Board Meeting - January 13, 2026

001ready. Hello. Um, we're going to call the  meeting to order at 5:00. Announce that   the board will meet in close session to  address items one and two. Are there any   public comment on closed session items? Madame  President, there are no blue cards for public   comment. I'll close public comment comment  and recess into close session. Thank you. Let's go. Let's go. All [Music]   right. All right. [Applause] [Music] Let's go. Yeah. Let's go. We can please get to the DIS  so we can get started. Board All right, we're going to go ahead and get  started. If I can have your quiet in the room,   please. Hello. Thank you. I'd like to call  this meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. The board   met in closed session and no action was taken.  Good evening and welcome to the Elkrove

002Unified   School District's board meeting. Live streaming  of full in-person board meetings is available to   the public by using the link locite located  on the district website. Today's meeting is   being video recorded will be available on the  district's YouTube channel. We encourage you   to attend the meeting and share your feedback with  the board. Your active participation is valued and   contributes to the decision makingaking process.  During regular board meetings, the public may   make public comments for items on the agenda or  items not on the agenda. Requests to make public   comment will be accepted for an item up until the  board president introduces the item. Generally,   members of the public will be given three minutes  to address the board. If there are 15 or more   comments on a specific item, the board will  reduce individual comment time to

003two minutes.   If there are 30 or more comments on a specific  item, the board will reduce individual comments   to one minute each. Individuals may not defer  their time to another individual speaker to   increase their total speaking time. Please be  mindful that district students are watching.   You are encouraged to address the board and the  public in a respectful manner such that all those   that are observing from children to adults  are made to feel welcome, safe, and valued.   The board shall not permit any disturbance  or willful willful interruption of board   meetings. Persistent disruption by an individual  or group shall be grounds for the board president   to provide a warning and then to terminate the  individual's privilege of addressing the board. [Music] Like to ask Mr. Zong to read  our land acknowledgement. Thank you. Uh we acknowledge that

004the Elkrove  Unified School District administrative facilities   and schools occupy the unseated territory of the  Miwok, the original people of the skies, land,   and waters where we work and learn. The Miwok have  cared for these t land since time immemorial. They   continue to teach their traditional knowledge  that comes from and responds to the needs of   the land and people who share it. May our daily  lives and work, teaching, learning, leadership,   and community engagement support the evolving  vision of the Miwok for the community and these   lands. May we strive to acknowledge the past for  the betterment of our future generations. May we   look to our tribal partners, the Wilton Rancheria,  the descendants of the original people of this   land, to assist with the successful education  of our community. Thank you. Thank you. Now,   we'll have our pledge

005of allegiance. Today is  Sheldon High School. Um, Miss Megan Sllayton,   Principal Busio, and presented by board member  Moore. Wonderful to have you here tonight,   Megan. Sheldon High School is honored to  recognize Megan Sladen. Megan's son, Nate,   played four years of varsity golf and was  active in the building trades academy where   he developed a passion for building. He is now a  sophomore majoring in construction management at   Boyisee State. Her daughter Binn is the costumes  crew head in Sheldon's theater works program,   is a senior yearbook editor, and a four-year  member of the soccer team. Megan's daughter   Emerson has spent four years on the set and  costumes crews for Sheldon Theater Works. She has   also devoted four years to the Sheldon marching  concert and symphonic bands. She is flute section   leader for the concert and symphonic bands and

006is  a band librarian. She's also a varsity goalkeeper   for Sheldon out on the field with her twin sister  right now. Megan is incredibly grateful for the   people and programs at Sheldon that have supported  and shaped her children. She represented Sheldon   on the superintendent advisory committee and  the EUSD comprehensive sexual health advisory   committee um and was a Sheldon school site  council vice chair for four years. She is also   a very busy band booster. Megan could not have  asked for a better place for her kids to grow,   learn, and thrive. Thank you, Megan. Can you  all join me in standing for the pledge, please? I pledge allegiance 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. We can

007all give Miss Sllayton a round  of applause. Thank you for what you do. Our next item is the student regional  report for the Valley region. Have   our student representatives  ready. Thank you. Go ahead, Riley and Miss Avalos. My name is Grace Longmire,  a senior at Valley High School, and I serve my   campus as both senior class president and  student voice committee representative. Good evening. My name is Pomi Yang,  also a senior at Valley High School,   and I serve Valley High School as our  ASB president. We are here representing   Valley High as its student board representatives. Valley High's motto is to remain Viking strong,  which is shown most through our career technical   education CTE programs. A total of five programs  currently operate on Valley High's campus. These   programs are digital graphic design, fire science,  engineering, entrepreneurship,

008and health tech.   The digital graphic design pathway allows students  to showcase their technological artistic craft.   Our students complete professional level design  work, including Nike sneaker collab concepts,   design movement posters, and much more. Students  advanced through Skills USA 1 and two and earned   professionalism, employability, and leadership  as part of the chapter of excellence program. The   fire science pathway is designed to prepare  students for careers in fire protection,   emergency services, and public safety. This  pathway provides students with foundational   knowledge in fire behavior, emergency  medical response, hazardous materials, and   rescue operations. The program emphasizes safety,  discipline, and service while introducing students   to real world scenarios faced by firefighters  and emergency responders. The engineering   pathway focuses on mechanical readiness for the  modern-day workforce. Our engineering classes   have three levels of professional engineer  workflow, formal technical documentation,   custom robotics, and

009much more. Students have  applied their skills to school specific needs,   reinforcing the idea that engineering is a service  discipline meant to improve community spaces.   The entrepreneurship pathway is a career  focused program designed to equip students with   the skills, mindset, and real world experience  needed to start and manage their own businesses   or innovate within existing organizations.  Students have the chance to create a virtual   economy where students are running online  businesses. Through a sequence of courses,   students learn the fundamentals of business  planning, marketing, finance, and problem   solving. The hot pathway utilizes digital  technologies and software to improve healthcare.   This program runs in a fully operational  student-led community health center that   integrates education, service delivery, and public  health practice. Our program has paid health tech   interns who gain hands-on experience providing  care coordination and education while serving   underserved

010medical populations. To add, health  delivers medical CHW services through pure suite,   partners with UC Davis Health on American  Association funded cardiovascular research   and collaborates on two new grant-f funed  cardio renal metabolic health initiatives. Moving on, a school is only  as great as the students it   produces. I think it's time we hear  from our amazing theater schools to   know what truly makes the Valley region  so special. First up, we have John Reed. Good evening everyone. My name is Tamara Roas  and I am proud to be a student at John Wreath   Elementary School. John Wreath is special to me  because it has helped me become more confident,   responsible, and prepared for what comes next  like middle school, high school, and even college.   One of the biggest reasons John Reed has helped me  grow is because of the

011AVID program we have here.   Through AVID, I've learned how to take better  notes, stay organized, manage my time, and   speak up for myself as a learner. John Reef has  also given me teachers who truly believe in me,   especially Miss Farha. She always encourages me  to go beyond my comfort zone and try new things,   even when I feel nervous. Because of her, I am  speaking here today. John Reed has shown me that   my voice matters and that I am capable of more  than I thought. It's a school that has helped me   grow, dream bigger, and believe in myself. Thank  you. [Applause] Hello, my name is Dylan Chavez and   I'm a proud student at John Wreath. John Wreath  is special to me because it has helped me grow   not just in school but as a person too.

012One of  my favorite things about John Wreath is learning   isn't only about just sitting at a desk and just  doing worksheets. We get to learn in different   ways through class discussions, mock trials,  opinion battles, and working and working with   others. I've also loved our flex seating like bean  bags, wobbly chairs, or even laying on the floor   because it helps me focus and feel comfortable  while I learn. I've also been a loud and talkative   kid. But I didn't know how to use it in a good  way until this year in Miss Hoda's class. She has   realized my voice could be used as a strength, not  as a problem. Now I use it to help lead my team,   win discussion battles, and be a learner leader  during class conversations. John Reed makes a   school a better place

013where I feel supported,  respected, and excited to learn every day. Thank you, John Ree. Now we have Charles  Mack Elementary School. [Applause] Greetings to everyone here tonight. My name is  Yeshir and I am a proud college bond student   at Charles Mack Elementary. This year's school  theme is today's learners, tomorrow's leaders. I   am both. Charles Mack Elementary is very special  for many reasons. I can only name three of them   tonight. The first reason is that our teachers  believe in us and pushes us push us to do our   best. The second reason is that our school feels  like a family where students support one another,   feel safe, respected, and and encouraged to  grow. The final reason is that Charles Mack   Elementary prepares us for the future by teaching  us responsibility, leadership, and confidence in   who we are.

