SPUSD Board Meeting 04/09/25

001Good evening, everyone. I'd like to call this meeting to session at 5.04. Do we have any comments for closed session? Hearing no comments, we will adjourn to closed session at 5.05. I'm Kelly Lopez, the president and stage manager of the Santa Paula High School Theater Team, and I want to welcome you to the Addams Family Manor. This set we've been working on for many months since I want to say January, a little bit before then maybe. We have been working really hard to paint and build everything. We reused all of our pieces from our previous shows. So yeah, I'd love for you to all come see our production and all the hard work that we've been putting in the last few months. Hello, my name is Jenny Perez, and I am an ancestor in the

002Addams Family. We auditioned for this role in October, and we began rehearsing in January. It's been an honor to be part of this cast. I am excited for this show. We've been dancing, singing, and rehearsing for a very long time, and we're excited to announce that we're performing this week. I'm Lily Lopez, the president and stage manager of the Santa Paula High School Theater Team, and I want to welcome you to the Addams Family Manor. This set we've been working on for many months since I want to say January, a little bit before then maybe. We have been working really hard to paint and build everything. We reused all of our pieces from our previous shows. So yeah, I'd love for you to all come see our production and all the hard work that we've

003been putting in the last few months. Hello, my name is Jenny Perez, and I am an ancestor in the Addams Family. We auditioned for this role in October, and we began rehearsing in January. It's been an honor to be part of this cast. I am excited for this show. We've been dancing, singing, and rehearsing for a very long time, and we're excited to announce that we're performing this week. Lopez, the president and stage manager of the Santa Paula High School Theater team, and I want to welcome you to the Addams Family Manor. This set we've been working on for many months since I want to say January, a little bit before then maybe. We have been working really hard to paint and build everything. We reused all of our pieces from our previous shows. So

004yeah, I'd love for you to all come see our production and all the hard work that we've been putting in the last few months. Hello, my name is Jenny Perez, and I am an ancestor in the Addams Family. We auditioned for this role in October, and we began rehearsing in January. It's been an honor to be part of this cast. I am excited for this show. We've been dancing, singing, and rehearsing for a very long time, and we're excited to announce that we're performing this week. I'm Lily Lopez, the president and stage manager of the Santa Paula High School Theater Team, and I want to welcome you to the Addams Family Manor. This set we've been working on for many months since I want to say January, a little bit before then maybe. We have

005been working really hard to paint and build everything. We reused all of our pieces from our previous shows. So yeah, I'd love for you to all come see our production and all the hard work that we've been putting in the last few months. Hello, my name is Jenny Perez, and I am an ancestor in the Addams Family. We auditioned for this role in October, and we began rehearsing in January. It's been an honor to be part of this cast. I am excited for this show. We've been dancing, singing, and rehearsing for a very long time, and we're excited to announce that we're performing this week. Lopez, the president and stage manager of the Santa Paula High School Theater team, and I want to welcome you to the Addams Family Manor. This set we've been working

006on for many months since I want to say January, a little bit before then maybe. We have been working really hard to paint and build everything. We reused all of our pieces from our previous shows. So yeah, I'd love for you to all come see our production and all the hard work that we've been putting in the last few months. Hello, my name is Jenny Perez, and I am an ancestor in the Addams Family. We auditioned for this role in October, and we began rehearsing in January. It's been an honor to be part of this cast. I am excited for this show. We've been dancing, singing, and rehearsing for a very long time, and we're excited to announce that we're performing this week. I'm Lily Lopez, the president and stage manager of the Santa Paula

007High School Theater Team, and I want to welcome you to the Addams Family Manor. This set we've been working on for many months since I want to say January, a little bit before then maybe. We have been working really hard to paint and build everything. We reused all of our pieces from our previous shows. So yeah, I'd love for you to all come see our production and all the hard work that we've been putting in the last few months. Hello, my name is Jenny Perez, and I am an ancestor in the Addams Family. We auditioned for this role in October, and we began rehearsing in January. It's been an honor to be part of this cast. I am excited for this show. We've been dancing, singing, and rehearsing for a very long time, and we're

008excited to announce that we're performing this week. Lopez, the president and stage manager of the Santa Paula High School Theater team, and I want to welcome you to the Addams Family Manor. This set we've been working on for many months since I want to say January, a little bit before then maybe. We have been working really hard to paint and build everything. We reused all of our pieces from our previous shows. So yeah, I'd love for you to all come see our production and all the hard work that we've been putting in the last few months. Hello, my name is Jenny Perez, and I am an ancestor in the Addams Family. We auditioned for this role in October, and we began rehearsing in January. It's been an honor to be part of this cast. I

009am excited for this show. We've been dancing, singing, and rehearsing for a very long time, and we're excited to announce that we're performing this week. I'm Lily Lopez, the president and stage manager of the Santa Paula High School Theater Team, and I want to welcome you to the Addams Family Manor. This set we've been working on for many months since I want to say January, a little bit before then maybe. We have been working really hard to paint and build everything. We reused all of our pieces from our previous shows. So yeah, I'd love for you to all come see our production and all the hard work that we've been putting in the last few months. Hello, my name is Jenny Perez, and I am an ancestor in the Addams Family. We auditioned for this

010role in October, and we began rehearsing in January. It's been an honor to be part of this cast. I am excited for this show. We've been dancing, singing, and rehearsing for a very long time, and we're excited to announce that we're performing this week. Lopez, the president and stage manager of the Santa Paula High School Theater team, and I want to welcome you to the Addams Family Manor. This set we've been working on for many months since, I want to say January, a little bit before then maybe. We have been working really hard to paint and build everything. We reused all of our pieces from our previous shows, so yeah, I'd love for you to all come see. our production and all the hard work that we've been putting in the last few months. Hello,

011my name is Jenny Perez and I am an ancestor in the Addams Family. We auditioned for this role in October and we began rehearsing in January. It's been an honor to be part of this cast. I am excited for this show. We've been dancing, singing and rehearsing for a very long time and we're excited to announce that we're performing this week. I'm Lily Lopez, the president and stage manager of the Santa Paula High School Theater Team, and I want to welcome you to the Addams Family Manor. This set we've been working on for many months since, I want to say January, a little bit before then maybe. We have been working really hard to paint and build everything. We reused all of our pieces from our previous shows. So yeah, I'd love for you to

012all come see. our production and all the hard work that we've been putting in the last few months. Hello, my name is Jenny Perez and I am an ancestor in the Addams Family. We auditioned for this role in October and we began rehearsing in January. It's been an honor to be part of this cast. I am excited for this show. We've been dancing, singing and rehearsing for a very long time and we're excited to announce that we're performing this week. Lopez, the president and stage manager of the Santa Paula High School Theater team, and I want to welcome you to the Addams Family Manor. This set we've been working on for many months since, I want to say January, a little bit before then maybe. We have been working really hard to paint and build

013everything. We reused all of our pieces from our previous shows, so yeah, I'd love for you to all come see. our production and all the hard work that we've been putting in the last few months. Hello, my name is Jenny Perez and I am an ancestor in the Addams Family. We auditioned for this role in October and we began rehearsing in January. It's been an honor to be part of this cast. I am excited for this show. We've been dancing, singing and rehearsing for a very long time and we're excited to announce that we're performing this week. I'm Kimberly Lopez, the president and stage manager of the Santa Paula High School Theater team, and I want to welcome you to the Addams Family Manor. This set we've been working on for many months since, I

014want to say January, a little bit before then maybe. We have been working really hard to paint and build everything. We reused all of our pieces from our previous shows. So yeah, I'd love for you to all come see. our production and all the hard work that we've been putting in the last few months. Hello, my name is Jenny Perez and I am an ancestor in the Addams Family. We auditioned for this role in October and we began rehearsing in January. It's been an honor to be part of this cast. I am excited for this show. We've been dancing, singing and rehearsing for a very long time and we're excited to announce that we're performing this week. Lopez the president and stage manager of the Santa Paula High School Theater team and I want to

015welcome you to the Addams Family Manor. This set we've been working on for many months since I want to say January a little bit before then maybe. We have been working really hard to paint and build everything. We reused all of our pieces from our previous shows so yeah I'd love for you to all come see. our production and all the hard work that we've been putting in the last few months. Hello, my name is Jenny Perez and I am an ancestor in the Addams Family. We auditioned for this role in October and we began rehearsing in January. It's been an honor to be part of this cast. I am excited for this show. We've been dancing, singing and rehearsing for a very long time and we're excited to announce that we're performing this week.

