverted back to the capital reserve fund through the audit. The projects must be budgeted for at this point in time, even if there is a possibility of them being done next year.
So, thank you so much and that [applause] is everybody sit down. Don't leave just yet. I have a few things I'd like to say for Mr. Price. I've had you since fourth grade and uh without you, I don't think I'd be here today. Um the amount of opportunities you've given me has been awesome and you've really like grown my passion for music and I can't thank you enough for that because without you I wouldn't have all the things that I have today. So, thank you for everything you've done for me. [applause] Mr. Price, you have known some of us since elementary school, others you met in middle school, and even a few in high school. But we all share that same love of having you as our music teacher. You have taught us so much of your skill that we couldn't have learned anywhere else.
Um, my kids haven't had to attend intersession, but we've been real close a couple times. So, um, I'm very grateful that it's there even though we haven't had to use it and I know that, you know, as they said, I think in the meeting the other day that like hundreds of students rely on it. So, if we're really looking at academic success, I think that has to be part of the equation. Thank you. Thank you, Ms. Aguilar. I'd like to thank all those that spoke tonight and also, um, the communications that the board's received over the past few days. We've received a number of communications by email, text and phone in favor of all of the options and we appreciate those of you that engaged in respectful dialogue and shared your opinions, uh, with the board. Thank you very much. We'll move on to action item number three, 3.01, calendars for school years 2027 to 2028, 2028 to 2029 and 2029 to 2030.
Um, next we'll go down under recommendations. We have some recommendations. >> Yes, please. Asking for the following recommendations to be approved. Valerie Bingham, North Elementary summer school teacher. Morgan Lyens, JCSC Assistant District Safety Coordinator, career increment master teacher stipen to be awarded to Emily Tonsler for the school years 2026 27 through 203031. Trish uh Trisha Skinner Nve summer school teacher and Chris Thirstston JCSC district safety coordinator. >> I have a motion to approve those recommendations as read. That's provided by Travis. Do we have a second? Second by Cheryl.
So if um someone is not housed and they're living with um if parents choose to take their children and live with the grandparent, that's considered doubled up. And so that qualifies and that's a that's kind of an unusual way that they term that. So I just make sure I share that. And then the next one that really jumps out to me that I want to share is the number of our high school students who are employed. Um it is a very high percentage is not quite half but it's edging up to that. And when we have frequent conversations with our high school students about that reason um it is to help their family with finances. And one of the things that we significantly had to work with to improve graduation rate was helping students who were dropping out of school to help support their family financially.
competition requires immensive strategy, lightning fast reflexes, and teamwork to navigate a roster of 89 unique characters. This championship is a testament to their persistence and the unwavering support of principal Chuck Hernandez, Angel Costa, Melissa Graham, Scott Randelle, Roshan Omi, and Victor Palasios. Please join me in a round of applause for our state championships from Catella High School. Go night. How are you? Our next recognition is National Dance Alliance National Championship Cypress High School Varsity Song Team. We proudly recognize the Cypress High School varsity song team for its outstanding achievements this season. Head coach Sierra Lisdimma, marking her ninth season with the program and third year as head coach, proudly coached this group of student athletes through their award-winning season. 11 athletes entered the year setting high expectations, hoping to defend their 2024 through 2025 championship year. The discipline, commitment, and team dedication brought led to a banner year including three championships for the varsity competition team, championship honors in Orlando, Florida in February, competing for the first time in large varsity intermediate dance, national championship title in both large varsity jazz and palm at the USA National Championships, Anaheim, California.
Today I was really happy to walk with Ms. Bibi and her students and Granite students who were able to shop for fresh vegetables to cook and buy some uh, delicious treats at the farmers market. And it was really a joy to have some time and opportunity to be with them. May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and we honor the very rich history, culture, and contributions, as well as the diverse experiences that are woven into our shared story and vital to our collective future. I would like to honor our hardworking principals and assistant principals at this board meeting. May 1st, we honor our principals who guide our schools and have the abilities to make a small amount of money and time seem to cover everything that our staff and students need. April 6th through 10th, we honor our assistant principals who seem to be everywhere all at once, making sure that the needs of our students and staff are met, meeting with parents and supporting our teachers.
Any questions from the board? Okay. And I um I hear we have some some news on the previous question. >> Breaking news from the middle school principal. >> It is budgeted. Correct. >> Thank you very much. >> Okay. The next item on our agenda is K the superintendence report with uh three items for a motion. Thank you, Miss Man. Second, >> Mr. J. Thank you very much. Last for discussion K 1 through three. See no discussion. Yes. >> Mr. J. >> Yes. >> M. Yes. On one and two and no on three. >> Miss man. >> Yes. Mard. >> Yes. >> Miss. >> Yes. >> Miss. >> I am a yes on one and two and a3. >> Yes. Mrs. >> Yes. >> Thank you. You were right on both. >> Um, Dr. I know you just presented, but do you have anything else for superintendent report?
