001I now call to order the regular scheduled governing board meeting for the Lake Habisu Unified School District on September 11th, 2025. Roll call, please. here. >> Here >> item 1.3 this evening before we get to our moment of silence um on behalf of the board I would like to say that we um condemn con all in any acts of violence whether it be a school shooting um whether it be political violence there is no sense or call for any of that. Um, what is happening in our nation is disgusting and we must get back to respecting and caring about each other as people and as Americans. >> And today, >> today on September 11, today on 911, I'm reminded I remember where I was on 911 as I watched those towers be hit and this
002nation be attacked. And on that day, we were not Republicans. We were not Democrats. We were not independents. We were Americans. >> Yes. >> And yesterday as I lost a dear friend, a colleague, um someone that loved this nation, Charlie Kirk, um he he is one that fought for those very freedoms. And so tonight, as we um go into this moment, I ask that we remember all of the students and those who have lost their lives in school shootings. Um that we remember the lives of every person that lost their life on 911. and that we remember Charlie Kirk. >> Thank you. Would you please stand for the pledge of allegiance? I aliance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible,
003with liberty and justice for all. May be seated. This evening, we're going to start with item 2.1, human resources, recognition of continuing teachers. Welcome. >> Good evening. Testing. Okay. Yay. Okay. Good evening, President Rose, governing board, Dr. Stone, LHUSD staff and community members. My name is Aaron Horvath, LHUSD's human resources director. And I'm so excited tonight that we have all come together to celebrate dedication, hard work, and commitment to one of the most important professions, teaching. >> Teaching isn't just a job. It's a calling to shape young minds and inspire future generations. This evening, we honor those who have completed three years of teaching, transitioning from probationary status to continuing teacher status. This achievement, while often understated, is significant. It marks the transition from promising noviceses to experienced practitioners in the art of education. We
004know teaching today comes with many challenges, which makes this accomplishment even more meaningful. Nationally, statistics remind us that only twothirds of those who set out on this path find themselves standing before us tonight. Having weathered the storm of all these critical years, the impact of experienced teachers is powerful. Research shows that students learn more, behave better, and attend school more regularly under the guidance of skilled educators. In fact, a seminal study conducted by the Learning Policy Institute revealed that student achievement more than tripled between a teacher's fourth year in the classroom compared to their first. This remarkable growth in student achievement marks a defining moment in any educator's career. A testament to the dedication that each one of our honores has demonstrated. But beyond the numbers, the difference these teachers make is seen in the
005lives they touch every day. So tonight we celebrate not just the completion of three years but the beginning of many more. We thank our 31 honores for the difference they've already made and for the many students whose lives they will continue to shape in the years ahead. As I call your name, please come up and remain standing so that you may be recognized. >> Bridget Sudter. Bridget is a fourth grade teacher at Havasupi who encourages her students to put their best foot forward each day and strive for success. She creates a positive classroom culture while working collaboratively with colleagues to support student learning. Her dedication ensures that students feel encouraged to do their best. Destiny McLaclin. Destiny is a fifth grade teacher at Havasupi who works to make her ELA and history lessons engaging and
006meaningful for students. She's a dedicated team player who collaborates with colleagues to strengthen her instruction and support student success. She incorporates leader and me habits to guide student choices and help them grow as responsible leaders from Jamaica. Angelina Edwardson Meager. Her great composite ratings have shown steady growth each year, a testament to her commitment to professional development and her impact as an exceptional second grade teacher at Jamaica Elementary. This year's walkthroughs highlight students who are fully engaged in learning, guided by our clear, wellorganized daily objectives from the high school. Brian Cortez. Mr. Cortez makes complex ideas understandable and exciting for students. His passion for discovery encourages learners to think critically and he also leads the STEM club. >> Faith Lopez. [Applause] Miss Lopez helps students build confidence by breaking down challenging concepts into clear, achievable
007steps during her math class. Her patience, kind spirit, and encouragement inspire learners to prosper in math. James Cruel. Mr. Cruel helps students foster creativity and expression, enabling them to find their unique voice through reading and writing. His guidance builds critical thinking and communication skills that students carry with them for a lifetime. Jessica Aston. [Applause] As a fashion and design teacher, Mrs. Aston nurtures creativity by helping students turn their ideas into original, tangible designs. Her guidance builds confidence, innovation, and practical skills that prepare students for success in both artistic and professional pursuits. John Aldrin Antonio Mr. Antonio as an English teacher helps students grow as readers, writers, and communicators, which all have a lasting effect on his students. He also helps foster compassionate leaders in our community, which is evident in the academic excellence and spirit
008of service of his key club members. From Nautilus, Jod Gat. Jodie is a dedicated sixth grade math and history teacher who creates engaging, fun, and interactive lessons that spark her students curiosity. She is deeply committed to build strong relationships with her students, fostering a classroom environment where they feel supported and inspired to succeed. Smoke tree, I'm so sorry. Rowena Cesar, I apologize. A huge Cougar Country shout out to Rowena Cesar for earning continuing teacher status, a milestone that highlights her dedication and impact as an educator. From being named rookie teacher of the year to helping both preschoolers and elementary students make remarkable progress, she leads with passion and heart every day. And we are proud to have her as part of our Cougar Country family. From Starline, we have Kayn Leighton. Miss Leighton is an
009excellent addition to the Starline family and after exploring many roles has found her fit as the sixth grade ELA teacher. She has worked in special education and supported small groups of students along with participating in tutoring and summer school. While Miss Leighton is effective while Miss Leighton is effective teaching students from kindergarten upward, she excels in building relationships with her sixth graders who respect her and try their very best to meet high expectations and clear learning objectives. >> Darren Hunting. [Music] >> Mr. Hunting is a talented musician whose instructional and leadership skills along with his pursuit of national board certification inspire students by modeling reflection, growth, and excellence in performance. His enthusiasm, joyful personality, and passion for music make him a transformative presence at Starline Elementary, enriching both the school and community. [Applause] >> Darren
010Yates Mrs. Yates is an integral part of Starline sixth grade team, leading the way with science and social studies. Her science and coaching background helped to create hands-on projects that connect with the curriculum while fostering safe, engaging learning environments. She builds strong relationships with both students and families. And her willingness to support not only her team, but the entire staff makes her a highly valued teacher leader on campus. >> Heck yeah, girl. Mary Beth Chu. >> Miss Chu is a primary resource teacher at Starline who plays a vital role role in supporting students with individualized education plans by coordinating her team's carefully structured schedules to ensure every child receives what they need to thrive. From guiding early literacy and collaborating on assessments to serving on our multi-tered system of support teams, she does it all
