001Testing, testing, testing. Okay. Testing. I got you. You guys ready? >> You ready? >> Yep. >> Hello. Hello and welcome in www.hs.n board meeting at 4:30 p.m. Library 24 stage department >> close session agenda code discipline section 597ation code section 59969 conference council anticipated litigation significance for future litigation pursuant to government code 519 56 conference lab superintendent employee organizations and honor employees management certificate of management and confidential employees evaluation >> an opportunity for board members members of the buffet to address the board on any items described Did this agenda close for session? >> Do we have any comments? >> We do know. >> Thank you. Thank you. [Applause] Good afternoon. >> Good afternoon. Thank you for joining us. Thank you for joining us. We're going to reconvene session at 5:37 p.m. >> Announcements. announce the
002concession of all the concessions of the board of trustees in real life in real ww.sc You would just please rise for rise. Right hand over your heart. Ready. Ready. Begin to the flag of the United States of America for one nation. One nation for all. Thank you. Thank you. Welcome. Jones vice president Jones vice president >> present is absent today. >> Paul Christensen Christensen trustee. >> Chris Haskell trustee >> Chris Haskellustendas. the informal review of informal reviewing norms norms. >> The board of trustees the board of trustes are that we are that we be respectful be approachable. >> Be approachable. >> Be openminded. >> Be communicating with no surprises. >> Be communicated with no surprises. >> Be willing to listen. >> Be prepared. >> And be trusted. >> Report from close session. >> Public employment
003discipline. >> Public employment. Released government. Nothing to report. Conference with legal counseling litigation code section 5959. Nothing to report. Nothing to report. >> Conference with legal counsel. Anticipating litigation pursuant to government code. >> Conference with labor negotiations. >> Labor negotiations. Government code section 595.6. District negotiator is superintendent. Employee organizations are FHSTA and SEIU, unrepresented employees, classified management, certificate management, and confidential employees. Next, superintendent evaluation of future report. We will now adopt the agenda. Can I get a motion, please? >> I move the board adopt the agenda for the regular meeting of August 13, 2025 as presented. I'd like to second, but I have a question. In close session, we discussed continuing close session after. Would we require the change to the agenda to do that? >> No, you've made the announcement. So, we would reconvene
004to close session after the board meeting and then come back and close. >> Thank you. Moved by Mr. Haskell, second by Mr. Jones. Any other comments or questions? None. Mr. Kalia votes I. >> Mr. Christensen. >> Hi. >> Mr. Haskell. >> Hi. >> Mr. Jones. >> Hi. >> And Miss is absent. Recognitions. ROC students. >> Yes. At this time, I'd like to invite Chief Officer Ross to he can tell us about all the wonderful things that program students do. >> Yeah. So, I would like to share to you about make sure everyone understands what JAB, you know, means and what it represents. Jab stands for junior ROC leadership and academic bowl. Um they do there's a week long before we get there army only leadership thing and then there's the academic bowl. The academic bowl
005only brings the top 3% of the programs throughout the nation. Um there's over 3,000 JOTC's when you take all services, but for Marine Corps specifically, there are 245 programs throughout the country at any given time. And only the top eight Marine Corps teams get to go there and you've got to qualify by winning and placing. And with that stated, I want to make sure you understand about your Cber Warriors here in the ROC program. They've been to this national competition in 2019. They didn't go in 2020 because of co there wasn't one, but they've been there every year since. So that's six total times in the five consecutive years that they've been there at this competition. And that's quite an accomplishment to just, you know, to be there at this thing. The one the one
006big reason why I definitely wanted to recognize this team. Um, you know, I got Tina Vu who's a senior this year. I have Presley Even who's a senior. And I got Ryan Ston who's a senior. And we also have Sam Howard who couldn't make it here this evening. But this team scored the highest overall yet of one of our teams. They scored 200 points in each round. Um they did this. They they even beat the fourth place Marine Corps team by 180 points. >> They they're they only two losses against Marine Corps teams happen to be against the number one and number two Marine Corps teams that finish that way. and they lost to the number one Marine Corps team by only 30 points. And that team wound up going on and winning the whole
007thing. They are the the all service national champions this year. The first time a Marine Corps team has won that. >> Um and and so I can't say enough on the accomplishments of how our team better and better and how >> and how proud I am of their performance this year. And that's why thank you for this opportunity. >> Thank you. Any comments from >> any comments from students? >> Any comments? Anything you want to say? >> Yes, I can share a bit about it. Um, so I in my opinion it was an absolute honor to be able to go this year. It was my first year going um and I really appreciate it for us students to be able to go to DC over the summer and be able to experience the culture there
008and learn what it's like. learn more about our government in addition to just the competition and being able to participate in such an opportunity. So thank them and thank you for >> Yeah. No, I do have to say I forgot about this. This was something new this year. One of the requirements they had for all the teams is all the teams had to pick a specific historical site and they had to do research and do a a Tik Tok. I'm not I'm sorry. I'm not into these things. Uh social media post of some sort video. Um and and I learned something pretty cool. So Ryan, please share with us real quick who we chose and and who that person is real quick. >> Uh we chose Thomas Gay, who's the founder of Gideette University uh
