Covina-Valley Unified School District February 12th, 2026 Board Meeting

001Calling the February 12th, 2026 Havina Valley Unified School District Board of Education meeting to order at 6 PM. Roll call. >> Rachel Robas here. >> Maria Caceres >> here. >> Simon Ray >> here. >> Maria Cruz. >> And Sumaluchcci >> here. >> Thank you. We have a quorum. Item three, adoption of the agenda. Do we have a motion to adopt? >> So move. Uh moved by Simon Wright. Is there a second? >> I'll go ahead. >> You can go ahead. >> I'll second. >> Second by Sumaluchi. Any discussion? >> Hearing none. Roll call. Rachel Robless. >> Yes. >> Maria Caseres. >> Yes. >> Simon Wright. >> Yes. >> Sumaluchi. >> Yes. Motion carries. 40. Item four, public comment regarding close session. At this time, any person wishing to speak on any close session agenda items

002will be granted three minutes. Mr. Wright, do we have any public comments? >> No. >> Thank you. At this time, we'll adjourn to close session to discuss all items listed listed at 6:01 p.m. Good evening. We will reconvene into open session at 7:13 p.m. Item seven, the pledge of allegiance. Dr. Pedes. Thank you, President Robas. I would like to invite the following students and their principal up to the podium. Rita Betar, an 11th grader at Norview High School, and Dr. Magoners Engelson, a fifth grader at Manzanita Elementary, and principal Amanda Noriega. you could come on up. Anders will begin by leading us in the pledge of allegiance. >> Uh, please remove hats and hoodies and raise your right hand um and place it over your heart. Ready? Begin. I pledge algiance to the flag of

003the United States of America and to the republic for which we stand, one nation, >> indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Board President Robles, Board of Education members, Dr. Blackmore cabinet members and guests. I would like to reintroduce you to Anders Angelson. Anders is a curious, high achieving student with a vibrant and outgoing personality. What truly sets him apart from his from his peers is his strong drive to grow. He is always looking for his next challenge and ways to push himself further. His peers describe him as both smart and funny. His intellectual curiosity combined with his sense of humor make him approachable and someone classmates naturally turn to for support and collaboration. My name is Anders. I am in the fifth grade and go to Manzanita Elementary. This month we are celebrating

004Black History Month. In our dual language school, we learn a second language and celebrate a diverse cultures. I will be reading the poem titled a tribute to Rosa Parks. Sit down, dearest lady, and rest your weary feet. Keep your dignity intact. Don't stagger or retreat. You're tired of persecution, of being frowned upon. Tired of an unfair system that kept your people down. You've defied the laws of justice, changed the course of history. Your act of self-defiance has set your people free. No more lurking in the shadows. No more sitting in the back. No more unfair wages because your skin is black. No more confront confrontations. No more yielding to Jim Crow. You sat down for equality and defiantly said no. a courageous uh because of her life's life life struggles a courageous movement was born

005and the strength of a nation has been completely transformed and so we honor her legacy but what more can be seen had she not been defiant equality would still be a dream thank you for listening to a tribute to Rosa Parks We will also be hosting a black history oratory showcase on February 27th and you are invited to attend. Thank you. >> Good evening, Board of Education, uh, board president Roles, members of the board of education, Dr. Blackmore cabinet members and distinguished guests, it's my honor to introduce to you Rita Betar, a proud junior at Northview High School. Rita exemplifies what it means to pursue excellence. She has challenged herself academically by excelling in AP classes, demonstrating both resilience and intellectual curiosity. Beyond the classroom, she serves as our ASB head of special events, helping

006create meaningful experiences that strengthen our school culture. And she competes as a dedicated member of our track and field team. Rita represents the very best that Northw has to offer. Please join me in welcoming her. Good evening, members of the board of education. My name is Rita Betar and I a proud junior at Northview High School. Northview High School has a profound impact on who I am becoming as a student and as a person. From the moment I stepped onto campus, I felt the culture of high expectations, encouragement, and genuine care. I felt the at Northview, the gold standard is not just a theme. It is something we live every day. It means challenging ourselves academically, supporting one another, and striving to be the best we can. I believe this culture to be driven by

007our teachers. They hold us to high expectations while making sure we have the support to reach them. During my sophomore year, I earned A's in four APs. And this year, I am challenging myself with five AP classes. While I have worked hard, I would not be in these classes or succeeding in them without the preparation, guidance, and confidence my teachers have instilled in me. Each AP teacher has intentionally prepared me for rigorous coursework and upcoming AP exams. They make sure we understand the material deeply, not just for a test, but for college and beyond. More importantly, they create classrooms where students feel safe, where students feel valued and safe to ask questions, take risks, and grow. Their dedication goes beyond academics. They provide encouragement during stressful times and remind us that we are capable of

008more than we know. My AP English language and AP research teacher, Miss Guz, as well as my former AP seminar teacher, Miss Puzzy, have have both gone above and beyond to create a safe space and allow their students to feel to be vulnerable. The support at Northview extends beyond the classroom. As a member of the track and field team, my coaches have also shaped my experience. My hurdles coach, Coach Adam, has pushed me to improve, celebrated my progress, and uplifted me on difficult days. Through his mentorship, I have not only grown as an athlete, but as a more disciplined and resilient person. Every day at Northview reflects our gold standard culture. Whether it is a teacher offering extra help, a coach giving encouragement, or a staff member greeting students with a smile, the message is

009clear. We matter and we are capable of excellence. Because of Northview's teachers and cultures, I have been able to challenge myself with advanced coursework, grow academically, p and personally. I am proud to represent a school that prepares its students for success. Thank you. You did great. >> You did really good. >> Want to come up and take a picture? Feel free to watch. Come on. I don't want to Okay. Item eight, report of action taken in close session. In close session, the board voted unanimously to approve the compromise and release agreement for student case number 202570029. Recognition item nine. Uh item A, employees of the month, Dr. D and Dr. Jacobson. Good evening board president Robelless board superintendent Dr. Blackmore cabinet guests and community. We are very excited to share our employees of the month

010for the January 2026 year. And so we're gonna start with Mr. Jacobson. >> Hey. No. >> Our first employee of the month unfortunately is unable to be here, but Alfredo Freddy Hernandez is a valued member of our MOFT grounds team. He goes above and beyond and did so specifically to support Kavina High School and the girls softball program recently. Despite ongoing campus construction to beautify their facilities, Freddy took the initiative to ensure that student athletes had a safe and reliable space to practice throughout the construction. Through his dedication, problem solving skills, and tireless effort, he made the impossible possible with an impressive and timely turnaround. Freddy's commitment allowed the girls softball team to continue training and competing without interruption. And it is this and many other reasons that make him certainly worthy of this employee

011of the month recognition. Congratulations, Freddy. Next, I would like to welcome Miss Denanishia Smith up to the front. Denanisha is an exceptional custodian at Manzanita Elementary and a truly invaluable member of the school community. She consistently goes above and beyond her responsibilities, taking great pride in her work and supporting campus events and daily operations with dedication and flexibility. She's dependable, hardworking, always positive. Denanishia ensures our facilities are welcoming and well-maintained at all times. Beyond her work ethic, Denanisha makes students and staff feel cared for and supported. She greets students by name, provides a reassuring presence, and treats every child like family. As a leader, she mentors her custodial team and collaborates seamlessly with faculty to strengthen our campus operations at Manzanita. Denanisha is truly the glue of that school and we're fortunate to have her

012as part of the Manzanita and Coina Valley family. Congratulations, Denanisha. I do want to say when we came onto campus, it was so cute because we're there and there's kids walking around and as soon as the kids heard what we were there for. All those kids ran to her. Ran to her. And I don't want to embarrass you, but there were some tears in your eyes. All right, our next employee of the month is Carrie Malc. Carrie is an outstanding speech and language pathologist at Coina Valley Children's Center. Her dedication, expertise, and compassion have made a lasting impact on students, families, and her colleagues. With over 25 years of experience to our district, she is a trusted leader and mentor who consistently goes above and beyond to support the SLP development of our learners. As

013a key member of our preschool assessment team, she leads and coordinates comprehensive evaluations. She ensures timelines are met, and she works tirelessly, including during the summer when she should be on break. to support her timely IEPs and early intervention services. She is known for being a professional, someone who is a very key and attentive to detail, and she has a very warm demeanor. She is invaluable asset to CVCC and our district, and she's truly deserving of this recognition. All right, our next employee of the month is Lexi Vega. Lexi is an exceptional ASL teacher at Coina High School whose dedication, empathy, and passion make a meaningful impact on students and the entire school community. She creates a classroom environment where every student feels valued, supported, and empowered. Her ability to connect with students through h

014humor and genuine care has made her a beloved pres presence on campus. Beyond the classroom, Lexi does more. She supports multiple student clubs and consistently participates in school events. She fosters school spirit and a sense of belonging. She is also a powerful advocate for equity and inclusion, ensuring that all students, especially those that are marginalized, feel seen, heard, and supported. She's an outstanding ed educator, and we're very lucky to have you in Coina and at Coina High School. Congratulations. >> And it it was also fun when we went into her classroom because she was like, "What's going on? What's going on?" cuz all the kids came running back in because they wanted to be a part of the celebration. And finally, I would like to welcome Marissa Baker, the assistant principal of Northview High School.

