Apr 2, 2026 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

001Yeah. Mommy. Did you get it? Test test. >> Thank you. Sorry about that. >> Okay. >> All right. Welcome back and thank you for bearing with us. We had a little bit of a technical issue with our broadcast stream and we want to make sure we're getting it out correctly. So, thank you guys for being patient and waiting. Our next student representative reports will be from Sandia Academy. We have Lana Madd, Elon Rodriguez, Laney Flores, and Reed Steam. Good evening, Mrs. Buchanan and the board, Mrs. Nelson and the cabinet and all members of the ABUSD community. My name is Lana Matic Miles and it is my pleasure to share the 2025 through 2026 Wolfpack year with you. Joining me tonight are Ellen Rodriguez, Laney Flores, and Reed Steamman, all ASV representatives of Sandia Academy. There

002has been so much happening at Sandia this year, so let's get to it. Our year started off with our staff celebrating our school being redesated from CSI to a school of support. We are all so proud of making progress. This year we open for this year we open for a new TK classroom. This is our new playground and cafe. My favorite thing is have a I am going to kindergarten soon with we have a fill. Thank you Miss Lasher. Wait. Once school got started, we got busy filling our community. We had back to school night with a picnic on the playground. In September, we got serious about learning with our ai family science night. And in October, we hosted our >> annual have this festival pumpkin patch and >> celebrated his >> Hispanic >> heritage

003month by playing >> Laria. My favorite part has been adopting our Jazz pets. Mine looks like a fox, but it is a dog. In November, we started a new community engagement program with family champions. Our champions families participate in mentoring, monthly workshops, and all family engagement activities. We also celebrated Thanksgiving with the fun activity and learned all about pumpkin pie thanks to our Paw Patrol parent group. In December, we continued school traditions with the visit from Santa, the arrival of Ginger the Elf to TK, and celebrated awesome attendance with a game party for students with 95% or better attendance. We wrapped up 2025 with a book donation from the Rotary Club. >> Okay. We kicked off 2026 by building on our opportunities. We were excited for a visit from the >> NASD opportunities >> opportunities.

004They >> we were excited for a visit from the >> M >> A >> HSD >> academy. They came to teach about handwashing. The goal is reducing the spread of germs. In February, we built skills by going to the county >> honor band and excite >> exciting basketball season and >> national day of play. No electronic just board and card games. In March, we began looking into the future. The eighth graders visited their future high schools. Our fourth through 8ighth grade after school program students took a tour at USC. And a new student inspired staff verse student event was held. Our first relay race. Let's just say middle school definitely let the staff know who owns the track. A highlight of our elected program was the theater production of Disney Descendants Jr. The students were

005responsible for every aspect of the production, including the lighting and sound. I played Maleficent, and it was one of my favorite middle school moments so far. Speaking of our favorite moments, going to USC was my favorite part so far. We got to go to an NCAA basketball game. Nebraska won, but it was still fun. Our CTE courses this year have accepted new challenges and created products and spaces for all students and staff to enjoy. Our graphic design class has made spirit wear staff appreciation mugs, one of which is in front of each of you. Our engineering class has designed and produced fidgets that meet all of the requirements to be a tool, not a toy. The crafty creations class has crocheted desk beds and other items. And our culinary class is learning how to make

006basic menu items. The engineering class recently took on the challenge of rehabilitating our garden. The whole school took a vote and named this space the Wolves Oasis. We hope you can come by and see the beautiful space that has been created. For the first time ever out school was in the blob and silver competition for the >> Wahjave water agent. We were >> featured it on PBS >> Curiosity Quest and >> in the end we won first >> prize again all for the >> all of the other schools >> all the other schools >> even the high school ever is your PSA Hey, >> hey, you. Yeah, you. Come here. Come here. Did you know that gallons of water from school fountains is wasted every day? >> A dripping fountain means wasted water. Wasted energy,

007too. >> Use your bottle wisely. Don't let water run before or after filling it. We are the hydro house. Together we help. >> There are so many other things happening at Sandia. The next slides are highlights of our music, art, and steam classes as well as our skills USA club. There will be 11 Sandia students competing at the state leadership conference next week. This year, our afterchool program, Excel, includes daily literacy intervention, the math pack intervention, clubs, athletics, and tutoring. There is something for everyone at XL. The last few weeks include our soccer season, our teams are killing it, the annual Bearwolf cross country invitational, state testing, and our annual schoolwide field day and barbecue. And of course, the thing I am most excited for, eighth grade promotion. Every single day, there is something exciting

008happening at Zandia. We hope you can stop by and experience all that we are building in the power of the pack. Thank you. Thank you guys. Uh, High Desert Premiere, Angelica Torres Chavez and Jaden Ole. Um, my guess >> I went first. >> Good evening, President Buchanan, esteemed board members, Superintendent Nelson, Executive Cabinet, Apple Valley Unified Staff, and our educational partners. We hope everyone had a wonderful and refreshing spring break. We are back and ready to share the latest news from HCPA. >> Esports has two more competitions until the season is done. Sadly, we will not be making the playoffs, but everyone still had blast. >> State testing for HCPA will begin next Monday. Students who performed well on the state on the test will be invited to return for a congrat congrat. I'm sorry,

009I don't want to say that. Oh, congratulatory celebration next school year. >> Last month, last month, Susan Isaacs from Safe and Civil and Mr. Slasher took a tour of our campus. They shared that they were impressed with the beauty of our campus as well as as that all the oneliners that were posted everywhere. She liked how our campus was clear to students during class time and all classrooms had posted champ expectations. They were able to see our phone policy was well displayed and ready to sorry and ready to start the fourth quarter. Speaking of the phones policy, surprisingly everyone is listening. Shout out to all the students and teachers for a smooth smooth transition into no cell bell to bell >> middle school has been busy this month with a bunch of field trips. Last

010month they visited labria char trips and learned that the fascinating story of our local area's prehistory. Several students didn't know much about the tar tar pits or how prehistoric animals fell inside them becoming fossils. The experience helped prehistoric an oh helped their understanding of what the world was like 10,000 years ago. Students said the most interesting part of the fossils wait oh the most interesting part was the fossils inside the museum. They were real scientists to explain LA PR's history and let us touch real fossils. Yesterday they went to Topgolf. Students from HCPA and Apple Valley Virtual Academy learned how to enjoy the sport and learned some new skills and had a lot of fun. >> On March 10th, Apple Valley Virtual Academy held a game night and invited HDPA students and families to attend

011as well. Earlier in the month, both HDPA and AVVA families joined Miss Garcia for pizza with the principal. This was an opportunity for families and students to build relationships with our administration team and and ask important questions that they may have. Last week's candidates for the state seal of civic engagement took the constitution assessment which requires a minimum of 70% or higher to pass. Congratulations to Kristen Santana for getting the highest score yet, 98 out of 100. Candidates who passed the assessment will move on to the portfolio presentations on April 29th at the town of Apple Valley. Mayor Scott Nassiff along with social studies teachers from each high school will judge each student's presentation as the final step to getting the state seal on their diplomas. Best of luck to Christian. >> We are so

012excited for the International Children's Day in the district. Last year we had a such a fun time painting faces and making bracelets with little kids. This year we will be plan we plan on painting faces because it was such a big hit and and having paper plane races. We hope to see you there. >> That's all for this month. Thank you all for your continued support and making sure our voices matter. We're HCPA where every student finds their way. >> Good job. Thank you, Granite Hills High School. Jilly Rodriguez. Good evening, board members, executive cabinet, and attendees. My name is Julie Rodriguez, and I'm the GC president for Granite Hills High School, and I'm excited to give you this month's update on all things Cougar Pride. It's spring and we are officially in the final

013countdown for seniors. With only eight more weeks left to go, Cougars are determinated to make the most of their time left. State testing is underway and juniors are giving it their all to show what they know. Counselors are busy completing final grad checks and making sure all of our seniors finish a year strong and cross that finish line to graduation. And prom, sporting events, plays, skills USA competitions, concerts, performances, and finals are all just around the corner. College accept acceptances are rolling in and Cougars are cleaning up. Four of our AVID students were admitted to UCLA and several others received acceptances to their dream schools throughout the country, including several HBCU. Three students received the R rims AVID scholarship and four students were honored at the Chamber of Comfer. Wait, how do I say that?

014>> Commerce. com. Thanks. State of education and received local scholarships. Our CTE students are ready for a Skills USA competition next week. And we have the exciting news that we are we we already know we are sending some students to nationals. Our Skills USA chapter was recently recognized as one of the 24 chapters in the country to receive the models of excellence status specifically for the outstanding work of our students and advisers in in the workplace skills component of the skills USA framework. This this honor reflects the strong support for CTE programs in our school and district. And our students will represent Granite Hills High School at the 2026 National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta this June. We are looking forward to sending more students to to compete at nationals alongside them. In the

015arts, our choir students returned from competition last week in San Diego with a lot of hardware. One group received silver and the other group received gold and the prestigious honor of being invited back to perform at Carnegie Hall for the third time in our school's history next year. Theater opens their play Little Shop of Horrors next weekend and it's destined to be another smashing success. Dance recently competed at Disneyland and took second place for their team and third place for duo in several individual honors including first place in overall grand championship for senior Aubrey Watts. Granny Hills will be hosting a competition May 3rd. ASB hosted a stu a Star Wars themed pep rally yesterday. Powderpuff is tomorrow night and our juniors are smelling upset, but they're about to find out why seniors rule the

016school. Everyone Everyone is excited for prom. Our theme is and will be held and will be held at the March Air Museum in Riverside on May 2nd. Shout out to our family center for putting on our prom boutique last week and having a huge selection of suits and prom dresses. Students had fun trying on different outfits at lunch. Last week, our career center hosted a career fair with lots of local businesses and vendors. Thank you to all who participated and help and helped inform students about options after high school. Baseball has started has started league playing currently in second place with a with a huge victory this week, beating Barstow 15 to1 and traveled to play Silverado today. Softball is also sitting second in the DSL and hosted Silverado today. Swim had their first home

017meet yesterday and we're excited to see how much our aquatics program has grown. Golf is teeing up for another league championship and hoping to continue to pull away from the field in the remaining matches. Track and field dominated the competition in their league cluster meet yesterday, beating all teams by an average of 50 points and clinching the league title. Stunt hosted Toronto yesterday and Jilly was amazing. So I heard. As always, thank you for your continued support of our students and our school. Maroon and Gray lead the way. Apple Valley High School, FE Aila. All right. Hello and good evening, Superintendent Nelson, President Buchanan, members of the board, and attendees. My name is Effie Avia and I'm the ASB line president at Apple Valley High School. It's great to be back tonight to share everything

018happening on our campus because as always, our Sunundevils have been busy, successful, and full of pride. So, let's jump right into our Sunundevil news. Starting with athletics, our boys tennis team has had one of their best months ever with wins against Burrow, Sultana, Serrano, Oills, and more. Way to go, boys. Our track and field team has also been doing amazing things from setting new records to hitting new personal bests. We're so proud of our running Sunund Doubles and the dedication they continue to show. On the field, our softball teams had an incredible game against Toronto just yesterday. Varsity won 13 to4 and JV dominated with a 19 to1 victory. While these scores are exciting, we've come to expect nothing less from our Sunundevil athletes. Shifting into school events, Mr. Sunundevil was a huge success. We

019had an amazing turnout and it was such a fun night for everyone involved. From 100 cheeseburgers to a live cow, and even a special appearance for my six-year-old niece, Camila, it was definitely a night to remember. With prizes like a flat screen TV, AirPods, prom tickets, and even a tuxedo, the energy in the room was unforgettable. We also had our annual spring break, which while we love being at school, it's nice to take some time to rest and recharge. Districtwide, we had our annual field day, which is always one of the most special days of the year. Seeing our students along with our football players come together to support and have fun with younger students is something we look forward to each year. Our senior superlative winners were also announced, highlighting everything from best dress