009University for deaf students to continue learning into university. >> And I'd like to share that how he chose that particular thing to do from attending ASL class here at school. And one day teacher mentioned this particular university and some of that history. We actually went to that university. And what I was really impressed about the overall thing is you have most of those teams and schools probably went to the National Mall and picked one of those regular tourist things and here we are. We're off beat and you know at a completely different you know location and so again just no reason for Warriors. So >> I just I just had a comment. >> I just had a comment. >> You guys doing a phenomenal job. You guys doing a phenomenal job >> program. >> We
010run into you guys occasionally. >> Run into you guys occasionally. >> Calling Joe on the street. >> Coming on the street. >> And none of the students would know. >> And none other students would know who I am. And >> Always been respectful, polite and kind. >> It always stands out to me how awesome they are >> to everyone that that they come across. >> My son do a bunch of push-ups. Do a bunch of push-ups. >> Push-ups. push-ups ever since, >> which is bad for me cuz I'm he's made me do push-ups, but um the impression that you guys give the younger generation is um probably something you don't realize, but um walking around the streets and seeing you guys involved in different activities and things, the younger generation looks at you guys with
011so much pride and respect and that should be noted because the program is so great. So, we appreciate it. >> Thank you. And before you go, I'd like to share with the board that Tina Vu is [Applause] >> Thank you. Next, we have a presentation from the agricultural agriculture department. >> Yes. And we have um our students here today as well as our spokesperson. >> Yes. >> All right. Hope everyone can hear me. Uh good morning or good afternoon actually. I'm going to reasoner. I'm currently serving as the follow president. I do water polo student athlete. I try to do everything I can at FFA. Adrian's here. >> So, hi guys. My name is Adrian serving as this year's chapter chaplain and this year I'm doing under project. And so we were here to ask
012ask to talk about our ad barbecue which is where we host a barbecue that's been going on for over 50 years longer than Mr. Senior Ser teacher has been here. We serve our admin classified and certified and our teachers. We had over 140 classified and certified teachers and staff come to our barbecue and it was so amazing. I'd like to recognize well our chapter officer team. We only have Adrian here, but we got seven other people on our team. We also had a bunch of chapter volunteers that came and helped. And it was just so nice to serve our community of Fbrook High School because they've given us so much. So, why not give back in every way possible that we can. So, we're going to give them a good time. We ruffled off t-shirts
013and overall it just went absolutely wonderful. So, thank you so much for letting us have you guys last Thursday and I hope that we can do it even better next year. >> Just want to give you kudos at the barbecue lunch and um the way you guys grab the u the tickets, the t-shirts, um giveaways was awesome. Um people were energized, staff members were happy, excited competing against one another and it was all that money. So that was really cool to see just how you led the entire thing and your uh care and you ran everything really well. >> Thank you. >> All of you >> and I'd like to Yes, the students do >> the students do an amazing job. Um but we are always looking out for student safety and the teachers have
014to help out and the fact that our um FFA department teachers Doug Senior, Margaret Chapman, um Sabrina Stanway who is not with us is on leave but a substitute that we have that uh is also very knowledgeable in agriculture give up their time or they could be prepping their classrooms and this year they had a lot of work because they are moving into brand new facilities. Um, but they give up their entire morning. They still attend the required meetings that they have to be at, which is a surprise. They don't use this as an excuse to not to. Um, but they give up their time for their colleagues and that says a lot. So, Doug, thank you. It's setting up such a great example for your students that that see that and I think they
015follow the example of of the adults and that's why they go all out um when they're hosting us. So, thank you and thank you students for all that you do. Thank you so much. Thank you. >> Thank you, sir. Next, we have presentations from Foundation of joined by my esteemed colleagues from the department of health of human services and we have Dr. Kimberly Gordina and we have Carrie Ratelli and Herma RmIrez um and our team here too. Um Today's a special occasion uh as we proudly welcome the Fall Union High School District as our newest Live Well San Diego partner. Uh the recognition is more than just a formality. Uh we um it's a heartfelt acknowledgement of the district's unwavering dedication to its students. Uh through tireless effort and deep committed commitment, we recognize the
016Falberg Union High School District uh which has worked to ensure that every student is prepared for success by investing in the whole student. We're not just shaping futures. We're shaping leaders, innovators, and compassionate citizens ready to thrive in a complex world. Uh this is the heart of our mission and is what what makes our work so powerful. so meaningful and so full of hope. Fallwork's efforts reflect the spirit of the LiveWell San Diego, creating meaningful opportunities for engagement and promoting a culture of wellness, connection, and shared responsibility. We are inspired by your leadership and honored to celebrate this important milestone with you today. And now I'd like to invite Dr. Kimberly Gerardini to share some more details about the San Diego Live Wild Vision. Thank you. >> Thank you, Adrian. Good evening. It's so nice
017to be here with all of you. I'm Dr. Kimberly Gerardina. I have the pleasure of serving as the deputy chief administrative officer for the Health and Human Services Agency for the County of San Diego. Uh and we um really have spearheaded our Livewell San Diego efforts within the Health and Human Services Agency. So, it's really exciting to get to be here with all of you at Palver Brook Union High School District to officially celebrate you all becoming a LiveWell partner. Um, I know that you have heard a lot already about Live Well San Diego, but for those of you who haven't, um, or you might be hearing about it for the first time, Live Well San Diego is really our vision for a region that is healthy, safe, and thriving. It means coming together with
