001Want to welcome everyone to the Wiser and Unified School District board meeting for March 26, 2026. Welcome everyone. And Wendy, would you please take roll call? >> Dr. Goldman >> present. >> Miss Legatsby present. Mr. Benzos >> present. >> Miss Tappy and Mr. Martinez are ab Thank you Wendy. We're going to next move to the pledge of allegiance. And I'm going to ask uh Miss England if you could please uh lead us in the pledge. >> Put your right hand over your heart. Ready? Begin. >> I pledge algiance 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. >> Thank you. >> Let's see here. Uh we did have a closed session earlier today and the board
002did not take any actions in close session, so there's nothing to report out. Next item on our agenda is section four. For those following online, is to adopt our agenda. Is there a motion to adopt the agenda? >> So moved. >> Second. >> Excellent. All those in favor? >> I thank you. Motion carries 300. That's odd saying only three people, but thank you. >> We almost didn't have a meeting. No, it's >> great. Uh next we we're moving on to section five which is comments from the public on non-aggenda items. And we do have one card from Miss Maria Rodriguez. Topic is parent volunteer vetting process in review. And just for as a quick reminder, you do have three minutes and based on the Brown Act, we cannot comment on anything that is brought before
003the board under public comment. But welcome and look forward to hearing your comments. >> Uh good evening board members and friends. Uh, my name is Maria Rodriguez, kindergarten teacher at Holly Glenn School. Today, I want to speak to you about the parent volunteer vetting process. Recently, Dr. Silver shared with our WFA union leaders that in the near future, you will be reviewing all school policies. I imagine that the volunteer vetting process may be reviewed. So, I am here to share with you how important it is to me and my curriculum. Firstly, our children's safety is at the top of the priority list. So, safety safety procedures are welcome and needed. At the same time, we have to be careful not to lose our caring environment where we welcome the help of our parent volunteers. Recently,
004at Holly Glenn, there have been many versions of the volunteer vetting process. Unfortunately, I can't take precious time to explain the entire process, but I do want you to know why it's important to me. Having special days in my classroom is what brings my students back to school day in and day out with enthusiasm. When I say things like, "Friends, Dr. Silvers has been looking at my plan book and he is so proud of how hard we've worked this week." And guess what? He gave us permission to do something special. You see how we filled up our marble jar? We're going to get to go to the park to do an egg hunt. Yay. And guess what? Our parents are going to go with us to keep us safe. Oh my goodness. That's what makes
005them knock at my door. Teacher, are we going TO THE PARK TODAY? That's what's important to my kids. Being able to have these special occasions where the parents are involved this year, but all this work is is too much for me to do alone. I need the parents help this year. I have only have two parent volunteers. So, when you review your policies, please make sure that allowing parents into the school for special one-time occasions continues to be included in the language. When I walk around Da Vinci schools and those big big kids run up to me, they don't say, "Remember that day you taught me about the letter Q?" No, it's about things like, "Hey, Miss Rodriguez, do you remember community workers?" And I'll say, "Yeah, I am. I'm growing up. I'm going to
006be a firefighter. I am going to be a doctor. I am going to be a teacher. That makes me so proud. And it's because I invited those parents to come speak in my classroom week after week during community workers. So, I'm going to probably run out of time. So, I want to just list a couple of things that are going to be um cut out of my curriculum if I we don't have parent volunteers. Oh, I'm running out of time, but there's a lot. >> Sure. >> Absolutely. Thank you very much. >> Thank you. >> Next, we are going to go on to section six, which is our special presentations, and turn it over to Blake to intro make the introduction. I definitely can't do justice to this um introduction, but but I do want
