CJUSD Board Meeting - February 5, 2026

001Good evening everyone. >> Today is Thursday. Today's Thursday, February 5th, 2026. My name is Bertha Flores. I am president of the school board this year. I would like to call the meeting to order. And I would like uh Joanne, would you please do roll call? Mrs. Sandival >> present. >> Mr. Fuentes >> present. >> Mr. Ibara >> present. >> Mrs. Haro. Mr. Flores >> present. >> Mrs. Flores >> present. Thank you Joanne. And I believe we have uh all of us here except for Miss Joanne Thorino. Okay. On item 1.2. I would like to invite Cynthia Bueno. She is available for Spanish speaking persons wanting assistance. Flores. Good evening. So much gracias. >> Thank you, Cynthia. I would like to to now invite um our Bloomington High School principal to join to lead us in

002the flag salute. I pledge algiance to 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, Principal uh uh Evette. I know her by Evette. Okay. Um, so we are moving on to the adoption of the February 5th agenda and there are no amendments. Correct? >> That's correct. >> Okay. So, I need a motion to adopt the agenda. >> I'll second. >> Okay. All right. Very good. And uh do we need to Is that it, Joanne? Or do I need to move to make a motion? That's it. >> Yes, >> we're we're good. >> Okay. So, uh we have a motion with Pat Haro and who else was it? Mr. Fuentes uh to approve the

003agenda um as presented. All those in favor? >> I posted. Okay. Motion is approved. Uh item point uh 2.1. We have one of our high schools, Bloomington High School today presenting. We have some students here ready to present. And I would like to invite Principal Roman to the podium. >> Good evening, Board President Flores, uh board members, Superintendent Dr. Miranda and members of the audience. It's with a great honor and privilege that I get to introduce our senior students. This is their last presentation before the board. Our next uh school showcase will be our juniors. They'll be taking the reigns. So, uh we'd like to give a big round uh of applause to um our students, Miriam Morales, Vine Idahan, Horasio Basalto, and Anthony Cordddero. Come on up. Good evening board members. My name is

004Mary Morales. I'm here in my final semester. I am vice president of my class and I'm here with my peers Oasio Vasulto, Anthony Cordero, and Vine Idahan. I will be presenting the academic portion of today's presentation. This year, BHS has established an SAR committee made up of teachers on assignment counselors and administrators. The purpose of this team is to develop and implement effective attendance and to better support our students. For the students intervention part is our tier 2 and our tier three PBIS implementation. As a school, we are approaching a 95% attendance rate. However, our goal is far for 95% to be minimum. We continue to strive towards 100 in attendance, ensuring that all the students present are support and engaged in learning every single day. In the past couple months, AVID students have been

005exploring college options by visiting campuses. Sophomore AVID students hosted their annual college fair and selected college or university of choice and ex created an expo presented to all BHS students and AVID eighth graders. On October 31st, we also celebrated our annual pumpkin drop where students use math physics to calculate the impact and force to kinetic energy. This is a yearly event and one that our Bruins are always looking forward to. On January 16th, our AP day provided underassmen with information about our advanced courses, helping to identify classes, challenging them to offer a challenge for them, and an opportunity to earn college credits. There was a student panel there to help answer any questions from the perspective of an AP student. On January 18th, we also welcome middle school students from Jobaka and Romes to come

006and visit VHS to come learn about our pathways, explore courses and offerings, and the class of 2030 seems eager to become future Bruins. On February 5th, we celebrate our student scholars with first semester awards. Bruins were recognized with honor role, principal's honor role, aces like M and more like MVP, teachers choice. We are extremely proud of all our peers. Continuing, Bloomington High School had the honor of hosting the science fair and STEM expo on January 24th, featuring hands-on activity and community building for students, families, and staff members, as well as participation from our community businesses and local organization and colleges. The ELAC committee took an assessment on dece in December to help identify and support the needs of the English learner families. It also provided opportunities for feedback, questions, participation, and in any school decisions.

007Lastly, BHS held a PIQE graduation on December 17th. Of the 64 enrolled parents, a huge number of 56 completed the program, strengthening the family engagement and student education. Thank you all for listening to the academic part of the presentation. I will now pass the following part to my peer Vine Idaham. Thank you. >> Hello and good evening board president Laures, members of the school board, Superintendent Miranda, and members of the audience. My name is Van Idan and I'm a student leader in my senior year at Bloomington High School. Today I will be presenting our athletics program. We will be highlighting recent athletic events and providing updates on our winter sports teams from boys soccer all the way down to wrestling. So let us commence. Throughout this winter sports season here in Bloomington, we've had the

008honor of c celebrating several senior nights. These events are a special way to recognize and appreciate our stu senior students and athletes for their dedication and hard work. For each senior night, ASB helped by setting up photo opportunities and providing sashes and custom posters to make the moment even more memorable. We are incredibly proud of all of our senior athletes. And we're excited to see how they continue to succeed both on and off the court and field. On November 18th, 2025, Bloomington High School and CJUSD joined San Frernardino County Supervisor Joe Baka to celebrate the ribbon cutting of our newly renovated baseball and softball fields. This $5.5 million project was made possible through a combination of funding from super from Supervisor Baka and community approved CJUSD bond funds. We are thrilled for our students and

009athletes and we look forward to seeing the dedication, effort, and memorable moments that will take place on these fields for many years to come. On January 20 26, 2006, the Bloomington community came together to celebrate the retirement of a legendary alumni, Everett Gray, and his number 34 jersey. Mr. Gray is widely recognized as one of the Inland Empire's top athletes, even competing in the 1996 to97 NBA season and as a powerful example of dominance both on and off the court. In honor of this special occasion, Supervisor Baka also presented the boys basketball team with a check to support their program and to help ensure continued success. Without a doubt, the number 34 will go down as one of the most memorable numbers in Bloomington history. The boys soccer winter season was meaningful and filled with

010growth, resilience, and strong team spirit. As varsity player Santiago C shared, "This season was greatly me was great mentally, full of valuable training and personal de development with the team. We are proud to recognize Diego Diego F and Chrysler C as student athletes of the month for November and December, representing Bloomington with courage and enthusiasm. We are incredibly proud for the entire team's effort, sportsmanship, and dedication, and we look forward to building on this momentum in future seasons. Next up, the girls soccer winner season was a great one defined by strong teamwork, consistency, and outstanding team chemistry. It was clear that their chemistry as a team played a major role in their success and a steady performance throughout the year. We are proud to recognize Yadira F and Mia B as the student athletes for

011the month of November and December representing Bloomington with excellence and Bruin pride. Next up, the boys basketball winter season was marked by teamwork, exciting moments, and strong Bruin spirit. As varsity as varsity player Kenneth N shared, the year was a meaningful journey with his teammates, highlighted by an energetic win against Kaiser and memorable defensive plays that motivated the entire team. We are proud to recognize Abel E and Kenneth N as the student athletes for the month of November and December. We congratulate the entirety of the boys basketball team for the resilience and commitment and we look forward to seeing what they have accomplished in the seasons ahead. The girls basketball season was filled with growth, teamwork, and brewing pride. For many of these girls, it was their first time playing basketball, and for some, their

012very first sport. Yet, they rose to the challenge with determination and hard work. The team competed with heart, displayed strong sportsmanship, and built a supportive bond that truly embodied the school spirit. We are proud to recognize Jasmine G and Emily G as the students of the month for November and December, representing Bloomington with pride and bravery. We are incredibly proud of this team and excited to carry this momentum into the next season. Wrestling has had an impressive season this year. Both girls and boys finished with winning records in league matches, earning an outstanding third place overall team standing. We are proud to recognize David B and Angel L as a student athletes for the month of November and December. In addition, the wrestler of the month award was presented to Ninve E. Nin is one

013of the five team captains and has placed in every tournament this season. A remarkable achievement. Great job to our wrestling team and way to go Bruins. Lastly, we'd like to give a huge thankful thank you to our M and O team and the assistant superintendent of services for helping VHS create a beautifully renovated tennis courts. Just yesterday, two staff members faced off in an exciting match and it was a thrilling start to what we know will be many memorable moments. We can't wait to see how our new tennis courts bring excitement and energy to our Bruins. Now, I'd like to pass it off to my amazing peers, Orasio and Anthony, who will continue off with the activities portion of this presentation. Thank you. Hello and good afternoon. My name is Oasio Vasulto, and I am

014a senior in my final year at BHS, as well as your senior class president. Today, I will be presenting the first portion of the activity section of this presentation. On October 24th, our varsity football team played their last home game of the season. This game also served as a senior night for cheer, band, color guard, and of course, football. It was an amazing to see our community come out to support our team and bring so much school spirit for their final home game. In addition to the game, we enjoyed a a great halftime performance by our color guard and marching band. It was truly a night to remember. At BHS, our ASB program loves to go all out for every opportunity we have to bring our students together. On October 31st, we held our annual

015Halloween costume contest. Categories included best duo/group, most creative, funniest, and scariest. Along with the competition, we hosted activities, games, and passed out candy, making it a fun and festive day for everyone. This year, ASB also introduced a brand new event focused on bringing our community together called Spookfest, which took place on October 213rd. Swoopest featured over 30 club vendors, dance performances, lean crew scary maze, a trunk or treat, carnival style games, and a prize booth. We even held competitions for best costume and best trunk or treat. And I don't mean to brag, but my mom won best trunk or treat with her cocoa themed trunk. On November 14th, VSU hosted the Ruby Bridges Walk in honor of Ruby Bridges. Teachers were invited to participate during second period. The event began in the NPR with video

016highlighting Ruby Bridges. Ruby Bridg's life and story. Afterward, participants were given many flags and walked around campus to honor her legacy. This event served as a meaningful reminder of the important the importance of courage, equality, and standing up for what is right in our school community. In early December, the choir held its winter choir concert where they performed many beautiful songs in different languages. Continuing a beautiful tradition, several alumni returned to the stage to join in the BHS winter finale. In addition to the choir performances, we also enjoyed amazing duo performance by two members of our Bloomington dance team. The choir would like to personally invite all of you to their next choir concert on February 25th. Now, I would like to hand off the rest of the activities portion to my peer Anthony Cordderero.