014We love I love our diverse community  that welcomes and celebrates all languages,   people, and cultures. All of us will succeed.  We because we are determined to thank you. Hello everyone. I mean good evening everyone. My  name is Emenza and I am a second grade student   at Charles Mac. Today I want to tell you three  reasons why my school is awesome. The first reason   is because at school we learn new things and every  day learning is fun. The second reason is because   I get to see my friends, play with them and have  a great time during recess. And the third reason,   my favorite one is because there are many  special people at my school like Miss E,   Miss, Miss Gray, Miss Moore, Zia, Miss  Orango. They help me take care of me   and keep happy and

015safe at school. Because  of these reasons, I I am very proud of my   school. Charles Miller. Thank you so much for  your attention and have a wonderful evening. [Applause] Thank you, Charles Mack. Now  we have Union House Elementary School. Hello, my name is Zavon and I am representing  Union House Elementary. One amazing thing   my school does for us is give us awesome  opportunities to learn and understand every   subject. We have tutoring and all the teachers  show us multiple ways to do work so you don't   only have to understand one way to finish work.  Also, the teachers show us lots of ed puzzles   that give us even more ways we can understand our  daily subjects. Lastly, Union House helps us focus   by slipping in fun activities to gain back our  focus and give us a break.

016My personal favorite   activity is Would You Rather. Thank you for Thank  you to the board and my school for letting me   speak. [Applause] My name is Darl Wormley from  Union House Elementary School. I am here to talk   to you about what makes my school special. We  have many clubs including Black Student Union,   Renet, Student Equity Council, Crest Club,  band, and my favorite, the basketball team.   These clubs expand my knowledge, improve my health  and wellness, and allow me to have a well-rounded   experience at Union House. I am confident  Union House will positively prepare me to be   a successful student so I can graduate from a top  tier university. Union House goes above and beyond   to prepare me for successful academic experience  and ensure I have a strong foundation for my   life. Thank you for your time.

017Thank you, Union  House. Now we have Limebach Elementary School. Hello. Hello. I am Abu Walkerani and I am  from Afghanistan. In a city I grew up in   is Kabo. It's the most famous city and a lot of  tourists go there to visit. But I am originally   from Nuran which is really pretty because  the mountains have grass and the rivers are   really cold. They have cows and sheeps and  a lot of other dangerous and cute animals.   I came here in 2017 because my father was  working with the American government and the   and they asked him if he wanted to go to America  and we all agreed. My father was hesitant and   didn't want to go but soon he agreed. When we  came here I was only 3 years old and soon I   started preschool. I went

018there for 2 years so I  could adapt to this new amazing country. Then I   went to a school called Stark King. I learned  a lot there and when I moved here I came to   Herman Limebach Elementary and I learned more.  My English developed a lot because we did a lot   of writing and a lot of spelling. My favorite  year was and is sixth grade because my teacher,   Miss Mac, really tries to help and it works.  When I get in trouble, anytime she talks to me,   she tells me ways I can work on my grades and  ways to do better in school. She's fun, but   also tells us to do our work. And when you need  help, she's willing to help. In the future, I want   to go to college and take business classes. And  eventually,

019I want to be an investor. [Applause] Hello, my name is Genesis Chavez and I am  Mexicanamean. I was born in Idaho and I   lived in different places like Idaho, Fresno,  Rialto, Sacramento, and Mexico. My parents   were born in Mexico. My mom in Guara Kalisco  and my dad in Tamasula. I grew up speaking   Spanish and English. I knew Spanish well when I  was little, but I didn't know English much. So,   I mostly got taught by my sister and brother. When  I was little, about 6 years old, my mom got sick.   She was diagnosed with cancer. My mom wanted to go  to Mexico to get different treatments. My siblings   and I moved to Mexico with her while my dad stayed  in Sacramento. We stayed with my grandma and then   my aunt, my mom's sister in Mexico. When

020I went to  school, I was really nervous, but I met family and   friends. I had to wear a violet uniform, too. My  ne the neighborhood kids went to my school, too.   Later, my mom was taken to a hospital and when  we got there, we left her in the hospital for   a while. Then we got to see her again. She looked  happier. They helped her, but not as much help she   needed. After about my a year, my siblings and I  came back to the US. When I came back to the US,   I started fourth grade here. It was fun, but  it was kind of hard for me since I didn't go   to third grade. The teachers really helped me  learn English. Miss Jwitt was always willing   to help me when I went up to her, answering

021all  the qu the questions I asked her. Miss Hernandez   helped me with pronouncing words correctly and  with translating things I didn't understand into   Spanish. Miss Ship helps me by giving me more  time to complete assignments and helping me with   anything I I'm struggling with. When I'm older, I  want to be a veterinarian or a teacher. I want to   be a veterinarian because I hate seeing animals  that are hurt and not a lot of people help. The   reason I was also thinking to be a teacher is  because I didn't learn as much as other kids. So,   I want to help them learn what I never  learned like third grade. Thank you. Thank you, Limebach. Now, we have  Prairie Elementary School. [Applause]   Hello, my name is Celestina. I am a sixth  grader at Prairie Elementary School. I

022have   been a Prairie Panther for 6 years. Prairie is  an amazing school that helps us in so many ways,   and I am excited to be here to explain why.  Prairie taught me how to be safe, respectful,   and responsible. Over the years at Prairie,  I have made so many friends that have helped   me become a better listener and supporter. Each  week we recognize students from every class for   worker Wednesday. This is when students  show how they are excelling in writing,   inquiry, collaboration, organization, and  reading. The staff and teachers work hard   to prepare us for middle school and are always  pushing us forward to do our very best. This   is they make sure we are ready to succeed  in middle school, high school, and college.   I will leave Prairie Elementary knowing that I  have a big career

023ahead of me and am excited to   learn new things that can help me in my future.  I am proud to be a Prairie Panther. [Applause] Hello, my name is Aisha Singh and I'm a sixth  grade student at Prairie Elementary School.   This is the only school I've been at as I  started here at preschool. Here at Prairie,   we have fun clubs that enrich our learning, and  help us be ready for the real world. For example,   we have a leadership club where we help make  posters, help run the Perry Panther store,   help set up and run monthly rallies, and  assist in other school events. There is   also another club called National Elementary  Honor Society. In this club, we raise money or   support communities in different ways inside  and outside of our school. Aside from clubs,   we are

024grateful to be one of the few Elkrove  schools that still attend Sly Park for a week of   science and learning. We appreciate all teachers  and staff here at Prairie for continuously   supporting us in the things we do to help us make  better citizens. Perry has a very special place in   my heart and and I'll miss it dearly as I head to  middle school this fall. Thank you for your time. Thank you, Perry. Now, we  have Jackman Middle School. Ladies and gentlemen, I am Anthony Agaton from  Samuel Jack Middle School and I'm here to bring   you this quick speech about Jackman. Throughout  my career as a Riverhawk, I have enjoyed my   elective classes. In my community service class,  I collected bottles and cans, wrote letters to the   elderly, and raised money for homeless shelters.  In science

025exploration, I was able to do many fun   experiments such as a bottle biome, Lego car, and  straw tower. Currently, I'm working in the office   as a TA. These electives have helped me learn  and practice new skills. Working in the office   and interacting with new people daily has given  me experience that I can use if I ever have an   office job in the future. All the teachers and  admin at Jackman are super nice and kind. It's   just perfect over there. I am glad to work with  new people daily and I love that I get to help   everyone. Overall, my top two favorite classes  at Jackman are history and science because I find   them very fun and very exciting to do. The lessons  are engaging and I actually remember a lot of the   facts I'm taught. In

026addition, the teachers for  those classes are really nice. I must say I am   really amazed at how good Jackman is in terms  of everything. I've met lots of new friends   in seventh and eighth grade. My teachers have  supported and taught me very well in all subjects.   And I've also won three out of the four rise  awards. These include two responsibility awards,   one integrity, and an excellence award. I'm  still working on the strength award to complete   the full set. I have a 3.42 GPA and overall I  am proud of what I have earned. I've enjoyed   I've really enjoyed my time at Jackman because  it was such a pleasant experience. Thank you,   Jackman, for preparing me for high school and what  lies ahead. It's been a very fun and inventable   journey. I think I'm ready to start

027fresh for high  school. Have a great day, everyone. [Applause] Hi,   my name is Jordan Wilson and I'm an eighth grade  student at Samuel Jackson Middle School. Um,   today I'm going to talk about my f my few favorite  things about Jackman. Uh, my favorite teacher is   Miss A because she is loving, kind, and a great  teacher. She is supportive and sits down with you   when you don't understand something and feel  comfortable asking her questions in class and   letting her know how I feel personally. She  also gives us out prizes to the students who   participate in class and on your birthday. Miss A  makes science fun to learn and I am so glad I had   her as a teacher. My favorite things at Jackman  are the sports and after school program. I played   on the basketball team

