MVUSD Regular Board Meeting Board of Education 9/9/25

001Good evening everyone. The board of education reconvened into open session at 5:09 p.m. May I have a roll call, please? >> Isabella Carbio, student board member, present. Rose Williams present. >> Cleveland Johnson present. >> Joanna Lea present. Brandy Clark present. Sammy Luna present. >> Alejandro Ruaba present. >> Espironza Arce present. >> Robert Verie present. >> Susanna Lopez present. And report out of close session. and the board of education met in close session to discuss board deliberations regarding student discipline cases, public employee discipline dismissal release, non-reelects, conference with labor negotiator, conference with legal counsel, existing litigation, and the superintendent's evaluation. The board provided further directions to district staff and no action was taken on items discussed in the closed session. Dr. Dr. Verie, I understand you want to introduce somebody to us this evening. Thanks, President

002Luna and board members and superintendent. We we had some scheduling conflicts and some things as we were wrapping up some of our hiring over the summer and we wanted to have the board uh get an opportunity to meet our wonderful new principal from Mountain View Middle School and she's with us tonight to just say a few words and uh she's off to a great start for us at Mountain View and that's Miss Patricia Sheisel. Missial to come forward. [Applause] >> Good evening, board superintendent. I just wanted to give my thanks and gratitude to you for giving me this opportunity to serve the families in the community of Marino Valley. It's been a great joy so far the past few weeks and to see some of you here um at the school site for the first

003day of school for back to school night and I look forward to hosting you for many other events in the future. Um and it's a pleasure to meet each and every one of you. Thank you. [Applause] >> Thank you so much. It's so nice to meet you. Thank you for being here and making the time and we look forward to uh seeing all the great things that you're going to do. >> It's great to see you again. I had the privilege of attending um your first back to school night and you did an amazing job. To see you walk the campus and connect with all the families and parents and community members was there that was there was exceptional. your presentation was well thought out and if that is an example of how you will

004lead that school, I am here to say that you will do a tremendous job and thank you so much and welcome. >> Hello. Nice seeing you again. Thank you for choosing us and um I appreciate you know what you're doing on at the school site that you are. Um I was able to see you working there and welcome. Well, congratulations and welcome. I was watching you and I saw the enthusiasm and I said, I wonder if she's going to just continue that when she gets to the mic. Well, you did. Congratulations and welcome aboard. We're very happy to have you here. >> It's a pleasure to meet you and uh welcome to Marino Valley and uh continued success. >> Congratulations. Um, I'm excited to see what the year has in store for all of us,

005including yourself. And, um, I just like to say that, um, I admire your energy and I'm excited to see what you could do. Congratulations. >> So, I don't think I've seen you not smile and I'm I'm I'm hoping that that's going to continue. I'm sure it will, but welcome to the team. And I I want to echo what Clerk Lea said. You know, we're at a point where there are so many amazing things happening in our district that candidates are choosing us. So, thank you for choosing us. You've joined a great team. [Applause] >> Thank you so much. I would like to call in our student board member, Miss Carbio, to lead us in the pledge of allegiance. Please. >> Um, please stand. Place your right hand over your heart. Ready? Begin. I pledge algiance

006to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. You may be seated. Tonight is a historic moment for our district. As we begin our meeting with our first formal land acknowledgement, we honor the indigenous stewards of this land whose history and resilience guide us toward greater understanding and respect. But this moment carries broader weight. On September 8th, 2025, just yesterday, the US Supreme Court issued a ruling allowing federal agents to conduct immigration stops based on appearance, language, location, or occupation, actions widely condemned as enabling racial po profiling and eroding constitutional protections. This decision highlights how systems of injustice continue to unfold around us. It reminds us that the harms of colonizations, silencing, exclusion, and

007control are not relics of the past, but are alive in legal and social systems today. As a district committed to equity, we recognize that honoring this land means understanding both its history and ongo ongoing re realities shaped by it. Our land acknowledgement is a pledge to listen deeply, to act with intention, and to build schools grounded in justice where all identities are protected and respected. With that, I offer this land acknowledgement. The Marino Valley Unified School District acknowledges that our schools and district sites are situated on the ancestrial homelands and traditional territories of indigenous peoples including the Kawia, the Gabrielino Tongva, the Luceno, and the Serrano. We honor their connection to this region and sincerely appreciate the opportunity to educate our students on their traditional homeland. Their continued presence, resilience, and vital contributions remind us

008of our responsibility to honor and care for this land and its people. On to item number three, future board meeting dates. We have September 23rd, October 14th, October 25th, October 28th, November 18th, and December 9th. Colleagues, any questions about those? Item number four, school report. Uh, looks like student member Carbio, you're going to introduce this. >> Um, yes. Um, I'd like to call up Ashley Guzman to give us her presentation. Good evening, President Luna, board members, superintendent, Dr. Ruva Galva, cabinet members, fellow attendees. I'm Ashley Guzman, ASB president at Kenyon Springs High School. Tonight I'm here to share um all that is happening at our school where we consistently exemplify our career core values of responsibility, integrity, and grit. The first week of school, Link Crew hosted our annual freshman orientation for the class of

0092029, exceeding the number of attendees from last year. Link crew prepared to meet their freshmen during the summer of during the summer to help them transition into high school, providing them with a safe, welcoming, respectful school environment. This school environment continued on until the first day of school for our entire campus with our annual red and teal carpet welcome. Cheer band ASB link crew welcomed our students, families, and staff to campus. ASB advisers hosted an informational tent throughout the day to help with any questions students may have had and hosted lunchtime activities throughout the first three days of school to start with a positive tone. During each of the first three days, students and teachers participated in activities to further enhance the culture of the school, setting expectations, allowing students to learn how to use

010their resources, and asking students to create goals from themselves. Two major changes we have seen so far in the year with positive results are with positive results are our focus on attendance and our new cell phone policy. Our strive for 95 campaign focuses on students maintaining their 95 positive attendance because attendance matters. Our new cell phone policy has also been implemented this year with the expectation that all students have their that all students have their cell phones and headphones put away when they enter the classroom. From my experience, as we are following this policy, it is it has positively impacted the classrooms by helping us focus on the hope helping us focus on the classroom rather than being distracted by our phones. The new cell phone policy is a step into the right direction to

011help us better achieve. Overall, we had a very positive beginning of the year. Shortly after this, we hosted our well attended back to school night during which we welcomed our families and further supported effective communication between all members of our community. Our office staff has been working towards 100% completion of the annual information update, contacting families, assisting them in any way possible to complete the update, whether in person or on the phone. We have been averaging a 99% completion daily going into this week, which shows us how to engage into our school community and how it has impacted us this year. Already, Kenyon Springs academics. Over the summer, we were happy to receive the news that three international baloria candidates were awarded the IB diploma in addition to the high high school diploma. Furthermore, 76

012IB students earned 201 IB certificates in various subject areas. These students exemplify the district's goals of promoting academic growth and being college and career ready as well as our schools are as well as our school's core values, responsibility, integrity, and grit. Being college and career ready is something that our AVID classes academic and pathways and ROTC programs are assisting 9th and 12th grade students with our annual college and career fair. The programs research and prepare information for underassmen to get them thinking about their futures and what it will take to reach their goals. We have some exciting A throughg information to share tonight. We have seen an almost 10% increase in in the eighth through G completion of the class of 2024, a 46.3% to the class of 2025 with a 54.7%. This is thanks

013to our assistant principal, Mr. Hooper, and our counseling team and our course recovery teachers. Our goals for this year is to hit 65% A through completion for the class of 2026. We received our advanced placement test data and it shows that 57.4% 4% of our test takers achieved a three or higher of the 636 tests that they were taken. Over the last 5 years, we have seen a steady increase in passing rates with the scores being three or higher. Like other MVSD schools, Kenya Springs offers dual enrollment courses which allow students to take college level courses to earn both high school and college credit. This year we have seen a significant increase in the number of classes being offered students enrolled in these courses. Last year last year we had just three sections per semester.

014Now we have more than double that to be eight sections per semester. Last year we had 17 72 students enrolled in dual enrollment courses which has increased all the way to 196 students. Campus activities. We have seen an increase in our ASB numbers going from two to three classes, one of which has only freshmen. We have over 90 ASB students involved, whether that's them being involved in the club or in the actual class. We are looking forward to a great school year. Homecoming is the week of October 6th and our theme is Beauty and the Beast, which was chosen through two different student surveys. We will host our assembly, football game, and halftime show with performances, walking float parade, and a homecoming dance October 9th through the 11th. It can be hectic, but it's always

015a way to help us further our missions of creating positive memories for our campus and to enable us to provide welcoming environment for our school community. We are participating in various kata and castle California association of directors activities and California association of student leaders sponsored events where we can expand our leaders potential and reach within our school community. Cougar athletics our fall sports season is currently underway. All the Cougar teams are working hard to have successful seasons. Our aquatic center is complete. We held the ribbon cutting on August 25th with our board of education, superintendent, cabinet, district officials, community members, and our school administration, athletics representatives from our aquatics programs, band cheer, all in attendance to commemorate the official opening. We thank the board of education for supporting an essential part of of our school

016and providing equitable opportunities to all students. Just yesterday, we hosted our first home water polo match in the new aquatic center. Our students are very excited to have our pullback, better than ever. Also, this year, we proudly announced more CIF Champions of Characters honores. Mareli Gonzalez, student athlete, Candace Thomas, soccer coach, and Justin Remington, athletic director. CIF awards champions of character recipients with indivi will be awarded with individual banners to be hung at the school. And the student athlete recipients also receives a thousand dollar scholarship check. With these three inductions this year, it brings our four our four total to eight. Four students, two coaches, one trainer, and one athletic director. We are excited to be able to hang the banners in the gym alongside our previous honores. Later this month, Kenya Springs will induct

017this fourth hall of fame class, which includes former athletes and a former coach. To close my report, I would like to quote Mr. Robersonson. Cougars are powered by purpose because we believe we can achieve. He likes to close out his emails to families, students, and staff with saying with this saying as well as signing off for morning announcements as an inspiration for students. For us students, this is inspirational because it's not coming just from our teachers or staff, but it's coming from our principal directly. This daily reminder has given us a positive boost into what we're always doing and to always try our best. This concludes my report. Are there any questions? I just have a comment. Um the pool is amazing. >> Yes, it is. >> It was really, really fun to be there

018and celebrate with you all. Um but, uh Canyon Springs, the the campus looks great and um I'm so happy for you guys. It sounds like you're off to a right start and Mr. Robersonson cheering you on. I'm sure there's a lot of other staff members that are cheering you on. So, great job. Great presentation. >> Thank you. >> Colleagues, anybody else want to >> um I just wanted to say or make a comment that I really admire how your school has an annual red carpet welcome. um including like your cheer, your band, your ASB, your link crew since it aims to include um all students, especially since a lot of the other high schools um don't really have a unique um tradition like this and I think that's something that we should look into at

019other schools. Thank you. >> That was a excellent report. Um how is it going with the cell phones and and and headsets? Um well from personal experience I think it is going really great. Um not only me but fellow classmates I feel like we're all a lot more engaged and usually like we can get already like through halfway of the class and already a lot of students are confused. Now I feel like that most of us like if we are confused we're able to answer those questions within ourselves instead of having to repetitively like ask the teacher. And so I think it's already a really great impact on our schools and classrooms. >> Thank you. Thank you very much. Well, he he just asked the question. I was going to ask, but I have another

020one. Uh, not a question, but I want to commend you for the wonderful job you did. I was just sitting here listening to you and I thought, man, >> I don't think I could have done that if I was in your I'm serious. I mean, you could even pay me and I don't think I could have done it. So, you did a wonderful job. So, thank you. And I also say this, too. I I I want to thank the the teachers and those guys that prepared you guys for today. Yes. >> I mean, you got to go all the way back because it didn't just start, you know, about a year or so ago. But I I I really love that enthusiasm and you weren't afraid of anybody and and he and I the bad

021wolf. No, I'm the bad wolf. He's a nice guy. But thank you again. >> Thank you so much. >> I just want to say thank you. you know, um I love when our students come, you know, and and present because um it gives you that sense, you know, of encouragement to see how much you can achieve. You gave a an amazing presentation. you you look so you know like um so so sure about what you're saying and what you're telling all of us. So I want to congratulate you for that here today. >> Thank you. >> But great job. >> Thank you. >> Have a great night. >> Thank you so much. >> All right. On to item number five. Superintendent's report. I'll call in Dr. Ruvakava. >> Thank you, President Luna. As always, it's

022a pleasure to share some of the great things that are happening across the district. And as always, it's important to start with our vision, our mission, and our portrait of a graduate student. This time around, presented by one of our students. Go ahead and click the video, gentlemen. >> Hello, I'm Kar Kunus. I'm in 12th grade and I go to Kenyan Springs High School. Our vision is to empower students become future ready and positively impact the world. Our mission to provide an equitable education for all students to be prepared for college andor a viable career path for a successful life. The core competency that I must connect with is perseverance especially and as an athlete and especially playing five football. It's very important to continue to persevere through challenges that we face as a team

023through wins and losses like that. It's really really important to continue to persevere through all that. Um, tough practices, morning wake ups, all that stuff like that has continued to help shape me as an athlete and as a leader on and off the field. >> I think as shared by the board in response to Ashley's school presentation, it's always best to hear from students because what we do impacts them. So when we hear from them, it's it resonates um stronger than it would from anyone else. Um, and with that, Ashley also stole my thunder as I was going to share the information about the new Canyon Springs Poll. And obviously, she did a much better job than I would. So, we'll leave it at that. But I do want to share we've had some amazing

024back to school nights. I want to thank our teachers, our amazing support staff and our administrators for uh putting on such an amazing show, welcoming our parents back to the classrooms and just showing all the wonderful things that our kids are in store uh that's in store for our kids for the remainder of the year. We had amazing turnouts at all sites. I was able to visit quite a few but not as many as I would like and everywhere I went very happy parents very happy kids and very good presentations from our teachers. So kudos to everyone for that. As always uh one of the goals that we continue to focus on it continues to be attendance. As you can see our numbers uh are good. We hope that they stay this way if not

025better as we continue. Elementary schools at just over 94%, middle schools at over 95% which is super commendable as a mostly middle school teacher. Uh the fact that we can get 95% of our middle schoolers middle schoolers coming to school, that's pretty awesome. And our high schools are actually doing better than our elementary, which is awesome as well. So kudos to everyone for their hard work. It's also important that we point out uh the pack leaders. Northridge Elementary with 96.76%, Vista Heights with 96.11, and Butterfield Learning Academy with 95.52% attendance. So, kudos to them for the work that they're doing. Awesome. Tonight, I am privileged and honored to have a special presentation. Two of our schools received um recognition as America's healthiest schools. This is a um comes from the National Children's Health Organization called

026Alliance for a Healthier Generation. And they designated Chapperel Hills Elementary and Valley View High School as America's healthiest schools out of 1,190 19 K12 schools nationwide. So kudos to that. So Chapper Hills was a recipient in two topics increasing family and community engagement and strengthening social emotional health and learning and Valley View earned award for cultivating staff well-being which is extremely important because we want to have happy staff because that means we have happy kids. The annual award is supported by Delmonte Foods, Kaiser Permanente, and Kohl's Cares for implementing evidence-based policies and practices to support academic success and lifelong well-being. So, with that, I want to introduce some important people that are with us tonight to come up to the podium and share a little bit about the award and the recognition. So, from Kaiser

027Per Kaiser Permanente, David Matzah, government and community relations manager, if you can come up to the mic. I'm also gonna ask Mrs. Cody Harvey to come up as well. Uh Dr. Masheri, can you come up and introduce your team? And Mr. Gilly, can you come up and introduce your team and have them come up as well? Good evening, board president, members of the board of education, superintendent Dr. Ruvakoba, and distinguished guests. I'm first going to let um Mr. David Matzah talk a little bit more about the award. Each principal share their school site and then I will wrap that up for you. And I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Cody Harvey. I'm the PBS coordinator in student services. So, I'm going to turn it over to David. [Applause] >> Good evening board, board president, superintendent.