017Thank you. >> Thank you, Oasio. Good morning. Good evening, board members. My name is Anthony Cordderero, ASB president and senior at Bloomington High School. I'm here to finish the second segment of activities. On December 5th and 6th, the Bloomington Theater program proudly presented its winter production of The Wizard of Oz. Students dedicated countless hours to rehearsals and work and worked tirelessly to perfect their performances. Students truly enjoyed bringing this beloved story to life on stage. Their hard work, creativity, and teamwork were evident in every scene, making the production a memorable experience for both the cast and the audience. As of right now, our Bloomington Theater Club is hard at work producing Beauty and the Beast, their first musical in over 10 years. We are incredibly proud of the theater program for the non-stop effort and

018the commitment to delivering outstanding shows and performances to the Bloomington community. Continuing the holiday fund, we hosted our first annual Winterfest on December 10th. Like Spookfest, this event was open to the community and welcome students, friends, and families to enjoy food, games, entertainment, and more. A highlight of the evening was a tree lighting ceremony which brought everyone together to share a truly special moment alongside Santa and the Grinch. We hope this becomes a cherished tradition for years to come and can't wait for next year's Winterfest. For the first time, we hosted a bowling night filled with fun and excitement to for our Bruins. The event took place at Big Al from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and offered students the opportunity to enjoy bowling food and access to full arcade. The evening provided a great chance

019for our Bruins to relax, socialize, and spend time together outside of school. We hope everyone had a memorable experience and enjoy creating lasting memories with their friends. To welcome our Bruins back from winter break, we had our winter spirit rally on January 30th where we highlighted our winter sports team. This year theme was Bruins in the upside down inspired by the popular Netflix TV series Stranger Things. The rally was filled with school spirit, excitement, and joy as students came together to celebrate the start of a new semester. This event featured a variety of games performances that allowed students to actively participate while enjoying the talents of their peers, creating a memorable experience for everyone in attendance. ASB worked hard to plan and organize this event and their dedication was shown throughout the rally. We hope

020our Bruins felt welcome and proud to be a part of our school community as we kick off a new year together. These are our upcoming future events. We openly extend invites to you all to come support our Bruins. We thank you for the opportunity to share what's been going on in Brewing Country and thank you all for listening. We now open up to any questions, comments, or concerns. Thank you. >> Thank you. Let's give him a hand. Well, I have to say all of you, all four of you representing represented the Bruins uh in a way that you can only do it. So, that was great. Excellent job. and uh your presentation it uh your pride and your spirit absolutely showed through. So it was excellent job. And by the way, just for the record,

021when it comes to your mama, it's okay to brag anytime. Okay. Okay. So, um I'm going to open it up to our fellow to my fellow board members for comments. Mr. Fuentes. >> Yes, it works. Here we go. So, congratulations first of all. I mean, the presentation was phenomenal. A lot of great things going on in Breuan Country there. You guys know that brewing country is a part of me because both my girls graduated from Bloomington High School. And uh I love the Breuan Country. Every time I'm there, I'm I'm I'm I'm like in my world of the young people there because I'm still young and so you know, I'm a senior too, you know. So, yeah. So, so but no, I greatly appreciate you guys coming out today sharing everything that's going on in

022the school, your academics, everything. When you have activities like this, academics go up, attendance goes up, everything goes up. And leaders like yourselves and and continue being those leaders, leaders like yourselves will always be those leaders. and and anywhere that you continue to go, any college, career, whatever you do, remember where you came from and how you started and how you became that leader. I'm very proud of each and every one of you. I can't wait to give each and every one of you your diplomas this year because, hey, I'm going to be standing right there. And remember to come up to me, give me a big hug, carry me, do whatever you're going to do. I'm cool. Uh, but I'm very proud of each and every one of you. So, go Bruins. Go. Thank

023you, Mr. Fuentes. Miss Haro, >> yes. I just want to thank you for your presentation. Um, you were very wellspoken and I think you are well on your way to um a wonderful experience in college. Can you tell us where you are looking at going and if you have any idea of what you want to do when you graduate? and UCLA. And then I want to get um my first major in OT, so therapy for kids in special needs. And then hopefully from there move on to a doctor for um OBGYn. >> Besty. My future plans, I plan to go to either Chaffi or Riverside Community. I plan to study real estate and hopefully in the future I get my broker license. >> I plan on going to community um and then transferring to a

024four-year. I want to study communications and business and marketing. Yeah, I like to talk if you can't tell. >> Sorry. Uh, I applied to Redlands, uh, Cal State, wait, Cal Baptist, uh, and Cal Sanino. And I got to all three. >> Yay. >> Right. And I'm still waiting to hear back from UC's, but I made the decision to go to Cal San Frernardino where I will be accepted into doing pre-ocial work for my major. And hopefully I could uh stay the full four years, get my diploma, get my degree in that, and become a social worker or maybe become a sheriff for the Sanino County. >> You know, >> thank you so much. proud of you all board president. I've seen this young man grow up. I know grandma, you know, I I know I've

025seen him grow up and he's become a phenomenal man. So, congratulations. >> Yes, we always have to thank the families, the parents for their support. So, do we have any parents here today with with you? >> There she goes. Thank you. You must be so proud. >> My mom, too. Chunk treat. >> There you go. >> Yeah. Like I said, it's always okay to brag about our mamas. Okay. So, um I would just want to say in closing, um I wish you the best. We all wish you the best and you have a bright future ahead of you. We are we will miss you. We will miss you so much, but we're very, very proud of you and uh continue the good good work. Thank you so much, Bloomington High School Bruins. Moving right along.

026Item 3.1, district uh tobaccof free certification. I would like to hand this over to Dr. Miranda. >> Yes. Uh thank you, board president, board members, members of the audience. It's uh my pleasure to welcome and introduce uh Beatric Blake uh who serves uh as a program coordinator for reaching the whole child innovation engagement branch for Sanino County Superintendent of Schools. she's here to uh present uh the board and our district with a special certificate. So, I'll turn it right over to uh Miss Blake. So, welcome. >> Thank you. Thank you, Dr. Miranda. I feel a little bit um um let's what's the word? Um stressed after that presentation. I have big shoes to fill, so I'll do my best. But uh good evening board president, vice president, esteemed members of the board and superintendent Dr.

027Miranda and community partners. It is my pleasure to address you today on behalf of the San Berno County Superintendent of Schools, Superintendent Ted Alejandre. I am thrilled to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Colton Joint Unified School District for achieving recognition as a tobaccof free certif um certified district by the California Department of Education. I'd like to take a brief moment, next slide, please, to introduce you to my small but mighty team back at the county office. This team um is available to your district as technical support, any resources you may need um in regard to substance prevention, mental health resources. Of course, we expand beyond that to anything whole child related resources, mental health, um nutritional support, um health education framework, and uh the multi-ter payer fee schedule. We do it all. We're um

028dedicated to supporting districts. But for tonight, I Next slide, please. I'd like to welcome you to the county uh recognition for districts that have been tobaccof free certified in our um county. Um you see you're at the very top right there, top right, Colton. Um the certification is a significant milestone. It it reflects your district's unwavering commitment to creating a healthier, safer environment for students and staff. You have board policies, administrative regulations in place, and you have your multi-ter system of support that attest to these efforts across your school campuses. So, becoming a tobaccof free district is not just a label, but a testament to your dedication to promoting wellness and prevention tobacco use among your youth and staff. Thank you. Um, some of the benefits of being a tobaccof free certified district is one,

029you're linked to our county. Not that you were not before, but now it's a formal introduction for everyone to have awareness that there's a whole team waiting to um share these resources. we are um in in a situation where we can help um the district and school sites to establish systems that support these efforts as well as now you're qualified for additional state level funding. So next year when the um grant um window opens your district would qualify to tap into these resources. It promotes and supports tobac tobaccof free um efforts with an emphasis on prevention intervention of course cessation and this also these this body of work also ties in with the multi-payer fee schedule. So you know you have a through line that we can help you identify and coordinate within the systems