011with a calm, respectful demeanor and a constant smile. >> Yes. [Applause] >> I'd also like to take a moment to recognize our honores who are unable to attend this evening. If I call your name and you are present, please give me a wave so I can share all the wonderful words your principal has written about you. A >> okay from Havisupai, Brian Carbowski, Jacqueline Minn Jamaica, Carly Robinson, Rachel an from the high school, Anthony Minger, Eric Wetzel, Jeffrey Chambers, Susan Walters, and Tristan Jandrew. Nautilus. Megan Weedman from Smoke Tree. Veronica Garcia from Starline. Jenna Mills and Steven Clark. And from Thunderbolt, Brian Cahoot, Daniel Dion, Isabelle Young, and Morgan Torres. Thank you all again for being here tonight to recognize our teachers. [Applause] We love you. >> We love you. President Rose, Superintendent Stone, members
012of the governing board, and guests. This evening, the student achievement department is proud to recognize Mia Branch and Isabelle Young. Would you please? All right. These Isabelle cannot be with us tonight. She's coaching volleyball. But I want to bring to your attention that they have both received national attention for their instructional excellence. >> This summer, both educators were invited to present at the core knowledge national conference, a distinction that highlights not only their dedication to students, but also their influence on the broader field of education. During a site visit, representatives from the Core Knowledge Foundation were so impressed with their innovative lesson planning and teaching expertise that both teachers were selected for professional videography. >> Wow. >> Their instructional practices are now featured on the foundation's national training materials where they serve as models for
013educators across the country. Mrs. Franch and Miss Young have been recognized for their ability to design and deliver engaging rigorous lessons that bring core knowledge content to life, inspiring both their students and their colleagues. Together they exemplify the high caliber of teaching in our district and proudly represent us [Applause] too. [Applause] Let's go. >> All right. At this time, item 2.3, the board award. If the board would please join. >> All right. I'm going to do this. So, we have created a new award board members, if you all want to come out here. Um, we have created a new award because we want to honor uh people that invest into our students and to our district. And so, we have created four awards that we're going going to be giving out each month as a
014governing board. We'll be doing community member of the month, administrator of the month, teacher of the month, and staff member of the month. And so this is our first month first month for doing this award and we're very excited about that. So tonight we are proud to um bring forward Andrea Foot >> who is receiving. >> So Andrea is very involved in our district. She is a champion for education. She is involved in every school in Lake Hatoot and is a supporter of this district um both personally and through Anderson Toyota and any need there is she tries to find a way to meet that need and Andrea we are thankful for you are stay up here for the pictures. The next board award goes to our uh staff member of the month and this
015goes to Jim Leslie. Jim, if you would come here. [Applause] >> So, Jim is part of our security team at Lake Havsu High School and he is committed and dedicated to keeping our schools and our students safe at the high school. Um, ensuring that things are dealt with in a timely manner. He is there to support our staff and we're very thankful for him and his leadership. Thank you. Next is our teacher of the month and this award goes to Christina Heckle, teacher at Havasupai Elementary School. So, Miss Heckle puts excellence in education. She strives to make sure that every student um achieves to the best of their ability. and she's an encourager. She's been with this district for a very long time. We are thankful for you. Congratulations. >> And the last award for
016this month is the board award for administrator of the month and it goes to our maintenance director, Thomas Okconor. [Applause] So Thomas >> I think it's >> so Thomas um whenever we need anything Thomas is there um we had several issues throughout the battery issues flooding issues um he keeps our air going so whatever the need we are thankful for him so Thomas congratulations for if you'll be in these [Applause] It's better. >> Andrea, you wow. [Applause] Thank you. I'm going to kill her. >> All right. At this time, item 2.4, Lake Havsu City Education Association, Miss Carol Noacowski. >> Yeah, Carol. So, good evening, President Rose, members of the board, Superintendent Stones, staff, students, and community. I appreciate your comment as we began today because mine's going to be along uh those lines. So,
017I'm going to turn and face. Yeah. >> Sorry. So most months I take my time at the podium to share information with the board, reflecting on the past month's events, upcoming activities, legislative updates, and thoughts on policy. But tonight, I'd like to share some thoughts that have been weighing on me today. This week, this month has been difficult for many educators in our community for multiple reasons. And in a world where we often feel rushed, disconnected, and pulled in many directions, it's essential to pause, especially when we feel agitated or overwhelmed. Pausing allows us to center ourselves, to approach situations with a clear mind and to meet each moment with an open heart. I encourage each of us in this room and in our community to be reflective in our actions, mindful of the present
018moment, and to engage with one another from a place of empathy and understanding. True connection comes from actively listening, stepping into one another's shoes, and showing compassion without expecting anything in return. Let us remember the power of patience and kindness, especially in times of stress or disagreement. These small intentional acts create a ripple effect that can transform our community. We, our community, are here together, not by accident, but because each of us brings something unique and valuable to the table. In this space, we honor one another's experiences and perspectives, knowing that by doing so, we all grow stronger. As we move forward into this new school year, let us continue to support one another with gratitude and non-judgment. Let's celebrate our shared history and create new memories that will bind us even closer. After all,
019it is our sense of belonging, of mattering, and of contributing to something greater than ourselves that gives us our lives purpose and meaning. Thank you. >> Thank you, Carol. >> All right. At this time, item 3.1, call to the public. Um, those of you have signed up for call to the public this evening, um, each of you will be given three minutes to speak. We ask that you remain professional, kind, um, please do not, um, be hateful. That is, just let's be respectful to one another. Um, call to the public at this time, Miss Bull. Good evening everyone. My name is Jamie Elmer. I'm a former LHS teacher, but I'm currently working in my most rewarding role to date as a stay-at-home parent. I'm so grateful for the time staying home affords me to focus
020on raising our daughters with our core values and teaching them to become people of integrity. Sorry. Can we start over? >> I just want close up. >> Okay. >> All right. Good evening everyone. My name is Jamie Almer. I'm a former LHS teacher, but I'm currently working in my most rewarding role to date as a stay-at-home parent. I'm so grateful for the time that staying home affords me to focus on raising our daughters with our core values and teaching them to become people of integrity, to be honest, to do the right thing, to own their mistakes, to walk with kindness and compassion through life, treating people from all walks of life with the dignity and respect we all deserve, but above all else, to speak out and defend others when we see an injustice. And
021that is why I'm here today to model that very thing for our daughters. David, on April 12th, you reposted a video on your personal public Facebook page of a young man speaking vulnerably and articulately to a gathered crowd of college students about the difference between biological sex and gender. The entire crowd proceeds to mock him, laugh at him, belittle him. The young man holds his ground calmly and doesn't stoop to their level as they do their best to make him feel less than human. You reposted this video and your caption of it was, "Listen to this guy embarrass himself trying to sound smart." I want all of you to let the gravity of that sink in for a moment. I don't care whether you're left, right, center, gay, straight, trans, black, white, purple, pink, green.