028That's a tough act to follow after that student report. I'm already nervous now. So, but uh anyways, um it's an honor to be here tonight. This is a great award. These two schools did a lot of good work and uh Kaiser Permanente is committed to supporting schools and districts in creating healthier environments through our thriving schools initiative. We have a long history of working with MBUSD to improve the health and well-being of educators, students, families, and the community at large. Over the past decade, Kaiser Permanente has invested over 200 plus thousand dollars into Marino Valley Unified School District and the greater community and um community based organizations. In 2021, we provided a cast donation to support students social emotional health during the pandemic recovery, something that we're very proud of. And in 2024, we provided

029a two-year grant to implement policies and best practices fostering a healthy school environment. And that was kind of the kickoff of this America's Healthiest Schools. So, it's good to see that come to fruition. We're not just in giving grants, we're also about giving good quality healthcare to our kids. And one thing that we're looking to do is in the near future is start a clinic that kind of brings together healthy eating habits, um, emotional well-being, mental health well-being, other things all in one stop so that parents can have a easy place to go to get convenient and high quality care for their kids. So, it's something that we're really committed to. As you can see, we're dedicated to keep helping the children of our community be their healthiest selves, and we're grateful for the strong

030partnership with the school district. We'd also like to recognize the student services department for their great work with students, families, and staff. So, on behalf of Kaiser Permanente, I'm thrilled to congratulate the district and both schools um for the Kaiser Permanente sponsored America's Healthiest School Award from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. This award, as mentioned, honor schools for whole health achievements for students and staff. Shop Hills Elementary School. Great job on social emotional health and community engagement and value high school for staff and teacher well-being. So again, on behalf of Kaiser Permanente, it's an honor to be here and honor both these schools. Thank you. [Applause] >> Chapel Hills, Dr. Mosheri. >> Oh, good evening everyone. And good evening, board president. Good evening, members of the board, superintendent Dr. Ruvakaba, and distinguished guest. I

031am Dr. Nicole Mosheri, the principal of Chapperel Hills Elementary School. Um, it is such an honor. I'm going to ask if my team will come on up here and not hide back there. Um, my assistant principal, Mary Lou Densen, and uh, Miss Amber Cooper, Diego Solaran. um I asked them to come up with me because um they were very instrumental in um making sure that we met the tenants of this award but also applying for it. But not only that, just coming up with all the ideas with the things that we've done. Um it's been amazing working with this team and our school in general. So I'm very excited about it. I'm very passionate about family engagement, um parent engagement, very passionate about that and then connecting that to social emotional wellness. So we are

032very honored. Thank you so much for this recognition. [Applause] >> Up next, Principal Chris Gilead from Valley View High School. >> Good evening for President Board, Dr. Vocaba, Extended Cabinet. My name is Chris Gill. I'm the proud principal at Valley View High School. Um, as you know, students are our number one priority. With over 2,800 kids at our school is a large large task. And they say it takes a village. Well, we actually have a village. We have about 230 staff members at Valley View High School. And it takes every single one of them to help that many kids and and really have an investment in their lives and and make sure that they're getting everything that they need to be successful adults when they graduate high school. So, with that, we've put in a

033huge effort into supporting our staff. Um, one of that is with our PBIS coordinator, Kylie Oberly. She does so much not just for, you know, positive um, behavior intervention for our students, but also for staff where we're creating cohesiveness, creating different things where we can interact and and be together, social emotional. Um, we play a basketball game at the end of the first semester where we have a team red versus team black basketball game. We have a softball game. We have weekly activities where there's always competitions, dress up days, um where teachers are supposed to wear certain colors or wear certain things. Um huge huge amounts of of staff engagement and and staff support where that we set up teacher-led PD sessions. So many different opportunities for staff to be able to get together. We've

034expanded our um PLC meetings um where two years ago we had I want to say nine to 16 to now we're up to 18 PLC meetings. So pretty much teachers are getting together, not quite weekly, but at least twice a month where they're getting together and able to work together, support each other, help each other, plan together. And I want to introduce two more of my team. So I said team red and team black. And so these are our team red and team black captains. So we have Mara Blloy and Myra Montano. And they actually sit next to each other in the front office. And sometimes are they are they bantering? Are they are they promoting? Uh there's definitely a competition. Uh we have a running tally of points. You know, if staff if they

035if they're dressed up for the day, if they're wearing their red shirt or their black shirt, they get points and they put it in on our Minga system and and they know who's winning, where we're at. They're always recruiting staff to make sure that they're engaged and involved and doing all of the things. And it really does create a culture where staff enjoy coming to work and they feel supported at work which translates to students feeling supported and wanting to come to school. So thank you for this award. We really appreciate it. [Applause] >> So again I do want to thank the board for and Dr. Ruvala for giving us the opportunity to recognize the schools and Kaiser Permanente for being here to share with you more about the award and the history and awarding

036us the grant which is how we found out about the award and the process. And to all the schools who didn't apply, there are many focus areas and there'll be the opportunity to apply next year. And looking through the assessment and knowing our district for such a long time, I know we have a lot of schools that are doing a lot of the pieces that qualify. So I encourage them this school year to apply as well. And again, just wanted to say thank you. >> Thank you again. So, so for our community that's here in person, obviously that's watching online, the board had adopted this year uh a pretty significant board priority that focuses around not only the whole child, but the whole family. And this aligns perfectly with that work which is how do

037we maintain not only physical health but emotional and social emotional well-being of our staff of our students and of our families. And so I want to thank our schools for participating. I want to thank Ka Kaiser for this but also for your continued partnership. You've always been so good to us. I've only been here just over a year but I hear over and over of all the things you've done and in just the one year I've already seen you come out many many times to offer support to our community. So thank you so much on behalf of the district. We're very very um thankful for your partnership. So we appreciate you very much. Board President, >> I think you just took everything that I would also say. No. Um but it's true. Um I I

038always say, you know, uh especially mental health, like if our kids aren't, you know, here mentally, then they're not going to be able to learn and achieve and do all the great things that we are able to provide for them. So um it's very important to recognize that aspect and also you know what you are is what you eat right like or is that how it goes but you guys know what I mean um so you know food food is everything food is our our source I actually have um a sticker here that says sun is medicine food is medicine sleep is medicine laughter is medicine breath is medicine I am medicine so you know it's up to us as um leaders to teach our kids how to be healthy and this is a great

039opportunity. Um, also I'm a Kaiser member. So, thank you colleagues. Anybody else want to say anything? >> Thank you so much. >> So, every month we like to provide uh facilities updates because we have a lot of construction going on in our sites. I want to thank our facilities team, uh, Mr. Pipkins, Mr. Romero for all of the work they're doing to upgrade our facilities. We know that it is a little bit of an inconvenience for our kids and for our staff, but when you see the outcomes and the finished product, we know everyone's going to be happy. It's an extensive update this time around, but it's on purpose just because it's it's important that everybody recognizes how much we're reinvesting or how much you uh have invested in us to reinvest in our communities

040and our facilities. So, we start with Bear Valley. At Bear Valley, we're looking at modernizing building C, D, and E, staff restrooms, kitchen expansion, parent bus, parent and student dropoff, and ADA upgrades. We started in June and we hope to be ready and complete by fall of 2026. At Butterfield, we're modernizing building C, D, E, H, and I. This includes electrical work, classroom needs, ADA, restroom upgrades, roofing repairs, removal, and replacement of uh air conditioning units. Construction started again this summer and we're hoping to be done by summer of 2027 at Cloverdale. Modernization of buildings B, C,DE, E, and the admin, including kitchen expansion, bus drop off and pickup, restroom remodel. And the scope of work also includes ADA upgrades for accessibility, new lighting, flooring, ceilings, electrical infrastructure, fire alarm, electronic hardware, and new case

041work. The construction started in June and we're slated to be completed by October of 2026. At Henrik Ranch, modernization of building B, C, D, and E, including administration, the kitchen, bus drop off, and pickup, restroom remodel, ADA upgrades, lighting, flooring, ceiling, electrical, fire alarm, hardware, and new case work. The work started in June, and we're hoping to be completed in June of 2026. at Hidden Springs buildings B, C, D, E, the admin, the kitchen, bus drop off, and pickup, restroom remodel. The scope of work includes ADA access to um lighting, flooring, electrical, alarm. Construction started in 2025 and we're hoping to be completed by September of 2026. at Honey Hollow. Buildings B, C,DE, E, admin, and kitchen, bus drop off and pickup. Um, restroom remodels includes ADA access, lighting, flooring, ceiling, electrical, and fire alarm.

042Construction started in 2025, and we're hoping to be completed in 2026. at Midland modernization to existing library, a new innovation center which has already been completed, outdoor learning areas that have already been completed, a new staff parking lot and separation of bus and parent drop off for safety reasons. Um, we are pretty much complete with some final touches that uh that are still ongoing at Ridgerest buildings B, C, D, and E. New electrical, ADA upgrades, roofing repairs, kitchen expansion, and administrative entrance to with which includes some security updates. We started in June of 2025 and we're hoping to be completed by winter of 2026. at Senica, modernization of buildings B, C, D, and E, admin, um, kitchen expansion, bus drop off, and pickup, restroom remodels, ADA access, including lighting, flooring, ceiling, and electrical. We started

043in June of 2025, hoping to be completed by October of 2026. at Sorrano buildings B, C, D, and E, admin, and kitchen, bus, drop off, and pickup. Um, ADA upgrades and access, lighting, flooring, ceiling, electrical, um, including hardware and casework. Construction started during the summer, and we're hoping to be completed by November of 2026. at Badger Springs, modernization of all existing classroom spaces, converting one building to a pod, to a science lab, and conversion of an industrial arts building into steam focused classrooms. We started in May of 2025, and we're hoping to be completed sometime soon. Mountain View Middle, modernization of all existing classrooms and spaces, converting pods into an intro introductory science lab, and conversion of an industrial arts building into a steam building started in 2024, and we're hoping to be completed by

044fall of 2026. At Palm, every single space is going to be visited, including um building a pod into an introductory science lab. We started in January of 2025 and we're hoping to be completed by July of 2027. And at Vista Heights, modernization of all existing classrooms, again, converting one pod into a science lab and another arts build, uh, industrial arts building into a steam focused classroom. We started in January of 2025 and we're hoping to be completed by the summer of 2027 at Vista Delago. Um, the new health academy building we started in 2024. If you've driven by there, it looks amazing from the outside. It looks equally amazing from the inside. But who would have known that an elevator would cause a delay? That's really the only issue why we couldn't open the building.

045We're having some um technical difficulties with the elevator um and passing inspection, but we're hoping to be completed by October or November of this year. Again, I highly encourage you to at least drive by until we're able to do the ribbon cutting. It looks amazing. And a couple of save the dates. We have our H.B.CU college fair which is on December 15, 2025. If you have not had an opportunity to attend this, this is a college fair specifically for our historically black colleges and universities. Every year we have dozens of students that walk out of that college fair with full ride scholarships guaranteed, fully paid. So the fact that we're able to partner with our H.B.CU DCU and we're able to provide those opportunities for our kids is amazing. Please stop by even just as

046a spectator and a visitor. It's amazing to see that the energy in the room and the and to hear the conversations that are happening between the college counselors and our students. We have Dia Fiesta on September 20th from 9 to noon. This is our kickoff to Hispanic Heritage Latinx Heritage Month. Um this year is going to be at Vista Delago. So you get to see that science building um as well and you get to participate in some activities, food, dancing, showcases, arts. It's just an amazing morning. So we highly encourage you to join us. And then we also have our senior college and career fair on September 26. This is from 9 to noon at Marino Valley Conference Center. And this is we bust all of our seniors over to the conference center and they

047get to interact with colleges and universities. I think at last count we had over 60 66 and one of them is Stanford. So congratulations to the team for that. >> That's my report. Any questions? >> I don't have any questions but very thorough. >> I appreciate that. You did a very good job. >> Thank you so much. >> You always do but but tonight more special. >> Keep them coming. I'm here. More compliments. More compliments. >> Great job. >> Thank you, Dr. Ruokava. Uh next we have we're on on on to item 6A recognitions communications events. Uh our first resolution of the evening is approval of resolution number 2025-26-16 recognizing and establishing athletic director back to school appreciation week September 7th through 13th. Do I have a motion to approve? >> I'd like to approve.

048>> Second. >> Thank you. Miss Ken, please call for the vote. >> Student board member Corbio. >> I. >> Mr. Williams. >> I. >> Mr. Johnson. >> Hi. >> Miss Leva. >> Hi. >> Miss Clark. >> Hi. >> Miss Luna. >> I. Motion carries. Uh, I understand Mr. Johnson, you're presenting this. >> That That is mine. In case y'all were wondering what was I saying to him, I as >> Don't Mr. Johnson, can you turn on the microphone, please? >> Screaming loud enough. All right, Johnson. Kenya, is you see there? He not looking down. Come on, >> I need I need your support, man. Stand next to me. That's what I'm talking about. Yeah. Um, and then what is Arthur G? >> Arthur Gini. >> Yeah, there he is. All right. And then, um, Kima

049York, you guys. All right. >> You owe me. Come on over here. Come here. There you go. All right. All right. The two guys. Let me see. And Kathy Maddox. She's late. >> Oh, don't say that. >> So, she just she'll be here a little bit later. >> Uh from Bridges Learning Center. Uh I am It's It's my honor to do this for you guys. You guys >> Mr. Johnson, can you get closer to the microphone because people at home won't be >> It's my honor to do to do this for you guys because you do a wonderful wonderful job um training our athletes as youngsters and then they go off to college and then some of them in the pros and all that stuff, man. So, I want to thank you guys for the

050hard work that you put out with our kids and continue doing that. So, they gave me this to read because they said I can't talk too good. So, let me do this. Um, athletic athletic directors serve as the foundational leaders of this entire system. The back to school period is one of the most demanding times for them. Requiring immense preparation and scheduling, facility management, and providing support for our student athletes and the coaches. They dedicate countless hours often behind the scenes. U sometimes sometimes you're not uh to managing game day operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and promoting academic achievement. We proudly recognize the individual contributions of our athletic directors and their vital roles in our students educational experiences. Athletics are an intricral part of our schools providing students with essential lessons uh in teamwork, discipline,

051and sportmanship that they will carry with them for a very very long time. I know about that. Their leadership is crucial in building school pride and strengthening community ties. With this resolution, the Marino Valley Unified School District officially designate this week, September the 7th through September the 13th, 2025 as athletic director back to school appreciation week. We encourage all students, parents, coaches, facility and community members to show their gratitude for the hard work, the dedication and positive impact of your athletic directors. So, thank you guys so much. Uh, and congratulations. Now, now when you come up here, you have to speak. But now, look, now you're on not on the football field or baseball field, but do what you have to do. Come on and speak, buddy. [Applause] >> Thank you, board president, members of

052the board, Dr. Rubikava, and extended cabinet. I just want to thank you for this athletic director week. I know you have a lot on your schedule and a lot on the board and to put athletics in there really means a lot and I just want to thank everyone for their support all the time, all the directors and I know they support fields and maintenance and everyone else but thank you. [Applause] >> Okay. Good evening board president, members of the board of education, superintendent Dr. Rubo Cabba and distinguished guests. My name is Kimberly York. I'm the physical educator and athletic director at March Mountain High School. Thank you for this opportunity to accept this resolution this evening. In case you weren't aware, March is a member of the alternative ed school league. It has over 10

053schools in various districts throughout the Inn Empire. We compete in five sports a year and currently are in the volleyball season. Girls are three and one, boys are two and two. I'm excited to support our athletes and coaches this year and hopefully procure some championship titles. In addition to our league sports, I teach pickle ball to all students interested. It's become a really fun, engaging activity. The gym is packed at lunchtime. And I held a tournament last year and um unfortunately due to spacing, I couldn't have as many people participate as would have liked to. So, let's get those courts at March Mountain, please. Um come check out March and see all the great things are happening at our school. Thank you for your support. [Applause] Good evening board president, members of board education, superintendent

054Dr. Rubakalva, and distinguished guest. My name is Arthur Jovanini. I'm the athletic director at Vista Lago High School. Thank you for the opportunity to accept this resolution this evening. Um, I have a lot to say, but I'm not going to say a lot, so I hope you bear with me. I am honored and truly humbled to accept this resolution recognizing athletic director back to school appreciation week. This is a celebration of the role athletics plays in shaping our school culture, student leadership, community spirit. High school athletics are about more than just games. They teach discipline, teamwork, res resilience, and pride. And behind every practice, schedule, and game day, successes, a dedicated team of coaches, staff, volunteers, and of course, the incredible student athletes. We wouldn't be anywhere without them. Uh they put in so much.