007to say that um you know there there's few days in a school year that you remember and and going to see you all perform at at opening night is going to be one of those days. Um just fantastic. Um I want to thank the the teachers and and leaders that were were part of this that helped develop this. Um, but you know, really my my hats off to to you students that, you know, it's not easy to stand in front of people and have that confidence to stand in front and and perform. Um, you all are fantastic. You're amazing. And I hope that you know that. And um, you know, to the extent that we get to see a little bit of that fantasticness today, I made up a word. I want to I would
008love to see it. So So thank you. You you all did fantastic job. Here we go. Sorry, I should have said that. >> Is yours? >> Come on over. Smile. Wake up. >> Hello. Hi. >> Um, thank you for for welcoming us. We really do appreciate it. Um, as you may know, our our our whole program doubled in size this year. And so, um, I'm very appreciative of the the space that we were given to grow. And I look forward to um bringing the joy of musical theater and all the lessons it can teach you in uh commitment and teamwork uh to uh even more students as we find new ways to take this program and and reach it out in in in many ways to the entire Wiseburn um school district family. So, thanks
009so much to reach climb up. know the answers to Sweets every day all When I grow up, I will be strong enough to have you when you're grown up. When I go home, >> when I go home, >> I will be brave enough to find that each day. pretend that I'm spending I'll be all They always find that each night. doesn't mean that you just have to take it on the chin and wear it just Everything is written for me. I might as well. Um, I didn't plan on getting so emotional, but um, watching you up here makes me so proud. So many of you were in the cast last year and to see you maturing and for you to be so you have grown so much as actors and singers and movers. I'm so
010incredibly proud of you. And to everyone out here, um, you might not know that we had a lot of drama happening um, during the performances. We had a lot of illnesses. We had people coming in covering each other's parts. Um they were so resilient and you know we were able to really rely on these students to do everything all the the lights and the costumes and every you know everything. And so it's just so empowering for these students. So we I really appreciate your support in um having such an amazing program in our district. So thank you so much. Absolutely. >> Oh, Lord. >> You guys are going to have to switch. Okay, you guys ready? >> One, two, three. >> Thank you. >> Great job, guys. Number one here. Like there's a video of
011me. >> It's over. downhill. >> I think on that note, I'm about ready to take a motion to adjourn. >> The energy in the room has died. >> Oh, that. >> All right. I know. I know our performers just left, but I've had an opportunity to ask a question to one of the performers like, "How many hours did you practice in rehears?" And they were shocked. They're like, "Like like in general was the response." I said, "Sure, like in general." She says, "Well, I know that after school we practice from 2:30 to 8:00 p.m. on a regular basis." So, she didn't have an answer for me in terms of the hours, but their success and their performance definitely showed. So kudos to everybody that participated because that was exceptional. That's very nice. So all right.
012Uh next we are going to move on to section seven of our agenda and we're going to go with 7.1 which are board member uh reports and I'll start on my right hand side with Michelle. >> Thank you so much. Um just wow. Um, I got to see um, Matilda um, the other night and I know I spoke at the last board meeting, but um, to have them here like seeing on stage is one thing, but to be able to take that talent and put it into this setting, you really get to see the raw talent um, of those children and it's it makes me so proud to be able to say that those are our kids. um that that just the sheer talent of of the kids and how hard they work to to
013have that um that song gets me every single time and as like not a dry eye every mother in here I think because you um so just uh an amazing job and uh thank you. I'm so proud of of all the people that have prioritized um the arts in our school district. So thank you. Um, speaking of the arts, uh, or speaking of all the programs that support, um, I did not get to make it to the West meeting. Uh, however, I know Rock Around the Block, they started their push, uh, to promote Rock Around the Block. So, I just highly encourage everybody to, uh, to check that out and, um, hopefully I'll have more updates next time. Thank you very much. >> Thank you, Michelle. Next, we'll go to Neil. >> Um, yeah, speechless.