022What you posted and what you're in turn encouraging and perpetuating is a climate and culture of hate. It's despicable and indefensible for anyone to speak with such callousness, let alone a supposed man of God. But most importantly for our purposes here, the president of a school board. Your job is to lead by example. To set the tone for others to follow, to be a model for our students, stand up for all children whether or not they were born feeling the same way as you inside. Your claim to fame since being elected is that you are finally putting students first. But you must mean straight children, right? Because how would you feel if you were a trans student in our district who got curious one night, decided to scroll through his school board president's public Facebook
023page only to stumble across this repost? Or do you not think we actually have trans students in our schools? Because I assure you, we do. I taught them. And let me tell you, those kids who every day wake up and brave a world filled with hate directed toward them, laughing at them, telling them they're an embarrassment, those kids have more integrity and goodness in their fingertip than you could have in a lifetime. Unless you're willing to explain to my little girls and every other student in this district why it's okay to mock someone who holds different beliefs than you, then you know your actions and words are indefensible as well. and Evelyn, unless you're willing to defend posting something like play stupid games, win stupid prizes in referring to someone who could have been killed
024by a hit and run simply because they were exercising their free right of speech, then you know that you're wrong as well. You are the online bullies that our kids face daily. You are complicit in driving people in this country to their breaking point. Remember this tonight as you discuss school security. You can add all the security guards and measures you want, but none of this violence and hate will ever start to get better until our elected leaders begin to speak and act with first and foremost with kindness and compassion. If you believe in your constitution, please get your political agenda and your beliefs, religious beliefs out of our Havsu public education. Thank you. Karen Vander Good evening for I'm Karen Bannerjack. Um I represent PACE and I was also a teacher in this district
025many years and I want to get right to the purpose. This is an action item I'd like you to work towards in our constitution article three and you have it in front of you all of you and I understand. Thank you. Um, thank you, Lisa, for I'm sorry to refer to you as Lisa. Thank you for responding to my email and letting the superintendent know. I really appreciate you doing that. So, hopefully she's looked into this. This was a a law that was passed in 1998 and uh it was brought to uh this the uh Senate of our state and he was um He wanted to see the kids be able to recite a section of the Declaration of Independence. And so this bill got passed by both the House and the Senate and signed
026by the governor. So it is a law. So I don't know if you're actually doing it. I don't know if you're actually doing it right now. But all they have to say is we hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal that they're endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That's it. It's so they could say it with the pledge of allegiance. This is for fourth through sixth graders. Now, I just talked to my friend today who was a senator who presented this in 1998 and he said, "I really wanted it for kindergarten through 12th grade, but he said I had to settle for fourth through sixth." So, I'm hoping that the school will the school district will follow
027the law that is a a regulated law and make sure the kids are reciting this. And what a great year to be doing this. This is the uh was it the semi uh Quinn Quinn something? Anyway, 250 years and we are celebrating our declaration of independence and the birth of our country. So this would be a great year to get this going and I hope you'll make it an action item to really work and also congratulations to three of your schools who have PACE program which I'd like to congratulate Jamaica smoke tree and have a supai and I would love to have more. I'm having difficulty being able to get more but thank you for letting me tell you about this and I I hope that you will do something about this that you'll get
028with the superintendent and make sure this is being done. It's a law and I'd love it if you can do kindergarten through 12th grade. That'd be wonderful. Okay. Say thank you very much. Hello, my name is Harold Meeks and uh I just want to say that I really appreciate what the board has been doing. Um I appreciate that you were able to give raises to all the teachers. I thought it was a little humiliating that our town was one of the lowest paid teachers in pretty much the United States. But I'm glad that that got resolved and I'm sure that all the teachers are glad they got a raise. Everybody's happy about a raise. And I just want you to know that uh I really appreciate what you guys are doing. I know that this
029isn't a a paid position. It's something that you do because you do it from your heart. And I know that um a lot of people have a lot of negative things to say um but they can easily run for the position and get on the school board. Um, but it takes time and effort and uh I know that uh we're doing it for the kids even though you know um we we all can make a mistake here or there and um anybody that thinks that they're the perfect person. Well, um then let's look at your social media and I guarantee you I can find an instance where you did something you shouldn't have done or said. And uh I I just want to say that I really appreciate all that you do. And uh I
030uh a lot of people are upset that um you know we there was talk about like furries in the school and and different uh things about it. But but I'm glad that um we're all about education that we we want the kids to succeed that um you know we're making sure that the books that we have you know aren't having hate speech in it against our country and u so um I just want everybody to know that um I I appreciate it when people do a job that they don't get paid for. Um, you know, there's a lot of people that can run for a lot of other positions where they're getting paid, but they they could have easily took on a second job and um it would have been way less hassle, way less
031friction, way less problems, but um they want to do it for the kids. And that's the reason why you know all of us our constitution is about we the people and we need to realize that a lot of people say well I can't do this and I can't do that. Well uh that's how you felt when you started your first job but as you learned it you became very good at it and then you became a leader and um that's how it is in anything we do. So thank you. Okay. [Applause] [Music] >> Hi guys. Thank you for your for your work. I appreciate it. And uh one of the things I was going to talk about tonight is is the Second Amendment and how important it is for us to have the right to
032to say what's on your mind. Um whatever whoever the person is and whatever their views are, it's important to talk about what you think. Um whether and one of the things that Charlie Kirk did was invited everyone to bring anything up for any topic of discussion and he welcomed that and he discussed it. Whether you agree with Charlie's ideas or with someone else's ideas, that's okay. So, thank you for bringing up what you wanted to talk about in front of everyone, that doesn't mean that we all agree with you. So, um and there's nothing wrong with um anyone's personal ideas about what they think about a gender. That's your opinion or my opinion or your opinion. So, uh don't put someone down for it. you can disagree with it and say you disagree with it
033respectfully and and that's okay. But again, thank you very much and thank the teachers for all the work that you've done in this probationary um time and congratulations to uh for you all for what you what you've accomplished. Thank you. [Applause] [Music] I know I talk really fast. Slow down. Can't hear you. And I'm always short, too. So, all right. So, I have a few things on the topic tonight. I had a few things on the topics for tonight I wanted to point out. Um, as you're doing great over there, I know where I stand in regards to it, but I do want to say I I do I don't like what happened. I I still not happy with the decision, but I do think PI's principal is amazing. >> I want to give her
034a shout out. She is she's >> I I love her. It's just inconvenient for the entire situation. But I also want to touch on that again is that we don't have options as parents. If I have an issue with a teacher, I cannot pull my kid and go to another school. I cannot ask for a different teacher. I do not have that right. My student does not get along with the teacher or starts having behavioral issues or is running or is the teacher's not following ID. The most I can do is file a complaint or go to the principal and or I mean what else do I have to homeschool my kids? Um I'm not I'm sorry. I I need sanity. Got four going on. Five. I'm good. Please keep educating my kids. Um and
035then I wanted to talk about after school programs. I think I spoke with you. I think it was maybe No. Well, I spoke with somebody. Um and um it was in regards to one of the schools locally deciding that students were not welcome on their campus that attended other schools if they wanted to do an after school program. Um I think that is completely unacceptable and unfair. My daughter pays to be in Vaton. She has every right to go to Vaton. And for her to be told she cannot practice with her team and do well in competition because the school has decided at Smokey that they do not want students that do not attend their school on their campus. And then to find out there are other other programs being awarded the right to be
036there that these students are at pie in other locations or do not go to school at all because they're adults, but they're going to allow this program to be there. Now, I like the program that's being invited in. It doesn't be high like the policy and the lack of of consistency in the policy. Um, I wanted to bring up something we've talked about in the past, too. How we speak at these meetings. It's really hard for us to come up here and speak our mind about an agenda we haven't heard on. Um, I have an opinion on everything you're going to say in the next half of this. And I understand you don't want to stop each topic and be like, "Hey, parents, do you want to say something now?" Um, but I do feel
037like we don't have an opinion on the final vote of those because we haven't heard the actual pitch of the what we're we're voting on your voting. And so you're not hearing us. >> Yes. >> And our opinions until I mean I don't know what they're going to talk about. I can't object to it or say, "Hey, I really do like that idea." I I come in No. I don't know. Um, I'm going to jump ahead. School safety. We're going to talk about [Applause] I will not make this three minutes because kickoff is at 7. >> I think it's so you're okay. >> My name is Christina Musman. Can I turn this? It's really prepared. Um I'm a teacher at Starline Elementary and I'm just here to share that as a district, we are a
038leader in the district. Um majority of our schools are participating in this program K12. And so currently we have a parenting workshop that is available to families for free. It is a six-hour training. If you want to attend, I will put flyers at the table out there. I will give each of you one so that you have one as well. But I just wanted to share at the majority of our schools, we are teaching the seven habits of highly effective people and highly effective families. And so this is a way for you as a family to understand what your child is coming home and talking about. So I've had students in my class come home and tell their parents, Mrs. Musman said I use proactive language today or I'm really working on not being reactive.