055This resolution affirms the value of education-based athletics and highlights the partnership we all share in helping students grow. on and off the field. Thank you for this meaningful recognition. Let's keep working together to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive through sport. As Mr. Gileot said earlier, it does take a village, although we do a lot of the back the scenes. Um, we work with just about every director in our district. So, I want to personally thank them if you didn't know. So, on my list, um, and I hope I don't forget anybody and there's many more. I just can't name every person that we work with on a daily basis. U, I'm starting with Dr. RC, Dr. Verde, Miss Lopez, Mr. Barney, um, Miss Ayala, Mr. Pipkins, Mr. Burles, Miss Velasco, uh, Director

056Scott. They're they always answer our phone calls when we have issues that pop up. They're great with advice. They they do everything for us. I've been doing this for 12 years, and I think everything we've asked for to help athletics get better, we've never really gotten to know. Sometimes it was wait a little bit, but um, they've done a wonderful job supporting us, and I truly thank it. There's a number of um assistant principles, but I also want to recognize my principal, Mr. Matt McCain. Off of my colleagues, Mr. Gilead for Valley View, Mr. Quantero from Moral Valley and Mr. Robersonson, Mr. Robersonson from Canyon Springs. They work with us athletic directors all the time. Um we're in their office all the time. They're instrumental in the things that we do, the things that we

057create. So, I appreciate you all. Thank you. And thank you for the recognition. >> Thank you. You do a lot for us, too. So, I need you to please just go around. Everybody want to shake your shake your hand and say hello to Next, we're on to item B, approval resolution number 2025-26-17, Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15th through October 15th. Do I have a motion to approve? >> I'd like to make a motion to approve. >> I'll second. >> Okay, Miss Lea and then Miss Clark. Miss Clardio, please call for the vote. >> Student board member Carvio. I >> Mr. Williams >> I >> Mr. Johnson Miss Leva I >> Miss Clark clerk >> I >> Miss Luna >> I Motion carries and it looks like I have Miss Slava to present this resolution. >>

058Yes. Um, I would like to have Miss Maria Riola, principal of Armada, come to the front and Chris Furious, president of the Marina Valley uh, educator association and Lisette Morga, secretary 3 of the self department will be accepting this resolution. Okay. And it reads as uh, we recognize Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th through October 15, 2025. As you know, people of Hispanic descent were an integral part of this nation's early exploration in California's discovery and early settlement. The impact of Hispanic culture and traditions is manifested in our state's customs, traditions, and laws and is interbound into California social and economic fabric. California is home to more than three million students of Hispanic descent. In the Marino Valley Unified School District, more than 75% of students identify as Hispanic. This board and this district recognizes

059the impact Hispanic culture has had on our state's custom and traditions and the essential contributions Hispanic Americans have made in our society specifically, especially within our community. Therefore, the Marina Valley of High School District Board of Education is pleased to approve this resolution in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month. If you don't mind, I'll like to say this in Spanish. California. Descendency. Um, resolution is [Applause] Okay. Good evening, board president, Miss Luna, board members of the education department, uh Dr. Robava, our superintendent, cabinet, and distinguished guest. My name is Maria Areola. I am the proud Armada Elementary School principal. And um first of all, I'd like to thank you for the opportunity to accept this resolution this evening. Hispanic Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and

060Latino Americans who have shaped our community and our nation. At Armad Elementary, we celebrate this month by highlighting stories of resilience, achievement, pride, and helping our students see themselves reflected in history while also learning to appreciate the diverse backgrounds of their classmates. This resolution reminds us of the importance of representation and belonging. It is a celebration not only of heritage, but of unity, identity, and the strength that comes from diversity. I am proud that our district values this. So on behalf of Armada Elementary and being Hispanic myself, I proudly accept this resolution with gratitude and commitment to continuing this work with our students and families. Thank you. I am honored. [Applause] Good evening, board president, board members, um, Superintendent Dr. Rubakava, and distinguished guests. My name is Liz Mura and I am the secretary for

061our special education department. Thank you for the opportunity to accept this resolution this evening. Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor the rich cultures, history, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latino communities, both the past and the present. It's also a time to celebrate the diversity that strengthens our schools, our community, and our nation. On behalf of the CEA and the many Hispanic voices that help shape our district every day, I proudly accept this resolution. Thank you for recognizing uplifting our heritage. I hope you will all join us in celebrating on Dia de Fiesta as Dr. Rupagava mentioned on September 20th. Thank you. [Applause] >> All right. Good evening everyone. Uh MVA is honored to uh receive this board recognition or board resolution. Um it's important to promote the cultural awareness, recognition, and appreciation

062of our Hispanic heritage um especially in our community. Um so I would like to thank the board and the district to continue for continuing to do that and to also as because it's still important for our students to see themselves in our educators, our curriculum and in our schools and our community. So we look forward to the dia the fiesta on September 20th. Uh thank you very much. Gracias. [Applause] Thank you so much. On to item C. Approval of resolution number 2025-26-18. Bullying prevention and awareness month October 2025. Do I have a motion to approve? >> I'd like to make a motion to approve as presented >> and a second. >> I'll second that. >> Thank you. Miss Clavia, please call for the vote. >> Student Board member Corvio. >> I. >> Mr. Williams. >>

063I. >> Mr. Johnson. >> Hi. >> Miss Lea. >> Hi. >> Miss Luna. >> Sorry. Miss Clark clerk. >> I. Miss Luna. >> I. Motion carries. Miss Clark. I understand you're presenting this. >> Yes, I am. Thank you so much. President Luna, can I please have Cody Harvey, the coordinator of PBIS culture and climate in the student service uh department, please come? And Mr. Pivos, Dr. Kind. Thank you. Thank you for accepting this resolution. A school that is physically and emotionally safe and secure for all students promote good citizenship. increases student attendance and engagement and supports academic achievement. Recognizing and enforcing bullying prevention policies is crucial in sending a message to our school community that bullying concerns will not be ignored. Our district has taken many steps to prevent bullying bullying and creates a culture

064of compassion. There has been many there has been an increase, excuse me, in awareness for bullying resources such as posters, business cards with information on the definition of bullying and how to report it. This link is also available through the students Chromebook via the care portal. We continue to expand the collaboration with our community members through our hearts united group which is a group of individuals who want to support us in spreading kindness and compassion inside and outside of the classroom. Yes, we are excited to continue seeing kindness initiative and activities throughout the school year and we are happy to recognize October as bullying prevention and awareness month. Thank you for accepting this resolution. Good evening board president, members of the board of education, superintendent Dr. Ru Vakalba and distinguished guests. My name again is

065Cody Harvey, the PBS coordinator in student services. I am joined here by our student services director, Philip Peoples. And we also have joining with us uh Miss Lisa Patterson from Valley View High School and two of her students from their No Place for Hate Club. That is Jay Gabbe and Jocelyn Lopez. Sorry. Um, thank you for the opportunity to accept this resolution this evening. This resolution affirms that Marino Valley Unified understands that every student deserves to feel safe, respected, and valued when they come to school. While we already have policies to address bullying, the resolution is more than words on paper. It's a commitment to our students and our families. It's a commitment to continue to build positive schools and cultures, empower student voices, and ensure that kindness and respect are not exceptions but expectations.

066Uh we are also at a time when we see the impact of media devices on our youth. Cyber bullying increasing in our current times, making it more important that we all learn to be kind and support our youth in standing up, excuse me, against bullying. And one of the strongest ways that we fight that is by spreading kindness. And I'm glad, Miss Clark, that you mentioned the Hearts United because I also wanted to share too that um we are are doing kindness events planning for coming forward throughout the school year. So, as we review and uh policies, we also need to keep in mind the mental health of our students and the effect that smart devices have on our their learning and well-being at school. So with our Hearts united group planning our events this

067year, many schools have also launched no place for hate initiatives and clubs at their schools and that's why Miss Patterson has done that for a couple years with their students. And so um these are just some of the examples that things that we're doing around the district and there's so much more that's happening. But true change really takes each of us working together to spread kindness throughout our community. Um, did you share? Okay. So, I would just wanted to give them a moment to share because they've had the club for a couple years. >> Hi, my name is Lisa Patterson. I am the No Place for Hate coordinator at Valley View High School. I'm also a social science teacher and an ethnic studies teacher for the district. I am joined by Jay Garabaldi and Joselyn

068Lopez. And these are several of our club leaders who have united together for the past two years to build a culture of belonging and to ensure that every student feels seen and heard regardless of any aspect of their identity. And we have um been proud to partner with the other 70 clubs at Valley View to build a student body that is united and feels at home on campus. So thank you. [Applause] So I just finalize that with together one by one we can ensure that our schools are places where every child feels like they belong and just wanted to remind that responsibility is all of ours. Thank you. Thank you. On to item D, approval of resolution number 2025-26-19, World Mental Health Day, October 10th, 2025. I understand Miss Lea, you'll be presenting this one.

069>> Oh, I'm sorry. I need a motion to approve it first. >> I'd like to make make a motion to approve as presented. >> Thank you, Miss Clark. >> I'd like to second that. >> Miss Lever seconds. Miss Clauddio, please call for the vote. >> Student board member Corvio. >> Hi. >> Mr. Williams. >> Hi. >> Mr. Johnson. >> Hi. >> Miss Leva. >> Hi. >> Miss Clark. >> Hi. >> Miss Luna. >> I. Motion carries. Miss Lea. >> Thank you for Luna. >> Will please Dr. Davy Satri, clinical director and Diana Kovian, coordinator from the wellness um mental health and community outreach department will come to the front please and accept this resolution. In recognition of the integral and essential role of mental health, the Marino Valley Unified School District Board of Education supports

070World Mental Health Day. Mental health empowers individuals to cope with the stress of life, to realize their abilities, and to contribute to their communities. It is a critical component of a healthy and resilient citiz citizen citizen city. Mental health conditions affect people of all ages and backgrounds right here in our community of Marina Valley and our district recognize the impact this has on individuals, families and schools. We are committed to for fostering open conversations, ensuring equitable access to care and combing the stigma that prevents our students from seeking the support they need. Therefore, the Marina Valley of High School District Board of Education officially proclaims October 10, 2025 as World Mental Health Day. We will continue supporting policies and programs that enhance mental health services and urge all residents, businesses, schools, and community organizations to

071join us in observing this day. All right, I think I have it this time. Good evening, board president, um, members of the board of education, superintendent Dr. Robert Gava, and distinguished guest. My name is Diana Kovian. I am the new coordinator overseeing mental health and I am just very thankful for you to support this work. You supporting this work and the fact that we're here um taking the opportunity to accept this resolution is amazing in my eyes knowing how important this work is to our students and the community at large. So without further ado, I'd also like to introduce my colleague um my clinical director, Dr. Dave Satri, who has something to share with you regarding the importance of mental health. >> Thank you, Diana. Good evening, board president, uh board of education, Dr. Ruvaba

072and cabinet and distinguished guests. As I was sitting in the audience listening, I was thinking, well, first of all, I've heard mental health mentioned about three or four times now before we even got to the podium. But, uh, this is my 40th year in this field, and it's my 30th year in school-based mental health. And in the last two years, I think, um, I've been in front of you three times now. So all those years prior not so much but uh not an I I didn't only work in this district but uh it just shows how much the priority of mental health has changed in all of your eyes. So but let me get to my comments. I thanked you all last last year actually last May. So it's been very recent. We're feeling the

073love by the way. Um but I I thanked you for being so forward uh in your thinking about mental health. So thank you again for the for elevating this cause and this work in schools where achievement is high on the list of goals for students. I believe a school district demonstrates its own achievement when it takes the extra step of looking inside of a person to draw out the emotional barriers they experience in learning. And that helps achievement. Believe me, it helps. So, thank you again for your support. We definitely feel it and we look forward to seeing you at our ribbon cutting ceremony which is is that next week? I don't remember the date exactly. Yeah, it's coming up very soon. So, at the new wellness and center. So, thank you. [Applause] >> Thank

074you so much. On to item E, approval of resolution number 2025-26-20, week of the school administrator, October 12th through 18th. Do I have a motion to approve? >> Good. >> Okay, Mr. Johnson. >> I'll second. >> And Miss Clark, seconds. Miss Collio, please call for the vote. >> Member Carbio. >> I. >> Mr. Williams. >> I. >> Mr. Johnson. >> I. >> Miss Lever. >> I. >> Miss Clark. >> I. >> Miss Luna. >> I. Motion carries. Mr. Mr. Williams, I understand you're presenting this. >> Yes, I am. Uh week of school administrator and uh Miss Claudia is going to assist me. Could I have uh Dr. Mashuri from Chaparel Hills Elementary come to the podium and Tony Montano, principal of Alexandro School. In recognition of school administrators contributions to successful student achievement, the Marino

075Valley Unified School District Board of Education supports the week of the school administrator. The term school administrator is used to define many educational, excuse me, education leadership positions, including superintendent, assistant superintendent, principles, assistant principles, special education and adult education leaders, curriculum and assessment leaders, school business officials, classified educational leaders, and other school district employees. Their work is invaluable to our students, staff, and community. As a board, we join the state of California in recognizing October 12th through the 18th as the week of the school administrator. The board of education commends all school leaders for their contributions to successful student achievement. Thank you, Dr. Muri. >> Good evening again. Good evening, board president Luna, members of the board, superintendent Dr. Ruvakaba, and our distinguished guests, our cabinet members. Um, I am honored to uh accept this

076resolution. uh being an administrator and I'm not going to give you the novel on that, but um I am I there's just really not enough words to express um the myriad of things that are a blessing to us as administrators regardless of all the things that happen. Um, we don't just have the role or the title administrator. We have um the role of parent. We have the role of guardian. We have the role of counselor. We have the role of I'm going to chase uh the student today maybe. Um we have so many different things uh family uh involvement and all of it is important but it is so important to know that we are here especially because of our students and that is the most important thing as an administrator is knowing that we

077are able to impact and touch lives of so many students. So on behalf of all of the administrators, I I c really cannot speak to the job that everyone does, but I'm so honored to be a part of an amazing team here in Marino Valley. Um I am so honored to um and I think um we have Mr. Garcia who is probably representing Mr. Montano right now. Um but I just want to say thank you so much for this resolution. Um again, we come and do this job because it's a work of heart. It is not something that you can put a price on and it takes a special person, right? >> Um, but it takes the heart, not just because of our own children, but because of everyone's children. So, thank you so much