015Marissa is a dedicated and inspiring leader who exemplifies the gold standard that was mentioned earlier in service to students. She leads with heart, purpose, and a strong commitment to equity. Consistently working to remove barriers and expand access to a to college ready pathway pathways for all students. Miss Baker created and leads Northw's multidisciplinary cost team, fostering collaboration among teachers, counselors, administrators, and families to support the whole child through aligned academic wellness and restorative practices. Her ability to build meaningful relationships has strengthened trust and improved how the school respond responds to student needs. Marissa's forward-thinking leadership and lasting impact make her highly deserving of employee of the month recognition. Congratulations, Marissa. Picture time. We invite the board to come on down. All right. >> I do the bunny ears. It should be. It's fun. Do you

016mind? >> How is that? >> What a beautiful family. That's what >> it's nice. Item B, Kuanas adopt a family, Mitchell Chatfield. Dr. Blackmore. >> Thank you, President Rules. I'd like to ask Mr. Fernando Sanchez, our director of student services, to come to the podium to recognize our um to recognize Mitchell Chapfield for the Quantis International Adoptive Family. Mr. Sanchez. Good evening. Board President Robles, members of the board of education, Dr. Blackmore, cabinet, and community members. It is a privilege to stand before you and recognize a community partner who truly embodies a spirit of local service. In our line of work, we often talk about the whole child, knowing that a student cannot thrive in the classroom if their basic needs or holiday spirits are dampered by hardship at home. Today we are honoring Mitchell

017Chatfield who ensures that for many of our families the holiday season is defined by joy rather than lack. Through the adopt a family program, Mitchell bridges a gap between those who want to give and the families who need it most. His reach is very impressive. He coordinates with Kavina Valley to make sure that every school is part of the program. This isn't just a one-sizefits-all donation. Mitchell works with his network of family and friends to provide gifts that are thoughtfully and generously chosen for every single member of the family. Beyond the toys and gift, Mitchell ensures parents receive food and gift cards, providing them with the resources and dignity to care for their household during the winter break. Mitchell, your dedication ensures that the magic of the holidays isn't just a phrase, but a reality

018for our students. On behalf of the Kavina Valley Unified School District and the hundreds of families of whose lives you've touched, we want to say thank you. planning. >> Hey, you Guys, might have to turn sideways and item 10, presentations. Uh, item A, local control accountability plan midyear report. Dr. Pedes. Dr. Karns. Well, I'll introduce Dr. Karns. She's our director of equity and assessments and other pro projects, other things. Um, but we want to invite her today to give a report on our local control and accountability plan for our midyear update. Thank you. Good evening, Board of Education President Robas, Board of Education, Dr. Blackmore, Cabinet, and community. The purpose of tonight's presentation is to share a mid-year update on Cavina Valley's 202526 LCAP implementation, which will meet Senate Bill 114's requirements to report midyear

019progress on LCAP goals by February 22nd each year. The CDE requires every district to develop a three-year LCAP. This plan outlines a district's goals, expected outcomes, specific actions, and how funds are allocated to support the process. We are currently in year two of our three-year LCAP implementation. Every year, we engage with our educational partners for LCAP annual review and update. Goal one focuses on preparing students for college and career success. All 16 contributing and non-contributing actions and services under goal one have been fully implemented and will remain in progress through the end of the school year this year. Highlights of goal one include programs like AVID, preAP, IB along with free college readiness exams, counseling support, and over 20 CTE technical or technical education pathways. These help prepare our students for higher education and future

020careers. We also provide college campus field trips to ev at every level, elementary, middle, and high school. All third grade students, all seventh grade students, and all 10th graders visit either a junior college, a CSU campus, UC campuses, or private universities. Finally, our continued emphasis on financial literacy and essential soft skills ensures that students are equipped with tools they need for both personal and professional success. Goal two focuses on implementing innovative research-based programs and practices that will enhance student achievement. All 21 contributing and non-contributing actions and services under goal 2 have been implemented and will remain in progress throughout the school year. Key initiatives under goal two include support for English learners, one-on-one device access, early elementary interventions, extended library hours, and increased instructional time. Professional development remains a major priority in Cavina Valley. This

021year, teachers have participated in multiple training sessions and coaching opportunities focused on our new math curriculum and strengthening mathematical discourse as uh our dual language programs continue to ex expand by grade level. Each a team of teachers and administrators will attend Cab conference this March to further support program implementation and development. Additional efforts such as multi-tered systems of support continue to remain and reinforce student achievement while also supporting students social emotional needs. Goal three focuses on fostering schoolwide engagement across the district. Key actions under goal two include creating highquality learning environments, expanding STEM opportunities, and strengthening arts education to better engage our students. All 15 contributing and non-contributing actions and services under goal three have been fully implemented and will continue throughout the school year. Academic and behavioral supports such as Saturday stool, extended day

022interventions, and positive behavior supports continue to strengthen student outcomes. Based on feedback from last year's LCAP parent and community survey, the educational services team has responded by offering more than 29 parent workshops across the district this year. Workshop topics include mental health and wellness, parenting skills, academic and homework support, English learner reclassification, college and career planning, FASPA, and sessions specifically to our district programs. In addition, we have strengthened community partnerships to provide students with essential job skills and hands-on learning experiences, including potential internships. Goal four is our equity multiplier focus goal, which is centered on a elevating student engagement and academic outcomes specifically for Fair Valley and CVLOA. All three key actions under this goal have been implemented and are ongoing. These LCAP actions focus on strengthening administrative support, providing a standards aligned online curriculum,

023and investing in highquality learning environments to support overall student success. That has resulted in an 11.4 increase in grad rate at Fair Valley. Fair Valley also restarted its sports league, providing students with additional opportunities for connection, teamwork, and school engagement. In addition, the LMC was updated to create more welcoming and flexible space for classroom instruction, student use, and student workshops. In a moment, I'm going to show you our California dashboard. But first, for the 2025 dashboard, schools and districts receive one of five performance levels for each state measure. And the colors range from red, which is the lowest, to blue, which is the highest. Each performance color is determined by using a 5x5 table like you see here that comprises current status, which is in the left hand column, with change from the prior year

024along the top. The point where the two meet is determined. It determines our overall dashboard color on uh for that indicator. This example here on the slide is a real dashboard example for Cavina Valley. 56.3% of CBUSD's English learners are making progress. So that's considered high in the left hand column. And our percentage of students making progress increased by 8.2% from the prior year. So that's an increase on the top column. And so where those two intersect, high and increased, is an overall performance level of green on the dashboard. Here's Cavina Valley's 2025 California dashboard, which provides an overview of the district's performance across key LCAP metrics. In no in November uh the educational services team shared detailed data used to determine these performance levels at the state. Overall the dashboard reflects positive movement across

