001Good afternoon. This is the call to order for the Board of Education meeting on May 13, 2025. It is 5:13 p.m. and we will begin with roll call. Mrs. Vazquez, please take attendance. President Regel, present. Secretary Plin, present. Trustee Bradford, present. Trustee Felix, present. Trustee Ortiz Cornejo, present. Secretary of the Council, Dr. Hensen, present. Cabinet members, Paula Ford, present. Many Owens, present. Denise Hernández, present. Daniel Brooks, present. Student members of the Council, Luliana Guevarra, present. Luis Sánchez, present. Janette Romero, present. Cintia Aguirre Hernández, present. Thank you. Please, everyone stand so that Mrs. Hernandez can begin with the flag salute. Please place your right hand over your heart and let's begin. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic it stands for. One nation under God, indivisible, with
002freedom and justice for all. Thank you. Article 4. Reports of the closed session. Mr. Owens. Thank you, President Rico. In the closed session tonight, the Council reached an agreement with a 5-0 vote in case number 202623. Article 5, 20, 2025, high school yearbooks. Thank you, Mr. President. Realo, believe it or not, we are already at the end of the school year. So now is the time when each representative from each high school is with us to present their yearbooks. I'm going to call on each high school representative so they can come to the microphone to present their yearbook. Let's start with Group Valley High School. Applause for the students of Grupo Valley High School. Anel Palades and Fernanda Guerrero, the editors of the Yearbook. Hello, my name is Anabel Baladés and this is Fernanda Guerrero
003and we are editors from the Gruppe Valley yearbook team. We want to thank you for your support, and thanks to your support, 80 students are working together to create our yearbook. So to thank them we have made some certificates based on our planned design. Thank you again for all your support. Thank you. We move forward. We're moving forward with Patriot High School. We invite you to come and present it. April Amador and Daniela Díaz de León, two editors from Patriot High School. With much work and effort, we present our yearbook for this year. Over the past few months our team has faced many difficulties , but we persevered and overcame them, and we want to thank you for your support. Very good, thank you Patriot High School. We move on now to Rub High School.
004Hello, my name is Hay HST from Rub High School. This is our yearbook. The material is as good as gold and we have certificates for you. And finally, a new view. He seems frank. I had no part in creating the yearbook, but here it is. And yes, I have certificates for you. That's what I do know. Thank you very much and I want to express my gratitude to the entire council who donated the books they received to students in need. We all agreed on this. Okay, now let's move on to item 6. Recognizing the school volunteers of the 2024-2025 school year. Mr. Prox, thank you. The members of the Board of Education and the Administration wish to publicly acknowledge their gratitude to the hundreds of volunteers who have assisted school staff in conducting the educational
005program during the 2024-2025 school year. The volunteers have helped in countless ways, including in classrooms, offices, libraries, and as chaperones on school field trips. This is a great example of parental involvement and an opportunity for parents to get involved in their children's education. The supporting materials include a list of volunteers per school site who worked 25 hours or more throughout the school year. Thank you so much for all your help. Very good. Article C7. I'm going to ask my colleagues here on the council to come to the front to acknowledge items C7 to C11 of the agenda. It is a pleasure for me to recognize our student council members for their hard work this year. We have thoroughly enjoyed their presence at our meetings, listening to their school reports each month. And we just want
006to thank you for your hard work, your dedication, your commitment, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors. We're going to invite each one of them, present them with a certificate, and then they can take a picture with the council. First, Cintia Aguire Hernandez from Rubid High School. Janet Romero of Patriot High School. Luis Sánchez de la Nueva Vista. And for those who weren't present at the last meeting, Luis let us know that he has already graduated, so congratulations Luis on your graduation. And also Juliana Vizcarra Quebarro from Group Valley High School. Congratulations and thanks again. Now we will move on to article 8, recognizing the winners of the award for educators and linguists who succeed together. We are very pleased to share with you tonight that the Riverside County and Cabe
007Office of Education honored this year's winners of the Bilingual Educators Succeeding Together Award. The goal of this program is to recognize outstanding educators who work hard to close the achievement gap. The board, council and management wish to congratulate the Best Award winners listed below. And please come forward so we can congratulate you and take a picture with the council members. First we'll start with administrator Jennifer Green, who is the assistant principal of Patriot, and the teacher of the year at Mission Merca Preciado High School. Support staff of the year, administrative secretary of my educational services department , María Izquierdo. Our para-educator at Ben Elementary School, Nourdes Espinoa. And it is very special when we can recognize the volunteer parents and this year it is Mrs. Paty, a volunteer mother in Patriot. While they are in
008front to take a picture. I also want to mention that one of the students received a scholarship, Ángela Martínez, a student at Rubido High School. If you are here, please come in . Angela had the opportunity to share her touching story, and many congratulations to Angela. Congratulations. Well done. We also want to acknowledge article C9, recognizing the best runners of the 100-mile club, a special group of young people. At the end of each year we recognize the top 100 runners from each of our elementary schools. You can see their names there on the screen. How fantastic. Our district has proudly always promoted good health and a healthy lifestyle through its participation in this club. Tonight we will recognize the students for their dedication and hard work towards a healthy lifestyle. Two from each school. We're
009going to call each of their names. You can stand there in front and then we'll take a picture when everyone is together. Excuse me, I lost it momentarily. Now I have it. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, please, when you hear your name, come forward here like everyone else. They try to stick together a little so that in the end we can take that great group photo. Starting from Camino Real school with 285 miles, Drake Johnson and with 240 miles, Cen Patel from Academia del Sol with 162.2 miles. Cadence and with 140.6 miles Leo Via Señor de la primaria Glen with 120 miles Sullivan Stalworth and with 112 miles Eduardo Ayala. Ulises Villa from Granet Hill with 307 miles and Eduardo Castro from Aina Arbuckle with 148 miles. Daniel Cruz and with 142 miles Daniel
010Sermeno Hernandez from Indian Hills Elementary with 118 miles Dorian Peralta and with 65 miles Nia Lopez and McKenzie Villanueva. From Mission Bell Elementary School with 102.5 miles, Roberto Ruiz and with 100 miles Destiny Sock from Pacific Avenue Elementary School, Lisa Rojas and with 105 miles Serano de Pedle with 125 miles. Brandon Gonzalez and with 106 miles. Emiliano Vergara from Peralta Elementary with 151.6 miles, Giovanni Cuevas with 146.8 miles, Nathan Méndez Ceja from West Clin Elementary with 180.1 miles, Edgar Mota with 154.6 miles, and Iván Ávila from Sky Country Elementary with 208 miles. Roger Harkley with 178 miles, Nathael Contreras from Stone Avenue Elementary with 125 miles, Justin Parker and Marie Vial Basazo with 106 miles . of Sunny Slope with 105.6 miles, Gerardo Alcala and with 85.13 13 Elias Gonzalez of Trad Street with 134.4
011miles. The young Hernandez with 102 of mine. Damián Tapia of the Vambiren, Mateo García with miles and with 112 miles Duke Talamantes of the West Riverside with 137.5 miles. Selena Z Cruz. And finally, with 130 miles, Ray May. Now, young people, let's stand very close together so we can take the picture. Mrs. Paul is going to take a great photo with minimal chaos. Parents can also take advantage of the opportunity to take a picture as well. You can get a little closer so that everyone fits in the photo. Very good. What a fantastic group of students. Thank you too, parents. Now we will move on to article C 10. Recognizing the participants of the ranked leadership academy. The Jorupa Unified School District has developed and expanded leadership capacity and individual skills development opportunities for classified
012employees by providing a classified leadership academy for the 2024-2025 school year. A group of 25 classified employees attended seven sessions of presentations and engagement activities centered around developing institutional skills and knowledge, building knowledge of best practices for completing applications and interviews, and the opportunity to participate in mock interviews. Tonight the board will recognize this distinguished group of classified employees, each of whom will receive a certificate to celebrate their participation in the 2024-25 Classified Leadership Academy. I will now read the names of those who said they would be present tonight and will receive a certificate from the board. Please be seated, then come forward again for a photo. Let's start with Alejandra Alverado, bilingual language teacher at West Riverside Elementary School. Abigail Amador, supervisor of the campus at Mission High School . Katherine, activities supervisor at