078for this resolution, and we're going to keep on doing what we do best. Thank you so much. On to item F. Approval resolution. This is the last one, everyone. Approval resolution number 2025-26-21, National School Lunch Week, October 13th through 17, 2025. Do I have a motion to approve? >> I'd like to make a motion to approve as presented. >> Thank you. >> I'll second. Mr. Williams seconds. Miss Claudia, please call for the vote. >> Student board member Carbio. >> I. >> Mr. Williams. Hi. >> Mr. Johnson. Hi. >> Miss Lea. >> Hi. >> Miss Clark. Hi. >> Miss Luna. >> I. Motion carries. Miss Carbio. I understand you're presenting this. >> Yes. Um, I'd like to call up uh Carla Lighter, director of nutrition services, and Francis Marino, cafeteria lead person from Valley View High

079School to accept this resolution. [Applause] The National School Lunch Program has served our nation for over 60 years through advanced practices and nutrition education. Our school our school direct offers all elementary, middle, and high school students free lunch. We recognize that children who are provided with breakfast and lunch daily are better prepared for the classroom environment and can focus on their learning rather than their basic needs. We also recognize the the staff of nutrition services who provide daily lunches for our students, always serving with a smile. So with this proclamation tonight, the Marina Valley Unified School District Board of Education expresses its enthusiastic support for the week of October 13th through the 17th as National School Lunch Week. This particular week also serves as a fitting time to urge all Marino Valley residents to become

080aware and concerned about their children and their nutritional habits, hoping to achieve a more healthful citizenry for today and the future. Good evening board president, members of the board of education, superintendent Dr. Guru Praba, and distinguished guest. My name is Francis Moreno. I am the proud cafeteria lead person three, also known as the lunch lady at Valley View High School, home of the Eagles. In December, I will be celebrating 30 years as a lunch lady. I am happy to receive this resolution honoring National School Lunch Week. Every school day, the National School Lunch Program serves nearly 30 million children. Every school day, Marino Valley Unified School District Nutrition Service serves 18 to 20,000 meals. Re research shows children are getting their healthiest meals at school. I am pleased to share this celebration of National School

081Lunch Week October 13th through the 17th, which will highlight the tasty, nutritious food available daily at MBUSD schools. Students favorites like Asian chicken bowls, pizza, basco sticks will be featured with fresh fruit and vegetables. In California, we are blessed to have universal free breakfast and school lunch available for every student. I invite our students and community to join us in celebrating National School Lunch Week and the program's commitment to healthy eating and healthy students. Thank you. President Luna, members of the board, Superintendent Dr. Rubil Cabba, cabinet, and distinguished members of the audience. My name is Carla Lighter, and I am the very proud director of nutrition services. And we are led not only by amazing Dr. Ruval Cababa, but my boss is over there, Susanna Lopez, who is incredibly supportive. I'd like to thank the

082board for the recognition of National School Lunch Week because the first and greatest wealth is health. And when you are young, Isabella, you take that for granted. But trust me, the day will come when you will realize that you are laying down the foundation for your future. starting from the first bottle or nourishment you received ongoing. So physical and mental health is the essential foundation of a productive and meaningful life. We need to protect it. We need to invest in it and we have to be purposedriven to secure and enhance health. And that is the purpose of the national school lunch program. It is to support student success. It is to enable the student to have the right nutrients. One quarter of their required daily allotment for breakfast and onethird for lunch. So national school

083lunch supports the health and well-being of students and it supports all of our future. So this year we are not just combining it with level up with school lunch, but our special theme is taste the world your school lunch passport. And so we're going to really be celebrating the diversity of menu choices that are available. We invite our students to come and celebrate with us. We invite our parents and our guardians to celebrate health by making food choices that are great for your students. Just remember this. If it lasts in your cupboard forever, it's not something you should be eating too often. Okay? And I'm talking about Cheetos and a few other things. So, let us celebrate the health that we are able to not only support but invest in and continue to thrive in

084this district. On behalf of nutrition services and the 271 employees, we thank you for this resolution. [Applause] Thank you all so much. Thank you everyone who came tonight to accept the resolutions. We're on to item F, public comments on agenda items. Any person requesting to speak to any item on the agenda may do so at this time or when the item is addressed by the board of education. Individual speakers shall be allowed to speak for three minutes on any agenda item. The board of education shall limit the total time for public input on each agenda item to 21 minutes. Board bylaw 9323B section 5. Per board bylaw 9323. Twice the allotted time will be provided for a member of the public utilizing a translator. Miss Claudia, do we have any public speakers tonight? >> No

085public speakers on agenda items. >> Thank you. Uh we are on to item G, public comments on non-aggenda items. The board of education encourages public comments. During this section, staff may briefly respond to statements or questions or may ask questions for clarification. The board may refer to staff or other resources for factual information, direct staff to report back at subsequent meeting, and or direct staff to place the topic on a future agenda. If someone wants to lodge a complaint against an employee, the appropriate form may be obtained at any school or the community education center. Individual speakers would shall be allowed to speak for a total of three minutes on non-aggenda items regardless of the number of issues to be addressed by the individual. The board of education shall limit the total time for public

086input on non-aggenda items to 21 minutes per board bylaw 9323. Twice the allotted time will be provided for a member of the public utilizing a translator. With board of education consent, the president may increase or decrease the time allowed for the public presentation depending on the topic and the number of persons wishing to be heard. The president may take a poll of speakers for or against a particular issue and may ask that additional people speak only if they have something new to add. Board bylaw 9323 B through C section 5. Miss Claudia, do we have any speakers? >> We have a total of four speakers. >> Thank you. May I have Mr. Fred Benwell to the podium, please? Hello everyone. Uh, the last time I was here, I talked about armed guards, and I want

087to make all of our schools hard targets. You guys are a hard target right now because you have our great Riverside County Sheriff Deputy back there with a firearm here. That's an armed guard. Um, Kolon No, I want to thank you for your thoughts. Some people want to pass gun bans. You can pass all the gun bans you want, but that's like shutting off the faucet for the people that use the sink. The criminals are struggling to get their water from the busted pipe out back. You can cut off every legal supply and the criminal will still fulfill their buckets. The only thing you're doing is disarming the law-abiding people who actually follow the law while the people who could couldn't care less about your stupid laws are finally are fully armed and ready to

088pray on the law-abiding citizen. Uh the last shooting at that church, you guys share something with that uh church. You have gun-free zones. Those gun-free zones don't work. California has over 100 gun laws that are not going to stop an active threat. The last uh armed uh the active threat that person put in their manifesto that the reason that they went to that school is because it was gun-free zones. They put that in there. So, I hope I mean I've been coming here for a couple years. I hope that things change. I see uh we have a student board member that is has common sense. She made a comment last time and I hope that she starts to get with her friends and say that you want school safety here at every school. Why do

089you why do they get an armed guard, right? They're a deputy, but our schools don't. I I don't get it. I really don't get it, you guys. Um, again, you know, my I I'm glad that my grandson in Nevada has a armed guard. We need to change things, guys. We need to be proactive. We need to get things done. And California has over 100 gun laws. They are not going to stop an active threat. I want you to guys to realize that and I don't want to have to come back here when when we have a tragic event. So, please do your research, find out that these laws don't work. We have over 400 million guns in the United States. If it was a problem, those guns would get up out of their seat and

090come and start to harm people. They don't do that. It's the evil person that does that. myself. I use it for good things. There's evil people that are going to get guns and they're going to come and do active threats and you guys got to protect against that. Thank you. [Music] >> Thank you for your comments, Mr. Roy Blecker. To the podium, please. California turns 175 today. Latest stats out from the US Census Bureau. We're tied for the worst poverty in the United States with Louisiana. But let's go with the claims that were just made with your little resolutions. Oh, school administrators are on student achievement and they're going to do that. The mental health guy said that. So did the lunch guy or the lunch lady. That's your claim by your presentations. Look at

091what came out on the national report card. And I will get into the student achievement rate which is about three and four nationwide or like MVUSD. Kids are not at grade level K through 12. Let's lower the standard like you do all the time. Let's lower the standard to just basic reading and math skills. 50% 50% don't even have that in our schools. Yet you can run awards and you can jack your salaries up and you can make more money and that's exactly what you're doing. Or you can do your claims to fame sitting on your ivory towers. Say how great you're doing. What does the evidence say? You're an abject failure. And you reward poor performance. And when you reward that, you're going to get more of it. Just like you ain't going to

092wish bullying away. That ain't how you stop it. You don't want to deal with the reality of the situation. You know what you're doing? You're killing the kid's future. And you have no plan to fix it. And you've seen, if you watched it, because I said it yesterday, see how easy it is to fix if there is the will to do it. There is no will to do it because you we're constantly talking about the same things and then you try to shove your misinformation and I'm being kind down our throat just like you just did. I hope you're proud of it. But what's the evidence say? Refute it. I will give you the opportunity to provide the form. I can only open the door. It's up to you to walk through it. Thank you

093for your comments. Uh Mr. Riley Peak to the podium, please. >> Good uh good evening. And I believe now, President Luna, members of the board, Dr. Waba, members of the cabinet, and distinguished members of the public, first of all, we should invest in some microphones that don't turn off. Uh, but second, uh, we had some wonderful recognitions, and I want to thank you for them. Uh, but on the bullying prevention actions speak louder than words, and I'll just leave it at that. So, I, uh, came up here today initially to talk about our complaint process in this district, and it is failing, honestly. Uh when I filed my complaint, I was asked p questions about whether I was personally um for lack of a better words, a victim of what I'm complaining about. And that

094just completely goes the wrong way and it shifts the focus away from the actual issue and just tries to undermine the complaint because I myself were not damaged by the what happened. I'm not here tonight to talk about the complaint itself. I want to give the district the opportunity to resolve it through its official processes. Uh, and also I just want to talk about the wasteful mailings that this district has been sending to me. Uh, each letter that the district both the letters that the district or I should say packets that the district has sent me has cost the district over $4 in postage alone. On top of that, these same letters were emailed to me the same day that they were mailed out and it's very redundant to mail them. And it's just excessive

095use of our funds. And it is an irresponsible use of our taxpayer funds to be sending packets and packets and packets. And in each of those mailings, I get I've gotten three district policies regarding uniform complaint procedures. So I've gotten them total of four times. Uh this is unnecessary and it's it's useless honestly because I've already read the policies the first time that they were sent to me via email. I don't need them three more times via mail and email. Again, a single copy or even better a digital link would have been more effective and definitely more cost-effective because we're printing these in color too and each of these policies is four pages and times three that's 12 and it gets sent to me in a manila envelope instead of just a small letter which

096would have cost less. And just my concern is about improving the process. Our complaints should be taken seriously. They shouldn't be undermined. And the communication should be efficient and our funds to communicate should be used responsibly. We're already paying for Outlook service for all of our employees. There's no reason to pay for sending a letter in the mail to me and my parents. And it's just a lot of resources that could be going to our students. It could be going to solving the complaint. And just I hope the district will consider changes so future complaints are handled with fairness, responsibility, and also fiscal responsibility. Thank you. Thank you for your comments. Next, I have Mara Matime. I'm sorry if I mispronounced that. Matim. >> Hi everyone. Good evening. Board President Luna, Vice President Clark, Directors,

097Superintendent Dr. Ruvacaba and communities represented here today. My name is Marla Matim and I am here on behalf of the Black Elected Officials of California, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide support, resource, empower, and advocate for our African-American and black identifying leaders throughout the state and the communities that they serve. I also serve on the RUSDAP pack to advocate and support our African-American families throughout our district. I am here to strongly support the hiring of a parent engagement specialist dedicated to African-American students and families. Our families deserve more than surface level outreach. We deserve someone who truly understands our culture, our lived experiences, and the unique challenges we face within the education system. This role is far too important to be filled by just anyone. It requires a person who can build trust,

098connect with uh families authentically, and engage with cultural sensitivity. When done right, this position can be a bridge helping families feel seen, heard, and valued while also ensuring our students have the resources and support that they need to thrive. We need the district to show up in love, unity, and with the full commitment to equity and ensure that all students experience a sense of belonging. Our voices matter, our children matter, and this position is a critical investment in their success. I urge you not only to approve this role, but to ensure it is filled by someone with heart, experience, and cultural connection to serve our communities well. Thank you. >> Thank you for your comments. We are on to item H, employee association reports. Uh, first up I have CSEA. Do I have a representative

099here from CSEA? Doesn't look like it. Okay. Uh, H2. Do I have a representative from MBA? Mr. FAS. Okay. Good evening members of the board. Uh, superintendent Ruruakava, district leadership and community members. Uh, my name is Chris Fidas and I'm the have the honor of serving as the president of the Marino Valley Educators Association. And I stand before Unite not just as a union leader, but as an educator who is deeply invested in the success of our schools and the well-being of the people who make them thrive, that's our certificated educators. I'd first like to thank the board members who have uh reached back out to us and have met with us uh the over the past six weeks. So, we want to thank Miss Miss Luna, Miss Clark, Miss Leva, and Mr. Johnson as

100well. As we enter this round of bargaining, we know what is at stake. Without an agreement, our members face significant increases to their health benefit or health out of pocket benefit costs. And these costs would greatly decrease their take-home pay but increase their stress at home with their families who are already giving their all to our students. We are certain that the district can more than afford this outcome. The unodited actuals are going to be presented tonight and uh it makes it very clear that there is plenty of money to take care of this. The real question is not whether the district can do it, but it is whether the district will choose to invest in its workforce in a way that reflects our shared values. With an increase to the district reserves of 34.5

101million from last year to this year, now it sits at a total of $118 million. This is a matter this is now just a matter of the prioritizing the health and well-being of our employees. That is why tonight MVA calls on the district and the school board to approach these negotiations with an attitude focused on reaching an agreement. This is not a battle of wills. It's it is a chance to model integrity, empathy, and collaboration for our students. It is about solving problems together. And it's not about scoring bragging points. When we negotiate in good faith, we demonstrate to our students and our community that public education is built on fairness and respect. We show that we can find solutions that strengthen our schools for everyone. Now, MVA is committed to honest, transparent, and solutionoriented

102negotiations. Let us work together to build a collective bargained agreement that protects our educators, that uplifts our students and reflects the dignity of the work happening every day in our schools. Because when we take care of our educators, we also take care of our students in this community. And we take and we also make the choices and when we make the choice that support both of those, we secure the f future of public education here at Marina Valley. So, thank you for your time and I look forward to a more connected and a commitment to getting an agreement done. Thank you. >> Thank you, Mr. FAS. Do we have a representative from Amb? Yes, we do. >> Mr. Garcia, welcome. >> All right. Good evening, Dr. Wakaba, President Luna, Steam board members, my name is

103Inado Garcia and I proudly serve as president of Abamamp, our association of Mara Valley management personnel. Our Amb members share a purpose to promote higher education for the students of Mara Valley Unified School District. We do this by working collaboratively with our certificated and classified members in service of all of our students and community. We also help provide annual $1,000 scholarships to each of our comprehensive and alternative education high schools. We help provide our district with strong leadership and high standards of preparation and performance among administrative personnel. We maintain standards of ethical behavior on the part of administrative personnel. We help facilitate opportunities for networking and professional development and provide avenues of sharing insights, experiences and success. We study and recommend legal action and legislation of concern to education and disseminate information pertinent to job

104related activities. We cooperate and work with all colleagues so that the needs of all learners and the community may best be served. We create the resources that will enable certificated and classified managers to develop and apply creative leadership. As ANVA, we understand that it is a privilege to serve our students and community and we strive every day to be worthy of this honor. Thank you for your time. >> Thank you, Mr. Garcia. Next, we are on to item I comments from board members. I'll start with student board member Miss Carbio. Do you have any comments for the evening? >> Yes, I do. Um, so recently we had our superintendent student advisory meeting last week. Um, and I just wanted to point out that um I it was like or I liked attending it. And what