020to most pride and even who's most likely to crash their car in the student parking lot. It's always a fun and memorable tradition as we get closer to the end of the year. We also revealed our prom theme prom theme through our annual ASB prom reveal video. and I'm excited to share that this year's theme is entangled in twilight inspired by the hit book and movie series. Tickets go on sale next week and we are all looking forward to the night of nights. This Tuesday we held our annual key club elections where students presented and voted to select our 2026 to 2027 officer team. After four years in Key Club, this one definitely meant a lot to me and it's something I will truly miss. This week, our ASB line has also been conducting interviews

021to select next year's officers. While I can't give too much away, I can say I'm very excited for what's ahead. The future of ASB is in great hands. Earlier today, we had our superintendent's advisory council where we were joined by elementary and middle school students from across the district. It was so meaningful to hear their ideas and perspectives on how to make our schools even better. Moving into CTE news, our Skills USA students are preparing for the state competition next weekend in Ontario, California. With 155 Sunundevils competing, we are excited to see all of their hard work pay off. Our mass sophomores recently participated in a biomedical debate discussing real world medical issues and gaining valuable insight into their field. On March 4th, we hosted our annual college and career fair where students had the

022opportunity to connect with professionals from a wide range of careers. From firefighters to college representatives, there was truly something for everyone. We also want to rec recognize three of our camp students, Olivia Nutter, Kinsley Hullbrook, and Leila Lovato for earning a Bronze Inland Empire Regional Award in the Streets Arts Safe Film and Poster Competition. Great job, ladies. Our welding students competed in the fifth annual MDCP and Victor Valley College competition where all 14 AVHs students contributed to earning first place as a team. A special congratulations to Drake Carlson who was named the best individual welder. In addition, our construction students brought home first place at the 8th annual MDCP and BBC construction competition, competing against 19 teams from across the high desert. Our FFA students also represented us proudly at the Mojave River Valley Horseman's

023Association Horse Show. Way to go, Sunund Devils. We are also incredibly proud of Kyler James and Ivan Reyes Lopez, who were selected for a paid summer internship with General Atomics. Our culinary students had the opportunity to work with eighth graders from Vanguard Preparatory, guiding them through making pepperoni and cinnamon pizzas. It's always great to see collaborations between the Falcons and the Sunundevils. Another huge congratulations to seniors Marley Fick and Macy Gibson who took first place in the first annual MDCP digital design competition. And finally, we are proud to recognize Aaron Romero, Kaden Malter, and Joseé Lada Aranda, who were featured at the annual Young Artist Gallery, showcasing their talents in sculpture, photography, and videography. Our students continue to amaze us with their creativity, teamwork, and dedication. From collaborating on projects, competing in statewide competitions, or

024mentoring younger students, they consistently demonstrate what it means to be true Sunundevils. Their achievements are not only a reflection of their hard work, but also of the support of teachers, staff, and community that help make our successes possible. Beyond competitions and events, it's the small everyday actions that show Sunville pride. Whether it's helping a friend, volunteering, or cheering on classmates at a game, our students continually lift each other and make up Apple Valley High School a place where everyone can grow and belong. These moments, big and small, remind us why our school spirit is truly special. Looking ahead, next month marks the final month of the school year. For the class of 2026, it's all starting to feel very real. With events like prom, senior sunset, grad night, decision day, senior awards, senior ditch day,

025and graduation right around the corner, there is so much to look forward to as we close this chapter. As seniors, we are not just finishing a school year. We're closing a chapter that has shaped who we are. From our first days on campus to where we stand now, we have grown not only as students, but as leaders, teammates, and individuals. Apple Valley High School has given us more than just an education. It's given us experience, memories, and a sense of pride that will carry with us long after we're gone. And while we're all heading in different directions, one thing remains the same. We'll always be Sundevils. The lessons we've learned here, the relationships we've built, and the pride we'll share continue to guide us in whatever comes next. This school, this community, and these moments

026are something we will never forget. And as this year comes to an end, I have one exciting personal announcement to share. After graduation, I will be moving across the country to New York City to attend form university. Thank you. I will be studying communications and social media marketing. I'm incredibly grateful for all the opportunities that this district has given me and I cannot wait to take everything I've learned here into the next four years of my life. Thank you all for your continued support of our students and programs. It's always a privilege to share everything happening at AVHS. Thank you for your time and remember, Sunundville pride is contagious. Great job. At this time, board members and the superintendent are welcome to thank student representatives for their presentations this evening. Renee Longshore. Yes, good evening.

027Um, I just want to start by pointing out that Effie was completely humble in not mentioning something about Mr. Sunundevil that I sort of remember. Would you like to share it? >> Sure, I would. >> So, congratulations to you and also in your adventure to the east coast that is very exciting. Um, I want to touch base with Granite Hills High School, Jilly, um, The Little Shop of Horrors. I'm totally looking forward to it. Are you in it or are you going? Okay. You're like, "No, thank you." Yes, I'm very much looking forward to that. So, thank you for sharing that with us. Um, High Desert Premiere. Love the giggles. Some nights are just like that, right? And um I'm looking forward to seeing you guys painting faces again at our children's day. Um you

028guys did such a good job last year and I look forward to seeing your creativity again this year. Sandia Academy, uh well done all all our speakers of our our smaller schools. Um our little people, you guys, you know, show up like a boss. So uh well done with your confidence, well done with your presentation skills. Um, Sandia, I'm looking forward to coming by and checking out your wolves oasis. What a garden idea. What a wonderful idea. So, I look forward to seeing how you're doing there. And Rancho Verde Arts Attack. Very excited. Enjoyed it last year. Looking forward to coming back. It's near and dear to my heart. So, I can't wait to see all the wonderful things the kids are going to create on that day. So, thank you. someone >> uh Rick

029Raleigh. >> Sure. Thank you. Well, it's a good uh good presentation by everybody. Um I I gotta hand it to Effie, though. Um you covered everything from prom to FFA. And do you write your own presentations? You don't have any help from staff or there's no staff writing. they give you ideas because uh that that's pretty impressive to cover so many topics with such enthusiasm and um when you do graduate give me your business card for social media because you're going to do really well and uh to Granite Hills High as well. Um good presentation everybody. So, it's good to see everybody here and I know we'll have we have a couple more meetings before graduation. So, we'll be seeing a lot of the high schoolers still u until at least May. So, good job.

030Thank you all. >> Anita Tucker. Um, I'm always amazed at how poised and uh professional all of you are at the microphone and I I just love it. Some of you are are very uh particular on how you want that microphone and you you can tell that you have a career in speaking ahead with that. Um, I too was able to see uh Mr. Sunundevil and I got to cheer for Effie, but all of the young men that participated had incredible talents. Um, was a little freaked out by the the cow, but other than that, uh, it was pretty amazing. Uh, and all the things, uh, that Apple Valley is doing. Uh, we got to see some of your students receive scholarships or, yeah, scholarships yesterday was really great. So, and congratulations on forom. I'll

031get you the pizza places before you leave. Um, uh, Jill on, uh, at Granite. Um, I'm excited to see Little Shop of Horrors. I was able to be there for, uh, field day and see all the great things. I understand the students are making the puppet for Little Shop of Horrors, which is pretty impressive because usually teachers will just rent them. So, way to go for Granite. And again, I got to see Granite students get scholarships yesterday as well. So, way to go. Uh, I'm also looking forward to see High Desert Premier Academy make faces. Not make faces, paint faces, uh, and, uh, show our younger students just a little bit of fun and love. So, thank you for that. Uh, Sandia, you guys were great. I can't believe how poised your your little ones

032are um for doing that and for helping them as they uh spoke. Thank you. I think she's gone, >> but thank you. You did a great job and the kids were great. I'm like, "Oh my gosh, they got those words." Um Rancho Verde, you guys did great. Uh this young man was constantly uh cheering on his team as they were speaking. It's really awesome sight to see. I know that Rancho Ver Verde has amazing talents. I got to see them in their talent show earlier and I'm looking forward to seeing the arts. I actually really want to make a clay thing, but I'll I'll be excited to see that. So, thank you all so very much. Maria Akara, >> thank you so much. Um, this was a a really wonderful experience uh to listen to

033the students uh speak to us and share with us the the fun things that they are having at their schools. I'm going to start with Rancho Verie because they started with us and Rancho Verie uh you have so much going on at your schools and I'm really impressed. I absolutely love the acknowledgement this young man gave to his pe to his peers. Um and every time they they finish speaking, I could hear him say good job. Um that is what we expect. Um and when they're not doing good, you remind them, you know, that you're you need to you need to be more polite or more respectful. And he he modeled that and I was really really impressed. um you have so much going on at your school and um Rancho Verdie is a neighborhood

034school and so um as much as you do at your school, I'm sure that your your families uh truly enjoy um the services that you are presenting to them and showing them how you're growing in school. Then I go to Sandia. I have known Sandia when it was hedgehog. I think it was Hedgehog and then it became the Sidewinder and then it became the wolves. So I've I've watched them go through the transition. Um and so um watching how they're supporting uh their school and supporting their peers was excellent. And before I move into finishing Sandia, I want to thank you for this beautiful cup you gave us and u and the toys inside the inside the cup >> tools. Oh, okay. Um, whatever the reason is, this is going to be my favorite tool.

035Um, because I I you know, every so often when you need to reach that place that needs a real nice scratching, this is perfect. Thank you so much. I love all your tools. Um I would you know your March relay is one of those that I really look forward to um all every year you know because I I just want to see the students get out and get fresh air and that is fresh air lot there's lots happening at your school you are definitely creating amazing memories um that you will remember yesterday I I went to an event in Victorville and I met um three Sandia teachers who were teachers of my children and now it's you know one of them is in her 40s the other one is in late 30s and uh and

036their teachers still remembered me and it was strange that I also remember their names and their room number u so um thank you to those teachers who are helping these students to get to where they are right now because sometimes we miss that and and thank you to the parents who have helped them along the Okay, HDPA, where do I start? Uh, watching the joy on your faces was so warm to see. Um, I like to know why you were giggling because I was busy trying to giggle along, but I didn't know what I was giggling at. Um, but it is it's so tempting. Um, and it showed the joy that you bring to to your school and to your environment. And never stop giggling, never stop laughing. And that's one of the things I

037tell people, never stop laughing. Even when you when you don't find a reason to laugh, just laugh because it helps your heart. Um, and you guys uh did so well. Uh 98 out of 100 is pretty good. Whatever that number is, it is pretty good. It's hard to get there. Um thank you for the services of at the International Children's Day. I went by came by last year and I saw what you guys were doing and this year I'm hoping that I can make it uh because it's always good to be around children to surround yourself around children because they remind you of where you've been and they also remind you of some of the errors you've made in life and to help you to correct them before it's too late. Um because as you

038all know as you get older you begin to act more like a child. Um, so we need to be able to always remember that Granite Hills High School, um, I'm wishing all of you, uh, great state testing, um, and getting great results because, um, the state will measure you for things that we never even thought about and we hope that you will be calm enough to get to that to get the result. It's so much fun to listen as you show your excitement when you're reading the accomplishments of your peers. Um, those of you that are watching her from the back, you don't see it. But when she says something that the school has done, you hear her go, you know, there's that excitement in her voice. I I like that so much. Um, I

039I've never been to Powderpuff, even though my five children went to school in this district. I I've never attended one, and I would like to attend, but I understand it happens way too early in the morning. >> Yeah. >> Um, you know, I'm retired. It's kind of hard to get up and >> It's a night thing now. Okay. Apple Valley High School had it very early in the morning. It's like I go to Okay, good. I'll be there. Um and and it's great because I want to see who really rules that sport because you're going to have seniors and juniors and you know juniors are much younger and they they might be able to do that do things that your your bone is now giving up. Um, Apple Valley High School. Uh, Effie. Oh, Effie.