025multiple indicators. Science appeared on the dashboard for the first time this year for information purposes only. Additionally, the state verified that Cavina Valley met the standard on all five of its local indicators which were presented to the board of education in June of 2025. Comparing CBUSD to the state dashboards, Cabina Valley outperformed the state in suspension rate by point4%. English learner progress by 9.9% graduation rate by 9.3%, college and career preparedness by 9.3%. and by multiple points on both ELA on and science. While Cavina Valley's chronic absenteeism rate declined by 0.2% and is below the state average by 1.5% we were just 2% from away from moving to the yellow color on the dashboard. This year, Cabina Valley has focused on increasing math proficiency and both Cabina Valley and the state face the same challenges

026and have the same color indicator on the dashboard. Um, as we focus on increasing math proficiency with the implementation of new curriculum, professional development, and in-class coaching, um, each of these metrics, as I've shared today and what was shared back in November, will be, um, in our LCAP, um, annual update. I'd like to express my thanks and appreciation to Miss Tat and her team in the business services department who provided this midyear LCAP expenditure update by goal. You can see that the data reflects the LCAP adopted budgeted amount in the lefth hand column. And then moving to the left, uh, our salaries and benefits paid through December of 2025, our expenditures through December of 2025, and in accordance with, uh, LCAP implementation, the remaining salaries and benefits for the year, and the projected expenditures, which

027will bring our ending balance to zero for each goal. As you can see, to support LCAP goals, we commit a large portion, just over $19.89 89 million of our supplemental and concentration grant funds to salaries and benefits. As I just stated in the previous slide, about 31% of our supplemental and concentration grant funds are used for expenditures such as academic software, one-to-one devices for student, teachers devices, professional development services, and materials um that support our programs across the district. That leaves roughly 69% of our supplemental and concentration grant funds that go to salaries and benefits within our special programs. All of our supplemental and concentration grant funds for 2526 will have been allocated and are expected to be expended. Any new proposals or any additional actions or services for the 2627 LCAP would require reviewing

028existing actions and services which may lead to modifications or changes. In Cavina Valley, we have an ongoing cycle for this LCAP process of analysis, input, and development. As you can see here, we have begun with last year's plan, analyzing the data and presenting findings. We are now collaborating with educational partners to gather input for our annual update. From there, we will revise and draft our LCAP update, which will made be made publicly available before it comes to the board for approval. Once approved, it then moves to the final approval at the county level. As you can see, we're also making progress in our 2627 LCAP engagement process and we've been meeting and consulting with our educational pro uh partners in preparation of our annual update through the next few months. Uh the team will continue

029to meet with parent and community advisory groups, student advisory councils, and consult with our associations. and the ED services team will also be hosting community meetings uh at each of the three high schools uh this spring before each of the showcases. Additionally, our LCAP surveys will be launched by the end of this month and we'll use the data to inform our annual update um to the LCAP. Thank you for the opportunity to share this information with you this evening. Does the board have any questions? Thank you. >> Thank you. Thank you very much. >> Item B, core practices, Dr. Blackmore. Thank you, President Robas, board of education members, cabinet members, and guests. It's uh my privilege to be here tonight and and talk about something that's the the the heart of what we do at

030Coina Valley, which is our core practices, which includes all of our instructional practices, our universal screening practices, and our instructional response to intervention. Um again in this this presentation is part one in a a series of presentations that that I'm going to give to the board of education with the support of our staff um that takes a deeper dive into what what our core mission here um at Kavina Valley Unified School District which is to provide powerful teaching learning and excellent outcomes for all of our students. So, what you'll see over the next starting tonight and over the next several months um will be some of the things that are happening in our district um that will reflect some of the hard work and dedication that happens um in our schools um in our district

031office and our staffs when it comes when it comes to um looking at our instructional programs and practices. It's also a look in what are things to come in our district. Um because as a as a school district um as an educational institution, it's important for us to continue to improve and evolve to ensure that we are providing the highest quality um education for every student in the district. Um the hard work for us is going to be as as we we recognize and celebrate the bright spots and the and the outstanding um things that happen in our district that we're able to align those systems, create a coherence and and create synergy around all that we do in Kovina Valley. Um so this this presentation tonight provides an overview for the board of education

032and for our community. Subsequent presentations will go into more depth detail um give more specifics um more examples more timelines more more um road mapaps um provide more data for us where where we are in our current state and where we hope to be in time. So again I I'm look forward to this presentation. I look forward to the to the the hard work to come and I look forward to the future of Kovina Valley Unified School District. So, it's important to to start with our mission and vision. Again, um these are our these are our northstars that guide us in everything that we do in Kavina Valley Unified. Um again, our our vision statement encompasses in in one sentence who we are and what and who we strive to be. And that's an innovative

033educ providing an innovative education that inspires every student's unlimited potential because it's important that we believe as educators that every student has that unlimited potential and that we as educators put the tools, resources, systems in place to provide that for them and help them achieve um again to their most to their unlimited potential. Our board of education's put forth goals and if you look at the first three they're aligned with our local control accountability plan goals again that it's all about students and student achievement and outcomes for our students. So again, this this our board of education goals reflect the commitment that we have um as a school community um which they have as a governance team and gives us a staff uh the direction to move our our district forward and put best practices

034and best actions into place. First I want to talk about um our instructional systems. First uh and foremost we want to have ensure we have standards aligned district adopted instructional materials which are guaranteed and viable across the curriculum AC at all schools. So importantly, what what this is saying is that our instructional materials are current. Um, as our board has seen the last several years, we've been going through curriculum adoptions. um most recently in in mathematics prior to that um for EL for other areas and it's it's our goal as um and it's our our mandate as as a school district to ensure that those materials are are up to date um they're current um and they engage our students. Um the second part of that is we talk about highquality tier one instruction with

035built-in differentiation at at our schools. And when we talk about tier one instruction, this is the direct instruction in the activities that happen in in our classrooms. And we again those classrooms need to differentiate and need to have um instructional activities um built into them that support all of our students especially students with high need which includes our English learners, our students with disabilities or any other groups that we identify needing something um different in the classroom or need differentiation in the classroom. And then as we're putting all this into practice with our instruction, we need to ensure that our pre professional learning is aligned to our um our instructional priorities. Again, the first the first line of the first line of defense or the the first line of offense even is that high quality

036tier one direct instruction in the classroom. Right? Again, there's if we can ensure that th that is happening in the classroom, you know, the the future is unlimited for our students. Second part I'd like to talk about is our universal screening practices. So again when we talk about universal screening we want to make sure um what we're we're looking we're screening students in literacy, mathematics, any other key indicators and this includes all student groups at an early in an early age including early literacy. Uh there's a new reading screener that is um being rolled out and the assessments are taking place this year. Um that rep reading screener comes with um embedded interventions that that gives teachers greater direction on how they can um intervene and and help our our students with reading difficulties again

037achieve and and prepare them for reading at a young age. It's important that as we're screening students, we do a consistent administr administration of those screenings and we have constant data review cycles. So, it's more than just screening our students and and finding out where they are or how they're learning. It's what we do with that data and how we reassess and relook at our students and we turn that data into information and action again so we can do what's best for our students. Any type of any type of screening that we do should be valid, reliable, and researchbased, right? It should it should something that it's going to give us clear information. It's going to be aligned to learning outcomes. It can be aligned to standards and should provide us with a depth of

038information that we can use to make sure we're we're moving our practices towards what's best for our kids. And the data should be disagregated to monitor equity and access. So we should be able to look at any data for any of our student groups. Um, and one of our goals as a district is to ensure that all of our staff have the ability to see the data at any given moment for any any any given time for all of our students. That's either as a whole, by grade level, by program, by need, by by uh significant student group, or by classroom if it comes down to our teacher. again and the goal of that is to ensure our teachers know where their kids are at any given moment in time. Um, so if we do

039this well and correctly and again this is happening now in our district, our goal is to ensure that it happens with fidelity and coherence across our systems so all students have the same benefit of the universal screening and intervention that we talk about in the next slide that comes with that. So our goal is early identification of student strengths and needs and then ensure timely and equitable supports for all of our students. Next we're talking about instructional response to intervention which is part of our multi-tered systems of support in Kavina Valley. And again multi a multi-tered system of support in our in our framework. We we first talk about the tier one which is high quality instruction for all students. that that should be um something that that we guarantee happens in each and every

040one of our classrooms on each and every given day. Um that our teachers their their instruction is responsive to the needs of the students in their classroom. We know that based on our on our um our data collection that some of our students may need more and that would be our tier 2 targeted small group interventions. Those small groupoup interventions could happen inside the classroom. They could they could happen on a pullout system. They could be what we call short cycle intervention which might be dealing with one standard concept or um or or something the student need and it could be long it could be long cycle where students need more intensive intervention whether it's to bring them back up to grade level um help them support uh prepare for intervent or um certain events

041that happen for the year like right now we're seeing that happen with the ELPAC testing and then we also have tier three intensive individualized supports and again that would be things that would happen outside of the regular classroom. Could involve um things like uh pull out programs that are that are long-term. It could involve uh different classrooms, different settings, depending upon what that is. One of our goals as a district and one of the one of our what we want to get to is that we clearly define this across our systems. So there, so no matter what school you're in, no matter what classroom you're in, we are clearly defining what we when we say highquality tier one instruction, what that looks like, it should look the same at every one of our elementary schools.