030that you already have in place. So, um, once again, being a tobaccof free district is not just a testament. It's a label. It's a label that identifies you as a dedicated, um, district in promoting wellness and preventing tobacco use among youth. And, um, we know that it's a neverending problem. Tobacco companies target our youth to become lifelong uh, users. And on the uh flip side, as educators, we dedicate ourselves to mitigating that through prevention and intervention efforts. We're going to skip over this slide, but um just as you saw the Bloomington youth pres pre present so eloquently, we are smart enough to recognize that the way to make these efforts um go farther. we engage and and place our emphasis on youth development and they uh never cease to amaze us and the work that

031they're able to do can also um tap into um board member Fuentes u work that he involves is involved in through the tobacco coalition. you can attest to the phenomenal work that our students are leading both on our school campuses across your your school uh your middle and high school campuses but also in your communities. Um again we are focusing on youth development to further this work. students are actually asking for resources across the schools that we engage with and we have a pro program that um is currently implemented across several school districts and consistently students are asking yes we're getting the mental health support but we also need that substance prevention information and so um we are dedicated to providing those um assets and those supports. And in closing, um, once again, I'd like

032to return to your leadership in creating a tobaccof free environment that sets the example for all of us, and we look forward to the positive impact that it will have on both our students and families, our staff, and the community as a whole. So once again, congratulations on this outstanding achievement. Your dedication to student health and well-being is truly commendable. Thank you for your commitment to fostering a safe and healthy learning environment for all. It is with pleasure, Dr. Miranda, that I present this tobaccof free certification plaque that is um it is um awarded to the district by the California Department of Education on a three-year cycle. And as I was sitting and listening to those Breuan leaders present, I now have a plan that at the next board presentation when this is reertified, we

033should probably have a student group that's been doing work across campuses to to present this work that belongs to you. So, thank you so much. >> Thank you, Miss Blake. Okay. Okay. Um, we're gonna ask the board to stand in the front for a picture. I was in my office. >> Just right. Well, thank you, Miss Blake. It's always nice to see you. Okay, we are moving on now to uh see introduction of new management. Dr. Dade. Good evening, Board President Flores, board members, Superintendent Dr. Miranda, and our audience members as well. Um, it is my honor and pleasure to introduce um some of our new uh management team members. And I'd like to first start with our new PPS office supervisor, Julie Roachcha. So, Julie has grown up in the district, it looks like,

034as we as I look through this. Um, she started as a clerical sub, um, where she worked longterm um, at at the district office for nutrition services as well as various school sites. Um, she then went to Terraceville Elementary as a project office assistant and then moved to PPS 13 years ago. Um she when she arrived at PPS uh she was a district health assistant and uh most recently the administrative assistant and so um she when she moved to PPS she supported all cohorts um with health services adapted PE psychologists speech language pathologists and so forth um she's a part of the special education task force and she is um now a part of the uh inclusive practices task force um and she is currently a part of the uh classified leadership academy that we

035hold. Um, some fun facts, uh, she attended all CJUSD schools. Head Start at Wilson Elementary. >> She attended Grant Elementary, >> Colton Junior High School. >> Yes, >> that's a new one. I learn something new every day. Um, and graduated from Colton High School in 19 I'll leave it there. So, not too long ago. Um but she uh played field hockey at Cotton High School in softball and she said that she had the best coach ever in in school history. Um somebody that I know very well, Dr. Tina Peterson. She started when she was 12 coaching. So, um, but overall, um, Julie is someone that when I first arrived to the district as assistant, assistant superintendent of, um, student services, um, there was someone I can always count on with a smile every day, no

036matter what was going on. And when I arrived, we were in school closures and whatnot. And as I got to know her, I noticed that she was very passionate, focused, and supportive, and and really committed to growing as an employee within our uh, school district. Um the one thing that I can say that um I've learned from Dr. Ortiz and Rob Pearson and others is that she truly carries the heartbeat of code and joint unifi within her each and every day when she comes to work and you see it. So congratulations Julie. I'd like to go ahead and give you some time with the board. >> Thank you. Good evening board president Flores, board members, uh Superintendent Miranda, and all of our CJUSD community. I would like to thank you for this opportunity to continue

037to serve our community and also I would like to thank um the board CSEA and our leadership team for the implementation of the leadership academy. I believe that that has helped me to grow and define my leadership skills and has given me a great foundation to leave our P lead our PPS not leave I want to stay to lead our PPS department as well as the CJUSD community. And then last but not least, I'd like to thank my family for being here this evening to support me in this new journey. Thank you. >> Congratulations when I was there. That's right. When I was And Julie, I'm gonna ask your family to wave or stand up so we can see you back there. >> Yeah, there you go. >> Thank you. >> Next, I'd like to

038introduce our new assistant principal of Roof O'Haris Middle School, Megan Scott. Megan comes to us with several years of experience as an English teacher. Um she while she was over her career as an English teacher, she was um the English department chair. Um she was a PLC team lead. Um she was a BSU and APAC adviser. Um she led um committees for curriculum development, instructional technology and she was a teacher mentor amongst many other things. She has done a lot in her career. Um she is she loves loves coffee. From the reference checks we did they said Starbucks and Dutch Brothers can't touch her coffee and so we can't wait to try your coffee. Um she also is an avid uh binge watcher of crime TV. What's your favorite one? >> Law and Order. All

039right. Yes, I'm addicted to that one, too. Um, she is also obsessed with writing utensils, pens, pencils, and markers. If you visit her office, I noticed she has quite an array. Um, but during the reference check, it was a pleasure to talk to her former colleagues in San Frernardino City. They said she is a major loss um to their community. Um, she is a natural leader, a ray of sunshine, and is loved by all. And so, we're so happy to have you here in Cotton. Joint Unified. I'll give you some time with the board. >> Okay. So, I wrote something because I'm a little nervous speaking out loud and everyone used to ask me how am I going to be a teacher doing that. So, I'm getting better. Um, so good evening board president Flores,

040Superintendent Miranda, and members of the board. And thank you um to the board for the warm introduction and Dr. D. um and welcome me in welcome me welcoming sorry into Coloulton Joint Unified School District and for the trust you've placed in me. I'm truly honored to step into the role of an assistant principal and to continue my journey in education here in this district. Um this opportunity is especially meaningful to me because like many of everyone I heard in here, um I grew up not too far from Ruth O'Haris Middle School. And so being able to serve in a community that helped and shape who I am makes this role both personal and purposeful. Um and I just look forward to continuing my passion um for supporting students from all backgrounds and making sure every

041child feels seen, valued, and capable of success. And I look forward to partnering with our staff, families, and community to create opportunities that help students grow. Yeah. Oh, and also I have my beautiful mom back here, too. One more round of applause for Megan, please. And last but not least, I'd like to introduce our new assistant principal of Joe Baka Middle School, David Ortiz. So David joins our district with a a great experience and background in special ed. He is a special day class teacher for several years. Um he was recently the teacher in charge for resource uh specialist program at um in Victor Elementary School District. Um he has uh been a special education uh leadership representative for many years. He's been on the teacher advisory committee for many years and school site council

042and like I said before admin or teacher in charge for many years and is an LEA representative for IEPs. Um his fun facts he enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. He loves to play and watch sports. Um he enjoys watching good movies as well. Um, as I'm our team is often very excited when we do reference checks when they're very good. And so as I came out of my office doing reference checks, I was like, "Hey, we got David Ortiz. We got David Ortiz." And my staff looks at me and he's like, "You got Big Poppy, the baseball player." And so, and I was like, "Why would he?" But yeah. Hey, you know, that's pretty funny. But um but anyway um no, I said, "We got the real David Ortiz." you know,

043but um but what I heard from um Victor was that he's one of the most kindest people you ever meet. Always poised during a crisis or any challenging um moments and just has unlimited potential. So, we're if you've talked to the Joe Baka staff, you've already heard examples of his just kindness and just intuitiveness and um and passion to do what's best for students and staff. So, we're so happy to have David join us as well. I'm also very nervous, but I want to do want to thank the board for the opportunity, Dr. Miranda and the cabinet for the opportunity to work in Coloulton Unified School District. Um, I'm honored for for the um opportunity and I've learned a lot in this month that I've been here. So, um I thank everybody else who's come

044out and checked on me and asked me questions, say, "How are you doing?" So, I do appreciate that and I do very very welcomed here and um again, I'm thankful for the opportunity. And I also have my beautiful wife and my beautiful mom as well and my family over there. So, I want to thank them as well. Thank you for your support and thank you everybody. >> One more round of applause for David, please. That concludes my presentation. Thank you. >> Thank you, Dr. Dy. >> Okay, we're moving on to item 4.1 and that would be our public comment. Uh I just uh want to remind you when you come up to state your name and the city that where you reside. So I would like to invite uh Ben Prep. vice president of IBW