105it is is um students from middle schools and high schools um from the in the district attend to collaborate and share idea ideas ideas to better our schools. And some goals include um improving attendance, encouraging engagement beyond elementary school as students transition to middle school and high school as well as increase performance in all subjects, mainly math and English. Um and I just wanted to point out that this is one of our ways that we're going to um help our district and I wanted to thank Dr. RSA too um for coordinating it and um having good energy for all the students. I think it was very encouraging um especially bringing all these students together and trying to find ways and also like um the collaboration it was I feel like that was a very that's

106a very crucial part of um how we want to better our future and our schools and encourage our students to want to come to school and want to learn. So, I just wanted to put that out there. Thank you. >> And Mr. Williams, do you have anything this evening? >> Yes. Uh, I have a couple of comments. Um during our presentation from Canyon Springs, I asked the student uh representative uh how it was going with the cell phones and and uh uh you know, not having it in the classroom. And it was refreshing to hear um what what her assessment was of the process because I think we've kind kind of gone full circle with with the phones first being introduced socially now it's being used educationally and and now I think kids are really

107getting it. Uh there is a big movement uh at the college level of students uh putting down their smartphones. They're getting flip phones because they feel cheated in high school because they they lost that engagement piece. So uh as was stated by the student, um teachers don't have to repeat things over and over again. uh students are engaging uh and and getting it the first time. Uh my second comment is um I think we have an opportunity to look at some training uh when it comes to EV and we have a car company Karma car down on Paris that is trying to work with one of our schools and um I believe it's March mountain and um I think that is the direction we need to move in. Um and I I can't be more

108happy about uh the possibilities of what we can uh bring to our students uh through that car company uh and it being right in our backyard. And so I wanted to thank uh Communities for Children for introducing that to uh March Mountain. And um hopefully we uh we get the board to to take a good look at it and uh make it make it part of our our district and training. >> Thank you, Mr. Johnson. >> Okay. Thank you. I um uh first of all, I want to thank our superintendent um for doing some some changing and also the recognition. Uh I'm I want to speak for myself. I uh I've been around a long time and I've seen where people have worked hard and never received recognition >> and u but people don't go

109out and work just to get a rec get just to get recognized. We know that. But it's up to us, >> you the superintendent, to ensure that uh we see what the people are doing uh not only for our city, but for this school district. And so I want to thank you for making sure that we acknowledge them. I know sometimes u uh some folks, I don't know who, but some folks may say, "Gee, there we go again, taking up my time." No, it's not taking up anybody's time. If you help an old man like me across the street so I don't get hit by a car, I'm grateful and I'm thankful. That person who helped me should feel good that they did something like that. So I say that to say this. When we

110recognize, we're not just, you know, just recognizing people just because we want to pick. know, we want to really thank you because the contributions that you're making, let us know how much you really care. And don't forget this for one moment. We have children that's watching. That's watching. And you can't tell me a child would love to come up to that dis and say thank you. And all you've got to do is just go to the schools and you'll see when they receive awards how happy they are. sort of the same thing happens when they're adults. So again, I I want to tip my hat to you and your team for putting these things together and recognizing the folks for a wonderful job that they're doing. Um and I and I and again I I

111like the format. Um and again I already mentioned about the folks at home. Um I'm just elated. I'm I'm just happy. I just like to see change change like my Dallas Cowboy. Um, I was >> I'm sorry I saved Dallas Cowboy. I I shouldn't have said that. >> But they need to change though. >> That's all I got. Thank you, sir. >> Thank you, Mr. Johnson. Miss Lea. >> Well, um, you know, I was thinking the same thing, you know, Mr. Johnson was saying, and that's something, you know, that I have talked about it with the superintendent that it is important that we recognize, you know, the people who works at the district. It doesn't matter what position you have but if you are doing a great job you know it is important that they

112feel you know that we value them and um and and I would like to see that often even if you you know show it on the screen you know recognize that teacher maybe being nominated by a by a student you know because they know how they are or a parent. But then um one more thing is like I have have the opportunity to go to many different events. Um right now my job is permitting me to do that later on. I don't think so. But anyways, but I just feel happy that I have that blessing to be attending, you know, the hearts united meetings, you know, learn everything that um that we're doing to show, you know, kindness and why is it important that we we put that in, you know, our students mind, but

113not only on them, but also on the adults, the parents, um the staff. But the one thing that you know stay on my head and I maybe it say on yours too Miss uh President Luna was the game that we went to um Canyon Springs. how the kids, you know, there were little girls uh that were cheerleaders and they were, >> you know, like cheating together with the high school cheerleaders and flag. And then we were able to see those um football players, you know, from middle schoolers and how they were all excited and cheering up for Canyon Springs and like you were mentioning, you know, they they feel, you know, proud and they feel happy when you recognize them. So the way they wanted to be recognized is by you know getting a shirt

114from Canyon Springs and they're like can I who's that? I'm like that's my boss and it was President Luna and they're like who's that my other boss and it was you know like uh the superintendent Dr. Ruba. I'm like tell them to come over here. I want to show them something and they were so excited to show their grades, you know, their attendance, their grades and they felt, you know, like that they were doing a good job. And it remind me of something that my grandpa used to say, you know, he was a teacher. Um, and he said that um the benefits, you know, of having um being part of a sport when you have a um it he will say like you will have a healthy mind and a healthy body. So it is

115important that we that we make sure that our kiddos, you know, our students, you know, they join some kind of club, a sport so that we can, you know, protect them from everything that's going on, you know, all those different ways that they may go. And I just I just want to say that I'm that I'm happy and that I'm proud of our students and our staff. So that's what I have to share. >> Thank you, Miss Lea. Miss Clark. Yes. I think we're all on the same page tonight. I think we're all feeling it. I feel like um tonight's resolutions are shining examples of our core beliefs that school should be a safe space for every student to learn and thrive. It is the responsibility of this board to create policies that reflect our

116community values and I am exceptionally proud of the work that this board of education is doing to continue to put the whole child forward and at the center of our work. So, thank you. Um, thank you, Miss Clark. I just wanted to I wanted to bring up some of the thing mine isn't as heartfelt about as your guys' is. Sorry, but I'm just going to talk about some of the events I attended that filled my heart, filled my cup. Uh, back to school night at Vista Heights Middle School. I want to give gratitude to principal Stephanie Williams for taking me around. Um, even Miss Brown joined us um into it. It was it was nice walking around and um talking to the students and the parents. Uh Vista Heights is a great great school. Um

117Valley View versus Vista Delago. I think most of us were there. That was a fun game. Great being there. Um and then Miss Leavari talked about Canyon Springs uh football game. Uh, one of the highlights since the last board meeting, uh, we had the the opportunity to, um, if any of you are famili familiar with Blizzard Entertainment, it's a game gaming company. I have, uh, the the the honor of having a friend that works there. I went to high school with him and I asked him if we could bring some of our esports students there and he said, "Sure, no problem." So, we took a tour. Um, some of us adults and uh a few of us our students from Valley View esports team got to see the Blizzard campus and they were elated and

118it another thing that fills my cup seeing the students excited and you know seeing opportunity that maybe they didn't see before. So that was amazing. I want to give a special shout out to my friend Sam Park at Blizzard. Um, that was that was truly an honor to be able to do that. Um, also talking about sports, Miss Leva, in our Friday memo, we saw that we have a new elementary sports program. Very excited about that. Uh, just another thing for our students to feel uh included in, right? A sense of belonging, very important. We talk about that a lot here. So, um, another opportunity for that. That's great. I love that. And um one thing I want to mention especially I see Commissioner Jackson here in the audience. I was at the Environmental Historic

119Preservation Commission meeting last night and um just as I was walking in to be an an audience member. Uh just as I was walking in they were talking about the uh Marino Valley Flag Redesign Contest. So the city of Marino Valley is hosting a contest. Um it's ongoing right now. It ends October 13th. Any resident can um design a flag. It has to go with the theme. There's some rules to it. I don't have all those details, but you could go to the city's website or you could talk to Justin back there. Um I'm sure he'll be happy to give you the details. But I think it would be a great opportunity for our students uh to participate and maybe even be the winner of, you know, the official city of Marino Valley flag that

120would be unveiled at a city council meeting. So that would be really um an awesome opportunity. Um other than that, extending gratitude as was shared here to everyone. Thank you everyone for your hard work. Thank you for making this district um great and I look forward to continuing our success together. Um and now Mr. or I'm sorry, Dr. Ruvakaba, it's your turn. Thank you, President Luna, and uh board trustees for your comments. I do want to just reassure the community um specifically given the unfortunate decision that came down from the Supreme Court yesterday. President Luna alluded to it in her comments at the beginning of the meeting. You know, we pride ourselves in uh creating environments that are not only um emotionally safe, but also physically safe uh for students. And when um adults put

121kids in danger because they're playing political games, it really is disheartening. Um somebody's agenda should not dictate whether a young um lady or young man who looks like me feels safe or not to go to school. And I just want to reassure our community um that we will continue to do everything we can to make sure our kids are safe. And trust me, when they are with us, they will be safe. Um I know that every time this comes up, it's another level of anxiety that um our families feel, that our kids feel, that the community feels. And it is important that we stick together as a community to reassure those members um who are unfortunately now the target um that they're going to be okay and that we're behind them and that we're in

122front of them to make sure that we're protecting them. And just consider this right now. It's people who look like me um who's going to be the target tomorrow. So I think if we keep that in our mind, we're going to have some empathy and compassion as we as we work towards making sure we keep all of us safe. So thank you. [Applause] >> Thank you Dr. Rubakava. We are on to item K1, conduct public hearing resolution number 2025-26-15, pupil textbook and instructional materials compliance for fiscal year 2025 2026. Do I have a motion to approve or to open the public hearing? >> So moved, >> Miss Clark. And do I have a second? >> I'll second. >> Thank you, Miss Leva. And Miss Claudia, please call for the vote. >> Stood in for member

123Corvio. >> I. >> Mr. Williams, >> I. >> Mr. Johnson, >> I. >> Miss Lever, >> I miss Clark. I miss Luna. >> I motion carries. Public hearing is open. Miss or Dr. Arce, can you please give us some more information? >> Absolutely. Thank you very much. Um, President Luna, this is in accordance with our with education code. Um, it's the pupil textbook and instructional material compliance. And the spirit behind that is that every single year at the beginning within the first eight weeks of school uh we have a public hearing um to share with the bo board that uh the instructional materials and textbook compliance in posting at newspaper at all sites at the CAC which is this building's kiosk district website. Um, and to reassure the public that we have we're in compliance

124with students having their materials or will have their materials within the first eight weeks of school per ed 10 and 60411. Um, so this is this part of of our annual um public hearing. >> Thank you Dr. RCE. Was there any questions on that colleagues? Miss Claudia, do we have any public Oh, I'm sorry. >> Oh, no. If you Yeah, if you have a question. >> Just for clarity. So, when I read the report, everything on the right says all delivered or or history. I I see some red. What does that indicate on this report? So in this report um when we get to the resolution part and the attachment to the resolution that's our timeline of when some of the materials are coming are coming in. Not all materials have been sent um by

125the publishers but we do have a couple more weeks and we are reassured that they will be here within that eighth week. >> Thank you. >> Yeah. >> Any other questions? No. >> Okay. Miss Claudia, are there any public comments on this? >> No public speakers. >> Okay. Then I'm going to ask for a motion to close the public hearing. >> Okay. Mr. Johnson, do I have a second? >> I'll second. >> Okay. Thank you, Mr. Williams. And Miss Claudia, please call for the vote. >> Student board member Carbio. >> I. >> Mr. Williams. Hi, >> Mr. Johnson. Hi, >> Miss Lever. Hi, >> Miss Clark. Hi, >> Miss Luna. I motion carries. Next, we are on to item two, approval of the resolution number 2025-26-15, pupil textbook and instructional materials compliance for fiscal year

1262026. Dr. Arce, thank you again, President Luna. So, this is just in accordance with um our compliance. Uh, every year we have to adopt a resolution or we ask the board to adopt a resolution that all curriculum is aligned to state standards um within the the main core areas and that all of our students within the eighth week of school will have all their textbooks whether it's digital or a physical copy um so that they can be successful this school year. >> Any questions colleagues? Do I >> will we have to we're in line to be compliant, but will there be an update if we do miss some of those opportunities? >> If we are not in compliance, which means if we do not receive the materials within the eth week, we have to per

127ED code provide a very detailed report to the board on how are we going to um be compliant. We've been working with the county and so far we are in line. So that's why we provided that full report to you all. Thank you. >> Any more questions? No. Okay. Do I have a motion to approve? >> Mr. Johnson and do I have a second? >> I'll second. >> Miss Clark seconds. Miss Claudia, please call for the vote. >> Stood member Corbio. >> I. >> Mr. Williams. >> Hi. >> Mr. Johnson. >> Hi. >> Miss Leva. >> Hi. >> Miss Clark. >> Hi. >> Miss Luna. >> I. Motion carries. On to item L, presentations to the board. L1 is presentation and approval to certify the 2024 2025 unodudited actuals report. Miss Lopez thank you and

128good evening President Luna members of the board uh superintendent and Dr. Algava, cabinet and audience members. Again, Susanna Lopez, chief business official. And this evening, I'm going to give a presentation on our 2425 unodudited actuals report. I do want to point out that along the way, I will be uh speaking in reference to some changes that were made um from the backup that was originally posted on the agenda on Friday. So, I will make sure that that is incorporated. Again, wanting to make sure that fiscal stability is critical and making sure and ensuring that as a district we're able to meet all of our goals and being able to support the vision, mission, and portrait of a graduate. So, what are the unodudited actuals? because the fiscal year did end on June 30th and over

129the summer um specifically the business department has been focusing on closing our books. Um so why does it take so long? Well, think about it. Everything that is delivered um by June 30th, we need to make sure that we receive invoices. Uh we want to make sure that time cards are received and they're processed. And so they the staff actually goes through a tedious process of of working with both fiscal years. And so they want to make sure that things are hitting accurately. Um and so the unodudited actuals report is referred to as unodudited because our external auditors are have not been here yet to audit these financial statements as we just completed them and they will be here in the fall. Once they are audited then they become audited actuals and this is the

130cumulative the last report for the fiscal year 2425. So this is the equivalent of like graduation for the business department. Um this is the report that is filed with the state and so when you're looking at CDE website and there's a lot of financial reports and comparative data between different districts. This is the report that they use. The only thing that changes for 2526, which was the budget that was presented to you back in June, are the beginning fund balances. And we will outline them um once we get to those slides. So, what we want to make sure with every budget presentation is we want to make sure that we connect um or tell the story of what has changed since the last time we reported. And that would have been at the second board

131meeting in June when we adopted the budget. And at that time we provided an adopted budget for 2526. But we also provided what was referred to as estimated actuals for 2425. That is what we thought the balances would be on June 30th. And now that everything has been updated, we are reporting unodudited actuals. And then we're going to be very transparent and show you where our variances were. So when you're looking at our revenues overall on in June, we were estimating that we would have 473 million in total revenues. Unodited actuals now 479 million. So that's a a variance of 6 million, but it's to the good, right? Um and 6 million is a big number, but that equates to a 1.31% variance. um which is the target. We want to target a 1 to

1322% variance. That would be very good. 2 to 3% would be acceptable and then anything over that you'd want to make sure that you have um good explanations for. So in this case um reached within the target on the expenditure side again when you're looking at the different variances and we provide the variances line item by line item. And I want to say specifically when you're looking at the variances for certificated salaries, classified salaries, and employee benefits, which is about 90% of our unrestricted budget. And you can see that we were that the um projections were off by less than a million dollars. That is an amazing job. Um, and so that tells you that we have a a really good measure with our position control system that we have a good measure to know