042It should look at the same at every one of our um our middle and high schools and that we're able to we're able to help support our teachers so they can deliver that high quality instruction again across our systems. Right? So with that, we're hoping to accelerate student growth and reduce achievement GA gaps. um for all of our kids. So, one of the most important concepts that that we'll be working on is system coherence and accountability. Again, so we want to have um instruction screening and intervention. We want this to function as a unified system. Again, it should be fluid and dynamic. It should be um it should be able to adapt to students um at any given moment or time. And again, it should have any one of our staff, whether it's teachers, administrators,

043support staff, the ability and the opportunity to to look at students and make immediate and timely intervention for students when they need it. Um we have we will cl we could clarify our roles for our teachers, our intervention staff and administrators and our school site teams when it comes to our systems. Ongoing monitoring fidelity of student outcomes, continuous improvement through data and professional learning and ongoing analysis for return on investment for key systems, programs and staff. As a school district, we spend a lot on our on our on our supplemental systems and programs. One of the things that we want to be able to do with um this work is to ensure that we're gathering the information and the data that we need that can we say are we best spending our money in the

044right areas on the right programs that are making the biggest difference for our students. So again that's as we look at data and things like this. This is one of the biggest challenges in in those areas. That's not something that we typically do when when we're looking at with programs. How how do we get that return on investment? So again a goal for us and a challenge for us at the same time. And then we have ongoing progress monitoring or data reporting to the board of education. We know this is a a strong desire of a board of education is to provide an ongoing um access to data not just once a year access or or that is but how are we progressing as the year goes on and making sure we're meeting the needs

045of our students. They're making um academic growth um whether it's accelerated growth or or year-to-year growth depending upon what they need. So, we'll develop um time frames on how we report our our assessment data to the board of education um to give you a detailed look into our our student outcomes. So, preview of of what's to come. So, and again, as we move forward, we'll go into greater depth and detail on on the the topics that we're discussing here. So we're looking at evidence-based instruction and what we do now responsive to student progress and data. Uh transparency and how do we empower parents so they understand as we're as we're giving assessments and as we're we're we're gathering data on our parents, how are we making sure that our parents also understand um how their

046students are performing in class, how how do they interpret the the data the way that we interpret the data and how do we help them um help their students. Um so April 2nd um we'll be looking at system level expectations, regular data reporting, ongoing oversight responsibilities. So how are we going to ensure that this that data is gathered in a timely manner and and how we how we set expectations um for our staff. Then on May 12th, we'll look at instructional programs pathways and outcomes. We'll look at some of our specialized programs and how we how we measure their growth and their impact on our students. And then uh lastly on June 27th, the board will um the board may adopt a resolution which is a commitment to coherent instructional systems and accountability. >> Questions

047from the board of education. >> I have some questions. >> Okay. >> So I know that when it comes to data, we don't always get the buyin from everyone. like not everyone sees it maybe as a useful tool or something that they can utilize. And this sounds like very heavy on like teachers receiving feedback data as to how the students are doing. And there's interventions that are supposed to kind of go with based on how the student, you know, does in this universal um screening tools. Where are we at right now? like what percentage of our teachers are actually using that data to really follow up with the interventions that are being recommended if you're to kind of guess. >> All of all of our schools and and all of our teachers have access to

048data and all of our stu and and we analyze that data through a variety of different assessments and then we identify and target interventions um for our students. And that happens that happens throughout the diff the district at various levels in various places >> like teachers individually would you say not so much admin or anyone else you know that's looking at that data but teachers themselves like how often are they using it for that individualized like opportunity to do interventions with students? Well, at at various levels that the the teachers um like at the elementary levels, we give multiple diagnostics and benchmark assessments throughout the year. And then it's the responsibility of the the the principal, the instructional leadership team and the teachers to to use that data to identify potential learning gaps or needs

049for students in there. And then they can do either the intervention within their own classrooms. and and um our team does do training and professional development on with our teachers on how to do um how to do CL inclass intervention that that tier one intervention or tier 2 classroom intervention. Um they also all of our elementary schools have a reading intervention teacher. Um they also have a math intervention teacher. So they do do pull out programs um throughout the district. One of one of our goals in in looking at the data and looking at systems like this is to say um are we creating what we would say fidelity and coherence when it comes to as we give what are what would be screening tools to our students whether they're benchmark whether they're diagnostics whether

050they're literacy screenings whether they're could be benchmark assess assessments to say we know at that point where our students are at a moment in time and do they need any other supports and are are those supports consistent right? Are those supports being done the same at one elementary school as they're done at the other elementary school? Um, all of our teachers assess their students on ongoing basis and make adjustments to their instructional practice based on that. I think the goal of what we're saying is we have knowledge of our students and we're able to identify and put researchbased um intervention tools in place for all of our students on a consistent basis. Um, we're doing it now. I mean, yeah. um just chime in. Um today I was um able to um do some site

051visits and I think that uh less palas is a great example of what they're doing with their data right now. Um you know the conversations that are going on around data the teachers are using it throughout their PLC's on you know how to focus on standards. Um I think and it's just a constant. So um I think that it shows you know the success that Laspas has been having because of their data driven instruction. >> So would you say that that site in particular has the buyin of most of their staffs when it comes to like using the data being able to apply it >> instructionally across you know pretty much campus. >> Yeah. I'm not a teacher, so this is kind of like new language for me that I'm trying to like kind of,

052you know, figure out how is this being used on a regular basis in a classroom and how you you mentioned fidelity a couple of times. So, I guess in my head I'm thinking like are we not like are we not where we're supposed to be? Do we not have the buyin from staff? Is that a concern? Like is is it is this not being used with fidelity? >> Well, I think >> from I mean today we did the walkthroughs, right? And it was wonderful seeing what Roy was doing. But I mean it looks like this is like the gold standard and it looks like we're taking a deeper dive into it going forward. >> What? >> No. >> We have a Leo. >> Oh, sorry. >> Old standard standard. I'm telling you, like I had

053to clap three times for Roy today because he collects the data. He looks at the data, accesses the data, and they deep dive into the data at the school site and he could show it. We went into the classrooms and the teachers that we spoke with and the instruction that was going on. I mean, they could pinpoint each and every step that they were taking because of the data. And I was like, "Wow, that's nice." And data should inform instruction. And that's what we were seeing today. >> Right. in and to answer the question, is it happening exactly the same in every every school and every classroom to the level like you would see at Los Palms? Most likely not. No, I would say no. But again, like we said, like the the goal here

054is to make sure all of our school sites have that same opportunity and have that that that same level of um competence when it comes to to access to data to the the ability to disagregate their data. And again I it's from an educational perspective I think it's the most important thing with data. We we we are bombarded with data. We have a lot right there's a lot of data. Um the most important thing you do is you can take that data make informed decisions with that data when it comes to your student and then take action on what that information is giving you. Again, it won't be no matter how how much we align our systems, right? It won't be the same everywhere because our schools are different and there there might be different

055needs, but our goal is making sure all of our kids are getting everything that that they need or everything we can give them to ensure that we're we're um filling in the gaps for them and and addressing their need, addressing their learning needs. That's >> and I think you know what being an educator myself um I think the worst thing is >> you know to have these diagnostics tests that you know we have to provide for the students and we have to take and then doing nothing with that information. Um it's the worst you know thing to have to take that time. Sometimes it's a week of you know testing >> and then the data just sits there and we're doing nothing with it. There's no growth. there's, you know, nothing that's moving that needle