045local 477. I represent the electricians here in Sanernino, Inoyo and Mono County. Uh we are over the moon and excited to announce that our afterchool program is finally coming to fruition. Uh if all goes as planned on the 24th this month and uh I am going to get out of the way because the guys that really make it happen are here. our assistant training director, Jason Bacttel. He is responsible for the execution of the program. And I am very pleased to uh introduce a guy that um I believe is one of our most dynamic uh and passionate uh teachers. As a matter of fact, I don't know anybody that is more passionate about providing opportunity for young people than Mr. Gregory Temple. I'd like Greg to say a few words if you don't mind. I

046want to say good evening to everybody and um first I'll tell you a little bit about myself. I was actually born and raised in San Rio, California and in 1985 I was a person that I played sports. I knew nothing about the construction industry and I actually I joined the IBW in 1989. So I'm a 37y year member and I've been teaching at the school for probably the last four years and also I'm the lead instructor there. And not only that, I'm actually the recording secretary for the local and then also to I'm a business repetitive organizer. So in other words, uh what we try to do is we try to have pathway programs out there uh for the kids that colleges isn't for everybody and there's a way out there where you can make

047a decent living and we're trying to get a way and a pathway for them for these kids to go out there and in five years they can make $86 an hour. And that's a great living. And um though and this is for people you either have to have a good education or you need to have a good trade. And if you have one of those, you're able to survive. And not only do we do the high school programs, we do other things for the veterans. We even have a justice involved program where people that were incarcerated, we're getting them to the local. So we're very active in our community. And that's what it's all about and that's what it takes. And why not get our kids uh to make this money in their own backyard

048because we have large projects and with this AI boom coming uh it needs nothing but electrical. We need electricity everywhere you turn and our work is booming right now. And I think Ben uh I mean uh Jason we took in 120 apprentices this year. >> Yeah. 112 apprentices this year alone uh trying to stay ahead of this AI boom and the growing uh industry of electrical. So, I will be the instructor. I enjoy doing it. Uh, it's something I know and out of 37 years of experience, some of your largest jobs that you pass by, even on the way to Vegas, I pretty much when I was in the field, I ran those jobs. And so, the experience is there and we want to make sure that we let our kids know not to fall

049into these traps. And when I say traps, I mean if they're interested in electrical, sorry, I talked too much, but if they're interested in electrical, they get caught up in trade schools that's going to charge them $27,000 for seven months and then they're going to send them right to me after they're done. Uh our apprentichip program, we send them out to work uh to make a good living while they're going to school and it's absolutely free for them. And >> thank you. Our next speaker is Myra Andradi. >> Good evening, um, honorable president, superintendent, and the board. U, my name is My Andrade with Berk Waste Industries. Um I'm I would like to take a moment of your time to um introduce our newest educational tool, our school activity packet um all about waste and

050recycling. So one of the biggest regulations within our our industry is Senate Bill 1383 and it focuses on reducing 75% of organic waste from landfills. So because of that education is a key portion of this to achieve this goal. Um in that BERT has created the school activity packet um all about waste and recycling uh tailored for our future leaders in sustainability from TK to second grade. Now if you open up your packet um you will find a sample lesson uh that teachers can utilize as they see fit. There's also a QR code that parents and teachers can scan for additional information, resources, and activity sheets. We also include a illustrated book that introduces our three main characters called uh barrels of fun. It has the black barrel for trash, a blue barrel for recycling,

051and the green barrel for organics. This teaches students how to properly sort their items and what happens um once these items have been picked up by the Bertech truck and taken to the facility. We also include activity sheets um with a variety of thoughtprovoking exercises. So you can see coloring sheets um counting sheets as well as what goes where matching games as well. And then we also have educational posters that teachers can place uh within their highest traffic areas um that also teach students how to properly sort their items and to place them in the correct container. Um, with that being said, I would like to thank the superintendent's office as well as the department of educational services for allowing us to collaborate with them. Um, we were able to place one packet of our

052new um, education packets within each uh, second grade to TK uh, classrooms within Vertex services servicing areas. Um, so thank you again and I'd be happy to answer any questions that you may have. Well, thank you, Myra. Um, I think we're we're good. Yeah. Okay. Thank you so much. Our next speaker is Lisa Via. My name is Lisa Via and I'm a resident of Colton. I wanted to reiterate last month's public comment because I'm not sure if my message came across clearly because I had broken down emotionally because it had been a couple of months since I had been to a board meeting. As I focused on healing from your harassment, I took a step back because I was deeply hurt by having to leave a job that I had truly loved. This new year

053has come with a lot of regret. For four years, I stood at this podium and spoke at board meetings, attended parent meetings, sent countless emails on behalf of my Colton community. I showed up consistently. I spoke up honestly. I shared facts. What I did not expect was the extent of what this Colton School District would go to to retaliate against me for doing exactly that. I believed transparency would be welcomed. I believed that sharing the truth would lead to accountability and improvement. Instead, those who harassed me as well as other staff members and students were promoted. The staff who failed our students were promoted. Staff who harmed our students were transferred, not held accountable. I provided facts to this very board, to those here tonight and to those watching online because of what I experienced.

054I need to say this clearly to anyone who has ever considered coming forward in this district. Don't do it. It is not worth it. Before, even while I was being harassed, I was still able to show up on campus every day and help students and families in my community. Now when students and parents reach out to me when they are being bullied or when they are struggling academically I am no longer able to help them in the way I once could. That is the greatest loss for me. I gave 34 years of this to this district and you had no regard for me whatsoever. You allowed security supervisors to har har har har har har har har har har har har har har har har har har har har harass me. I even tried to

055continue serving this community as an instructional aid simply to move forward and that opportunity was blocked as well. So I have to ask what is being protected here in this district. See something, say something means nothing. Mandated reporting means nothing. Accountability is selected. If you protect who you choose to protect, you move around who you choose to move around and you target who you choose to target. There was nothing more I could do about my own situation. But if sharing this can prevent even one person from going through what I went through, then you hear me clearly speaking up here comes at a cost. I've already paid that price. I have nothing left to lose. I never sued this district because I never wanted resources taken away from students. My focus has always been and

056will always be the kids. Thank you. Good night. Thank you, Miss Via. Okay, we are moving on now to 5.0. We have the local control and accountability plan midyear supplement educational service division. Uh Dr. Peterson. >> Good evening, board president Flores, board members, superintendent Dr. Miranda, and members of the audience. Um, I know you're all going to be disappointed tonight because I won't be presenting to you, but I'm going to turn it over to u my director of school improvement and accountability, Jod Murphy, to make the presentation tonight. >> Good evening, board president Flores, board members, superintendent, Dr. Miranda and members of the audience where there will be a check for understanding on the LCAP. I am here today to give you the LCAP update on our progress on our metrics, the status of our

057LCAP and the implementation status of our different actions. SB 114 requires that we give an update status um on these requirements to our board by February 28th. And you're going to see um the chronological timeline of what has occurred with the LCAP this year. And you can see that we're now at the point where the LCAP survey has been administered. It's been sent out and we're hoping that everyone takes this survey. And please notice that we will be back again in June to give you our final update on the LCAP. So this slide is going to present to you the details on our budget and how much money has been spent since first interim October 31st. And so throughout this slideshow um we're going to share metric information for with you. And this metric information

058is basically checkpoints to determine the effectiveness of our different actions. And so when I'm reporting out on these, I'm going to talk to you about uh the information is unavailable because the information is due at the end of the year or it's in progress or else it's known and then it will be stated in green. Goal number one talks about equitable access for all and really centers around closing the achievement gap for our students. And so in these charts that you're going to see throughout, you're going to see that there's a metric column and how we measure our actions, the desired goal that we have in three years because the LCAP is written in three-year increments and how we have been doing this past year and last year also. And as you can see, we're

059in year two of this. And I want to highlight on here the percentage of pathway completers um has already surpassed the three-year goal that we set. And this is a continuation of goal one, our metrics in progress. And I always feel like this is one of my favorite slides throughout as it shows how we are meeting or exceeding our metrics or else the data is going to become available uh towards the end of the year. And now we're still in goal one, but now what we're doing is um we're looking at the different actions in our LCAP in the first column, how much money was budgeted, and then how much money was spent by October 31st. And so the implementation column describes how we are doing in our progress towards our implementation. And I am

060going to have you take note that throughout there are going to be notes in the implementation status where it explains like in semester 2 is when a lot of the expenditures are made because I think that helps to explain the difference um in what's going on with our funds. So this slide is showing many different examples of how we are implementing our actions as planned yet many these expenditures are going to hit semester 2. And so you can see here that this is how much money has been budgeted for goal one as well as how much money was spent as of October 31st. Goal number two focuses on academic achievement for all. And a special highlight and a shout out because so many different people were involved in the graduation uh metric and how we've

061already uh surpassed our three-year goal for this. So thank you to everyone who's been involved in the work for that. And this is a continuation of our goal two. And if you look at this slide, you're going to see uh the growth in our MAPs um scores over the years. Again, this is a continuation of our goal two metrics. And you can see the different progress for that. And then for goal two, um this is our progress of our implementation of our program and expenditures. And this is where you're really going to see that a number of our um expenditures are going to hit semester 2. And so you'll see a discrepancy then when you see that slide. And we're highlighting in here like the um different actions that we have for technology um instructional

