001Calling to order the July 10, 2025 Cavina Valley Unified School District Board of Education meeting at 105. >> Roll call. >> Simon Wright >> here. >> Maria Caseres >> here. >> Rachel Robas >> here. >> Maria Cruz >> here. >> Sumaluchi >> here. >> Thank you. We have a quorum. Item three, adoption of of agenda. Do we have a motion to adopt? Moved by Mrs. Robless. Is there a second? >> Second by Miss Caseris. Any discussion? Roll call. >> Simon Wright? >> Yes. >> Maria Caceres? >> Yes. Rachel Robas? >> Yes. >> Maria Cruz? >> Yes. >> Sue Maluchcci? >> Yes. >> Motion carries 5-0. Item four, public comments regarding close session. Item four, uh, public comment regarding close session. At this time, any person wishing to speak on any closed session agenda items will
002be granted three minutes. Mrs. Robas, do we have any public comments? >> Thank you. Close session. We will adjourn to close session. Discuss all items listed at 106. We will reconvene to open session at 2 o'clock p.m. Item seven, pledge of allegiance. Dr. Pedes, >> ready to begin. I aliance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Item eight, report of report of action taken in close session. The record the record with respect to item A the board voted 5 to zero to appoint Dr. Jonathan Blackmore as interim superintendent for the Cavina Valley Unified School District. The board will execute an employment agreement between the district and Dr. Blackmore regarding same. The agreement will
003become a public record upon execution by all parties. The board will be holding a series of meetings in the coming months to discuss the process for recruitment of its next superintendent. With respect to item B, the board received a briefing from legal counsel. Feedback was provided, but no final action was taken. Item nine, public comments. At this time, any person wishing to speak on any agenda items will be granted three minutes. Miss Rob, do we have any public comments? Thank you. Item 10, superintendent, board member comments. Dr. Blackmore. Thank you, President Wright. First and foremost, I'd like to thank the entire board of education for your trust and support as I enter this role. Your confidence in me is both humbling and deeply motivating. I want you to know how honored I am to have
004your partnership and your belief. I do not take this responsibility lightly and I promise to lead with integrity, transparity, transparency, clear communication, and a steadfast commitment to our students, staff, and community. Together, we will continue to uphold the legacy of excellence that defines Kavina Valley and build an even stronger future for every child we serve. I also want to thank my amazing wife, Karen, who's here today. Her unwavering love, encouragement, and understanding make it possible for me to lead with my whole heart. To my colleagues on the executive cabinet, Dr. Michelle Dah, Mr. Manny Korea, and Dr. Josie Pettis, I am deep, deeply grateful to each of you. Your expertise, integrity, and tireless commitment to our students and staff are the foundation of our district's success. I could not ask for more talented, dedicated, and
005inspiring team to lead alongside. I trust and respect each of you and I know that we will continue to move Kavina Valley forward with excellence and care to the entire cabinet, our incredible staff across the district and the Coina Valley community. The outpouring of support I have received throughout this week has been humbling and inspiring. Every message, conversation, and kind word has affirmed why this district is so special. As I reflect on this moment, I recognize that I stand on the shoulders of giants. So many extraordinary leaders have come before me, supported me, and mentored me. Their courage, sacrifice, and vision have paved the way for us to continue moving forward. I honor their legacies and hope to build upon build upon them with humility, dedication, and care. Throughout this week, one theme has become
006especially clear. Love. Love for this district, love for this community, and love for each other. Love reminds me of this phrase. Love is patient. Love is kind. It does not envy. It does not boast. It is not proud. It does not dishonor others. It is not self-seeking. It is not easily angered and it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres. My virtues give me strength. And now these three remain. faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. These words guide me as I begin this jour as I begin this journey. Love is not simply a feeling. It is an action, a commitment, and a choice we make each day in how we treat
007one another, lead, and serve. Our love for our for students will drive us to ensure that every child feels seen, supported, and inspired to reach their greatest potential. Our love for each other will strengthen us through challenges and allow us to celebrate victories as one team. And our love for this community will keep us grounded in purpose as we work together to build a future rooted in hope, excellence, and opportunity. I am honored to serve along each side of you, alongside each of you. Thank you for your faith in me, your partnership, and most importantly, your love for Kavina Valley. Together, we will continue to do great things for every student and every family in our district. And finally, I'd like to congratulate Isabelle Magna, our Fair Valley student who graduated this morning as our
008summer graduate. And I look forward to seeing everyone at the groundbreaking at Coina High School this afternoon. Again, to the board of education, thank you. Thank you. Thank you. >> Thank you, Dr. Blackmore. Dr. Cruz, >> actually wrote something today. Um, I'm so glad I took the day off to be part of this morning's graduation ceremony. Today, we had the privilege of celebrating the accomplishment of a student from Fair Valley High School, a students whose journey to this moment was anything but easy. What moved me the most was hearing how the school principal Rebecca Hassel and counselor Michelle Lopez went above and beyond to ensure this student cross the stage. The dedication was powerful. It reminded me why I continue to show up and invest my time and efforts as a b as a member
009of the school board. Moments like this fuel my commitment even during times of change. I remain focused on our share goal to support our students, empower our staff, and make sure every young person in our district has the tools they need to succeed together. We're not just getting students to the finish line. We're walking beside them every step of the way. and that's something worth showing up for. Thank you and hope everyone's enjoying their summer. >> Thank you, Mrs. Mucci. >> No, I didn't write anything. Um, I just congratulations to Dr. Blackmore. I know you're going to do a great job and we are definitely going to keep moving forward with this district and just provide the best for our students. >> Thank you, Mr. Robas. >> Congratulations, Jonathan. uh uh our faith and our
010trust lie with you and we know that we will move this district forward together. Thank you. >> Meres, >> congratulations, Jonathan. Um we uh our work here is uh never easy. There is always a lot of challenges, but uh I know um that we will continue to look forward to work together and do what's best for our district. Thank you. >> Congratulations, Dr. Blackmore. Uh we have an incredible opportunity to do our very best work, perhaps the finest we can achieve in years. Seize these moments to be your authentic selves and pursue the passions you've always wanted to explore because I know so many of you have so much more to give. Embrace this time as a chance for personal and collective growth. Engage with our community, connect and listen to parents and always prioritize
011what is right for our students. Let this be the guiding principle for each of us. Thank you all for your unwavering perseverance and for never giving up. Let's inspire and attract the best and brightest by believing we are the best and brightest ourselves. Together we will shine. Thank you. And item 11, new items. Anything to share anyone? Item 13, adjournment. Is there a motion to adjurnn at 209? Moved by Mrs. Robless. Is there a second? >> Second by Miss Caceres. Any discussion? Roll call. >> Diamond right? >> Yes. >> Marie Caseres? >> Yes. >> Rachel Robus? >> Yes. >> Marie Cruz? >> Yes. >> Sumaluchcci? >> Yes. >> Motion carries 5-0. Our next regular board meeting will be held on Thursday, October August 14th at 6 PM for close session and 7 p.m. for open
012session at the Hannes Professional Development