028and track team in both  seventh and eighth. I love doing track. It's   like my life. I enjoy running and I hope to  do it as long as I can. Basketball. I joined   the basketball team to keep in shape for track and  hang out with my friends. I enjoy the after school   program because we play games, have time to do  our homework, make new friends, meet new people,   learn new things, and most of all, we have fun.  When I become an adult, I want to be a financial   sales agent or a cosmetologist or an Olympic  runner. My AVID class has appar prepared me for   um by providing me opportunities to organize and  analyze lessons, class projects, and agenda. Also,   my AVID teacher is nice and the lessons are  exciting. Um I look forward to joining AVID  

029at Valley. My future quest class um was exciting  because I learned about a variety of careers. In   the class, I learned how to do CPR in the sports  medicine section, steps to take if there is a fire   in the fire safety section, how to style nails and  hair in the cosmetology section, and more. As far   as the Olympic runner, I plan to continue track  throughout my high school and college years. As   I think about my time left at Jackman, the year  is going by slow and fast at the same time. I   have enjoyed my time at Jackman and I'm looking  forward to going to Valley. Thank you. [Applause] Let's go. Yeah, let's go. All right. All right. [Applause] [Music] We are the world. We are the  children. We are the ones. We love music. We're

030going on a trip in our favorite  rocket ship. Zooming through the sky. Little [Music] X Y S [Music] W John [Music] Turn keys. [Music] [Music]   I'm in first grade. We have a calming corner.  If someone's sad, they can go in there.   I like to come corner because so I can uh  be calm and be focused. [Music] One day,   Scribble took a short walk where he found a house  and stopped to talk. "Hello," said Scribble.   "Welcome to Herman Limebach Elementary  School, home of the Lions." At Limebach,   32% of our students are classified as English  language learners. "Diversity is our strength.   Our top languages include Farsy/Persian,  Kumong, Pashto, Spanish, and Dari. Students   develop strong language skills through adopted  curriculum, designated and integrated ELD,   amazing staff, and strong parent partnerships.  Our multilingual learners committee meets each   month focusing

031on the needs of all multilanguage  learners. We celebrate great results. Our school   increased from 42.5% in 2024 to 54.3% in 2025.  Thank you. Go hiding now. I'm shining like we dreaming hard. We came so far now. I believe  we're going up up together. Going to be going [Music] to be going hiding now. I'm  shining like a fire. Stop believing. [Music] Don't stop believing. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Don't stop believing. [Music] [Applause] The Valley region brings both  the brains and the energy. Come   and our Valley region cheer teams to  share that valley thrives on purpose. We cheer for a reason. We are the  Valley region. We cheer for a reason.   We are the valley region. We cheer for  our We are the region. We cheer for our [Music] We [Music] [Applause]   As you just have heard, students 

032within the Valley region have been   working really hard to put the S  in strong scholarly. We are excited   to have yet another successful education  year. Thank you for your time. [Applause] Thank you so much. And I'd like to say thank you  to the principles at Valley High School. Jesse   Champion, Samuel Jackman, Natisha Lewis Jones,  Herman Limebach, Abilera Cordorba, Charles Max,   Samantha Moore, Prairie Elementary, Laura  Anderson, [Applause] John Rereath Elementary,   Katie Hendrick, and Union  House Elementary, Eileen Man.   Let's give them all a great hand.  That was wonderful. Thank you. Thank you. Our next item is the day of  remembrance, recognition, and resolution.   Miss Ay, thank you. What a great night. Good  evening, Madame President, members of the board,   Superintendent Riley, and Miss Avalos. Um, I'm  here tonight to ask the board to reaffirm that   February 19th,

0332026 as annual day of remembrance  in the Elkrove Unified School District. We have   a long history uh with this recognition. Joining  me tonight is Mariel Sukamoto who is of the Floren   Japanese American Citizens League and a variety  of friends and colleague that she will have the   opportunity to introduce. I'm going to share a  few words with you and then I'm going to turn   it over to Miss Sukamoto. Uh, this year marks the  84th anniversary of the executive order that was   signed by President Roosevelt on February 19th,  1942. The order proclaimed California, Oregon,   and Washington military zones and led to the  forced removal of 120,000 Japanese Americans to   incerreration incarc incarceration camps for the  duration of World War II. After Japan surrendered   in 1945, marking the end of World War II, the  United States began to

034close the internment camps.   Restructuring their lives after World  War II was difficult for many Japanese   Americans. Most lost their homes, their  farms, their businesses, and properties.   Their education was interrupted and acts of  discrimination and violence were common place.   In 1988, President Reagan, recognizing  that a grave injustice had occurred,   signed a Civil Liberties Act into law, authorizing  payment and an apology letter to each surviving   attorney. Annually, the Elkro Unified School  District fifth grade students visit the California   Museum's longestr running exhibit that's titled  Uprooted, an American story, which surveys a   century of Japanese history through the personal  stories of formerly interned Californians. This   exhibit runs from February 12th through April 4th  and students learn about the Japanese internment   and about the rights denied to US citizens  during World War II. It's a good thing I get   to

035now turn it over to Mrs. Sukumoto who is going  to share with us a few words about the history   and a recent community leadership award and then  we'll come back to um recognizing the resolution. Thank you very much. First of all, it it's  such an honor to come here and uh continue   this partnership that we've had for 43 years.  In 1982 when Glenn Hood was the superintendent,   my mother came and asked if the board would  support just the day of remembrance and it was K.   Albiani and Marcy Stum who made the motion to the  board and they approved it 100%. The next year Bob   Trigg came and and my mother was you know bringing  charts. Do how many of you are old enough to   remember teachers made posters and charts, right?  Nobody. Nobody's that old.

036Okay. Anyway, she made   these homemade charts and went to the boardroom  every day for two weeks. Nobody came. It was for   teachers to learn about it. And Bob Trigg said,  "What are you doing here?" And he heard the story.   My mother always told the story saying, "It's  not our story that's important. What's important   is we didn't know our constitutional rights  and did not even attempt to stand up for it."   If we allowed that to happen to us, who's next?  History repeats itself. And it's so unfortunate.   How many times has it been repeated? If we don't  educate the children of America of their rights,   how can they protect themselves? That's that was  her message. And Bog Pri extended it to not just   one day of celebration, but a study. And I'm  going to have Candy Flint

037come up because my   mother again, you know, talked to a few people.  Classes came, but nobody taught the lessons.   until Candy wrote the the lesson  plans. It takes a village and it   takes the entire board and it takes  administrators who are willing to   support this and students willing to study  not just our story. Study your history. Now, there are a few of you here who can raise  your hand and say, "You know what? My people   were really here." But you have to have been a  Native American. Everybody else came from some   other place. We are a nation of immigrants. And  I challenge you to look into your past because   whoever in your family came first, somebody  probably was not nice. What a terrible history   we have. We have an opportunity to make our  history better

038for the next generations. It   was 43 years. This is a data mad doll. And I'm  going to have um Candy take it somewhere and   and show people how it keeps rolling back up. Can  we put it somewhere? This is a data mad doll. And   it's a symbol in Japanese culture. If you want  to achieve something, you can't give up. And   so children are given this. They fill in one eye.  You you make a goal. Then you have to keep trying.   If you try once and quit, you'll never get that  goal. But this doll keeps popping back up. You   can't give up. This board is one of a long string  of board members. 43 years. This is a continuum.   So, I'm going to pass this around because you  achieved this goal. Both eyes are filled in.