062assistance collaboration which we know is so important to the effectiveness of our schools. And then you'll see in here how we're highlighting um our actions towards the science fair and our equity work. And those are also features of goal two. And so you can see in here um the expenditures that have been made in goal two. So goal number three is focusing on wellness which is really about school climate. Um and you can see on here a little shout out about the suspension rates um and the dropout rates that you can see the decrease in that which is always nice to see. And then again, here's our continuation of our goal three metrics. For goal number three, uh you can see the different expenditures and actions that we're making for this and really highlighting um

063our clinical supervisors, our clinical therapists that when you talk to our students, they talk about the importance of that as well as our nurses and health assistants. And then these are expenditures as of October 31st. Goal number four is focusing on parent and family engagement. And you can see like I'm really proud of like the the high attendance rate at our workshops and parent meetings. And we've been putting a lot of work and effort into that. And you can see that our actions in this are focusing on those bilingual stipens. Um our communication specialist in this area. And you can see the amount of money that was spent as of October 31st in goal four. So now what I'm going to do is to move into our equity multiplier schools. And so an equity multiplier

064school um they qualify for this by the state in the areas of having a high socio um economic status which includes like um it's not just a free and reduced lunch application but it also has to do with uh parent education attainment. like there's a variety of different factors which are going into that as well as a non-stability rate meaning that the students are moving in and out of the school. And so what the state has really done is highlighted the fact like these are students who have special needs and so they're going to provide extra funds to these schools to meet the needs of the students. This is not a punitive action towards any of the schools. Um, and this is Slover Mountain High School and you can see the gains in academics that

065Sllover Mountain has high school made and they are in year two of equity multiplier status. Um, and they have qualified for equity multiplier status next year. Um, we have we were really thoughtful about these funds of how we were using them because we weren't quite sure how long we were going to have the funds. So really the principles involved were making sure that we were making the money stretch because we have three years to spend this money. And so you can see here that they were focusing on like meeting the needs of the students in this population including a community liaison, a wellness center coordinator, getting a science lab and hiring an assistant principal. And the staff was really asking for like they wanted additional feedback, they wanted that additional help. And so you can

066see when you look at the scores like Sllover Mountain is making strides like they no longer qualify for CSI status which means that their different groups are scoring in the red. So next we're moving on to Washington High School. This is Washington High School's second year in equity multiplier status and they are qualifying next year also. And you can see when you look at this data that the gains that they've made in academics and suspensions and what they really decided to focus on at this school is hiring a wellness center coordinator, a community liaison, a learning specialist, instructional assistant, and having PD at the school. In addition to that, um you'll see that the PD hadn't been fun uh hasn't been spent as of October 31st. However, they are bringing in restorative practices to help

067their students there. Um, our next equity multiplier uh status is African-American. Uh, this group qualified last year and the way it it they qualified was because one student was mislabeled in the system which triggered uh triggered this as equity multiplier status and they gave us $50,000 for it. Um, and so like obviously we don't qualify for this anymore. However, that that money was a huge boon for for for what we were doing for our students and really what we were focusing on in this area um based on the feedback and the needs is those Black History Month activities, career exploration and field trips. So, we really were able to provide like a very robust uh program for our students and this is about to be spent up um if it hasn't already it will be

068by the end of the month. Now, Wilson Elementary School is in a unique status. Um, they qualified for equity multiplier in the 2425 school year. Then they didn't qualify this year, but then they're going to qualify again next year. And what they really decided to do is to um hire to um teachers on assignment. They wanted to focus on interventions for their EEL and students with disabilities. And because they had carryover money, which is why we're reporting on it this year, but that money was able to carry over this year. So even though they didn't qualify this year, they were still able to provide those services. Kulie Ranch Elementary School just qualified for equity multiplier status. This is a first year in it. And what they um are really focusing on is restorative practices at

069their school. math supports uh for those students who are struggling in in the math area of math by really focusing on the building thinking classrooms and they have an outside consultant coming in for that as well as for ELA supports they're getting their staff UFly training as well as letter support and then they uh brought in a consultant in the form of a behavior technician uh to help out with some of the different behaviors that we're seeing and to assisted teachers in giving them different strategies of ways to support And so you can see in this area like how much money has been spent so far and like with letters training if you're aware of that. Um the the mo the training is going to occur on this semester. So you will see a huge

070tong chunk of money being pulled out in that area. Uh goal 10 is learning recovery emergency block grant. This is learning loss money that we now are required to monitor through the LCAP due through um a lawsuit that occurred in the state, not against us, but all of our districts need down do now need to monitor that learning recovery money through our LCAP. Uh this money is going to expire in June 30th of 2028 and this is our last learning loss fund. We have one which is expiring this year and that this is the last one. And so what we really decided to do based on the needs of our students is those counseling and mental health supports. Um really focusing on that tier one instruction as well as credit recovery. And again, we're trying

071to really to make sure that like we had to expend all of our other learning loss funds. Um and then in addition to that, we want to make sure that like we're using this money thoughtfully to make sure that we're carrying it through until it expires. What questions might you have? >> Well, thank you, Miss Murphy, for the presentation. It was very, very thorough. I'm going to open it up to our board for any questions or comments. >> Okay. Just >> there's a lot of data here, obviously. Um, but it's interesting. There there are a number of categories where we've already exceeded that that three-year goal. And I'm curious to know if if we have some idea of what that might be. I mean, we've obviously we're implementing lots of different strategies here and approaches,

072but are you seeing trends in instances where we've been able to succeed exceed that already. Do you have any insight as to why that is? I mean, what allowed us to go a little bit quicker or advance a little farther? I would like just even just focusing on the graduation rate like I just think about all the work um that's been done with the inquiry cycle that district office has done. It's a work of the teachers. It's work of counselors. It's work of uh records office like that in itself is just putting and obviously the school sites and just the the emphasis and the focus on looking at what was going on and then making a plan to improvement to improve it. And so that's just one example that I could could give for that.

073So I feel like if we could go through them, I feel like my colleagues would kill me if I kept you here like going through them, but I really do think that we could sit down and go through and pinpoint, yes, these are some of the things that we've done to really improve that. >> Well, you know, one that's surprising to see, but a very happy surprise is, you know, the CAS math scores um exceeded in some cases. And um you know that's been historically a challenge for us and I think for a lot of students um those math scores. So hopefully those techniques translate as we continue to uh grow and improve because we need improvements across the board in our math categories. So, >> a lot of of emphasis on what we're doing

074in that area to improve and I know there's a real focus on the curriculum that they're going to adopt also of making sure like it's of high rigor um to help our students meet the standards. >> Thank you. >> Okay. I had a question on um slide number 12 where you show the goal two student achievement uh the I Ready um K6. Okay. The desired outcome was 41 uh for reading and 34 for math. If I'm reading this correctly um it was in 20 24 25 it was reading was 27 and then the um 25 26 they went down to 26. Okay. And then you know makes me question you know the you know what what could be causing that? Uh you know we're training a lot of teachers. we have a lot of you

075know good strategies. So and then the other one um is also I mean this is uh in math um 16% and then it went down to 15% and I think we touched on that already. Um we're hoping that the new in the new uh adoption can help us with that >> and I know and and Dr. Haidider is very like he's very on it with with looking at the scores and seeing the trends and seeing then what can be done to help intervene now because we don't want to wait until the cast scores come out. >> So those things are already being looked at now to intervene. >> You know if I can just add uh just to that a little bit that uh when you look at the I Ready K6 and you look

076look at the assessments those are uh formative assessments that are done throughout the the school year. Uh so they they're definitely benchmarks out there. They're not the C scores as and I know uh uh floor uh board member Flores had mentioned that that's the state testing. However, but you make a great point and then a point that we've been discussing uh and recently we had meetings with our uh principles and we're meeting with principles on uh data chats uh on that to look at uh because this data that you see here is uh is you know and again the 25.6 six data that's more recent I believe that's was that the first uh the midyear okay so uh so we you know we're uh we're as we're meeting with the teams we're saying what adjustments

077with course correction uh do we need to uh make from now until testing in April so good observation I just wanted to make sure that folks people understand there's formative uh throughout the year and then there's summitative and that's a you know that's that's important to note Thank you. Thank you for that clarification. Thank you. I believe that's it, Miss Murphy. Thank you so much for your presentation. Okay, we are moving on to items 6.1 through 6.32 action items. Would anybody any board members like to pull uh items to be considered separately? Okay. Okay. I'm going to pull action items 6.3 and 6.4 for separate consideration. I need a motion to approve action items 6.1 through 6.32 with the exception of 6.3 and 6.4. >> I'll move. Second. >> I'll second. >> I have a

078motion from board member Fuentes and second by board member Ibara to approve action items 6.1 through 6.32 with the exception of 6.3 and 6.4. All those in favor? I. >> All those opposed. Okay. on motion by board member Fuentes and board member Ibara and carried on a 60 vote. The board approved action items 6.1 through 6.32 with the exception of 6.3 and 6.4. Okay. Action item 6.3, approval of contract renewal for assistant superintendent of business services division. Uh Mr. Greg from Assistant Superintendent Business Services. The term is July 1st, 2026 through June 20th, 20 June 30th, 2027. Annual salary 255,118. Annual work year 222 days. Uh vehicle, the district will provide a vehicle for assistant superintendent use. French benefits, health insurance, the same medical and dental insurance benefits offered to other 12-mon certificated management employees.