This is because the district can't withdraw capital reserve midyear without emergency approvals. Here is an overview of our special revenue budget. This consists of our non-public state entitlements and all state and federal grants the district receives. Some grants are are the Perkins grant, title one, two, three, and four, IDA, 21st century, which is our minds in motion program, and the preschool education aid, which is state aid for three and four year olds. Here is an overview of the debt service budget for 2627. The one bond the district has is paid for by the local debt service tax levy as well as a contribution from the state because it was a past referendum. The the only bond is the referendum and it will mature in 4546. To put all that information into a tax impact analysis for the average Clifton taxpayer, we take the actual net tax increase for the 2627 year of 9 million and the average assessed home value of 180,519.
You have given us all an amazing gift, and it's only right to return the favor and say thank you. The class of 2026 as a whole wanted to give you a gift that you would remember forever. [applause] >> Oh, cool. >> [applause] [laughter] [applause] >> We have a couple more words we'd like to say for Mr. Press. >> Uh, I'll keep it short because we're going to pass it around, but I want to thank you so much. Without you, I wouldn't have decided to keep doing music in college and I couldn't have done my portfolio without you. And I'm so thankful for the time that you took to help me. And I'm so grateful for all the opportunities you've helped me to find. [applause] Thank um I just want to say thank you for all the effort you put in to us. Like hours in your office, different songs, different arrangements, you write your own pieces just for our instruments.
Dr. McCord. Thank you, Mr. President. Governing board members, before you we have um the agenda item uh we didn't change it from the last time it was tabled. It is uh we're recommending calendar uh the 222 calendar for the '27-'28, '28-'29, and '29-'30 school year. Thank you. Is there a motion? So moved. Oh, he beat you. Thank you, Mr. Brainard. Is there a second? Second. Thank you, Ms. Humphreys.
Any discussion? All those in favor? Seven. Next, we'll move down under support staff. We have some recommendations. Yes, please. Asking for approval of the following recommendations. Destiny Brook Garing Garinger Jennings. I'm sorry, I got that wrong. Grand Elementary Parapro to Grand Creek Elementary administrative assistant. Renee Gross, NBE summer school parapro. Austin Grundon, Janice County High School volunteer football coach. Janice Hyman, JCSC um cook for our Sun Sun meals to go summer food program. Nola Hostettler, JCSC kitchen manager for that summer food program. Gary Chrys, Jennings County Middle School volunteer boys golf coach. Donna Lewis, JCSC floating subc. Donna Lewis, also serving as the JCSC cook for the summer food program. Sarah Mlan, JCSE um cook for the summer food program. Meredith Morren, JCMS volunteer boys golf coach. Hannah Nan, MBE summer school parapro. Brittany Mortonson, Jennings County High School assistant girls soccer coach, and Amanda Wells, JCSC um cook for the summer food program.
And so that's something that we're well aware of and the high schools worked really well with kids to help come up with alternatives to help them achieve both of those goals at the same time. Um, so that is the Panther well-being section. I'm going to kind of pause there.
Please join me in congratulating the national championships. I love the metal. I love the medals and the jackets. Hallelujah. Our final recognition is to our AVID senior standouts. The AVID senior standout scholarships are awarded to students who epitomize what it means to be an AVID student. They are determined, dedicated leaders, and role models who have positively impacted their school and community. The Orange County Office of Education recognizes these top AVID seniors who are nominated by their sight's AVID coordinator and site team. Each student was awarded a scholarship ranging from $250 to $35,000. That deserves a round of applause. Um it's a uh on behalf of the board of trustees, we're excited to congrat congratulate our 2026 AVID senior standouts. Um and also as a former AVIT student and also a former AVID senior stand out is an honor uh to recognize them. Tonight we have Luis Monguel from Anaheim High School.
The guidance of our hardworking administrative teams is vital to the success of all our students. Thank you. This week is also National Teacher Appreciation Week. Our teachers put in endless hours to perfect their lesson plans, support their students, reach out to parents and families, and work to make their classrooms a welcoming place where love and learning happen. Teachers are the ones you see at 9:55 at night at the store buying 180 pink index cards for their lesson tomorrow, or a piñata that looks like Napoleon, or extra granola bars to make sure that their students have a snack because students are always hungry. Students always remember those teachers who go above and beyond to make learning fun, engaging, and meaningful. Thank you so much for all you do. We also celebrate and thank our nurses this week as we celebrate Nurses Day on May 6th, yesterday, and National Nurses Week from May 6th to 12th.