014This is so so nostalgic. I wish the kids were still here because I tell them to to stick with it. Um, it's very personal for me. I was very much involved in musical theater in high school, college, and many professionally. And I don't think there's anything that was more impactful on my career and my speaking ability and my ability to have presence in the community than that. And the magic friendships you make are the most beautiful things. And I just encourage them to stay with it and to see that what they produce is just so remarkable. So, I'm I'm so grateful we're sponsoring this and for all the arts. Um, also excited that we will be having the opportunity to have some site visits upcoming and plan to participate in as many as possible. And
015a question for you, Wendy, will you be sending us out? >> Soon as I poss. >> Perfect. Thank you. And uh, uh, good wishes for a joyous and healthy, please return healthy and happy spring break to everyone. >> Thank you, Neil. Just to add on to a little bit of the performance, I'm I'm a civil engineer by training and I cannot do that. Don't make any attempts whatsoever. So, I'm very fond of students and performers that can put on something so special like that. It I I like to appreciate the talent. But again, thank you to to all of our performers. Um uh last week I did have an opportunity to attend the Los Angeles County School Trustees Association meeting that was at Pasadena City College. It was actually a very good conversation with multiple
016districts and community colleges and the topic was dual enrollment and the benefits that uh dual enrollment uh brings to students in terms of um their opportunity to take very challenging courses in college but also getting credit while they're taking those courses in high school so that when they do go to college uh if that's the path that they so choose it's less expensive because they have credits and units uh ahead of time. Um, so that was an enlightening uh conversation with several uh school district members and trustees and I believe they mentioned at in the presentation that last year there was new legislation where school districts can partner with any community college district, not just their local representing community college. So for us, we're fortunate. I believe uh Da Vinci has partnerships with El Camino
017College which is our local community college district but the law also changed whereas if another college has a program say that El Camino does not offer potentially there could be a partnership there outside of the community college that serves your local district. So that was uh that was news to me. I wasn't aware of that. It's a great opportunity for us to expand potentially offerings um in terms of dual enrollments. Uh Neil, also looking forward to the spring break and everyone definitely wish you a very happy and safe spring break as we move forward. So um one item that I did want to touch base with Blake, I don't know if this is in your reports, but if we can get an update in terms of a the anticipated hard date for our o grand
018opening of the Wisburn Sports Complex. I would like to know um when that is scheduled for. There's a lot of interest in our community to know that date, but also a lot of local school districts and some other elected officials that quite frankly drive down Aviation Boulevard and everybody sees it and they keep telling it it's coming. So, we'd like to invite several local electeds as well to participate and and see the fields because they're also considered in certain fields like that. Um gotten a lot of compliments from community members and other local electeds as to how wonderful that project is looking. So, congratulations to the team. Uh we we just need to get that date out there so that people can make plans and hopefully they can join us and celebrate. Okay. Uh next
019we're going to go on to uh section 7.2 which is our school site update. And for there she is. Kiana, please come on up. >> We have our Holly Glenn Elementary update. >> Thank you. >> Are you or am I doing okay? Um, thank you for having me. Uh, what a pleasure to go after the amazing performance. I will neither sing nor dance, but um, thank you for if it's needed, it'll come. No. Um, but I'm really happy to be here and present on behalf of Holly Glenn and our amazing teachers um, and the work and growth and learning that's been happening at Holly Glenn. All right. Uh just a reminder on our priorities. Our first priority is reading. Um and then so forth, math, science, and student wellness and safety. So these are our
020four categories that we're really working towards progress um in all areas. We will start with our priority one, which is reading. Um, this is a bit of a reminder that all teachers received professional development in getting reading right and that was prior to the school year starting. Um, there were also in our most recent PDS some refreshers on that as well. And then I ready diagnostic data to guide that personalized instruction and help monitor our progress and growth for all students. This is uh what we set as our goal for I Ready. So for first grade, we are looking to hit 80% mastery in phonics and for second grade 80% mastery in comprehension. I know at the first presentation, you know, there were some questions about that 80% and and we stuck to that. Um,