079Sick leave will be 14 days uh per fiscal year. I need a motion to approve action item 6.3 as presented. >> I'll second me. >> Okay. I have a motion by uh board member Haro and second by board member Fuentes to approve the contract renewal for the assistant superintendent of business services as presented. Um Joanne, can we have a roll call vote, please? Miss Sandival, >> Mr. Fuentes? >> Yes. >> Mr. Flores? >> Yes. >> Mr. Ibara? >> Yes. >> Mrs. Haru? >> Yes. >> Mrs. Flores. >> Yes. Okay. On motion of uh board member Haro and board member Fuentes, the board approved the contract renewal for the assistant superintendent of business services as presented. Okay. Moving on to action item 6.4, approval of student assembly's presentation. Um Mr. Fuentes. >> Yeah, Madam President. Uh,

080President, I'm going to excuse myself because part of that I do work for one of the company that's on there, which is Young Visionaries. So, I'm going to step away before you vote on that. >> Good. Thank you. Thank you for that. >> So, I will wait a few minutes until you leave the the podium and the disin and the room. Okay. Okay. I need a motion to approve action item 6.4 as presented. >> So move. >> Second. >> Okay. I have a motion by board member Ibara, second by board member um Benini Sandoval to approve action item 6.4 as presented. All those in favor say I. >> I. Nays. Okay. Okay. On motion of uh board member Ibara and board member Sandoval, the board approved action items 6.4 4 as presented. Okay, we are

081now moving on to 7.0. >> Dr. Ortiz, do you mind asking Mr. to come back in? Thank you, sir. Since you're closest to the door there, Okay, we have uh 7.0 for um administrative reports 7.1 through 7.4. Are there any questions or comments from board members on those items? No comments. Okay, very good. Uh item 7.5, we do not have a facilities update. Item 7.6 ACE update. I would like to invite uh Miss Parach. >> Good evening board president Flores, board members, superintendent Dr. Miranda and members of the audience. My name is Christina Parachi and I still have the honor to be the president of Association of Colton Educators. I was talking about this year. I don't know why you guys are laughing. I want to begin by thank you thanking you for your continued

082leadership and for the work that you do every day to support students, families, and staff across Colton Unified School District. It truly takes all of us governance, administration, and educators working together to move this district forward. I'd like to start that is not my presentation. I'd like to start by highlighting a big win for our district this week. The brain and behavior training took place yesterday and today. And even though it was open to educators across the entire county, Colton has the largest turn out, it was a majority on both days. Um, yesterday 120 majority Colton elementary teachers and today 60 majority of Colton uh secondary teachers. I was there for the first part of the morning and it was an engaging, positive and energizing training focused on student engagement and effective classroom management. I

083want to give a special thank you to Dr. Ortiz for encouraging the Silandino County President and Superintendent Coalition to bring this training back and honestly honest honestly one of the best parts is that the county paid for it. That kind of partnership matters and it shows that possibly when we work together in support of our staff and students and um I'm planning to bring more next year. Make the county pay. Where is she? She gone. Yeah. Make the county pay and uh send our teachers. Continuing in that spirit of supporting our educators, I also want to invite you to an upcoming traumainformed classroom management training hosted by ACE. This session will focus on on how trauma impacts students emotionally, physically, and behaviorally, and how teachers can implement strategies that benefit all students. The training will

084take place on Tuesday, February 17th from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the ACE office. We would truly welcome members of the board and district leadership to join us for this important conversation and maybe bring it back uh later uh back on February 18 at 2:30 at GTHS the associations ACE CSEA MAC together with risk department under Mary Dubé leadership we are bringing into forefront an issue that many of us are dealing with hot flash 101 one your crash course and not crushing with Dr. Valenzuela a menopause expert for 20 years and she is here to demystify the change. We are inviting all of you tonight um to to register as sitting is limited and sorry guys if you're uncomfortable but if you're married you're going to go together with your spouse on the advocacy front.

085I also want to share a quick update on Prop 55. In our district, 65% of the certificated certificated members have already signed on and support and our goal is to reach 85. So, we're now voting for it. We're supporting to be placed on the ballot. So, um the California population can decide that the level and of engagement shows that our educators understand how critical this funding is for students and for our schools. I have provided Dr. Miranda with a sample resolution in case the board is still interested in taking a formal position in support of this effort. Finally, I want to briefly acknowledge the continue working together between ACE and the district and negotiations. We are like this close. So, we're hoping on the 17 to bring good news. We rem uh remain committed to

086working uh collaboratively whether it's through professional learning, advocacy and negotiations to ensure that CJUSD remains a district where educators are supported and students can thrive. Thank you again and have a good night. >> Thank you Christina for this valuable information. Next, I would like to invite CEA President Guadorama to present came rolling deep tonight. Good evening, board president Flores, board members, superintendent Dr. Miranda, and members of the audience. Anthony Guarmama, CSA chapter president, Colton 244. This past December, those standing with me, myself included, were elected or appointed to represent over 1,100 classified members of the Colton Joint Unified School District for the next two years. So, you'll be seeing a lot of these beautiful faces here the next two years. So, um I'd like to like the executive board members of CSA Colton Chapter 244

087to introduce themselves. >> Hi, my name is Nicole Figureroa and I am the first vice president. I've also been with the school district for 32 years. I don't know how that's possible because I'm only 32. But I just want to say that I'm glad to be part of CSA and this school district. And anything that you guys need, you can reach out to us. We're all here to make everything better. Thank you. >> Hi, my name is Guupa Montoya. I'm the site rep coordinator for CCA. I've been with the district for six years. Thank you. >> Good evening. My name is Manny Marquez. I'm the second vice president of CSCA and I have eight over 18 years of district experience. >> Sorry, gota go on tiptoes. I'm Connie Burella. I am the CSEA treasurer and

088I've been with the district going on my 10th year. >> Hi, my name is Sylvia Rios and I'm the CSEA secretary and I've been with the district for 24 years and my current position is admin assistant at Cole Middle School. Hi there. I'm Roseanne Madrid and I'm communications and I'm with been with the district for 18 years. >> Hello, Darlene Sanchez. I'm CSA's chief job steward and I've been with the district 31 years and I am only 31 years old. >> Oh, hello. My name is Kevin Mendoza. I'm the political action coordinator for uh for the union and 13 years. Thank you. >> Hello everyone. My name is David Espinosa, uh, CSCA Chapter 244 Sergeant-at-Arms, and I've been with the district, this is my 36th year, and I don't know how that's possible. It must

089be dog years. I'm not sure. So, this Eboard is one of the most experienced and dedicated that have I've had the pleasure of serving with. With a combined experience of 217 years with the Colton Joint Unified School District, it's safe to say our roots run deep in this district. Many of our CSSE board members are products of CJSD and many of many of us have had or currently have our own children attending schools in our district. Again, proving our dedication to this district. Dedication, it's a powerful word. It's kind of crazy because three of our board members, Nicole Figuro, Darlene Sanchez, and David Espinosa, account for 100 years of the previously mentioned experience. and two of our board members, Louisie Pacheco, who's not here tonight, and David Espinosa, have spent their entire lives in the

090Colton Joint Unified School District, literally attending K through 12 and then started working with the district straight out of high school. Many of our members uh share the same situation, same stories. All this to say, we truly love our district. We love our communities. We love our members, and we are dedicated to represent representing them to the best of our abilities. I look forward to the continued collaboration between the board of education, district administration, CSA, and our ACE brothers and sisters because without each other, each and every one of us, we cannot achieve our goal of providing our students with the best possible education that they deserve. With that, I want to thank everyone and have a great evening. >> Thank you. Let's give them a round of applause. Anthony, I really appreciate you bringing

091the the whole group and I'm really happy to see all of you here and see your faces so that we when we're out out and about, we can say hello. Okay, very well. We're going on to our um superintendent. Wait, let's see. Mac M update Mac update and uh principal Roman is coming. Good evening, board president Flores, uh board members, Superintendent Dr. Miranda, and members of the audience. Um in an effort to have effective communication and to to support our MAC management members, uh we've recently implemented uh newsletters. And so these come out monthly for our staff members. And so included in our newsletter is our legislative updates and you can see there that the governor uh recently released his proposal for the state budget and there's um extensive information listed there in the in

092a link as well for our members. Also, AXA also host a legislative lunch break where um different individuals are able to share highlights and information pertaining to legislation. So, it's a great little opportunity for someone to watch and catch up on some of the updates legislatively, the things that affect our members. Coming up, we also have our region 12 president-elect voting. And so, we want to encourage all of our members to vote. Um, on the um um people who are uh competing for this role is uh Tiffany Hampton, uh someone that we know dearly, and then also we have Dr. Scott Wyatt. So, we want uh our members, we want to encourage our members to vote uh before um February somewhere around February 14th. Also, um I can't say it any better than Christina Parachchi