039And so parents are asking us, are you using the words proactive and reactive with my six-year-old? We're like, because it is part of leader and me and so it's really just a way for you to understand the um philosophy of leader and me and it's really at the end of the day the whole workshop is dedicated to you and your family and the only person that is in charge of just defining what your family is and what more what vision you're going to have as a family is you. And so by participating in this workshop you get to decide what you honor that the school is teaching your child about the practices and then how you can implement that at home in your own way. There is currently not official daycare at our trainings. However,
040we have offered if you are a parent and want to attend and you have small age children, we are going to work with the high school program to find daycare for you. So, we are in the process of working, but it is September um 20th. If you want to attend, I will put the flyers out there. And then um I did bring one packet for the board if you just want to see at all what the participants did. >> Thank you. [Applause] All right, we'll give everybody a moment to clear out before we move on. [Music] All right. Item 4.1, consent agenda. Um, I need a motion and a second. >> I move to approve the consent agenda. >> I second. >> Yes. [Music] >> Yes. Now item 5.1 student achievement school goals and action
041plan update but All right. Uh, good evening, President Rose, Superintendent Stone, members of the governing board. Tonight, I want to give you an update on the action steps each school is taking in relation to their site goals with a particular focus on literacy at the elementary and middle school level and standards alignment at the high school level. Each principal completed a spreadsheet to help us organize and track their site level work. Um those spreadsheets are for you in the board docs. There are two tabs for each school. Tab one contains their CNA goal, their 301 goal, their elementary literacy goal that they'll complete on September 16th, and then their site goal that they presented to you in August. Uh my hope is by putting all the goals in one place, we can look for alignment
042and gaps. And then tab two is their self-reported data on current student proficiency on the 2425 AA essay and the elementary um beginning of the year dibbles test. Right. Yep. Wrong. Nope. Go back one, please. Okay, perfect. Um at the elementary level, we just completed our beginning of the year dibbles benchmark assessment. This data gives us an early look at how our students are entering the school year, what supports they will need, and how effective our tier one literacy instruction is across classrooms. And we had 98% completion, which is really great. Okay. All right. Good. So, once students take that beginning of the year assessment, our system of support is divided into three tiers. Um at the bottom you see tier one which is green. This is our high quality classroom instruction for all students.
043Every student is screened three times a year. Beginning of the year, middle of the year, and end of the year. Tier one instruction is effective for 80 to 90% of our students. However, it's not effective for every student. So then we look at the next tier, which is yellow. Tier two. This is for students who are not demonstrating suffi sufficient progress in tier one and they receive targeted interventions in addition to tier one. These students are progress monitored every 10 days. And this instruction is effective for 5 to 15% of students. That's that's the percentage we want to see in that tier. And then finally tier three. This is students who are not making progress in tier 2. And these students receive really intense support tailored to their specific needs. And we would like to
044see only 1 to 5% of our students in that tier. Um I want to emphasize that being in tier 2 or tier three should be temporary for a student. And if too many students are in intervention, it signals that we have a tier one problem. We can't intervene our way out of weak core instruction. and principles are taking specific action steps at their sites to strengthen that tier one instruction. Um, so next what we're going to look at are the percentages of the sorry percentages of students at each tier and the action steps being taken to strengthen core instruction. Um, understand that uh schools support as many students as they can in these tiers based on their capacity. Some stu some schools just have more educational assistance than other schools. Okay, so first we look
045at have a supupi and I'm not going to read all these bullet points to you. Um but you can see their percentage of tier three and tier 2 students. Um have a supupi is currently working towards really intentional datadriven instruction to meet every student's needs. Okay, go next one. Um, here's Jamaica. Jamaica is building a really strong, consistent MTSS framework to support all students this year. This is where their focus lies. Nautilus is strengthening instruction through datainformed support and collaborative professional learning. They're they're really working hard um to push their specialists into classrooms as well when they have availability to support students. Ora Grande Classical Academy is using collaboration, monitoring, and family engagement to strengthen tier one instruction and support student progress. Um I'd like to point out that Smoke Tree is raising their expectations.
046they raised their um achievement cycle from 8% to 10%. And they are strengthening again their their targeted support through datainformed collaboration. And if you notice here, I did want to point out at Smoke Tree because it looks like their numbers are very very high. They are really focusing that tier 2 and tier three support for their students in grades K through three. And then they support their intermediate students through fluency routines that are built into the daily schedule. And um they call it win time, what I need time for those intermediate students. So don't let that skew you too much. Starling. Uh Starline is strengthening tier one instruction through collaboration, targeted support, and student accountability. They're having their students use leader inme to set goals for themselves. Thunderbolt Middle School. Uh Thunderbolt Middle School has
047some tier uh three supports in place for ELA and their tier 2 will begin in October. Right now they are implementing a brand new um home room program where kids are getting specialized support in the coming months. They're really going to target those home rooms where students will be intentionally grouped so that they can get the supports they need. So that's in the work. um they're using data and targeted professional development to strengthen tier one instruction and ensure consistent implementation. And then the high school looks just a little different. If you remember, we had three separate goals for the high school, math, English, and science. And these three departments are working on aligning their instruction to the standards, strengthening formative assessment practices, and ensuring that their students are prepared for state level accountability measures such
048as the ACT. Each department is working to refine tier one instruction using data to guide next steps. Math is focused on sequencing and formative assessments to make sure the right skills are taught and measured at the right time. English is placing an emphasis on differentiation and formative measures to ensure all students are progressing toward mastery. And the science department is ensuring consistency across CRA classrooms by aligning formative and summitive assessments to the standards. Last one. All right. And then these are some of the supports that the student achievement coaches are providing to the schools and to different groups of teachers. But I do want to be very clear. We have seen a stagnation in student achievement scores. But that is not a teacher problem. I want to be very clear about that. It is a
049system problem. And when I say it is a system problem, that means the responsibility lies with all of us directors, principles, instructional coaches. We need to identify the barriers that are keeping our students from thriving and then develop clear actionable measures to address those barriers. Um just as importantly, when we see positive changes, we need to make sure that's sustained. It's not just a short-term initiative, um but lasting improvement that serves all students. So the bottom line is that this work has to be rooted in collective responsibility. Thank you so much. Any questions from gentlemen? >> Thank you for the updates and all all the the board docs and the spreadsheets y'all principles filled out showing us what you guys are doing. This is the kind of detail and the kind of action we want.