018community partners like you uh to really bring better resources, better support, and make sure that we can better meet the needs of our community. We know that we do that better when we're all working together. And so today is really about um not just a new partnership, but really increase collaboration so that we can make sure that our students and our families and our broader Fwork community really have the resources and support that they need. Uh this is not new. We have all been working together for a very long time. And so events like our um trunk retreat events where we can bring together a lot of fun but also bring together resources, our college and career fairs that help open doors of opportunity for our students. There have already been a number of ways
019that we have all been partnering together. And so it's really exciting that we get to make this official. Um you get an official live well San Diego proclamation from our board of supervisors. And so we are here to actually give that to you tonight. I get to read a few lines officially from the proclamation. So whereas Fall Brook Union High School District aims to collaborate on programs that address the unique needs of their rural student population such as inviting organizations to participate in school events to provide information tables on community resources, college and career opportunities, and work-based learning activities. And whereas Fber Brook Union High School District is committed to continuing to advance the regional Livewell San Diego vision in pursuit of a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Now therefore, be it proclaimed
020by members of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors on this 13th day of August, 2025 that they commend the Fall Brook Union High School District for its outstanding service, leadership, and commitment to the health and wellness of county residents and do hereby declare this day to be Fbrook Union High School District Day throughout San Diego County. So, congratulations, Frook Union High School District. Thank you. >> Proclamation proclamation. [Applause] Thank you very much. Thank you so much. [Applause] Thank you. Now we will move on to public comments. >> The former Union High School District Board of Education encourages and invites the public to comment on agenda and non-aggenda items. Individual speakers will be limited to three minutes. Per legislation 19 uh 1292, the board will give twice the limited time to a member of the
021public who utilizes translated technology assistance to address the board. >> Total public input on any one subject will be limited to 20 minutes and may be extended at the discretion of the board president. >> Comments on non-aggenda items will be heard at this time. Comments on an agenda item may be taken at this time or the or when the agenda item is discussed by the board. Speakers will be called in order by topic and card is submitted. The district silence should not be mistaken for agreement with public comments. Rather, the board remains silent to comply with California law and avoid legal entanglements and or to protect the privacy of those involved. Do we have any public comments? >> We do. The first speaker is uh Francesca Max and um there is no agenda item listed.
022>> I'm just giving my minutes if I need to pass those on to the next public speaker, Mr. Lucia. >> Is that something? >> Of course. >> Um Jeff Lucia on the non-aggenda. Mr. Can you set it for >> We're going to wait for the timer. >> Time 30 seconds. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> I hope it's still a good evening, board members. Uh my name is Jeff Lucia and I'm the parent of two seniors at Fbrook High School and I also serve as the vice president of the water polo boosters for the boys and girls teams. and I'm here tonight to call your attention to an alarming trend at the high school concerning changes that are being made to sports programs with little or no communication with coaches, parents, or even the athletic
023director. You may have seen the recent article, Village News, front page, detailing how the wrestling team was displaced from their practice room and placed in another room that's too small to even accommodate a standard size wrestling mat. According to the article, this change was made without consulting the wrestling coach or the athletic director. The article also states, and I quote, "A maintenance staff member rather than an administrative staff member, confirmed that the wrestling programs would be losing the room. Not even Pat Walker, who as I'm sure you know is the athletic director, nor Frook High School assistant principal Steve Martinez had been told." And also, according to the article, when the wrestling coach sought a meeting with Principal Lauren Jones, he got no response. Following this pattern of behind-the-scenes maneuvering, the school administration also recently
024removed the boys water varsity water polo coach from fifth period swim and the team members were assigned to the athletic director for fifth period. All of this occurred without consulting or indeed any communication with the coach, parents or athletic director. I'm here tonight along with a group of concerned parents, community members, and voters to alert you to this pattern of unaccountable, non-transparent, behind closed doors decision-making impacting the school's athletic programs and to notify you that this community will not tolerate further changes or cuts of this nature to athletic programs. If the school's administration wishes to make cuts to any program, it's their obligation and duty to pursue them in an open and transparent process with the involvement of all stakeholders. I shouldn't have to remind you of the benefits of high school athletic programs. In
025an era of skylock skyrocketing childhood obesity and incidence of diabetes, athletics provide our students with a mechanism for regular vigorous physical activity. Participation in school athletics has been linked to increased test scores, higher graduation rates, higher participation uh beg pardon, higher higher attendance rates, and increased self-esteem and self uh confidence. And equally important, athletics provide many students with a vital pathway to college admissions and scholarships. Together with the parents and community members gathered here tonight and on behalf of countless others who are unable to attend in person, but share those concerns, I urge you to pay attention to what's going on in the high school athletic programs to hold the administration accountable to fair and transparent decision-making processes and to do everything in your power to support the scholar athletes who make us so proud.