039Superintendent Riley, would you come forward,   please? Because as a new superintendent,  not that you're new to the district, we have here a data mad. You can  set your goal and paint in one eye. Practice now rehearsed. Now remember, you  can't give up. You have to keep trying.   even when you don't achieve  that goal the first time. Thank you very much and thank you for  your support for all those years and I   look forward to future times with  you. Thanks. Thank you so much. Oh, excuse me. I need to introduce somebody  else that's very important. You know,   as the district grew, you couldn't have pe  all the students come here. This room looks   different. But in 1983 to 19 to 2003, there  was a model of a barrack that Bob Trigg and   Dave Gordon allowed to

040be put up in this room  and children would walk through it knowing   that is the kind of housing that we had.  I'm going to introduce Shawn Deliso who is   um uh the education director at the California  Museum and we h now have a a program there. Good evening everyone. I want to thank the  Elkrove Unified School District board and   administration for your ongoing support of the  time remembrance program at the California Museum.   We're grateful you share our commitment to  ensuring that our community's young people not   only learn about the incarceration, but are also  inspired to take action towards securing justice   for all. Today, attacks on groups of people  based on their ethnicity, immigration status,   and religion are increasing, making the importance  of programs like this clear. The students who   experience time of remembrance program better 

041understand their constitution and realize that   the rights it provides can be fragile. They  leave knowing the importance of standing up   for the rights of others when uh whenever they are  challenged and knowing that a person of any age   can make a difference. During a time when programs  similar to the time of remembrance are being   deprioritized and centered across this country. I  must underscore the importance of Elkrove Unified   School District's commitment toward preserving  this history. I'm so proud to say that in 2025,   the museum saw a 38% increase in attendance.  Moreover, 54 out of the 72 programs we held   were delivered to Elkrove Unified students.  Although students come from all over the state   to take part in this program, we always have the  highest attendance and best prepared classes from   Elkrove schools. It's your support that

042makes such  engagement possible. And personally, as a parent   now of a student at Joseph Sims Elementary School,  I'm so proud that in just a few short years,   she too will participate in the Time Remembrance  program thanks to your continued dedication. [Applause] Christine, I couldn't find it in my phone, but um I really  want to extend my appreciation for so many of   the board members and past that showed up to our  flooring JCL event last Saturday. Thank you so   much and especially thank you uh Superintendent  Riley. Definitely we would like to invite you to   join us on Saturday, February the 14th at the  California Museum. Uh we will have a fantastic   program and we're really talking about pre  preserving history. We are facing a time when   anything regarding ethnicity or diversity is  being challenged and some

043of the records are   being buried. So, we want to challenge that  notion and talk about how we can preserve our   history for everyone. Hope you can join us.  It's at the California Museum from 1 to 3. Thank you. [Applause] All right, we'll come back to the resolution  to affirm February 19th, 2026 as an annual   day of remembrance in Elkrove Unified School  District. Thank you for the presentation. Um,   I'd like to call Are there any public comments  on this motion? Any blue cards? Madame President,   there are no blue cards on this item. Thank you.  I'd like to call for a motion to adopt resolution   number 45 declaring annually a day of remembrance  across the Elkrove Unified School District. So   move second. Moved by Mr. Yang, seconded by  Mr. Vargas. All in favor? I opposed. Motion   is

044unanimous. I wanted to say if you have  not had a chance to attend the um the museum,   I was able to go with my fifth grade students.  It's it's an incredible experience and I highly   recommend it. And I've also talked about possibly  um proposing a book study for us on one of the   books they read. So you might be getting something  from me. Little present. It's called The Journey   to Topaz. So thank you very much. Miss Albonyi,  could I just say something? Of course. Um I was   fortunate enough to be able to attend the the  awards ceremony on Saturday. Um or I should say   I was blessed. I I learned so much as the school  secretary. I planned many, many of those trips for   our kids to go on, but I didn't realize how much 

045they were learning. Um, and just discovering the   community and how you have celebrated, advocated,  and supported other communities of color was just   amazing to see. Um, it was truly blessing and to  spend that with the 40-year span of school board   members, that was also amazing. So, thank you  for the invitation. You you've um energized me,   my work going forward. Thank you. Excellent. And  before we close out, Miss Sukamoto put together   just a brief presentation that we'll send to  you that's just gives you a history of where   this started with the school district. So, we'll  send that out in a communication and thank you   so much. Can I can I also make a comment? Yeah.  I just want to start by saying thank you to um   um the folks that came tonight to um continues to 

046advocate for um your rights and your celebration   as as people that has been through so much um  against racism, injustice and punishment. Um but   through all of that um we seen uh resiliency,  determination, uh pursuit of happiness and uh   continue fighting for that uh human rights and um  I'm just very um proud to um see every year that   uh it comes to uh January time uh you  guys come upon us and uh remind us um what Great story. Um it it is um it was and it is  meaning um the the struggle, the fight, and you   guys continue to advocate for um your your your  um human rights and and just being a good citizen.   um that your parents or grandparents may have  uh been an internment um and very unfortunate   but this is a

047history that will be uh continue  uh educate all of us uh in the United States   and you know as a Asian-American you know I um say  America is not that over a country it's 249 years   So um you know Mong people has been here 50  years you know last year u obviously the the   Japanese are the um some of the pioneers of  Asian their descent being in this country and   you guys are the the big brother and sisters to  all of us Asian and to see you guys continue to   advocate and fight for uh human rights and  celebrating uh human right I'm just very   proud and uh very happy to see you guys come  here and um educate us. So, thank you for all   the work that you do. I appreciate it. Happy  New Year.

048Thank you, Mr. Yang. We're ready to   move on. Thank you again for being here and  the opportunity to be with you on Saturday.   We're moving on to our resolutions. Our first is  Black African-American History Month. Dr. Collier. Good evening, President Albiani, members of  the board, Superintendent Riley, Miss Avalos,   colleagues in the community. Today, I'm  bringing for to the board a resolution number 44   uh 202526 designating February 2026 as Black  African-American History Month. As part of the   board of education's legacy of advocacy for equity  and the value of diversity within our district,   members of the board of education have an  opportunity to recognize February 2026 as   Black African-American history month. This  observance encourages society at large and   schools in particular to highlight, uplift, and  affirm the rich history and current contributions   of black African-Americans and also

049to reexamine  society's role in preserving the civil rights   of all of its citizens. Although the study of  the contributions in the literature about and   authored by black African-Americans is part of the  curriculum throughout the year, this designation   in February adds special emphasis. In addition  to activities and classwork throughout the year,   supporting student unity and diversity goals.  Elgrove schools have numerous special educational   events during Black African-American  History Month. At the elementary level,   the Black African-American history activities  are integrated into the classroom discussions,   art projects, social studies, language arts.  Examples from our adopted curriculum include   A Great American Teacher, a biography about Mary  Mloud, helped many black African-Americans get   an education, as well as delivering justice,  a biography about how one man became a civil   rights leader in his community. All elementary  schools include the study of

050influential black   African-Americans. At the second secondary level,  some specific pieces of black African-American   literature include Black Boy, I Know Why the  Cage Bird Sings, Native Son, Raising in the Sun,   and Their Eyes Were Watching God. History social  science teachers engage students in discussing   and learning about the history and contributions  of black African-Americans in the United States   and the world. In support of this resolution, the  curriculum and professional learning department   will provide resources to teachers to recognize  and celebrate Black African-American history   month. Furthermore, the educational equity  department has posted additional instructional   and community resources on their department  website for district personnel. Once again,   the board of education has asked to approve  resolution number 44 uh designating February 2026   as the Black African-American History Month. Thank  you. Are there any blue cards on this item? Madame   President,

051there are no blue cards on this item.  Then I'd like to call for a motion to approve   resolution number 44 designating February 20, 2026  as Black African-American History Month. So moved.   Second. Moved by Miss Baldwin, seconded by Miss  Davis. All in favor? I. Any opposed? Motion passes   unanimously. Thank you. Our second resolution is  Career Technical Education Month, Miss Hubard. All right. Good evening, President Albiani,  members of the board, Superintendent Riley,   and Miss Avalos. February is recognized as  career technical education CTE month. A time   to celebrate the essential role CTE plays in  preparing our students for college, career,   and life. In rapidly changing workforce, CTE  provides students with the practical skills and   academic academic foundation they need to survive.  Elkrove Unified is proud to offer comprehensive   CTE pathways. Starting with career exploration  in middle school and

052transitioning into career   themed pathways in high school. By combining  rigorous academics with technical training,   we engage students in meaningful learning that  connects their classroom experience directly   to their future goals. Currently, the College  of Career Connections CCC department manages   approximately $7 million in CTE grant funds.  These resources support 65 pathways across   nine comprehensive high schools, nine middle  schools, and three alternative sites. Furthermore,   I'm pleased to share with the district we were  recently awarded about $650,000 through the   secondary workforce secondary workforce program  grant to expend the to expand the fire science   pathway at Valley High School, which our students  just talked about, which means that they're   actually going to get a new fire truck. So, that's  a really big deal because those are expensive.   In fact, the fire and emergency service pathway  will be offered as a

053year-long intensive course   to all 12th graders in the district if they are  so interested in attending. We're also expanding   pathways in health, business, and education. The  data shared in your board communication highlights   the positive impact of these programs. Students  who complete ourmies and pathways consistently   demonstrate higher GPA, graduation rates, and  CASP scores across all subgroups. To build   on this success, the CCC department focuses on  three core goals. Increasing equity and access,   ensuring student retention, and fostering  student success. This work is made possible   by our district, a dedicated college and career  connections team, site leadership, and exceptional   academy and pathway teachers who constantly go  above and beyond for our students. Through our   combined efforts, academy and pathway students  engage in meaningful real world experiences,   including college and industry field trips, career  ready workshops, and direct connections

