001Welcome everyone. Call this session to order. Let the uh roll call show that all board members are present with the exception of Miss Carlson. At this time, we'll have public comment prior to close session. And that's for those topics that are identified uh below. Public employee liability and public employee evaluations. And uh first comment is uh boy, you're going to have to help me with the names here. >> Is that Angie? Is that what I'm seeing? >> Angie. >> You're up first. >> Oh, thank you. >> Good evening to you all. Um, I am just going to speak from the heart and um, August 22nd was Angel's uh, three-year anniversary. And I'm actually here today to acknowledge and recognize three um, staff uh, board well staff and faculty members of Turlock High. The first one
002is coach Darren Silva and the second one is um V Miss Virginia Bar and the third one is Rod Mr. Rodney Mashado. These three individuals played an important important factor and were very very important to Angel and Coach Darren Silva is actually the one that put Angel on to the point where NFL was already contacting us. So, I commend him and he needs to be recognized. And Mr. Rodney Mashado, it takes a real good teacher with the credentials to work with special ed IEP students as well as special ed students with special needs and autistic students from his freshman year to his senior year, his sophomore. I mean, this kid when he stepped onto the premises of Turlock High, you guys know him, but it took Mr. Mashado to turn him around and he found
003his passion, which was football. And my heart just broke when I found out that coach Darren Silva was suspended. And I'm hoping and praying. I don't know. I'm blindsided. Maybe he's reinstated. Only the Lord knows. But I wanted to recognize the these three important people to me from my heart to yours and I just wanted to say thank you. They deserve to be recognized and to be commended on superior jobs. Mrs. Miss Bar was there for Angel and she was also one of my teachers at Turlock Adult School and I am here to acknowledge and recognize these three that if I had the money I would literally give them award because they are doing amazing job in the community and for students especially coach Darren Silva. He's one of those coaches that I recognize if
004I'm watching a based on a true story movie. He needs to be recognized and commended for an awesome job that he's doing. And that's all I have to say. God bless you guys. Is there anyone else that would like to uh address the board prior to close session? If not, we will recess into close session and return at approximately 7. What is it? I'm still learning the 7:31. 6:45, excuse me. Thank you. [Music] >> It's time to wake up. It's time to get on the bus. >> It's time to learn my ABCs. >> It's time to support our families. [Music] >> It's time to learn how to swim. >> It's time to connect. It's time to play. [Applause] >> It's time to fuel student learning. [Music] >> It's time to learn English. >> It's time
005to get our campuses ready. >> It's time to perform. [Applause] It's time for something new. >> It's time to show our colors. >> It's time to support our schools. >> It's time to have some fun. >> It's time to supervise our students. [Music] It's time to win another state championship. >> It's time to welcome new staff. [Music] >> It's time to make new friends. [Music] >> It's time to graduate. [Applause] It's time to make a difference. Welcome back to USD. Let's do this. [Music] [Applause] [Music] >> It's time to wake up. It's time to get on the bus. >> It's time to learn my ABCs. [Music] >> It's time to support our families. [Music] >> It's time to learn how to swim. >> It's time to connect. It's time to play. [Applause] >> It's time
006to fuel student learning. [Music] >> It's time to learn English. >> It's time to get our campuses ready. [Applause] >> It's time to perform. Woo! [Applause] >> It's time for something new. >> It's time to show our colors. >> It's time to support our schools. >> It's time to have some fun. >> It's time to supervise our students. It's time to win another state championship. >> It's time to welcome new staff. [Music] >> It's time to make new friends. [Music] >> It's time to graduate. [Applause] It's time to make a difference. Welcome back to USD. Let's do this. >> It's time to wake up. It's time to get on the bus. It's time to learn my ABCs. It's time to support our families. [Music] >> It's time to learn how to swim. [Music] >> It's
007time to connect. >> It's time to play. [Applause] [Music] It's time to fuel student learning. [Music] >> It's time to learn English. >> It's time to get our campuses ready. [Applause] >> It's time to perform. >> It's time for something new. [Music] It's time to show our colors. >> It's time to support our schools. >> It's time to have some fun. >> It's time to supervise our students. [Music] >> It's time to win another state championship. It's time to welcome new staff. [Music] >> It's time to make new friends. [Music] >> It's time to graduate. [Applause] >> It's time to make a difference. Welcome back to USD. Let's do this. [Music] It's time to wake up. >> It's time to get on the bus. >> It's time to learn my ABCs. It's time to support
008our families. [Music] >> It's time to learn how to swim. >> It's time to connect. >> It's time to play. [Applause] >> It's time to fuel student learning. [Music] It's time to learn English. >> It's time to get our campuses ready. >> It's time to perform. >> It's time for something new. >> It's time to show our colors. It's time to support our schools. >> It's time to have some fun. >> It's time to supervise our students. [Music] >> It's time to win another state championship. >> It's time to welcome new staff. [Music] It's time to make new friends. [Music] >> It's time to graduate. [Applause] >> It's time to make a difference. Welcome back to USD. Let's do this. [Music] It's time to wake up. [Music] >> It's time to get on the bus.
009>> It's time to learn my ABCs. [Music] >> It's time to support our families. [Music] It's time to learn how to swim. >> It's time to connect. >> It's time to play. [Applause] [Music] >> It's time to fuel student learning. [Music] >> It's time to learn English. It's time to get our campuses ready. [Applause] >> It's time to perform. [Applause] >> It's time for something new. >> It's time to show our colors. It's time to support our schools. It's time to have some fun. >> It's time to supervise our students. >> It's time to win another state championship. >> It's time to welcome new staff. [Music] It's time to make new friends. [Music] >> It's time to graduate. [Applause] >> It's time to make a difference. Welcome back to USD. Let's do this. [Music] [Applause]
010[Music] It's time to wake up. >> It's time to get on the bus. >> It's time to learn my ABCs. >> It's time to support our families. [Music] It's time to learn how to swim. >> It's time to connect. >> It's time to play. [Applause] >> It's time to fuel student learning. [Music] >> It's time to learn English. It's time to get our campuses ready. >> It's time to perform. [Applause] >> It's time for something new. >> It's time to show our colors. It's time to support our schools. It's time to have some fun. >> It's time to supervise our students. [Music] >> It's time to win another state championship. >> It's time to welcome new staff. W. [Music] >> It's time to make new friends. [Applause] >> It's time to graduate. [Applause] >> It's
011time to make a difference. Welcome back to USD. Let's do this. [Music] It's time to wake up. >> It's time to get on the bus. >> It's time to learn my ABCs. >> It's time to support our families. [Music] It's time to learn how to swim. [Applause] >> It's time to connect. >> It's time to play. [Applause] [Music] >> It's time to fuel student learning. [Music] >> It's time to learn English. It's time to get our campuses ready. >> It's time to perform. >> It's time for something new. [Music] >> It's time to show our colors. >> It's time to support our schools. It's time to have some fun. >> It's time to supervise our students. >> It's time to win another state championship. >> It's time to welcome new staff. [Music] It's time to
012make new friends. [Music] >> It's time to graduate. [Applause] >> It's time to make a difference. Welcome back to USD. Let's do this. [Music] [Applause] It's time to wake up. [Music] >> It's time to get on the bus. >> It's time to learn my ABCs. >> It's time to support our families. [Music] >> It's time to learn how to swim. [Music] It's time to connect. >> It's time to play. [Applause] [Music] >> It's time to fuel student learning. >> It's time to learn English. >> It's time to get our campuses ready. [Applause] It's time to perform. >> It's time for something new. >> It's time to show our colors. [Music] >> It's time to support our schools. >> It's time to have some fun. It's time to supervise our students. [Music] >> It's time to
013win another state championship. >> It's time to welcome new staff. [Music] >> It's time to make new friends. It's time to graduate. [Applause] >> It's time to make a difference. Welcome back to USD. Let's do this. [Music] It's time to wake up. It's time to get on the bus. >> It's time to learn my ABCs. >> It's time to support our families. [Music] >> It's time to learn how to swim. [Music] >> It's time to connect. It's time to play. [Applause] [Music] >> It's time to fuel student learning. [Music] >> It's time to learn English. >> It's time to get our campuses ready. >> It's time to perform. It's time for something new. >> It's time to show our colors. >> It's time to support our schools. >> It's time to have some fun. >>
014It's time to supervise our students. [Music] It's time to win another state championship. >> It's time to welcome new staff. [Music] >> It's time to make new friends. >> It's time to graduate. Wow. >> It's time to make a difference. Welcome back to USD. Let's do this. >> Okay, perfect. >> And then when I come, >> it's time to wake up. >> Okay. [Music] It's time to get on the bus. >> It's time to learn my ABCs. >> It's time to support our families. [Music] >> It's time to learn how to swim. >> It's time to connect. It's time to play. [Applause] >> It's time to fuel student learning. >> It's time to learn English. >> It's time to get our campuses ready. [Applause] >> It's time to perform. [Applause] It's time for something new.