016I'm Lily Lopez, the president and stage manager of the Santa Paula High School Theater Team, and I want to welcome you to the Addams Family Manor. This set we've been working on for many months since I want to say January, a little bit before then maybe. We have been working really hard to paint and build everything. We reused all of our pieces from our previous shows. So yeah, I'd love for you to all come see our production and all the hard work that we've been putting in the last few months. Hello, my name is Jenny Perez, and I am an ancestor in the Addams Family. We auditioned for this role in October, and we began rehearsing in January. It's been an honor to be part of this cast. I am excited for this show. We've

017been dancing, singing, and rehearsing for a very long time, and we're excited to announce that we're performing this week. Lopez the president and stage manager of the Santa Paula High School Theater team and I want to welcome you to the Addams Family Manor. This set we've been working on for many months since I want to say January a little bit before then maybe. We have been working really hard to paint and build everything. We reused all of our pieces from our previous shows so yeah I'd love for you to all come see. our production and all the hard work that we've been putting in the last few months. Hello, my name is Jenny Perez and I am an ancestor in the Addams Family. We auditioned for this role in October and we began rehearsing in

018January. It's been an honor to be part of this cast. I am excited for this show. We've been dancing, singing and rehearsing for a very long time and we're excited to announce that we're performing this week. Hi, I'm Lily Lopez, the president and stage manager of the Santa Paula High School Theater Team, and I want to welcome you to the Addams Family Manor. This set we've been working on for many months since I want to say January, a little bit before then maybe. We have been working really hard to paint and build everything. We reused all of our pieces from our previous shows. So yeah, I'd love for you to all come see our production and all the hard work that we've been putting in the last few months. Hello, my name is Jenny Perez,

019and I am an ancestor in the Addams Family. We auditioned for this role in October, and we began rehearsing in January. It's been an honor to be part of this cast. I am excited for this show. We've been dancing, singing, and rehearsing for a very long time, and we're excited to announce that we're performing this week. Lopez the president and stage manager of the Santa Paula High School Theatre team and I want to welcome you to the Addams Family Manor. This set we've been working on for many months since I want to say January, a little bit before then maybe. We have been working really hard to paint and build everything. We reused all of our pieces from our previous shows. So yeah, I'd love for you to all come see our production and all

020the hard work that we've been putting in the last few months. Hello, my name is Jenny Perez, and I am an ancestor in the Addams Family. We auditioned for this role in October, and we began rehearsing in January. It's been an honor to be part of this cast. I am excited for this show. We've been dancing, singing, and rehearsing for a very long time, and we're excited to announce that we're performing this week. I'm the president and stage manager of the Santa Paula High School Theater team and I want to welcome you to the Addams Family Manor. This set we've been working on for many months since I want to say January a little bit before then maybe. We have been working really hard to paint and build everything. We reused all of our pieces

021from our previous shows so yeah I'd love for you to all come see. our production and all the hard work that we've been putting in the last few months. Hello, my name is Jenny Perez and I am an ancestor in the Addams Family. We auditioned for this role in October and we began rehearsing in January. It's been an honor to be part of this cast. I am excited for this show. We've been dancing, singing, and rehearsing for a very long time and we're excited to announce that we're performing this week. Good evening, everyone. We are reconvening from closed session at 618. So we'll start with roll call. Student Trustee Gonzalez. Present. And Student Trustee Perez and Velazquez are actually Perez will be late and Velazquez will be absent today. Moving on to our governing board.

022Trustee Rodriguez. Present. Trustee Minjarez. Present. Trustee Sandoval? Here. And Trustee Frutos is absent. And Trustee Arroyo is here. A report from closed session. We have two items. Expulsion case 2024.10. It was moved by Board Member Sandoval and seconded by Minjarez to expel the remainder of the 24-25 school year and one semester of the 25-26 school year and suspend the expulsion. EXPULSION FOR THE 25-26 SCHOOL YEAR. EXPULSION CASE NUMBER 2024.11, IT WAS MOVED BY BOARD MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECOND BY TRUST BOARD MEMBER ARROYO, TO MOVE TO EXPEL CASE NUMBER 2024.11 FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR BUT SUSPEND EXPULSION WITH CHOICE OF INDEPENDENT STUDY OR ADULT PROGRAM. SO IF YOU COULD PLEASE STAND AND JOIN ME IN THE BLACK SALUTE. Is there a motion to approve the agenda? So moved. Do I have a second? I second. Preferential vote?

023Aye. Thank you. Board vote? Aye. Aye. Passes. Thank you. Moving on to item four, staff, I'm sorry, student board member report, please. Good evening, everybody in the audience, to the board, and everybody who is watching over YouTube. I will give my report tonight for the Santa Paula High School Athletic Department, Blanchard Elementary School, and McKevin Elementary School. Starting off with the athletic department, there's a track race tomorrow, so good luck to our Cardinal runners. JV softball was unfortunately canceled, and I believe there is a varsity softball game on Monday, if I heard that correctly. I'm not too sure. Then baseball has a game against Fillmore, I believe, either today or in the next couple of days. For Blanchard, this week was a celebration week for the Beagles. They surprised students who met or exceeded California

024state testing standards on the 2023-2024 CASP with a pop-up celebration. These students were recognized with certificates, a special pizza lunch, Kona ice snow cones and will receive a best on the test t-shirt as a token of appreciation. The certificates will be sent home to their families. For the McKevitt Elementary School. ELPAC testing just concluded on the 4th, so it took place from the 31st through April 4th. And then the second graders just went on a study trip to the Thousand Oaks Civics Arts Plaza, where they experienced a live performance and deepened their appreciation for the arts. The kids had a lot of fun, Ms. Pacheco wrote to me, and they are extremely thankful that they were able to be given this opportunity. Ms. Pacheco would also like to add that she appreciates their dedicated teachers,

025hardworking students, and supportive families for making the accomplishments possible. I will now give Elizabeth's report, since unfortunately she will not be able to be here. She says, quote, We would like to congratulate Kathy Thorne and other Santa Paula Unified School District music teachers for doing a fantastic job teaching our students and organizing Melodious concerts each year. Beginner band students were especially proud of filling the Isbell Gym with melody at the band concert this week, which I was able to go see. I believe that was last night. Bedell launched its first Go Green Month with an Ocean Conservation Assembly. This was followed by a school-wide cleanup day, lights-out day, and upcycling projects. Please stop by Bedell for their Mad Environmentalist Day this Friday from 10.30 to 11 a.m. to participate in cross-grade environmentally friendly activities. Hats

026off to Jody Green, Kristen Young, and Yvette Elizondo. for doing a fantastic job organizing Bedell Go Green activities to increase student activity and save our earth. She says she has an awesome spring break, and don't forget to stop by Bedell on Tuesday, April 29th, for our school-wide hip-hop performance. She also adds that Barbara Webster is completing their spring data analysis days. All grade levels met with the principal and intervention team to review student assessments and brainstorm plans to support student academic and social emotional achievements. On Friday, April 11th, they will have their Accelerated Reader Reward Popcorn and a movie for students who have reached a very high level in Accelerated Reader or AR points. Also, on April 11th, their 6th graders will be taking a field trip to Ventura Harbor. I hope they have a