050Thank you for doing this. This is going to be our focus this year. Let's get these up. Great job. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Look forward to next month's assessment. >> Thank you so much. All right. All right. At this time, item 5.2, student services school safety audit. Um, I would like before Mr. Keller speaks to say that we have added an additional additional school security at Thunderbolt Middle School and we are thankful for that and I know Miss Barney and the admin team at Thunderbolt are also very thankful as well as officer nuts. So, at this time, I'll we'll turn over to Mr. Kell. >> Thank you, board president. Um, members of the board and Dr. Stone. Um, what we have started is actually it started yesterday. uh homeland security department of homeland
051security which uh covers the nine uh this department covers the nine western states and I think she said there's down to three of them. So, we were very fortunate uh that a member of Homeland Security came up here yesterday to start and uh she's uh like a lot of federal agencies because if you guys don't know, their uh budget starts October 1 when their budget restarts. So, they have literally no travel money right now. So, she came up yesterday from surprise. Uh we went to the high school and the middle school and then she is on her way back. actually went back after that. So, it was a very uh quick turnaround, but uh she was very impressed with what she saw both the high school and the middle school and she took copious amounts
052of notes with suggestions for improvements. She uh couldn't be more congratulatory to the schools for what they already have. um um 137 cameras at the high school and 69 cameras at the middle school, which covers those schools very well with all the exterior barriers we've added. Um and she's going to give us a lot of recommendations for small things we can do, uh avenues for things we can do to get some money to make some changes. Uh she will be back. We're hoping no more than two trips since she's having to day travel, maybe three to hit the elementary schools and then the district office. Um she also told me today that she has reached out. I got about two hours ago I heard back from her. She uh said she'd give me some quick
053turnaround. So um she we haven't planned the next trip up here yet because we're she's hoping to get back here before September. She knows we're on fall break that first week in October, but if she does get some travel money, she would actually love to bring a couple other people from the state emergency management up here as well to be able to give a full rundown on everything. Um the like I said she was very very complimentary of what we have at the high school and the middle school and she was proud to see what we have up there and there there's always room for improvement but um lots of good ideas, lots of good feedback. Administration at the high school and the middle school uh were wonderful security staff wonderful as we walked around.
054We have a really good idea now and we're going to go forward. Any questions on that part? Not questioning. Thank you for elucidating that she's coming back. Um, but just on this subject matter, I Dr. Stone, I'd like to get a cost analysis of what it would take to have one or two security personnel at every school. I know we already have high school, middle school, but really we we need to have individuals who are actively securing the premises on every school that we have children. Um, especially in this time in this culture, we need to put security at the highest priority. We cannot teach children unless there's safety first. So, we have to secure their safety. So, I'm glad this audit started yesterday. Looking forward to hearing her assessments and as we go forward.
055I I would like to get the cost assessment on what it would be to have security. >> So, are you talking about like more resource officers? >> Whether or not we have to bring them in house and have our own security or resource officers, I want to know the cost of what that's going to be. >> I'm curious too. Do we hire our resource officers or are they through HSU? No, they're through the police department. >> They are. >> Yes. >> But we do have the option. Um I have spoken with um other districts who have brought their SRO's inhouse. Um the SRO's still work for PD but they all they bring them over and put them on district payroll. Um and what that does that opens up for example right now officer not just
056as an example at the middle school if he suspects a student has drugs he must just because he thinks um he has to have probable cause. whereas um administration just needs to receive reasonable suspicion and so it really opens up a door for him to be more efficient doing his job. Um so those are conversations that the district is beginning to have. >> Yeah, those are definitely some things that need to hopefully change. >> They just passed the funding for for the security officer. So look into that funding >> under the school safety grant. >> Yes. >> Uh there's two options for the school safety grants. counselors or resource officers. Okay. >> And currently it does pay for counselors at every elementary school. >> All right, Mr. Keller, go ahead. >> Any any other that
057that was the basis of that. Like I said, this is very fresh. I was very impressed with her knowledge. I've been through a homeland security audit before and uh she was very thorough and um like I said she was extremely impressed with both the high school and the middle school. Um I she asked me how many cameras at the high school and I says I don't know but Mr. contractor can tell you right off the top of his head and he did 137 cameras and uh there are improvements she uh talked about um and and you I may have mentioned it to a few of you before once we get the audit done and I'm hoping to apply for a grant through the feds called the cops grant which will u help us get maybe
058single point entries uh maybe some increased uh especially at the high school the lighting cameras in the parking lot Um the elementary schools are very well covered with uh cameras, but we could always look we'll look for more improvements as well. Middle school is very well covered as well, but that high school parking lot is as expans expansive as that building and that campus has become. It's that's why they have 137 cameras and some then some weak points. It's also we're hoping to uh use some of that money if we do get that grant to get everybody upgraded radios. uh the middle school uh very specifically because of the construction of the building. If they are not a more digital radio, not necessarily what police officers carry because they work through a repeater, but a
059digital radio that can actually like our phones do use Wi-Fi as a backup. You can actually hear from one end of the building to the other. And the construction of the construction of that building makes a very very secure building, two-story brick building, but it also is not very friendly to radio waves. So, we're looking to upgrade to that and we need to get all our radios, in my opinion, up to uh standard across the district where I I ultimately would like to have multiple. We have multiple frequencies, but same exact radio that I could take one and go from Starline to the high school to or grande and just switch a button and I could be tuned in with what they've got going right there. >> That's a fantastic recommendation, especially in an emergency
060situation. Absolutely. Communicate effectively is key. So, I' I'd like to have that looked into >> what is our current So let let's say there's an incident at the middle school and we have SRO's additionally at the high school what is our current way um a most efficient way currently to communicate to >> call dispatch >> they they encourage us to the point of plat telling us please call dispatch >> because they can assess the situation they know where everybody's that um I don't know I I don't even remember the days because there's one day a week they're not middle school. Yeah, we're not high school Friday. >> Yeah, we have to >> not inform me he's getting overtime to be there Monday now. >> They try to cover it as much as they can. I