021and we'll see our growth towards that knowing that, you know, we still have months to go, but we are moving towards that 80% and we're proud of that. So, uh, for first grade, um, if you're looking at beginning of year is there in gray and then our middle of year, which we took back in January, um, you'll see there was a gain, a significant gain for our mid or above grade level for tier one. and really proud of uh the number decreasing significantly for tier 2 which we started at 64% was um we're one grade level below and we've dropped to 36% there. So we are closing those those tiers uh and the areas that we need to see moving and the right direction for our second grade. Our focus was mastery and comprehension. So,
022a different category that we were focusing in. Although we don't see a huge gain like we did for our first graders in tier 1. Once again, if you're looking to our tier 2 or tier three, that's where you're seeing those numbers decrease significantly. Particularly in tier three, we started with 20% of our students two grade levels below and we're now down to 6%. So, as long as we continue to close the gap and those numbers decreasing for tier 2 and three, we know we're continuing in that right direction. Kinder um did not do the beginning of year uh as we have some kinder teachers here. There's a lot to get our students going in kindergarten and the routines. um tech. We want to be really mindful about how much technology we're also using at that
023young age. And so we only have uh their most recent diagnostic that they took. And so this is kind of our beginning level for them in terms of tier 1, tier 2, and tier three. You might be, if you're mathematically looking, that's not adding up to 100%. Yes. Um, so what happens is if a student didn't finish the diagnostic or kind of stalled out, then they don't calculate that score in because they're not going to try to figure out or guess where they were. And they also don't say just keep giving this diagnostic for endless amounts to have especially at this age finish it. So yes, our data is complete, but also when I talk to the rep for our kindergarten age, this isn't this isn't like an outlier. We're not the only school that
024will see this. We also have our priority too being math. Of course, we're looking at that I Ready data and diagnostic, and we're continuing to lean on our mass specialists and TCT time and coaching cycles so that we're continuing to see those numbers grow as well. Uh just this is a reminder that we are looking at first grade 80% mastery for number and operations and second grade 80% mastery in algebra and algebraic thinking. first grade. If we're comparing and looking at our beginning of year and middle of year, again, we are seeing growth in tier 1 and significant growth in tier 2 and tier three. So, we want to continue to see those numbers move in the right direction. Um, we know math is still a major priority and our area that we really need
025to see those numbers moving as quickly as possible. I know that's been on all of our minds looking at that data. And so to see this for middle of year is really positive, but we are still quite uh away from our goal of 80%. And we know that here's our second grade. Again, we're seeing that positive movement and growth um with that tier 2 decreasing and tier three and the bump in tier one. And so again, um, talking to our I Ready rep, this is, you know, a positive movement and trend. They say they too were like 80% is a high number to aim for, but you should be aiming for a high number instead of settling for something, you know, you could absolutely reach. And so they are saying this is on trend uh
026with other districts and even um outperforming some others. And so they are saying our data is also looking very favorable. and our lovely kinders for numbers and operations. Again, it's not going to add up to that 100%. Um, but here we are with mid or above and one grade level below. This data is always going to be very fluid knowing that we don't have a complete data set for these kiddos, but it is still giving us that time um to get endofear data for them and to see that growth. Sorry. Is there any other uh data points or assessments that you give kindergarteners? >> They do have some common assessments that they have. So, our kinder teachers can also speak a little bit more to that, but we can I can bring back and share
027with the board some of the data that they have um that they personally have done. They also do have done ESGI, so there's data there that's tied. So we can bring back I can bring back some more data to complement this knowing that we don't have a complete data set for student wellness and safety. We continue to have our monthly meetings that are dedicated to student wellness and safety. We are reviewing or capturing kids hearts data and discipline data. Um I really am partnering with mainly our counselor Miss Ana East who's amazing in this when we look at the data to recognize um what are some of those trends and this plays a really significant role and how she rolls out her groups for counseling. So if we need some we're seeing our data in
028discipline and we need to do some more emotional regulation then she'll build groups around that knowing that this is an area where our students could use that additional practice and support. And of course you have to recognize their growth. So we have our cub cash and our cub store which is the best Friday of every child's life at Holly Glenn. They get to come spend their cub cash. they practice counting out their cash and if they can afford things. Um, so you have to be recognizing and rewarding that good behavior and they love their cup cash. So come on a Friday where we pass it out when they're wearing blue. We'll give you cup cash and you'll be heroes for the day. So we invite we invite all to come for cup cash on Friday.