133uh the payroll that's outstanding um in May because that's when we're preparing estimated actuals. Uh when you look at some of the categories like books and supplies, services, it's common to see larger variances in these categories and I'll tell you why. A lot of the times there's orders that are placed and they're not going to be received. So if something is received on July 1st, it will not be reflected here as an expenditure. And that's why we work hard, especially with our school sites, because our school sites get different pots of money and some allow for carryover and some do not. and there's been very there's been lots of cases where they're planning to receive goods and if they're received a day late, they could be reflected in a different year's financial documents. So, um

134even though you're seeing that the expenditures were much less, some of that money could have been carryover for the school sites. And the second piece that we did, and we'll talk a little bit more when we have um the MYP up, is that as a district, we knew that we were going to have some funds that were one-time in nature that were going to be expiring. And so, we took advantage of being able to transfer things that qualified for those grants um and were able to use some of those funds. So, what does that do? That lowers your projected expenditures. So when you look at, for example, books and supplies, we were estimating to spend out a general fund less than $5 million. That number is usually 8 to10 million in any given year. So

135we already had transferred some things. We were able to transfer more. So the final number for books and supplies was $2.8 million. You're not going to see an unrestricted budget of $2.8 8 million for a district our size unless it it it involves um those one-time funds that we were able to utilize. Overall, we projected expenditures to be 358 million. Expenditures are about 349. So, being able to pick up $ 8.9 million, again, it's pretty good. 2.51% variance. In addition to that, we have um a couple of items that we also need to use the unrestricted general fund for. Uh specifically transfer out. So transfers out. Uh we've got other funds. For example, our liability fund that does not have revenues um other than what is contributed from the unrestricted general fund. So we've have

136a contribution uh for liability and you can see that that dollar amount increased from our projections and then on our contributions good thing good news here we had projected our contributions to be $87 million contributions final number a little under $85 million and that breakdown is because we usually provide this breakdown to the board $67.5 million for special educ education. I know that's critical because everybody feels very strongly that these are areas where we need to continue to advocate for because of the um funding that is impacted from the federal level specifically for special ed and then 17.4 million to routine repair maintenance program which is a requirement for any districts that receive state facility funds. Um, but I do want to just a little bit of good news on the special ed. For the

137last couple of years, we had been seeing contribution increases that were in the double digits as high as 13%. The $67.5 million contribution reflects um about 9 and a half% increase from prior year, which is really good because it's not in the double digits. So um do want to thank the team there for being able to look at some of the ways where they can contain the expenditures. So overall under financing sources you can see that the variance was about 4.3 million. Switching over now to restricted. And on the restricted side of our um fund, this is where all of the grants uh this is where the monies that we receive have strings attached. We receive money to accomplish specific purposes. It cannot be used for um operational expenses specifically. And so you can see

138here that the estimates on the revenues pretty close. It was a less than 1% variance. Though we did receive um almost $2 million less in revenues, does not mean necessarily that we receive less money. The way that a lot of these grants work is you're not able to recognize the revenue until you spend it. So if I didn't spend these $2 million and I'm going to spend them in 2526, that's when I'm able to recognize the revenue. So it does not mean that I receive less revenue. It just simply means we recognize less of it. On the expenditure side, you can see that the difference in expenditures was about $6.1 million less. Um, so one of the items that did change from the time that this presentation was posted. Um, and do want to thank

139um our business director, Mr. Leuda who's there in the in the back probably taking notes making sure I say everything correctly. Um we on Friday afternoon everything was posted. We come back to the office and we discovered that we had one of the grants that the way that the um books were presented would have required that we send half a million dollars $500,000 back to the state. Um and so working with the team was able to identify expenses that qualified. So we decided that it was best to redo some of the items, make sure we had the transactions because the report had not been approved to ensure that we were able to account for those expenditures, complete the transfers so that we don't have to give any money back to the state. And so I

140think it was worth it. Um, but do want to just point out that that's the reason why we had to make the modification to the report. But because of that, um, as a district, we're able to benefit that $500,000 amount and it did involve one of the restricted programs. So, and then if you look on slide number 10, financing sources, this is the offset of the contributions. So this special education is on the restricted side and so when you have the negative contribution from unrestricted you see the positive here and as I mentioned because the contributions required were a little bit lower $2.5 million you're seeing that variance here on this side on the restricted side. So what does this mean? So this means that when you take all of our revenues, expenditures, contributions, we

141now have new ending fund balances. This is specifically for 2425. And so back in June, we were projecting an ending fund balance on unrestricted of 109 million. Now that dollar amount is $10.9 million higher. So you can see that's 120 million. on the restricted side, uh, projecting 126 million, that number is now 128 million, so $1.8 million higher. So once we close the books, we now have new ending fund balances for 2425. So the next step is that we need to incorporate these balances into our multi-year projections. So, by law, Assembly Bill 1200, AB1200, requires at any time we present financial information, we're not allowed to just look at one year. We have to look at a budget year, which for the district would be 2526, as well as two subsequent years. So, you can

142see here our multi-year projection reflects projections through 2728 fiscal year. And that column T425 unodudited actuals, T425 unodudited actuals is now updated based on the information that was just presented to you. So you can see there at the very bottom there is that ending fund balance of 120 million. That ending balance now becomes my beginning balance for 2526. Those last two rows are the only things that have changed for 2526. 2627 2728. At this time, even though we're aware of potential changes to revenues and expenditures, we do not make any modifications to our reports. The first opportunity that we will have to make modifications will be at first interim uh which is the period that goes from July 1st through October 31st and it's the report that's presented to the board in December. At that

143time is when you will see any updates to revenues and expenditure. So right now this slide looks exactly the same for 2526 through 2728 as it did at that second board meeting in June except for those balances right because now my ending fund balance um for 2425 that 120 million carries forward and you can see that because in the current year 2526 and the two subsequent years we are projected to deficit spent You can see that at the end of 2728, we are projected to end with a $68 million ending fund balance. On slide number 13, I know it's a lot of information, but slide number 13 is a summary of the ending fund balances for all of our other funds. So even though at every reporting period we spend a lot of time speaking

144about unrestricted and restricted, our reports and our closing actually accounts for every fund that the district has. And so this um summary of ending fund balances is all a summary of this 200page document that was also attached to your agenda. You also have the updated one there that was attached. Um, but instead of going through that report, this is the summary that we're providing, but you're able to see what our ending fund balances are. We have an a student activity reserve fund, which is the ASB fund, an adult ed fund, child development fund, which is the preschool fund, a cafeteria fund, the building fund, this is measure now MNX, they are both in that building fund. Um, then we have our capital facility fund. So when you are approving all of the CFDs um and

145the collection of developer fees, you have that there. Uh fund 35, this these are the state the monies that we received for the state approved projects. Uh special reserve fund, that's our fund 40. Um this was the fund that we used to build that uh fabulous and amazing aquatic center. Um so we have that there. 40 49 and 51 are also components of the CFDs as well as 52. And then at the bottom, our self- insurance fund is our sort of liability fund. do want to because at the last um board meeting I gave an budget update and we had a slide that showed what the warm body count or that actual attendance was at the beginning of the school year and I believe at the time we were showing that we were very behind

146on our projections which is common especially for those first five days of school. So, we wanted to give you an update and this is as of September 5th. You could see that we were still 72 students below projections. So, we have not hit our target. I checked just right before I came up here to present and that number is 30,498. So, we're still about that 7576 range below um projections. Our CalPADS day or census date is the first Wednesday in October. That's the snapshot that the state will use. And so we will need to be um continuing to monitor through that date. Um because if on that date we are still below projections, we will need to ensure that we are making our adjustments to our revenues at that time. >> Miss Lopez, that that

14772 missing kiddos that represents about $1.5 million. >> Yes. >> So that's a significant hit if we don't get those kiddos. And you can see that our uh not only will our current year projections need to be looked at, but if we projected a decline of 375 and the number is now closer to 450, we might also need to take a look at the decline in the outy years as we were projecting declines of 375. So, um just needing to spend a lot of time looking at the reason um focusing on areas specific grades right now. Um kindergarten is what stands out. Um but I will tell you that probably 90% of the districts in Riverside County are seeing the same exact thing. Um and and so um this is five years from COVID, right?

148And so we might be in a in a place where the birth rate was was um significantly impacted. So our next steps we have as I mentioned our December 9th our first interim report will be presented to the board which will capture information through October 31st. In January is when we will receive that sneak peek by the governor of his anticipated 2627 budget. Uh you can see that in the business office we're usually we're working with three to four years at a time. Right? You're looking a year back looking three years ahead. Um either in January or February we will have our audit reports presented to you. Then we have a second interim report March 2026 and then the May revision um looking forward May of next year. Uh so with that I just do

149want to do a special thanks to all of the staff in the business department because it was a busy summer. Um there was a lot of of tight deadlines. There's a lot change in staff as well. And so um just want to give a a shout out to Mr. Leuda and his team for everything that they have done to make sure that we completed a report, a correct report and one that we'll be able to present to RCE as well. >> Thank you. >> I understand you have a clarification, Dr. >> Yes. Just wanted to make one clarification. It's important that the board understands that what we're presenting to you is an amended an audited actual report. So there's a reporting there's a publishing timeline for when we published the agenda and at the time

150that we published the agenda which was on Friday we that's when we discovered that we had to make a change an error um a miscalculation um based on what Miss Lopez shared. So if you're looking at the agenda online there are actually two presentations and two unodudited actuals report. We have to keep the original one there and then the new one because the community needs to be able to see the difference between the two. So, as you consider the item and as you ask any questions, know that we're going to be asking for approval of the amended unodudited actuals. >> Thank you. Any questions, colleagues? Miss Lea? >> Yes. Um so you said that we have about 76 students that are not currently attending our schools. >> So we are if you look at slide

151we projected that our enrollment would be 30,574. Mhm. >> Right now students enrolled. It's enrolled. >> We have 30,400 502 was what we had on on Friday. >> 498 today. So this is only enrollment. >> This isn't taking into account attendance. >> Okay. >> So we have 7576 students that have not enrolled yet. >> Okay. >> That we were anticipating would have been enrolled. All right. Thank you. Miss Clark. >> Yes. Thank you. Can we go to slide 12? >> Yes. Thank you. I was wondering if you could help me understand how we have um we are deficit spending where we have a significant carry forward. So I'm wondering we talk about year-over-year and the beginning balance. So if we go on to projected for 2526 if I think I'm um reading this correctly, we're

152going to carry forward 119, >> right? >> 120 >> or one. >> Yes. >> Okay. 120. And then we also have revenue, new revenue coming in, >> right? >> And 2526. Yes. Mhm. >> So, how are we carrying forward money, but we have a deficit? We're deficit spending because I thought we wanted to get away from deficit spending. So, in reality, it looks like we have the money to cover the deficit spending. And I shared this before. I would like for our reports to reflect that versus having to carry forward. Why don't we zero out our deficit spending because I don't want to deficit spend, >> right? >> Or project project accurately, right? because we're forecasting, we're projecting, we're trending. Let's make sure that that's at zero. And is there a way that we can

153do that because right so right now and the reason when you look at that deficit spending line that is a formula. So you take your revenues so in 2526 482 million and your expenditures of 388 and then that negative 101 it's that's also an expenditure right because this money that I have to take over. So when you're really looking at that number now, you're saying, "I'm going to spend 489." You're spending more than you're bringing in. So your deficit spending, a true deficit spending is simply revenues and expenditures. Remember, your your ending fund balance is one-time money. >> I understand. I'm I'm I I get it and I hear what you're saying and I hear what you're trying what you're presenting, but actually the revenue that we're having for fiscal year 2526 is the new

154revenue the re the new revenue plus the carry forward. >> No, >> carry forward is included in >> Is that what you're saying? So your your total revenues are typ total revenues for the year. You're not this is new money. So if we receive any new grants now during the year and that's why your revenues will change during the year, right? because we're going to have um new grants that folks will come present forward and so those revenues could increase if our our revenues again are also assuming that we have a 92 and a half% attendance rate and based on our enrollment. So there's opportunities for the revenues to increase or decrease honestly and the expenditures again could increase or decrease but um because that deficit spending is simply just calculated on on your current

155year it doesn't really take into um a fact that that reserve but I I so I think in in a nice world it'd be like well why can't I just increase the revenues by 7 million so that revenue deficit spending is zero. Knowing that I have an ending fund balance, >> I don't think I would want to see that, but I would want to and I know I talked to Ro and I know you guys base it off the actual report, but for total revenue at the top, then I think there should be a smaller line. We're really not getting the current year as of 482. We're getting current 482 minus the 120 or my report on my the thing is I know that's a new report, but I'm still looking at the old report.

156It's on the on our >> So, take the contributions out, >> right? Well, no, no, no. Separate them like it should be a line item. So, it's very, very clear because right now it kind of looks the way that it's presented right here. It looks as though we are carrying forward 120 million plus the revenue of 482, right? I get it because this is the way that C the reporting is for the >> that's how the tax report is >> the tax report, right? But honestly truly our overall revenue total projected revenue for 2526 is 482. But so our yeah see it's like the beginning balance is 120. >> It's almost like our checking account is up on top, right? Your revenues, expenditures, your contributions. That's my checking account, right? Money's coming in, your paycheck's

157coming in. You're paying your bills. You've got expenditures. And it's almost like that beginning that balance is your savings account. >> No, that's not what you're that's not reflective there. That's two separate accounts. There's a checking account and there's a savings account. And each each account has two separate funds, right? So, are you telling me if that's the case, then what I said holds true? In my checking account, I'm deficit spending by seven. then move the money from my checking account to my savings account >> to cover that deficit. >> And we are and that's why at the end of 2526, I no longer have 120 million. Now I only have 113 because I needed to use some of that savings account to pay for my deficit. So you see how your ending fund balance

158is lowered year after year because I'm having to tap into that to pay for my deficit. The problem is we know that you can only do that for so long before you now don't have. >> So let me ask you this. Maybe this will help me better understand. Is that our reserves? >> Those that is your reserve. Ending fund balance is your reserve. Yes. >> Unrestricted site only. >> Yes. >> That is good. Now I understand. >> Yes. Okay. >> So we're tapping into our reserve >> and and we and we can so we're depleting our reserve. And if you realize when we present um a more detailed report during budget and interims, we actually break out that reserve because even though in 2728 you're seeing $68 million out of that $68 million, you have

159a 3% required reserve almost 20 million, right? And so that 68 really isn't 68. Well, in our reserve, our we are mand we are mandated to carry forward a 3% reserve. >> Yes. >> Our district is carrying a 6% reserve. >> Right. >> Our we have board policy that would allow us to carry over or set aside an additional 3%. Yes, that's correct. >> Okay. Why are we holding it in reserve if we are deficit spending? we've had to build up the reserve because remember a couple years ago we didn't have the reserve when we had to go through some layoffs and we had to make some budget reductions. So I guess my question is or my hope is that we get to a point where we are not deficit spending and when we're in

160an audited actuals we always see because we've been you've been doing an amazing job your team is amazing >> that we truly are not deficit spending right so we shouldn't be projecting to deficit spend if the board does not want to deficit spend we have to be really responsible with our financials and every year year-over-year um it looks like we're doing an exemplary job because we really truly aren't deficit spending. So, I would like to ensure that we're not projected to deficit spend >> and we and we can do that, but I think we also have to take a look back as what led to that. So, for example, there's been times where positions haven't been filled, right? Or things don't take place. And so, I think ideally I would I'm 100% behind you. In