061also I've been um other incidents in the last just month with a couple of the elementary schools where uh dispatch was the closest and the quickest way to get somebody there. Yeah. >> So that that's and that's what I'm talking we need security there. >> Correct. >> Mondays and Fridays. Oh, we have a security gap >> and that's an unacceptable security gap. So definitely get that. >> Yeah. As far as I'm concerned, my best response to security is I know where every school is now without looking it up. And I I've gone from the yard armament turn here to I know where all the streets are. So I actually has personal pride on that one. I know where I get to everybody. I it's it's really nice if I'm just rolling in here and I
062have to go up to have a suit because that's a straight shot. Oh, I got that one right now. But uh but um we also the radios is that's a kind of a biggie for me because as we've discussed before, if there is an incident, the reason we don't want everybody on their phones is it will clog dispatch up. And if I have a radio that is independent from that, I don't need to worry about that. And uh I did get a quote the other day for base stations. Hey, hardwired sets on your desk kind of like the big ones that are in the bus with an antenna on top of the campus. Now, it necessarily isn't going to broadcast to all the schools. We're not a repeater, but is a base for the school
063is only about 750 bucks. And I don't think that's too much to ask for having a base station in the office that can get to all the radios on campus because I can tell you right now Starline if you're down there in the bottom of the bowl >> it's really hard to hear even up to the gym. So because I've experienced that specifically. So >> what radio system were you guys looking at? >> Um I would love Motoras. They are the gold standard. Uh, we currently have a lot of RCAs, but I think RCA and Motorola have done some merging because I took a Motorola apart yesterday and it had an RCA battery on it. So, um, Motorola itself doesn't deal directly with education anymore. They have a subsidiary. Uh, they are built in the
064Philippines now. So, but they are they are the gold standard for uh repeater or multi-channel radios. >> Okay. >> All right. All right. Any other >> questions? I know we went over cameras before and I actually had talked to Dr. Stone about it, but I have not found anything saying that you can't have voice with camera and currently we only have just cameras. But it would be nice to have something of that sort at least in the front office because I mean the secretaries and stuff, they're all wrapped in their own little bubble, but out in the other side >> you're talking about like in the foyer of the school. >> Yeah. Well, no. Like when you go through the front door where the where you go to talk to the Is that what it's
065called? Yes. >> Perfect. Well, like right there >> because you definitely have some things come up in general >> and you see someone on there and they're clocking away, but you can't you have no clue what they're saying. >> Could you could you speak to that, Mr. >> Uh I need to look into I can tell you what Nevada law says, but I can't say Arizona law because there's recording it's a two-party authentication in Nevada for but Arizona is only one party. But I don't know if voice is included in that. Do you know? >> I know. It's very It's one of those minute things >> unless there's unless there's a direct statute saying we can't have audio. >> Correct. >> It's a one It's a one party recording while we can record audio. >>
066Correct. >> Stipulation on how many parties that can be involved in that conversation. Do you have the recording? >> So I will I will look into the I will look into the voice part at least in the what we' call the common areas. Okay. the entrance to the common areas because that might be very beneficial as you I I understand where you're coming from on that and I would imagine some of our cameras are not up to date that would happen. >> They talked about those cameras when they got them because it wasn't that long ago and I'm not really seeing why >> technology changes so quick. And honestly, any bus, any bus video that has audio, because most buses have video audio on it, even transit buses, most school buses do, >> right? >>
067You can barely make out the audio. The video is great, >> but you can barely make out the audio because if you get a noise cancelling microphone, then you'll never hear anything because a bus is a big hollow chamber. And some of those foyers might be the same way. I can imagine some of the more hard surface foyers are going to echo quite a bit and then the carpeted ones are going to dampen. So I will have to look to see first of all if it is acceptable as a come along you know as it go along with the video and if it is what our options are to add audio at least to the common areas. >> Okay. >> Thank you. And then one other thing I would like to add if and if
068you would like to address this you may but it is regard to student and school safety is we have had um over the last few weeks several >> false threats of handguns on school campuses. Um, and uh, just so you know, um, first I want to commend Principal Amy Barney at and the administrative team at Thunderbolt Middle School um, for partnering with Lake Habasu Police Department and doing um, school assemblies um, to to really let our students know that we're not playing around. So any anyone including any student that makes a threat even if it is a joke will be charged with a felony >> that police department the police department have PD as Sergeant Jackson said that very bluntly to all seventh and eighth graders and take it as um I would take heed
069with that regardless of age. um why I was literally walking around our high school yesterday with um Homeland Security looking at our situation. We had two incidents, Charlie Kirk and a high school outside of Denver with a shooting. Guys, we can become numb to this. I can tell you right now, there is no way. I've been in conversation with Miss Barney, other principles at the elementary when they're like, "This is going on." And I'm like, I don't care how small it is. >> It is going to be addressed. >> And honestly, and we all know this happens. >> I don't mean to look over there. I just wanted to make sure knocking the thing off. Want to make sure I was where I was coming from. Um, like I said, when I don't care how
070small it is, we have to take it seriously. Absolutely seriously. You can respond to a hundred things, they all end up being false. That's great. you don't respond to one and it becomes real. That's tragic. >> And um we've seen a lot of I would I would classify copycat attention seeking repetition right now. And that's why I'm very happy that the police department said even if it is a joke, it is going to be a um felony. And um at that point, we follow our own procedures. We go through our protocols. police department goes through their protocols and between the two we hope to uh ensure the um I don't know the best way to put it ensure that um we're very clear and very understood that um we need to be way more diligent
071about we we did worry a little bit about it being okay well I'm not going to report anymore because I'm going to get charged with a felony. I don't think we have to worry about too much about that. Kids are very resilient. Kids are very smart. They understand. It's the kids that go, "Well, I thought it was funny." You might be the only one in the room right now because it doesn't even matter if we haven't had any incidents anywhere near right now. It doesn't matter cuz I've I've been through several real lockdowns with real situations. I've been close to them. I've we've all we've all a lot of us have grown up with them. And I when I went in school, I would have never even thought or worried about any of this stuff.