015>> It's time to show our colors. >> It's time to support our schools. >> It's time to have some fun. >> It's time to supervise our students. It's time to win another state championship. >> It's time to welcome new staff. [Music] >> It's time to make new friends. [Music] >> It's time to graduate. Wow. [Applause] >> It's time to make a difference. Welcome back to USD. Let's do this. [Applause] >> It's time to wake up. [Music] It's time to get on the bus. >> It's time to learn my ABCs. >> It's time to support our families. [Music] >> It's time to learn how to swim. >> It's time to connect. It's time to play. [Applause] [Music] >> It's time to fuel student learning. [Music] >> It's time to learn English. >> It's time to get
016our campuses ready. >> It's time to perform. Woo! >> It's time for something new. >> It's time to show our colors. [Music] >> It's time to support our schools. >> It's time to have some fun. >> It's time to supervise our students. [Music] It's time to win another state championship. >> It's time to welcome new staff. [Music] >> It's time to make new friends. [Applause] >> It's time to graduate. [Applause] It's time to make a difference. Welcome back to USD. Let's do this. [Applause] >> It's time to wake up. >> It's time to get on the bus. It's time to learn my ABCs. [Music] >> It's time to support our families. >> It's time to learn how to swim. [Applause] >> It's time to connect. >> It's time to play. [Applause] [Music] It's time to
017fuel student learning. [Music] >> It's time to learn English. >> It's time to get our campuses ready. [Applause] >> It's time to perform. [Applause] >> It's time for something new. [Music] It's time to show our colors. >> It's time to support our schools. [Music] >> It's time to have some fun. >> It's time to supervise our students. [Music] >> It's time to win another state championship. It's time to welcome new staff. [Music] >> It's time to make new friends. >> It's time to graduate. [Applause] >> It's time to make a difference. Welcome back to USD. Let's do this. [Music] [Applause] It's time to wake up. [Music] >> It's time to get on the bus. >> It's time to learn my ABCs. It's time to support our families. [Music] >> It's time to learn how to
018swim. [Music] >> It's time to connect. >> It's time to play. [Applause] [Music] >> It's time to fuel student learning. [Music] It's time to learn English. >> It's time to get our campuses ready. [Applause] >> It's time to perform. [Applause] >> It's time for something new. >> It's time to show our colors. It's time to support our schools. >> It's time to have some fun. >> It's time to supervise our students. [Music] >> It's time to win another state championship. >> It's time to welcome new staff. [Music] It's time to make new friends. >> It's time to graduate. [Applause] >> It's time to make a difference. Welcome back to USD. Let's do this. [Music] It's time to wake up. >> It's time to get on the bus. >> It's time to learn my ABCs. >>
019It's time to support our families. [Music] It's time to learn how to swim. [Music] >> It's time to connect. >> It's time to play. [Music] >> It's time to fuel student learning. [Music] >> It's time to learn English. It's time to get our campuses ready. >> It's time to perform. >> It's time for something new. >> It's time to show our colors. It's time to support our schools. It's time to have some fun. [Music] >> It's time to supervise our students. [Music] >> It's time to win another state championship. >> It's time to welcome new staff. W. [Music] >> It's time to make new friends. [Music] >> It's time to graduate. [Applause] >> It's time to make a difference. Welcome back to USD. Let's do this. [Music] [Applause] [Music] It's time to wake up. >>
020It's time to get on the bus. >> It's time to learn my ABCs. [Music] >> It's time to support our families. It's time to learn how to swim. >> It's time to connect. >> It's time to play. [Music] >> It's time to fuel student learning. [Music] >> It's time to learn English. It's time to get our campuses ready. [Applause] >> It's time to perform. [Applause] >> It's time for something new. >> It's time to show our colors. It's time to support our schools. It's time to have some fun. >> It's time to supervise our students. >> It's time to win another state championship. >> It's time to welcome new staff. [Music] It's time to make new friends. [Music] >> It's time to graduate. [Applause] >> It's time to make a difference. Welcome back to USD.
021Let's do this. [Music] [Applause] [Music] It's time to wake up. >> It's time to get on the bus. >> It's time to learn my ABCs. >> It's time to support our families. [Music] It's time to learn how to swim. [Music] >> It's time to connect. >> It's time to play. [Music] >> It's time to fuel student learning. It's time to learn English. >> It's time to get our campuses ready. [Applause] >> It's time to perform. >> It's time for something new. >> It's time to show our colors. It's time to support our schools. >> It's time to have some fun. >> It's time to supervise our students. [Music] >> It's time to win another state championship. >> It's time to welcome new staff. [Music] It's time to make new friends. [Applause] >> It's time to
022graduate. [Applause] >> It's time to make a difference. Welcome back to USD. Let's do this. Hi there. [Music] >> It's time to wake up. He likes I like to like to w >> like to like to welcome everyone. >> Hello. Hello. >> Is >> call this session back >> Marie? Marie >> test test test. Is your >> Anony's mic isn't working? Oh, maybe it is. >> There we go. Okay, we're good. >> Call the session back to order. Um, I'd like to uh uh say that we uh action was taken in close session and uh the report is the board of trustees voted seven to zero to deny the claim filed by Miss Quao. Next is Mr. Abasi with the inspiration. All yours. Good evening uh board president Silva, board members, superintendent Ladig, colleagues and
023guests. My name is Charalasi and I'm the proud principal of Brown Elementary School. I am honored to introduce Harot Sandeu, a remarkable fifth grade student at Brown Elementary. Harjad's journey with us has been one of incredible growth and perseverance. When he first joined the district, he spent upwards of 90% of his day in a special education classroom. However, hard Jod is a fighter, just like his 49ers. He never gave up and always believed himself. Hard jaw's determination and hard work have truly paid off over time. His reading, communication, and overall academic academic skills have blossomed. This growth led his IEP team to consider a less restrictive environment, and he now thrives at Brown Elementary. This change has allowed him to mainstream into general education classrooms and interact with his peers regularly, pushing him to achieve
024at higher levels. Responsibility to hard job means always doing his best, even when faced with challenges. He's not only dedicated to his own growth, but also inspires and supports his classmates. He's the first to encourage his friends, reminding them that they are very capable and smarter than they believe they are. Harot's commitment to his education and his peers is truly inspiring, even to me as his principal. He shows up every day with a smile on his face, even when it's tough, and puts his best effort in all he does on a daily basis. As his principal, I am incredibly proud of how far he has come, and I can't wait to see all the great things he'll accomplish in the future. Harat's parent Jack Deep and Parb Jaw and 10th grade sister uh in Turlock
025High School Karen Ver are present tonight and incredibly proud of his growth as well. They have uh been a constant support system always encouraging and believing in him and this unwavering support has truly expedited his progress. It's clear that the sense of responsibility our Jot exhibits is a reflection of his parents' strong work ethic and commitment to their family. His teacher, Miss Flores, who's here with us tonight, regularly praises his ability to overcome his struggles and thrive academically, socially, and emotionally on a daily basis. His favorite subject in school is PE. Harad plans on being a contractor when he's done with school so he can build inexpensive homes for families that are struggling financially. How awesome is that? Harjad is a big-time 49er fan and he reminded me today to repeat big time. and he
026truly believes that this is finally the year that coach Shanahan and quarterback Brock Perie will bring home the Lombardi trophy. >> I'm a big-time Packer fan, as you know, and many people on here know, but for your sake, I hope that happens. Harot truly embodies everything we aspire in our Bobcats, and we are truly incredible, incredibly proud of his achievements. Harjot is very excited to be here with us this evening and a little nervous understandably so. I told him I was a little nervous too. Harot has practiced his speech tirelessly at school with Miss Clark and I and at home with his parents. Without further ado, please join me in welcoming Hard Jot to the podium to deliver us tonight's inspiration. [Applause] Hi everyone, my name is Sha and I'm in fifth grade. Today I
027need something a point to talk with you guys about SEO. Then I first started school I was a more severe SDC test. I needed a lot of help to learn and though I didn't give up. I moved into a more mod SDC test. Sh simply means doing your best even teach your hard mean getting up trying to dance and not doing up. I'm super happy got me here and it like I was super scared to come over here and but for SA really help me here. I want everybody to know wherever you start, you can learn, you can do, you just sign. I wanted to um I want uh this help me that day here and this can help you too. Thank you everyone. [Applause] Excellent. Very good. Next is uh Miss Clark. Good evening,
028President Silva, board members, Superintendent Ladig, and all of tonight's guests. It's a true joy to introduce someone who brings so much heart and energy to our school community, Arjan Bra. One of our outstanding sixth grade students. Here with him tonight is his father, Nabdep, his mother, Jazir, and his sister, Emit. Arjun is the kind of student who makes an impression from the moment you meet him. He's thoughtful, creative, and always thinking ahead. One of his teacher described him as wonderful, the best of the best, and we couldn't agree more. Whether it's designing the Hello Club shirts months in advance or sharing ideas that bring people together, Arjun leads with kindness and vision. He's also incredibly responsible. Arjun takes pride in turning in his work on time, staying organized, and supporting his classmates. He credits his
029two older sisters for teaching him the value of responsibility and it shows in everything he does. From his academic excellence to the way he handles challenges with grace, he is a role model to his peers. It's not surprising that Arjun's favorite subjects in school are math and science. Since he shared with me that when he grows up, he wants to be a NASA engineer. Outside of school, he enjoys playing outside with his neighbors and practicing his yo-yo. This year, Arjun is especially excited about taking his Chromebook home, diving into music class, heading to outdoor education, and serving on student council. We're so proud to have him represent our school tonight and honored that he'll be leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance. [Applause] raise your right hand over your heart and put it over your
030um put it over your heart. Now repeat after me. I pledge allegiance to the flag of United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. >> Okay, we're right here in the middle. I need something to go viral today. We haven't had We haven't had enough excitement. Okay. If you guys are all going to be push because I got this thing in the way here. So, this will be interesting. Okay. each One of the two. >> Yes. Okay. >> All right. [Applause] Yeah. >> I'd like to thank um Arjad and Arjan for such a good job tonight. and Mr. Abasi and Miss Clark for this fine part of the program. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Next, next we
031have Miss Amy. Vision. >> Okay, I'm going to read the mission. Uh, Turlock Unified School District will deliver will deliver effective instruction in a safe, equitable, supportive environment in partnership with our families and diverse community. >> Thank you. Let the let the roll call show that all trustees are here. At this time, I'd like to have a motion to approve the agenda. >> So moved. I'll move the agenda. >> A second. >> Has been properly moved and seconded to approve the agenda. This is a roll call vote. Miss Carlson. >> I. >> Miss Jackson. >> I. >> Miss Amy. >> I. >> Miss Martinez. >> I. >> Miss Ramirez. >> I. >> Mr. Shields. >> I. And the board president votes I. Motion carries. Thank you. At this time, uh, community donations. Um, Miss Ellerson,
032you're up first. Good. Good evening, board president Silva, Superintendent Ladic, um, members of the board and cabinet. Tonight, it gives me great pleasure to recommend the board of trustees accept a $1,200 donation to Cunningham, Wakefield, and Osborne two-way immersion academy for student backpacks and supplies from the Associated Students, Inc. and the Student Center at Stannis State. Thank you so much for supporting our students and our families. She's going to say a few words. >> Good evening. Um, thank you so much to all of you for honoring us for this evening and specifically for Principal Ellison for being our representative here tonight. My name is Megan Peravano. I am the student cent's engagement manager at Stannis Law State and this is my student Deleia Vid Doll. She's one of our students there at Stannis Law State.