093said. Uh the hot flash 101 uh course um is available there and there's a link there if you'd like to register for your convenience. And then also we have our region uh 1219 Cababe and Cala uh IE networking event. So we want to highlight this opportunity for our members to attend, to connect and to engage with others on February 20th. And um recently AXA started hosting virtual leadership assemblies. This is a great opportunity for our members to learn more about AXA and to connect with members across the state. And there is also some new information coming out from region 12, our equity and action. They are going to be hosting some webinar series uh that's available on Wednesday, February 25th, which is a virtual meeting. It's in the evening. We know every all of our

094members are uh hard workers. This a great opportunity for them to connect and uh discuss equity across the region. And finally, we like to make sure that uh everybody is aware and saves the date for the spring social. This is coming on March 23rd. It's a punch bowl social at Rancho Cookamonga from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. And so the information is there for our members as well. And there's a few other pieces of information uh regarding some of the mandates that are coming into effect as uh in July of 2026. So those are some key pieces of information for our administrators and managers to be aware of. All right, with that, I'd like to thank you for your time this evening, and I want to encourage our members to connect and to read our newsletter

095on a monthly uh basis so that they're they stay informed and knowledgeable about their role and the things that are happening um across the state of California. Thank you. >> Okay, thank you very much, Evette. 7.9 RO update. Yes, we did have uh RO meeting last night and uh I'd like to begin by uh having Israel because we did have a foundation meeting and Israel is our president there at Kryro. So if you could please >> uh thank you Mr. Vra. Just want to share a couple of things real quick. Uh we will be having the evening of excellence at San Marino Valley College on May 13th. Uh I think start time is at 5:00. uh we had the opportunity to vote in and increase our scholarships for our students and so scholarships were increased

096from $50 uh an additional $50 for the 150 so to 200 and uh if I could recall because I don't have my notes with me and uh I think we did 200 to 300 something like that. So, the opportunity for our students to receive larger uh scholarships uh through Cryrop has begun. And and then something else also is if for some reason we were not to get any donations, we're good to go for about four years without even getting donations. So, we have a good amount of money in in our bank for our students. But, if you'd like to donate to the foundation, please look us up on Cryrop www.cryop.com, I think, or.org. I'm sorry. And uh please please, you know, any anything counts. Anything is good. Uh we're here to support our students. And

097again, May 13th, we like we'd invite each and every one of you to come out to Valley College, and you'll see a whole array of our pathways, our career technical education, and we'll have it out there in the lawn area, and then we'll have the presentation of the scholarships inside the theater. Thank you. Thank you, Israel. Pat, do you have anything? >> Yeah, I do. Okay. >> Um, I just want to say I said it last night, but I want to thank the 17 teachers that came from Kryrop that, uh, worked at the Steam Expo with their students. Um, uh, I'm very grateful to them that they came out and, uh, worked the event and was really a great attendance to the Steam event. And I also want to make a comment and I apologize,

098Miss Hatter, that I was unable to make it to the graduation, but I don't if you noticed, I've been coughing all night, so it hasn't gone away. Um but uh uh our manager uh Scott Reigns at uh our meeting last night commented on the adult school graduation and how wonderful it was to honor these uh parents and uh for what they accomplished and in the way that it was done. it was tasteful and exciting and um and he spoke to some of the the the parents who were there, how they they uh mentioned how, you know, they had been working at McDonald's and just trying to uh support for their family and that um being there and graduating uh and now having the opportunity that they had because of the program and um each of

099them received, you know, uh uh all job all do all got jobs. So, it was really exciting for to share with uh with the staff so everybody could hear the wonderful things at our Colton adult graduation uh how it was. So, I just wanted to make sure I mentioned it because everybody needed to hear um how wonderful it was. I know some of my colleagues were there, but um I just wanted to u mention that. So, thank you for all you do. >> Thank you, Pat. >> Yeah, >> thank you so much for that. >> Yeah. No, >> and you have your report. >> Yes, I have my report, too. Uh, one of the things that drives our programs is funding. We all know that. And there's times where we have to go out and

100get additional funding. And uh one of the things that they shared with us yesterday that Cryopro was awarded a $2.7 million in a CTE incentive grant for the program. Along with that, they also were awarded 1.9 million for a 12 through K strong workforce and program uh workforce program which uh just based on the outcomes and what we've seen them being able to do over the years, you know, the extra funding, their diligence to go out and and strive for that extra funding makes a big big difference. Really really big difference. Um They also shared that uh there was additional uh awards of 1,990,996 for technology infrastructure. And so that they're going to be looking to strengthen digital fluency. They're going to look at AI integration. They're going to be looking to expand professional capacity

101and support in those areas. Build collaborations and innovation structures. uh something they call teachers tech titans to lead peer collaborations in those uh technical areas. And what what uh amazes us as a board as most of you guys realize that you know the board is made up of board uh school board members from Redlands, Ukipa and Colton is that you know they do it and they continue to do and provide uh additional funding and they search out for areas that we need as a district so that they could support the career technical educational studies of our students because like I've always said I think one of the things that is so important for our students to have it a direction yes we provide the academics but if we can give them options and careerbased options

102and something that is viable for the future for them that just only enhances their direction and what they are able to do in the future. So, I just, you know, want to say uh I think that Colon Reven is our number one supporter in the district. I you know and they've been that for years and uh together with what we do the wonderful things we do as a district you know they provide us the additional education to our students that will take them over the top. So I just wanted to mention that as well. along with the 13 teachers attending the Steam. We also have our uh award-winning Bloomington High School virtual enterprise team out at uh Bakersfield right now and we know that they continue to win. They win all the way through New

103York. They win. So, we could be very proud of that. Con high school sports medicine students attended the high school sports medicine seminar that was held at intuit dome. So prior is taking our students out so that they not only get the experience by being out with others but there's networking opportunities when you're out there. You know we know that who knows what who you're going to meet and how they could help our students in the future. So that that's wonderful. And um Con High School's Mecca uh Atronics students toured the U uh UC Riverside School of Engineering and they participated in a breakout session with one of the professors at uh UC Riverside. So they're getting all that exposure and all that and a lot of that uh is happens because of the education

104we provide them. You know getting into computers, getting into mechanics, getting into aviation, getting into all those requires science and math and language arts and that's what we provide. we give them those opportunities and together I see a great partnership that we can't ignore and we continue need to make it thrive. So I just wanted to mention that and if my colleagues don't have anything else to add. No. Okay. Thank you Bertha. >> Thank you. Thank you. Uh now we're moving on to 8.1 our superintendence communicate. >> All right. Well, thank you board president, board members, and everybody that's out there and online uh this evening, I soon as the slide goes up, I'm very very proud and thrilled to announce our uh with the first slide, the community cabinet. There we go. All right.

105So, you see that ready for the future and you know, a lot of talk about AI and what's happening with that. Uh so uh I want to share that uh we're going to have it here Wednesday, February 18th uh at 10:00. Uh this event uh is great because parents come out, community members, business partners uh and just uh a lot of folks are out here. It's going to be a hands-on AI training led by our own district experts that are doing incredible work and actually are leaders in the area. Uh right, Doc Dr. Peterson looks at me. Hopefully, you're not surprised by that. No, she's not. All right. This interactive experience is going to empower attendees with practical knowledge of artificial intelligence. So, providing insight for them on this rapidly evolving technology that's shaping uh

106not just teaching but learning and the future workforce as uh board member Ibara is stating there. Uh and so uh we want to make sure that uh these uh innovative AI initiatives and and you know we have an incredible robotics hands-on program that we're going to highlight too. Uh and we're going to have of course uh CJ students performing here. Our step dancers will be here and we're celebrating also uh Black History Month. So we'll have them out and we'll be dancing. Uh look, what we're really promoting is uh creativity, problem solving, confident coders, future innovators. This is what Colton's all about. So we hope uh that parents come out uh members of the community come out. Uh everybody should have seen a card. You see the QR code there. Please sign up. I seats

107are going to be packed here uh for the event uh for sure. So, I think we've already have at least 90 80 people, 90 people signed up, right? Uh, Miss Arloff, I've been talking to Eric Press, who's doing a great job of promoting the event. Uh, so come out, have fun, learn, learn, uh, and you'll be able to apply uh, that knowledge uh, and get to meet some of our amazing students. Oh, and let me mention our wonderful uh, students at Terrace View Elementary, guitar players. I don't want to miss, you do not want to miss that because we're going to have a performance from our guitar players. Uh and so it's going to just be an incredible uh day here. Uh so don't miss it. All right, so the next one for me is

108Black History Month. Uh this as I mentioned it is Black History Month and and we do need to take time to celebrate all our uh just uh what to recognize uh our what our black uh uh uh just innovators uh educators leaders in our own district. Uh Dr. Clark who is just a a leader of leaders. Uh she really leads this uh uh and leads our equity and access team here at CJSD. Uh and so she is providing and you could see the list there of meaningful celebrations to honor culture, history and pride across the district. Uh so student staff uh are engaged in learning and celebrating uh through these team theme days such as you see it heritage day. We are the future HP uh historically black uh colleges and universities college day throwback