040Um, I hate to see you go, but I also I'm glad that you're going. Uh, because the goal in life is for us to raise our kids and for them to leave home. Uh, and never forget what you've taught them. Um, so, um, I think, uh, Apple Valley High School and Apple Valley has taught you so much that I don't think you'll forget when you go to New York. It's a big city. Uh, you you continue to create great memories um, in this district or in this town and everybody all the way to San Bernardino, they know who you are. So I wish you all the very best and u before I go I I'm going to wish everybody a very happy and safe Easter. Thank you. >> All right, I'm going to start with

041Rancho Verie. Um Asencio, you did amazing. you are a natural leader, maybe a future teacher the way you were coaching and that was awesome. Thank you. and so many clubs. I do have to say um I got a chance to visit last week and see I know I was not >> We're gonna take a little break for a second. Okay, and we're back. I think this is a new record for breaks. Um, ranch free. I visited the music class and it was amazing. Um, they were doing something where like the kids picked different colored tubes and it lined up. It was like Guitar Hero to me. They like would have their two colors and they were different sh lengths so they made different sounds. And uh as it would like come up on the screen,

042the kids would like if it was their color that they had, then it was fantastic. I kind of wanted to stay and play. Um Sandy, I am so impressed with your TK reader. That is amazing. You like, are you gonna Maybe we should just graduate you next in May. Like I'm so impressed. That was great job. Um, hi Desert Premiere. I love that you guys sent students to the Labraa Tarpets. I just took students to the Labraa Tarpets on St. Patrick's Day on a field trip. So, I I remember I still remember the smell. Did either of you go? >> Okay. Well, for those of us that have near the roads that keep getting refinished, it smelled just like that. U but it was amazing and I had a group of kids that were like

043typing on their their phone and like showing the question to the um scientists and then the scientists would like explain what they were doing and hold their phone up. It was it was really neat to see because they were really engaged. Um and then I also took my girls to the Museum of Tolerance over our break. So yeah, that was that was you guys from the last meeting. Um, Granite. I had a lot of fun visiting over there as well. I got to see the prom dresses up on the stage. Um, I'll set up for the kids to check out. I love Powderpuff. So, if I can, I will be there tomorrow at at 6. Got it. Um, I did get to see some of your track team over spring break um at the Desert

044Christian Invitational out like in Palmdale. Um, they did great. There was a couple girls that um answered my questions frequently. I was very grateful for them. Um, and then Apple Valley High School. I just have to say the Twilight theme. I am an English teacher. This is the only time I'm gonna say this. The movie was better than the book. Yeah. So, hopefully the prom theme is like more towards the Yeah. So, all right. Well, thank you guys so much. I'm going to turn it over to Superintendent Nelson. I too am going to go in the order as the student spoke. So Arya, Oencio, Israel, Ozreel >> and Josiah. Um, amazing. Your school does incredible clubs, but you also talked about the academics that are going on and the experiences that you are having. Um,

045I'm I'm looking at you directly because in the between I did say you're amazing and um, your kindness showed through. So, while all of you did incredible jobs, I loved watching the older students um watching and supporting the younger students. So, Arya, you were out there doing it, too. And um I just so appreciate watching how they care for each other because that's something we can help for, but it it doesn't cost anything and we um really appreciate it when we see it in students. So, his response was what is typical of a student like that? I was raised well, right? giving credit to where the credit is and that's pretty incredible. Um I'm looking forward to Arts Attack and the fact that you guys called out your um counselor, Miss Jenny, is pretty amazing,

046too. Um as we've added things, that's pretty good. Uh Sandia Academy, um Laniah has spent a lot of time with me today, although I was with high school students um in between. She was a student advisory this morning and um always does an amazing job. What you guys saw up there is not just um tonight, it's all the time. And so, um, Laniah and, um, Maddock and Elen and Laney and Reed Reed, I get to hang out with your brother sometimes. Who knew that I'm going to ask for for Reed to be on a student advisory someday? Pretty cool. Um, you're a reader and and we all think you probably can, um, take over the world at some point. You, too, young lady. You were incredible. So, um, CSI exit is something to be noted.

047Uh, and um, I loved hearing that the TK building and some of the favorite things that are going on at the schools from each of the students. Um, looking into their future was something else, too. Knowing that USC is something you can strive for. Um, and while there are students out here today that will not choose to go to college, that's okay, too. Um, I've had my student adviserss tell me, "We don't always want to go to college. We want to go right into our career." And I value that as well. We just want to be sure every student is prepared for whichever pathway they choose. Hi, Desert Premiere. Um, Angelica and Jaden, I get to see you in other capacities and the smiles and the giggles are always there. So, I love that about

048you. Um, but tonight, what I took away is the collaboration that is going on now between AVA and um, High Desert Premiere because you share a principal and an assistant principal. And while th those collaborations have happened um with parents to see that you guys are doing things together is impressive. And then finally that comment of HDPA where every student finds their way. It's true. It's true. And so um good job and keep calling that out. We know we want to keep it a little bit under low because we don't want tons of kids to want to go there. We've had that conversation before. We can promote it way too big. We're not going to do that. We want it to be special like it is. And then Granite Hills High School. Julie, I too

049heard um that you were amazing yesterday. It's out there. Right. So, for those of you that don't know, um Jill's on the um cheer team and the stunt team and um they have a competition because it's an athletic um competition that they participate in. Right. It is. Yeah. Yeah. So, it's official and they they do really well and they they are um competing and so congratulations on that. Um I did not know that you had four students going to UCLA at this point, but I will tell you that um Christian is an adviser and was here this morning and he is going to UCLA and told the kids in the room in the elementary group, it was the minute he said where he was going. So, it was a big deal to the elementary students

050and them talking about what they were doing is pretty cool, too. Um, the the fact that um your skills um model of excellent honor for um a chapter is great and we look forward to hearing about how that goes at nationals. And while you hope other kids will go to compete, we know they will be going. So, um it's going to happen. And then finally, Apple Valley High School. Um Effie, I I knew that you were Mr. Sunundevil I missed that night because I was not feeling well. Um, but sometimes it's better that the superintendent isn't in the room when some of those things are going on because I might have to look the other way. Um, however, I'm proud of you and I want you to know that I did not disclose which college

051you were going to. So, for um the audience, Effie pulled me aside um last month during a student advisory and told me that he had gotten into his dream school and asked me to keep it quiet until he got to announce it at the board meeting. So, I've been cheering from behind. I did tell his mama that I'm really sad for her, but I'm very excited for her, too. Um and then the college and career fair and the fact that we have interns going again to General Atomics. These are paid interns for those of you that don't realize it. High school students that are getting industry um internships and getting to put their skills to work and it's incredible that um they do that with us. And FFA just came back from state conference and

052I heard that they had a wonderful time and did outstanding. Looking forward to an animal show that I'm going to at the fair. >> It'll be a little different than it's been in the past, but good job you guys. All right, we're going to move on to the recognition outstanding representation of district core values. And then after that's over, we'll dismiss the students. >> We have two we have the the core values and the staff that are getting recognized in that same category. Okay, >> that's what a bunch of these people are. second time around. Last month we had this on the agenda, but um not everybody could be here, so we thought we'd move it to this month. And not everybody's here, so we're going to do it anyway. The CTE programs within Apple

053Valley Unified School District are models across the region and the state. Representing over two dozen industry pathways, programs across three high school sites, and over 1,500 students, these programs help students build technical competence, essential skills, and a launch pad to success. The two CTE coordinators in ABUSD, Emily Cornwell and Gretchen Pratt, work tirelessly to make certain that these pathway programs have the resources to succeed. Together they have worked in our region to write successful grant proposals. I think we got calls that this week we got two more grants. Um we like those calls and um for equipment projects and other resources totaling millions of dollars over the last several years. Funds that the district would not have received without their diligence and innovative efforts. They coordinate student competitions both locally through MDCP and across the

054state with Skills USA and other CTSOs. And those are so I'm using a lot of acronyms, but um CTE, career technical education, CTSO, career technical student organizations. Our students compete and win at unprecedented levels. This year they include our middle grade students as you heard the Sandia students speak about tonight from three school sites, Vanguard, Sandia, and Sitting Bull Academy. Oh, I remembered which ones. Um they will add to the competition at Skills USA at the state and the renowned how renowned RCTA programs are in this district for student excellence. So, while you've waited a long time for this certificate and this recognition publicly, you cover the values, every value that we have in in this district of Apple Valley as far as dignity, authenticity, community, and service. And I'm handing you the wrong one

055before I even did it. >> This is the right one. >> Thank you. >> Congratulations. Can I have the board join us for a picture? >> Just wish. Yeah, that would that'd be helpful. Actually, Jeremiah is going to do that part. >> Um Jeremiah and Kristen maybe are coming up to read names. And um I just am going to do a little preview. Tonight, we're proud to celebrate the successful conclusion of our inaugural Aspiring Leaders Program. This year we launched a six session training program specifically designed for our classified staff members who are ready to step into the next chapter of their professional lives. We began week one with 45 attendees. And I want the board to understand and the audience to understand these were not paid trainings. These were voluntary and all they had

056to do is come and stay if they chose to. But if it wasn't filling their cup, they could leave. It was their choice. Tonight we recognize 31 dedicated part participants who have completed the program. That means they came each time and dedicated that learning and then we went through some mock interviews and some questions. We had the best time as um leaders in the district. Over the past several months they have the individuals have learned some of the core pillars of Apple Valley leadership from navigating our organizational structure and mission to the human side of the work. active listening, building trust, and delivering productive feedback. They participated in numerous practice scenarios to prepare them for the unique transition into leadership roles. This was an inspiring, engaging group, and we are proud of the commitment these

057staff members have shown to their own growth and to the future of our district. Please join me in congratulating the completers of our ABSD aspiring leaders program. I'm going to turn it over to Jeremiah and Kristen, but at the last session, I the the the sessions were typically on a day that I was down the hill as a co-chair for a meeting that occurs at the county level. And I would bust it to get up here and the very first one I got up here, but I did share with the group that I ran a red light. And I think that's all that they remember that I said that I ran a red light. So, I'm disclosing that publicly online. I did do that to get to them. So, so first we have Alisia Avula,

058>> Amy Castanetta, behind you. Jerem Aurora Martinez, Brian Marcus, Chelsea Malter, Cheyenne Lagona, >> Christopher Hiro, >> Denise Valdez, sorry, John Rodriguez, Joey Luke, Juan Mesa, Judith Markley, Melissa Estrada, Michelle Manrique, Myra Silva, Natalie Meyer, Nathan Hernandez, Rachel Yokum, Rebecca Esposito, Diaz, Richard Nava, Roy Messen Rojas, >> Trisha Johnson, Tyler Dwarte, Awesome. >> Pretty sure the other folks will not be here, but we'd like to acknowledge them as well. Alyssa Ramirez, Katrina Brown, Dana Beller, Caitlyn Young, Marie Gonzalez, sorry, Mallerie Gonzalez, Mary Ruth Gonzalez, Melissa Nells, and Tyler Gonzalez. We need two lines at least. At this time, our families are welcome to leave and our students if you'd like. Thank you. I can't tell. They're so excited. I love you guys. Are we good? >> Okay. >> All right. Kylie, do we have any

059public comments pertaining to the close session agenda? >> We do. We have one related to item B6. >> Okay. Uh, as provided on our public comment card, speakers are requested to limit comments to a maximum of three minutes. If more than one person wishes to speak on the same topic, subsequent speakers should limit their remarks to new information only. Public comment shall be limited to a maximum of 20 minutes per item. JC Scott. So, this is the only time CSU is going to be appearing tonight. So if we go like 10 seconds over, I appreciate if you just allow discretion on that. So good evening, Superintendent Nelson, cabinet, members of the board, President Sabers of Voodoo, members, members of our community, and my union brothers and sisters of Apple Valley chapter 828. My name is