026Thank you and go Warriors. >> Thank you. >> Do you need extra time? >> Thank you. Thank you. >> There are no other >> communication. Communication and reports. Report from Gooding. Welcome to the first week of school. Um, a couple things I'll share with you from this first three days. Um, obviously we started school on Monday. Uh, our students have already been engaging this week in a variety of school activities. Um, has been running some lunch activities for us and a first day of school pep rally. Um even our program after school had some students here working on some homework support. Um but prior to all of that obviously we there's a lot of stuff that happens behind the scenes. So our staff was here last week um engaging in a variety of meetings from
027the site leadership level all the way up to district level. I'm enjoying that time together. You heard a little bit from dinner about that as well. Um, and then the week prior to that, we welcomed about 1500 students onto campus through registration, which is a pretty solid number of our kids coming through. Um, speaking of textbooks, getting their school yearbook photo taken. Um, and a huge thank you to our ASB for being there to support PTSA um, clubs program staff, uh, Miss Smith, our yearbook, uh, teacher and coordinator, was here making sure everybody's photos looked nice and were able to be taken that day. We needed a ton of students here helping as well, which we appreciate. Um I did want to share that one of the things we're focusing on as a school site
028and staff uh which we hope also is um part of everything we communicate to um uh families and to students is that we're our goal is to elevate um so to lift each other up um staff students and families through some shared leadership some engagement and then collaborate growth as a school site. That's been my focus with staff as we kick off this year. Any questions for me? Any comments or questions? >> Any comments or questions? >> Thank you for being the registration. >> Good evening. Welcome back. So, both Ivy and Oasis has had an excellent start to the school year. We have very smooth opening for both schools. This year at Ivy, our theme for this year is focused on the power of projection and promise for our students. And as you are aware
029or may be aware, Ivy is currently in CSI, which if you're not as familiar with that acronym is comprehensive support and improvement. So, we're a school that is continuing to look at ways to improve our instruction and support our students. And as part of that funding allocation this year, we have partnered with Dr. Victor Rios and the scholar system to provide a series of staff workshops and professional developments as well as community and parent workshops that are going to focus around our theme of empowering our at promise youth. Um some of you may have seen some of the clips on social media media Dr. Victor Rios presented at our as our keynote speaker at our staff opener this year and I know our staff members were profoundly impacted by his message and we have a
030firm belief that this series of workshops is going to really helped further drive our goal of ensuring the success of every student and we're looking at further promoting those opportunities this year. Oasis also had a really strong start. We are f current currently at 100% capacity which is new for us. We we don't typically start that way, but it's a testament to the strength of that school. So, um I'm working with our superintendent and our directors to look at ways that we can add some additional seats for students who are looking to pursue an independent study platform. This year, we're really focusing on increasing our dual enrollment opportunities with our students both at IV and Oasis. Independent study provides a perfect platform of flexibility that is conducive to a dual enrollment program. And so our
031hope is that in addition to using strategic scheduling with our independent students to provide A throughG diploma tracks, we are also going to be able to provide students with the opportunity with A through G + 12 because research supports that if we can provide our students access to college courses while in high school, they'll have their f feet firmly planted in the pursuit of post-secary education and a higher rate of success. So those are a couple of the things we're working on at both of our alternative ed schools this year. Do I Does anyone have any questions for us? >> Well, for me, >> you mentioned 100%. Is there a weight list? >> Is there a weight list? >> We just had a student informally go on the wait list today. So, we go through
032a review process, but we're looking to remedy that. >> Do you know what your turn is? >> Turn around is as far as like 100% do you traditionally have a few drop out, go back to the high school or do they >> it was there and they stay. It can vary on a case-byase basis by ed code. Um if a student finds that that's not the correct platform for them, we have to return them to the high school within 5 days of the request. So um we usually see a big influx in shifts around the trimester and also at the end of the semester, but I know we won't wait that long to find a remedy for kids who are needing immediate place. >> I think that's all great news. Um or 100% capacity. You
033want a wait list. It shows that you're doing a great job of, you know, coordinating that and building the students up, giving them that independence. Good job. >> Thank you. >> I just want to give you props on your um the work that's being done at Oasis. I know that over the summer graduate from Oasis who's um playing at the division where they love professional soccer. So, his parents and I spoke and he was really uh thankful for the opportunity to continue to study while being in the academy. So that flexibility is something that made it possible for him to graduate from high which is where he wanted to or from the for district and still continue his his dreams of being become a professional soccer player. >> That young man was actually our saludiatoran
034this year. >> Yeah. >> And actually our board representative or the young lady who served as our board rep is um speaking of dual enrollment, she is on track to graduate this year with an associates degree. So good things are happening. Another question you have. >> Thank you. >> All right. Thank you. >> Next we have report from board members. Would anyone like I'll just go real quick. Um Mr. Lucia as as we don't we don't um comment on the public comments. If you're able to leave your phone number for me, I'd be happy to give you a call and give you some background information what I can share of uh the circumstances and and just to give you some clarity to it just so you you are being heard. There is discussion. I I