054with   industry professionals. In fact, our expertise is  also being recognized by the at the state level.   We recently secured a contract from the California  Department of Education to provide professional   development development and support for over 300  California partnershipmies statewide. This is a   testament to our district and the systems we have  built here in Elkrove. Tonight we are fortunate   to have Rob Hayworth from Laguna Creek High  School along with students from the manufacturing   production and technology academy and PTA to share  their firsthand experiences. Ready? All right. Um hello members of the board. My name is Hans  Gomez. I'm a senior at Laguna Creek High School,   part of the uh NPTA Academy. Uh what I like  most about being in the academy is be uh   being surrounded by people who actually want to be  there. Um the

055learning environment in the academy   is so much better than gened classes because  surrounded by supportive like-minded students.   And uh in the academy, besides the opportunity  to pick up uh important technical skills,   I also learn soft skills like the ability to set  deadlines for myself, communicate with peers,   and problem solve, not only for myself, but with  others. Um when I graduate from high school,   I plan to get my bachelor's degree in civil  engineering from CSU Chico. And the academy has   prepared me for that by not only providing me with  important industry specific skills like CAD and   CAM, but also the techniques that I need to use to  acquire these skills. Thank you. [Applause] Sorry,   just have to adjust the height. Hello. Uh,  hold that down. It moves. There you go. All   right. Hello, board. Uh, good

056evening. I'm Rian  Wyan, a junior at Laguna Creek High School,   as well as a secondyear member of MBTA. One  of my favorite things I like about MBTA is   the environment. I've really enjoyed the community  at the academy as it's truly a fun and interesting   place to be. I've met amazing people, some of  which is my closest friends. In the past 2 years,   I've gained hands-on experience in areas like  machinery and production, all developing valuable   tangible skills. While this academy focused  on technical skills, the collaborative spirit,   dedication, and teamwork have truly resonated  with me. After I graduate, I hope to pursue a   career related in designing and engineering  prosthetics. Attending college for either   biomedical engineering or mechanical engineering.  This academy has specifically taught me CAD,   machinery, and designing skills. All of course can  be applied to

057engineering. Thank you. [Applause]   Hello, my name is Kiri Goldman. Um, I'm  a sophomore at Laguna Creek High School.   And I think, um, being an MPTA has really  given me like a great community. I'm always   surrounded by a lot of people I know  and people who are there to help me.   Um, I think they've provided me with a lot  of great learning experiences like I mean   just basic like common sense and like you  know just how to be safe and how to figure   out like problem solving skills. Um, and I in  the future I hope to go into the construction   industry and I think that the skills I've  learned in MTA will make that transition   from school to work like a lot smoother. That's  that's what I have to say. Thank you. [Applause] Good, good evening

058everyone. My name is  Jerem Lazo and I'm a student in MPTA and   I attend Laguna Creek High School. Something that  I always liked about being in MTA was how useful   our projects were right after we completed them.  Recently, we built a wooden table and I was able   to do my homework, sew, and do many other things  on that very table. The main lesson I've learned   from being an MPTA was to not use my skills  only for myself. The skills I've learned in   MTA like knowing how to work around machines  allowed me to teach others and help my peers   with their projects. Also, in the future, I hope  to pursue a career as a carpenter. MTA has helped   me prepare for my future career through working  with many different industrial machines that   can become dangerous if

059used incorrectly. an  online program called OSHA 10 where it teaches   training and safety in construction and general  industry. And lastly, it has taught me to communi   communicate with others if needed. Thank you all  for listening. [Applause] Good evening. I'm Rob   Hayworth. I'm the coordinator of the manufacturing  production technology academy at Laguna Creek High   School. Uh it is my pleasure to be here tonight to  uh be a representative of uh our CTE programs here   in Elgroveve Unified. We have so many fabulous  programs. Uh thank you to Ms. Hubard for inviting   us here. Uh as a token of our appreciation for um  this resolution, uh we have some keychains that we   they don't break. um that we have designed and  uh printed with our new 3D printers that print   in multiple colors and allow us to fit

060uh a metal  insert in there so it doesn't wear out. Uh thank   you very much for having us here tonight and uh  designating February as CTE month. Thank you. Thank you Mr. Hayward and thank you MTA students.  We really appreciate you coming and sharing your   experience with us tonight. Um, board members,  I now respectfully request that you approve   resolution number 46 designating February 2026  as Career Technical Education Month. Thank you   very much. Thank you students for coming. We  appreciate it. And of course, our teacher,   our wonderful teacher. Thank you. Um, are there  any blue cards on this item? Madam President,   there are no blue cards on this item. All right.  Then I'd like to call for a motion to approve   resolution number 46 designating February 2026 as  Career Technical Education Month. So move. Second.   Moved

061by Mr. Vargas, seconded by Miss Davis. All  in favor? I I opposed. Passes unanimously. Thank   you very much. Thank you very much. I got to go  see this. Yeah. Hey Beth, before you move forward,   um I wanted to uh comment on um the resolution of  Black American uh History Month. We kind of moved   a little fast, so I I Okay, if you can quickly.  Thanks. What's that? Go ahead. Yeah. I I just   thought it's important for me to mention this.  Um you know we begin um the year now January and   um this resolution you know remind us about  you know what our school um Elgrove Unified   School District is strive for and that's student  success and um closing the gap is definitely one   of our our priorities and to do that is our  um is

062helping um our marginalized students and   um uh the black African uh students are among the  marginalized students in the school district. And   I just wanted to uh remind everybody that uh you  know survey um has indicated that um students who   are suspended um there are five time will be  uh spend some sort of uh um imprison time and   uh what that leads to is you know a lifelong  struggle. So, um I just wanted to continue to   um encourage us to work toward our restorative um  of our black students, our marginalized students.   And I think that we have done um a pretty good job  over the years. We have decreased our suspension.   Um but we could definitely find ways to improve  as we move forward. And I think this is a good   time for us to

063reflect on that because it's the  beginning of the year. So, I just want to to   uh yeah uh list that there um out loud. So, thank  you. Thank you. Right. We're going to um uh move   to student expulsion and voluntary transfer  recommendations. Um is there anyone who wishes   to address the board in close session regarding  a student expulsion? Seeing no one, I will call   for a motion to approve the recommendations for  student expulsion. So moved. Second moved by Mr.   Vargas, seconded by Miss Moore. All in favor? I  opposed. Motion passes. Our request for student   returned from expulsion. I'd like to call for  a motion to approve the recommendations for   students seeking readmission from expulsion to the  Elkrove Unified School District. So moved. Second.   Moved by Mr. Vargas. Seconded by Mr. Yang. All  in favor? I

064I opposed. unanimously passes. Thank   you. Our next item is public comment. This is  for items not on the agenda. Do we have public   do we have blue cards for public comment? We do.  And we do not have 15. So everybody will get the   three minutes that's on the clock up there.  Um I'm going to call the first two names. So   the second person, if they could kind of wait  over to the side to be ready right afterwards,   that would be awesome. First name I have is  Brandy Jordano and after that Bobby Kimmons, board members, I appreciate the  opportunity to be here. First,   uh, thank you very much. I am the mother of a  Sheldon High School girls basketball player and   um at her request I've been asked to read this  letter from her um because

065she's unable to be   here tonight because she's at practice. My name  is Giovana Gordono. I am 13 years old, a freshman,   and a starting player on the varsity girls  basketball team. I never imagined I would have to   write a letter like this, but what has happened to  Coach Haley has hurt me and my teammates more than   I can explain. Being a freshman on varsity was one  of the biggest and most exciting things that I've   ever that has ever happened to me. I worked so  hard to earn my spot and from the very beginning,   Coach Haley believed in me. She pushed me,  supported me, and made me feel like I belonged.   She made all of us feel that way. She is the  kind of coach who shows up early, stays late,   and never stops caring about

066us. Not just as  players, but as people. When the team told her how   uncomfortable another players behavior was, she  listened. She didn't ignore it or brush it off.   She took it seriously and did exactly what a good  coach should do. She went to the athletic director   and asked what to do. We know she followed the  instructions she was given. What has been really   hard for us is how suddenly everything changed.  One day we had a coach we trusted and the next   day we were standing in the gym with no idea  what was happening. Now that league has started,   we still feel like we're on our own. This has  been extremely upsetting for all of us. We were   blindsided. Many of us cried when we heard the  news. We spent countless hours with Coach Haley   building

067trust, improving our skills, and becoming  a stronger team. Losing her so suddenly has caused   a lot of confusion and emotional stress. And it  feels like our voices and our experiences were not   valued in the decision. Coach Haley is the heart  of our team. She shows up for us every single day   and we are asking that someone finally shows up  for her and for us. We want our coach back. We   want stability. We want a program we work so  hard to build and to treat with fairness and   be treated with fairness and respect. I hope you  will listen to the students who are living through   this and reconsider the decision that hurt them.  so much. Sincerely, Giovana Jordano. Thank you. Thank you. All right. And so I have Bobby Kimmons. And  the next one is Brandy