027lot of fun. That is all I had to report for this week. Thank you. Moving on to our superintendent report. Good evening, board. Tonight, I'm going to do a very brief presentation on enrollment trends. Right now, we are working very diligently to predict, you know, what our enrollment will be next year. And I wanted to show you why it's a little difficult. So you can see that the what our pass enrollment is. What I did was I split it up into two groups. The first group is through COVID. Right. And the reason for that is because during during COVID. we had a hold harmless on our enrollment and ADA. So what you can see that we have some pretty old up into the end of COVID, you've got some very high ADA. It drops slightly

028in P2 and P2 is what we get paid on. But you can see in the 2021 school year, it actually went up a little bit. Current enrollment for the past four years, you can see that we have a steady decline in enrollment, but also for two years, we had a steady decline in our ADA also. So when you look at the 21-22 school year, what you're really seeing is the year after COVID. And then slowly things got to normalize and our kids started to attend more. And this year we have our highest ADA percentage since COVID. So here's an overview of the last seven years. There's been a total loss of 740 students. That's an average loss of 106 per year. Average ADA in P1 is 94.32, and in P2, it's 93.63. So you really

029don't see 97, 98% ADA percentages unless it's an elementary school district and they don't have a high school. or middle school. Average ADA loss for P2 is very small, little over a half a percent, and five of the seven years P2 was less than P1. Projected enrollments for next year, you can see that what we did was we took the trend line of 106 students going down in enrollment, and we also took the trend line for the ADA. And so our prediction for next semester, can't even see the far. So we're looking about being paid on 4,176 students for next year. That's what our budget forecast will have to reflect as well as the LCAP calculation, the FCC. Any questions? I know that was brief, huh? Any? no questions or anything for clarification thank you

030all right i think we've all seen it so that's why we yeah we see we see it on a weekly basis sometimes so let's move on to committee updates Yeah, I attended the LCAP meeting this past Thursday. It was the first introductory meeting hosted by Dr. Gina Ramirez. The other administrator in attendance was Dr. Elizabeth Garcia. It was a very informative meeting that they recorded for public viewership over YouTube. I see that it has been received well. So I believe there was another LCAP meeting this Monday. I'm so unsure of its attendance because I did not attend. However, we do have one coming up, I believe, tomorrow. Is that correct? Sorry. Yes, tomorrow, Thursday? Yeah, tomorrow, Thursday at Blanchard. So I highly encourage you all to attend this LCAP meeting to understand what your community

031members are also recommending in terms of the investment that the school has, that it can make with the funds that are allocated through LCAP. yeah i mean it's pretty exciting really if you attend these lcap meetings you get to see what other parents community members are interested in and what kind of solutions people think of so it's a very community oriented meeting that produces um well thoughtful and healthy solutions thank you well said any updates so okay sandwell We held a budget committee meeting on 3-31. We discussed two broad topics. We discussed security. and security staffing at both the high school and middle school. That was the focus. And we also talked about contracts and looked over some of the bigger contracts that we have and started the conversation on what we need and what

032we don't. So that was on the 31st. And yesterday was my final CSBA AI Task Force meeting. That has been going on since 2023, so kind of glad that it is over. We've done a lot of work, and there's going to be a lot to be presented on the CSBA website. There's going to be a lot of resources. There's a lot of policy changes that came out of that task force, and you guys will be able to get a glimpse of that on May the 5th at our VCSBA meeting because that will be focused on AI and education. thank you so and i have nothing to report so now we're moving on to item five public comments do we and we have a few and i'm going to read this paragraph on the agenda so

033bear with me we continue to encourage the public to view the meetings via youtube at santa paula usd Public comments are welcome and encouraged by the board within reasonable meeting time considerations in order to conduct the district's business. During this time, the president of the board may acknowledge visitors' request to speak on a topic not on the regular board agenda. Persons wishing to address the board should complete a speaker form and turn it into the recording secretary. Individual speakers shall be allowed three minutes on any agenda items. The board may limit the total time for public input on each item to 21 minutes. Also, speakers will not be allowed to give their time to other speakers. The board is prohibited from taking action on any item that is not part of the printed and published

034agenda. Any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in a board meeting may request assistance by contacting the superintendent's office at 805-933- 8802 members of the public may submit written comments by 3 p.m on the day of the scheduled meeting to isanchez santapalausd.org these comments will be read out loud into the record written comments submitted to the board are limited to 300 words okay thank you so first item karen harrison yes if you could please thank you And if you didn't fill out a speaker card, you still want to speak, if you could fill one out and submit it to Ilda. Thank you. Sorry, Karen. That would be for me? Okay. Hello. Can you hear me? Hi, my name is Karen Harrison and I am the chair for the personnel commission for

035Santa Paula Unified School District and I'd like to share a letter that we submitted on April 2nd to the board as well as Jeffrey Weinstein and its subject is regarding the classified reductions and need for objective staffing and evaluation. So I'll begin. Dear President Villicana-Arroyo and members of the board, the Personnel Commission would like to express concerns regarding the classified staff reductions approved by the board at the March 12th board meeting. While we recognize and understand the district's budgetary challenges and projections, we believe it is critical to take a data-driven approach to staffing decisions for the 2025 and 26 school year and beyond. Many of the positions being reduced or eliminated serve direct roles in student supervision, safety, and instructional support. and ensuring that any future reductions or realignments are made equitably and with minimal

036impact on students should be a priority. When the unification of the high school and elementary districts occurred in July 2013, one of the primary messages to the community was that the cost savings would be achieved through the reduction of duplicative administrative positions. Given the current budget challenges, we believe it is important to review the district's entire staffing model to identify potential efficiencies and ensure that any further reductions or realignments are aligned with student needs and operational efficiency. To provide the board, the personnel commission, and the community with an objective and data-driven perspective on staffing allocations, we respectfully request that the district engage a third-party consultant, such as School Services of California, to conduct a comprehensive staffing analysis. This analysis should focus on potential reductions or savings for the 2025-26 school year. and include one, a

037district-wide staffing study based on student enrollment ratios and a comparison to like-sized districts. Two, a review of classified and administrative positions to determine if staffing levels are aligned with operational needs. Three, an analysis of administrative staffing levels, pre and post unification to... assess whether the cost-saving measures originally anticipated have been realized. We believe that an independent analysis would provide greater clarity, transparency, and objectivity in assessing the district's current and future staffing needs. This would also be helpful to ensure that any future staffing adjustments are made strategically and equitably. while considering both budget constraints and the essential services provided by classified employees. The Personnel Commission remains committed to collaborating with the board, district leadership, and CSEA to ensure that staffing decisions reflect both fiscal responsibility and the needs of students, staff, and the community. We appreciate

038your time and consideration. Karen Harrison, Tommy Sanchez-Reyes, and Jeff Steiger. Thank you. Thank you. So next, we have Annalise. Arroyo followed by Aliana Espinoza. Hello everyone, my name is Annalisa Arroyo. For those of you who may not know me, I am a junior at Santa Paula High School and have been part of our Agriculture Academy for three years. For this past school year, I have served as our chapter president, allowing me to have an insight to the work our ag teachers, Ms. Barrington and Mr. Flores, do for us. I am here to advocate for our teacher, Ms. Barrington, as today I recently found out they will be changing her job into a full-time biology teacher as opposed to our floral and agriculture teacher. On paper, I can see why this change is being made as