013Glen Avon Elementary School . Araceli Esparza Parra, supervisor of activities at Rusticlin Elementary School . Sandra Franco Valencia, facilitator and supervisor of activities at the Peralta primary school . She is also our employee of the year. Mario Gómez, principal advisor at the Academy of the Sun. Leisy González, student assistant at the educational center. Ru Hermosillo Rodríguez, a library employee at Camino Real Elementary School . Alfredo Lozano, head custodian at Sky Country Elementary School . Celia Rincón Rodríguez, bilingual language tutor and instructional assistant at Nueva Vesta High School. Uriel Rodríguez, supervisor of activities and bilingual tutor at Nueva Vista High School. Please, all participants of the Ranked Leadership Academy, please come forward to take a picture. Let's give them a round of applause , please. Congratulations to all. Very good work. Now we will move on
014to article 11. Recognizing the retirees of the schools and the district. For this, I would like the director of human resources, Karina Becera Murillo, to come forward to distribute the trophies. Each year we recognize retired employees of the Jorupa Unified School District and their years of service. Tonight we will honor those who have made a decisive contribution to the success of our students. Grupa's retiring employees will be recognized for their years of commitment. I will present a brief statement about each employee, and each will receive a plaque as a token of our appreciation for their dedication to the Jurupa Unified School District. When you come forward, please, when you take your badge, please stay in front while I read nice things about you. Let's start with Mrs. Patty Harrison, a preschool teacher from West Riverside.
015West Riverside Elementary School honors Mrs. Harrison, a preschool teacher, on her retirement after 33 years of dedicated service. For more than three decades, Mrs. Harrison has been the heart of our preschool program, providing warmth, patience, and an education that has shaped the lives of countless children and families. Her class fostered curiosity, laughter, and a sense of belonging. Mrs. Harrison's skill is her superpower, as it brings peace and security. His commitment created a legacy of joy, confidence, and a love of learning. Mrs. Harrison's impact extends far beyond the classroom. It enriched children, families, and colleagues, cultivating a learning environment filled with love and passion. She forged strong alliances with families and was a trusted mentor, consistently leading with wisdom and compassion. Her legacy of kindness will continue to inspire all who had the privilege of working
016with her. I include myself. We thank you, Mrs. Harrison, for your extraordinary dedication to our school, community, and students. We wish you a long and fulfilling retirement. Congratulations. Now we're going to talk to Pamela C, cafeteria manager at Jurupa High School. Mrs. C, cafeteria manager at Jurupa High School, is honored for her 11 years of dedicated service to the Jurupa Unified School District following her retirement. Mrs. C was a natural team leader , known for her unique ability to unite people and form strong, supportive teams. She fostered a warm and family-like environment where everyone felt valued and was always willing to help. Throughout her career, Ms. Cte earned the respect of the staff and colleagues at her school, who enjoyed working alongside her . We thank Mrs. C for her 11 incredible years of service
017and dedication to our Jurupa students and wish her all the best in her retirement. Congratulations, Ms. CT. Now it's going to happen with Shanel. Shan Nelsen, human resources coordinator . Today we celebrate the remarkable 11-year career of Shan Nelsen, our esteemed human resources coordinator. For nearly two decades, Shanen has been a constant support to our certified staff, the entire human resources department, our human resources directors, and assistant superintendents. Her experience in teacher accreditation has not only benefited our district, but has also made her recognized throughout the state of California for her expertise. In addition to her exceptional knowledge, Shanen's kindness and compassion created a safe and trusting space for our teachers, who knew they could always count on her. Their dedication and unconditional support have been invaluable to the Jurupa district. We express our deepest
018gratitude and love to Shanen for her years of service and wish her a happy and fulfilling retirement, although I wish she would return to work. Congratulations, Shanen. Now we're going to continue with Doris Sánchez. After 25 years of dedicated service, Tr Street Elementary School celebrates the retirement of Mrs. Sanchez, the elementary school's media secretary . Mrs. Sanchez has been a vital part of our community for over two decades, demonstrating her deep commitment to students, families, and staff. She started as a substitute administrative secretary and became a key figure on campus, serving as president of the PTA Parent Association and later as our beloved librarian and member of the MCC Teacher Education Council. Mrs. Sanchez is known for her exceptional relationship with everyone: students, staff, families, and the community. She consistently makes the school a joyful
019place for students, offering open library time with activities, STEAM, and captivating students with her stories during library visits. As a member of the PTA, Mrs. Sanchez led successful fundraising campaigns and organized memorable family events. She also coordinated the Colátec book fair, facilitating student access to books. Even as a mother, Mrs. Sanchez generously offered her time as a volunteer. We thank Mrs. Sánchez for her outstanding service and wish her a well-deserved and happy retirement. Now we're going to talk to Jorm, assistant to a speech pathologist. There is Mrs. TM, assistant to the speech pathologist at SLPA, celebrating her retirement today after 13 years of dedicated service. Mrs. Torme is an excellent speech pathologist and an exceptional person who cares deeply about students. It has been fundamental in ensuring that students receive comprehensive support for their speech
020and social-emotional needs. Ms. Torme was instrumental in fostering a plot-oriented mindset within our team, advocating for parenting training and keeping trauma-oriented from the beginning. A speech-language pathologist commented, "It completely changed my clinical practice by sparking my curiosity about children's behavioral problems." Mrs. Charmy has forged strong alliances, making a significant difference. We thank Mrs. Charm for her dedication and wish her a happy retirement. And now Susan Wley, senior executive assistant to the superintendent. Swisten Wley is retiring after an impressive 18- year career in the Jurupa Unified School District . SUSEN's career in our district has been diverse and impactful, including roles as staff secretary in human resources, transportation specialist, executive assistant to the superintendent's assistant, and finally, senior executive assistant to the superintendent. In each of these positions, Susen has demonstrated exceptional organizational skills and unwavering
021dedication. It is especially meaningful to recognize that Susen is a source of pride, a proud product of the Jurupa Unified School District, and her 18 years of dedicated service represent a wonderful example of our own giving back to the community that shaped her. Their institutional knowledge and commitment to our district have been truly invaluable throughout all these years. We extend our sincere thanks to Susen for her important contributions and wish her all the best in her well-deserved retirement. At this time we would like to thank all the retirees for their years of service and dedication to the students of the Jurupa Unified School District . We wish you many happy and healthy years of retirement. Congratulations, very good, thank you very much for all those agenda items. We continue with article C12, recognizing the best
022of the best for 2024-2025, employee recognition program. Mrs. Hernandez, it's me again, thank you President Reigos, we received excellent nominations from employees throughout the district who recommended a colleague for the Best of the Best award. The winners selected for the 2024-2025 school year can win our grand prize. We are pleased to acknowledge that the prize is $100 for The Mission Inn hotel. We are pleased to recognize all the winners and thank them for their efforts in making the Jurupa school district a better place. At this moment I am going to present myself before you to choose the winner. If they are present, they will receive their certificate, and if they are not present, I will make sure they receive it. The winner is Kimberly Melner, an accountant who works at the educational center here in
023the district. That's already in the public registry , so you can expect $100. Very well, let's move on to item C13, reports from the Student Council members, Dr. Hansen. We are excited to hear the final reports from our student council members here for this year. Let's start with Cinntia at Rubo High School. Good evening, Superintendent Hensen, Council members, and community members. My name is Cynthia Aguirre Hernández and I am the representative of the Student Council of Rubido High School. It's bittersweet to be here today because this will be the last time I introduce myself with this title. As a senior graduating this year, it's definitely an emotional time. I want to take a moment to sincerely thank my ASB advisor for trusting me with this opportunity and encouraging me to grow. I also want to