068Gastel. Oh boy. Good   evening board members and President Riley. Um  my name is Bobby Kimmons. I'm a parent of I'm a   parent of a student athlete in the Sheldon High  School varsity girls basketball team. And I'm   here tonight to address the termination of coach  Haley Hiner Kay Coach Haley Shiner and the serious   concerns surrounding how this matter was handled  by the leadership specifically athletic director   Jason Bumbaka and principal Licia Busio. Let me be  clear from the start. This is not about defending   inappropriate behavior, nor is it about avoiding  accountability. This is about judgment. This is   about leadership. And this is about whether adults  in trust with our children acted responsibly,   transparently, and in accordance with the basic  standards of care. Throughout the season, multiple   players, including my daughter, came forward  expressing discomfort over repeated sexual

069sexual   explicit language and inappropriate conversation  conversations initiated by a teammate. These were   not rumors. These were firsthand experience  experiences shared by students who entrusted   that speaking up would lead to protection,  guidance, and clarity. Coach Haley did not exact   did did exactly what we asked coaches to do. She  listened. She did not dismiss the concerns. She   did not try to handle the situation quietly  or inappropriately. She escalated the issue   to the athletic director that Jason Bubaka and  asked for guidance. That is the correct chain of   command. What followed is where judgment failed.  Mr. Bubaka provided minimal guidance. He advised   that a meeting could occur but did not attend. He  did not ensure administrative oversight. He did   not provide safeguards for the coach, the student  or the team or a situation involving sensitive   language and and student

070safety. That lack of  involvement reflects poor judgment and inadequate   leadership. Coach Haley followed direction  follow the followed the direction she was given.   Two days later, she was suspended. Board members,  all you board members, the subsequent alone,   this subsequent alone should concern you. But  it not it does not stop there. Statements were   later collected from multiple players, girls who  who were direct witnesses to be to the behavior   and who came forward in good faith to support a  safe team environment to provide clarity. These   students statements were should have been central  to any fair and balanced decision-making process.   Instead, the voices of the girls were effectively  dis disregarded. Their firsthand account were not   meaningfully acknowledged and rather than being  treated as credible witnesses, the outcome of this   process resulted in removal of the coach who  advocated for

071them. Equally troubling parents   sir including myself your time is up were never  notified that all children were being questioned   about matters involving sexual language. We  were not informed of any investigation. Sir,   we need you to stop. Were we given any  opportunity to understand how our daughter   I I'm sorry it it feels rude to turn off your  mic, but um we do keep it to a threeminut rule.   If you would like to submit your your full  statement to you, we Yes, we we are welcome to   take. I sent you an email. Did you get my email?  I said I said, "Sir, sir, this is an appropriate." All right. Brandy Gastel is up  next. And after that, Haley Shainer. Okay. Good evening. My name is Brandy Gastel  and um I am an a community member of the

072EGUSD.   For the past 10 years or so, my husband has been  coaching since our kids were really young. I've   been kind of like the team mom. So, he currently  isn't here tonight because he's coaching at   Katherine Albanian Middle School. So, he's been  coaching there for the past three years. So,   um my daughter Ava Gastel is a JV player.  She's not a part of the varsity, but   um Coach Haley was definitely a big impact and  a part of her her life since she graduated from   8th grade that summer with through conditioning  and whatnot. Um this time I like to just um read   the letter that um I drafted up. I'm writing to  formally express my serious concerns regarding   the lack of communication from the district  administration surrounding the recent decision   to fire the head coach of

073the women's uh varsity  team at Shelon High School. The lack of timely   and transparent communication with the school  community was notable. For example, the decision   was announced to parents and guardians on January  5th, 2026, returning from a winter break with   little to no prior warning or explanation of the  process leading to this outcome. I believe this   decision was abrupt and unfair and emotionally  disrupted our student athletes and their families.   The true objective of this letter is to state  that coach Haley Shainer is more than deserving   to be reinstated as head coach as she has  brought a positive change and supportive   atmosphere to the women's basketball program  at Shelton High School. But to also emphasize   the importance of transparent communication,  especially concerning decisions that directly   affect students and school programs. I believe  it is crucial for

074the district to have clear   established protocols for communicating such  significant personnel changes to the community.   I would like uh the district to address this  matter by reinstating Coach Haley Shainer as   a women's varsity head coach. Um thank you for  the your time and attention to this matter. And   um I don't know if you have my daughter's  card if she's able to go after I didn't   need to go in order. It's short and  brief. She did fill out a blue card.   Would that be okay? Ava Gast. Wanted her  to go next. Yes. Would that be okay? Yes. I I guess that's fine. She's right here in the  list. If you wanted her to go next, is that with   okay with you, Haley? She can go. Okay. Okay. Let  me over the timer. Got to be aware

075of the time,   but you do you did card two. All right.  So, we have Ava Gastel up. Go ahead. Um,   good afternoon. And I just wanted to say I  think I speak for everyone when I say that   coach Haley is not only like there for us  on the court but is also there for us off   the court. And each one of the players on the  varsity team and some on the JV team has built   like a very strong connection with her and like  we can talk to her whenever we need like just   emotional support and she's very like supportive  when it comes to like basketball and schoolwork   and keeping us in check. And she also motivated  me personally as a JV player to play to my full   potential as well as like manage school work. 

076And she always like lets us like as well do our   schoolwork in practice time if we really need  to. and they're always putting in extra time,   coach Hilly and Coach Isaiah with us to get  us better and just to like do the best they   can to help us individually. And they're just  very empowering for our program and Coach Haley   is really what's best for us, especially  given the players that we have right now.   they really need a leader and like no offense  to like all the other coaches but like coach   Haley's like what they need right now and like we  appreciate all the like coaches that they've been   throwing at them as well as athletic director's  time but like they really just need coach Haley   back as well as us just like just to help

077us out  right now and yep that's about it. Thank you. Okay, thank you. Um, so we have Haley  Shainer and then after that Bianca Kimmons. Hello board members. My name is Haley Shainer  and I was recent released from the head varsity   coaching position at Sheldon High School. While  this decision was upsetting for me, I am more   upset for the girls. During my short time as head  coach, I've emphasized sisterhood, accountability,   and excellence on and off the court. I have  encouraged these young girls to embody these   ideas and grow grow as young women. From the time  I took over the program in October to December,   these girls have spent countless hours in  the gym working on their craft, buying into   a system built on trust and heart. Those are our  mottos. They trust in their coaches.

078They trust in   their teammates. And most importantly, they've  learned to trust in themselves. This group has   brought in and changed reputation to Sheldon  High School's basketball program. It hasn't   been known to have a strong girls program in the  last 20 years. And now people are talking. These   girls have achieved success at a level they're  not used to. They're winning games as a team,   working together, and believing in a program,  which is not common at the high school level.   College coaches are attending games. Other  programs are reaching out to offer their   respect to our program and how we've turned  it around. Um, in my 12 years of coaching,   I have never been more proud of a team.  Losing this team has been heart-wrenching.   I feel an immeasurable amount of grief for people  who are still alive.

079I miss this team and the   families daily. The girls ask me to come to every  game and I show up no matter how difficult it is   for me to attend because they are going through  something much harder. They have lost stability.   Some girls have lost the only people that believe  in them on the court. Some girls have lost the   ability to express themselves in a safe place. I'm  watching players cry tears of sadness after tough   victories. The people involved in this program  have become my family. These girls and families   have bought in and supported the system and myself  in an uncommon way. This level of buyin, trust,   and support shown from the families is not seen  in youth sports today. I've devoted time, money,   and passion into this program. Every day, my  partner and I

080have sacrificed our well-being   and personal goals to achieve the goals of these  girls. Through uh this devotion, players have   learned to see themselves in a different light.  They believe they can be great. Players who have   never thought about playing at the college level  see that for themselves. Players who don't play   a lot of minutes are seeing their growth and they  are buying bought into the success of the program,   not their individual highlights. They fell in love  with the process. Regardless of the next steps, I   can truly sit here and say that coaching this team  has brought me an immense amount of joy. Every one   of these girls has grown into a strong, confident  women who know what hard works means, who lead   by example and can be held accountable, who help  those in need rather