039our numbers for the academy seem doable with just one agriculture teacher. But often, it is overlooked as to how much work these teachers do outside of the classroom. To be able to run a successful FFA chapter, it requires more than one advisor. To name just a few activities our teachers do outside of the classroom are chaperone various overnight leadership trips, such as the FFA State Conference for five days, visit the school farm daily before or after school, spend a week at the fair with our students who raise, meetings, attend and host competitions, and other various community service events. To put this amount of work on two teachers is unjustified, let alone to have it put all on one. Our agriculture teachers have devoted their lives in and out of the classroom to their students. As

040school board members and the superintendent, I am to understand you are in these positions to advocate for what is best for our students. It has been brought to my attention to the movement or cutting of teachers due to budget cuts. By removing our agriculture teacher, Ms. B, or also known as Ms. Cole, out of that... out of agriculture, this decision would be made solely on the interest of financial reasons and not under the influence of providing a thriving environment for our students. I'm asking for reconsideration on giving our agriculture students the opportunity to keep our agriculture teacher, Ms. Cole, as she has impacted the lives of many students and continues to do so, along with keeping our floral classes for the years to come as it is offered to all students and... supports them for

041future years to come. Thank you for your time and I can only hope you will make decisions that benefit our students. Thank you, Aliana Espinoza and then Jessica Martinez. I'm a student at Santa Paula High School. I am currently enrolled in the AgroScience Academy, finishing up my junior year. I am here to advocate for one of my favorite teachers, Ms. Cole. I met Ms. Bia as a freshman and immediately felt supported. It was my first year at a new school. She was a woman in ag. She mentored me, believed in me, cheered me on, and most importantly, acknowledged my abilities and love for the agriculture community. She is the cheerleader, our most dependable female chaperone, and the person who brought floral design, which is an enriching program at SPHS. Removing her out of the ACT

042program would impact approximately 200 students. Our enrollment is similar to our neighboring FFA program, who has two ACT teachers, as long as with a student teacher. We will have only one FFA teacher with a limited amount of time who cannot provide fairness, effort, and attention to every single student alone. I ask you to keep Ms. Cole as an ag teacher to guide the students through their agriculture journey and help Mr. Flores keeping the program thriving. The students depend on her in more ways than one. She's a valuable person and She's a valuable person in my everyday life. I've become more confident and more certain in my life might take me because of how Ms. Cole has helped me. I will always appreciate her. Thank you for your time. Thank you. Next up, we have Jessica

043Martinez followed by Andrew. Hi, I am a student at Santa Paula High School and this is my third year in the agricultural program. Ms. Barrington has been an inspiring teacher in my journey. Entering into FFA my freshman year, I feared public speaking and now today, through the help of my teachers, I am here in front of you all. I am a very involved FFA member through raising lambs for the Ventura County Fair. attending leadership trips, community service events, and meetings. As a student, I see the stress my teachers deal with through the extra amount of time they give us students outside of the classroom. In the benefit of the students, I encourage you to prioritize having two agricultural teachers, Ms. Barrington and Mr. Flores, as this is crucial to having a successful agricultural academy. Thank

044you for your time. Thank you. Next speaker Andrew Arroyo. SPEAKER 2 Good evening members of the board and guests present. My name is Andrew Arroyo and I'm here to speak in support of keeping Mrs. Cole or Miss B as the students know her as a second FFA teacher. I am a proud alumni of Santa Paula High School and a proud FFA alumni. I had the opportunity to serve as treasurer vice president and president of the Santa Paula FFA chapter as well as involvement in associated student body as ASB president my senior year. During my time at Santa Paula High School we had a second FFA teacher for a period of time and the benefits were immense. Having a second ag teacher gave me the opportunity to go further in the National FFA organization and serve

045as a regional officer representing from LA County all the way up to Monterey County. It is because of our second FFA teacher, Mrs. Pam Klittich, who is now at Fillmore High School, that I was able to get that opportunity where she spent eight hours on a Saturday with me to prepare for the election. Well, I made the best of my time as an FFA member. It was only a sliver of what FFA had to offer. And let's be honest, Mr. Flores is superhuman, but he needs the support. It's impossible for him to do it all. We've already let two second ag teachers slip away. Mrs. Pam Kledage went to Fillmore High School and Ms. Yamamoto went to Ventura. Let's not make the same mistake and let a third ag teacher, Mrs. Cole. step away from

046the ag program. Her contribution to our students, as you've heard from numerous student speakers, is immense. My wife is also a proud FFA member. She comes from the Rigetti FFA chapter in Santa Maria, where, get this, they have eight ag teachers. And that's not the only high school in Santa Maria with eight ag teachers. Santa Maria High School has 12 ag teachers, and Pioneer Valley has nine ag teachers. It's no wonder that they seem to win numerous state championships in competitions such as poultry judging, soil judging, vegetable judging, citrus pruning, and the list goes on. What a shame to call ourselves the citrus capital of the world when we're not doing our part to educate our students on where their food comes from. Agricultural education is essential for helping students learn where their food comes

047from. There are so many misconceptions that FFA helps to build advocates for the industry. Let's take this into consideration when considering the future of our students. Thank you. Thank you. Sorry, that's my middle son. So, just hearing him talk. So, we're moving on to item six, information. Item A, Isabel Modernization Project. And we have staff from the HMC Architects who will be presenting to us. All right. Good evening, board. We do have HMC Architects here, and they're available in case I get a little bit out of hand. So obviously, we've been talking about Isabel a lot. Just a quick recap from the previous meeting. We certified an EIR, which was a step in our process, and that's leading towards ultimately the final step in the CEQA process which is not tonight but that's going to

048be to formally approve a project and when we do that there's going to be some other paperwork that's prepared by our CEQA consultant regarding just last steps so this is an in-between step right now where we actually are going to review some cost options and also a little bit of background information in addition to costs is the fact that the architect is presently at a pause point right now With the design so they've completed their schematic design, but they have not moved forward with the next phase of design Which is known as design development because we need to give them direction so I Guess without further ado I'm just going to jump into this quickly We're going to run through some slides and I think we're going to get to the last slide which has

049the cost information Which I think is what everybody wants to see so this first scenario is for the modernization only. This is the demo slide and this is the slide that shows the construction portion of the project. So there's a bunch of blue lines there but the second blue line from the bottom is the one that I really want to direct your eyes to and I'm going to cheat here for a second. Yes that's the total unencumbered project costs and that's almost 41 million. So that is the cost that we would have to incur. When I say unencumbered, we've already encumbered other costs that have already been factored in, and so we don't need to further consider those at this point in time. Those encumbered costs are largely the architect, HMC architects. So again, in

050summary, the modernization of the main building only approximately $41 million. Now, in contrast, if we decided to not modernize the main building and to knock it down and replace it, This is the alternative scenario, excuse me, this is the cost scenario for that. And I shouldn't have gone that far. And let's see if I can work this, my apologies. Okay, this is a $54 million option here. So you've got about 41 million for modernizing the main building versus 54 million for replacing the main building. The next scenario here is modernizing the main building as well as doing the NPR portion of the building at the same time. which is basically what the schematic design has led up to at this point in time. So of course we would have the MPR slash kitchen that would

051be added on to the east half north end of the building. And then as part of a follow-up phase, we would then eliminate the existing MPR and expand the parking lot. Which would look like what you see here that option there is about 59 million Closer to 60. Let's call it 60 million dollars once we round up again using that second from the bottom blue line Trying to keep in the the theme of apples to apples This would be a brand new building a replacement building that also had an MPR So this is really kind of a direct comparison with the previous option So, of course, we would be able to get rid of the NPR that's existing in this scenario as well. So here's the, this is really very schematic because we haven't designed