035have fielded a lot of phone calls for um athletics and sports and coaches and things like that. But um there is a lot in the background that gets done that isn't shared. So if you're able to leave your phone number, I'd be happy to call you and kind of touch base with you and fill in some of the gaps if I'm able to. >> Thanks. said we do have that. >> Thank you all. >> Appreciate it. As far as any other report for me, that was just I wanted to jump in there and grab him, but I didn't have anything else to report. My daughter reported a good first couple of days, so things are good so far. >> Well, uh I was going to talk briefly about some of the things that were brought
036up um kind of from a high level. Uh, first of all, I think I'm pretty, but we really appreciate the public comment that's important for us to to hear and digest. Um, I also have been hearing about, reading about, and talking about uh these issues, specifically the uh talking to the wrestling team and the wrestling club in the newspaper. Um, it was unfortunate. I didn't see anything in the paper that where they reached out to the school for more clarification. I think there might be some things in that article that were um maybe assumed or not entirely entirely complete. In fact, I I think I heard a little bit of feedback him quoting the article that I don't think was entirely true. um sports, our academic success of our students, clubs, building our our youth
037is very important to to the board, to myself, everybody else up here. >> Uh that being said, we are trying to do the best we can with what we have. Uh in the case of the wrestling program, uh it's it's a question of space. Uh we're trying to do all these things. I wrestled here. a long time ago. Um, and it was not ideal then and and maybe it's a little bit different now. Um, but we're trying to do all these things both for athletics and for other things. Uh, if you kind of look over to the side here, you're going to see a lot of things pile up. That's uh because our IT department is using a room that is not ideal to try to do everything that they're doing here. information technology is
038so much more important now than it was 5 10 years ago. Um I believe uh all of our textbooks are available to our students online. All of our students have Chromebooks. All that takes a lot of work by these IT people. Um >> the point is the IT space is not adequate. So they were trying to move things around to do something that um impacted one of the sports somewhat at the moment would help all our students in other areas specifically moving the IT where they'd be able to support the school better and be able to take deliveries and things like this so they don't have to carry these boxes upstairs. >> All that to say is that there's we're we're aware of it. We're talking about it. There's a lot to the story that
039we're trying to kind of work out. So I think that's all I got for now. Thank you. Um congratulations on start of the school year. That's again what's most important is the the academic success uh and fulfillment of our students. So thank you. Go Warriors. I think >> I think the only thing that I was going to uh mention that I thought was uh relevant now just being as a new member of the board is my my oldest did uh first day of first grade today and it's been surreal to see how fast that's happened and I think it's been a good reminder for me to see how important the roles are for someone like us up here because we have some impact um on our children as they grow up. And so it just
040has kind of put in stark relief the importance of trying to manage all these moving parts, whether it's athletics, academics, logistics, finances, uh community outreach, and uh that relationship. And it just goes to show how important it is to have everyone work together because uh if you have kids, they grow up very fast and they are impacted by some of the decisions that we make every day. Everybody, >> thank you everybody for coming out. I really appreciate the public comments. Um, everybody who speaks the truth. We want to hear it and we really appreciate the feedback. >> Again, as I mentioned earlier, I attended the barbecue lunch and the tri tip. It was amazing. We even took we bought some, took some home, and we ate it that day that day. It was uh very
041delicious. Uh, also want to give big props to, you know, the school for hosting the pep rally. I think it was a great way for them to see the clubs, see the students um practices that were being executed during the summer and for them to see it in, you know, for the whole school to see it. It was great. The the dance, the cheer team, um the the uh the band and so on. Again, um as my colleagues here mentioned, we are definitely um committed to to sports. You know, I know that I've spoken to some of you before. I I grew up in, you know, on a ranch. I grew up, you know, working fields and just playing soccer was an opportunity that I got to explore the world. I got to see the
042beach. I got to see, you know, the mountains and I got to see that. So, that's what sports did for me. Um, and I know that mentioned in the past, I was a high school coach at Valley Center. So, I know what it takes to, you know, the commitment that our coaches have. Um, you know, and the sacrifices that they make. Uh, again, thank you everybody for your feedback. We really appreciate hearing from you. >> Report from superintendent Yes, I too am uh disappointed that people left before your reports and mine as some of the uh questions that were raised are being addressed through these reports. But I'm pleased to share several updates that reflect our district's ongoing commitment to student engagement, staff recognition, and responsible stewardship of our facilities. First, Brook's finest um is
043going to be changing a little bit. We are launching a new initiative where it will be studentled staff recognition. Bark's finest, as you know, empowers students. We're going to empower students to nominate staff members who have made a meaningful impact on their lives. Selected students will be invited to attend a board meeting and personally present the recognition to the nominated staff member. To further honor these individuals, each recognized staff member will receive a Fbrook Union High School District point of recognition, >> symbolizing our gratitude and the lasting impression they've made on their students. And of course, we'll continue to um allow colleagues to nominate colleagues for that honor. In alignment >> in alignment with education code 221.3 which prohibits the use of Native American names, imagery or mascots unless a public school receives written consent