056for for a student growth in academics. I mean, even right here, I wrote on a little sticky assignment that I mean, this makes me want to cry. I mean, because it's so lovely, you know, and if this was across the district and we were seeing this everywhere, and I'm not saying it's not everywhere. I haven't been everywhere to know, but um this going forward, I mean this I can't wait for these other um these other presentations and and see where this takes us. >> And I think it allows uh for our staff uh to also see where the supports are and what we can provide for our teachers and and our sites. Um because everybody is going to have very different needs. I was going to say that I know for us I mean I

057guess speaking for myself I would definitely like to learn more about like how to like you know read some of the data because I mean when it comes to like what programs should we push for what things you know should we go to these conferences what should we be looking at when we go to different you know workshops like so I mean that would be something that I know I'm interested in kind of learn a little bit more about how we as a government board can use that data to also like learn more when we do go to these conferences or you know just kind of gathering more information from from other places to make an informed decision. >> And I I just want to give a a shout out to the educational services team

058too. I think some of the things we we saw today like the especially the pair assessment and and Roy was able to you know clearly articulate what he does as a as a principal at the school site using that and and I've said before that having that tools that that provide that type of in that type of data and that and the ability to so so quickly and easily disagregate it like you said Mary it does it's not it doesn't the data won't sit anymore and and we're and he's done a good job of leading his staff into it so now they're embracing it also as a school staff and our and our other sites are are excited to to see the path forward. I know Dr. Karns is doing ongoing training with our with

059our administrators and and our and our site teams in order to make sure they have the right >> and I think there's nothing more fulfilling than to see >> you know that color change and to stop seeing that red constant like red you know and nothing's being done you know to to support our teachers on on how to support our students. And also another thing, they did a good job today um showing how they reward the students, you know, because sometimes, I mean, who wants to take a test? I don't want to take a test, but you know, they're uh getting small rewards and >> incentives. So, when they it it gives them something to look forward to. And I thought that was great, too. >> A gold standard, huh? >> Gold standard. >> Good

060job. No, I appreciate it. Thank you very much. This is great. >> Thank you. Thank you so much. >> Thank you very much. >> No, I'm good. Okay, I think I'm good. >> All right. Item 11, discussion. Item A through E revised board policies and 5125 Dr. Pedes. Just want to remind you all that I taught Roy everything I knew. He was one of my teach somebody needs to send Roy the recording tonight. >> Yes. I tell them all the time. All right. Good evening, President Robas, members of the board, Dr. Blackmore, cabinet, and community members. Uh this evening, we are bringing to discussion um in the board agenda several board policies. So, we're going to kind of combine it tonight because we have so many. Um, we're going to go over the ones that

061are listed A through E under discussion and we're also going to uh give you a brief uh description of the administrative regulations B through E under information that support the Senate Bill 9 um which addresses immigration related procedures in schools. These items are focused on ensuring we have clear, consistent protections and procedures in place to support the safety, privacy, and well-being of our students. So, we're just going to give you a brief explanation um how this all fits together and why we're bringing you so many. I do want to start that these most of well, one's new, but all of the board policies and administration regulations um haven't been revised since 2014. So that's why there's so many. And I also do have a partner up here tonight is Fernando Sanchez, our director of student

062services. Oh, I have to click this, don't I? All right. Uh, Senate Bill 98, also known as the SAFE Act, was passed to ensure clear and timely communication when immigration enforcement is present at school campus. It strengthens confidentiality protections for students and staff. Limits the sharing of information unless legally authorized and requires district to align local policies, procedures, and safety plans with guidance from the attorney general general. These requirements are intended to create consistency across district while prioritizing student and safety and staff safety. SB988 does not stand alone. It builds on prior California laws and policies that are intended to protect students and families from unnecessary or intrusive immigration enforcement on school campuses. The SAFET Act was adopted in response to growing concerns about immigration activity occurring near community spaces, including schools. Its purpose is

063to reinforce that schools remain safe, supportive environments where students can focus on learning without fear or disruption. As a result of the SB98, districts now have new legal notifications and operational responsibilities. To ensure we are compliant and prepared, we're bringing forward a set of related board policies and administrative regulations. These updates are intended to align our existing policies with the SAFE Act, clarify procedures for staff, and ensure consistent protection for students and employees. Together, the four board policies listed on the slide. Actually, it's five, sorry. Um, are consistent protection for students and employees. Together uh they established a clear framework for non-discrimination, campus access, confidentiality, student records, and district response to immigration enforcement. Good evening again. As we saw in the last two presentations, there's a lot going on in this campus. In order for

064our students succeed to succeed, it's our job to make sure that they are safe, them and their families. So board policy 0410 reinforce reinforces the district's commitment to equity and non-discrimination in the context of SP98. This this policy is important because it clearly affirms that students and families are protected from discrimination, including discrimination based on immigration status. Board policy and administrative regulations 1250 focuses on campus safety and visitors access. These updates ensure that staff understand how to monitor and manage visitors consistently. The goal is to maintain a secure learning environment while protecting the rights and safety of students and staff. Board policy and administrative regulations 1340 focuses on access to district records and the confidentiality of sensitive information. In alignment with SP98, these policies guide staff on when and how information can be shared, ensuring

065that personally identifiable information is protected and only disclosed when legally authorized. This helps safeguard students, families, and staff while maintaining transparency and compliance. Board policy 5125 reinforces the district's commitment to protecting student privacy. It establishes clear expectations for keeping students records and personally identifiable information confidential in alignment with the state and federal policy laws. The policy supports SB98 by ensuring that sensitive information and safeguards are not shared inappropriately, maintaining trust and safety for our students and families. Once again, the new board policy and administrative regulations 1445 work work together to provide the comprehensive district response to immigration enforcement. The board policy establishes expectations for notification, confidentiality, and overall procedures, while the administrative regulation provides staff with step-by-step guidance on how to implement these procedures consistently across all sites. Together, they ensure that all response is

066lawful, consistent, and focused on protecting students, families, and staff while maintaining the safe learning environment. Clear clear board policy provides staff with direction protection protects students privacy and ensures compliance with state law. Uh we are ahead of the game where our administrators have been trained on our policies as well as our secretaries and our secretar's meeting. Procedures consist of verif verify identity name badge and official credentials identify purpose of the visit and request paperwork judicial warrant signed by a judge. school site administrator will inform the district. We will review the documentation and check with legal at that time and then assist the school site and notify families um of presence on campus. These policies revisions are not just about legal compliance. They are about fostering a culture of trust and safety. By formalizing these protections,

067Kavina Valley District ensures that every student, regardless of background, has the security they need to succeed academically and socially. All right. So, this timeline highlights the next steps for implementing our SB98 and the SAFE Act in our district. In March, we'll return with the to the board to bring the updated policies for approval, our staff training on the new procedures. Um, like you said, we've already started it. We've already trained our admin and our secretaries, but we also want to make sure that all our teachers and other staff are aware and our families. In April, we'll share information with parents and add resources to the parent portal so families are informed and supported once it's approved. And these steps ensure that our procedures are in place, staff are prepared, and our student families feel protected.