052this, but that's where it would locate. And this option, about $70 million. Coming down the stretch, I think it was discussed at a couple of meetings ago, someone asked about what it would cost if we just did the modernization of the main building, excluded the NPR, but then did a new classroom wing as well. And interestingly, the cost for that, here's the new classroom wing depicted there, is actually similar to one of the other options we already saw, which is the modernization with the NPR. Anyways, it's also about $60 million. You can see that there, second blue line from the bottom. Then last but not least, if we were to just do an NPR edition only, at a later time, which of course would mean we would have had to have built in some capacity

053either a modernized building or a replacement building, then the new addition would cost approximately $19 to $20 million for an MPR. And that might be so proofless information. So I'm just going to get now to the big table here. I don't know if anybody can read that. We've got some handwritten numbers in there. I apologize. But we wanted to have this to be accurate. So what you've got there are basically option one is pitted up against option two, which are the modernization versus replacement. Each of those options not including the NPR. And then similarly, you have option three pitted really against option four, which is the same thing, replacement versus a modernized building, but in this case, both with an NPR. So those are the proposed costs that we have. When we had a similar

054discussion for Santa Paula High School back on March 10th, we also discussed some of our available funds. And I don't know if tonight's the avenue for that. I do have some of the information from that meeting available. But I think we need to try to move into the direction where we're deciding which way we're going to proceed so we can tell the architect, hey, this is the way we're going to go. And ultimately, we'll get some sort of a direction approved formally for a project. And that's all I really have. do we have any questions at this time or are the architects also going to do a presentation just cost information do we have questions for the architects or do we need anything explained again so can we recap on how much funding we have

055available again for isabel what is our so we presently have unencumbered about a 27 and a half million dollar balance in measure p And in fund 250, which is one of our capital facilities funds, 3.7 million. And then in fund 350, county school facilities fund, 10.1 million. So it's right there, 41.40. Yeah. And then at the same time, since I know the discussions, they coincide, the Brighton Gym Insurance Fund. $23 million. And then the remaining measure Q, which is the high school funds, 5.7. Those two combined, $28.8 million. So what was the total number? What's the total amount roughly then? For all of the different funds? We just said 28 plus the 40. So probably that rounds up to about 69. And I think what we were looking at with Bryden. And this one, if

056we're looking at the modernization option only, which is at 40 or 41, we're looking at that 40 or 41 plus that Bryden Jim figure of 31 or 32, which is putting us in the low 70s. Which is already a stretch then. It is a stretch, but it's not a massive stretch. No. I think it seems to be, mathematically seems to be where the numbers are pointing. I mean, even if we had to do like some sort of bridge loan kind of. thing or whatever would be minimal right to meet those based off of these numbers yes so i mean i don't know what there is to discuss right there's you got to look at them in total we have to do bryden we have to do the modernization like we can do option one We

057could discuss, and I don't know if you guys need to know whether we want to do the NPR as the next phase or classrooms as the next phase. I don't know if that makes a difference at this point. Replacing the building is going to put us on the hook for $14 million over what we have. That seems like a much bigger financial risk than just a few million. i again i don't know what there is discussed we've had a lot of these presentations none of this is a surprise we kind of knew where those these were this was coming out i think we could do option one here we can do the brighton gym phase one and then that's it and then we'll see what what else what other money magically appears i guess but

058do the architects need to discuss or describe to us if we don't do the uh npr right now what would That wall look like the East believe it would be the East Hi, I'm Brian Nichols with HMC architects. You guys know that but kind of figure I probably need to say that for the for the recording I think that's a great question because What we would do is architects is We're going to assume that you don't really know the time frame at which you might come back and add the NPR or whether or not you go and add a classroom. So what we'll want to do is really design that so that the building can essentially stand and look great and function great in that state, whether or not you come in and add the

059NPR in two years or five years or ten years or whatever the time frame is. It does mean that we'll probably have to kind of relook at some things that we've because you know We kind of designed it up to now thinking the NPR was kind of part of it But once you pull that away, we will need to kind of look at that and as you see there the the dark blue There are two little additions that are part of that. So the one addition is kind of the new front door to the admin so that when you come in as a visitor, you're in kind of a secure area. You're not like going through the building or coming onto campus and kind of not in an uncontrolled fashion. You know, there's going to

060be somebody at a desk and you'll check in and you'll sign in, you know, get your sticker or whatever. And then the back piece is the addition of that. kind of stair tower where you're adding kind of a big wide stair to kind of accommodate the the the sort of the the movement of students from the upper campus and the portables up into into the building whether they're going on to the first floor going up to the second floor and then some some additional kind of new modernized or not modernized but new restrooms that would be associated with that to kind of and that piece would kind of start to address some of the the the concerns that we had you know when we were doing that initial kind of planning study some of the

061feedback we'd gotten about worries about the building uh that would be addressing some of those concerns uh but so we would be looking at because now that that that piece is kind of a freestanding piece whereas it used to have the npr kind of nestled up against it we'll obviously want to be looking at that as a design element that will look good and be kind of a feature element on its own. And then when you come back, and if you want to add the NPR whenever, that we'll design it in a way that it's kind of plug and play. You know, it can be without it or it can be with it. I think that answers your question, but I'm happy to... No, yes, it does. Because from the cost, I mean, if we're

062looking at substantial, like, renovation where a wall needs to be completely cut up as opposed to... just tie in without having to do some structural modifications where doors are placed that they connect correctly. Yes. Yes. Or just kind of slides in like a like, you know, like your Legos. Yeah. Yeah. And from a from an engineering standpoint and you know, I'm not a structural engineer, but the way the building's designed is that the new pieces essentially function structurally separate from the existing building. Typically, the engineers don't want to tie the one system and the other system together because sometimes they don't want to play well together. So no matter what we do, there'll be what we call a seismic joint between the two buildings. And that's literally a gap that allows the two sections to

063move independently from one another in a seismic event. It's a safer system. So there'll be a gap and there'll be essentially... covers that cover that and it's usually some kind of there are manufacturers that make these kind of cover pieces that allow that cover the gap so you can't get in and animals can't get in it keeps it closed but it allows it to sort of slide independently of one another thank you any questions let's roll thank you thank you we're going to come back on 514 for the formal approval great okay moving on to item seven action items item a superintendent a1 resolution number 2024-25 Point 23 recognition of Santa Paula Unified School District Employee Appreciation Month and recognition of all district employees during Employee Appreciation Month in the sample Unified School District. Staff

064recommends the Board of Trustees review and consider approval of resolution number 2425.22 and recognition of all district employees. So the resolution before you acknowledges the week of May fifth through the ninth as teacher appreciation week and May eighteenth through the twenty fourth as classified employees week each year the board approves this resolution and for recognition of our employees hard work. I was just curious, you know, other than a nice piece of paper here and this resolution, what else will we be doing for those two weeks? We're working with leadership, but it'll be a combination of an appreciation gift and possibly like breakfast or lunch supplied to the sites so that the sites can enjoy it together. Do I have a motion to adopt the resolution? Yeah, if there isn't any other further dialogue, I'd like

065to move for approval of Resolution 2024 to 2025-22 in recognition of all district employees. And do I have a second? I second. Thank you. It's been moved and second. Preferential vote. All those in favor? Aye. Thank you. Board vote. All those in favor? Aye. Passes. Thank you. Item B, educational services. Item 1, quarterly report on Williams uniform complaints. I believe Dr. Moore. Good evening, President Arroyo, Superintendent Weinstein, Board of Trustees, and the community. Happy to report there are, we're no, for quarter three, there are no quarterly, no Williams uniform complaints. And so I'd like to have your approval on them. Thank you. Do I have a motion? I'll make a motion to approve the report as presented. And do I hear a second? I'll second. It's been moved and second. Preferential vote? Aye. Thank you.