081than put them down, and who   can identify their emotions and express themselves  freely. This is my purpose, not the wins and   losses, but the life that happens with the game.  I don't believe the majority was considered in   making this decision to let me go. This basketball  program understood that doing what was best for   the many outweighed the once of the few. I hope  you can find it in your hearts to appreciate this   value and do its best for the majority of the  girls who are struggling. Thank you. Thank you.   Um, so we have Bianca Kimmons and after that Mark  Troxel. Good evening board members. My name is   Bianca Kimmons. My daughter is Brooklyn Kimmons.  She is a sophomore at Sheldon High School. Uh,   she is on the varsity team. She has been  playing varsity since

082her freshman year. Um,   she works every day, six to seven days a week. Uh,  this is her passion. This is what she does. And,   um, I'm going to read her statement. My name is  Brooklyn Kimmons. I am a sophomore and a starting   player on the girls varsity basketball team.  I have been playing varsity since my freshman   year. My freshman year, we had a coach that lacked  knowledge of the game, professionalism, and was   very unemotional. When the year started, I had  reservations about the year ahead. My teammates   and I were elated when coach Haley Shanner took  over as our head coach in October of 2025. Coach   Haley Shanner was in the process of rebuilding  and positively transforming the girls basketball   program. Under her leadership, all the players  demonstrated growth not only in athletic skill   but also

083in confidence, teamwork, and personal  accountability. She fostered a supportive and   disciplined environment where student athletes  felt valued, motivated, and safe. Because of the   culture being built, I have never thought I would  be writing a letter like this. What has happened   to Coach Haley has hurt me and my teammates more  than I can ever explain. My teammates and I told   Coach Haley how uncomfortable another player's  behavior was making us feel. She listened.   My feelings also stemmed from flag football where  she also made very inappropriate comments. A man   uh I'm sorry. The player also began to make our  coach, our male coach feel very uncomfortable. I   do know a certain conversation that this player  had with another player where she was calling   our male coach her boyfriend and made Tik Toks  about him. That was very inappropriate.

084And I   told Coach Haley. I do know that Coach Haley  called Mr. Bumbaka regarding this. He told   her that it was okay to have a conversation with  the player's mother. I feel that Mr. Mr. Bumbaka   should have been present in that conversation  so nothing could be taken out of context. I   feel that was his role as an athletic director.  I do know that following the discussion, the   parent provided administrators with a significant  different account of the conversation. Shortly   after the parent complaint was submitted, Coach  Haley was suspended and ultimately terminated.   This has been exceptionally hard. I'm  sorry, your time is up. Okay, thank you. I have Mark Troxel and after that Droxel. Hello, my name is Mark Troxel.  My grandchildren attend Elkrove   Unified School District at uh CMP and Elkrove. Uh this breaks my heart

085to be here and have to  tell you this. I want to address the bullying   and sexual abuse policies that have failed  to protect children on the school campus. There have been at least three students  from Ruby classroom that have reported   bullying and sexual abuse violations. In  talking with other parents, this isn't just   an isolated item. This has been going on. um  administration and faculty seem unwilling or untrained, I don't know, to take action against  this bully. Other classmates are at risk at being   bullied or worse. By state law, students must  be provided a safe learning environment. That   has failed. They are not feeling safe anywhere  on that school ground with this bully at risk.   We demand agenda items for discussion in  publicly the next publicly noticed board   meeting from this date. As of January 12th 

086of 2026, that bully was still in the class. [Music] Action has to be done. Thank you. All right. I have Droxal and after that Jroxil to the superintendent of the Elkrove school  unified school district and the members of   the Elkro unified district administration and  board. I'm so fortunate to be here today to   have witnessed all the wonderful students who  have been thriving due to school support. But   it also saddens me to be here today because I  am here as a mother whose children were harmed   at the California Montasauri project, a  school that fails to act when it matters   most. Today I submit the safe kids strong  school and unsafe learning environment   petition. We the undersigned are parents,  guardians, family members, child advocates,   and taxpayers whose children attend or have  attended the California Montasauri Project,   a

087charter school within the Elkrove Unified  School District. We come together collectively   due to repeat repeated concerns about bullying,  harassment, sexual assault, physical aggression,   and CMP's failure to take substantiative and  sufficient corrective actions. What does this   translate to? A failed system. And when a school  fails to protect one child, it fails every child.   Those who are assaulted and those who have those  who are being taught quietly and repeatedly that   harm will be tolerated. Reports have and were  made. Policies existed but protections did   not. What failed was not awareness. It was  followth through. The pattern is clear and   persistent. Incidents are reported, responses are  insufficient, and unsafe behavior continues. This   is not an isolated event. These are multiple  events, and this is a systemic problem. The   district has the obligation to act regardless  of charter status. Educational

088and safety   standards must be met. Failure to do so warrants  reconsideration of that status. An inclusive   environment holds everyone to high standards of  conduct and learning with a robust support system   to address barriers to success. Accordingly, we  are holding the addresses, our elected officials,   accountable and demand that these issues be  placed on the agenda item for discussion in the   next Elkrove Unified School Board meeting to the  date of which this is presented, which is today,   Tuesday, January 13, 2026. It's a school  system is not measured by what is promised but what but by what it protects. I too cannot give up and I  refuse to give up. [Music] Thank you. Um our last comment  is from Jay Troxel. Go ahead. [Music] Good evening, members of the board. Um, I  am a concerned parent of an

089Elkrove Unified School   District student victimized by bullying.  Um, my concern is with the complete lack   of accountability at an Elkrove Unified School  District charter school, the California Monasuri   project, Elkrove Boulevard campus, where numerous  bullying complaints have been made by myself,   my wife, and many other concerned parents and  families. In some cases, families are deterred   from officially filing reports by admin staff  who ask, "Are you sure you want to file this?"   When families do continue the process and push for  action, it's always met with a thank you for your   concern. We have policies in place and we will  do an investigation. These investigations are   a sham. Results of their supposed reports always  find that the offending students do not meet their   bullying criteria and they return to the class  to continue terrorizing classmates. My student   who

090loved school last year suddenly didn't want to  go. My student had no appetite all of a sudden and   kept leaving class to go to the office every day  with stomach aches and genuinely had anxiety about   school. And the school didn't notify us that our  student was going to the office every day. When   my student came home with a uniform shirt cut up  and told us it was done in class by a bully who'd   gotten a hold of scissors, we'd had enough and my  wife and I filed a complaint after meeting with   the principal, Lisa Garcia. We were promised an  investigation and that we'd get the results in two   weeks. We got no results. We asked for a written  report multiple times and got nothing until almost   two months later when we demanded an in-person  meeting.

091In the end, the bully was found to have   engaged in what the school did call severe student  misconduct, but no punitive action was taken. We   need more staff like Coach Haley willing to speak  up for our kids. Through talking to other parents,   we've learned that the same bully also sexually  assaulted at least three other students. Yet,   the school does nothing meaningful or effective  to mitigate the real danger. And what's worse is   the more we talk to other families, the more we  learn that this is what the school does. Not just   for these instances, but for other separate  instances with other bullies as well. This   problem is systemic to the school. They have a  consistent pattern of inaction despite multiple   families voicing real and valid safety concerns  for their students. The school says they have   policies

092in place, but what good are the policies  if they don't follow them? This school is failing   both the innocent bystander students by allowing  this and other bullies to continue their predatory   behavior and also failing the bullies themselves  by not intervening and tolerating their continuous   harassment of other students. There need to be  real consequences for bullying behavior. Without   that, the only ones experiencing consequences  are the rest of the students due to the school's   lack of action. As of yesterday, the bullying  question was still in class. [Music] Thank you   to our public comment. Um, appropriate district  staff will follow up with concerns presented   during public comment. Um, we're moving on to  the consent agenda. Are there any blue cards   related to the consent agenda? There are no blue  card. Okay. Um, I'd like to call for a

093motion to   approve items 1 through 19 on the consent agenda.  So, move. I'll switch to second. Was that you,   Mr. Yang? Yeah. Okay. I'm sorry I missed it. Mr.  Gang made the motion, seconded by Mr. Vargas. All   in favor? I opposed. Thank you. The consent agenda  passes. Next, there's bargaining units. Are there   any bargaining units you wish to address the  board? Oh, looks like we got one. Miss Kendall, I always have something to say. Uh hello uh this  evening uh President Alvani, schoolboard members,   superintendent Riley Mavos, cabinet and uh fellow  uh union leaders as well as the public. Um I just   wanted to take this opportunity as president of  ask me local 258 to welcome superintendent Riley   officially up to the uh to the dis. Um I look  forward to the work that we have

094to do together as   a bargaining unit with the district. um underneath  your leadership. So, thank you so very much and   welcome. Thank you, Miss G. That's good. Everyone  else, thank you. Next, we'll move on to report and   discussion items. Our first item is the 2024 2025  annual audit. Miss Watkins. Oops. Good evening,   President Albiani, uh, trustee, Superintendent  Riley, colleagues, and community. I have the   privilege of introducing Jeff Jensen, a partner  with Crow, who they are, our independent audit   firm. Uh, we present our unodudited actual data  to the audit firm and over the course of the year,   they um, audit our procedures, they audit  the information in the report. And now,   Mr. Jensen will present on the results of  that audit. as soon as I get out of his way. All right, good evening and thank