109Thursday and unity blackout day. Uh so these activities have created opportunities for reflection learning and uh in community building. In addition to that, families uh uh can't leave the families out are invited to participate in special events including family paint night, movie night, and a family field trip. So, we encourage our community to join us for all these event honoring and celebrating African-American history, culture, and achievements. Uh for more information on this uh families and everybody here can refer to the flyer uh or go to the APAC website uh for updates uh at Apac_CJSD. All right. And then the last one for me this evening uh and I appreciate uh board member Harlo, Miss Harold mentioning adult school uh graduation. I just uh extremely proud. I know uh board president was there uh in um

110just proud of the and I want to highlight our adult education winner of graduation uh that honored 35 graduates. Uh so that included 17 high school uh diploma graduates, two also completing IET certified nursing assistant programs and one complete philattomy phabbotomy rather try to say that 100 times fast. nurse uh technician. Um, and we need more of those, that's for sure. Four GED graduates, seven certified nursing assistant completers, uh, medical assistant completers, uh, and just incredible amount of people uh, finalizing their uh, programs. Uh and these accompl accomplishments just reflect the incredible commit comm commitment that we have uh to grow and uh to for our adult learners that perseverance that growth that lifelong learning that it takes. uh they ex sometimes it seems impossible but when you see them come across the stage and

111they're honoring their uh their they have their childrens their their uh their wives their husbands it is just inspiring for us and that's what we do and I know my adult school and you see that all the time so uh thank you to uh principal Angel uh and her entire staff for their dedication and what they do for adult school and just putting a high quality programs out there and expanding. So, we're very lucky to have uh Principal Hatter uh leading that. And again, on behalf of uh the board of education and executive cabinet, congratulations again to all our graduates. Uh we wish you continued success and um just continue to uh get out there and and grow and uh build on that career and thrive. So with that uh board president, this is I'll

112throw it back at you. >> Thank you for that report, superintendent. >> Okay, now we are moving on to board member comments. Board member Dan Flores, >> no comment. >> Thank you. Board member Sandival, >> board member Ibara, >> no comment either. >> Board member Haro, >> yes, I do have a comment. I want to share some exciting news. Um, you know, we love all of our staff and but I have one special uh honore. Uh, this teacher is from and I have notes so bear with me. He is from Terrace Hills Middle School and he uh won uh the teacher 2026 imagine Disney's imagination campus teacher sweep stakes. It's in conjunction with the TV show Abbott Elementary, which is a stone about kids and teachers and what they go through. And um he won

113this and uh what he won is a paid trip to Walt Disney World, all expenses paid. He along with other teachers uh over in the country won this award. So, I'm going to read to you what what he uh Selpa has interviewed him because they were a big part of it. And I apologize. I'm going to this is the print is really small and I can't make it bigger. So um it says uh he has what is called a unified PE program at Terrace Hills Middle School has become a model of inclusion thanks to the passion and teamwork of physical education teachers Natalie McBurnernie and Ryan Carol. The fourth period class brings together general education students known as leaders with students who benefit from additional support respectfully called friends. The result is a warm collaborative

114environment where students build physical skills, confidence, and meaningful relationships. What makes the class stand out in is is the thoughtful way leaders support their friends. Rather than directing the activities, leaders are encouraged to step alongside their peers, listening, encouraging, and helping only when needed. Natalie and Ryan remain close by, offering subtle guid guidance and fostering a culture where students feel safe to try new things, make mistakes, and celebrate success together. The program began with Ryan's vision to make physical education more acceptable and give grow even stronger with Natalie's arrival. Together they have exp excuse me expanded their curriculum and strengthened a classwide culture rooted in empathy and teamwork. observing the class, it's easy to see how the step students care for their new friends. So I just think this it's it's unheard of, you know,

115when you I mean this teacher what he decided he wanted to do and work together uh to it's how we all should it all should we should all be that way in you know we talk about inclusion and this is inclusion at its best and when I got the information that uh that he had won this award and And I think it was just it was perfect. And I think it's it's just something to show be proud of in our district that that this teacher took on. Um you know we talk about inclusion and we try to do everything possible but this is like handson and it's just really exciting and I just wanted to share that with everyone. >> Thank you board member Haro. Board member Fuendes. >> Thank you board president. Just a

116couple of things I want to share real quick. Steam expo the uh science fair was phenomenal. I had the opportunity to walk with Dr. Miranda through some of the projects that the students did. Wow. Amazing. And the way they they explained their project that was very very very proud of our students and how they uh were able to express themselves for their projects and excuse me and the steam expo was phenomenal. Then Dr. Miranda and I got the opportunity to go into one of the science rooms, right, to where they I forget what that table's called, but they actually have a it's like a what is it called? >> Thank you. >> Anomage, right? Is that >> I I I all I know there's a body in there. Well, a virtual body. A virtual body.

117But the students got to compete. uh the three high schools got to compete and I think it was uh uh Grant Terrace High School who won. But congratulations to all of them. This is just letting us know what the future is in the classroom. You know, AI, all of that stuff. That's the future of our classrooms. That's what we're going to have in our classrooms. and the opportunities that our students have to have those virtual tables where they can actually see and dissect. Not like when we had to dissect that frog or the cat back in the day and we had to smell that cat all day, you know. Uh nowadays, they can actually do a human body and dissect the human body and go through all the different layers of skin and muscle and

118and bone and all of that, be able to move it around and be able to analyze all of that. Um uh it's just a opportunity that our students have. So great science fair uh great steam expo. I'm very very happy for that. And then one more thing I want to shout out to Slober Mountain High. I had the opportunity to go to their award ceremony and it was great to see the students get their their uh certificates for principles award attendance all of that. and to see the parents and to see them be proud of their student, their their child being able to achieve those things, 4.0, 3.8, 3.5 GPA. That's just amazing. Amazing. And I want to thank our principal that's here also present. And uh and also want to thank them for the

119awesome swag that they gave me. They gave me this really cool uh hoodie uh that says Sllover Mountain High Cougars. And so, as everybody knows, you can't spell slver without love. Have a great evening. >> Thank you, board member Fuentes. Okay. Um, I just want to say a few words about all of us up here. Um, me as as a president and and my colleagues, my uh fellow board members. We are honored to serve this district. And um when you stop and think about it, we um uh our the range is is amazing. We have uh services for four year olds, preschool, Head Start, and we go all the way across to adult school and everything in between. So, um it is an honor to serve this district and the people that are that work

120here and um the students that are a part of it. And I'm saying that because I had the honor of of um handing the diplomas to um to uh how many 22 I believe were there present at the uh adult school graduation. Every one of them had a story. Every one of them has a story and it was just an honor to shake their hand and to hear their stories. Um, you know, adult education students, they're they're a they're a a different type of remarkable. They I mean, you know, when you stop and think about what they go through and sometimes they fall and they have to get back up and they keep going and um and then to get to this point where, you know, they're they have earned that diploma is amazing. So

121uh and and the PR principal Hatter it was a very heartwarming ceremony and I was very proud to be there to to see it. You know, there was a story uh you know, they they have like I said, they have their own stories and a story that that um stands out is u one of the mothers had uh she said she started a few years ago as a substitute for noonaid and she um you know she was happy to to do that and um once in a while and a few days a week or whatever but then she said there was an opening for a permanent Nune position and she she said she integrated Well, they filled out the application, but then the question was, "Do you have uh proof of your high school diploma?"

122And she didn't have that. And she said she got in the car and she cried and but she said that was a turning point for her. Uh the turning point was, you know, she needs to go back to school. And she was there last night and she had she got her diploma. And another another amazing thing that I want to bring to your attention is a lot of these students in adult, they are uh uh enrolled at Valley College as well. So they're, you know, working on their diploma, but they're already getting a head start on their college education. And this uh particular uh parent that I'm talking about, she says she was on in her third third semester of Valley College and she was just going strong. So that's just one of many stories

123and again um we serve preschoolers all the way through adult school and we're very proud of every group in that we serve. So um with that uh we are going to adjourn into close session to discuss the items listed in the close session agenda. is back from the uh uh close session. We are now um in public session continuing 11.1 student discipline. Uh there was one student discipline item presented in close session. Is there a motion to uphold the expulsion order as presented? Okay. Is there a second? >> Okay. I have a a motion by board member Fuentes and second by board member Sandoval to uphold the expulsion order as presented. All those in favor? >> Nays. Okay. On motion of board member Fuentes and board member Sandoval and carried on a 6 vote, the

124board upheld the expulsion order of one student, one student discipline item as presented. Okay. Number 104 491 38. Item 11.2 two personnel public employee on a motion by board member Dan Flores second by board member Fuentes and carried on a 60 vote the board approved the following classified coach two volunteer coach one banned co-ed volunteers general 7 classified leave of absent without pay one and that's it we are adjourning at 8:03. Three.