060JC Scott and I'm the chapter president of CACA 828. stand before you today to address both the process and concerns surrounding resolution 2526-15 and more importantly the priorities being demonstrated at a critical moment for the district. Let me begin clearly and factually on March 5th resolution 2526-9 was brought forward and failed in a 2 to2 vote. Under current procedures a motion requires a majority to pass. Tie vote is a failed motion. This is not interpretation. This is established law. What is concerning is what is followed. Resolution 2526-15 attempts to ignore and undermine the outcome in a way that minimizes the failure and creates ambiguity ambiguity to the public record that raises legitimate concerns under the Brown Act which exists to ensure transparency and clarity in government actions. When outcomes are unclear or appear to be

061reinterpreted after the fact, it erodess public trust. But beyond the process, we need to talk about priorities. Right now, 408 classified employees have received layoff notices, 408 livelihoods and 408 families. And while those employers are facing uncertainty right now, while we are actively in negotiations working to reduce those numbers and save jobs, this board is choosing to spend valuable time revisiting and advancing resolutions like these. This is deeply concerning because the priority right now should be not revisiting these failed actions or attempting to redefine the outcome. The priority should be people. The priority should be stabilizing this workforce. The priority should be working collaboratively to minimize the harm. We are at the table. We are doing the work and we are bringing ideas forward, asking questions, and pushing for solutions. As I stated in the

062past, we remain committed to bargaining in good faith. Not because it's easy, not because we always agree, but because our bargaining unit members deserve it and our students depend on it. However, good faith is a two-way street. We expect the district to demonstrate the same commitment. As part of that process, we have formally requested requested critical information, including the names and positions of those affected by these layoffs. That information is not optional, is necessary for meaningful negotiations. As we expect information to be provided at tomorrow's sessions and we expect that information to be provided at tomorrow's sessions so that we can continue to work responsibly and effectively because without transparency, there's no trust. Without trust, there is no real collabor collaborate collaboration. So tonight, my message is simple. Focus on what matters. Honor the integrity

063of established processes. Respect the impact your decisions have on real people. And come to the table prepared to engage in good faith fully, transparently, and with urgency because our members are counting on it. And our students are depending on all of us to get this right. And again, please consider this the only speech cse will be making this evening. Another speech is not necessarily after not necessarily to close session during our union time. Thank you and in solidarity, President JC. All right, we need to go into close session to discuss the following. Item one, pupil personnel expulsion cases exp 2526 through EXP number 192526. Expulsion case step number 52526 and admissions case AD number one 2526 item number two conference on litigation government code section 54956.9A current litigation six cases CIVS 222303 CIVVS VS 2400289,

064and 256329. Government code section 54954.5C and 54956.9D and E1 anticipated litigation two cases 202425-01 and 202526-1 government code section 54954.5D and 54956.95 anticipated litigation two cases claim Claimment one, Pennington Michael Vincent. Pennington Michael. Claimment number two, Pennington Michael Vincent Pennington Michael. Item number three, public employee discipline, dismissal, release, reassignment, transfer, leave, title, certificated, and classified employees. Number four, public employee appointment, resignation, retirement, reduction, title, certificated, and classified employees. Number five, conference with labor negotiator agency negotiator Jeremiah Harrison. Employee organization, Apple Valley Unified Teachers Association. Item number six, conference with labor negotiator. Agency negotiator Kristen Depri, employee organization, California School Employees Association. Item number seven, conference with real property negotiator, government code 54956.8, negotiation parties, Matthew Schulenberg, Apple Valley Unified School District. Item 8, security matters, government code section 54957, consultation with Apple Valley Unified School

065District Chief of Police. Can I get a motion to go into close session? All right, I'll second. We will be taking a vote via roll call. Mrs. Longore, >> I. >> Mr. Raleigh, >> hi. >> Mrs. Tucker, >> I. >> Miss Apara, >> I. >> And Miss Buchanan, I. So, we will go into close at 6:24 p.m. and we will not return any sooner than 7:30 p.m. All right, I'm going to call the meeting back to order. It's 7:34. Sorry. >> All right, roll call. Amanda Buchanan, present. Uh, Maria Aara, >> present. >> Anita Tucker, >> here. >> Rick Raleigh, >> here. Renee Longshore here. All right. The pledge of allegiance. Can I have Rick? Will you lead us tonight? >> Sure. Please join me in the pledge to flag. >> I pledge allegiance to

066the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for it stands. One nation, indivisible, liberty and justice for all. This feels weird. I guess we are the first thing for coming at a close. We're going to do our board comments. So Renee Long, you're first. >> Go ahead. That feels different. Uh, good evening and thank you all for being here with us tonight. I know it is a busy time of year as some are wrapping up Lent or looking to celebrate Easter, my favorite holiday. I think we all want to finish up the school year strong after spring break. And my heart is with our seniors as they count down the days and prepare for next steps. This past month, I enjoyed attending many activities around our district. I dropped by to

067see Vanguard Prep's pickle ball fundraiser for science camp. Thoroughly enjoyed a theatrical presentation of The Lion King and Comical Relief of Scar at Phoenix Academy. And I once again marveled at the remarkable voices of our students in their 2026 Timeless Classics concert with Granite Hills High School Encore. And I believe they're still partnering with Apple Valley High School. I attended field day and thoroughly loved engaging with students and their parents and celebrated six Apple Valley High School and Granite Hills High School students as they received scholarships from local businesses at the Valley Morning Insight State of Education yesterday. This week, I also had the chance to follow up with our administration on questions asked as was requested. A few were answered. For the rest, I was told that I would have to wait for direction

068from the majority of this board. I want to take this opportunity to point out that the majority of the board did agree on a request of information two months ago. The same time trustee Apara requested data on special education, she got a presentation. Personally, I don't like being led around by the nose or refuse clarity as need be. My hope is to truly understand, offer informed direction. Instead, it seems I have to wait again. I have been the subject of two public record requests in the past eight months, requesting data for my personal accounts, email, phone, and socials. This time they want any communication between me and any board member or a VUSD employee on the topic of budget and or finance. I have been informed it would be proper to turn it over to

069the attorney general but because he's a sole authority on the Brown Act. In this request, administrators tell me they're acting under legal advice. But are they? I have yet to see any evidence. Last month, I voted no on two financial reports projecting district spending. I was asked to explain myself, so I offered this worksheet. Something's coming. And there's some for the public, too. If anybody would like, um, I'll leave them here. Um, feel free to come up. I'm okay with that. First, I'm going to tell you something that's not written down. According to the second interim reports 2425 and 2526, projected insurance cost was and is $73 million. This year's cost almost exactly the same as the last despite the projected increase of roughly $4.3 million. How is this even possible? As you can see

070on my handout, projected spending on one report is millions of dollars off from the next. Numbers provided by administration to explain don't align. Compare our AB1200 2526 total projected increase. We are off by $4.7 million. for 2627 another $2.1 million when looking at categorical fund categorical funds were off roughly $11 million total. I have learned so much and I have shared nothing more. Despite repeated attempts to posture, manipulate and stoke fear or shame. I have not and will not hesitate to continue doing the job I was elected to do. Our administration continues to be off by millions of dollars and yet I'm the one being asked to explain myself. I renew my call for the attorney general to come help APSUSD in our search for truth and transparency. We simply can't ignore this problem when

071it affects so many lives. We were not elected to pledge allegiance to this administration. We were elected to understand and represent the district, oversee the spending of public funds, and give direction in the best interest of students. But we can only do that when we are accurately informed. Our finance department projected up to $33 million in deficit spending for the 24-25 school year. $33 million. It turned out to be only 12 million. Now, our administration is projecting to deficit spend roughly $19 million. In September 2025, they projected $19 million. Then we gave a raise. $19 million plus $13 million equals $19 million. The numbers just don't add up. But as a board, we just keep approving it. Some believe what they are told. This has resulted in stalled negotiations, the possibility of adding more non-

072voterapproved debt, strained district relationships, a divided board, and possible strike of our certificated staff, counselors, and teachers. All while funding pandemic level support and 70 vacant positions. 7070 vacant positions, 11 certificated and 59 classified, millions of dollars. This board believed we had no money. Yet here we are, one long year later, settled with all employees at roughly $13 million this year and $10.5 million the next with no anticipated deficit. In fact, according to the latest AB1200, we will be in the black roughly $4 million. Think about that. Despite giving a $10.5 million ongoing raise, we still have money to spend. Over the past six years, revenues have increased ESSER funds, an increased duplicated pupil percentage, and an increased student population, roughly 400 students up according to the California student school dashboard, projected to be up

073another 200 according to our second interim presentation. But I wouldn't hold my breath on that one. Despite what we have been told, millions of dollars sit in categorical spending. roughly $13 million total as noted in this year's AB1200 2627 projections, though I have yet to hear back from our CBO regarding any usable funds. It is interesting to think that we had money after all. Unfortunately, the facts I offered in good faith were discounted. My calculations scoffed and mocked, my ability questioned by this administration, by many on this board. I am not the one who has paid the big bucks to run the numbers, but it turns out I got it right. And hey, I'm happy to help anytime. My paycheck for this position is roughly $400 a month. And that's fine. I don't do this

074for the money. I do it for kids, for the people who elected me, for my constituents, for those who have expressed hope for a better way forward. Thank you, Rick. Anita. >> Okay. Good evening. Um, April brings a number of important observations. This month is National ArabAmerican Heritage Month where we can celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of Arabameans. It's also uh celebrate diversity month that encourages understanding, inclusion, and appreciation of the unique backgrounds and experiences that surround us. April 22nd, one of my favorite holidays, is administrative professionals day. and we are really blessed to have such dedicated and hardworking individuals who work hard to support our student, staff, and community. And I'd like to thank Kylie for all she does for our school district and for us. So, thank you. Um, I've had

075the privilege of going to several things uh this month. Um, I really enjoyed Mr. uh Sunundevil. Uh I was able to attend the field day at Granite Hills which was phenomenal. Uh and I have to say the video that was created by the Granite Hill students was absolutely beautiful and it captured the event so poignantly. I was honored to be able to attend the Valley Insights State of Education yesterday and celebrate our Apple Valley and Granite High Granite Hills High School students receiving scholarships. And that's always an amazing and wonderful thing. Congratulations to the students, the parents, the teachers, and the staff who work so hard to help their students succeed. And I know we're heading into heading for the finish line of our school year. It's gone by really fast. And after spring break,

076now we are entering into testing season. I know our teachers and staff have worked extremely hard preparing our students and our families have supported and encouraged our students and we know that they will all do well. And I would like to all I would like to thank you all for your commitment to our students and to their success. Thank you >> Maria. >> Um thank you so much u for coming to our meetings uh tonight. Um I know that uh sometimes it goes dry but I want to make sure that I also thank all the students who spoke this evening. Um, I really appreciate them and uh the amount of work they put in to be able to create uh such a presentation to make us really see a picture of what happens at their

077schools. Um, I'm really grateful for the staff that helped them along the way because believe it or not, we they didn't stand by themselves. Somebody helped them, their parents helped them. Um, you know, and to see even their co their classmates or their schoolmates encourage them when they get up here. it's not easy to get up in front of people and to speak about issues that are concerning to them. Um I'm also um grateful uh that um uh are thankful for all the people who donated or gave us uh things for um uh for the schools. Uh the little contributions that we've received through the schools is is uh is easy to sometimes miss. Um there are names on the contribution list. I don't want to me mention them um because I didn't get their

078permission to name them. I don't usually name names. Um but I want to be sure that I I thank those people who contributed to a school library and even to contribute towards the uh uh food that the kids ate when they had the um field day there. also want to thank um the district for um making it possible for us to know what is happening at the different schools. Um we don't have if we didn't have their calendar, we wouldn't know where to go. So to give you to give us an idea of what happens at the different schools so that we can plan accordingly to show up at your schools is is such a gift that you all are able to plug into those calendars for us to get involved and know what is