024thank the Council members for creating such a positive environment where I have been able to be myself and grow as a public speaker. Your support has meant a lot to me. Now let's move on to what's been happening at the high school as we approach the end of the school year. ASB worked hard to plan and organize the last rally of the year. With the Rubidos Candyland theme, the gym was covered in sweets that decorated the stands and walls. The rally was a huge success with amazing performances, highlights from our spring sports teams and a fun representation of ASB. It was an excellent way to celebrate the end of the year and all the hard work our students have done. Our choral program has also been very busy with several impressive performances. A few weeks
025ago, our chamber choir gave a special recital where each member of the chamber performed beautiful pieces that they had been preparing throughout the year. These students dedicated countless hours and were guided by their amazing teacher, Mr. Len, who also gave them the opportunity to receive voice lessons to help them prepare. The students performed wonderfully and we couldn't be more proud of their growth and dedication. In addition, last Wednesday our choir had the exciting opportunity to collaborate with the Beverside Philharmonic. It was a wonderful experience for our students to perform alongside professional musicians and showcase their talents to a wider audience. Our senior class has also been so busy creating memories. They and the staff faced off in several fun games, including basketball and volleyball matches. We also celebrated Senior Sunset, where the class of 2025
026gathered on the football field to enjoy their last moments together with fun activities and delicious tacos. Looking ahead, the senior students are excited for the Grad Bash graduation celebration where they will head to Universal Studios for a night of celebration and lasting memories. Academically, our amazing college and career team have been working tirelessly to prepare for the final events of the year. One of the big celebrations coming up is the awards night for seniors, which will take place on May 15. Although the school year is coming to an end, students remain focused, final exams are just around the corner, and our Advanced Placement students are finishing their AP exams. A special congratulations to the Aber students of the class of 2025 who collectively have won more than $100 million in scholarships. Incredibly, we are incredibly
027proud of all their hard work and can't wait to see what the future holds for them . Correction, $100,000. Many of our senior students have already committed to their universities, and you can even see highlights of their achievements on the district's social media pages . Finally, I would like to highlight our athletes. Our spring sports teams have worked hard throughout the season, showing determination, teamwork, and school spirit. Whether on the field, the court, or the track. Rubiro's athletes have truly made us proud this season. Rubiro High School continues to finish the year strong and I am very proud to have represented such a hardworking, enthusiastic and talented student body. Thank you once again for allowing me the privilege of holding this position. This concludes my May report. Thank you. Thank you, Cintia Janet. Good evening,
028Superintendent Hansen, members of the Council and Commissioners, and members of the community. As we approach the end of the school year, our students and teachers are in full preparation for AP and final exams. Before the school year ends, our students are demonstrating their dedication to finishing strong. The AP tests officially began last week and will end this week. To ensure that students felt prepared and motivated for the AP tests, our AP department prepared gift bags for each student that included snacks and stationery items. Our class council elections for classes 26, 27, and 28 will also be held this week. All students will have the opportunity to apply for a position and have a tremendous impact on the lives of their peers and improve Patriot. From May 5 to 9, ASV celebrated a week of appreciation
029for teachers with a Snoopy theme. Students and teachers were allowed to dress up. Students were also encouraged to take daily actions to spread kindness toward teachers. Tomorrow, May 14th, will be our senior year student signing day parade. At the start of lunch, senior students committed to a 4-year college, a 2-year university, or a vocational school will walk in a parade with their school's flag while the band leads them around the courtyard. Also tomorrow we celebrate our double immersion patri awards and Billing state seal at the gym. Senior students will be recognized for their academic successes and growth achievements. This Thursday, May 15th, we celebrate our Senior the Patriot award night. This ceremony will recognize the incredible achievements of the graduating seniors, and here the seniors will receive scholarships from their school, district, and city. In
030addition, graduating students will be recognized for their academic and athletic achievements. On May 16, our senior class council will be hosting a sunset event for the seniors. The senior students will gather at the food softball field and watch the sunset to mark the end of the school year. The first 300 students will also receive free food from Racing Canes. On May 28, the senior students will have their graduation ceremony at R Valley High School and the ceremony begins at 6 p.m., the doors open at 4:30 p.m. You are invited to the graduation. Oh, and speaking of sports, we are proud to say that for the first time, all of Patriot's varsity sports teams made it to the beaches and six of them were crowned league champions. There has definitely been an improvement in the daily
031lives of student athletes, which has resulted in strong academic performance. As for the spring teams, our girls' track and field team and news Warrior beat Ramona, Ramona High School last month, making them back-to-back league champions. Our student athletes are excited to show off their skills in the tiebreakers. Finally, I would like to thank the Council for the opportunity to represent Patri for the past two years. I am also pleased to announce that I will be continuing my higher education at UCLA, where I will be studying political science. I'm excited about this new journey and plan to take everything I learned at Patriot with me. This concludes my May report. Thank you. Thank you, Janet Luis from Nueva Vista High School. Good evening, Dr. Hensen, trustees, cabinet, and community members. As the school year comes to
032an end, we have many end-of-year events and activities in May. We will enjoy snow cones on May 15th during Fun Thursday. Our senior and pride awards assembly will be held on May 16th at 10 a.m. Our senior breakfast will be held on May 19 at 9:30 a.m. and our graduation will be on May 20 at 6 p.m. at Air Hawkins Stadium at Gud High School. We have hosted several guest speakers from our community during April and May. The passenger architects from KT Trans showed our sustainable agriculture students how their interests can be transformed into meaningful careers. Legal professionals shared their journeys in our career center and government class, bringing the branches of government to life through personal stories. All the guest speakers have provided students with realistic perspectives on career possibilities and the subjects they
033are learning at school. On May 22nd, we will host an inspiring career exploration event called Fel Up, Careers and Conversations, designed to broaden students' vision of what is possible after high school. This professional fair will feature trade professionals, local businesses, and higher education institutions. Every day is a new experience and reward for our sustainable farming or gardening club . The crops are blooming and we should have enough melons, cucumbers, corn and pumpkins to supplement our school kitchen for the start of the new school year. In addition, we have rescued a turtle that has become a sort of school mascot. Auroro, turtle in the Aztec language, has settled in and enjoys delicious treats like chard, lettuce, and strawberries daily. all from our garden. Our fourth term David Busters excursion will take place on May 28th. Students
034who meet the criteria for attendance, academic performance, and behavior will receive invitations to attend. And finally, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to be a member of the council, and with that I conclude my report for today. Thank you, Luis. Now we're going to finish with Juliana from Jurupa Val High School. Good evening, Dr. Hansen, President, Cabinet Council members, and members of our community. As the 2024-25 school year comes to an end, our school has been filled with accolades, achievements, and celebrations. On April 18, we were proud to see our very own Vargas, the Vargas and Jonathan Manguini, honored at the Riverside County Student Academic Awards celebration , where they were named students of the year. Their hard work and dedication make them stand out. April 23rd was celebrated as the day
035of the administrative professional. We are deeply grateful to our office staff. Their hard work, reliability, and commitment help our school run smoothly every day. On April 24, Jurupa Valali proudly hosted the Jurupa Unified Civic Exhibition. We celebrate the students who earned the state seal of civic engagement and are inspired by the significant impact they made. On April 26th, our 2025 graduation dance, Alice in Wonderland, brought us. A huge thank you to the junior class of 2026 for their incredible effort in making this a magical night filled with dancing, food, and unforgettable memories. To celebrate the whole year, to celebrate all the hard work of ASB, they held their end-of- year banquet at Nutber Fury Farm on April 28. Many other clubs and sports teams also organized their own banquets to say goodbye to the year.