029>> Uh, sorry I clicked. Um, these are just a couple pictures of some hands-on learning that recently happened here at Holly Glenn. Um, we obviously are Steam Lab and offering Lego build days. And they were uh tasked with building um a a building or house of their dreams and who would be in there. And so you can see some of our youngest learners building their dream houses. Uh, this group said they needed a lot of space for animals. Um, which was so kind. I did ask them where they were sleeping and they didn't have an answer, but that's okay. Um, and then we also partnered with bringing in from aerospace some engineers that came in to build rockets with our students and teaching them about rockets uh, and the science behind it. And then the
030last picture is them launching their rockets on the um, grass. So, they had the best day. Uh, they keep talking about it. They asked me if I built one. I said I didn't, but next year it will definitely happen. So again, we know at every age hands-on learning is really important, but especially for our youngest learners, so that they do fall in love with learning and they're doing it without even realizing how much they're learning when they're experiencing it and having fun. So our next steps, we are continuing to use that TCT time to monitor the my path uh on I Ready. Um we are really happy to be partnered with I Ready trainers to best interpret that data. Um they are really accessible. Um I encourage teachers to reach out. I can reach out
031to them directly and ask questions about the data, the diagnostic and so I'm very grateful for that and we need to continue to lean on them um so that we're maximizing I already with our students and the time again intentionally using our what I need win time based on the data we know teachers have so much to do and so instead of having to guess on where our students are using the I Ready groupings that are presented ed through the students data is a really helpful place to start because they are intentionally grouping students based on that data and providing some lessons and suggestions to go with that group. And so we want to lean into that. Again, my path is totally personalized to our students and where they are. So anytime whether it's a
032windtime station or a student finishes something early understanding that if we put them on my path it will intentionally give them what they need and put them on the path to meeting the standard and that's really important. We're going to continue coaching with our math specialists and of course we have our endofear assessment in May at the very end and so I'm excited to see that data. I'd be happy to share it with you guys too. I know I'm shooting for the stars with that 80%, but I'm I I'm really proud of aiming for that and hoping we're getting there. So, thank you. That's all. >> Well, thank thank you for your presentation. Just a just a comment. I do like the aggressive goal with 80%. I think it's very important to to to stretch
033a bit and see or or maybe in this case a lot. I'm not sure. We'll see what we'll see what the final results are. But I like having uh target goals that are not easily attainable because then it's not really a a stretch, right? Um I think if we strive to accomplish more, we'll achieve more. It's by setting up some some tough expectations, but also with the supports, right? So please know that you have the support of the board and resources. if you need things, please make sure that you're coordinating with with our staff, administration for what can we do to support those initiatives because it's one thing to say, let's hit this number 80%, but how do we best support getting us to those points? So, please, I just wanted to echo that and
034share that that you definitely have all of our support to make sure that we can get there. How do we best support you to get to those numbers? >> So, any comments from Michelle or Neil? >> Well said. And thank you very much. Thank you, teachers. Yes. >> Yes. >> Thank you. >> All right. Um, next is um item 7.3. Do we have a mathematics update other than the presentation we had here? We do not. >> Okay, it's embedded. Great. So, we'll move on. Item 7.4 is district leadership reports. Start on my right hand side with uh Miss Kim Jones. >> Thank you. I just have a quick um shout out that I want to share. Um yesterday at at the middle school, we were took a minute to um recognize Kathy Mesa who has
035been a special education teacher for our district just for the last two years. Um and she is um retiring and moving on. And so tomorrow's her last day and so we surprised her yesterday with a retirement sort of farewell. and um just want to shout out she you know she kept saying I've only been here two years but she has made quite an impact and she's been supporting our sixth and seventh grade students and I just want to you know give her another shout out just because we definitely have appreciated her service and wish her the best. >> Excellent. >> Thank you Kim. Next we'll move to our assistant superintendent of business services. >> Good evening. Um, I just wanted to share, um, I have met with web leadership because we've started talking about rock