079going on at your schools. Um, I'm really grateful uh for um all of what you do and uh how you encourage the students. Uh and sometimes we miss the mark. Um but when we miss the mark, I hope we can uh be strong enough to say, "Yeah, we missed the mark. We'll do it better next time." Um so I I do um congratulate all the students who spoke uh this evening uh to share with us what's happening at their schools. Thank you so much. All right, good evening everyone. I hope everyone had a wonderful and restful spring break. Uh, my spring break happened to fall the week after Apple Valley Unified, which gave me a unique opportunity to visit a few schools um during the school day that I hadn't been able to see yet

080um during school hours. I had been there for after school stuff, but um it was nice because I could actually go and visit and um not need a sub back in my classroom. Um I do want to extend my sincere thanks to the administrators who took time out of their busy schedules to show me around their campuses. Um and to the staff members who held down the floor while those tours were happening. Um and to Kylie for scheduling that for me. Thank you. Um, I truly appreciate the warm welcome and the chance to see the great work that's taking place across our district. During the break, I also had the pleasure of spending a day at the Desert Christian Track Invitational where I was able to watch many of our Granite Hills High School students

081compete. It was a huge track meet, huge. Um, it was a great day of athletics and school pride. I especially wanted to give a quick shout out to two of our junior varsity female throwers who were incredibly kind and kind of kept me company during the off time of their events. Um, but they did they were just great and they represented our district well, both in their sportsmanship and their character. Finally, I'd like to remind my fellow board members that we we will have a table at the upcoming International Children's Day event. I think it's on the 24th. Anybody? Yep. Okay, cool. I remembered that one. Um, so it'll be on the 24th. All of the craft kits have arrived and I can confirm they're super cute. Um, I've been fighting the urge to make

082one myself. I think I will anyway, just so we have a sample. But, um, I'm looking forward to seeing our board members and our community come together to celebrate our students and our families. As we head into the upcoming testing season, I want to wish all of our students the very best. We know how hard you've been working and we are proud of your efforts. So, do your best, take your time, and remember that we are all cheering you on. Thank you. Superintendent Nelson, I concur. Field day was a wonderful way to send us into spring break. Upon returning from spring break, our students and staff have begun um cast testing and this will um fill this month and um into the first week of May. It's exciting time of year with a lot of

083celebrations, but testing has to happen first. Um earlier this week, ABUSD was asked to present with Youth Truth um at a national coalition for improvement in education summit. Um, we are the only district, they believe, nationwide that utilizes data from the annual youth truth survey with the superintendent student advisory. Mr. Sloer and I drove, presented, and returned to the district on Tuesday. It was a wonderful way to highlight our students and how their voices are being heard to create change that's actually data driven. A lot of the adults that were there were asking us, "How do you get them to even get into that data?" Well, we told them we just stand back and let them go because it's amazing to watch them. Yesterday, we had the pleasure of attending the Greater High Desert Chamber

084as was mentioned. Um I'd like to at least mention the students um the scholarships from uh the both Granite Hills High School and Apple Valley High School. Christian Coronado, um Granite Hills High School. Macy Gibson, Apple Valley High School. Daisy Mile, Granite Hills High School. Trisha Patel, Apple Valley High School. Aiden Renoso, Granite Hills High School, and Angeline Silva, Granite Hills High School. It was wonderful to see such a number of our students receive scholarships. Um, we also got to hear county superintendent of schools Ted Alejandre highlight several countywide initiatives and highlighted how the high desert districts work collaboratively. One of the initiatives is the early high desert that the early high What did I just do? I can't read myself. is early literacy and our county offers Footsteps to Brilliance which is an early

085literacy program that's accessible online to all San Frernardino County families and it's free of charge. Last month, I was thrilled to hear, and um Principal Wendy Watt will know what I'm about to say, um that two of our classrooms, Roman Hernandez and Leanne Price at Sandia, have been added to the Footsteps for brilliance to brilliance brilliant mind model classroom honor role. This means that a 100% of their students have been using the program for 45 minutes a week for a sustained period of time, which in turn means they are building literacy skills for their students beyond the classroom. It's notable. Congratulations, Miss Watt. and to the teachers that are doing that. The data that the research is clear with that program that when students engage outside of the classroom in any given length of time

086um over a stain sustained period of of weeks um they gain literacy three times faster than other students. We have done lots of promotion about this program and we will continue to do so. Today we held the final student advisory of the year. bittersweet in my world because I've watched these um students grow each year, some of them since they were in fourth grade. We had each high school planning team come together for the first time to support the elementary adviserss. Not my idea. It was the high school students idea. They talked to us about what they would tell their sixth grade, seventh grade, eighth grade selves and what was important at high school. And one of the things they offered was, "We think the adults tell us those things, but we don't really listen

087to them when we're in middle school." So maybe the kids could tell the kids. And so what happened was they came to each table and sat with the elementary students after spending some time building some slides. And those students um the principles kept coming to us. They don't want to work on their plan right now. They want to talk to the high school students. And you know what? that was okay because the principles can continue those plans that we were building um at their school sites, but the engagement that was happening at the tables of these students being able to see themselves either um going on to college like these high school seniors were explaining they were doing or um in a pathway or a freshman who has just gotten through the end of their,

088you know, finishing their freshman year and how different it is was pretty incredible. Um we will definitely do it. We had some feedback on how to um change it up for next year and the high school students thought it was incredible that the elementary students do a taste testing and they got to participate today. Um as we um close this, I I did share with the board, but I think it should be publicly stated as well that of the nine um Sanernardino County classified employees of the year, four of them are from Apple Valley. Cliff Led Better Transportation Services, Jonathan Silva, custodial and maintenance. Jennifer Mada, security services and um Rachel Yokum, technical services. And finally, today is World Autism Day. Um it was wear blue. I'm in blue for students that and adults that

089deal with autism and um I'm pretty proud to know several several people that have lived with it and um do incredibly phenomenal things in our in our dayto-day. So support anyone with autism. Thank you. All right, we're going to move on to reports. Union representatives. Um, I just want to confirm CSEA does not want to speak again. Correct. >> I believe that's what Mr. Scott indicated. >> I just want to make sure. Apple Valley Unified Teachers Association, Avuda, Karen Sabers. Okay. All right. Item six, close session reports. The clerk will read out any action taken in close session. In close session, the board of trustees took action in support of the following recommendation from the superintendent. Public employee appointment resignation retirement reduction certificated and classified employees on a motion by Buchanan. Seconded by Longshore. The

090board of trustees approve the following. Appoint Ron Clayber as high school assistant principal Apple Valley High School range 8, column 4 on the certificated management salary schedule 210 base days effective July 1 on a vote of 50. In close session, the board of trustees took action in the support of the following recommendation from the superintendent. Public employee discipline dismissal, release, reassignment, transfer, and leave. Approve the compromise and release agreement between the Apple Valley Unified School District and employee number 4436. Uh motion by Raleigh and seconded by Buchanan. Uh it was a vote of 50. In close session, the board of trustees took action in support of the following recommendation from the superintendent conference on litigation government code section 54954.5 subsection D and 54956.95 M Pennington versus Apple Valley USD. On a motion by Buchanan and

091seconded by Raleigh, the board voted unanimously to deny the claim dated February 12, 2026 of Michael Pennington. Yeah, >> it is. In close session, the board of trustees took action in support of the following recommendation from the sup superintendent. Conference on litig litigation government code section 54954.5 subsection D and 54956.95 Miss M. Pennington versus Avosd by Buchanan seconded by Raleigh. The board voted unanimously to deny the claim dated February 12, 2026 of Michael Pennington. In close session, the board of trustees took action in support of the following recommendation from the superintendent. Public employee appointment, resignation, release, reassignment, transfer, leave, certificated, and classified employees. On a motion by Raleigh, seconded by Taka, the board of trustees approved the following. In order to prepare for Sandia Principal Wendy Watts retirement within the next 18 months, the board

092took action in support of the superintendent's recommendation to reassign Marlo Knox from high school assistant principal to assistant principal elementary Sandia Ele Academy effective July 1, 2026. and the principal of Sandia Academy to be effective upon Mrs. Watt's retirement. During this transition, Mrs. Knox shall be Y rated to maintain range A column 5 to 10 days duty days. While Mrs. Watt continues to lead Sandia Academy with distinction, this strategic placement establishes a clear succession plan and allows Mrs. Knox to fully integrate into the Sandia Academy culture, systems, and family. This succession plan ensures a seamless transition of leadership providing continuity for our students, staff, and families. On a vote of 50, you've been approved. Mrs. Knox, would you please congratul children and my grandchildren. I think it's amazing that a principal cares enough about their

093school to tell people that they're going to retire it um far enough in advance that somebody amazing can take can come in and support and build the relationship. So, congratulations Okay. Adopt. Oh, yeah. Adoption of the agenda. The board may approve the agenda as is or add andor pull items from the consent agenda for discussion andor action. I move we approve the agenda. >> Can I get a second? >> A second. All right, we'll be taking a vote via roll call. >> Do we have anything to pull? We don't p >> not here. Mrs. Longore, >> I. Mr. Raleigh, >> I. >> Mrs. Tucker, >> I. >> Miss Apara, >> I. >> And Miss Buchanan. I >> Kylie, do we have any public comments? >> Uh, we do. We have three cards this evening. >>

094All right. Thank you. As provided on our public comment card, speakers are requested to limit comments to a maximum of three minutes. If more than one person wishes to speak on the same topic, subsequent speakers should limit their remarks to new information only. Public comments shall be limited to a maximum of 20 minutes per item. Uh so first up we have Kian Peak. Good evening, Superintendent Nelson, members of the board. First, I want to thank you for continuing to hear me for each month, as this is the ninth one I've been here. I've been told that my voice matters, and I truly appreciate the opportunity to speak. I do want to address comments that were made at the end of last meeting. It was suggested that the issue is about one student being lazy or

095unable to get up on time. And I think it's important to clarify that your comments hurt deeply, Trustee Oak, and it's not a feeling I appreciate or one that will leave my heart or head anytime soon. However, I did like the comment where you said, "I've heard that it's been that high schools do start too early." Because it's true. Uh, even if I were lazy, which I'm not, this is about students across the district and about following California Senate Bill 328. That law exists because of overwhelming research showing that teenagers have different biological sleep uh cycles and that early school start times that negatively affect attendance, academic performance, and overall well-being. So when we talk about later start start times, we're not talking about convenience. We're talking about what is healthiest and most effective for

096students. I've also heard the argument that high school is meant to prepare us for the real world. But students already live in the real world. It just looks different. From what I've seen, many essential uh careers like healthcare workers, first responders, railroad workers like my father, and others don't follow one fixed early start schedule. Their hours, their hours vary. Retail and restaurants often don't even open until later in the morning. The real world isn't one rigid bell schedule. And personally, I aspire to more than just adopting a system that doesn't work. I want to succeed in one that actually prepares me. What school should prepare us for is not exhaustion. It should prepare us to learn, think clearly, and perform at our best, but students are entitled to an education that does not harm them.