066Board vote. All those in favor? Aye. Passes. Thank you. Item 2, approval of amendment to extend contract with Pioneer Healthcare Services, LLC. And tonight we're asking for your approval to extend the contract with Pioneer Healthcare Services, and Dr. Lawrence can answer any questions you may have about the contract. I don't have any questions per se, but I just wanted to let people know that in our Friday update, you know, this is the... workings of this contract and how this affects other contracts was explained to us um but basically this is a net positive for the district that we'll actually be spending less overall with i'll just have a staff you don't mind let him let him explain that were you going to explain i'm not sure if you were going to go through okay Are

067you okay with that? So Pioneer Healthcare is an agency that we use for staffing when we have vacancies in positions for special education that are required, like speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists. And so we use them for that purpose. So this contract in particular requires an increase because we were able to recruit more staff through that particular agency. However, we have budgeted overall for staffing with other contracts that are going to end up not being used completely. So it's not any new staff. It's really a reallocation to this particular contract. Yeah. So the total on that contract is five staff, SLPs, and OTs. Yeah. On the weekly update, as Dr. Sandoval was mentioning, it was very helpful to understand that we're not approving. Per se, it's a wash. Yeah, like a new staff member.

068A little bit. Yeah. It's moving. So thank you just for the benefit of the public. Thank you. Thank you. Is there a motion to approve? So moved. And do I have a second? I second. So it's been moved and second. Board vote. All those in favor? Aye. Passes. Thank you. Moving on to item C, business services. Item one, donations. And we have a donation from Santa Paula Fitness for Isabel Middle School Band for $50. Thank you. And from Francisco Javier Moreno. in kind donation for goalie post to barbara webster so is there a motion to accept the donations so moved sorry a second please i second it's been moved in second preferential vote aye thank you board vote all those in favor aye thank you item two under business services second reading revision to board

069policy and exhibit 4040 employee use of technology so the next two items um is the second reading of these policies we presented it informationally in previous board meeting um and so i'd like to invite our director of it up if you have any questions on it do we have any questions none yeah it was all right thank you so Do we have a motion to accept? I'll make a motion to accept it. Thank you. Do we have a second? I second. It's been moved and second. Preferential vote? Aye. Thank you. Board vote? All those in favor? Aye. Passes. Thank you. And that was for item two and three. I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry. I need to do it separately. So now moving on to item three. Do I have a motion? I move to

070accept. the revision of the policy uh 6163 and i'll second that so it's been moved in second for a french vote aye thank you board vote all those in favor aye passes thank you item four award of the cal shape contract to schneider electric do we have a presentation or do we want one For the benefit of the public, Doug, you can give us a small presentation. That was just a joke. All right. Good evening again. At the last board meeting, we selected Schneider as the winning entity after they went through a formal process, which was a first prequalification process and then a request for proposals with the best value. In these following two weeks, we've just been working with the attorney and with Schneider Electric to get the contract cleaned up to make sure

071that it's copacetic and everything's looking good. I think the most important thing to note here is that this CalShape agreement is completely reimbursable. So the costs that we're going to incur, we're going to get paid back, which is awesome. As a matter of fact, we've already received actually in advance our first payment from CalShape for, I shouldn't say from CalShape, from the CEC for this CalShape agreement. And then I guess the last thing I'm going to say is that we've partnered with Schneider Electric previously on our Prop 39 energy improvements as well as our AB841 improvements. And if you're wondering what the heck are those, those were largely exterior lighting, interior LED lighting. We did an energy management system. We installed CO2 sensors. We had a lot of wall-mounted HVAC units and portables replaced. So

072various energy improvements that have been put into place over the course of... The last 8 or 9 years, so they're a trusted partner. Thank you any questions or, you know, the only the only comment that I'll make is just to, you know, site leadership that Schneider and election electric does have educational programs and are more than happy to partner with the district on other things other than putting in these energy efficiencies. So they, they, I've met with them before. They're really. Great actually, they're willing to help. Yes, they are. They're willing to help in many avenues, whether it's marketing or getting the word out on things. And we've got Kathleen here from Schneider Electric, if you want her to speak as to some of their firm's capabilities, but they are a very large and capable

073firm. Why don't you talk just a small bit about that? But not Mr. Henning's presentation. Hi, thank you so much for bringing that up. Yes, we have an educational, a retired teacher actually that leads our educational programs. And we do things from planting trees to providing lessons to some of the younger students. We've done solar car racing. There's a whole plethora of things. And actually her name is Pamela and she has been following up with me every other month being like, are we working with Santa Paula yet? So she is already aware and ready to do some great. educational programs for santa paula so i will make sure that we get connected thank you so much Thank you. Also, I would just quickly say that we just love working with Santa Paula. It really has

074been eight or nine years, like Doug had said, and it's just a really great district. I mean, I was driving in here and I was like, I'm just so happy that I get to work with the district for a third phase. And just a thank you to Doug because he's always very detail-oriented and efficient and responsive and it makes my job easier. So thanks to the district and to Doug. Thank you. We like Doug too. So I'll move to award the Cal-shaped contract to Schneider Electric. I'll second. Thank you. It's been moved and second. Preferential vote? Aye. Thank you. Board vote. All those in favor? Aye. Passes. Thank you. Item D, human resources. Item 1, contract extension for the superintendent. The board will determine if the superintendent's contract will be extended for an additional year,

075which would extend the contract to June 30th, 2027. Good evening, board president, board members, and superintendent Weinstein and cabinet members. Tonight I'm presenting the second amendment to the superintendent's contract. The superintendent's contract includes a provision that states if he receives a satisfactory evaluation, his contract may be extended by one year. based on that language we this amendment contract extends mr weinstein's contract through june 20 30 of 2027 and the amendment will take effect on july 1st 2025 and all other terms of the contract remain the same thank you and do we have any well any questions if none do i have a motion No questions, but just a little feedback on my experience going through the process without going into any detail. I really appreciate it working with you. with Nathan and Daniel and Anna

076and Tommy throughout the process and going over in detail every aspect that we felt that Jeff was doing really good at, the areas where we felt that we can work to and improve. And I think we were in unison in where we came up and came down on the contract, and I'm happy where we ended up. So thank you all for your help and leadership in that process. Thank you for those comments. Very well said. And if we don't have any other discussion or comments, do I have a motion for adoption? I'd like to make the motion for the contract extension with the superintendent. Do I need to be specific? Any more specific than that? No. And I'd like to second that. Board vote. All those in favor? Aye. Passes. Thank you. Thank you. Item

077two, establish new classification, community schools outreach coordinator, bilingual, nine new positions at eight hours per day for each school's site. Good afternoon, board members. Excuse my voice. This item recommends the board approve the establishment of nine full-time positions, each at eight hours per day for the classification of community schools outreach coordinator bilingual. These positions will be assigned. to individual school sites and are designed to strengthen family engagement community partnerships and and access to services as part of the district's five-year community schools grant initiative the classification was developed by educational uh services leadership reviewed through negotiations with csea and approved by personnel commission on april 1st 2025. this this one will be uh the fiscal impact will be 1.23 million dollars uh however that will be taken care of by the community schools grant and um

078again that's a five-year grant with a possible extension for another two years i'm sorry how many years again it's a five-year grant with a possible extension for two years thank you is there a motion and discussion on this item No, only that in looking at the duties that these positions will perform, you know, it's just great that we're able to bring these to our school. So incredibly happy to, you know, to that we have the opportunity to approve this. And with a grant. So if hearing no other discussion, do I have a motion for adoption? So moved. and do i have a second i'll second it's been moved in second uh board vote all those in favor all right all right passes thank you and are you doing item three of course established new classification

079parent liaison bilingual one you position at eight hours per day for the district yes uh this position is also will be encompassed with that community schools grant. This item recommends the board approve the establishment of one full-time position at eight hours per day for the classification of parent liaison bilingual. This position will support district-wide coordination of parent engagement, especially for families requiring bilingual outreach and aligns with the broader goals of the community schools model. The classification, again, was approved by the Personnel Commission on April 1st, 2025, and has already gone through negotiations. It's probably in here, but the eight hours, is it evenings as well or modified? This position is to support. Yes, it is. My understanding is it'll be later also. I think they'll work till 6 p.m. from what Dr. Ramirez told me.