072But we are a I mean, when I first got here, guys, I looked at I drove around every campus and I am impressed with it doesn't make it look like a prison, but our schools have a iron fence around them that secures that fence. And that keeps us from having to worry about someone wanting and guys, I don't know why, but someone wanting to come on campus to do somebody harm. And even if it's within ourselves, we have to take it seriously. And we will never stop checking into I can't even fathom how many hours have been put in in the last month alone. And honestly, it does take away from their education. That's our number one reason why they're here. But we also take it seriously. >> Right. All right. Thank you, Mr. All
073right. Item 6.1, superintendent, second reading of updated policies. Dr. St. Good evening. >> Good evening, President Rose, members of the board. You will remember that last month on August 14th, I did present all of these 11 policies as a first reading. These came as a result of the legislative session. They were available for a month. I have not received any comments and there have been no changes to these policies. So they are being presented in for approval. >> Okay. Is there any questions in regards to item 6.1? >> Um approving these will they become effective immediately or is there any sort of lapse or delay? I mean >> she's asking if theyaped towards the end of the month. >> Towards the end. with go ahead >> with mandatory training or I'm sorry mandatory reporting. Mandatory
074reporting means that all of our substitutes would um be mandatory reporters and all of us board members would be mandatory reporters. Um is there any sort of training for substitute teachers and is there any training for board members? >> Yes, >> there is. We have mandatory reporting slides that we do go through and I will send those to the board for your um your ability to go through those. So if you have any questions you can ask um and our substitutes do get trained um through our mandatory reporting process as well. >> When it comes to like doing the mandatory um reporting is it that specific teacher or is it that specific principal that are going to group together? You know what I mean? Sometimes I feel like things can be not twisted but looked
075at differently. Like my my expectations may be different than your expectations. You know what I'm saying? >> Right. But and the training will do a better job of explaining that I'm going to do extemporaneously. But um you will be a mandatory reporter after this. So if you have reason to believe that a student is being harmed, you will be responsible to this. You'll have to report it directly to law enforcement and you'll have to follow all the protocols as a board member. >> No, I get it as a board member, but even as teachers or whatnot, they wouldn't go to their superior first. So, >> straight to law enforcement. >> Got it. >> Law enforcement does have training in house as well. And there is other places in town that do it in person. You
076should be actively working with them instead of doing slide training or online training. >> It it should not be an online course that you guys take. you should absolutely have to be doing it with the law enforcement and the people that are providing it. >> Thank you. >> Do you want me to repeat that person's comment just so you hear it, Dr. Stone? >> So, um a person in in our um boardroom uh recommended that we have an in-person training through what agency is it? >> Um the the police department, the law enforcement >> and I I know DCS is involved as well as another agency that will be there to make sure that you guys have full resource to contact. So, it' be in conjunction with the police department and DCS. And she's recommending
077that we do in-person training that we do not rely on slides or an online presentation. >> Maybe we could look at partnering with our PD and them coming in and doing a training for those like the governing board, substitutes, um, anyone. Yeah. And just maybe update our entire mandatory reporting system. >> So, our reporting session is done by our attorney. Okay. Um, and we do go through all of the pieces of the law that are necessary for you to have. We can always talk with our community partners as well. >> Okay. Awesome. >> All right. At this time, is there any other questions? All right. If not, um, I need an approval for item 6.1. A motion to approve in a second. >> I move to approve item 6.1. >> I second. >> Yes. >>
078Evelyn, >> Yes. Houston. >> Yes. >> At this time, item 6.2, superintendent, first reading of updated policy 5-305, student code of conduct. >> Dr. Mr. Mr. Res President and members of our board, um, as some people have discussed tonight, we've had some significant behavioral concerns. Um, and we are requesting an update to our student code of conduct. Um, we are including the fact that engagement would be considered blocking an entrance or exit where a fight is happening. We're also asking to add a new item that prohibits the video recording of any violation of the student code of conduct and texting it to others or posting it to social media. However, video recording for reporting purposes is permitted. For example, if someone were video recording something to present to school or district administration or law enforcement,
079um that is certainly Um, and we also wanted to ensure that any student video recording in violation of the student code of conduct would be referred for the same consequences of violation that was video recorded and texted to others or posted on social media. Um, upon adoption of this policy, the associated procedure, which is 5-305A, would also be updated to reflect these changes. >> All right. at this time. Is there any questions or discussion from the governing board? >> Yeah, just a few pieces on this. You you know, obviously the incident that occurred that there was the instances where the individual felt the door was blocked. Um this is a common occurrence in these fights where you have the individuals who are fighting and you have people kind of securing the area. you are engaging
080by your conduct in that assault or or the bullying of that individual. So putting the onus on those individuals who are supporting the bullying or participating in the bullying or in the fight, this puts them on the block too that says, you know what, maybe I'm not going to hold the door from or maybe I'm not going to prevent this individual from fleeing and seeking help. Uh that that is why that piece was added. As far as the video recording, you know, we we're not looking to punish kids Oh my gosh, what's going on? Let me let me document this. If you're doing that and you're reporting it to your principal, you're reporting it to your teacher, you're taking it to your parents to say, "This action is wrong. I have evidence for it. Let's
081seek to correct it." Rather than let me get views, let me send this out to my friend. We all witnessed yesterday someone assassinated in basically real time. That video hit the internet. His wife, his children are going to see that. the instance that took place that the child who did the had the fight was participant in it. We had to suggest sending the law enforcement to his house to protect him because the video got out to Facebook and he was attacked. His his address was allegedly sent out on Snapchat. This was a seventh grade child. This is a middle school child that the community in essence bullied because that video was sent out to the public at large rather than sent to the principles where it should have been kept so that they could and
082Miss Barney Carol thank you for your actions. You guys took proper action, proper discipline and handle it. And it was blown out of proportion. it was taken and a seventh grade child who yes should be punished was then vilified in the community might not even be able to return to school a seventh grade student a middle school is supposed to be a a place of growth even for kids who have behavioral issues they are also to be protected and and so that is why this video recording is if you're recording it for for to help to to bring perpetrators to justice and get discipline wonderful but if you're just videoing it you're participating it you're watching watching that person suffer, you're encouraging that for views or for whatever you're doing. And that I don't believe
083is acceptable. So, I I do like this and and again, I'd like the administrators to know that the stance is is that it's every video recording, it's how the person uses it. That's as we administer this rule, I hope you take that into consideration. >> Um, I made a post about this today and I got a couple of questions that I thought were good. Um the first one um I had a man ask me if this would be if the consequences that we're imposing would be applied retroactively. Now I did take the liberty of answering no online. That's my understanding of it. Um was I correct in that? >> Yes, you're correct. >> Okay. So this is going forward from now. And then the other question I had um you know we in our in
084the language of this um we talk about video recording. someone was making the distinction between um video and still photographs. Would we treat those the same if someone's just taking photos? >> That is a great question and that is open for board discussion. We can add still photos to this as well if the board feels that's appropriate. >> I personally think that it is. >> Okay. I I have no object. I I would uh move to add still photos, any digital recording, digital photograph, maybe audio recording as well. Essence capturing the moment for the purpose of posting or sending to other people to communicate what to play. Okay. >> Other than to report. >> Okay. So, we would need a motion for an amendment. Correct. >> Does Lisa have other questions? >> Yes. >> No,