097That's not unreasonable. That's the standard. I also want to respond to the idea that this is how things have always been. With respect, that's not a reason to avoid change. It's often the reason change is necessary because right now what it can feel like we're being taught is that we're expected to push through and some through something we already know is harmful and accept it because that's how it's always been. Education has evolved over time. We've learned more about what helps students succeed. This is one of those moments. >> 20 seconds. >> I also understand that staff schedules and responsibilities matter. I respect that completely. But the purpose of the school system is to serve students first. And this law reflects reflects that priority. And I want to be clear. I'm not going to stop

098showing up. I'm here because this matters. And I will continue to advocate respectfully for not only myself, but for students who are affected by this. I'm here because the issue matters, not just to me, but to students who may feel uncomfortable speaking or aren't able to be here themselves. I'm here >> time. If you could finish. >> I'm almost finished. I got one sentence left. I'm using my voice because I've been to told it makes a difference and I intend to keep using it respectfully and consistently until we see progress on this issue. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Terry Peak. Good evening. I also want to address something that was said regarding my son because it matters not just for him but for every student watching how adults and leadership behave. You called him

099lazy. You said you were sick of hearing it regarding SB 328. And yet month after month you've told him you were glad to see him that you couldn't wait to hear him speak. So which is it? Because from where I stand that's not honesty, that's hypocrisy. What changed? Was it what he said? Or is it that you didn't like hearing it anymore? Is it because that he continues to call out this board for failing to prioritize students? Or is it because someone on this board, someone you don't agree with, happens to support him? That's not about my son. That's about board governance, which is what you've all signed to adhere to and follow. Miss Oak, you've said over and over that you bleed orange. Well, I bleed for my children. I bleed for their mornings,

100their exhaustion, their pressure, their effort, their sweat, their stress, their laughter, and their growth. And I cannot help but believe that if my son were one of your orange-blooded students, you wouldn't be offended by him advocating for his health and the well-being of over 3,000 high school students and thousands more to come. And maybe that's the real issue, that this voice didn't come from where you expected it to, that it hasn't been one of those orange-blooded students challenging the mediocrity of this board. But let's be clear, he has said repeatedly this may never benefit him or his high school start time. So, he continues to fight for future students. My son is not lazy. He is a student athlete. He takes honors and AP classes. He performs at a high level in his sport. He

101hosts Cougar News on the regular and documents events for multimedia often. He has been requested to be in several different teachers classrooms throughout his school career. many of my boys have because once you've had a peak kid, you truly understand being appreciated and the principal of a great family. He volunteers not just for other teams at his high school, but for the community with over 500 hours of service. He participates in extracurriculars. He works. He has hobbies that he nurtures. He maintains friendships, family involvement, and a full balanced life. And still, he shows up here prepared, respectful, and consistent. That's not laziness. That's leadership. No student should ever walk away from a place meant to support them feeling dismissed, disrespected, or betrayed by the pe very people entrusted with their education. And yet, this is

102now the second time my son has felt that from this district. Once you were rewarded plaques for doing so. Let's talk about reality. For seven out of nine months in school year, high school students are waking up and going to school in the dark. For two of those months, it's dark around 4:45. If safety is the concern, isn't it more appropriate for a teenager who's more capable of navigating hours in the dark than it is for a six or sevenyear-old to be out in a darker afternoon? He is progressive in movement, not stagnant in a comfort zone that can prove to be unsuccessful. Last year, he helped a friend escape an abusive house and get to the safety of another parent in another state. We provided that safe house while under duress trying to get

103his friend to safety successfully, and that friend is now thriving. Kian is not stuck in the way it's always been. and he's pushing for better because progress doesn't come from comfort zones. It comes from people willing to speak up. These are real practical considerations and my son is asking you to consider them not just for himself but for others. So you say one person can't make a difference. >> Time is up. >> History has shown us differently over and over again. Rosa Parks, Frederick Douglas, Harriet Tubman, Maria Monasuri, Malala Yusf Yusafa, Jesus Christ. One person, one voice, one action major change. That's all it takes to start change. And he does have support. There are multitude. >> Ma'am, your time is up. Thank you. We've got Ann Marie Van Gordon next. >> Then we should

104be listening to what they have to say. Show and tell time. Good evening, Superintendent Nelson, board members, cabinet, and community. This is the letter I sent to the board March 31st. Dear board member, I am contacting you today to address the concerns over classroom printers possibly not being supported anymore with toner, thus likely being removed. This action feels retaliatory and punitive in nature due to recent contentious situations and the board's lack of direction when it comes to negotiating with the voodoo. Are there now restraints on printers at the district district office? What will be next? Will we have a cap on copies? Will crayons and pencils become scarce? As a veteran teacher, 27 years, I have already worked through district scarcities. Do we plan on asking families for supply donations as we navigate the district's

105poor financial planning? What supplies can we ask for since we've been told we've been told adamantly that we cannot ask families for toner cartridges? To remove the function of a tool from a classroom against the needs of the teachers does affect the students. I feel like I now have to be the buffer between the district and my classroom. The district has lost its why and is negatively impacting students yet relies on the teachers and staff whom they actively disrespect to cover for their mistakes and animosity. Our curriculum is shallow in teaching and depth of learning and the workbook practice is not aligned with our assessments. So I brought I was a kindergarten teacher for years. This is a kindergarten workbook. It does not align with our assessments or our report cards. This is another kindergarten

106workbook. And another I wouldn't dare bring in the science workbooks. They're obscenely large. So just for one standard that we teach first trimester, it's on page 353. two-dimensional shapes, circles, squares, rectangles, triangles. Are we going to get help goating these workbooks? And for TK, this is our TK workbook. We get one worksheet a week, a letter. This is my curriculum, my official curriculum, and it has no workbook, but I'm still required to teach name writing, coloring, and cutting. >> 20 seconds. >> I'll wrap it up. To insinuate that teachers are poor planners by stating they just need to plan is insulting and is further eroding our trust in district decision-making. My plans are expected to change daily subject to site decisions that don't get communicated in advance, calendar conflicts, behavioral challenges, inclement weather, classroom emergencies,

107etc. We are expected to constantly pivot, but we're the ones who didn't plan ahead. The district's lack of financial planning has now become my classroom emergency. >> Thank you. >> All right. Discussion action section. Number one, adopt resolution number 2526-15 considering consideration and possible action concerning March 6 and March 8th, 2026 demands secure or correct board action on March 5th, 2026 agenda item J1. Resolution number 25269. I move that we adopt resolution number 2526-15. Can I get a second? >> I'll second that motion. >> All right. Any discussion? Yes, I have something to say. So many times on this dice, I have experienced the effect of discriminatory and unlawful decisions, a mindless machine driven by misinformation, self-preservation, and a blind following with no paper trail to prove it. Individuals were taking steps to cure and

108correct attempted unlawful action taken by our board president to table a failed resolution. supported by our board clerk while those that know law were not heard. The only ha hope we have is when people find courage to speak up. So, thank you to those who brought this forward. Please know that I hear you and appreciate even the smallest bit of reason in this madness. I make a motion to table this item so we can review and add details that convey the full truth of this event. >> I second. Oh, we have a motion on the >> There's already a motion on the table. Yeah, excuse me. I retain the floor. >> Each of us was elected to this board to serve in the best interest of our students. Kids should be our priority. >> Trustee

109Buchanan, as president of this board, it is your responsibility to act as a facilitator and voice box for this elected body, not in service to any one individual or self. Under Robert's rules of order, a member can move to amend, table, or postpone a motion indefinitely. These rules provide structure and ensure a body can do its job. Every carefully crafted agenda item should not be fed to us with a silver spoon. We were elected to be a check and balance system with the ability to think independently and ask questions, not coddle leadership when things go wrong. Let me remind you, after raises, we will be spending $10.5 million on repeat without going into debt. No individual has the right to micromanage meetings and ignore the law. I'd like to bring our attention back to my

110motion on the floor to table this resolution so that we might reconsider its validity. I move that we table this motion. >> And I second it. And there's still a motion on the floor. And we are governed by Robert's rule of order. >> Discussion. Does any other trustee have discussion? >> I still have discussion. We are ruled by Robert's rule of order. Is this correct, President Buchanan? >> We do not have an adopted. >> Any governing body is ruled by Robert's rules of order. Would you like to continue your comments? >> I would like you to acknowledge my motion. >> I did. >> And the second on the floor, we have a motion on the floor. >> Let's go ahead and move forward to take a vote. We will direct motion. >> But we will

111I will call for the vote on the first motion, which was to adopt resolution 2526. >> I call on my board members to >> Renee, if you >> speak up. If you are so versed in Robert's rule of law, you know, the first motion gets voted on first and then if that motion fails, we can just move your motion forward. >> That's that's actually incorrect. And I did explain specifically when a motion comes up because it was placed on an agenda, it doesn't automatically guarantee we vote on it before we consider amending, tableabling, or indefinitely suspending. This allows our body to be able to work as a body and not be dictated by a individual. >> All right, we'll be taking a vote via roll call. Mrs. Long shore. >> Um, can we have more

112discussion on this? >> Yes. What would you like to say? >> I would like to say that I have concerns about this since there were two curing corrects. We do not have official board minutes until May on this. We have the resolution back as the next issue in its entirety. It's has not been changed. I I think that we need to be cautious in not uh answering the curing corrects. Uh during the meeting after the motion did not pass immediately it was stated that it was going to be tabled and brought back. Now, the fact that no official action occurred, we still have this motion back. So, it kind of looks like even though you're saying there's no official action, the result is the resolution is back. That's a concern that um I think we

113need to be aware of and be considered because I think it's going to cause issues with uh further litigation or complaint >> of all the things that this board hears and all the allegations and all the liability that's being brought forward. forward that's putting this district in jeopardy with lies and deceit and slanderous comments. We're worried about a cure and correct on a motion to support the superintendent. >> Is that what you're saying? >> I'm saying that we need to follow procedure. I do not feel this is in the best interest of the board. Um, I'm not addressing anything else other than if we are following rules, we should follow rules. >> I agree. But we don't follow rules. So, >> but that's that doesn't >> we're following the rules in this position because it's

114my understanding that this was uh sent to uh legal and that um it was to stated that this was perfectly legal and does not open the district up for liabilities to move this forward. It's amazing to me that there's so much uh hate and animosity to keep this thing from moving forward. I mean, we're acting like uh you know, it's the end of the world because we want to support the superintendent of the district. So, I I ask that we call for the vote, Madame President. Um unless uh Maria, do you have comments? >> I've already stated my position. >> Okay. >> I I I just want to clarify. We're considering the resolution of the cure and correct, not the resolution to support the superintendent. >> I know that's next though. So, >> but the

115resolution we are supporting is is that we cannot queue and correct something that is already is not even required for us to correct. >> Correct. >> Yes. >> All right. So, we'll take the via roll call. Mrs. Longshore. >> My motion is still on the table, so I feel like we need a vote on that first. >> Mr. Raleigh. Hi. Mrs. Tucker, >> no. >> Miss Apara, >> hi. >> Miss Buchanan, I are you abstaining or would you like to vote on the one that's on the table? Mrs. Longore. Oh. Um, I was waiting for my motion and the second to be recognized so we could take a vote on that. >> Well, you have to vote up or down on the one that's on the table. >> I would just put refuse to vote.

116Okay. >> I don't believe that's it. I think I'm acknowledging that there's a motion on the table right now and a second to table this resolution. So, I believe as a board we need to move forward and vote on that first. >> We understand your opinion. Right now, this motion passes 31. So, I'll move on to item two to adopt a resolution 252609 in support of Superintendent Tre Nelson. I move that we adopt this >> and I second and I'm sure there's discussion. So if you want to start Rene >> Does anybody have discussion on this other than me? I'm happy to share. >> I I do as well. >> Okay. >> Did you want me to go first or I'm okay with you going first if you'd like? >> Just go down the list.