044from a locally recognized tribe. I recently met with the executive board of the Paliban admission Indians. The purpose of the meeting was not to discuss the use of the warrior's name itself, but rather to engage in thoughtful dialogue regarding the various Native American imagery historically associated with the warrior's identity. The conversation was constructive and centered on cultural respect, representation, and the importance of tribal partnership in shaping how our district honors native heritage moving forward. The executive council was grateful for our thoughtfulness in reaching out to them first and have requested tours of the school as so many of their members are proud war Warrior warrior graduates. >> Our second annual spa day will be held on September 27th. The event blends elements of a career day with motivational workshops designed to inspire students and help
045them explore pathways to success. More details will be shared as the date approaches, but we're excited to build on last year's momentum and offer another enriching experience for our students. >> Contrary to rumors, wrestling and gymnastics are not being eliminated. This was publicly confirmed at the July 9th board meeting. Both programs remain active, supported, and scheduled in a way that avoids conflicts even as they share a centralized space that offers improved amenities and accessibility. High school gymnastics is a spring sport, whereas the wrestling team is a winter school sport. The new centralized location offers improved lighting, proximity to restrooms, and easier access to parking, enhancing safety and convenience for student athletes, particularly during the winter season's evening practices. Storage needs for wrestling, gymnastics, and basketball will be addressed through the use of the former ASB
046room located directly across from the gym, ensuring accessible and organized space for all three teams. The ASB room was relocated last year to a renovated space formally used by the digital media pathway in the 200 building. Our district continues to be a hub for athletic activity with many private clubs utilizing our facilities. These include Fbrook Rugby, Fbrook Football Boosters, Fbrook Athletic Swim Team or FAST, Fbrook Wrestling Club, and many others, many of which operate under the Amateur Athletic Union or hold a 501c3 nonprofit status. We recognize and appreciate the positive impact that these organizations have on our student athletes and athletic programs. However, it's important to reaffirm that our primary commitment is to our school sponsored CIF athletic teams. Facility usage is increasingly impacted and without a bond measure to expand or improve our infrastructure,
047we are limited in our ability to meet the growing demand. While we value our partnerships with these community organizations, we must prioritize equitable access for all students and ensure that district sponsored programs remain our top priority. Thank you for your continued support as we strive to balance opportunity, recognition, and responsible planning across our district. Thank you. >> Next, we have public hearing session. Sunshine negotiations proposal community high school district. Notice is hereby given that the board of trustees of the human high school district would conduct a public hearing regarding the bargaining proposal of the district with the service employee international sele. I would like to call >> I would like to call the public hearing for the sunshine negotiations proposal for the public high school district with SEIU Local 221 to order at 6:19 p.m.
048>> for the Union High School District. Notice here by gain that the board of trustees of the public high school district will conduct the public hearing regarding the marketing proposal of the district with the SEIU robot 221. >> Are there any public comments for the public hearing for the sunshine negotiations proposal? >> There are none. >> Let the record show that no one address the board regarding this topic. >> I adjourn the public hearing at 6 19 p.m. >> Thank you. >> Business services. >> Action item. Resolution number 012526. Resol resolution forward determination that the public unit District Energy Storage Project is sent on the California Environmental Quality Act decided to carry out the project and authorizing the filling of notice of exception. Can I get a motion? Yeah, I'll go ahead and motion that
049the board approve resolution number 01252.6 resolution for termination at the far high school district energy storage project is exempt from the California Environmental Protection Act and declaring carry out the project authorizing filing for notification exemption as presented. >> I'll second move by Mr. Jones, second by Mr. Christensen. Any comments or questions? >> None. Mr. Kai, Mr. Christensen. >> Hi, >> Mr. Haskell. >> Hi, >> Mr. Jones. >> Hi. >> Superintendent human resources information revised new and deleted board policies and administrative regulations and exhibits. The revised, new, and deleted board policies and administrative regulations are being presented as an information item for a first meeting and will return as an action item at the next board meeting. Ongoing reviews and updates are necessary with board policies and administrative regulations. This review enables the district to ensure
050the policies, regulations, exhibits, and bylaws conform to state and federal law. The district also compares its policies, regulations, exhibits, and bylaws with CSBA, California School Boards Association recommendations. Additionally, the review serves as a reminder to the governance team and staff of the operational principles and implementation guidelines for the district. There are currently >> revised >> the revised new board policies, administrative regulations and exhibits presented are informationational items for the first reading and will be placed on the next agenda for action. >> Thank you. >> Next action item, revise new deleted board policies and administrative regulation and exhibits. I move that the board approve in the second reading the revised new and completed board policies, administrative regulations, exhibits, and bylaws as presented. >> And all second. >> Thank you. Moved by Mr. Haskell, second by Mr.