068And thank you for the opportunity. Let me switch to that. To share the information with you. Do we have any questions? >> Thank you. Item F, revised board policy 3350, travel expenses. Mr. Korea, thank you, President Robas. Um, the most significant changes to, um, this policy is the removal of the fixed July 1 implementation date for the mileage reimbursement rates. Under the current language, if the IRS adjusts the standard mileage rate, uh, which they typically do in January, uh, the district would be unable to immediately align with the updated rate. uh instead we would be held to the prior uh rate until July 1st. Uh as currently writing the policy causes employees to be reimbursed at a lower rate than what the IRS has determined for a portion of the year. Uh by removing the

069July 1 date, uh the policy will automatically in line with the current IRS mileage rates whenever it is updated. Uh the remaining revisions are clarifying the nature. uh we specified who has the authority to approve the uh tribal related exemptions uh to eliminate any ambiguity and we clarified the required documentation for lodging reimbursements uh to strengthen internal controls and accountability. Um overall these revisions improve consistency and better support employees um while maintaining appropriate fiscal oversight. Uh so I do want to clarify that um we do have currently employees that have traveled in January of this year. Uh so we are asking the board to consider uh approving the policy today uh so that they would not be impacted. Uh lastly one as we reviewed the administrative regulation as well we noticed that um um it's

070identical to the board policy and and it does not provide any additional procedural uh guidance uh because of the because the administrative regulation are intended to supplement board policy with um operational detail. Uh this AR simply doesn't provide any additional guidance or support. So we're recommending the removal of it. Uh so the uh travel expenses would be governed uh only by this board policy. >> Thank you. Item 12, information item A, revised board of education meeting schedule 20 2025 2026. Dr. Blackmore. >> Thank you, President Robas. Um the uh board of education schedule is being revised uh to address the changes of the um special board meeting that was held on February 2nd and to adjust the meeting the special education board meeting on scheduled for March 19th and the special education board meeting um

071that's being held on March 20th and then the deletion of the January 22nd, 2026 meeting and the deletion of the March 26, 2026 meeting and then also adjusting the April 6th meeting to April 2nd. >> Sounds good. Item B through E, administrative regulations. Dr. Pere has covered these in her presentation. Do we have any discussion or questions? Seeing none, uh, item F, administrative regulation 3311.14, best value procurement for public works. Mr. Curry. Uh thank you, President Obis. Uh so the state of California recently enacted AB361, which now allows uh K12 school districts to use the best uh value procurement method for construction projects over a million dollars. Uh traditionally, school districts have been required to award projects to the lowest responsible bidder. Uh while that approach ensures competitive pricing, it does not always result in

072the best overall outcome for school districts. Under the best value meth uh model, we were we would be able to consider not only price but also consider contractor experience, financial stability, safety record, management capability, and past performance on similar projects. Uh this gives the district a more comprehensive tool when evaluating major constru uh major construction projects. Uh this would allow school districts to reduce the risk. Uh contractors strong with stronger experience and demonstrated performance are less likely to generate costly change orders, delays or disputes. Uh it can improve project quality. Um the best value procurement prioritizes qualifications, workforce standards, and include requirements for a skilled and trained workforce. Uh lastly, this this authority is optional. Adopting the policy does not require us to use it on every project. It simply adds another tool to our

073procurement toolbox. Uh we can still use the traditional low bid process when appropriate. >> Thank you. Item G, revised administrative regulation 4217.3, layoff rehired. Dr. Dah. Thank you, President Robas. Um, this regulation 4217.3, this would be a change. Currently, this applies to classified employees shall be subject to layoff for lack of work or funds. And currently, it is it is not by seniority. Um, it is by seniority, but it's by the length of time based on your status. And this would change it from length of time based on your status to date of hire, which would be fair for all. So that someone who has been working part-time for 30 years would be looked upon as the date of hire versus someone in hours of inservice who might be full-time in a shorter amount. Thank

074you. Uh public com comments item 13, public comments. At this time, any person wishing to speak on any agenda item will be granted three minutes. Mr. Wright, do we have any public comments? >> We have four public comments. Uh, and as a courtesy reminder to ensure the public's right to be heard, the board has adopted board bylaw 9323B, which states three minutes may be allotted to each speaker and a maximum of 20 minutes to each subject matter. Ed code restricts action or discussion by board members on non-aggendaized items. Please understand that a non-response does not mean that members have not heard you or will not take your comments into consideration. Thank you. So, first up we have Susanna Yuen. >> And maybe speak at the same time. >> Okay. So, we have Yun Fe Ma

075as well, Kelly Ray Roy, and Rudolph Sosa. But >> uh knowing if you do it that way, there's only three minutes for all of you to talk. Whereas if you we separated them, I mean then you each would get >> you each need three minutes. >> Why? Why don't you Yeah. Why don't you guys Why don't you start? >> Do Why don't you do your three? I mean, you could come up and stand by him and then you could have your three minutes next. just I mean I want to allow you to have as much time as you're allotted. >> Yeah. Thank you. >> Go ahead. >> Um yeah, so good evening uh board of education uh president Mrs. Roblace, board members, interim superintendent, Dr. Blackmore, cabinet members, community members, and guests. Uh my name

076is Yunf Ma. Um before I uh start talking of what we came to talk about, I just want to um say that I'm grateful that um I'm here and able to speak um to all of you. Um I think education is really important. Can you speak into the microphone? >> Um, sure. Yeah. Um, I think education is important and I appreciate the work that um, all of you do um, with these meetings, meeting after meeting, making important decisions. Um, yeah. So, I just respect you a lot in your position. Um, and I hope that um, you'll give ear to what we present about which is at the intersection of the school district and the community. Um, so again, my name is Yunf Ma. I am on the board of the Tur Oak Homeowners Association. Um

077we are on South San Antonio Drive um next to Barona Elementary School in area 5 of the board of trustees. Um there's a couple issues um in the around surrounding the school property that caused issues for our um residents. Uh number one um and I sent out photos um which I don't know if anyone has them. Um there is a drainage um yes there is a drainage pipe which is not functional. I think it's clogged by cement or something. Um, and so when there's rain, the water like flows into our yards. It it sort of gets like a couple inches high. Um, in one of the photos, like one of our residents even had sandbags um in front of the sliding doors to keep water from getting in. Um, and it I see that and

078I just feel like nervous, right? Like like water intrusion is not good. Um, the water also causes issues with mosquitoes. Um, because um, mosquitoes like standing water. Um, and we have concerns that it weakens the structural integrity of our um, units. And so we're hoping that the board will consider to um, yeah, maybe just like figure out what's going on with the drainage system and make it so that it flows into the nearby wash as intended. Um, a few other issues. Um, one is that the um, lights that are used by um, SOF and also by the uh, baseball field, they shine very brightly into our um, our division. Um, I think maybe they should be angled differently so they point more towards the ground um where they're used. Uh, maybe attach some like deflectors

079or something. Um, there are also some issues with trash and noise. Um, but I will um um now give the podium to Mr. Rudy who will address these topics in more detail. >> Thank you. So, next up is uh Rudy Sosa. >> Hello. Um, thank you for letting me be here. I really appreciate it. um the light problems he's talking about, especially with the drain. These these are all easy fix it things. I I have a paper here and it shows I have an easement going through my yard. That easement does not go through my yard. Actually goes through Susan's yard and but it stops right at the property line going onto the school property. What needs to be done there is just unclog the pipe and put a drain on it. You know, put

080a 90 go up and it would take care of all the water problems. when they when they graded for the soccer field, they draded that whole side onto the onto our properties. And what's happening now, it's going through the little pee holes at the bottom of the brick wall. And if that ever clogs Susan's drain, it'll flood her house. It'll flood my house and all other houses. And again, easiest thing to do, put a new drain in. As far as the lights on the Sofi field and the baseball field, all they really need is a good adjustment. turn them down instead of out. Right now they're breaking a a law actually. I believe it's PC code 732 or no 372 and that's nuisance lighting. You're only supposed to have 10t of lighting around your um

081field, whatever it is. And no, these lights I mean they go into our houses, they go in the houses behind us that are 100 yards away from their lights. So I'll b again basically turn them down so they don't intrude on our on our house. We can't open our windows at night. This poor man, he has kids. He has an upstairs bedroom, his kids' room. And those lights, they don't go off until 10 at night. So just to turn them down, help us out. Um the noise, it's a soccer field. What do they do to warm up? They hit the ball as hard as they can. They kick it against a piece of 3/4 inch plywood. From my house, it sounds like cannons going off. It's just horribly loud. that what they had they have

082a pole and they'll have a a piece of plywood on one side that they kick against. If they were to put a piece of plywood on the back side of it that the sound wouldn't travel to everybody's home. I mean that's probably the most expensive fix of all these little things. Another like he says the trash the the weeds right now the weeds back there when when I first moved in and some of us that was a nice park and it was being watered and green grass. Now we get weeds and sometimes the weeds get to be six feet tall, higher than our fence. Um, and right now they're probably three feet tall. Again, nobody goes back there. There's a trash can back there where there was. And a rolled up carpet. I don't know.