117>> How about you, Trusty Tucker? Did you have discussion? I I stated uh quite a bit on this at the last meeting. Uh again, I have a problem with a resolution that singles out an unnamed trustee. I think if there's an issue, we need to handle it following the rules and the regulations. Now, the resolution states that it's in support of our superintendent and cabinet, but it doesn't stop at that. It goes forward to single out an unnamed trustee. I don't feel that is right. It would be different if this was solely support of a superintendent, but it's not. And I do not feel this is the best practice to do. Uh if you look at our Congress and our Senate, they do not recommend and most legislation that I've looked up does not recommend

118exhorting an unnamed member. We have if if something is going to be said about a member, we owe it to the public and to this board to name the person and to do the procedures that go with that. Uh without doing that, it leads to speculation. It's not a good practice and I do not think we should support this. >> Thank you. Okay. In the explained background, President Buchanan stated that quote unquote, "With one member absent, no action was taken on this resolution." This is incorrect. A motion was made and a tied vote cast by this board on March 5th, 2026, which means the motion failed. Will this be properly noted in the March 5th, 2026 board minutes? In order for it to be brought forward again, Mr. Raleigh would have to renew it. Did

119you >> I told Madame President that I wanted it back on the agenda. Um and I have some things to say, so go ahead and finish and I'll clarify. >> Okay. >> Comments. >> It should be duly noted on record that Trusty Raleigh renewed failed resolution 252609. Discussions began in February 2025. One year later, inaccurate financial projections have only been confirmed. This district's budgetary practices are questionable at best. Fiscal reports are off by millions of dollars and time after time still approved by the majority of this board. These are facts. Fikmat was delayed nine months before confirming ABUSD's high risk of fiscal insolveny. We all want our superintendent to succeed, but inaccurate projections led to doubt, stalling board direction for negotiations, careening AVUSD toward a possible strike. Who's responsible for this? And now it's only

120been confirmed. The money was always there. 13 million 13.1 million dollars this year and 10.5 ongoing with $4 million to spare for classified management and certificated staff. But now we are cutting supplies to classrooms. Classroom printers have been a part of the roughly $13 million of cost in books and supplies for the past three three years. This year we've allotted roughly $22 million in books and supplies. Believe me, $1 million can be shaved off $2 million without affecting our classrooms. Let the teachers print. 57 days ago, our teachers and counselors expressed a vote of no confidence in our superintendent. Can you imagine why passing this resolution tonight would be disrespectful? Felt like a sharp and stinging slap to the face of those who will stand in front of our students tomorrow morning. There must be

121a better way to unite ABSD other than pushing this divisive resolution through. I make a motion to table resolution 252609 so that this board can consider the impact of this decision on our community. >> I second. >> Okay. So, I have some discussion on this um item. So, I think we all know why this resolution 2526 in support of Superintendent Trainee Nelson was put on the agenda. Obviously, it's the labor union's right to stand in front of the dis here and tell the board of trustees that they have no confidence and there was a vote. That's their right. It's also the right of this board to place something on the agenda to state support. Now I think I have a unique uh of background to uh talk about this. Uh I have served uh in

122government for 33 years. I served under five sheriffs. I was the mayor of the town of Al Valley for two terms out of eight years being elected. I supervised and worked for three town managers. I served as a board of directors for division five, a Mojave water agency and served uh and supervised three general managers there. And so I have a unique uh role. I'm not a teacher. I was never in education although I did graduate from the Apple Valley Unified School District uh 50 years ago. Uh, but my background is not in in in education. So when I came on this board eight years ago, I didn't know Trenson. I didn't know Matt Schumberg. I didn't know Pat Sawler or Dustin. I didn't know Kylie. I knew hardly anybody. I knew Dennis Bender who'd

123been around longer than I was around. And so when I got on this board, it was actually Tom Hogerman who was uh the superintendent for a short period of time. And before I got on the uh the board, I did some interviews and spoke with some uh members that worked for the district and they're like, "Hey, Rick, if you get on the board, can you know try to get rid of Hogerman?" You know, and it wasn't everybody. It was just a few voices. But and then it was, "Oh, well, you know, we don't want we don't like this superintendent. We want this person." So, you know, this goes with the territory um that whoever sits at the the top seat is always has a target on their back, no matter if they're a city manager,

124no matter if they're the superintendent, sheriff of the sheriff of the county, uh whoever, CEO of a company. And so, I came into this job with an open eye. And uh and um when I when Tene was sworn in, which was was a short time after I was um you know, I had some um um ideas to her like, you know, maybe you should try this, maybe you should try that. Whether she liked them or not, I don't know, but she implemented those ideas. She was receptive to those ideas and um she came along and she did what the board asked her to do. So, you know, let's fast forward. We had years and years of negotiations and it always started out where, you know, it was a lowball from the board and it was

125wanted more money from the from the teachers and we always were able to come to a resolution and give um support and give pay raises over the years. And then it became very contentious with the election of 20 when did you get elected? 21. There you go. So when you got uh Rene got elected on the board and Anita got elected, we had two different board members who had two different perspectives. Anita came from Victorville. Renee came from Victorville. So that's um little different than how Apple Valley was operating. And so they wanted to bring that style here. from what I'm just speaking from what I had had seen over the years and um then it became you know really contentious when California Teachers Association got involved and we had heard that you know Apple

126Valley was a was a uh a test district to see if they could rattle the district and and and uh the union became very abrasive. They say it wasn't personal, but it became very personal. Personal attacks uh personal innuendos against uh you know different people's uh spouses, children in the district. There was there was quite a bit of uh animosity there. But we did come to a resolution and we did come what I mean by resolution we did come to a um um compromise and we were able to give give the payraises to both CSEA and through to Abuda. So, here we are um back back again with u a union member getting up here and saying there's something nefarious about this resolution and how dare us uh to bring it back because it was

12722. It was very clear. I made it clear to Miss Nelson that I was going to be absent for that uh board meeting that I was ill and that I could not drive home from where I was at, which was quite a distance, and that uh I'm sorry that I can't make it. And at no time did anybody say, "Well, we've have these items on this agenda and you know, we don't know how it's going to go." So, you know, if it was nefarious, it would have been pulled and put back on when I'm here, and it wasn't. And it was, we all know what what occurred. It was a two two uh vote. And um I if I was here, I would have supported it because I support Superintendent Nelson. I support staff. Is

128are things perfect? Never perfect. Can there be u improvements? Absolutely. Uh but the allegations of of malfeasants, the allegations of you know uh there's this money here, there's money there and these charts and this and going on podcasts and things like that. That is your right and we all know who the uh on the on the resolution. Uh we all, you know, we know who people are going to assume is the person that they're talking about that's not listed. And I think that's done uh for the reason of um just not wanting to um stoop down into the gutter and start naming names and pointing fingers and making accusations which has occurred uh on this board from other board members. So, I I think that um this and I'm amazed even with you, Anita, that

129you would not support and I'm not chastising you for it. I'm just giving my opinion that you would not support I know Renee would not support Renee no matter what she does and would vote to get rid of her tomorrow. But I'm surprised, Anita, that you would not support uh Miss Nelson uh in her job or this this board. So, >> may you respond? >> Yeah, you can. I'm just I'm just saying. So, I I fully support the mission. I support the district. I do not support the chaos. I do not support burning it down like it's a dumpster fire. But, um we have to move forward. And I think this is just a good a good start by supporting showing that there is a majority of the board supports the administration. >> As board

130members, we hire the superintendent. We support the cabinet. We support the teachers certificated. We support classified. We support the students, parents, and community. We do do resolutions that support teachers, especially we have two on here for teachers and classified or certificated and classified having a resolution to s to support our superintendent and our executive cabinet, our senior um administrators. No problem. The problem is attacking or maybe attacking is not the right word, but the rest of it with the unnamed board member, that's where I have a problem. If it was simply a resolution in support, I would not have any problem. It's the rest of the resolution. And it's misleading because it says resolution and support for the superintendent but yet it does that but also goes in uh the unnamed board member and attacking

131and that leads to speculation. I have a problem with that. I I do not think it's best practice. I do not think it's the right thing. I do not think it's healing. It's divisive. If this um resolution was simply supporting, that's one thing, but it's not. >> Well, here's your chance because it says right here, adopt resolution number 252609 in support of Superintendent Train Nelson. Put all the other stuff behind it and just do the right thing. I'm I'm I'm >> basically you're asking to remove that language. That's what you're saying. >> Yes. Okay. Um, and I read everything, Rick, and it could be titled something, but I'm going to read the whole thing, and I cannot morally and ethically support that part of it. I'm sorry, but I cannot. I've read it numerous times.

132I cannot. >> Well, I think uh in my line of work, it's called a copout. I think you're just using that as an excuse because of um you're feeling that um some pressure. >> I don't I feel pressure every day, but I'm going to vote how I do. You can say that I'm copying out, but I'm saying I'm true to my self and my integrity. I would not vote for something that is going to name some an unnamed person and put allegations. It's not right. It's not the right thing to do. >> Well, we could put Miss Longshore in the wording and if that makes it better, it wouldn't be anonymous and it wouldn't be misleading. Would that help? we put her name in there that she's the one that's caused a lot of these

133issues and a lot of the slander towards the staff and the false allegations. We can do that. I'm good with that. In fact, when I first read it, I thought, well, we should have probably done it. But I didn't have any part in writing this. I didn't get on the phone with anybody. I just it just showed up one day on the agenda. So, >> well, if you did get involved, that would be a violation of the Brown Act because there would be three people. But um may I say something, Madame President? Um we've been listening to this quite a bit and I and I I just I'm just a little bit troubled. Um troubled in the sense that um this conversation wouldn't have occurred if there wasn't allegations that have been floating around. And

134um when the first speaker was going on, I had to find the letter from the super uh San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools because that's always the conversation that keeps coming up about misappropriation of funds. Um it keeps coming up and I'm going to read this so that I can go on record. AB1200 was created to ensure the local educational agencies throughout California are adequately prepared to meet their financial obligations and empowers county superintendent to provide fiscal and operational oversight to ensure fiscal solvency. And this is a letter that was written from the county to Mrs. Nelson on February 3rd. The county superintendent of schools is required by law to review and examine the budget and LCAP's first and second interim reports and unodudited actuals financial statements as prepared by the district to determine the

135financial solveny of the district. The county superintendent also reviews collective bargaining agreements and monitors district corrective action for certain audit exceptions. Oversight responsibilities are specified under Assembly Bill AB1200, AB 2756, AB1840, and related legislation. When examining adopted budgets submitted by districts, education code section subsection C requires the county superintendent of schools to determine if the budget complies with the criteria and standards adopted by the state board pursuant to education code 33127. Two, determine whether the budget will allow the district to meet its financial obligations during the fiscal year and will enable the district to satisfy its multi-year financial state commitments. Three, determine whether the budget includes the expenditures necessary to implement the LCAP. Four, determine whether the budget includes combined assigned and unassigned ending fund balance that exceeds the minimum recommendation reserve for economic uncertainties.

136Five, approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the budget by September 15. Conditionally approved and disapproved budgets must then be resubmitted by October 22nd for approval or disapproval. The budget review includes an analysis of 10 criteria with standards and additional information about the status of the budget. The 10 criteria are average daily attendance enrollment ADA to enrollment local control funding formula LCFF revenue salaries and benefits other revenues and expenditures facilities maint maintenance deficit spending fund and cash balances and reserves. School district budgets are measured against the standards for each of these criteria. In addition to the criteria and standards, the review must identify additional information regarding contingent liabilities, use of one-time revenues for ongoing expenditures, use of ongoing revenues for one-time expenditures, contingent contingent revenues, contributions, long-term commitments, unfunded liabilities, status of labor agreements, local control and

137accountability plan, and LCAP expenditures. Deviations from the standards must be explained and may affect the approval of the budget that is on California code of uh code of regs title 5 division 1 chapter 14 subchapter 8 article 1. When examining the interim financial reports, it requires the county superintendent of schools to determine if the report complies with the criteria and standards adopted by the state board pursuant to education code 33127. Determine whether the report will allow the district to meet its financial obligations during the fiscal year and will enable the district to satisfy its multi-year financial commitments. Three, certify the report as positive, qualified, or negative based on the financial conditions of the district. The review includes an analysis of 10 criteria with standards and supplemental information about status of the budget at interim report

138time. The 10 criteria are fund and cash balances, reserves, re deficit spending, ADA, enrollment, ADA to enrollment, LCS, LCFF's revenue, salaries and benefits, other revenues and expenditures and facilities maintenance. Each of these criteria has a standard by which it is measured. In addition to the criteria and standards, the review must identify additional information regarding contingent liabilities, use of one-time revenues for ongoing expenditures, contingent revenue contributions, long-term commitments, unfunded liabilities, temporary interfund borrowing, status of labor agreements, and the status of other funds. Deviations from the standards must be explained and may affect the interim certification when reviewing audit exe exemptions contained in the district in the district's audit report education code section 421020 subsection I requires the county superintendent of schools to to determine whether each audit exception has been corrected or whether the agency has