033And I just want to um let everybody know this is a community effort. The Warriors Giving Back program is a community service program where our students, staff, and faculty on campus are the ones who come and donate these items for us to give to the local elementary schools. And um this this program was implemented over 10 years ago in 2014. And I have had the privilege to be able to oversee it for the last year. This program is really special because it does allow us to provide the needed um supplies for students when they start school at Cunningham, Wakefield, and Osborne. And it's been a privilege to also bring Titus to Cunningham last year during their drive-thru backpack drive. It was really awesome to see the students interact with Titus, give him high fives, take
034photos. Um, and since then, we have had many more requests to bring Titus to the school. So, we definitely look forward to doing that over this next school year. And we also have another initiative, the giving tree, which provides more gifts to the students over the holidays to 150 students. and we are able to have more schools participate in that. So we look forward to the partnership with Turlock Unified School District and our local elementary schools and we just thank you so much from ASI and SCAW State [Applause] by the TV. >> Yeah. Okay. All right. Okay. Ready? And one, two, three. It's a little bit [Applause] want to thank you for your fine contribution to our programs. That's great. Thank you. Next, uh, Miss Henderson. Good evening, President Silva, Superintendent Ladig, board members, and
035guests. Um, I am joined this evening by our former PTA president, as well as our current PTA president and some Julian Mustangs. And um our PTA has worked really hard over the last couple of years to bring a really fun recreation and PE um equipment to Julene called Gaga Ball. Uh when they brought this idea to me, I wasn't really sure what Gaga Ball was. I had to go on YouTube. Um and we had to use YouTube to teach students how to play it. But it is a really fun um safer um contained dodgeball and our students are loving it. The lines to play Gaga Ball are tremendous um to the point where we might need a second court. Um so it is recommended the board of trustees accept a donation from the Julian PTA
036valued at $3,4148 for a Gaga ball court. Do you want to take some take some pictures >> or some words? >> Surprise. We're just so thankful for the families um of our school and the community that help support us throughout the year um of all with in all of our fundraisers and activities so that we can provide things like this. And so that's really it's it's our families and the community that that allow this to happen. So and thank you for honoring us. >> That's great. [Applause] Did you get the statement first or >> while Marie's taking the picture, I just wanted to tell the board that I got to see this when I went to back to school night at Julene. There were kids playing. I'd never heard of it either, but it was
037obviously in high demand and everybody was really excited. >> I don't blame you, man. Me, too. Okay, look over here. Ready? One, two, three. One, two, three. [Applause] So, I would like to recommend the board of trustees accept the donations presented this evening. >> Could I have a motion? >> I'll move to accept the uh donations as recommended. >> I second that motion. >> Has been moved and seconded. >> All those in favor say I. >> I. >> Oppose. Nay. >> Board president votes I. Motion accepted and thank thanks again to everyone for their fin contributions to our program [Applause] for our presentation part of our agenda. Uh Mr. Abasi and Mrs. Konch. Good evening. My name is Shannon Kchack and I am a second grade teacher at Brown Elementary. When I was first offered
038the job 14 years ago, I immediately accepted and then Googled where Brown was. When I tell people where I work, most people ask, "Where is that?" My principal, Charerel Abasi, said his goal was to put Brown School on the map, that people would know us by name, who we are, and what we are about. I'm here to share some things about Brown to help put us on the map. Brown Elementary is committed to helping every child thrive, not just academically, but emotionally, socially, and physically. That's not just a statement. It's something we live every day. Our students face real challenges. 75% are socioeconomically disadvantaged. 30% are English learners, which includes refugees new to our country. And we support the highest number of students in special education among elementary schools in our district at 27% of
039our student population. But this is one of the things that I love about Brown, how we celebrate diversity. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds and have a wide range of needs. Many are mala man managing challenges that most adults would struggle with. And yet they arrive ready to engage to build relationships and to push themselves. At Brown, we strive to model empathy, respond with compassion and the belief that they are capable of great things. And we work hard to build a school culture where differences are valued and inclusion is the norm. We also work hard to build a sense of belonging and community. Our biggest event of the year is our fall carnival coming up this October. Our fall carnival is more than just games. It's a celebration of community. Our English
040learner academy provides extra language support along with a meal to our students new to our country. Literacy night and math night turn learning into something joyful and shared with families. And movie night gives us a chance to relax, connect, and remind us that school is more than academics. It's about relationships. These events bring families together, help students feel proud of their school, and remind us that learning is about connection as much as it is about learning, about content. Walter Brown Elementary is a place where students feel safe, supported, and proud of who they are. But don't just take my word for it. Here's a video that encapsul encapsulates who we are and what Bobcats love about Brown. >> Welcome to Brown Elementary, home of the Bobcats. >> Bobcats are respectful responsible. [Applause] >> I love
041that at Brown Elementary, we are inclusive and that we have a variety of students here that we get to work with every day. We get to celebrate >> the kids, the students, teachers, everybody's awesome here at the school. Uh, get along and and every day. So, keep going. >> I love working at Brown because the staff and the students are amazing. It is a very positive culture and it's like a family. So, it makes me feel right. I love our respectful Bobcats. I love their enthusiasm for learning and I love that they step up as leaders in the classroom and outside the classroom. >> And I love our Brown School culture. Every time we're walking the campus, there never hesitates to be a student that says hello, waves, or has some kind of positive interaction.
042>> I love working at Brown because it's such a positive school culture and the students and staff. >> Hey, Julie, tell me what you love about Brown Elementary. >> You know what? I have loved that everyone was so open and inviting to have a sociality that would be >> Brown's an amazing place to work because the students and the staff are kind. >> We love Brown Elementary. >> A staff member that I feel comfortable going to when I need something is probably Miss Al. and she would be the one that I look forward to go to the most because I feel like I could talk to her easily. A staff member I feel comfortable going to when I need something is Mrs. Watts because I have just started the year, but she already makes me
043feel so comfortable in her classroom and she's really nice when you need to. I want to go to Miss Williams because she is so helpful and he help with my homework and math. What do you love about Brown Elementary School? >> Um, I love um when I come here and I go and I do math and learning um with all the teacher support. >> Hey sweetie, tell me what you love about Brown Elementary School. >> I like that they give us a lot of support and we learn a lot and I love coming every day. [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] Uh the staff member that makes me feel welcome is personality. He's nice. She's funny. She helps me with my math and reading. >> Um my favorite staff at Brown is Mr. the boss because
044she's really nice and kind to all the all the students at Brown. >> Hi, my name is Skyler and the person who makes me feel welcome at Brown is probably Miss D because uh she's there always there to support me. The person that makes me welcome at Brown is Miss Karen. She's really nice when I say hi to her. She always makes me feel welcome. [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] Hey Bobcats, great catch, man. Hey, why don't you tell me what you love about Brown Elementary School? >> I love hang out with my friends and football. >> Awesome. Lesson, what do you love about Brown Elementary? >> I love my teacher stories. >> Very good. Denver, what do you like about school, man? >> I like that I can hang out with
045my friends and they support me. >> Awesome. Very good. Thank you, Bob. Enjoy. >> How full is your bucket? And we were brainstorming how to fill a bucket. So, let's review. So then tell me what >> smile. >> Okay. All of it. Yeah. What else? >> Do you have an example of a compliment? [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Welcome to Bren Elementary. [Applause] Great video. Um, thank you, Mr. Bosi. Thank you, Miss Contact. Great uh presentation. Um, Superintendent Ladic. Superintendent's report. >> Yeah, I'd like to echo your uh, com President Silva. After a day like today, my bucket's full. That was awesome. Very positive. A lot of positive energy here. Thank you for that. Well, I attended the first SULPA superintendent council's meeting last week. It was a very
046positive meeting as our new SUPA director, Laura Granger, shared her initiatives and goals for the first year. I am confident Miss Granger will lead our SEOA with the interests of all of our districts in mind. Our ED services uh convened its first monthly principal meeting and PD session since the last time they gathered in July. The primary focus was the ongoing exploration of the California standards for the teaching profession or the CSTPs with a particular emphasis on standard one engaging and supporting all students in learning. This standard emphasizes understanding uh an understanding of each student to foster an approach to learning that enhances participation, engagement, connection, and a sense of belonging. Marie and Seline held our first dropin hours for parents needing assistance with parent square and Aries Family Link. Approximately 15 parents stopped by
047for help troubleshooting problems with parent square, the Aries Family Link, and Stopfinder. Uh the two are planning to bring these help sessions to school sites before and after school. Thank you to Marie and Seline for actively engaging uh our parents as partners in their child's education. The finance office is working diligently to close the books for the 2425 school year. The unodit actuals will be brought to the board on September 16th. Additionally, auditors will be completing their final on-site visit the week of September 8th to gather remaining documentation for the 2425 audit. It is my pleasure to share uh this exciting news that Marie was honored by Legacy Health Endowment for a Jennifer Larson Healthcare Hero Award. CEO Jeffrey Lewis, did she go outside? No, she's back there hiding. CEO Jeffrey L Lewis shared and
048I quote, "You have been selected as Larsson a Larsson award winner because your work defines excellence. Your commitment to quality care, your endless work as a colleague and thought leader and as gifted and dedicated healthcare and as a dedicated health care professional. Most importantly, your commitment to changing the status quo in healthcare and mental health services mental health deserves both praise and recognition that is long overdue. Marie will be officially recognized at a an event in November. Congratulations, Marie. [Applause] That concludes my report. Thank you, Superintendent Latic. Um, staff reports, student reports. Um, which one? Okay. Miss Williams from Turnlock High School. Excuse me. >> Good evening, Superintendent Ladig, President Silva, and members of the board. Thank you for this opportunity to share the events and accomplishments happening at Turlock High School. We had our
049first spirit assembly of the year on Friday. The theme was Friday night lights, and students were encouraged to wear white or blue and gold. The assembly was jam-packed with performances by our dance students, cheer team, band, and color guard. We played new games and some old favorites. As the classes competed for class points, our leadership students debuted our 2526 welcome video shot and edited by sophomore Crystal Eerodondo. Check it out on our social media if you missed it. Our video arts class supplied a football preview video. We we recognized full sports and June, July, and August birthdays. Our new SRO, Officer Gomez, introduced himself and pumped up the crowd. We are lucky to have someone who is committed to our safety and school climate and culture on campus. Our link crew and leadership students have
050started hanging out in the library daily to provide outreach to students who might not have found their own place yet. We are focusing on creating an inclusive environment where nobody eats alone. We want to thank our librarian, Cindy, for not only being okay with the idea, but assisting in making the library a welcoming place for all. Club Rush will be happening this Thursday and Friday during lunch at the rally court. We will have over 30 clubs promoting all the ways to get involved. We feel we have something to offer for everyone. Our goal is to have 100% of our students connected to our campus outside of the classroom through an extracurricular or sport. This is our first step in making this happen. About 300 students took part in our tailgate party hosted by our leadership
051class on Friday. This event was free for students and also got them free admission into the game. Students were spirited, wellfed, and ready to head over to Battle of the Bone football game against Tracy. With a final score of 26 to 23, the Bulldogs football team has their first preseason win for the 2025 season under their belt. They will take on Central Fresno in a in an away game this Friday. This Friday, our leadership class will be hosting a live stream watch party of our varsity football game. Admission is free and this event is only for THS students. This is our very first time hosting an event like this and we are excited to see how it goes. Both the girls and boys water polo teams took part in different tournaments over the long weekend.