036around the block and we're really excited to put that together this year. Um, but I also wanted to just thank them for their partnership and everything that they allow us to do, including this uh, musical theater and their um, their um, contribution to our district and that. Um, and I also wanted a shout out. I received an email about the great job that Todd from our M department does. Recognize his hard work and being able to rely on him anywhere throughout all of our sites. >> Excellent. Thank you. Next, we'll go to our assistant super or de I'm sorry, deputy superintendent, Nisha. Okay, Mike. >> Where should I start? >> Superintendent report. >> Just want to want to say that I sort of start with the sports complex and say that there's been an oper
037I've had an opportunity over the last, you know, four weeks uh to turn into quite the tour guide and uh be able to to visit that site quite a bit. And so, you know, even a month ago, it didn't look like it did today. Um, but being able to take the Holly Blend Neighborhood Association um out there today, I mean, just it is amazing. Like I I don't even know how to put in words what it feels like to stand on that field and be out there and just um sort of envision what you know what it's going to be used for. Obviously, kids the biggest play is the biggest classroom in our district, you know, it's what it is. And and just saying it is just is really um it's breathtaking. I think the
038word to quote you is fantasticness. >> Yes, fantastic. A lot of fantastic. >> There's a new word. >> But but you know with that obviously there's a lot of responsibility to a big a big um you know big field like that and and such a a complex field with speakers and and lights and the boards and all the things that that go along with it. Um uh so we've had an opportunity to meet with our leagues. uh we're still working on that process to try and figure out um you know sort of cost sharing in in the upkeep and maintenance of that facility and with that uh we are also exploring a another position um in the district classified position uh that would be a facility attendant and I may be missing the the title
039exactly but but the idea would be um during those bulk hours that that person would be able to be there and serve as that liazison between you know the user groups community schools whatever it may be and uh you know the district and you know there's going to be a lot of compet we know there's a lot of competition for that field it is the nicest field in South Bay and um there's just going to be a lot of use a lot of interest and um to have somebody there to be able to support that is important. Also we've heard from community members about just the the desire to be able to just walk on the field or walk around the field or you know kick a ball with their kid on the field and
040so this would provide us an opportunity uh to have somebody there. um field would be open during start now or so forth and so it just is an opportunity to really create almost work I guess in some ways you know where where kids can go out and play obviously it's going to be largely taken by league anyway so forth so just wanted to share that but there's costs to that and so I think part of our discussions with the league have been how do we not only offset some of the operational costs but also you know there's going to be a replacement cost at a time this is a $15 million $16 million Imagine plus. >> No, Emmy said it was over 17. >> 17 over 17. >> Five to be exact. >> So there
041we have it. >> I wasn't wrong saying plus. It was just plus+ plus. So I think uh anyway I I I just wanted to share you know the the complexity of it, the the beautiful field that was created. Just want to thank the board for for sort of the confidence and the and the wherewithal to be able to put this together. um very flexible space and what I noticed the Hollywood Neighborhood Association part of the conversation was how flexible of a space it is. You know, you have a baseball that can play at the same time, a softball as can play at the same time as two, you know, youth soccer leagues. Um you can take down the fences and have all soccer, you could have a, you know, it's just there's so much flexibility
042to that space. Um there's lights obviously and and it just allows for a really comprehensive youth sports program for you know high school and sports tech program. So I'm really excited about that. Um and and with that Roger I to comment sort of on the um the part about uh oh sorry wanted to wanted to share that. So the issue was when the issue we're facing now in terms of the timeline is when are we going to be relinquished from the construction insurance and roll it over to district insurance. We can't put people on there for an event until that happens. So that's what we've been discussing timing there trying to make sure that um you know obviously we're matured or people go and start kicking the ball around and all of that. So u
043that's just something we're working on over the next few weeks. we believe is going to be substantially up to the next 5 days, six days, >> right? We're very close. >> Yeah, very close. So, I've had some conversations with web about potentially early conversations. So, no commitments and then we need to still explore it, but maybe having sort of a pre- rock around the block um opening and then we could even we like rock around the field, you know, is sort of part of the um part of the process. So again, not sure that that's what's >> so potentially like a soft opening because of the proximity of Rock around the block. Okay. >> Uh so anyway, but more to come as we get these final dates and of course we invite, you know, uh