051Jones. Any comments or questions? >> None. Mr. I Mr. Christensen. >> Hi. >> Mr. Haskell. >> Hi. >> Mr. Jones. >> Hi. Miss >> information update regarding school resource officer SRO. >> The superintendent will provide information update regarding the school resource officer SR. >> Yes. At the last board meeting, um Trusty Christensen requested an update on the progress on securing a school resource officer and I'd like to provide an update on our ongoing efforts to secure an SRO for the district. a priority that we have pursued with persistence and care since spring 2022. And I wanted to provide a little bit of background. During the 201516 academic year, Paul Fbrook High School had a school resource officer. The SRO was funded through the board of supervisors at no cost to the district and there was
052no cost to the district for the vehicle that the SRO used. However, the funding was only provided for one year. In the following year 2016117, Balk High School did not have a school resource officer. In 201718, an SRO returned to Balk High School beginning in midappril and through the end of the school year. The cost for the time was $18,24 and there was no charge for a vehicle. The temporary assignment was the result of incidents on campus. Since then, Balber High School has not had an SRO. In spring of 2022, I initiated discussions with Lieutenant Alder Hernandez of the Falbert Sheriff substation regarding our interest in an SRO. On June 21st, 2022, Lieutenant Hernandez presented a cost estimate to me and then board president Eddie Jones. The proposal included the purchase of a vehicle, which
053we determined was not feasible due to restrictions on gifting public funds. In fall 2023, under the leadership of Lieutenant Cla Delgado and Commander Robert Lopez, we revisited the proposal. While both expressed support, staffing shortages were a barrier and the vehicle purchase requirement persisted. Recognizing that vehicle purchases were not customary in Riverside County, I consulted the San Diego County Office of Education. Their research confirmed that the proposed $420,000 startup cost was unusually high compared to other districts in the county where the upper range was closer to 300,000. In response, I explored a cost sharing model with Fonsel Unified School District, Fber Union Elementary School District, and Bayico School District. All three initially agreed to the concept of a shared SRO based at Fber High School. At the board's request, I also investigated contracting and SRO through
054Palomar College. Unfortunately, staffing shortages halted that progress. In summer of 2024, I resumed discussions with Lieutenant McNeel and Commander Lopez. By October 2024, Lieutenant McNeel provided an updated cost breakdown which reflected a modest increase due to inflation and time elapse. In March 2025, I met with Sergeant Austin Smith, who requested written commitments from partner districts and offered funding alternatives for the vehicle. Upon revisiting the shared model, Bonso Unified and ViO School District were no longer able to commit to this model due to California's uncertain fiscal outlook. Four Union Elementary School District expressed potential interest in partial support. The current cost estimate for school year 202526 totals approximately $454,887 with salaries, benefits, and overhead comprising the bulk of the expense. While we remain committed to enhancing campus safety, the financial constraints facing California schools, including our
055own, make full funding of an SRO position challenging at this time. If we were to fully fund a school resource officer, we would have to cut an additional half a million from our budget, which already includes a $500,000 reduction in expenditures in our outer years in order to file a positive budget. The issue of purchasing a vehicle remains a problem as we as it would be a gift of public funds. I will continue to explore viable pathways and partnerships to support the initiative and will keep the board informed of any developments. Are there any questions? >> U my question the the last number you gave I think it was 454 that is including a vehicle purchase. >> Yes. So, the vehicle purchase >> the cost of the vehicle um would be $61,527.75 and this was
056$24.25 with an additional startup cost of 27,940. So that 454,887 um includes $89,467.75 [Applause] which are a onetime startup cost >> and then the sorry the so the rest was the startup cost the vehicle and then just salary. >> Yes. salary and benefits um equal $265,688. And the equipment um is $21,884 for vehicle management and maintenance. And then there's a department overhead of 29.3% every year, which equals $77,846. And my last question, have we consulted with other schools that have an SRO and what their overall cost is in comparison? >> Yes, I reached out to San Diego County Tim Wear who handled safety for the county and he did the research and found that no other district had been asked to purchase the vehicle. Um, and he also found that the costs for having an
057SRO are in the high 300,000s, not the amounts that that we were given. Um, in my previous position, I dealt with the school SRO's in Riverside County. And in my 21 years with that district, we were never we never had to purchase the vehicle. What we did is that the school resource officer was employed for eight hours, but was at the school for about seven hours. They were given 30 minutes in the morning to report to the station, pick up a vehicle and drive to the school and then 30 minutes in the afternoon to drive from the school to the station um to pick up their personal vehicle. >> Uh sorry, it brings up one last question. If the vehicle was not I think the the vehicle and and one time startup and admin fees
058if it was just the salary which 265 for the change. Is that a feasible uh possibility between us and the elementary school? >> I think they would be more um willing to to be able to do that. Everybody was waiting for the budget. Now that we have a clearer idea, I could revisit that with them. Um if the the cost of an SRO was lower, >> just to uh I think I was just doing the math. I think I'm looking at the second year cost and there is no basically non vehicle cost of 365,000 a year which is the two of the 450 or minus about the 90,000 multi start cost vehicle >> thank you broken down um Okay. I I think um at least we have a budgeted number to go off of and
059pursue. I I'd still like to pursue an SRO for the school. Um this has been a three-year running process. Um if we can either allocate grant funding or find uh the the a vehicle compromise. If no other schools are requiring to buy a vehicle, I'd be curious why we are, if that is just a strictly following substation versus San Diego Sheriff, but also to reach out to county supervisor for some funding or some direction on how to go about getting an SRO. I think it's important for our school and our community to have on the outskirts of Sang County to have somebody relatively available and um you know identified just to be in our school or shared between our school and for elementary. So I appreciate the update. >> Yes, we'll continue to pursue that.