095you for having  me tonight to present the audit results for the   year ended June 30th uh 2025. Uh we met earlier  today with a few of the board members as part   of your uh audit committee and uh went over in  uh greater detail kind of some of the elements   of the report and I'm here to provide you with a  more kind of highle presentation here and answer   any questions that you might have. Um in the audit  report which is over 100 pages there's uh one page   I'd like to call your attention to which is page  91 here. It's up on the screen. um it provides a   good summary of what's in this audit report over  all those pages and kind of if you had one stop   to to look in the report this is a

096good page to  turn to. So starting at the top here it u talks   about the financial statements themselves. The  district received an unmodified opinion related   to your audit report for this year um related  to your financial statements. So your financial   statements are free of material misstatement  and comply with all applicable accounting   pronouncements. It's the type of opinion you  want on your audit report. Next is uh notations   regarding internal control findings. If we had any  material weaknesses or significant deficiencies,   um we would have checked those as yes and we'd  be talking about those next. But I'm happy to   report that there were no uh significant  findings related to material weaknesses or   significant deficiencies. Next is the federal  awards. Because the amount of federal dollars   the district expends on an annual basis, you're  required to have a

097federal audit done as well.   And this year we looked at the child nutrition  program and had no findings regarding the child   nutrition program. So you have an unmodified  opinion regarding uh your federal compliance.   We look at the large programs of the district on  a triannual basis. That's the requirements under   the federal codes. And so this year it happened to  be that the child nutrition program was what was   uh on rotation. The district has several  years of receiving an unmodified opinion   and not having compliance findings regarding  uh federal compliance. So that's why you'll   note that next line there where it says that yes,  you are a low-risk audit in the eyes of federal   government. And then lastly is the uh state award  section. So there's a number of state compliance   areas that the district is also

098required to  comply with. And for the year ended June 30th,   2025, the district received an unmodified opinion  regarding uh state compliance. Um there are just   two uh findings and recommendations in this year's  report. The first one, if you've listened to this   presentation before, relates to your vacation  approval and compliance with the district's   policy regarding that. So, uh again, this has been  kind of an ongoing comment in your audit report   over the years. Uh and so, um again, just uh a  matter again in the current year. There were no   findings again regarding uh federal compliance.  So, you notice that that page is is blank. And   then there was one minor state compliance finding  regarding after school and before school education   and safety or your ACES program. Uh again here um  you're required to keep student signin

099sheets and   it's kind of a very tedious area regarding  compliance. Um and we actually found that   there was an under reporting of 9 days. So again  this there's no fiscal impact to this finding.   uh and the district has provided their response  at the bottom of how they plan to correct this uh   matter uh in fiscal year 2026. Uh the last section  of the report is your status of prior findings and   again since the I mentioned before the vacation  acral comment was in there in the prior year and   then there was also a comment last year regarding  your internal controls or financial reporting that   did not repeat this year. So that finding has  been properly implemented and is not reflected   in the 2025 findings and recommendations. Uh just  to sum up my comments, the the other

100thing that's   important to bring to the board's attention is  there were no audit adjustments. So the numbers   that were given to us to audit as part of your  on audit actuals are the same numbers that are in   this report without modification. So again, good  news to report there. Um as I had uh mentioned to   the other group, this audit started a long time  ago. It started way back in March uh with looking   at attendance and internal controls over student  body. Uh and it wrapped up in December. So, it's   almost a year- round process of working with you  and your team. And uh just want to say thank you   to the number of folks throughout the district. We  uh not just in fiscal services, but throughout the   district that we work with in order to be

101able  to do our jobs to conclude on your audit. and   everybody's very helpful and um and timely in  providing us with the information that we need   in order to be able to wrap up our report and be  able to be here to present it to you. So, thank   you also to your fiscal team. They do a great job.  With that, um those are my comments. I'd be happy   to answer any questions. Thank you. Before we get  to our questions, are there any blue cards related   to this item? Madam President, there are no blue  cards on this item. Okay. Um I'm going to start   with Miss Baldwin Baldwin. Um, but I wanted to  let you know in the future it will not always be   the ends. I in my teacher mind makes us go in  a

102different order. So this time it will start   with you and next time Missy should be on notice  it will be you and then we will we will continue   down the road. So it doesn't always start in the  same spot. So um that's just a change I make in   the way I run a meeting and I want to give you  guys a heads up. But today is your day to start.   So Miss Bowwin, do you have any comments? Nope. No  comments but thank you. I appreciate that. Thank   you Miss Moore. Uh, I do not have any comments  either. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Vargas. Um,   just really quick, I uh wanted to thank you for  the additional deep dive that you did during the   audit committee answering questions. Um, I think  that was incredibly helpful. Um

103and I also do want   to uh you expand upon something you said which  is you know I I have the privilege of working   um you know with uh financial folks in my day job  and uh you know the small organizations that I   work with often have one or two people um working  on audits and financial information um and that   is not true for this organization. We have a lot  of people working directly on in our finances but   also the audit involves you hundreds and hundreds  of people do who do the work of you know managing   attendance and all of the other various things  that that we audit. So, um, this is an incredible   undertaking and, uh, it should be noted that, you  know, the fact that we have hundreds and hundreds   and hundreds of people

104working on this and yet we  have almost no findings is truly incredible uh,   and a statement to the incredible quality uh, of  the work that people are doing in this district.   So, um, thank you to them as well. So, that's  it. Thank you. Thank you, Miss Ballerini. I have   no comments other than ditto what Mr. Vargas said  because it's it's a lot of work, a lot of numbers   and I to have just that little amount there is  amazing. I appreciate it, Mr. Yang. Yeah, I just   want to echo that as well. Thank you for the good  work and continue doing the good work. Thank you   so much, Miss Davis. Yeah, I want to echo what Mr.  Vargas said. um working in a school office. I know   how difficult it is to keep all those records, 

105those little slips of paper, every signing   sheet. So, it's kudos to our school offices that  support our fiscal service department. And if you   could pass those big thanks on to them because I  know sometimes they never hear that. Um we know   we get audited, but we never get the results at  that end. So, if we could pass that on at least   so that they know they're doing that great  job out there, I'd appreciate it. Thank you.   Thank you. Um I also am on the audit committee  with Mr. Vargas and so we had a meeting earlier   today and and it is amazing. We are over  a1 billion dollar organization and um we   have vacation acral which is a constant challenge  and we under reportported nine days. It it's it's   unbelievable for the thousands of students we

106have  there every day and we've already come up with a   fix. people on the board are already experiencing  our fix and so we I just so much incredible   respect and appreciation to our staff um in the  field with the students at the schools and here.   So, thank you very much and thank you for your  professionalism and our audit that does take from   March to December. It's pretty crazy. As a parent  of the district, I appreciate the opportunity   to work with you all. So, thank you. All right.  Our next item is board member and superintendent   reports. Do we have anybody who need had um board  business? I do. I would like to um to announce   that Yay. I was on a committee. I was excited to  attend the arts roadmap meeting on January 6th.   Uh the

107VAPA team shared the progress that has been  made to enhance our VAPA programs throughout the   district. And we also discussed the barriers that  they've encountered in fully staffing the plan as   well as issues with having enough facilities for  afterchool use. We all know the problems that   they're having. We have so many kids in so many  programs that there's just not a place for all   of them. Um, I actually was at Franklin Elementary  and saw the poor band teacher with his cart trying   to move move the music the carts all the way  across the the the campus and it's like, oh,   every day he has to do that cuz he teaches band  in the library. You know, we do what we have to   do and the kids are thriving and the amount of  students that are

108enjoying the VAPA programs is   amazing. And just so everybody knows, this year's  visual arts showcase will be held on April 24th   and 25th at Consumnness River College. And it's  an amazing event to go to. And this year they   are doing something a little bit different. They  are allowing the people that come to the event to   help judge the items there. They're going to pick  certain ones that you can choose from. And that   way it's kind of like, you know, we get to have  a say in in what what we think is the best there,   I guess. Um, and I would also like to suggest  that um we as a board receive an update from the   VAPA team at a future board meeting if possible  because it's more than I could possibly share in   this little

109bit of time. And you you will just  be amazed at the work that they've done with the   budget. And that's all I have to say. Okay. taking  note of your your request at this moment. And with   that, we will adjourn this meeting at 7:50 p.m.  Have a good night. Happy New Year, everyone.