036Every celebration is deserved. On April 29th, we honored Jaguar's excellence, character, and pride at our Pride Awards assembly. During lunch we celebrated our award winners with a special meal and gifts. We are very proud of our students' achievements. May 1st was National School Principals Day . We are lucky and grateful to have Mrs. Reina as our director. His leadership, compassion, and dedication to Jurupa Valalí never go unnoticed. On May 2nd, we celebrate School Lunch Hero Day by recognizing our cafeteria staff who go the extra mile for our students every day. We value their essential role on our campus. On this same day we celebrated our Abet awards and recognition ceremony. Honoring the students who have demonstrated dedication and commitment to Abet throughout the year. Congratulations to all. The week of May 5-9 was Teacher Appreciation
037Week. Our Jupali teachers have a lasting impact on the lives of our students and are vital to our school community. We are incredibly grateful for your dedication and passion. The AP tests began on April 5. We are proud of our jaguars for challenging themselves academically. We wish you all the best. On May 7th, we recognized our school nurse for her valuable contributions to the health and well-being of our students. Thank you to Mrs. Prado for everything she does. On May 9th we celebrate the declaration day for our senior citizens. The students proudly shared their postgraduate plans in the gymnasium. We are very proud of Class 20 and all they have accomplished. As the spring season comes to an end, we celebrate all of our athletes and teams who made it to tiebreakers. These teams include
038track and field, men's tennis, baseball, softball, men's golf, and men's volleyball. We are cheering them on and we are confident that they will make us proud. The senior year celebrations are almost here. On May 14th, we will recognize senior students for their achievements at our Senior Cousins Night . On the 20th they will meet for the senior sans, an evening of food, music, obstacle courses and gifts. The oldest, the senior students, will leave their mark with a cement signature on the 21st, followed by a bacoa on the 22nd. Finally, our seniors will do their recording rehearsal on the 23rd. And before we know it , our class of 2020 and 2025 will officially graduate on May 27th. Before I conclude this month's report , I would like to take a moment to thank the Julupa
039School District for giving me the opportunity to serve as the Julupa Val School Representative. I have had the honor of attending Truckstre at Miraloma High School and now I am preparing to graduate from Curupa Valley. In this case, I will attend Cenardino to specialize in nursing. with plans to become a labor and delivery nurse. I am truly grateful to Grupo Val district for all the support and guidance they have given me along my journey. And with this, my final report concludes. Thank you. Once again, we thank you very much for all the work you did this year, for representing your schools. Very good, and we are very grateful for everything you have done. We wish you all the best in your future. Thank you so much. Before we continue, I just want to express to
040our student council members how proud I am of you all. I've been on the board for about 6 years, but I still get emotional listening to them as if they were my own children and knowing that they are graduating. It's a bittersweet moment because I'm so proud of you all and you speak so well, you share such important information, but you're also so professional, you behave so well, and we congratulate you. We're going to miss you, but we hope to see your progress as you continue in your careers, in life, and in academia as well. Okay, let's move on now. with comments from the Education Council. Trustee Ortiz Cornejo. Good afternoon everyone. Uh, I have to agree with you, Cindica Rego. You guys are doing an excellent job, young people. It's sad that the four
041of them are leaving, but thank you for all your hard work and dedication to our schools. And if you ever change careers, come back here to the district and work for us. Also congratulations to all the students tonight, all the staff, everyone, all the staff who retired and again if they get tired of being retired they can come back. My dad didn't work for a couple of years and it didn't go well for him. We were very happy when he returned to work. I also want to congratulate all the teams that have been working hard across the district, all the sports teams that have made it to the C and F playoffs. I believe it's been six years since my son's school achieved this goal, so we're very happy to see them continuing to compete
042at a higher level . A friendly reminder that May is Mental Health Month. So I encourage you to look for what feeds your soul, and in my case, I love making flower arrangements. It helps me, it makes me feel happy, it helps with my mental health, but I know that everyone is different. I love my morning coffee and prayer. They don't forget that. Do something for yourselves this month. There's a lot, a lot to share, a lot that happened in May, but I don't want to overwhelm you either. I attended Patriot High School. The performance at the theater, the theme was Frozen, and it was a lot of fun, and my sixth-grade daughter was quite excited. So take advantage of the district's events, events that are sometimes free for the community, you can participate and
043bring the kids to have fun without having to spend a lot of money, and sometimes they are only 5 minutes from home. Our students are so gifted and talented and are always organizing events for us, so take advantage of them. That's all for now. Trustee Felix, greetings to all. First of all, I am a mother, so happy Mother's Day to all the mothers present. I know we're superheroes, taxis, we do everything. So have a happy day, everyone. I enjoyed the whole weekend, I rested, my sisters pampered me, they treated me very well, they took me out for breakfast, we also celebrated our mom, it was a lot of fun. Then my husband took me out to eat on Sunday, they cleaned the house, I had a great time. I hope you do too. In May
044we went to the breakfast [Music] of the I didn't know that every first Thursday of May is a national day of prayer, so and it is sponsored by the mayor and community members organized and met to pray for the community. It was my first time attending and I was very impressed to see pastors from our community praying before and after breakfast. We were like a team and I encourage everyone. I pray with my children, we pray for 2 minutes, they give thanks for their car, for whatever, and also for the recognition of mental health month. I love seeing the wellness or mental health corners in elementary school classrooms, as well as the centers in middle and high schools, the wellness centers where children can go when they are not feeling well. Once again, you student