083Do you know what's in that rolled up carpet? Me either. But somebody needs to go back there and do maintenance back there. Um, I've complained about these lights since they first put them in with um I think that came in the company was Roach or something like that way back in 2018 or yeah 2018. It's been a problem ever since. Right now I'm saying it about it because I had people over couple of weeks ago. I'm 70. I'm 68 my friend. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. Okay. So, the other two, you're good. Okay. Thank you very much. No, that's fine. Perfectly fine. Thank you so much. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Item 14, superintendent board members comments. Uh, Dr. Blackmore. >> Thank you, Pres. Thank you, President Robas, members of the board, uh, cabinet

084members and guests. Um, >> I'd like to begin by thanking Anders and Rita for leading us in the pledge of allegiance this evening and for sharing with us about Mans Elementary School, Northview High School, their pride in their schools, their willingness to represent their fellow students, remind us why we do this important work. Thank for being outstanding ambassadors for their school communities. Um, powerful messages were delivered tonight by both students. I'd like to also thank the staff of Merlin Elementary School, Los Palmus Middle School, and Grow Center Elementary School for hosting an instructional walk today for President Robas, Vice President Caceres, and myself. We appreciated the opportunity to see teaching and learning in action, and thank and we thank the staff for their continued dedication to our students. I'd also like to congratulate our employees

085of the month for their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to our students. They embody the very best of Kina Valley Unified. They make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and families every single day, and we're grateful for their service. I want to extend a special thank you to Mitchell Chhatfield for his incredible work supporting our adoptive family efforts. Mitchell consistently gives generously of his time, energy, and resources to serve others. His compassion and commitment reflect the very best of Kavina Valley community, and his efforts ensure that families in need feel supported and cared for. I'd also like to congratulate our student board member, Lzette Donado, for being recognized by the city of West Coina for her leadership on the mock trial team. Lette represents South Hills with excellence, integrity, and professionalism. very proud of

086her and her confidence. Leslie Nicholas recently had her interview for Princeton University. So, go Ivy. There Leslie. And uh Julianne is up representing Northview High School and CIF soccer this evening. So, that's why she's not here uh tonight. But um in the last several weeks, our students have raised their voices, exercised their rights, and participated in civil discourse. Times like these challenge us to be our very best selves as adults and educators. They remind us of our responsibility to keep our students safe while also providing an outstanding education, one that includes opportunities for students to share their ideas, express their perspectives, and engage thoughtfully in the world around them. Our role is to guide, support, and ensure that student voice is honored in ways that prioritize their safety, their learning, and mutual respect. And last,

087to wish all of our our winner athletes the very best as they compete in CF competition. Their hard work, discipline and teamwork have brought um them to this great moment and we are proud of them. You represent Kubina Valley with pride. We are cheering you on. Thank you. >> Thank you uh Miss Casser. >> Uh good evening. Um just want to thank uh Merwin or uh Gro Center in Las Palmas uh for today's site visit. Um great thing we saw great things today. Um, Los Palomos is doing amazing. Um, it's always great to, you know, back to go back to Grove Center and visit Mrs. Raba who I used to volunteer in her class. Um, we also were able to, um, attend two of our advisory dual language committee meetings for Mandarin and uh, or

088Spanish. So I want to thank everybody who you know um comes together who spreads uh their not just their knowledge of um the language but also uh their ideas. Um what else is coming up? Yesterday we were at a spad um town hall. Um there's uh two things that you know are coming up there. The Saba prom. So any parents who are interested in becoming uh part of the planning committee, there's a meeting March 3rd and then there's also a NA navigating social uh success parent meeting on April 16th and there's going to be more information um available coming soon, right? U Dr. Betes. Yes. Um what house? Yesterday we were able to be at Kina soccer game for a little bit as well. Uh, so congratulate them for a great season and um we

089have our um Northview wrestling coming up this weekend. So I'm excited about that. I'll be able to attend on Saturday and just want to give a shout out to Marcy Qua who I've seen um you know come up and I've seen her dedication to the sport. So I'm excited to see her on Saturday. Thank you. >> Thank you. Uh Mr. Right. >> No comment tonight. >> Dr. Cruz, good evening. Um I had the opportunity to visit the South Hills um track schools um Barona Mesa Ser Vista and South Hills um two weeks ago maybe I think. Um, and it was just nice to kind of just uh see some of the great things that are happening on each side. Um, I didn't even know South Hills had an amazing weight room. You guys are keeping

090that. Um, but yeah, it was amazing to kind of kind of see that and I was kind of also thinking, you know, for someone that does weightlifting, I was like, we need to get more girls in the weight room, >> right? >> It's kind of intimidating with all those boys. So, we need to get more girls weightlifting. Um, so yeah, and then I mean I was amazed at the initiative that our principal at Service Vista is doing in creating a student store to help, you know, with initiatives in getting students, you know, just having something to for them to look forward to in um getting an incentive for their behavior and different things that, you know, they're going to try to um promote. So that was kind of cool. and just all the elementary schools.

091I always just love to I'm not a teacher, so I kind of go in there with a different lens. Sometimes I wish I kind of understood a little bit more about the curriculum and stuff like that. Um, but I'm always delighted to kind of just see the the culture that they're really establishing at all of our sites and the positive energy every time I'm I'm there. >> Thank you, Miss Maluchcci. >> Thank you. Uh, good evening. I just make it real quick. I just want to thank Andrew and Rita for coming and sharing. Um it was a great poem that Andrew uh read to us this evening. Uh just kind of re reminds us and we think of all the you know the good things that are different things that are being taught on our

092campuses. Um like to thank the community members for coming expressing their concerns uh tonight. Congratulations to all our employees of the month to Mitchell for all their you know that they're doing for our community and for our schools. And I think that's about it. Thank you. Uh, Miss Caceres, I think took all of my comments because we've been hanging out a lot together. Uh, the only other things I did, I had a wonderful time at the Bed Sports Festival that was held here on campus. I have to thank all of the staff who was here. Uh, the students had such a wonderful time. I also uh visited Fair Valley where we did a paint night which was so fun to get together with uh families and staff members. Um and besides that I just hung

093out with you. >> Uh that is it. Item C, student board members report. Uh Miss Donado, our representative from South Hills High School. >> Good evening board president Robus, my fellow board members. Interim superintendent Dr. Blackmore, cabinet members, guests, and community members. I would first like to acknowledge our pledge readers and Andrew Angelen and Rita Vitar. Thank you for highlighting Black History Month and your respective schools of Manzanita and Northview. It is students like these that strengthen our district community. Congratulations to all of our employees of the month, Alfredo Hernandez, Denanishia Smith, Carrie Mock, Al Alexandria Vega, and Marissa Baker. Their dedication and contributions are what make our district so special. I want to wish all of our winter sports teams the best of luck as they compete in the first rounds of CIF and

094represent our district. South Hills High School recently celebrated our annual winter formal which was a great success. On February 26th, we will be hosting Light Up the Night, an evening of community and nostalgia that showcases our incredible school under thousands of lights. I hope you all can join us. Lastly, I would like to acknowledge the recent student walkouts across our district. I commend our students for using their voices in a way that reflects civic engagement and a deep care for their peers and community. Peacefully advocating for what they believe in takes courage and assures that our students are not only learners in the classroom but active participants in our democracy. Our district is made stronger by the diversity of our students, families, and staff. We all come from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. And that

095diversity is something we should continue to uplift and protect. In moments like these, when some of our students and families may be experiencing fear or uncertainty, it is especially important that we lean into unity. Let us continue working together to ensure every student feels safe, valued, and supported at our schools. Happy early Valentine's to everyone. And that is all. Thank you. >> Thank you. Item 15, consent agenda. Is there a motion to approve the consent agenda? >> So moved. Mr. Donado, is there a second? >> I'll second. >> Mr. Wright, any discussion? >> Seeing none, uh, roll call. >> Lizette Donado, >> yes. >> Rachel Robless, >> yes. >> Maria Ceris, >> yes. >> Simon Wright, >> yes. >> Maria Cruz, >> yes. >> Sumluchcci, >> yes. >> Motion carries unanimously. Action items. Item 16.