060Um, I have inquired with the substation is if we purchase the vehicle and for whatever reason we can't have an SRO the following year, does that vehicle that belong to Fber High School where we could sell it? And the answer is no. It would stay with the department and that's where it becomes a gift of public funds. >> I'm kind of reading and and having that first meeting with Lieutenant Hernandez. Uh I remember specifically he said these numbers were coming from San County from the sheriff's office not not from association. I'm kind of getting the feeling that the schools that have resource officers are sort of like grandfathered in. But anybody else that they're adding like we're asking and now we're getting I mean the the the the jump from 18,000 a year to close
061to half a million is is pretty pretty high >> and to clarify that 18,000 was only for about um a month and a half. >> Thank you for thanks for Okay. So, but significantly less significant. Um, one of the things that kind of upsets me is the the idea of the overhead cost. Uh, when we go on strike teams, there's reimbursement from different fires and there's an overhead cost there when it's less than that. But the the important thing is is that if there's no resource officer here and there's a problem, the deputies are coming anyway. So, um, but I would be interested, I know the superintendent is doing this, but continuing dialogue on the county board of education level, uh, on sort of the roadblocks we're hitting, uh, such as the the the vehicle
062problem. Um, consider continue to support that. Even if we were to solve that problem 300 what I say 60 that's still a lot of money but at least it's a little bit more manageable. Still interested in pursuing this though I I just think these numbers are way too high and um I don't think we've got the funds entirely identified yet either. So thank you. >> So maybe a little outside the box. Is it possible to deputize existing staff with a stipen to obtain SRO training and so we can spread out that training amongst existing staff and so the biggest cost then may be the vehicle because we're able to train in house for that position. >> I will have to research education code around that um so I can get back to you on on
063that. We we have campus supervisors. Obviously, they're not deputies. We used to hire um a private security firm. Um and they were here. They, you know, carried guns. They couldn't break up fights. They couldn't It It became a bigger issue that someone would take their gun away from them than what they were able to do. And instead, what we did is we hired additional camp supervisors and got rid of of the private security company. But I can look into your question because I I don't know the legality. >> Thank you. Any other comments? Appreciate the follow. Next we have action item ratification of waiver graduation requirement. Can reduce service hours for one student class of 2025. Can I get a motion? >> All motion for the action item. clarification of waver graduation requirement community service
064hours for one student class of 2021 I'll second >> thank you Mr. Christensen and Mr. Jones, any comments or questions? >> I would like to um explain the reason it's coming after the summer graduation. So, this is a student who met graduation requirements during the summer. Um did not have the community service requirement. The staff that was working with her were hoping that she would be able to have those hours and called I think it was two days a day or two before graduation um as our board policy states to request a meeting with the board president to hear her case and decide if that would be going to the board. Um President Galampio did read uh the situation that she was in. It was all verified and waved the graduation credits and we have
065made it very clear to staff that they need to be more proactive and if a student looks like they are not going to meet that community service requirement, it is best for them to come to us early so that you can approve that before the student actually graduates. And that's why it's a it's a ratification. >> Thank you. Mr. K Mr. Christensen I >> Mr. Haskell >> I >> Mr. Jones >> I left his action approve first amendment to the 2024 20 27 chief business officer employment contract. Can I get a motion? I motion that the board approve the first amendment to the 24 to 27 CBO chief business officer employment contract as presented. Second. >> Thank you, Mr. Jones and Mr. Haskell. Any comments or questions? >> Okay, Mr. Cuts, Mr. Christensen. >> Hi,
066>> Mr. Haskell. >> Hi, >> Mr. Jones. >> Hi, >> and Mr. Congratulations. >> Action. >> Next action item. Sunshine negotiation proposal for the poverty unit high school district with service employees international union STI local 221. Can I get a motion? >> Yeah. Motion that the board approved the sunshine negotiation proposal for the former Union High School District with the SEIU union as presented. >> Thank you Mr. Jones. Thank you Mr. Christensen. Comments question. Mr. >> Mr. Christensen. >> Hi, >> Mr. Haskell. >> Hi, >> Mr. Jones. >> I and Mr. is >> action. >> Next action item. Amendment of board meeting calendar for 2025 2026. >> I'll move for the action of amendment of board meeting calendar for 2025 2026. >> I'll second move by Mr. Christ second Jones. Comments or questions? >> Yeah,
067just just for reference, this is just to move the October meeting from October 8th to October 15th. That's the only change in the board meeting scheduled. >> Correct. >> Just letting him know so he can write it down, not show up as a day. >> Thank you, Mr. Kia. I Mr. Christensen. Hi, >> Mr. Haskell. Hi, >> Mr. Jones. >> Hi. >> M is absent. [Applause] >> Consent agenda. All matters listed under the consent agenda considered by the board of trustees to be to be routine and will be enacted with one action. There's usually no discussion of these items prior to the time of the board of trustees vote on the motion of as members of the board request specific items to be discussed or deleted from the consent agenda. Action. Approval of consent agenda.
068I move that the board approve the consent agenda as presented. >> Okay, I'll second. >> Thank you. Um by Mr. Haskell second by Mr. Jones comments over questions Mr. K. Mr. Christensen. >> Hi >> Mr. Haskell. >> Hi >> Mr. Jones. >> Hi. >> And is organization of matters. This is the appropriate place in the agenda for members of the board to request the superintendent provide further information regarding items discussed at this meeting and or request that new items of business be placed on future agendas. Do we have any um topics? Not for me. >> I think we came up with one in the closed door, but it was kind of addressed then that's already been so sorry. Can you repeat that? >> I have nothing. The next regular meeting date and time of next
069week, the next regular meeting of the board of trustees will be held on Wednesday, September 10th at 4:30 p.m. in the Farm High School Library. We will now ahead and continue to discuss close session items. All right. >> All right. Thank you. Close meeting ended at 7:21. Uh nothing to report. >> There be no further business to come before the board. The regular meeting of August 13, 2025 was at 7:21 p.m. by Carolina. Thank you.