052The girls headed over to Hollister and won both of their two games, beginning their season on a great note. They play Loi tomorrow night at Lodi. Bulldogs cross country traveled to the Oakmont and Sierra Invitationals and came back with some impressive results. On the girls side, Ellison Williams got second place overall, setting the 4K school record at Oakmont and first in the sophomore race, setting the two-mile record at Sierra. As for the boys, Larsson Wymer set both the 4K and two mile school record at those same meets. Porter Petty, a freshman at Turlock High School, has been making his mark and set the freshman course record at Oakmont. Turlock boys currently ranked third in Santa County and the girls rank first. The first FFA meeting of the year took place last week. It was the
053annual Turlock FFA ice cream social. They had 487 members attend. A business students served members ice cream and provided long games for members to play. FFA would like to thank everyone who attended. Thank you. >> Thank you, Miss Williams. [Applause] Miss Marissa Emnezz from uh Pitman High School. >> Good evening, Superintendent Ladig, Board President Silva, and members of the board. I hope you all had an amazing 3-day weekend entering the month of September. Here's what's new at the Pride. Last Monday, Pitman at Pitman High School hosted college night and had an amazing turnout. The event was a success. Over 50 college staff and booths came out to help guide many students and parents through the different career paths and college routes that a student can take. There were even presentations in the cafeteria and library
054that centered around application process, financial aid, and deadlines for seniors applying to college. Thank you to our amazing staff, counselors, and career center support who without them this event would not be possible. On topic of college, last Monday was the first week of the CSU stand dual enrollment classes that are being offered every Monday and Wednesday during a period at Pitman High School. Pitman juniors and seniors started intro to physical geography with Dr. David M. Chambers, a professor from Merced College. Pitman FFA members went above above and beyond donating school supplies for their annual back to school supply drive. The Pitman FFA officers spent their afternoon on Friday dropping off these supplies to the local Turlock Gospel Mission where they were extremely grateful for the support. A staff member said they had not seen this
055level of support from the community in a while. Our marching our marching band here at the Pride started their preparation for the year with their annual band camp. Band students attended this event where they learned all of the different parade marches actions. This event also allowed for them to review halftime songs and marches to play during football season. The Pride Marches. The Pride Band March, sorry. The Pride marching band played Crazy Train by Aussie Osborne. And this upcoming Friday, they are set to play Take Me Home, Crunchy Roads by John Denver. Along with this, they are working on learning the Slavic farewell and fan fair that they will be playing at the 19th annual band review on September 27th. Pitman fall sports are in full swing as we enter into September. Girls volleyball is off
056to a great start and host two contests this week. Football is 2 and 0 on the young season, including an exciting 42 to 41 win last week against Consumnus Oaks. Mason Hwick scored a touchdown with a little over a minute left and followed that with a two-point conversion to give the Pride a win. The football team hosted undefeated The Team hosts undefeated Houston Friday night at Joe Duba Stadium. Water polo and girls golf began their competition this week with home events. Girls flag football and girls tennis are both one to one on their young season and both begin league last week. Cross country had a first successful event last Friday at the screaming Scott showdown in series. Returning state qualifier Avery Carlson will undoubtedly lead this team again this season as they look to win
057multiple events this year. Coming this Friday, Pitman will be having Club Rush during home room block period to showcase all of the amazing clubs at our campus that we have to offer, giving an amazing opportunity for students to get involved around campus and connect with their community. Pride's green team and I will be beginning monthly PIMAN leadership meetings in September after club rush, the secondary Tuesday of each month. We will meet in the We will meet with club leaders to open communication about events happening on campus to get inclusivity between clubs and ASB during lunch activities and even events like homecoming and rallies. This concludes my student report of the night. Thank you and roll pride. Thank you, Marissa. Very good. Uh announcements. Uh Tuesday, September 16th is our next uh board meeting. And uh
058next is the period for public comment. This public comment time is reserved for individuals who may wish to address the governing board regarding a matter that is not on the agenda. If you wish to address the board about an item that is on the agenda, please do so when that agenda item is called. The board respects the rights of all community members to praise, criticize, or otherwise discuss matters related to the district's business. However, we kindly ask the individuals that individuals speak in a respectful and professional manner to avoid disruption and to ensure the orderly conduct of the meeting in a manner that is consistent with the district's welcoming and professional culture. Complaints against specific district employees should be resolved through the district's personnel complaint procedure. The right to address the board does not exempt
059the speaker from any potential liability for defamation. Public comment will be limited to a maximum of three minutes per person, a limit of approximately 450 words with a total of 30 minutes designated for this portion of the agenda. Is there anyone that would like to address the board? >> Good evening board. Uh my name is Kelly Vilovos. I am a board member for the National Education Association. I'm a council delegate on the state level for the California Teachers Association. I'm the chair of our Turlock Teachers Association equity team, but I think my most proud title is the newcomer ELD teacher here in Turlock Unified. Um, and I've spent most of my 31 years here in this district. I'm here tonight to um, by the way, I I am I do attend this board meeting, every
060um, every board meeting but from the luxury of my home. And I appreciate that you do have that option. Um, but I am here because of some comments that I heard at the last board meeting um, and actually one prior to that, I believe. Um, I was shocked and appalled to hear that Trusty Shield state that among other things, girls are being run out of sports because young boys get to choose to participate in young girls sports. This anti-transgender rhetoric is inflammatory and it's just plain false. This comment clearly shows an agenda that is not found in any research or data. It's also extremely disappointing that a public school trustee is suggesting exclusionary practices. This claim seems to conflate the concept of gender identity, a personal understanding of one's gender, with participation in sports. The
061vast majority of people who identify as transgender or non-binary are not seeking to replace girls in sports, but rather are advocating for fair and inclusive participation in sports that reflects their identity. Research and data do not show widespread trend where transgender athletes are displacing cisgender girls in sports. In fact, studies on transgender athletes in sports, such as the NCAA's policy on transgender participation, show that while some sports may have concerns about physical advantage in the specific context, most sports have frameworks that allow for fair competition, such as hormone-based regulations. And when we're looking at the numbers at the collegiic level, for example, out of 510 athletes competing, fewer than 10 are transgender. Statistically, this is a non-issue. At our back to school opening, Superintendent Gladic spoke of how TUSD should be focused on inclusion. And
062in fact, I can't I stopped counting how many times I heard inclusivity in reports given um this evening and inclusion. To me, that meant that inclusion of would be for all of our students, not just a select few. An argument based on exclusion of transgender individuals from sports contradicts the principles of inclusivity, equality, and fairness that many sports organizations strive for. Discriminating against transgender athletes creates an environment where certain individuals are told they do not belong, which harms the overall integrity of sports community. Effort should be made to create an inclusive environment where all athletes, regardless of their gender identity, can compete fairly and feel valued. Instead of framing the issue as a competition between boys choosing their gender, this conversation should be about creating equal opportunities and fair treatment for all athletes. This includes
063ensuring that girls sports receive equal funding, media attention, and support, as well as providing a framework that allows transgender athletes to participate in a way that is fair to all involved. It is my hope that trustee Shields can reflect on this statement and find a way to provide more inclusionary opportunities for our students in TUSD. It is also my hope that our district continues to focus on equity and inclusionary practices for all students. Thank you. [Applause] Is there anyone else who would like to address the board? Hello um President Silva, superintendent ladic board members. My name is Cvelli and Cecil. I am a teacher here at Turlock Unified School District and I am here also because I was taken aback by the comments uh at the last board meeting from Mr. Shields in particular something
064to the effect that boys choose to become transgender and then not girls off sports teams. I think it's more complex than that, isn't it? I think s transgender people suffer psychologically at an impact that few of us can understand. And I am requesting as you move forward in making decisions on this topic that you look through it at this topic through the lens of inclusivity of course fairness and equity. And last, to any transgender person within the sound of my voice, I want you to know you are supported. You are not alone. There are people that thrive in bringing you up when you're being put down. And you matter. Thank you. [Applause] >> Is there anyone else who would like to address the board? Good evening, uh, Superintendent Lady, the board. Uh, my name is
065Ernesto Moreno. I'm taking off my teacher hat, taking off my union hat. I'm here as a parent. I'm here to speak on the comments Mr. Shields made at the August 18th board meeting. He said that the state of California continues to allow our young girls to be kicked out of sports and in California it's okay to discriminate against young girls if you're choosing your gender identity. Quote unquote. He also said that it's affecting our young girls of our district. This is factually wrong. The number of trans youth participating in public school sports in California is estimated at fewer than 10. We have over 5.8 million public school students here in California. Doing the simple math, that's 0.000017%. Which is one in every 1.16 million students. Let's say for argument sake that the number is closer
066to 100. That's 0.0017%. Let's jump to a thousand trans youth. 017%. less than 200ths of a percent. And we're talking about trans youth. Trans girls and girls sports are extremely rare. Trans girls are not taking over girls sports. And the young girls of our district are not being affected. There's absolutely no evidence of this. What your comments in fact do is cause real harm. They do affect trans youth who attend TUSD schools. It's discriminatory. Full stop. I won't even get into the high percentage of suicidality of trans youth at this age. Your comments also tell the LGBTQ students, including my own daughter, who attends a TUSD school, that they are not welcome, and you're wrong. They're welcome here at TUSD. You pretend to champion girls rights, but really it's just another backdoor way of trying