085I'm done. >> Okay. Any other questions? >> I just want to throw out just a couple thoughts. No matter what, you can clarify or whatever. You know, it's not I get it that we have a we had something that happened yesterday that definitely put a sour taste in everybody's mouth because that was sickening, but we can't compare it to something of this sort to where it was a fight or something of that. Um, do I think the punishment should be the same as the person getting into the fight? I don't. I mean, we are human and I mean, even on the street, I'm going to record something. I'm like, "Oh my gosh, did that really happen?" You know, but I don't should be the same. >> Well, and I guess to just perspect like out
086in public as an adult, we have no authority here. We have authority over this community and we have children in this place to learn to be protected. This is not the public at large. I I think it it should to send a stark message that we do not condone fighting. We are these big pupils should come here and be protected and know they're protected. And this video recording culture where instead of engaging stop what you're doing. People, the kids are pulling out their phones and recording. If you are doing that, you are complicit. You are you are watching what takes place without having the courage to step in and say no. And so I understand it's maybe a harsh penalty. >> It is because we're looking at that seventh grader, too. >> It wasn't the
087kids that were bullying them afterwards. It was the adults. >> Well, that came from a video recorded >> specific decided to everywhere. >> But still, it was a video recorded that was sent out with the intent and purpose of mass spreading. It it it didn't go directly to the principal. I mean, the principal had to learn of it secondhand. And if that video had been taken straight to the principal, it could have been handled right away. And so, I I understand that it's harsh punishment, but it's a harsh action. And you need harsh punishment for actions that we deem completely unacceptable. the bullying, the the the video recording of these events and then the dissemination. I I just I cannot accept. So, I understand it's harsh, but I think it is appropriate. And I I
088guarantee kids are going to have a second thought about, oh, let me record this and send this on Snapchat versus maybe I need to tell somebody about it. >> Or maybe I need to step in and say, guys, no, stop this. >> So, that's that's that's what I'm saying. >> Yeah. And and I believe this this board, we have an obligation to strengthen policy when it comes to student discipline. Um our teachers need to feel supported. Our administrators need to feel supported whenever there are disciplinary issues. They need to know that our board is here to review current policy and see how that we can strengthen it um to improve the current situation in our educational environments because things change every day. Um Mr. Keller said it best. years ago, we would have never thought
089about a school shooting. And every day we wake up and it's almost a regular occurrence on the national news. And it's heartbreaking. And the same way with fights being recorded, you can literally get on social media and every almost every fight that happened in public schools and private schools, every school um in America, children are pl putting those fights on Tik Tok. They're putting attacks of teachers on Tik Tok. and they need to understand that is completely unacceptable. Actions have consequences and this board will um be sure that we are making uh sure to implement discipline where it needs to be implemented and um to create a safer environment and anti-bullying. >> I wish we could do more with the anti-bullying but the thing is is we really can't. I get it with this. We
090can make little change and stuff, but the thing is is there's only so much a principal can do because we were in that situation recently and he did amazing. But still, like I said, there's only so much you could do. I think the lack of parenting too is quite difficult because the teachers and principles are being the parent. I mean, >> well, and there's definitely a concern. So, I I would perhaps let's establish a committee to look at our disciplinary >> and that's what we talked about and that's what we're going to do. forward on that. >> Yeah, I'd like to establish a committee of principles, teachers, administrators, parents to look at what our disciplinary policies are and how they're being implemented and if you know recommend changes, improvements, stuff like that. So, going forward,
091um I I would like to see see that done. But as as far as this policy goes, uh I would move to add photographs, any digital video recording, photographs, still pictures or audio recordings uh to that subsection 34. Uh and then I would also move to um pass first reading and go to approval. >> Yeah. Wave second reading. >> Wave second reading. Thank you. >> So at this time we would need a motion for your motion for amendment. Um, I need a second on his motion. >> I will second. >> Okay. >> Michael, >> Yes. And now you may make your motion to wave second reading. >> I would move to wave second reading and implement policy. >> And I second. >> Michael. >> Yes. Houston. >> Yes. All right. At this time, item 7.1,
092Superintendent Dr. Stone. Good evening. Again, >> thank you again. Um, I would just like to congratulate all our teachers on moving to continuing status. That is a phase of accomplishment in their career. Um, and also to our national conference presenters. If Mrs. Vanderjack is still in the audience. I did want to let her know we have talked to all of our principles and we are absolutely implementing that law and our students in fourth through sixth grade are reciting that section of the Declaration of Independence. So that is also wonderful. And as Mr. Houston said, I do want to thank our principles for all the work they did putting into those um spreadsheets and getting them ready for this update. And then also to our student achievement department and Mrs. and for presenting tonight. Um, I
093think that is great information for our board and for our public to hear and all the work that you are doing. So, thank you very much. >> Thank you. All right. At this time, item 7.2, governing board members. >> Just very quickly, um, three of our board members were able to go to a conference that's put on by our legal our in-house legal representation. Um so they uh covered a variety of current topics and I thought it was very informative and um several of our directors were able to join us as well. So >> it was great. >> Uh just one thing an additional perhaps committee or or something we could look at is some principles have brought up getting their teachers and themselves to conferences. Um and I'd like to look at do we
094have a formula form uh formalized process to where they can request to go whether that's principles, teachers or administrators what that process is. And then two is can we look at what is a conferences that are maybe annual that are are of value that the district that you recommend uh that we can start sending teachers to kind of maybe on a more annual basis. a new teacher comes in, hey, these are kind of some good conferences for you to attend senior teachers and as such. So, um just looking at how we are getting teachers, you know, kind of some personal improvement uh and rewarded with conferences and things like that. So, that's just something I would like to look into. >> All right. Um >> can we talk about that at a later or do
095I can I express something else on that? It's just for information. >> I know that there is discussion. >> Yeah, there's only So it would be brought up I guess next time which presents information. >> Oh okay. So you can bring it up next time. >> Correct. >> Perfect. >> All right. And just a couple things that we are looking at implementing. Um one of the things that I'm working with superintendent center is pathway to promotion. And so we want to create um and grow our own leaders in the district. Um as people retire, as principles uh move on to other positions potentially. And we want to grow our own leadership. Havisu is very special about that. And one of the things that we have began to have conversations with about um and Carol has
096been a great help and and Joel both to me in this along with the superintendent is if a teacher wants to leave and and go into administration, they take a pay cut and and that's just unacceptable. We need to be able to grow our leaders and them not take a pay cut to become a leader in a different position. And so those are things that I would like to look at in our next governing board meeting as we um I present the pathway um to promotion and um growing and mentoring our leaders within the district because we've got some amazing future leaders sitting in classrooms and we want to see them one day leading our schools in in different capacities. So um I'm excited to be presenting that. And then another thing Dr. Stone and
097I have been working on together um a lot of issues throughout the district with behavior and one of the things I know roundt used to exist in the district and we are looking at bringing a very similar program back um to help get these students the the help they need uh when it comes to behavior. So that's all I have at this time. Thank you. any other >> um I spoke with Ali um today and we went over an awesome slideshow just the process of how some of the things um go for timelines and such and I didn't know if you guys would be interested and see it but I think it would help a lot of the parents too just to answer some questions like the same repetitive questions that can be gone over
098>> make it publicly available >> and I know some of that information um yeah no I I think she can do >> yeah we'll get with her and get that on the agenda So we can put it on the agenda to ask specifically or >> Okay. I would definitely like for that to go on there. >> Awesome. >> All right. Is there any other questions, items, discussion from the board? >> I move to adjourn. >> Item 7.3 just for the public is um for board review only. Just for your information. Um just in case you're wondering. Now you may make your I'll second. >> Yes. Yes. Go to the football game. Go Nights. Dismissed.