045council members did an excellent job. I know that they will take everything they learned in this experience and put it into practice in their real lives. And we're all here to support you because I feel that since I arrived it has a family atmosphere, and if I have any questions, we're willing to help me, and I'm sure you'll do the same for me . I am here to support you with open arms, so I wish you all the best and please do your best . for all those who received recognition. Thank you for everything you do. It's a difficult job. Sometimes all work is difficult, there's stress, you get tired, whatever, but at the end of the day we do it for the children and you are doing an excellent job. For retirees, enjoy a
046piña colada, since you're retiring. And congratulations to all of you and thank you for everything you did for our students. Thank you. Hello everyone. I missed some activities and the last meeting after the brain surgery I had, but I'm back, and better than ever. So let's get started. Thank you all, wonderful volunteers. Remember that our students look up to you as adult role models they can become, and I respect you for that. I learned volunteering by observing my parents, who seemed to know everyone in my hometown of Anaheim, through their involvement in the Parent Teacher Association, known as the PTA, or in the church. They showed me that volunteering is the rent we pay for living in society. Thanks again. And to the members of our student council, I'm going to miss you. I was
047thinking that they can come and help later, but they're going to learn. It's good for all of you. They are also becoming role models. Thank you for representing us. You are role models. They are showing adults what young adults like you are like. They're not just playing games all the time or wearing headphones. If they are here, they are paying attention and learning what they are being taught. I have respect for all of you in the 100-mile club. That's also a commitment to a healthy lifestyle that tends to become a personal habit, just like the friends you choose. If you look at their friends around them, they'll be just like them. We discussed healthy habits, and as for all of you who have donated blood this year, more people are alive thanks to you. When
048I go and look at the gallons, hundreds of gallons of blood that have been donated , the numbers, it's incredible. These people started in high school and have made it a habit to do it every year. Thank you to the volunteers and also to the teachers. Thank you for shaping those students for being who they are, and to the parents who decided to be involved in the lives of their children. When people start complaining about schools, I ask them, "Have you volunteered in the classes?" It is not solely the teacher's responsibility . The teacher cannot educate her son. You need to be on top of things and involved too. My children are already 40 years old. And I realize that the older one was indeed listening. That's what they do . Thank you all. As
049we're wrapping up our year, stay safe everyone and thank you for guiding the students and good luck to you all, but I'm serious. Come back and ask for our help when you need it. Thank you, Trustee Blen. Good afternoon everyone. I'll start by thanking our student council members. Although I've only been on the council for a few months, it will give me bittersweet sadness to know that you're going to be on your own, but you can always come back and say hello and tell us how adult life is treating you. I already had that conversation with Mr. Sanchez. And thank you and congratulations to all our students, staff members, and teachers who are retiring, the 100-mile club students who received their awards tonight. It's wonderful to receive recognition here in the district. I wanted to
050give you a few updates on some of the proposed laws I mentioned last month . Legislative proposal 48, which is the law that mandates an act that has to do with immigration, also legislation 98 that reinforces immigration laws, and finally, AB 640 were bills that I recommended at the last meeting that you pay careful attention to as they go through the Senate. All remain as current proposals. So I'm going to continue paying careful attention to these different proposed laws. I want children to feel safe in our classrooms. As for fun things, I attended the bus drivers' appreciation day. There was an event, everyone was having fun, there were free hamburgers, Rubid High School was there, and there was a musical performance. I also attended Best, it's the event for bilingual educators. We had a student
051from Ro High School, one of our countywide students, who was recognized for an essay he had written and submitted for consideration. We had directors, administrators, our Father of the Year who was also recognized. I attended the breakfast with the mayor, a prayer breakfast with the mayor at Rubidow High School, and the Rubidow choir sings like angels. I was so impressed, I stood up to applaud them. Please tell them when they return that they are amazing, fantastic singers. And as for the Educators of the Year event, we attended that event today. Dr. Hensen was present, some members of the cabinet, Syndic Felix and I were present. Magnificent educators who were recognized. Mrs. Wley was also recognized at that event. I'm going to miss you, but thank you and let's move on with the rest of the
052meeting. Thank you. I know it's been a long meeting, so I'm going to keep it short. Absolutely. I want to recognize our students from the 100- mile club, from 65 to 285 miles who ran. It's a commitment, and it's a commitment to having good habits, having a routine, staying healthy and fit, but also walking or running is good for mental health. Ah, congratulations to the participants of the Classified Personnel Leadership Academy . One never stops learning, and I appreciate that you are taking that extra time and making that additional commitment to enhance your professional development. Thank you to you and also to the retirees, those who retired today. Another bittersweet moment. Many years of commitment to the students of the district and the community. They leave an impression, they leave a mark, they leave a
053legacy, and we will miss them. And congratulations, you truly deserve it. I hope they'll be sitting on the sea in Tajiti in a couple of months, laughing because they don't have to work on Monday. Enjoy it for any reason . And also the best of the best is every day time after time, impacting 30 students or 100 students. Thank you, thank you, thank you. because of the work they do, because it is our future, it is an investment in our future and that is what will improve our community and our world. As for the yearbooks, I love it when students present their yearbooks. And all of us here on the council have decided to donate the books that were given to us. Instead, we're going to give them to a family or student in need.