067to erase the LGBTQ community, specifically transgender students. Mr. Shields also mentioned that he's going to quote unquote continue to advocate that we prevent this from happening here in this district. That goes against California Ed Code, Article 3, Section 220, in case you didn't know. This board needs to follow California law to not discriminate. It will open up the district to lawsuits that can cause hundreds, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars or more. I hope, Mr. Shields, that you realize your mistakes and apologize to our LGBTQ students and community. And I hope that the board does the right thing and votes according to the data and facts and not vote based on misinformed, regurgitated, extreme, right-wing culture war tropes. Thank you. [Applause] Is there anyone else would like to address the board? If not, we'll
068move on to the consent calendar. Are there any questions about the consent calendar from the board? Miss Ramirez, >> I don't necessarily have a question. I just did want to make a comment as I look at the consent calendar. just the um partners in education that we have with the community and the TUSD family is just really phenomenal. I mean, you know, we partner with businesses and nonprofit organizations, the Salvation Army, First Lady Permanente, uh for CNA, um and Red Cross, just to name a few. I I think that's just amazing that we have those partnerships with um with the community and the parents that just do so much more beyond and that's so reflective of everything and we don't always get to hear that in the public sector and so that's I mean in
069the public so I just wanted to kind of showc showcase that that we really strive to build um those partnerships and whenever there's any um concerns or issues that are brought to um the district really does um their due diligence to to address them. So, thank you. I just wanted to make that comment. >> Are there any other questions concerning the consent calendar from the board? Are there any comments from the public? If not, could I have a motion to accept the consent calendar? >> Move to accept the consent calendar as presented. I second. >> Has been properly moved and seconded. This is a roll call vote. Miss Carlson, >> hi. >> Miss Jackson, >> hi. >> Miss Amy, >> hi. >> Miss Martinez, >> I. >> Miss Ramirez, >> I. >> Mr. Shields, >>
070I. >> And the board president votes I. Motion carries to accept the consent calendar. Next on on the agenda is educational services item 27. Mr. Erica, you're on board. >> All right. Can I have my student representative speaking tonight? Come on up here. And we've got some seats for you. All [Applause] right, my two speakers right here. >> Mr. Aka, before you start, I need to apologize because the last time we had a presentation by FFA, >> I had my FFA jackets here. >> Oh, that's right. >> And I neglected to bring them. And some of them come pretty close to fitting. Not real good, though. Pretty close. Anyway, we have something in common. >> All right. Uh, good evening, Board President Silva. Again, uh, members of the board, Superintendent Ladic, cabinet members in the
071G and guests, uh, seated here and watching online. Before I turn it over to our students, I just want to say we're very proud of our FFA programs. They're amazing, long-standing traditions. uh they are exemplary of all CTE programs uh that we have uh in our programs and just across the state as you know Mr. Silva, I do want to make sure um as we're recognizing the St. Louis County Fair results and all that work that went into that all year round over multiple years, uh our adviserss that are in the back are just truly amazing educators. Uh they just give so much time to these students, their programs pour their heart out. So, I do want to make sure we recognize them as well. And I'd like to give them a little round of
072applause first before we turn it over to other students. We're going to start with uh Turlock tonight. I've got two amazing leaders here the program that are going to speak and then we'll let Pitman round it out for us. Go ahead. >> Um good evening and thank you for having us. We are the 2025 Turlock FFA fall chapter officer team. I would now like to recognize our chapter officers. We have Diego Pagarero, our chapter sentinel. We have Maya Barnwwell, our chapter reporter. Landon Kripe, the chapter treasurer. Uh Isabella Andrade, our chapter secretary. My name is Olivia Barleta. I am the chapter vice president. And besides me is Liliana Cabales, our chapter president. I would like to recognize our agricultural adviserss who are here tonight. We have Mr. Cardardoso, Miss Castillo, and Miss Federino, and Mr.
073Parson, and Miss Nes. And I would also like to recognize Mr. Shores who couldn't be with here tonight. Tonight we are going to share with the board our fair accomplishments. We are extremely proud of our chapter, our campus, and our community. We would also like to thank the board for these opportunities. Without your support, none of which could be possible. Last year's goals were winning the Thurman award, membership growth, and community engagement. All of these goals were reached this year. [Applause] Project timelines. Project timelines vary between projects. The variety of small animal projects consists of rabbits, chickens, and turkeys. Turkeys are typically purchased in February. Our meat, rabbits, and chickens are purchased approximately 30 days prior to the fair. We also have a v wide variety of large market animals, including market goats, market lambs,
074swine, and beef. Showing large animals takes a lot of time and commitment that is essential to the success at fair. The time and energy that you put you into your animal is exactly what you will get out of it in the end. The commitment starts when you first get your animal. Goats, sheep, and swine are purchased in early spring. Replacement heers in early January and beef cattle in mid-occtober. Once animals are received, they are fed twice daily, worked and exercised. Each large market animal has its own timeline and each of our members are given the opportunity to have success in showing. After market animals are shown at the fair, they are auctioned off and the students receive their checks in the mail a few weeks later. All breeding projects can be year round. However, members
075must be able to show ownership 30 days prior to the fair. Breeding projects specifically means that these members show these animals with the intention of breeding and reproduction rather than market or resale. The project timeline for a mechanics, however, varies from project to project. The planning process of a mechanics projects typically start in September through November, which consists of making the blueprints and gathering the required materials. The fabrication process begins in November all the way until July. Students spend countless hours in the shop to ensure their projects have the best possible chance of success of success. Uh, Turlock FFA had numerous a mechanics project entered into the Stannis County Fair this year. We had two tractor restorations including an Ali's Chalmer's exhibited by Caleb Wilson where he earned the overall outstanding exhibit as well as
076the Stannis County outstanding a mechanics exhibitor. We also had a scraper, a pickle ball net, an engine block table, a wood swing, planter boxes, and many other small projects made by our ths a welding and engineering wood shop students. Tro FFA horiculture consists of ornamental horiculture and a horiculture, which consists of plants as well as cut flowers and vegetables. Students determine what varieties of flowers and vegetables will be in season during fair time. Then take that knowledge to enter plant them at home or in garden beds at school and proceed to harvest them and then exhibit them at the fair. This year 36 horiculture students had the opportunity to exhibit horiculture projects. 16 students exhibited and built a landscape at the fair which they were given a theme and had to utilize different plants and
077props to execute it. We thank our community partner California Landscape Supply for allowing us to borrow plants to create our landscape. This year, Troll FFA had two landscape plots, a 10x10 with the theme story book placing first and a 10 x 20 with a theme backyard barbecue also placing first and even earning best of show. We had three outstanding exhibitors this year in the following areas. Olivia Barleta, outstanding ornamental horiculture exhibit. Liliana Corbalis, outstanding ornamental horiculture exhibitor. and Diego Pigarro, outstanding a horiculture exhibit and exhibitor. This year we had 122 members participating in the livestock area with two members participating in master showmanship. We would like to highlight some of their accomplishments from this year. Logan Hman was our FFA swine reserve champion AOB. Genevie Gilleti was first place in FFA true novice meat goat
078showmanship. The meat goat group received third place in FFA chapter group. Paige Schmidt received supreme grand champion market steer. Landon Kripe was the overall outstanding beef cattle exhibitor was first place in FFA advanced beef showmanship and had the champion female. The market beef group received first place in chapter group. Khloe Chapman was the FFA reserve champion registered holing heer reserve supreme champion registered holing heer and best group of three holing heers. Lauren Olivera was the FFA grand champion grade holing heer. Holly Blout was the FFA reserve grand champion holing heer. Jack Souza was the FFA reserve champion registered holing bull, reserve supreme champion registered holing bull and first place jersey best group of three heers. The great dairy group received first in chapter group and our registered dairy group was second in chapter group. Hi
079Blout was the overall outstanding dairy cattle exhibitor. Betsy Ty won the western champion title in equin and Avery Bettincourt was the overall outstanding horse exhibitor and the all-around English division champion. This year at the Stannis County Fair, Tro FFA overall had 248 students exhibit projects as a whole. To break it down, 36 students exhibited horiculture projects including plants, flowers, and vegetables. 90 students were a mechanic students entering their projects made inside and outside of the classroom. And finally, our livestock exhibitors with a whopping 122 members showing large animals, small animals, dairy cattle, and breeding projects. Tro FFA is proud to have a membership with such diverse interests and dedicated students. Our members work extremely hard year round to represent TRO FFA at the Santaas County Fair every year. The Thurman Award is the overall chapter
080sweep stakes and was created by Assemblyman John E. Thurman to recognize the most complete 4H and FFA program in the county. It's something that all chapters strive for, showing that we put the utmost effort to push our members to be the best that they can possibly be. This year, we were fortunate enough to bring the prestigious Thurman award back to our campus. Two of our members were entered in the master showmanship contest. In order to participate, you have to win advanced showmanship in your respective species. Lantern crepe represented our beef show team and placed sixth overall. Haley Styles represented our dairy show team and placed fifth overall in the contest. Our horse show team won the clean barn award. Although they are a small group, they still put in the work and effort making sure
081their barn and tack areas were clean and organized. We would also like to recognize our ornamental horiculture team as they proudly won the overall sweep stakes award, an achievement that has marked Turlock FFA's excellence for many years. Our first goal for next year is to increase our membership growth. We could do this by better advocating what our program has to offer for our members and all of and all of the resources that we have for them to achieve success. Our second goal is to win the Thurman award for the third year in a row. This ties into increasing the growth of our membership. Enlarging our membership would increase the amount of students we have exhibiting at the fair as well as the amount of entries that we would have to better our chances of winning