044there's a list. I know Rebecca sent me a list. I'm certain. >> Uh so also, you know, we had a chance to want to thank our citizen bond oversight committee. We did have a chance last week um or earlier this week, I guess. >> Monday. to to tour several of our projects. Got to go to SLC and to the baseball field um over at Delair Park and obviously our sports complex and so forth. And you know, one of the things I want to say, you know, just about a year ago, we're walking that Delair site where the connect um eight is and it was um you know, I mean, not disrepair necessarily, but the playground area was was old. I mean, there's just a lot of a lot of work needed to be done. Um,
045and two things that I noticed when we did this walk, one is just how nice the facility was, how nice the area is, just the level of work that went into how it, you know, butts up to the SLC in the future plus um program, but 60 kids on the baseball field. >> I mean, it it was really I mean, talk about cool to see one of the largest classrooms on our on our schools. seeing the kids out there was would really um it's kind of cool to see it full circle, you know, to finally see see kids out there playing on that field. Um also want to talk a little bit about um last week we had a technician and I had a chance to go to Seattle for the our induction, the VIP
046induction into the League of Innovative Schools, the digital promise program. Um, and it's really amazing what you see when you get to see other schools and other districts, you know, not necessarily in California, what they're doing. Uh, because it really challenges us to take a look and and see what we can borrow, bagg, borrow, steal, copy, um, you know, explore research because there's just really, really cool programs going on. How CTE programming has developed over the last 10 years or eight years or whatnot. I mean, it is truly remarkable. um the partnerships that some of these um school districts have with the local businesses. You know, beyond simple partnership, you're talking about uh there was a um an organization, it was called the skill skills United or Skills, they there's a machine shop, a large
047uh machine shop that actually makes parts for Boeing, one of their exclusive partners, and they're uh they hire 60% disabled people. Um, but part of it too is that they have a whole cohort of high school students that come in and actually work. I mean, for a whole year. That's their job. So, they show up at a certain point. Um, they get in there, they learn machine work, they learn how to kind of function as a young adult in an adult type scenario. And that digit to me, not everybody's going to college, you know, not everybody has that aspiration, but just to see how people are using some really amazing thinking and partnerships to be able to provide opportunities for kids that they may not have had. And that's the school doing, that's the district
048doing that, offering those opportunities for kids to work in these these trades. Um, this was super cool. I just thought it was worth noting. Um, and it brought up a conversation I had with Dr. who's the dean of Arizona State University School of Education. Um and and she talked about the this new um uh an article she read that said, you know, she's getting away from personalization of learning and looking at precision for learning. And this whole idea that as AI has unfolded and the level of detail that we can get uh student data, um achievement data and all of that. It's like you could take a very very precise approach at how we teach students because we know them. You know, we have different types of reports. You see, I read, you saw what
049Kiana shared earlier today in a survey that we know what kids think often times. You know, we're getting better at that. And so, you know, I think this article really summarize this idea of looking at students and and and you could address students learning with precision, not necessarily well, personalization, sure, but but this idea of precision as as an alternate word. So, I just anyway, not that not that that means anything other than it was cool to hear. It was a nice conversation to have and definitely something um that stuck with me. Uh and you know, and with that, you know, I just want to, you know, thank our tech team again. You know, there's been a lot going on. Jason's here today, but but the whole team has really been pushing us. We had
050that that power outage just a few weeks ago, but maybe, you know, everything feels like a few I think it was last week. Last week, we had a power outage and just our ability to navigate and figure out how to bridge that time that we didn't have it, you know, is just really, really cool. And so just really nice, really dedicated group of people there. So I just want to thank them for that too in pretty tough situations being able to step up and do that. So um with that, wish everybody a wonderful spring break and looking forward to it myself. >> All right. Thank you, Blake. Next, we are moving on to section eight, which is comments from the public on items that are on the agenda. Wendy, do we have any public comments
051on agendaized items? Okay, thank you. Section nine is related to consent items. Is there a motion to approve item 9.1? >> You have a motion. >> Is there a second? Thank you, Michelle. >> Thank you, Michelle. Excellent. Any comments or questions? >> Just unless Dr. Silvers or team wish to comment here. >> I don't I have nothing. I need to Thank you. I have questions. Okay. All those in favor? >> I thank you. Motion carries 30. >> Section 10 are action items. Items um 10.1 is to approve the Weisburn Faculty Association successor agreement for 2025 uh 2020. >> Is that accurate? 2028 >> through 2028. >> Okay. Just wanted to Fantastic. Okay. Is there a motion? So moved. >> You have a second. >> Um Blake, any comments on this item? >> I think uh