080It is a district office position that will support the other school sites. Okay, thank you. That was, I couldn't remember. Yeah. Thank you. Do we have any, do I have a motion or a discussion for this item? Is there a motion? Anyone want to make a motion? Yeah, I move to approve the parent liaison bilingual one position. All second. It's been moved and second. Board vote. All those in favor? Aye. Aye. Passes. Thank you. Moving on to item four, establish new classification preschool coordinator when you position at eight hours per day for the district. This item recommends. The board approved the establishment of one full-time position at eight hours per day for the classification of preschool coordinator. This position is designed to support the coordination of the district's preschool and early learning programs, including transitional

081kindergarten alignment and state compliance. The classification was also approved by the Personnel Commission and already bargained. The fiscal impact is $110,000. And that includes salary and benefits. And that's also through the grant? That is not through the grant. That is through the preschool CSP. Yes, I have that right here. Sorry. What was that? California State Preschool Grant. Excuse me. I had it written down somewhere. Yeah, right here. CSPP. So the five years as well? Five okay, and with the possible extension of the two years, okay. No, that's just a five-year grant So just for clarification because this is from the California State preschool program money that we have that is ongoing funds that we have to apply for each year and as and We're in our third year now. We continue to get that money

082So as long as we continue to get that money, it'll be continuing going on. So even though it's considered a grant Board of Trustees Meeting, I'm sure they want to make sure we have a preschool before they get the money. So it's a way of a check and balance check and balance. Thank you. Good question. Do we have any other comments, questions? If none, do I have a motion? I'll make a motion for the recommended action. Thank you. Motion by me. How does do I have a second? I second. Thank you. It's been moved and second. Board vote. All those in favor? Aye. Passes. Thank you. One more. Item five, establish new classification board certified behavior analyst, actually for two, at eight hours a day for the district. okay this item recommends the board approved

083the establishment of two full-time positions eight hours per day for the classification of board certified behavior analysts these positions will provide in-house behavior analyst analysis consultation and intervention support for students with specialized behavioral needs the classification was approved and bargained already this request represents a cost savings by reducing reliance on contracted services currently provided by Ventura County Office of Education. Thank you. Any comments, questions? Just if Dr. Lawrence could talk just really briefly on that contract that we're hoping to replace with these two people. Yes, so this is bringing the board-certified behavior analyst that we currently contract through VCOE, Ventura County Office of Education. We've been contracting with them now. This is the third year. So this would give us the opportunity to hire these positions in-house. It also gives us the opportunity to train

084some of our instructional assistants also on behavioral supports that we currently also contract for. So I just wanted to make it clear to the public that while they look like they're new positions, these are services that are already being delivered, but they're being delivered under contract. So we're working really hard to not do that because these contracts are much more expensive than if we can hire them in-house. And plus that additional training that we can offer through these positions helps us in other contracts as well. So I just wanted to make that clear. clear right that this is part of what we're doing right we discussed this in our budget committee meeting right this is what we're trying to do to make things as efficient as we possibly can while providing the services that we

085need to provide that's correct thank you i could not remember from the update if this was one of those as a budget savings from contractor thank you again If no other questions, do I have a motion for approval? Sure. I move to establish the board-certified behavioral analyst positions. Do I have a second? I second. It's been moved and second. Board vote. All those in favor? Aye. Aye. Passes. Thank you. Now we move on to item eight, consent calendar action item. Consent items are considered routine and will be enacted by a single motion. None of the items will be discussed unless a board member requests discussion prior to the vote of the motion to adopt the consent calendar. Do I have a motion for adoption? I'll make a motion for adoption of the consent calendar. Do

086I have a second? I second. Preferential vote. All those in favor? Aye. Thank you. Board vote. All those in favor? Aye. Passes. Thank you. Yes. So before we move on to item nine, board member comments, request for future agenda items, we're going to go back under. Well, she could just make it out under those. She's a board member. Her comments can be the report, right? Yeah, we'll just have Jenny do board member comments and request for future with her presentation since we're on item nine. Okay. Go ahead, Jenny. So item nine, board member comments, request for future agenda items. And Jenny, you can just blend it in. So good afternoon, everyone. I would like to show a presentation. It's so beautiful that I just needed to include it. Although I was late. So it's for

087Isbell Academy of College and Careers. So there was recently a takedown tournament where the Isbell Boys and Girls Wrestling Team hosted the Ventura County Middle School Wrestling League's takedown tournament in their gym on Thursday, March 6th. The Nordhoff Academy Fillmore, Sinaloa. Middle School from Simi Valley and Ventura Unified School District's wrestling team, they all attended the event that night. As you can see, our students were awesome. So they give us so much pride. The gym was packed with wrestlers, families, and friends cheering on for their team at the first event of the season. For the next slide, we have the equity conference at VCOE. The Isbell ASB leadership officers attended the Ventura County Office of Education Equity. conference on Tuesday, March 11th. Isabel had five students that were able to sit on the panel session

088entitled Real Talk, Equity, Wellness, and Staying Substance Free. The Isabel students were able to share their views and experiences on how ASB, the Wellness Center, and the Literacy Center, how they teamed up to make the campus, to help the campus to provide students with activities on a weekly basis. I really love the pictures that they showed there. Our five students really represented us very well. And then there was a Parent Academy meeting. The Parent Academy of number seven was held in Isbell's Rishi Center on March 12th. EALP presented about the program. A Ventura County nutritionist from the Healthy Meals shared their information with the parents about cooking healthily with their children. And then at Isbell, the quarter three just ended. Quarter three ended on Friday, March 14th. 207th graders and 178th graders made the honor

089roll and will receive their star cards for free cookies, free condo books, and more incentives for the outstanding academics. So shout out to all the students that did amazing. Awesome. Next, we have spring sports at Isbell. The Isbell boys and girls soccer and boys volleyball seasons are underway. The boys soccer team is undefeated and the girls team has won two games. Boys volleyball had their first win. That's so cool, the fact that Isbell has a boys volleyball team. Next, we have the EOP Scholars Club. AOP or Early Academic Outreach Program Scholars Club had their first meeting on Wednesday, March 19th during both lunches. A number of the students that attended were able to hear the important information about the high school and exploring colleges while enjoying snacks. And then Isabel had a motivational speaker attend,

090Luca Petrucci, and they were able to provide a Confidence and Leadership Workshop over Zoom on Wednesday, March 19th. Students learned how to be authentic to themselves and how to celebrate their fellow peers on campus for who they are. And now, Promotion and Panoramic Picture Day. Isabel Eithgaters took both their promotion and panoramic pictures on Friday, March 21st. Students were able to dress their best to impress that day and they're looking forward for their promotion in June. And then there's a second annual golf tournament. Isabel was able to host their second annual golf tournament on Saturday, March 22nd. Teams from businesses in Santa Paula and across the county participated in the event to help raise funds for school activities. Spring Valley. Isabel hosted their Spring Valley on Friday, March 28th in their gym. Winter athletes were