054Perhaps a student who doesn't have the money to buy one. There are many in that position. So if we're going to donate five books, that's a contribution we're making. Uh, the book The Yearbook uh is made up of your memories and we are giving it to you so that in 5 days, 10 or 20 years you can go back and review your yearbook and remember those good memories. And everything that the talent of the yearbook team involves is real work to create the content, the photos, the themes, and so on. Then there are also the volunteers in schools, that's key. Sometimes the council shares their personal experiences. The experiences we ourselves have had have perhaps led us to work here on the council. I was raised by a single father with five children and my
055dad couldn't volunteer. So you who do this really impact the lives of the students in the class where you are volunteering, those who need a challenge, those who need clothes, those who need someone they can talk to. I cannot express enough how many volunteers we have offering their services in schools. It is critical to the success of each student. And then, as we'll see later in the agenda, we have some grants and scholarships, so the district is going to be very busy with lots of changes this summer and for the next few years as well. And then graduation. Congratulations to all graduates from middle school to high school and from high school to college, university, or adult life. I'm going to tell you that in my 30s and 40s I was asking myself, what am
056I going to do with my life? So don't think you have to know everything today, just enjoy it. And congratulations to the student council members and all the graduates this year. I think that's briefly all I had. So let's move on to article C15, People's Comments, and then take a short break. We only have one comment this year. Tayana Lia, there's a small button. Push it and we can hear it. Hello, my name is Diana Lia and I am the president of the Rotary club here in Grupa Valley and we are here to continue with presentations and recognitions, but first I would like to recognize club members who are present here. Superintendent Dr. is a member of the Rotary Club, Assistant Superintendent Paula Ford is also a member, and Honorary Trustee Bradford is also a
057highly esteemed past member of the Rotary Club. Thank you all. We have an acknowledgment we want to make today, and with that, I'd like to invite our director of youth services, Perry Fon, who will give us more information. She used to work with the district. What a joy to be able to be part of this celebration. I am very proud. We are eager to continue celebrating all that is good in our education system, celebrating [Music] one of our student members. As you know, the Rotary club is a service organization. Thanks to the Rotary Club. Every day someone has a place to live, is vaccinated, has food, is comforted, or receives clean water thanks to the efforts of this club. That's what we do worldwide, and here in Jurupa too. And we have student organizations at
058every level in Jurupa; we have a presence in elementary schools and also in high schools, even at the university level. So today we are here to celebrate the magnificent collaboration that has taken place at Patriot High School. with our advisor who has helped us form this partnership and we are very excited to have him with us. And I'm going to let him share with you what they've been doing in our community. In the interest of time, I would like to call upon Mr. Robert Green to accept this honor. Before I let you speak, I want to read something. What we are giving you. This is a certificate of recognition presented with great pride to Robert Green in appreciation for his service as a Rotary Club Advisor at Patriot High School. We hereby declare him an
059honorary member of the Rotary Club of Herupa Valley. Your contributions have empowered students to grow as leaders, serve the community, and embrace Rotary's motto of service before self. Tell them a little bit about what they are doing. I want to thank the Rodary club for this great honor. I wasn't prepared to talk, but at the beginning of last year I was in a new position and a new office at Patriot High School and Mrs. FSON came into my office and I've known her since I was 10 years old and she told me she needed help with something. Then I said to him, "Of course I'm going to help you." Then they started the Interact club at Patriot High School. What makes it work are the students, and one is present tonight, one is present, his
060name is Israel, he is one of the students from the Patri High School club. When you are a teacher, you get up in the morning, comb your hair and go to work. Because we have students like Israel. He's only here to support me because he knew I was going to receive this certificate of honor. We've had several events at Eddie Smith's senior center in Rubido. We also walked in the parade for veterans. On Veterans Day we were also able to raise about $1,000 and we spent $1,000 in the past 2 years and we have spent it on other people and also even animals. So it is a great honor for me to accept this honor, and I feel that as a high school teacher, every student who comes into my circle should have the opportunity
061to experience the real world outside of the classroom. which gives me an opportunity to introduce them to the real world and the world of service to others. So I appreciate your time. Thank you very much and thank you for joining me. It's a magnificent collaboration and they're going to take a picture. No. Thank you and congratulations. We're going to take a short 5- minute break and will report back here at 6:47. Thank you. Administrative reports. Acknowledge funding for West Ride Elementary School and school impact grant . Read Mr. Brox. Thank you, President Rigo. Thank you. Oh, we just received news that West Riverside has been awarded a $ 10,000 Read With Me School Impact Grant from the Camper Foundation. A significant investment that will directly improve dual language education and benefit our bilingual and dual
062immersion students. Congratulations to Director Lopez and her team for receiving this $0,000 grant. To acknowledge the funding of the grant for average daily mental health assistance 2024-2025. Mr. Owens, thank you. President Rigo. The State Department of Education recently notified the district that funds have been awarded for the Mental Health Average Daily Attendance Grant for 2024-2025 in the amount of $211,160. A copy of the grant award notification and supporting materials are included. Thank you. Review and approval of the second interim financial report 2024-2025. Mrs. Ford. Thank you. Royal President. The Riverside County Education Office has notified the district that the second interim financial report for 2024-2025 has received positive certification, and Riverside County has notified the California Department of Education. Consequently, we are already monitoring because enrollment has decreased. Ah, numbers that were affected by the
063pandemic in 2026, 2027. We have to keep in mind that we have to balance the funds and the budget and we have to improve enrollment and school attendance. And with that, the certification letter is included in the supporting materials. Thank you. Article of four. improve student literacy. Mr. Brooks, thank you, President Regel. Tonight I'm going to share a report on the district's defelvetization forces , a system we have in the district, of the promise for students to learn without limits. We're going to talk about some of the things we're doing as the district with literacy and what's happening inside and outside the classroom and creating that culture of reading and things that are going to [Music] that we're going to look at later. Ah, we have to look at it in sections. Part one, part
064two, and part three. The first part is all the students in instruction. What we do for all these students. We have a supplementary curriculum called Hagity. This happens in all our second-year classes and this is an excellent example of one of our areas of focus in our vision for the future. Under the theme of achievement and performance for the future. We have tried different innovative methods to improve in this field. Those who used these tools had great success. So, we have expanded this first level. In addition, at the beginning of this year all of our second-grade teachers participated in a professional development event that we call Reading Week, and they participated in this week focused on literacy. As a very effective structure for our students, we provided teachers with this training to use in their
065classes. So, we went from the first stage, universal instruction, to stage number two, which is specific intervention, and we provide specific interventions for certain groups of students. Literacy support dedicated to teachers in each primary school depending on the need. But every primary site has at least one literacy support teacher and they provide that specific support to students who are recognized as needing that extra help. One particular resource that I'm going to mention because we recognize that some of the schools that are using it are working is something called SIPS. Its acronym SPPS stands for Systematic Instruction for Phonetic Recognition, and we are going to provide this program to all our literacy support teachers in all schools for them to use in the classroom. That is the second stage of support, that specific help depending on
066the needs of the students. And then the third stage is intensive intervention, which is administered as needed for specific children who demonstrate the need. So, moving forward, as I mentioned, there are some things happening outside the classroom that also promote that literacy culture in our district. Ah, other cabinet members are participating and other administrators have also become involved in this process. And we want to highlight, for example, the superintendent's reading challenge. Here in the first photo on the left, Dr. Hensen takes the lead in that challenge at the district level, urging families to read, helping them keep track of the minutes they spend reading. And there have been several classes and schools that have fully participated in this challenge. Also under the leadership of our technology team, Ms. Ford and Ms. Gonzalez, they have expanded