052Dr. D. >> I just want to add um it was a um collaborative discussion as we negotiated this contract. Um and sometimes it's it as Dr. Silver says, uh both sides were a little uncomfortable with where we got, but that means it was a good negotiation session. um final settlement in the agreement piece of it. It was a 2.5% on schedule, 1% off schedule um additional $500 to benefits giving us a cap of $10,000 um for health and welfare, which which is a pretty good number. We we understand healthcare bene. So um once again, just want to appreciate the cooperation and the understanding as we worked through the settlement agreement with WFA. I'd like to echo that too. Thank you. >> Definitely thank you to our partners at WFA. We definitely couldn't educate our community
053and our students without you. So, thank you for your partnership, your and your dedication to Weisburn. You've heard me say it that many times when we close meetings, but thank you for everything you do day in and day out to make it just a little bit better here at Weisburn. I really appreciate it. I mean, this is this is our community. This is our home. This is where we live. look forward to obviously many many more years of continued partnership. Uh with that said, all those in favor >> I motion carries 30. >> Item 10.2 is to approve the salary increase. >> 10.2 and 10.3. >> Yeah, just >> Okay, I'll just go ahead and read the two items and then I'll take a motion for both. Item 10.2 Two is to approve salary increase
054for non-representative non-represented certificated employees and contracted management employees. And item 10.3 is to approve salary increase for non-represented classified employees. Is there a motion? >> You have a motion. >> Second. >> Thank you. Any comments, questions? Okay. Hearing none. All those in favor? I >> I thank you. Motion carries three zero. Section 11 is action items. First on the list is item 11.1 uh is to receive the audit report for measure E expenditures. Is there a motion? >> Second. >> Do I have a second? >> Any comments or questions? >> I'd like to see this money still. >> Excellent. Thank you. All those in favor? I >> I motion carries 30. Item 11.2 is to approve a master contract uh with every special child. Is there a motion? >> So a second. >> Second. >>
055Comments, questions. >> One. Sorry, Roger. Can we pause for one quick second? Okay. You want to just share? Why don't you just share that? Yeah. There's >> Can I just make an agenda very quickly? Um, the public agenda for 10.2 specifically says nonrepresented certificated employees. the written piece that we have here and I'm not sure why it says and contracted management. Contracted management um was not a part of this agreement. Just want to make that clear. This this was specifically for non-represented certificated employees. >> Okay. So, okay. >> I just want to put that on record that this is the public agenda. You read out Roger contracted and I just wanted to make sure for recordeping purposes. >> Yeah. what I have in front of me says that >> mine does as well. >> Okay.
056>> Mine does as well. >> Raising her hand. >> Not saber. >> Okay. >> Yeah. I I just wanted to make that >> kind of public that this this was for the non-represented certificate >> that which we voted on which was represented however was accurate. The list is correct there of who's receiving this benefit. Um and those that aren't on there would have fallen into contracted management, but there's three of us. We're not that's not the raises approval. >> Got it. So let's can I get a revised motion on item 10.2 to approve salary increase for non-represented certificated employees. >> Sure. >> You have an amended motion. >> Amended motion. An amended second. >> Thank you. All those in favor? >> I. Thank you. >> Now >> perfect. >> Thank you. Um, >> we were
057on 11.2. >> I had a motion from Neil. Did I get a second from Michelle? >> Second. >> Okay, Michelle. Any comments or questions on item 11.2? Okay. Hearing none. All those in favor? >> I. >> Thank you. Motion passes 30. Action items under personnel. We have one. Item 12.1 is to approve a classified salary schedule. Is there a motion? >> Moved. >> Have a second. >> Any comments or questions? >> Hearing none. All those in favor? >> I thank you. Motion carries 30. >> All right. And Blake, I believe we do have a need for a second close session. >> Okay, great. >> Should be short. >> Great. And then in ter uh last item on our agenda is upcoming dates and events. And thank you that's up on the screen here. Spring break
058Monday uh starts on Monday, March 30th through Monday, April 6th. So definitely wish everyone a very happy uh spring break. Um and then our next regular board meeting will be Thursday, April 16th with our close session at 5 and the open session at six o'clock. And the Wiseman Education Foundation's rock around the block is are literally around the corner. Saturday, April 25th at 9:00 a.m. Um, I think that is all for those items. So, is there a motion to adjourn? >> So, moved. >> A second. >> Oh, yeah. All those in favor? >> Thank you. Thank you everyone. Have a wonderful evening.