082the Thurman award. Our final goal is our showmanship. We plan to execute this goal by helping our members learn valuable showmanship skills by providing them with outside sources such as industry professionals. This would allow students to gain outside knowledge on showmanship techniques besides what our adviserss already know to give them an advantage in the ring at the fair. We work we will work our hardest this year to achieve these goals and we hope to achieve them. Thank you for the support that the administration, staff, and TUSD school board has showed us. And thank you for allowing us to share some of our accomplishments from the 2025 Stannis County Fair. [Applause] Thank you. Great report. Are there any questions from the board? It's >> a lot of winning. >> Any comments from the public? again. Thank
083you very much and keep up the fine work. Doing great. [Applause] Go back. Go back. We're only halfway done. >> Yeah. Now, I'll invite our Pitman representatives up here to share all the great things they do as well. Cool. >> Good evening, Superintendent Latic, Board President Silva, and members of the board. Pitman FFA's program would like to take a moment to thank all of you for your contributions to our organization and helping members within our community. We would also like to thank everyone at the TOSD farm and Miss Hock who has offered our members giving them opportunities to accomplish great things within agriculture, livestock projects, internships, and volunteer opportunities. Our organization would not be where it is today without the help of the contributions of people like you. We would like to start off by
084highlighting some of the amazing success Pitman FFA had at the Santa Los County Fair. These students worked tirelessly ensuring the well-being of their animals, sending out buyer letters, practicing showmanship, and even managing early mornings and late nights while balancing school. >> This year at the TUSD at the TUSD farm, we had numerous members participating in the small animal show. Our members put multiple hours preparing and implementing efficient skill sets for their competition. Some of some of the members we would like to acknowledge for their excellent work in this competition are Alexi Pledo who placed fourth in novice rabbit showmanship. Avery Brazil who placed third in novice rabbit showmanship. Isabella Chapa who plays first in novice rabbit showmanship. Ali Vicaroy who plays first in advanced rabbit showmanship. And for turkeys, Derek Joha who plays third in
085novice turkey showmanship. Elijah Rhodess who placed third in advance advanced turkey showmanship and Hayden Koig who placed reserve champion market turkey novice turkey showmanship champion advanced turkey showmanship champion and first overall advanced turkey showmanship champion. Thank you. Thank you to Miss Newton for putting on this incredible show. We had one incredible member we would like to to highlight for showing her dog at this year's county fair. She did an excellent job with preparation and exhibiting her dog. This member is Megan Ellis, who placed second in obedience and first in in showmanship. >> Wow. >> For rabbits, we had four outstanding members participate in showing rabbits this year. These members put a lot of time, effort, and work into their projects. With this said, two of our rabbits were breeding projects. They were held all throughout
086the year and with about 100 hours with in their AET. >> Wow. The other two place were were markets and they were they were showed market rabbits which they got in May and put in roughly around 50 hours. These members were who showed who showed are Isabella Chapa, Avery Brazil, Alexi Pledo who placed second overall novice showman and Ali Vicaroy who placed third overall in advanced showman. We would like to congratulate these members for all their hard work, resilience, determination and overall having a a good year in showing their rabbits. For goats, we have three members raise and show goats at the at the fair this year. These members put in a lot of work over the course of five months to make a profit off their commitment at the conclusion of the of the
087county fair. These members were Addison Kger, who placed second in her market class, and Ashley Ruvok, who placed eighth in her market class. We are proud of these members and hope they continue to show next year. For sheep, we had many members raise sheep this year at the county fair, putting in multiple hours into these projects, as well as investment from ranging from $800 to $1,000. Some highlights from our sheep showman were Tori White who placed first in market, Briana Garcia who placed fourth in market, Leilani Ramirez placing first overall novice showman, Na Russo placing third overall advanced showman, Tory White placing sixth overall in advanced showman, and Brianna Garcia placing sixth seventh overall advanced showman. We have three members, Addie Kger, Tory Wright, and Nao Russo, who who competed in the team fitting contest
088where they placed first overall in in office. Moving on to swine. It takes about four to five months to raise and prepare a pig for the market. Students typically get their projects in March and spend two to three hours daily caring for them up until July. Raising a market hog can cost anywhere from$1 to $2,000 total. Raising a market swine teaches students important skills of recordkeeping, time management, and financial responsibility. When it comes to the fair, preparing to show an animal is very difficult as there is a lot of interest in showing swine. With that, placing in the market or showmanship classes is a great achievement for Pitman FFA. Some of the best placements were Jose Martinez third in market, Kylie Deckard, third in market, Alex Yennes, third in market class, Joseph SA second in
089market class, Sebastian Bera, second in market class, and Hayden Koig first in the market class and champion AOB market hog. Showing a market hog is difficult on its own, but doing a breeding project brings it to another level of difficulty. We have one member from Pitman FFA, Hayden Koik, who decided to take her market swine project to the next level. This year, she will be breeding her pig at the TUSD farm and selling the piglets to students to show next year. Up next, we have beef. Beef roughly takes about 8 to nine months, which means you would get your steer in October and raise them until the end of July. It is typical to spend about 2 to three hours on this project every day. The average amount of money spent on your cow or
090steer can be anywhere from $3 to $8,000. With a with raising a beef project, our members have been able to understand the importance of responsibility and time management. Like beef, dairy takes time to raise. This project takes six to seven months. With this project, you would typically spend about 1 to two hours daily feeding and training. Congratulations to Hannah Leaf 40 for placing first registered heer and fourth overall advanced showmanship and Jazelle who Alvarez who placed second and third class registered heer and ninth overall in novice showmanship. While for Derry, congratulations to Alexandria Pereira for placing first in intermediate showmanship and Lucas Estasio for placing third in intermediate showmanship. As we all know, we lost a family that meant so much to our chapter, the Loreno family. We lost Jennifer, Daniel, Matthew, and Meline, who
091was an active and beloved member in our chapter. Maddie had a kind heart and was always involved in many events within Pitman FFA. She made everyone feel welcomed and her family support was a huge asset to our chapter and will always be remembered by the impact they all made. In honor of the Roreno family, one of our recently graduated members, a close friend, family friend Chris Camish, designed and welded a co custom bench as a contribute. This bench is more than just a place to sit. It's a long lasting symbol of love, kindness, community, and dedication the Lorenos shared with us. May it serve as a reminder of their legacy and the importance of cherishing our time together. Now I will be sharing a little bit about our a mechanics and welding projects. Our chapter
092worked with these projects for around six months in our welding classes. Each one taking a different amount of time and skill. One highlight was the swamp dice built by Joseph SA which won first place. Another was the tractor pencil holder built by Carter Paleo which also placed first. There were also other projects like the rocket stove majority of which placed first place. These projects not only show creativity, but also the practical skills the members learned in welding and mechanics. We're so proud of the hard work that each member put into their project, and we're excited to keep building and competing in the future. Finally, this year, Pitman FFA was proud to have Ariana and Jula Contras take part in the vegetable project at the county fair. They invested between 20 to $60 in their crops,
093purchasing seeds and supplies while utilizing the planters and water provided at the TUSD farm. Through this project, they showed responsibility, perseverance, and a strong time management as they cared for their garden from planting all the way to harvest. They decided they dedicated help. They dedicated help. Pitman FFA served several top honors at the fair, including multiple first first through third place ribbons at the vegetable division. And thank you so much. Those are all the accomplishments Pitman FFA had at the 2025 Santa County Fair. great report and you all are to be commended for your hard work and particip uh listen to your egg teachers. >> Thank you. >> Thanks again. Great report. >> Do we have any questions from the board? >> Oh yeah. Let's let's find out who's who. >> Yeah. Oh, okay. So,
094let me introduce you guys. So, first off, uh we have our student adviser, Natalie Madows. Then we have our chapter historian, Carter Brandon. Then we have our Sentinel, Hayden Koig. Our reporter, Victoria Himenez. No, wait, Victoria. Sorry. Our treasurer Yosg Toledo. Secretary Bana Olsen. Vice President Second Joseph SA Kiara Velasquez your vice president and finally our student board rep and president Marissa Himenez and that is our officer team for the school year. >> Are there any question other questions from the board? >> I'd also like to sorry I'd also like to thank our adviserss for being here today and helping us prepare for this slideshow. Miss Sales and Miss Douglas in the back and yeah >> good good for you. Any other questions from the board? Any comments? Excuse me. >> Any comments from the
095public? >> Okay. >> Yes. Good evening, board. Yes, I was one of them parents that was uh part of the FFA program and at Pitman and it looks like they they need more sponsors. These kids need more sponsors when they're going out and they're doing these animals. If you guys have any friends or somebody that you could recommend to go out there and maybe just, you know, sponsor one of these kids and and go ahead and put into their projects because all their projects is is coming out of their pocket or or whatever. I mean, uh, $1,000 I was a little short for my swine. you know, my pig when I had it out there came got to the later months and you got to get like six bags that month and it's it's like,
096you know, I mean, even sponsors for food if you had or even add-ons, they have add-ons that you can you can do at the fair. So, it's like if we get that advertisement out during the fair and or before the fair. I know the the young lady, she mentioned about writing, how they how they go ahead and write to people for for different uh uh places out there, but it's like if we would just get more sponsors for them so they wouldn't take such a loss when it comes down to giving up their animal or stuff like that. And plus, we need somebody over there to to kind of like uh settle things down when these uh these these kids sell their animals because that's the most dreadful time that they they have in their
097life is losing their animals and and what you call it. So, I believe there should be more more of a kind of like somebody there to to be there to comfort them and and and take care of them or through the through this little hard time that they come up because so many times I seen that at at the end there there was a lot of kids and a lot of disappointment. So, it's like yes, if there be more sponsorship for the animals, more add-ons or or stuff like that, people we know, you know, we could recommend to them that they They get that. So that's all I like that on. Thank you, >> Mr. Monkey. I wholeheartedly agree. That's great. We need to support these young people. >> Yes. >> Thank you for your