067a program called Mystery Readers. Yeah, and it's just like it sounds. Programs or appointments are made for one of our board members or cabinet members to read to groups of children and share their love of reading with our students in schools. And another thing we've done, thanks to Mrs. Ford and her team, is the book vending machines . It's an exciting element, an excellent way to be able to give students books as rewards in schools. We even have one at the district's adult education center. Many of our students are in the adult school and are parents of students in the school. So, together they are promoting a love of reading. In the photo on the right you can see the first event where the existence of these book vending machines was revealed and it is
068having an impact throughout the district. So, when we put energy and resources into something, we want to make sure it's going to be successful. We see our progress. We want to make sure that the things we're trying, whether in one school or across the entire district, are effective, that there's something that shows growth, that it's really improving the literacy of our students. The primary way we measure this is through an assessment known by its acronym NWA. What it measures is assigning each student a growth goal each time they take the assessment, and each time they take it, it increases the goal. So, through that system we can measure whether students are achieving their goals or not. We were able to compare last year's winter with this year's winter and see how many of them achieved
069their growth targets. 26% managed to achieve their goals. So, 26% of our students performed better than 80% of all students in the country. Then we had 16% of the students who did better than 60% of the students in the country, and then 15% who did better than 40% of all the students in the country. as a way to compare their progress. Another thing I want to add, since I mentioned it a moment ago, is that we have literacy support teachers in schools. When we take the NWEA data and separate it by grade level and compare it to the students who are receiving help from those support teachers, we can make comparisons and see that those students are progressing at a faster rate than their peers. So we can appreciate that teachers are dedicating a lot
070of time and energy to the progress of our students. So, looking ahead, some things we can expect are that we will continue to invest in the program and in our future literacy success. We will continue with the SIPS program, known by its acronym SPPs. We are going to implement it in grades Kindergarten through 2, and then we are going to do it at the district level, in all grades from kindergarten through 2. We're going to buy the curriculum and implement it at all those grade levels. Then also regarding professional learning, as I just mentioned, that is the comprehensive training that we are going to provide to teachers for the effective use of the Seps program and it will be like a reminder to refresh their memory. for kindergarten through two-year-olds and will be optional for
071teachers of three through six-year-olds. We are also providing letters training, known by its acronym LS, employing some specific grants for preschool classes. And all of this training is aligned with the standards for the science of reading. These are things that are based on research, that are successful, that provide genuine help for our students. And finally, we are also going to implement another tool called [Music], which is a system to identify those who are having difficulties with reading. It is also a state mandate that we have this system up and running by next year. And the state gave us a list of four options and we chose two of those four because two of them didn't have a Spanish option and we needed that possibility. So, we chose two that have support in Spanish and the
072recommendation that came from the team of teachers who helped us with this process to examine each option was very much in favor of the one called McLass Devils. The reason again is because it is available in Spanish because teachers are already familiar with the Devils foundation. Other acronyms include DIBELS, which is a paper-and-pencil assessment, and this is a digital form of that same assessment that teachers already know, are familiar with, and strongly recommend. And it's a digital platform that's easy to use, aligned with our priorities of limitless literacy for the future. So let's prepare our teachers to use these tools. All these efforts involve all our associates, including board members, cabinet members, and other administrators; you can all see the photos that underline the joint effort required. So thank you. I know that maybe at
073least one question. Syndica Bradford has a question. When it comes to measuring your progress, you have confidence in the data, because if it's not reliable data, it 's simply opinions. They are aware of the reasons why these significant increases were achieved—the 26%, 16%, and 15% that he mentioned earlier—and he says, "Yes, we have confidence in the data. When we administer the NWEA test, we have our technology team that helps us break down that data so we can examine it from various perspectives—individually, by school, and so on. We know what kind of support they've been receiving, which teachers they've been working with, and we can know exactly what resources contributed to those increases." You must be very pleased with this process, and he says, "Yes, I'm very excited about it. Thank you. Congratulations to the team.
074Any other questions or comments?" " No, I love the content. This is a critical component in the future development of our students. Having these tools available in elementary schools is fantastic. I personally love reading. For me, it's like an escape. It's a way to get away from real life, read a story, and not think about so many things. So I'm excited to see the progress you will make." And for the updates we're going to receive. Oh, we're going to go back because there was another request to comment that we missed, and we're going to honor your wish to comment. Print the button on the microphone. We're going to give you a few minutes to speak. Hi, my name is Ariel, and I want to share with you my journey through middle school. I attended in
075person and online. I was labeled aggressive at school and recommended for expulsion. I was given the opportunity to go to Miraloma to start over, from scratch. And on the first day, I met Ms. Bullis, and she told me that what had happened in the past didn't matter to me anymore, but that I would have to be responsible for my actions at Miraloma. She never gave up on me, even when I wasn't behaving so well. Even when she earned my trust and was kind to me, she taught me how to ask for help when I wasn't having a good day or how to resolve conflicts at school. I also met Mr. Wells, who has been a great support and someone I can rely on at school. When I was angry or when I wanted to misbehave,
076I would tell myself, "Ariel, you have to stop, you have to stop and think, it helps me to stop. What they have done has had a positive impact on my life and I want you to know that and for this to be an example that other students can reach their potential. I wish every school had a Mrs. Bols and Mr. Wells when they face difficulties. And that's all. Thank you, Ariel. Have a pleasant afternoon and good luck in the future. Let's move on to article 5. other administrative reports or written communications. We have the latest Jurupa video, from the Jurupa experience, to share with you for this school year. Oh, and I want to thank the communications team for putting all of this to work, and I hope you enjoy this. Now we're going to
077move on to the public hearing. It's something that's been said before. Public hearing on the initial proposal for Nagurupa. Mrs. Hernandez. Thank you. Chairwoman. Reel. As required by law and council policy, the council must hold a public hearing on the proposed initial negotiations for the 2025-2026 school year. The purpose of this public hearing is to provide an opportunity for the public to express their views to the council on the initial proposal, which includes supporting materials. President Re, please formally open a public hearing on ANJUPA's initial negotiation proposal . After the public comments or questions, the public hearing should be formally closed. Thank you. Okay, at this time we are going to open the public hearing on the initial proposal for the agnization of NG Grupa. Are there any questions or comments from the audience? There
078are no questions or comments. Okay. We are going to formally close this public hearing . Article E2, public hearing on the initial proposal of agnations with NAG Jurupa. Mr. Hernandez, ah, it's the same note, but now with nag Jurupa we should combine them. Okay, now we're going to open the public hearing on the initial proposal for negotiations with Nag Jurupa. Mr. Hernandez, thank you President Rigo. Apologies for the repetition, but as required by law and council policy, the council must hold a public hearing on the initial proposed negotiations for the 2025-2026 school year. The purpose of this public hearing is to provide an opportunity for the public to express their opinion to the council on the initial negotiation proposal, which includes supporting materials. Now, President Rego, please formally open a public hearing on the initial
079proposal for negotiations with NG Furupa. Okay. Officially and formally, at this time I would like to open the public hearing on the initial proposal for negotiations with Naj Jurupa. Any questions or comments from the audience? There are none. Okay. This public hearing has been formally closed. Article 3. Public hearing on the initial proposal for water rights of CSA Jurupa. Mr. Hernandez. Thank you. Again. President Rigo. How does the law require it? the council's policy. The council must hold a public hearing on SEA Jurupa's initial negotiation proposal for the 2025-2026 school year. The purpose of this public hearing is to provide an opportunity for the public to express their views to the council on the initial negotiation proposal, which includes supporting materials. President Rego, ah, please formally open a public hearing on CEA Jurupa's initial negotiation
080proposal. At this time I would like to open the public hearing on the initial negotiation proposal. from SURUPA. Do you have any questions or comments? There isn't one. Okay. This public hearing has been formally closed. Article E4, hearing on the initial proposal for negotiations with CSEA Jurupa. Mrs. Hernandez, thank you. President Rego, as required by law and council policy, the Council must hold a public hearing on the initial proposal for negotiations with CSA Jurupa for the 2025-26 school year. The purpose of this public hearing is to give the public an opportunity to express their opinion to the council on the initial negotiation proposal included in the supporting materials. President Rego, please formally open a public hearing on the initial proposal for negotiations with CSEA Jurupa. At this time I would like to formally open the