096Uh, item A, California School Employees Association, Coina Valley Chapter 49, Collective Bargaining Unit, proposal for successor negotiations for the 2025 through 2028. Uh recommendations made that the revised California School Employees Association Coina Valley Chapter 49 Collective Bargaining Unit proposal for successor negotiations for 2025 through 2028 be approved. Do we have a motion to approve? >> I'll move. >> Miss Maluchcci, is there a second? >> Second. >> Mr. Wright, any discussion? Seeing none, roll call. >> Lette Donado, >> yes. Rachel Robless. >> Maria Caceres, >> yes. >> Simon Wright, >> yes. >> Maria Cruz, >> yes. >> Sumaluchcci, >> yes. Motion carries unanimously. Item B, resolution number 25-26-09 approving ratification of purchase orders related to zero emissions school, bus, and infrastructure incentive project. Recommendation is made that the resolution 25-26-09 approving ratification of purchase orders related

097to zero emission school bus and infrastructure incentive project be approved. Do we have a motion to approve? >> So move. >> Mr. Ray, is there a second? >> A second. >> Miss Maluchcci, any discussion? >> Hearing none. Roll call. >> Lzette Donado. >> Yes. >> Rachel Robless. Yes. >> Maria Caseres. >> Yes. >> Simon Wright. >> Yes. >> Maria Cruz. >> Yes. >> Sumaluchi. >> Yes. >> Motion carries unan unanimously. Item C, approval of Southern California Edison charge ready transport program participation agreement. Recommendation is made that the board of education approve theCCE charge ready transport program participation agreement and authorize the delegation of authority to the chief business officer andor his designate to execute the agreement. Do we have a motion to approve? >> I'll move. >> Miss Maluchcci, is there a second? >> Second.

098>> Mr. Wright, any discussion? >> Seeing none, roll call. >> Is that Tonado? Yes. >> Rachel Robless. >> Yes. >> Maria Caseres. >> Yes. >> Simon Wright. >> Yes. >> Maria Cruz. >> Yes. >> Sumaluchi. >> Yes. >> Motion carries unanimously. Item D. Approval of purchase of turf field lighting through a Sourcewell contract from Musco Sports Lighting LLC for Northview High School. Recommendation is made that the purchase of sports lighting through the Sourcewell cooperative contract from Musco Corporation DBA Musco Sports Lighting LLC for Northview High School turf field be approved. Do we have a motion to approve? >> So move. >> Mr. Wright. Is there a second? >> I'll second. >> Miss Caceres, any discussion? >> Seeing none, roll call. >> Is that Donado? >> Yes. >> Rachel Robless? Yes. >> Maria Caceres. >> Yes.

099>> Simon Wright. >> Yes. >> Maria Cruz. >> Yes. >> Sumaluchcci. >> Yes. Motion carries unanimously. Item E, resolution number 25-26-10, approving the use of best value contracting method and adopting procedures and guidelines for public works pursuant to public contract code section 20119. Uh recommendation is made that resolution number 25-26-10 approve the use of best value contract method and adopting procedures and guidelines for public works pursuant to public contract code section 20119 be approved. Do we have a motion to approve? >> So move >> uh Mr. Wright. Is there a second? >> Second. >> Miss Caceres, any discussion? Seeing none and roll call. >> Lzette Donado, >> yes. >> Rachel Robless, >> yes. >> Maria Caseres, >> yes. >> Simon Wright, >> yes. >> Maria Cruz, >> yes. >> Sumaluchi, >> yes. Motion carries unanimously.

100Item F, resolution number 25-26- uh 11 authorizing the use of district funds to provide uh parental accompanyment and supervision for elementary students, field experiences. Recommendation is made that the resolution authorizing the use of district funds to provide parental accompanyment and supervision for two Manzanita Elementary students field trip experience be approved. Do we have a motion to approve? >> I'll move. >> Miss Malucci, is there a second? >> I'll second. >> Miss Caceres, any discussion? Seeing none, roll call. >> Lzette Donado, >> yes. >> Rachel Robless, >> yes. >> Maria Caceres, >> yes. >> Simon Wright, >> yes. Mary Cruz, >> yes. >> Sumaluchcci, >> yes. >> Motion carries unanimous unanimously. Item G, resolution number 25-26-12, authorizing the ratifying procurement of Nanics virtual server infrastructure and related services with NIC Partners Incorporated. Recommendation is made that

101resolution number 25-26-12 be adopted authorizing and ratifying the district's procurement of Nanics virtual server infrastructure and related services from NIC Partners Incorporated be approved. Do we have a motion to approve? >> So move, >> Mr. Wright. Is there a second? >> I'll second. >> Miss Caceres, any discussion? Seeing none, roll call. Lzette Donado, >> yes. >> Rachel Robless, >> yes. >> Maria Caceres, >> yes. >> Simon Wright, >> yes. >> Maria Cruz, >> yes. >> Sumaluchcci, >> yes. Motion carries unanimously. Item H, revise board policy 3350, travel expenses. Recommendation is made that revised board policy 3350, travel expenses, be approved. Do we have a motion to approve? >> So move, >> Mr. Wright. Is there a second? I'll second. Miss Caceres, any discussion? Seeing none, roll call. >> Lzette Donado, >> yes. >> Rachel Robless,

102>> yes. >> Marie Caceres, >> yes. >> Simon Wright, >> yes. >> Marie Cruz, >> yes. >> Sumaluchcci, >> yes. >> Motion carries unanimously. Item uh I California School Board Association 2025 delegate assembly election. Oh, 26. 2026. It says 2020. Okay. Uh 2026. The official ballot for the election of candidates to the 2026 Delegate Assembly of California School Boards Association should be cast at this time. There are two vacancies. Vote for no more than two candidates. Delegates will serve 2-year terms beginning April 1st, 2026 through March 31st, 2028. The candidates are Roberta Pullman and Maria Caceres or we have a provision for a writing candidate. Any discussion on the candidate choice? Okay. Do we have a motion to approve casting the board's vote for Roberta Pullman and Maria Caceresis as delegates on the CSBA ballot

103for the April 1st, 2026 through March 31st, 2028 term. So I move >> a second. >> Is there Rachel Robas? >> Is there a second? >> A second. >> All right, Miss Bonado. Awesome. Sweet. >> Uh, any discussion? >> Rachel, you motioned. >> Oh, I did. >> Okay. >> Very loudly. >> I just want to make sure. >> Oh, let's be clear. I motioned. >> Okay. >> Um, I might get a kick under the table, but that's okay. >> Uh, any discussion? Seeing none, roll call. >> Lette Donado, >> yes. >> Rachel Robless, >> yes. >> Maria Caceres, >> maybe. Yes. >> Simon Wright. >> Yes. >> Maria Cruz. >> Yes. >> Sumaluchcci. >> Yes. >> Motion carries unanimously. >> Thank you for your confidence. >> Get us a discount on some of those things.

104>> Be working hard. CSBA. >> Item 17, new items. Board members and the superintendent may share new items. Anything to share, Dr. Blackmore? >> Not at this time. Anything to share? Miss Donado? Not this time. Miss Caceres, >> no. >> Mr. Wright, >> not today. >> Miss Cruz? >> No. >> Just a matter of few words today. Huh? >> Right. Miss Maluchcci? >> No. Okay. Item 18, close session. Uh, there is no additional close session needed. >> All right. >> Uh, right. No. >> All right. Uh, all right. Go to adjournment. Is there a motion to adjourn at 8:55 p.m.? >> So move. >> Oh, Mr. Wright. Is there a second? >> A second. >> Miss Malucci. Any discussion? Seeing none. Roll call. >> Lzette Donado. >> Yes. >> Rachel Robas. >> Yes. >> Maria

105Ceres. >> Yes. >> Simon Wright. >> Yes. Maria Cruz, >> yes. >> Sumaluchi, >> yes. >> Oh, motion carried unanimously. Our next regular board meeting will be held on Thursday, March 12th at 6:00 p.m. for close session and 700 p.m. for open session at the Hannes Professional Development Center. Everyone, have a good night. Thank you.