098words. >> Thank you. >> Any other comments from the public? >> Again, I want to commend both programs for the fine work that they're doing. [Applause] Next on the agenda is an information item, item 28. Uh, Miss Freeman. Thank you. Good evening, President Silva, Board of Trustees, Superintendent Latig, Cabinet, and Student Representatives. Tonight, I present to you resolution number 7, 2025 2022, which is a statement of assurance for fiscal year 2025 2026. This resolution is to confirm that each student has sufficient textbooks or instructional materials in required subjects. The resolution addresses sufficiency in mathematics, science, history, and social sciences, the English language arts, including the English language development component of our adopted program. It also addresses that students in world language and health courses have access to standards aligned material and high school students in
099laboratory science classes have the necessary laboratory equipment. Each site administrator has verified that they have sufficient textbooks and or instructional materials as previously stated. >> Thank you. At this time, uh declare a public hearing to discuss the availability of TK to 12 student textbooks and instructional materials for the fiscal year 2025 2026. Is there any comments uh from the public? Okay, I now declare this public hearing closed. Next is Miss Raymond again. Action item um let's see item 29. >> Thank you. Um, it is recommended that the board of trustees adopt resolution number 7, 2025 2026, statement of assurance for fiscal year 2025 2026 TK through 12 student textbooks and instructional materials realignment program as presented. >> Can I can I have a let's see are there any questions from the board? >> Just a
100just a quick question. So for science is that um also for the high school level, right? >> Yes, absolutely. It's the laboratory materials that they have. >> Laboratory materials. Okay. Thank you. >> Any other questions from the board? >> Any comments from the public? If not, could I have a motion? >> Move to accept the um resolution as presented. I second that motion. >> It is properly moved and seconded. Uh first of all, we have a uh preferential vote from the student reps. >> I I >> And I believe this is a roll call vote. Miss Carlson, >> I >> Miss Jackson, >> I >> Miss Amy, >> I. >> Miss Martinez, >> I >> Miss Ramirez, >> I. >> Mr. Shields, >> I >> and board president votes I. Thank you. to uh Miss
101Framan. Next under uh business services. Oops, I goofed. One more. Item, see this is item uh 30. >> I'll learn my numbers yet. >> Miss, >> I'll stay in this department instead of business services. Mr. Silva, thank you. Um, tonight I'm pleased to be able to present about Propos, excuse me, Proposition 28, the arts and music in schools. Normally this item would just go on the consent calendar. However, we felt it was really important to share the enriching opportunities that we have going on um with the use of this Prop 28 funding. And when you see the pictures of the kids, it's going to make it all worth it. Thank you. On November 8th, 2022, California voters approved Proposition 28, the Arts and Music and Schools AMS funding, uh, guaranteed an accountability act. The measure
102required the state to establish a new ongoing program supporting arts instruction in schools beginning in the 2023 2024 school year. Each year we must report a description of the programs funded through Prop 28, the number of certificated and classified FTEEs, the number of FTE teaching aids, we call them usually music assistants, the number of students served with the AMS funds, and a URL where the PDF will be posted on the district website once it's approved by the board. We do this for all T USA schools, and then we have a separate reporting form for E Academy that looks very similar to this. Um, both reports are are attached in the backup documentation. So, for a little history, in 2023 2024, Prop 28 funds were used at Pitman High School and Turlock High School to hire
103eight part-time music assistants to support students in band, color guard, drum line, and related competitions and activities. During the 2023 2024 school year, we served 215 students with Prop 28 funding. So, moving on to last school year, the 2425 school year. I'm really excited to report that we expanded learning opportunities for our students and not just at the high school level, but also to the elementary and junior high level, middle school. Pitman and Turlock built upon the previous year's work and added advanced photojournalism, media arts, vocal coaching, a choreographer, theater, technology, set, and design. These positions supported students throughout the regular school day after school and then on weekends as well or through weekend competitions. Looking at the pictures, the top left um is Turlock High School choreography. This person actually held workshops over the
104summer. So students didn't just get serviced during the regular school year. Um but their teacher reported out to me that they were serviced over the summer as well. So I thought that was a great opportunity to keep kids busy and give them exciting things to do during the summer. Um in the top right that is the mariachi from Pitman High School. They were able to buy traes which are the attire for um like a mariachi. I had I had to learn the the name of it because I kept calling them their costumes and they're not costumes. They're they're attire. Um and they took oh my goodness months to get in. But when they got in they looked so sharp and they were very proud to wear their thighs. Um th also hired someone for set
105design. And so you can look at the bottom left corner of the students. They're just building and designing more intricate sets that um is not a brick that they're painting and and polishing up. They actually designed that brick wall. And so um they're learning how to do a lot of things that are outside kind of the regular norm that they would be doing for um for different set design. And then at Pitman High School, the bottom right, that is also set design. Um if you guys went to that production, one of their sets, the bridge moved in circles and kind of rotated around. Um the beams looked like actual metal beams or steel beams. They weren't. They were just made out of wood. Um but they the way they painted them and designed them. Um
106this design and then also the show actually earned them the Rita Mareno Awards in San Jose, which is a very prestigious award for students to be able to attend. And so um I think that's one way that really Prop 28 has opened extra doors. We've already have a great arts program in our district, but it just enhanced it. Thank you. At the elementary level, we've now provided opportunities for eight out of our nine elementary schools for art. They hired an art teacher and they have art lessons throughout the day. Um and Croll Elementary School hired a cert certificated um dance instructor. And in speaking with the new principal, Miss Mareno at Croll, she is super excited to continue providing this and she said that she's trying to get all of those students to perform at
107Festival in the Green on the outdoor stage this next year. So, I think she might perform with them as well is what I heard. Is that right, Miss Marino? >> Um, at the top left, this is the art teacher actually at Osborne. She entered their art pieces into the county art show. Um, you have a self-portrait on the right, which if you can kind of zoom in and see that a little bit, the student is wearing the same outfit, the same shirt that he he drew on himself or drew about himself. The bottom picture is also a student in the art program. The bottom right is the dance um at Croll Elementary. Then at Roselon High School, they used their funding to support a computer science coding class. So above they built and coded their
108projects to light up, to move, um, and just kind of designed them and created what they were going to do. And so just a really outstanding opportunity that engaged the students tremendously. Treylock Junior High hired a guitar and video production teacher and then they also developed a mariachi club where students performed in various concerts. And then Duterra Middle School created a mariachi band and hired a part-time instructor. That bottom right picture is um an art show that they actually had on site at Dutra last year. And E Academy um when they kind of took a poll of their students and families, they they really wanted an art teacher, an in-person art class. A lot of their learning is online and so they hired an art teacher who provided instruction two days a week for two
109hours in the afternoon. Um, all kids were provided this opportunity to engage in the art lesson if they wanted to. So, the top left you can see is a picture that a student actually drew and the bottom pictures are students working with the art teacher that's kind of cut out of the bottom picture, but um, she's there working with the students. This last slide really, it's kind of exciting to look at this because it's going to show the numbers of students we served the first year we implemented this at just the high schools and then compared to now. Um there was a tremendous increase in the number of students served through Prop 28. As I said earlier, it was 215 students in 2324 all the way up to 2425. Almost 8,000 students were served across
110our district. Um so we're just very fortunate in our district. We already have a strong performing arts, visual and performing arts um program, but this really opened up the opportunity for a lot of our elementary students and then enriched the opportunity for the students that are at the secondary level. Any questions, >> Miss Jackson? >> I do. Um I'm I know this money can't probably go to pay for um instruments, but I know we have a large um supply of them, but I'm wondering how our inventory is doing or it's something that we need to think about of replacement eventually because I'm not exactly sure how long those last. >> Absolutely. And we do have other um funding that we do utilize for instruments. they have the music teachers are kind of on a rotation
111of who um basically of which instruments we're buying for that year whether it's orchestra string instruments and stuff like that >> I just I'm so grateful this is this is such exciting information and I just feel so grateful to the voters for passing this proposition. It was on the um ballot the same time as I was running for school board. So when I was campaigning, yes, on Prop 28 was campaigning at the same time as me and I was so grateful that it passed and I just love seeing how it's rolling out very with a lot of integrity, right, and just care with how we're how we're implementing it. So, thank you for the report. >> Yeah, absolutely. >> Um I also am extreme I also am extremely grateful. Um, what I really appreciate about
112the arts, it's not only is it good to have in our, you know, in our district, in our community, but there is scientific proof that the music and arts is connected to help relieve stress stress, to improve comprehension. >> Um, and so I just really appreciate that our district realizes that it's not just the arts, but it really helps with e even student achievement. Absolutely. >> So, I really appreciate that. Um the district is well aware of that. >> Absolutely. Thank you. >> Is this an action item? >> Oh, excuse me. I'm sorry. >> That's okay. Good evening, members of the board. Um I'm really pleased of uh hearing about this. Um, as a student from Sonteo County, South San Francisco, I from elementary to high school playing the flute and uh marching in the
113band and everything and to hear what Turlock Unified School District is doing. It just has me choked up. This is like an a late birthday present from the from the district. Yesterday was my birthday and I am just like tickled pink. I'm like really touched. You guys are doing amazing and it really has me very pleased. It's it's a blessing to be a mom and a grandma, but to know that I'm a member of this community and it's very very very awesome. A thousand kudos to Turlock Unified School District. Thank you. >> Happy birthday. >> Any other comments from the public? Okay, this is an action item. If I can have a motion. >> I move to uh accept this annual report. >> A second. >> It's been moved and seconded to accept this report.