081public hearing on the initial proposal for negotiations with CSEA Jurupa. Any questions or comments from the audience? There are none. So we are going to formally close the public hearing on the initial proposal for negotiations with CSE Ajurupa. Now we will move on to approving articles F1 to J11. Ah, those are the agenda items F1 up to item J 11. Approve, adopt the elements of routine action by consent. I have a motion to vote on items F1 through J11. The motion was made by Trustee Bradford and it was founded by Trustee Philex. Any questions or comments? No, then let's vote. Okay. Articles F1 to J11 were approved by a vote of 5 to 0 . Now we will continue to the action session. Article K1, approve the reading difficulties detection instrument for adoption. As I
082mentioned a few minutes ago during the literacy report, recent state legislation requires California school districts to adopt a reading difficulties assessment tool by June 30, 2025, for all kindergarten through second grade students in the 2026 school year. This helps us identify students who will have reading difficulties so we can address them as early as possible. will provide appropriate interventions and close performance gaps. The State Board of Education approved four assessment instruments for consideration, all of which were reviewed by a team that included several district teachers in the elementary grades at various school sites. The consensus among the district's teaching staff was in favor of the MCAS instrument. Therefore, the administration recommends that the Council approve the McLass assessment instrument for adoption and use beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. Along with this new requirement, the
083State has allocated funds that will be used for the professional development of teachers who will use the assessment instrument. Professional development will begin during the month of May with additional opportunities when we return to school in August. I have a motion to try. Very good. Motion made by trustee Felix, seconded by trustee Ortiz Cornejo. Questions or discussion. questions regarding this. Very good. How will teachers use the results from the screening tool? Good question. As I mentioned, you will have the results. Many teachers are already familiar with this system, but now it's in digital format. They will be able to organize that data, analyze the results, and plan the specific interventions that students need to improve. Then they will also be able to continue monitoring their progress throughout the year, and that is exciting too. When
084will the assessment be administered? Uh, it's a requirement, we have to do it at the beginning of the school year. So we'll wait a few weeks for the first and second graders. We will administer it every September and for kindergarteners every December. And for any student who happens to need help, we will continue to assess them periodically to measure their progress. So, is it easy to manage or does it take time? Um, is this something quick or is it like individualized education plans that can take up to 30 days? It's a 5- minute assessment. 5 minutes with each student. Oh, and it's done on a personalized level, one-on-one with the teacher. Go ahead , then. Very good. Let's vote. Very good, it seems this 5-star assessment tool was approved. Article K2, tender award number 242506
085PD, classroom construction project in Pety. Mrs. Ford, thank you, Royal President. On March 24, 2025, the district staff requested bids for the on- site relocation of six existing portable classrooms and the construction of seven new kindergarten and transitional kindergarten classrooms at Pety Elementary School . On April 22, 2025, the district staff opened 93 bids. The supporting material includes the timeline of all bids received with a note of any irregularities or problems that occurred during the bid review process. During the review of the offer, a proposal was received from Rancho Pacific Electric alleging that the bidder with the lowest offer in category 18, Southern California West Coast Electric, did not have all the required licenses listed in the offer specifications. District staff confirmed that the company located in California West Coast does not possess a C7
086license, which is a requirement for this tender in category 18. Therefore, the bid from SA in California West Coast Electr must be considered non- compliant. District staff confirmed that the appropriate company official signed the bid and that it is not necessary for the subcontractor in question to be listed, but therefore the administration recommends that the items be examined as they are minor irregularities in the Pacific Electric Ranch bid and that the desired proposal from California West Electric be rejected. One question: Cindy Caplin is in category 6, where she's rejecting all three. What's the reason for the rejection? The one with water and a roof. Water roofing. Let me confirm. That was a late change in the proposal that caused them to be disqualified. Okay, Bradford. They hope to finish this project this year. I don't
087believe it . It will also be implemented during the school year. Forward. That was my question to Trustee Philix. Roughly how long will this project take? 2 years. Ah, not quite that long , but we're estimating they'll finish in October or November, weather permitting. Ah, yes, but if there are problems, we have to keep all of that in mind as well. I'm excited about this project. When we applied, we also applied for four primary schools and had to prioritize the one with the greatest need. So, Petley, Petley School was the priority and it was what it was. There's about $5.8 million of the grant, and what's left we're going to use from the double measure, funds we received from the state to finish that project. Let's vote. The motion was made by trustee Filex and
088seconded by trustee Plen. Ah. With a vote of 5 to 0. Tender award number 242506, Petley school project, was approved . Very good. Final comments from the Blen Trustee Council . I have no comment. Congratulations to all our graduating students. Uh, I hope I can attend some of your events. Bradford Syndicate. I also have no further comments, just thank you for joining us tonight to hear the news and activities of our district based on the dedication of our employees, teachers, classified staff members and also students. And thank you to you as well, my colleagues here on the council. Trustee Felix, welcome back. Trustee Karen, we miss you . I have no comments, just preparing for this week, for graduation. Thank you for inviting us. I know there will be mixed feelings revisiting the school, but
089I will be very happy to be there . Trustee Ortiz Cornejo, I have no comment. Have a good night. I have a few updates. We had a district charitable foundation meeting this afternoon and were able to provide a few additional scholarships that will be presented at schools this week for some senior students . I am very happy to see that many are applying for these scholarships, and thank you to the career centers for sharing and communicating this information with the teachers to give as many students as possible the opportunity to apply. There will be graduations in the coming weeks, and there will also be a lot of activity. I am beyond proud of our students and what they have achieved and what they will achieve. I hope they return to the district to work here
090in the community, but it's also summer, so it's time to rest a little. I hope to see the administration take some vacations, disconnect a little, and also the parents and those who are working, and the students who have been working hard all year, enjoy their summer safely, have fun, enjoy the weather, and enjoy reading too. That's all I have. Dr. Hensen, final comments. Thank you, President Rigo. I know we want to end things, but I want to mention two things quickly. As Trustee Felix mentioned, we are very happy to have Trustee Radford with us. We are very happy about your successful surgery and also about your speedy recovery. I also want to take this opportunity to congratulate Trustee Feliz Ortiz Cornejo on her recognition. I know she is very humble and wouldn't mention it herself,
091but she was recognized as one of six women in District 58 for Woman of the Year by Assemblywoman Cornej Castillo. We are very proud of you and how you represent the district so happily and proudly. As I also mentioned, the Riverside Philharmonic accompanied Rubido students, from the student choir, for an event at the Ihan concert center. And it was very inspiring to see our students sitting side-by-side with professional musicians and playing along with them. And I was thrilled because they also invited other students, former students of Rubido. One came from Victorville, another from southern Orange County to return and sing with the students who participated in this event. And at the end of the night, when they were able to play together with the Philharmonic, the Philharmonic musicians gave their first chair to one of
092our students. It was so much fun, so cool. After the event, some of the children were crying because it was so impactful for them to be part of that event. It was a successful event. We hope to be able to hold similar events in the future and continue this partnership with the philharmonic. And then, to echo what you've said, it's the last official meeting of the school year. So I want to thank all of our employees, teachers, administrators, and classified staff who work hard to support our students. I am also grateful for our students and their hard work this year as well, and our senior students who are going on to continue their careers in life, and I hope they will be successful in their careers and in their lives based on the experiences they
093learned here in the Jurupa district. So we're always excited because it's a very exciting, very energetic time of the year and we know you'll enjoy the experience. Thank you all for everything you do as council members, for being leaders in our district, and for keeping students at the center of everything we do. Dr. Hensen, I want to add that perhaps you don't know this, but the Riverside Philharmonic is not only made up of professional musicians from Riverside, but also from Hollywood. It has even been said that Riverside owns the best musicians in Hollywood. They've even recorded them; they've recorded music for many film soundtrack albums . And that's it. Enjoy your summer.