161my perfect world, I would like to see no deficit spending and your reserve is very constant year-over-year, just what what we all agree it should be. If it's three, six, whatever the percentage is, >> that would be great for us. That would make our lives so much easier and then you have no deficit spending. But usually what will happen is that we know that sometimes things come up where we need to and and so it's it's difficult because it's almost like throughout the year you're already projecting that things aren't going to look as good. And so for example this year we held back on some of the ESSER projects that were more for operational and maintenance related and facility related because now we knew we were going to have measure X. And so we said,

162well, let's use the remaining ESR funds, even though our plan said we were going to do a lot more operationally with that. Let's use it to offset some of the LCAP. And so there was a large number of expenditures that we were able to transfer out and use things for instructional purposes. Had we not done that, yes, the numbers would have looked very different, but we couldn't afford to have the numbers look different. And so I think sometimes there's a lot of explanations that go on behind the scenes. um as to why the numbers end up looking that way. And I think that's what's critical that we continue to monitor because I don't I don't think it's a a projecting of it's a I think it's a I can't have a negative million of deficit

163spending in 2728. So what are we all going to do to make sure that number is not that high? >> And and and and that's how things change. >> And I understand and I'm going to let it go. However, I I hear you, Miss Leila. I understand it's a projection. >> But right now, we should project to ensure that we're spending our money accurately, correctly, within guidelines of policies and funding sources. Now, >> I I don't like to I don't I really don't feel comfortable approving a budget where I feel like I'm gonna deficit spend $22 million and then but my ending balance projected in 2028 is uh positive 68. So there's something that just doesn't sit right with me on this particular on the out years. Just me. So thank you though. What a

164great presentation. >> No problem. >> I understand what you know Miss Clark is saying because you know you see like the seven you know um billion over here and then you go to 20 it's like 20 something. It's like a big difference and and I understand you know it's just a projection but I would like to know what will take us to have that big deficit. >> So like for you to come with that you know like amount you might have an idea of what will I know student enrollment. Yes. Well, it it is and it >> but when you look at the fact that just 70 students alone is 1 and a.5 million, that's huge, right? Um it's about $16,000 per ADA. Um and we I I can tell you that if I had

165the computer here and probably Johnny would do a even better job. When we present this to our COE, you actually have to go line item by line item and you specify what FTEES, what's my cost of step and column, what is everything line by line is presented. I'd love to be able to share all of that, but you'd have to have me up here probably for two days speaking and we would have to go through it. I mean, we can have a a budget workshop where we walk through some of the scenarios, but but ultimately, if we keep our same staff and there's no modifications year over year, it's going to be more expensive to keep that same staff because of step and column, right? Because of the cost to the fixed cost. And so,

166just that that those are the biggest changes. If you look at our expenditures, they're increasing because we have those factors that are increasing. And if my student enrollment is decreasing, you're seeing that gap, right? Um, and again, if we can make modifications to our enrollment and we can get better attendance, I'd be the happiest to report that, you know what, I hope that 94% attendance sustains because that probably means I can increase my revenues for about three and four million more without doing anything, without modifying our expenditures. We would simply have more revenues if our attendance rate was higher. But remember when we are submitting our plans to RCE they're looking at our trend and so if my trend is I have 92% attendance I can make this look better but I'm not doing us

167any favors. So we hope that this is almost a worst case scenario because this is a planning tool. That's what a budget is. It's intended to make modifications and it's intended um to raise the awareness of we don't want to have a negative $22 million and a lot of things take place during the year to make sure that hopefully we don't end up with a deficit spending of 20 negative$22 million. >> So a couple things I'm not I'm not sure if I'm going to add to the confusion or not but it might clarify. I think I I think definitely a point taken. I think we can carve out so we know that the balance forward is part of the total uh revenue. I think that'll help people understand better what that means. I think second

168is what we're not forecasting in 26 27 and 2728 is the cola. So the cola is not included there. So that inflates that the um exactly the decrease in in um revenue. So you're so it's an artificial because we as a board we decided that we're not gonna forecast the cola because it's not a guarantee. >> And I think the third point that is important to note is deficit spending is not always a bad thing. Deficit spending reflects that we have a pocket of money that's being that is expiring. So we need to now offset what we had before with our ongoing expenditures. And this reflects ESSER funds that are now gone and we're having to now offset what are we going to pay for those out of the general fund or other funds. I

169think the part where um and this is a term that that you should never bring up at a board meeting, but I'm going to bring up at a boarding meeting, which is this does not reflect that we have a a structural deficit. Those two things are different. >> That's good. >> And so just because we're deficit spending doesn't mean that there is a structural deficit. A structural deficit means that just in general our revenues are not sufficient to pay our expenditures. That doesn't exist here. This basically reflects that we're able to meet our needs for the three years out if we calculated if we put in the colas the projected colas in 26 27 and 27 28. Those negative 21 and 22 would look a lot better. Not that they're going to be significantly better,

170but they will look a lot better. But we don't do that because we're taking a conservative approach. I don't know if that helped. >> It did. >> And Miss Lopez, instead of being negative 72 students and we're at our projection, but now we increase by 400 students. What would happen? >> My revenue would be much higher. That would be good. Now I would also need to have now the thing about extra enrollment is that you need what you need staff right and so whereas attendance you can improve attendance and you don't need to modify your expenditures if I get an influx of 400 students I'm going to need additional staffing I'm going to need additional textbooks I'm going to need desk and and so it it just it varies and and even right now we're

171going through the transition is that our TK numbers were higher than projected. Our kinder were lower and you would think it's a wash. It's not a wash because the class sizes are different. The furniture in the classrooms, the setup is different. And so you're having to make Exactly. And and so it just there's a lot that goes on behind the scenes that again we'd be happy to share. I you our JFMC meets for um Dr. verties there. Um sometimes two and a half, three hours and we will just talk about the report because they actually go through line item by line item. There's just a lot to cover. Um but we'd be more than happy to provide additional information. We can this is entirely we dictate what the presentation looks like. We can make modifications

172if it's easier to understand. Um but again I think that this is a projection 100% and it's going to be 100% inaccurate right but this is a tool it's our forecasting tool that we have right now um and we just need to understand where the changes are and and to me that's the greatest thing. If there's a change in revenues, if there's a change in expenditures and contributions and in balance, we need to be able to explain everything. And that's what is monitored behind the scenes, line item by line item, position by position, school site by school site. Why are things changing? Remember, my budget was created in June and I rolled over all my positions and look at how much new staff we've had in the last couple of board meetings. their salaries, even

173though they're replacing positions, their salaries might be higher, they might be lower, and and those are all adjustments that we make. So, the numbers are going to change every single time because every single month, we're monitoring and we're making the adjustments. There's some positions that we can't recruit right away. There's things that we didn't plan for that we need extra support or um you know, there's I I know right now we're saving up for a textbook adoption. So, the only thing that's going to help us get through that is to be able to have some money in the reserves because there's going to be times where you're not going to be bringing in as much as what you're going to be paying out. So, any other questions, colleagues? Do I have a motion to approve

174as amended? >> Wait, >> I'll second. There was I didn't Who made the motion though? >> Oh, I >> I said, "Do I have a motion?" >> You have Okay. >> Is that you, Mr. Johnson? Okay. And do I have a second? >> I'll second the motion. >> Mr. Williams seconds. Miss Claudia, please call for the vote. Student board member Garbayo. >> I. >> Mr. Williams. >> I. >> Mr. Johnson? >> I. >> Miss Leva. >> I. >> Miss Clark. Nay, Miss Luna. >> I motion carries five and one. Nay. Um, we are going to take a bio break. Uh, 10 minutes. Everybody come back at uh 8:02. >> Thank you. >> You mean like in one two? M we are on item M consent agenda. Do I have a motion to approve or does

175do my colleagues want to pull anything? >> Hi, President Luna. I'm so sorry. Um I would like to pull contract A26195 for a separate vote. 019. >> Okay. Anybody else need to pull anything? >> No. Okay. Um, do do uh I have a motion to approve the consent agenda as amended with Do I need to announce a 25260195 pled? So move. >> Okay. Thank you, Mr. Johnson. Do I have a second? >> I'll second. >> Miss Clark seconds. Miss Claudia, please call for the vote. >> Student Bar Member Carvio. >> I. >> Mr. Williams, >> I. >> Mr. Johnson, >> I. >> Miss Lever, >> I. >> Miss Clark, >> I. >> Miss Luna, >> I. Motion carries unanimously. And now I need a motion to approve item A2600195. >> I'll motion. Do I have

176a second? >> Mr. Johnson. Thank you. And Miss Claudia, please call for the vote. Student Barber Carvio. >> I. >> Mr. Williams. >> Hi. >> Mr. Johnson. >> Hi. >> Miss Lea. >> Hi. >> Miss Clark. Based on our own board policy 412 4 Marino Valley Unified Board policy 4112.8 it's a nay for me. >> Miss Luna >> I motion carries five yes and one nay. Thank you. We're on to item N uh discussionformational items. N1 is human resources discussionformational items and this would be uh letter A a first reading of administrative regulation 1312.1 complaints concerning district employees and new board policy 418 consensual intimate relationships in the workplace. Dr. Verie, >> thank you so much. President Luna, these two uh policies this evening as you mentioned are brought forward tonight for first reading and

177so we encourage the board to let us know if they have any questions or concerns before the next board meeting. The first one that you mentioned is the administrative regulation 1312.1 which would address the idea of vexacious complaints. Uh basically this policy has been developed with the assistance of legal counsel as an administrative regulation to add as a type of disclaimer when the district does receive frivolous complaints. Uh this would not be uh utilized with great frequency or capricciously but with discussion in cabinet and looking at the merits of a complaint and if an individual were utilizing the complaint process uh for maybe a different outcome or for some other issue that might be better served in a in a different way rather than lodging complaints. And then the second policy that is before you

178this evening for first reading is 408. That's board policy regarding relationships in the workplace and it really is meant to complement and highlight the boundaries policy that we've adopted and this has also been worked through with uh legal counsel and has been utilized at some other districts as well. Thank you. >> Thank you Dr. Verie. Is there any questions on this? Just a first reading, not taking any action. No. >> Okay. Thank you. We are on to action items. Letter O uh 01 is superintendent action items. Letter A, approval of the second reading and adoption of board bylaw 9150 student board members and resolution number 2025-26-10 student board member compensation. Dr. Vuvakawa. >> Thank you, President Luna. So, the board previously approved board policy 9150 to include the opportunity to give student board trustees um

179course credit for being on the board. So, now they get elective credit uh for sitting as part of this governing board. Um the idea came up um at a previous board meeting about being able to provide financial compensation uh to the student trustees as well. So after polling the board, the action item reflects the um pled consensus of the board reflecting that they would like to provide financial compensation and the amount provided which is at the $333 and change amount. >> What's the percentage? >> It's that's onethird of the total of what the board gets. >> Can we make a motion? Okay, I'd like to make a motion to approve the second Oh, yeah. The second reading and adoption of board bylaw 9150, student board member and uh student board members and resolution number 2025-20610

180as presented. >> I'll second that. >> That was a tie. >> Go ahead, Miss Lea. >> Okay, I'll second that. Thank you. >> Thank you, Miss Lea. Miss Clardy, please call for the vote. >> Student board member Carbio. >> I. >> Mr. Williams, >> I. >> Mr. Johnson, >> I. >> Miss Leva, >> I. >> Miss Clark, >> I. >> Miss Luna, >> I. Motion carries unanimously. Yay. All right. Item B, approval of resolution number 2025-26-24, board member absence. Dr. Ruvakava. >> Thank you, President Luna. Board bylaw 9250 allows the board to approve payment for a board trustee who missed a board meeting due to a illness or district related business jury duty or if the absence was due to a hardship. We did have a board trustee that missed the August 26 25 2025

181board meeting. So we're asking the board to approve that absence. >> Do I have a motion? >> I'd like to make a motion to approve as presented. >> Thank you, Miss Clark. Do I have a second? >> I'll second that. Miss Lea seconds. Miss Clott, please call for the vote. >> Student board member Corvio. >> Hi. >> Mr. Williams, >> abstain. >> Mr. Johnson, >> I. >> Miss Lea, >> I. >> Miss Clark, >> I. Miss Luna, >> I. Motion carries. Five yes and one abstension. Next we are on to educational service items. 2. A. Approval of student discipline case 003-24-25. Do I have a motion to approve? >> So move. >> Thank you, Mr. Johnson. Do I have a second? >> I'll second. M >> Miss Clark seconds. Miss Claudia, please call for the

182vote. >> Mr. Williams, >> I. >> Mr. Johnson, >> I. >> Miss Lever, >> I. >> Miss Clark, >> I. >> Miss Luna, >> I. Motion carries unanimously. Item three, business service action items. 3A is approval of resolution number 2025-26-04 of the board of education of Marino Valley Unified School District approving lease lease back agreements for the Creekide Elementary School and Sunny Meadows Elementary School modernization projects and delegating authority related there too. Miss Lopez. >> Yes, thank you President Luna. As was shared earlier during the superintendence report, there's a lot of uh facility projects going on that we're very excited about. So this evening we have uh first off a lease lease back agreement that we are recommending approval for. These are uh this specific one is for Creekide Elementary as well as Sunny Meadows

183Elementary modernization projects. Um the way that lease lease back agreements work again it's a fourpart uh different agreements included in this attachment. First is a pre-construction agreement. The second one is the site lease agreement. We also have a leaseback agreement. And then finally the construction services agreement for this particular project. It was awarded to West Coast Air. And the next step in the lease lease back project is that they will work on a guaranteed maximum price which will be brought forward to a later board meeting. >> Thank you, Miss Lopez. Any questions, colleagues? Do I have a motion to approve? I'd like to make a motion to approve resolution 2025-26-04 as presented. >> Thank you. Do I have a second? >> I second. >> Thank you, Mr. Williams. Miss Clavia, please call for the vote.

184>> Student board member Carvio. >> I, >> Mr. Williams. >> I, >> Mr. Johnson. >> I, >> Miss Lea. >> I, >> Miss Clark. >> I, >> Miss Luna, >> I. Motion carries unanimously. Uh on to item B, approval of resolution number of the board of education, Marino Valley Unified School District, approving lease lease back agreements for the Box Springs Elementary School and Sugar Hill Elementary School modernization project and delegating authority related there too. Miss Lopez. >> Yes, thank you President Luna. This one very similar. This project is related to the lease leaseback agreements for Box Springs Elementary as well as Sugar Hill Elementary. Both of these are modernization projects uh awarded to West Coast Air. Again, this lease lease back um is comprised of four different agreements. The pre-construction service agreement, the site lease

185agreement, the lease back agreement, and the construction services agreement. Um and similar to the other one, we will be needing to bring forward the guaranteed maximum price. Um for this particular one though, um it will come in two different phases. Um and again, there's timing implications going on at the state level. And so, uh you will be seeing two different guaranteed maximum price, two different phases for this particular project. Um but both projects are still in line to receive that state funding. Thank you, Miss Lopez. Any questions, colleagues? Do I have a motion to approve? >> I would like to make a motion to approve. >> Thank you, Miss Leva. Do I have a second? >> Mr. Johnson seconds. Miss Collio, please call for the vote. >> Student board member Carvalo. >> I. >> Mr.