114Student preferential vote. >> I I >> This is a roll call vote. Miss Carlson. >> Hi. >> Miss Jackson. >> Hi. >> Miss Amy. >> I. >> Mr. Miss Martinez. >> I. >> Miss Ramirez. >> Hi. >> Mr. Shields >> I and board president votes I. Motion carries. Uh next item is item 31. Mr. Tetti, this is your uh grand debut, huh? Thank you. >> Good evening, board president Silva, board members, superintendent latic, executive cabinet. I am here to report the final project of and notice of completion for the fire alarm replacement at Dennis Earl Elementary School. At the board meeting held on February 18th, 2025, the board of trustees authorized administration to enter into a contract with Bachman and Woody in the amount of $428,479 and an owner direct contingency of $21,423.95. I am
115glad to inform you that there were no charge, excuse me, change orders to this project. So the owner direct contingency of $21,423.95 will be returned to the maintenance major projects. Also on August 28th, principal Pimeintel conducted a site fire drill whereas all equipment function properly. It is recommended the board of trustees authorized the filing of the notice of completion with the Stannis County Recorders Office for the fire alarm replacement project at Dennis Earl Elementary Schools. Does the board have any questions? >> Any questions from the board from the public? Could I have a motion? >> I'll motion to approve the um final project. Second. >> Has been moved and seconded to uh accept this uh student pref preferential vote. I I >> This is a roll call vote. Miss Carlson. >> Hi. >> Miss Jackson.
116>> Hi. >> Miss Amy. >> I. >> Miss Martinez. >> I. >> Miss Ramirez. >> I. >> Mr. Shields. >> I. >> Board President votes I. Motion carries. Thank you. Next item on the agenda is under administration. Uh this is an information item. Superintendent Latty. >> All right. Thank you, President Silva. Uh so the board policies and company accompanying ARS here uh before you are updates related to the recent Supreme Court decision in the case of Mahmood versus Taylor. Uh in this uh decision the court held the first amendment prohibits school districts from teaching lessons or using materials that substantially interfere with parents religious development of their children. Uh these updates are provided to us by CSBA and include relevant additions to our current board policies and administrative regulations and they include specified opt- out
117procedures for parents. This is a first read. >> Are there any qu questions from the board or the I have a question sorry and the opt out procedures similar to what we've had in place before? Will there be opportunity for the district to update those? And >> uh they they are similar to what we've had before. I will say that this is uh all very new for us and uh we are um we have looked at our update our opt- out procedures and we have updated those slightly but they are very similar. >> Thank you. >> Any other questions? >> I have a question. >> Miss Martinez. How would we be um notifying the parents on an they will be available to opt out? >> Yes. So um that that is also a a great
118question. Uh what we have found in our initial research on this particular um case and how it affects our our current practices is there's a lot of um responsibility placed on on our schools and our teachers to identify topics uh and give our parents enough time to uh know what is being taught and then enough time to fill out that form. So uh parents are being notified by our schools of potential topics. Are there any other questions? Any questions, comments from the public? Okay. Uh, we'll move on to board reports. Let's see. How did we do this last? We start over there. >> So, we start with Miss Amy. >> I don't really have any report. Sorry. Um, I met with uh Dave Ladic and um Anthony to review the agenda that was basically going
119back to work. Welcome back to school. I also didn't have a report tonight. Thanks. >> Well, I um wanted to extend my gratitude to Principal Pintel and Henderson for your hospitality at back to school night at Earl and at Julene. And I feel like it's been a it's been several years since I've been on the Julian campus and I got to see that Gaga ball court in action. And also just to Earl, it was really good to be back there and see some of the changes that have happened and um so just um love seeing the energy um at the you know the beginning of the school year and appreciate um your leadership and your teams. had a chance to uh attend Roslon back to school night. Uh Miss Bliss and crew are doing a
120fantastic job there. They're to be commended. Also, um on a side note, I tended back in my day, it was called a rally. Help me out, Dr. Klein. It's a a spirit assembly. >> It was a rally. >> It's a rally. Still called a rally? Yes, sir. Anyway, >> it was made with to generate a spirit. Anyway, uh it was fantastic. Uh all your students did a fantastic job and the number of students involved was very impressive. Uh Miss Cullum needs to be commended. Mr. Melo and of course Dr. Klein. It was excellent opportunity for our students. Miss Martinez, yours. I attended a special board meeting on the 26th, I believe it was. We had a special board meeting. I also attended um open house with E Academy. I um I enjoy uh supporting that
121that team out there. And on Thursday, I will be um giving out food at the food distribution over at Dutcher Middle School. I'll be helping out with that this Thursday. And uh congratulations again to Marie Russell on her recognition. I'm not supposed to brag about her. Sorry, Marie. And that concludes my board report. Go on. Okay. So, um I did have an opportunity to um have some back to school nights at Turlock Junior High School with Miss Amy. And I'm gonna tell you, we visited every single class. And I remember something that Miss Sherry said, "Always wear comfortable shoes, but I wanted to wear cute shoes, but not as cute as Miss Lungs because hers are amazing." But anyway, uh we went to every classroom and I have to say that campus I you know,
122as a visitor, you just you just see the office, the the gym, and the cafeteria. That's it. But to look to go through all the corridors, it was like a campus like a college campus. That's a really nice campus. So, um we are very fortunate here at uh Turlock School District. Also, uh Roson, we went to every single classroom there as well. Um you know, the fact that um we have such committed staff um and teachers in Rosan. One of the I don't know why this moved me so much. one of the um classes they had their rules and responsibilities the kids themselves came up with the rules and it and it was be respectful be kind and I I don't know why that moved me so much the fact that they felt that um
123they needed to be good citizens that just moved me so I just want to say uh kudos to um Turlock staff uh with the partnership with Turlock PD uh keeping kids safe. I really appreciate that and I appreciate the communications that the district sends out to the community in case there's um any um what do I want to say incidents? I like that word incidents. Thank you. that complete. >> All righty. Well, I just want to congratulate Coach Plaw. He's I don't think he's here. I don't know if he's watching, but he started off his tenure 2 and 0. So, that's a big deal. Bman High football started off 2 and 0. And uh took high school football team and and they're getting started and going I think they're one and one now. um you
124know it's a lot of adversity that they those students came and and talked to us about their experience and what's been going on um with CIF and so congratulations to them on um starting off the season uh really well and uh continuing to kind of form that uh those relationships and those friendships and and to work through that stuff together. I know that's uh part of sports. It's part of um growing up. It's part of being in high school and uh learning what adversity means and what it looks like. Um so congratulations, kudos to them. Kudos to the coaching staff for adjusting and helping their students adjust to that. And um and I'm really excited that um the administration at Turlock High is continuing to uh go and support their students and um to really
125challenge CIF. Um I'm going to continue to challenge CIF because I still don't think that they do things um at the core of what uh you know, high school sports is. Um but uh and again, you know, I I I really appreciate the conversation and comments tonight. Um I'm a big advocate of having an open dialogue about um community concerns and discussions. Um I've mentioned before, I'd love to have a a meeting where we have a specific discussion regarding some of the issues that were brought up tonight. I hope we get to have that opportunity at some point. I'm going to continue to advocate that we have that conversation. I'm continue to advocate for those student athletes. Uh especially those who are feel they're being displaced. Um and I'm going to continue to advocate for
126uh members of our community who feel um that they can't say anything because they will be um uh targeted, right, for saying something uh for their daughters. So, I'm going to continue to advocate for that. I'm going to continue to stand up and uh do my job as a representative of the community. So, I appreciate the comments. I appreciate the feedback and I hope we have an opportunity to discuss this as a full community in the future. >> Um adjournment if I have a motion. >> I move that we adjourn. >> Second move and second to adjurnn. All those in favor say I. >> I post nay. >> Board pres. Meeting adjourned. Thank