091recognized and students... participated in games to win points for the grade levels. The eighth graders are in the lead with the Battle of the Grades points as of right now. Isabel track team. Isabel's track team participated in the first track meet on Saturday, March 29th at the high school. Isabel's team won most of their heats and they posted fast times for the future medallion events. The TUPE Conference. Isbell's ASB Leadership class and wellness peers attended the Ventura County Office of Education or Tobacco Use Prevention Education Conference on Wednesday, April 2nd. Students participated in workshops and gathered information to share with their students on Isbell's campus about the effects of smoking, nicotine, and vaping. They got to learn a lot of good things. Next, we have the cast testing. 307 Isbell 8th graders just completed their

092cast or California science testing on Friday, April 4th. Next, we have Ventura County Middle School Wrestling League Championships. Isbell's wrestling season just ended on... Friday, April 4th, Isabel participated in the Ventura County Middle School Wrestling League Championships at Royal High School in Simi Valley, California. Isabel had eight first place champions, eight second place winners, and two third place winners, and three fourth place winners. So shout out to all the winners. We had lots and lots of winners. And now our final thing was our elementary band concerts. Isabel just hosted the elementary spring band concerts on April 7th and 8th in the gymnasium. Students from all six elementary schools participated in the two-night event. It was two days of beautiful music from the beginner bands to our honor bands' performances. And that's it for Isabel. And

093then from Glen City, today was actually the first ever pop-up event. Glenn City was able to partner with the S-E-E-A-G and the Food Share to provide free fruits and vegetables to families. Glenn City also had the fifth grade family lunch today. Families enjoyed In-N-Out, Wobbly Gil, Best Barbecue, and delicious cafeteria food. They had such a great time bringing in school and families together. At Glenn City this Friday night, there will be the Grizzlies Got Talent show. Bring your launcher and snacks and enjoy singing, dancing, stand-up comedy, and even a baby goat doing tricks. So if you're interested and if you're free, stop by Grand City on Friday. And then Ms. Principal Bergman hopes that everyone has a restful spring break. And before I end it, I just want to... tell all you guys to come

094visit the last showings of the Adam family at the high school. I'm in it and we've improved so much so if you're available this Thursday or Friday at 7pm make sure to stop by and watch me perform. Asher already went before and he said he loved it or hopefully he does and so it's it's really awesome and then if you just get to see our high school students performing you'll feel just emotions that you don't know that are that were there and then it's really funny there's a lot of funny jokes so if you go yeah all the jokes are awesome and then the costumes they're just amazing you should see martis's dress it's it's a work of art it just i hope to see you guys there if you guys are available on thursday

095or friday at 7 p.m and i guess that'll be it oh and i would like to give a little shout out to um The I've read it down one second to miss Well, it was um the other day I was crossing With the crosswalks and I got to meet miss Lupita. I believe is her name. She um She stopped the cars for me and I just felt I just saw how important our crosswalk crossing guards how like impactful they are because she had two kids with her and at the same time she still was able to stop two cars from like running me over because I was like walking and then I don't know shout out to Ms. Lupita she's really awesome and I could have gotten run over but she used her little powers

096and she stopped the cars so shout out to Ms. Lupita and then that's it for me and this was a really quick board meeting so it's awesome we all get don't jinx us Jenny I just wanted to give you kudos for your presentation that was I'm sure it's you spent some time putting all those photos and slides together You could have taken the credit. So shout out to Mr. Lopez. Yes. But you'll help him later. Yes. Thank you. And Asher, any comments? I hope everyone has had a good night. Yes, this has been a shorter board meeting that I've been to. I will say I was able to go to the elementary band concert. I had some family friends who were playing in it. It was amazing. The kids, they did amazing. I can tell

097they have a gift with music. I will say that if you guys do get the chance to watch the Addams Family play, it is hilarious. I went with me and my mom. We were dying by the time we got out. It is truly a good play. So I would truly encourage you guys to go. And I hope everybody has a good spring break. Thank you. Ford? No comments from me. Thank you. So I've got... a couple comments to make um you know i've i've had to make a very difficult decision and um and i've decided to submit my resignation to the board and uh the reason for that is you know i've been given a really amazing opportunity to take a position uh with the city of fillmore as their next assistant city manager and

098this process kind of moved really quickly and was offered the job at the end of March. And so the position's gonna require much more of my time and attention. Right now I have the very, very flexible schedule that's afforded to me by my current employer, Ventura County Supervisor Kelly Long. Although, you know, I'm sure my other employer would be accommodating in some ways, it just, a position like that really, really truly requires 100% of my time and attention. And quite frankly, this position requires a ton of attention. It's not just showing up to the board meetings and reviewing the agenda. It's meeting with constituents, meeting with... you know the faculty at their at their schools and going to events and being supportive um and i still have two kids in in in schools so i'll

099also you have to continue supporting them but i've decided to make that decision relatively quick and i hope that that will be for the betterment of this board and that'll give you as much time as you need to to get the right the right person to come in here and continue on the very good work of your board It's been a privilege, you know to work with you in the short time that I've been here. I've learned so much I had a higher learning curve coming in here But I'm very thankful for the opportunity and the privilege to work with you all you're doing very very incredible work I'm proud to have my children come to these schools and will continue to to be an incredible supporter of the work that you're doing here So

100thank you to Daniel Tommy who was unable to be here today on Superintendent Weinstein, Nathan, and also our student board members. It's been a privilege to work with you all. It's incredible to see you guys in leadership positions here, and you're getting amazing experience. And I just want to thank you for the time that I've had with you three as well. So thank you very much. Appreciate it. Thank you so much. We wish you well. We know you'll do wonderful. I know Fillmore is not new to you. So again, thank you, and I'm sure we'll be seeing you at schools with your kids. And if that doesn't work out, you know, or when you retire, you know, we have more time. Just remember. And again, thank you, Dr. Sandoval. You know, it's been great having

101you on the board this short amount of time. And I am sad to see you go. I think that we're, we're, we. do really good work. Right. But that said, you know, it's such a great opportunity for you. You know, I, I, I think that, you know, you're making the right decision for your family and, you know, who can say that that's the wrong thing to do. So I, you know, wish you well, and I know we'll see you around still. And yeah, so, so. Great for you. So, and we appreciate you, you know, even the time that you've been on here. So, just a couple or a few other things, right? Happy National Assistant Principal Week, right, to our assistant principals. Isabel, gosh, I can't remember which class, I should remember, is presenting an

102art exhibit at the Santa Paula Art Museum. The opening was on Sunday. I did not get a chance to go to it. I look forward to going and seeing that work. I think it's Epley? Epley is the teacher. Sorry? Yeah, I think it was her. I don't remember which teacher it was, right? But anyways, the student's arts there, go and see it. I was a presenter at the Cal State Channel Islands Hispanic Serving Institutions Equity Summit. I presented data based off of Santa Paula High School, or excuse me, Santa Paula and Renaissance. our graduates, right? I had taken 10 years of our graduate data, married that to directory data for where they went to college, if they did, and was able to see like what the successful pathways were for our students and which ones

103weren't as successful. So I presented that data and I'd love to get a chance to present to to our district as well on that. And finally, just as a reminder for safety, there was an incident, a potential kidnapping of one of our students that happened last Monday. So for anybody who may have any information on that, please contact law enforcement, be extra vigilant because we're still in the midst of all of that. So just a... public safety announcement. Thank you, Dr. Sandoval. Very true. I appreciate the fact that I have a student at the high school and I did get the alerts and the emails. So, um, kudos to getting that information out to the parents. And it's a great reminder, you know, about being vigilant. I think we, we forget or take it for

104granted that we live in a small community, but there's still harm. And for me, I don't have any other comments, but just to again say thank you for all the hard work that everyone does and that everybody has at least a couple of days of rest during spring break. And with that said, item 10, our future meeting. will be May 14th. So stay tuned until May 14th. And I'd like to adjourn this meeting at 744. Record time.