186Williams, >> I. >> Mr. Johnson, >> I. >> Miss Leva, >> I >> Miss Clark, >> I. Miss Luna, >> I motion carries unanimously. Item C, second reading and adoption of the new board policy 3301.2, 2 purchasing authority new administrative regulation 3301.2 2 purchasing authority board policy 3311 bids administrative regulation 3311 bids new board policy 3311.1 uniform public construction cost accounting procedures and new administrative regulation 3311.1 uniform public construction cost accounting procedures that was a mouthful Lopez >> yes thank you President Luna um I do want to just highlight um because we did have board member Clark give us some feedback at the last meeting in particular to board policy 3301.2 as well as administrative regulation 3301.2. This is in rel um related to the purchasing authority and at the first reading we did not

187have the policies are at the bottom. It was recommended that we go back. So I do want to point out that that modification has been made from the last time uh to fulfill that. And in regards to the remaining uh board policies and administrative regulations, um there have been no changes and we have received no feedback. Um mainly this was to utilize again language from public contract code as well as government code and being able to align them to CSBA, but no changes other than that that I mentioned. >> Thank you. I'd like to make a motion to approve as presented. >> Thank you, Miss Clark. Do I have a second? >> Second. >> Mr. Johnson seconds. Miss Claudia, please call for the vote. >> Student board member Corvio. >> I. >> Mr. Williams. >>

188Hi. >> Mr. Johnson. >> Hi. >> Miss Lever. >> I. >> Miss. Clerk. >> Hi. >> Miss Luna. >> I. Motion carries unanimously. Item D, approval of resolution number 2025 2614 establishing an appropriations limit pursuant to article 10. What is that? B of the California 13 B of California Constitution adopting the appropriations limit GAN limit. Miss Lopez. >> Yes. Thank you. Uh this particular resolution is one that is required to be presented on an annual basis to the board. The GAN limit is actually a form that was part of the unodudited actuals um packet and this is all as a result of proposition 4 that was passed back in 1979. Um it's in the state constitution so it's a requirement that we need to fulfill each and every year and we need to um certify

189that we are within the limits of the allowable growth and the spending for the district. And so when you're looking at that form, you can see that it compares the prior prior year data and it takes into account your budget year 2526 calculations. And I am happy to report that we would fall within this limit. So this indicates that we're spending at the limit, not exceeding it, which is what we're supposed to certify in order to be in compliance with this Proposition 4. >> Thank you, Miss Lopez. Any questions, colleagues? No. Do I have a motion to approve? >> I'd like to make a motion to approve. >> Thank you, Miss Clark. Do I have a second? >> Mr. Johnson seconds. >> Miss Claudia, please call for the vote. >> Student member Corvio. >> I.

190>> Mr. Williams. >> I. >> Mr. Johnson. >> Hi. >> Miss Lea. >> I. >> Miss Clark. >> Hi. >> Miss Luna. >> I. Motion carries unanimously. Uh, letter E, approval of resolution number 20252622, resolution authorizing Susanna Lopez, chief business official, to make application for and to sign certain assurances with respect to applications for local, state, and federal programs, projects or grants. Miss Lopez. >> Yes. Thank you, President Luna. So for this uh resolution uh very excited anytime that there's opportunities out there um and specifically this is related to our transportation department. So South Coast Air Quality Management District is offering a grant um up to $1.5 million that would allow us to replace nine of our older school buses with the new zero emission electric buses and be able to install charging equipment. Um,

191one of the requirements that the agency has is that they want to make sure that districts are serious about this when they're applying for it. And so that's why it requires formal board approval. Um, so this funding would help us modernize our fleet. Um, and approval of this item would allow us to apply for this grant and then appoint myself, Susanna Lopez, as a designate to submit the required uh documents on the district's behalf. >> Thank you, Miss Lopez. Any questions, colleagues? Hey, do I have a motion to approve? >> So moved. >> Miss Clark and a second. >> I'll second. >> Mr. Williams seconds. Miss Claudia, please call for the vote. >> Stomber member Carvalo. >> Hi. >> Mr. Williams. >> Hi. >> Mr. Johnson. >> I. >> Miss Lever. >> I. >> Miss

192Clark. >> I. >> Miss Luna. >> I. Motion carries unanimously. We are on to item four, human resource action items. Letter A is approval of the variable waiver English learner authorization which is clad for the 2025 2026 school year. Dr. Verie, >> thank you. President Luna, this uh item has two new uh instructors uh listed and they are, as you mentioned, finishing up their English learner authorization with uh their credentiing programs and with some support from our district. and we're asking the board to go ahead and approve that waiver for them as they finish up their clad. >> Thank you, Dr. Verdie. Any questions, colleagues? >> Okay. Do I have a motion to approve? >> So moved. >> Thank you, Mr. Williams. And a second. >> Mr. Johnson, seconds. Miss Claudia, please call for the

193vote. >> Stood board member Carvalo. >> I. >> Mr. Williams, I. >> Mr. Johnson, >> I. >> Miss Lever, >> I. >> Miss Clark, >> I. >> Miss Luna, >> I. Motion carries unanimously. Item B, approval of the certificated personnel employment on education code 44 258.7B for the 2025 2026 school year. Dr. Birdie. >> Thank you, President Luna. This item allows our athletic coaches who may not hold a PE credential, but perhaps they teach in another area to work with our students during the school day. and it allows our students thereby with this approval, this this particular code allows us to give those students PE credit. So for the individuals that are listed as part of this item, we're asking for the board to go ahead and approve that particular waiver per the ED code.

194>> Thank you, Dr. Verdie. Any questions, colleagues? Okay. Do I have a motion to approve? I'd like to make a motion to approve the certificate of personal employment of education code 44258-7 B for the 2025 2006 school year as presented. >> Thank you. Miss Clark, do I have a second? >> I'll second. >> Miss Lea seconds. Miss Claudia, please call for the vote. >> Student member Corvalo. >> I. Mr. Williams. >> I. >> Mr. Johnson. >> I. >> Miss Leva. >> I. >> Miss Clark. >> I. Miss Luna. >> I. Motion carries unanimously. Item C, approval of resolution number 20252611, elimination of vacant classified positions for the 2025 2026 school year effective September 10th, 2025. Dr. Birdie, >> thank you, President Luna. And again, this is a a regular item that we bring forward to

195make sure that we're keeping up with position control and we were able to sit down with President Kaban from CSEA and review all these vacancies to ensure that his members were not illffected. Uh there were some uh moves that happened, some displacements, but everyone retains a position and all of these are current vacancies that we're asking to be removed from the books. >> Thank you, Dr. Ry. U colleagues, any questions on that? >> As always, I will I will make sure like nobody's being laid off, nobody lost their job. >> That's correct. >> Okay. >> Yes, that's correct, Miss Lea. And we review that with uh the CSEA president always before we bring this forward to you. Well, I'm sorry. I will always ask. >> That's fine. >> Do I have a motion to approve?

196>> So move. >> Thank you, Miss Clark. Do I have a second? >> I'll second. >> Miss Lea seconds. May I have a call for the vote? Miss Claudia, >> student board member Corvio. >> I. >> Mr. Williams. >> Hi, >> Mr. Johnson. Hi. >> Miss Lever. >> Hi. >> Miss Clark. >> I. >> Miss Luna. >> I. Motion carries unanimously. And now we are on to item P. Uh, acknowledgement items. Number one is acknowledgement of classified management job description facilities planner. Dr. Birdie. >> Thank you, President Luna. The change for this particular job description that we brought forward for acknowledgement is under the qualifications. Facilities planner is one of those positions that is very specialized and and is often sometimes hard for us to fill. And we wanted to make sure that we were

197allowing candidates to present their particular industry experiences as part of their resume and qualification. So, we've updated the qualifications to make sure that they do get that credit, if you will, for the training and experience in the field. >> I think that's great. Thank you, Dr. Ready. Any questions, colleagues? >> Nope. Do I have a motion to approve? >> No, it's acknowledgement. >> Oh, I'm sorry. >> I'm just on a roll of approvals today. >> We acknowledge it. >> Okay. Uh, now we are on to item Q, future agenda topics. Miss Carbio, we'll start with you. Do you have anything? >> Um, I have no features on the talks. Thank you, >> Mr. Williams. >> Nothing at this time. >> Thank you, Mr. Johnson. >> Uh, nothing except I'll just say just uh let's continue

198to wrap up the uh recognitions that we that we give out just about every meeting. And uh I'm I'm really thrilled to see as many people as we see. Now, today was go short, but that's okay. But the the bottom line is that we're still recognizing people for what they do. They're not doing it to get recognized. They're doing it because that's what they love to do. But it's up to us. So, I want to thank our superintendent and everybody else that, you know, nominated them or put their names in said, "Look, let's do something for this person because they did a great job for us as well." So, thank you for that. >> Thank you, Mr. Johnson. Miss Lever. Um something that um I would like to see is like um you know we

199have APAC, we have ELAC and as I mentioned before um if we can start looking into having a committee at if possible at every school. I know it will take time to be supporting our parents that have kids in the special education program. I know we have, you know, um, a committee for the district, but we need to start working on having those committees at our school sites. >> So, if I'm understanding correctly, doing something like a district CAC, but at the site level where every site has a parent group that supports the needs of our special education kiddos. >> Yes, that's correct. So with board consensus, we can begin the process of researching best practices related to that and have Mr. Ramirez and his team present something to the board. >> I'm seeing yeses.

200>> Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Perfect. >> Miss Clark, >> I don't have any future agenda topics at this time. >> Thank you. Um I have a couple things. I wanted to request that we consider um since we are going to be doing some elementary site projects using that as like an opportunity to pilot a comparison model with one being a standard construction and one being like a PLA CWA construction so that we can do our own internal research as to um you know what what is a better fit for our district. so we can have like real life data. Um, and then also I would like for us to create a policy um that enables or allows if we ever decide to adopt a project labor or community workforce agreement um that allows for us

201to do that. So if we can draft a policy that that has that, that would be great. >> So thank you. So, we'll start with the first one, which is um if I'm understanding correctly, we would ask Mr. Romero to identify two school sites that have very similar needs. They're not going to be identical, but they have very similar construction needs and then implement um a program where one gets bid out using the traditional model and then another one using the PLA model. um and then use that as a pilot to see what the difference is between the two in terms of um timeline, costs, even quality, things of that nature. >> Yeah, I'm seeing some nodding heads. >> Yes. Yes. Yes. >> I like that idea. I think it's it's good. >> Yeah. >>

202I mean, I think it gives us an opportunity to see firsthand what the difference is between the two. >> So, I think Miss Lopez and Mr. Romero's back there hiding behind this poll, but I know he's hearing us. Um, so what I would recommend then is I think maybe we we kind of have to do both simultaneously. Start looking at a PLA board policy that allows us to use that as at the board at board discretion and then maybe identify some common um I guess criteria that are used on the PLA's. So when we work to bid out the project, we're using that like with as much fidelity as possible. And I think we can probably work with like our labor our carpenters union. I know Mr. Cobian is pretty knowledgeable in that area as

203well. So um so if you would allow us um give us a couple of weeks to do some research and then we'll bring you back in a Friday update or maybe a separate email just so let's focus on that kind of what we found so far. >> Mr. I I wanted to bring this up at the last meeting, but I wasn't here. Um, as as we had talked before, uh, President uh, Luna had brought up uh, the drinking stations, >> hydration stations, >> and I think we really need to to push that in this day and age. Um, especially when our kids need to be hydrated. I think it goes hand in hand with with our recognitions for our schools and and nutrition and and water is what we're made up of. And I I

204really want to see that we have adequate stations at all our schools and we reduce the the carbon footprint uh with plastic. >> Absolutely. So we presented a report um previously in a Friday update. Correct, Miss Lopez? That's correct. That identified the number of water filling stations we had with the locations >> and I think we also put what we plan to put into the next phases of modernization. So we'll send that out again and maybe we can bring it back for discussion if we want to standardize. Every elementary school should have x amounts. Every middle school should have x amount. Every high school should have x amount. >> Was that sound good? >> Okay. Seen a lot of none I think. >> And of course the cost. and the cost of course that's always

205big. Um so >> I don't want more deficits >> that the team is hearing. So thank you so much. >> Um anything else? >> That's Maslo's hierarchy of needs, >> Mr. Johnson. >> Yeah, I do have one thing that I I I forgot to mention. Uh I'm going to embarrass him, but I'm going to do it anyway. I'm going to say it anyway. I'd like to recognize u Dr. Verie. Uh the reason I'm doing that is because uh you know I go to the Friday night football games and I'm seeing him there and I'm thinking now wait a second his son if I recall is a senior he's got no business being here but I didn't approach him. So in public I'm going to tell him I really appreciate him being there although I'm not

206so sure I would have done that. So he the reason I what I'm talking about is that his son plays football, high school football. Now he may have been out of town but I would have been out of town with him. So when I saw him I didn't say anything but just know it was on my mind. >> So doc Dr. Verie has been directed to prioritize prioritize his kids. >> So he has been going understanding boss and understanding teammates. So uh I try and go to our Thursday night games, Mr. Johnson. Okay. Okay. I don't want my family hearing that you've seen me on Friday nights. >> Thursday night games I come to to support our Marino Valley athletes and then Fridays I've been going to to see my son's high school game. So,

207thank you. >> We've got we've got a very collaborative team. >> Well, so you didn't tell me when when when you and I talked. I just What's you doing here? You know what I mean? >> Okay. That's all I have. So, >> hi. So, I was doing a little research and I know that we're talking about um the project labor agreements, but I believe CS and I think we do too already has a policy that um talks about project labor agreements. >> We do. I think what we would do is maybe look at that and then modify it. Okay. >> Based on kind of what the direction of the board, which is looking at >> one project. >> So, give us the flexibility to be able to do one traditional and then one PLA. >>

208Okay. >> Yeah. But we'll we'll we'll make sure that we review it and then bring it back with any adjustments that need to be made. >> Thank you. >> Of course. >> I do have one item. Yes, President Luna. >> Yes. Go ahead. >> So, um with the board direction, we were able to launch the um online driver's ed portal or or program. There's a little bit of a hiccup. the company that we're partnering with is missing one very key component which is the AB1584 data sharing piece. They have to commit that they basically have to assert that the data that we're sharing is going to be kept secure. It's basically relates to to furpa. Um but we're we're we're very confident that we're going to be able to get that done very quickly. So

209I just wanted to point that out. The second piece is um the board had given us directions to start researching be behind the wheel. We've done some very preliminary um research. There's not a lot out there, but um one of the things that we are working on is kind of a more comprehensive report on um what we found. For example, just overview, we found that um the programs have been diminishing significantly since the since like when I was in high school taking behind the wheel. very few schools uh and districts offer that that there are some um mitigating factors such like such as cost. That is one. Another one that came up for example unfortunately is the issue of AB218 and um the current people that current contractors that do this publicly they have one

210driver and one student in the car alone and so that's a concern for us. So, we would have to find a company that can do a group, right, a group class, not just one-on-one. But, we're researching all of that. Just to let you know that we are uh working on getting um some reports and then we'll bring that back, share in a Friday memo and then bring it back so you can give us some direction. Also looking at if we can find some grant funding, some partners, something like that to so we can offset some of the cost because it is a little bit pricey. But I just want to give an update on that. >> Thank you. Um, and I also wanted to mention I did ask some questions uh regarding um our electric

211bus fleet that we're getting some more and um I appreciate uh all those answers. I'm just asking if you could share that in the Friday memo, but I also think it's something we should celebrate. So, if there's any way that we can like promote it on social media or dedicate a pa a web page to it or um I think it's it's a big win for for our district, for sustainability, for our environment, for our our our students. Um I just in the questions I asked and and what the responses I got, I saw that it's it's a wonderful thing and I think we should celebrate it. So that's >> and in line with Mr. Johnson's um observation about making sure that we recognize folks, we asked um Jim, Mr. Broison, just a very simple

212question like give us the number of rate like the cost per mile and he did like a threepage memorandum with like like figures and facts and routes. I'm like this is overachieving but thank you. Uh so we will make sure both reports go to the board in the Friday update. >> Thank you. That's all I had. Anybody else? All right. So, without any other with no further business to come before the board of education, the meeting is adjourned at 8:39 p.m. Everyone be kind to each other. Have a good night.