139developed an acceptable plan of correction in the following areas. Attendance, inventory of equipment, internal control, miscellaneous, instructional material fund, program funds, teacher mis assignments, information reported on the school accountability report card. Business services performs these required duties on behalf of the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools. We have a highly technical undocumented process and experienced staff that perform these reviews. We are able to compare the district's submitted reports with the financial system to ensure the reports are accurate. Reports go through three different technical reviews to ensure that all aspects are carefully reviewed and scrutinized to ensure that an anomalies, if any, are identified. Any deviation from the criteria and standards are communicated to the district with formal letter and any technical corrections are communicated to staff. The county's fiscal oversight process supported by the district's

140recent Figma report and the last three annual audit reports have not exposed any instances of misappropriation of district funds. And the reason I have chosen to read this out loud is I know that many people have a copy and many people didn't go through it, but I wanted to go on record that the county of San Bernardino that is managing billions of m dollars from different schools districts combined and all of their expert um staff that can manage that can count the money before we can count what we have in our wallet. They have come out and they have said they have not noticed any mismanagement of funds. And having said that, I think it is time for us to put to rest this conversation of mismanagement of money because if there is any mismanagement

141of money and the county of San Bernardino that now accounts back to the state of California of what we sent forward, they must also explain why they will not see it with all of these walls that they have put in place to be able to do the checks and balances. At the individual schools, we have people that count money and another person counts money and another person counts the same money. Even in student monies, there are more than one people's eyes that will be counting the money. And so to rely on one person to constantly tell us that the money that the county is counting is not accurate and the money that our CBO that we have hired is not accurate and the money that the state is looking at is not accurate becomes a

142little bit tiring. So my question is, are we here to cater to the board or are we here to cater to the children, the families and the staff that we are working for? Because it just seems that every time we come to a board meeting, we are spending an awful amount of time car catering to one board member, two board members, three board members that can't seem to get along. And we need to get on with the business of servicing the kids. The kids that don't have a vote yet. Their parents do. The kids who are paying the salaries of the people who are working in our district because if they don't come to school, there won't be that ADA to cover it. And why are we constantly spending so much time sitting at a

143board meeting having a conversation on something that is not going to make the life of a teacher better in the classroom? That is our goal to make sure that the life of a teacher is better in the classroom. If it is a verbiage that we need to cut out, cut the verbiage out. But let us be clear that on this day on this April 2nd of this board meeting that it is going to be recorded that this conversation did occur. So even if we took out a verbiage that is offensive to one or two board members, it doesn't change anything because it's still on record that that conversation did occur. But let me go back to the superintendent for which we are here to make sure that you all understand what her job is. Her

144job is to cater to the children that we bring to our schools every single day. when some of us are still catching our last dream in the morning. She's already up and running. She knows when the buses leave and she knows when the buses get back home. She knows when the students are not on campus. She knows when the teachers are not on campus. She is doing everything that we've asked of her. She has put aside personal issues to be able to come out here to service our children. Our children, not your children, not our belongs to all of us. You all sat here and watched a parent chastise me for saying something about her child. I understand that. I really truly understand it. But in order for us to move forward as a board,

145we have to get out of this pointing fingers. And if we must disagree as a board, it is important that we disagree in the back room and we come out here to do the service of the people. We do the service of the children, the service of our our school. I can't go all the way in San Bernardino or anywhere and somebody says we watch out your board meeting. Our board meeting cannot be that. We are a place of love. Appleo Valley is a place where I have always loved to be. We're spending way too much time fighting over, you know, what did the board do, what did the CBO do, what did this person do. Let us move on. Our children deserve a a a functional board because if we're not functioning, our staff

146will not get that memo. If a teacher writes me a letter, I want the teacher to know that I have received the letter and but I'm going to forward it to the superintendent because she is the only one that makes that decision. We will tell her what we we have seen, but please handle this one. Like Mrs. Longshaw stated, we got paid $400 for over 6 months. I got paid 93 cents, but I still showed up. Let us move away from the personalities and move into the business of doing what is best for this district. What is best for us? When I see you on the street, am I going to cross the street because you are a teacher or because you are classified or because you didn't agree with me? We need to get

147to a place where we agree with each other and move on. We're wasting way too much time. I've not been accustomed to board meetings that go till midnight. And I want to be very clear that we are not going to be doing this midnight run anymore because the staff here come tomorrow morning, they're getting up to go to work. We might say we are not going to be getting up today, but they're going to be at work. We are not being sensitive to the people who we are here to to serve. We need to stop this back and forth thing is enough. That's all I'm saying. And I'm I'm sure as far as I'm concerned the superintendent if she wants to be to to be on this in this district I'm here to support her.

148Um if I can respond. Thank you Trusty Apara. Um some things have been said about me have been said for me and I want to make sure to address them. Um I speak facts. At no time have I ever slandered somebody, spread false accusations, accused anybody of misappropriation of funds, malfeence, or done any sort of personal attacks. >> Are you serious? You're going to sit there and say that? >> You can look through the tapes. The board meetings are taped. >> How many time I sit next to you? I listen to it. I sit in close session. I sit up here. I don't need to re look at tapes. >> You can peruse my spreadsheets. Check them against district reports. >> Renee, >> there have been many things said about me, said for me. None

149of them are true. There was numbers that I gave you. Have you looked at them? >> District up to liability for slander. It's an open you up for it. No, that would be you, President Raleigh. You named me as the unnamed member in this resolution. >> President, please. >> I've been watching the numbers. Is it legal to put money there where we have? Yes. >> You know, you can't slander a elected official. >> The threshold's very high for that. >> Job, you take the heat that goes with it. >> According to our governance handbook, President um Mr. Roly, you shouldn't be interrupting me on repeat. >> All right, I'll shut up. >> I've been watching the numbers. Is it legal to put money there? >> Yes. Was it necessary to put money there? That's our

150job as board members. The county does not count money. There was $33 million deficit spending projected and we ended up having 12 million. We see truth one time a year. It is found in the unodudited actuals. >> Madam President, can we get on with the vote? >> As a board, >> this overhearing the same story she's been telling for the last year. >> I addressed untruth spoken about me. I addressed words that were put in my mouth. President Rowley, if you check our governance handbook, you'll see your behavior is unacceptable to this board. >> I'm just calling for the question. >> Okay, let's call for the vote on the floor. Um, >> the same thing. >> We'll take the vote via roll call. Mrs. Longore, >> um, I made a motion to table this resolution

151so the board could consider the impact of this decision on our community. There was a second on it. I believe it's still on the table. >> Yeah, except that there was one that was already seconded before that. And so we go in order. >> I would encourage you to check Robert's rules of order. >> Understood. How would you like to vote? >> My motion is still on the table and it's got a >> Mr. Raleigh. >> I >> Mrs. Tucker. >> No. >> Miss Apara. >> We can't support the >> uh and Miss Buchanan I. So the motion passes 31. All right. Okay. Item three, approve the tenative agreement between Apple Valley Unified School District and the Apple Valley Unified Teachers Association dated February 12th, 2026. >> I move. >> You move it. Okay. I'll

152second. Any discussion? Right. Call for the vote. Mrs. Longore. >> I. Mr. Raleigh. >> Hi. >> Mrs. Tucker. >> I. Miss Apara. >> Hi. >> Miss Buchanan. I. Item four, approve the certificated and classified personnel actions as listed. So moved. >> I'll second. >> Any discussion? >> All right. There'll be via Yes. So, so sorry. I just want to point out to the board we are establishing a new position a speech and language pathologist >> and we are increasing one para educator's hours um from 6.5 to 6.75 as of January 2026 while voluntarily um receiving a voluntary decrease of a another pair's hours from 6.75 to 650. Thank you. >> Okay. We'll be taking the vote via roll call. Mrs. Longshore. >> Yes. Mr. Raleigh. >> Hi, >> Mrs. Tucker. >> Hi, >> Miss Zakara.

153>> Hi. >> And I'm I approve the recommendations for requested leave as noted. That's item five. >> I move. >> Right. I'll second. Any discussion? Calling for the vote. Mrs. Longore. >> I. >> Mr. Raleigh. >> Hi. >> Mrs. Tucker. I. >> Ms. Apara. >> I. >> And Miss Buchanan. I number six. Approve the recommendation of the administrative hearing chairperson effectively effective immediately. I put those together. Sorry. Effective immediately on um EXP number 17, 2025 26 through EXP number 19, 2025 26. Expulsion case stip number 5 202526 and admissions case AD number one 202526 move right made the motion. I'll second. Any discussion? We'll take the vote via roll call. Mrs. Longshore I. >> Mr. Raleigh I. >> Mrs. Tucker I. >> Miss Apara I. >> And Mrs. Buchanan I. Okay, we're going to move

154on to item J, the consent agenda. It's recommended that the board of trustees consider approving a number of agenda items as a consent list. Consent items are routine in nature and can be enacted in one motion without further discussion. This procedure conserves meeting time for a full discussion of significant issues. Are there any items anyone would like to pull? Yes. I'd like to pull items 8, 18, 24, and 25. Was there one after 18 before? >> I'm sorry. Which ones did you say again? >> Okay. So, it's Let me just confirm. Number eight, number 18, number 24, and number 25. >> Yes. >> Okay. Are there any others? >> Yes. I would like to pull items 1 2 7 22 23 >> and we already have 24 pulled >> I'm sorry what' you have after

155seven >> 22 and 23 >> okay thank you are there any others all right so I make a motion that We approve consent items number 3 through six, 9 through 17, 19 through 21, 26 through 49. Can I get a second? >> So, >> okay, we'll be taking the vote via roll call. Mrs. Longore, >> I. >> Mr. Raleigh, >> I. >> Mrs. Tucker, >> I. Miss Akara. >> Hi. >> Mrs. Buchanan. I >> Okay. Do we want to go in numerical order or do we want to go by who pulled? >> Take good. >> Okay. Mrs. Longore number one. >> Um, yes. Thank you. For consent agenda item number one. It says adopt resolution board compensation for missed meetings. But the attached document said human resources report. in the agenda. I'm looking at it

156right now. Adopt resolution 252614 is called resolution board compensation for board meeting. >> Right. So if you click on it and Oh, okay. I stand corrected. Thank you so much. >> Do we want to vote on that one now or do you want to go on to number two? Yes, we can. It's up to the board. >> Just go into the number two. Let's finish all of them. >> Okay. Number two. Um so in approving the minutes uh of February 5th board meeting I just I know I had spoken on it. I just want to reiterate um having the minutes in a more timely fashion would help with accuracy. There have been a couple breaks um in between that time. So in February I was I think two days off. Um March obviously a week.

157So, I know in spring it does get a little bit pushed out, but that's because our staff is not always in the office as much as some of the other months, but I'm sure that Kylie gets them to us as quickly as possible. Yes, thank you. I know she addressed it as I as I brought it up last. I just want to make sure that um since the concern still exists that we're just noting it. >> Okay. Do we want to look at number seven? >> Um, yes. So, it says, "Approve the agreement between Fresno State Pacific University and Apple Valley Unified School District." And I just have to say, this is my alumni, Fresno Pacific University, um, not Fresno State Pacific University. Um, and that's just a sunbird in me going h >> is

158that how it's is is it supposed to be listed that way or if you wanted to list is it listed? >> Well, I just wanted to bring it to the attention of the board. I don't know if we have to do anything to correct it before we >> however way >> the actual document that is attached says Fresno Pacific University. >> The attached document that you're approving tonight says that. So, it's a clerical error. >> Yes. And there is not anything that needs to be done unless you don't want to approve it. >> Okay. No, I just wanted to check. I wanted to make sure we were okay moving forward with that, you know, sunburn's rule. >> Thank you. >> Maria, do you want to talk about number eight? >> Number eight. When I went

159to number eight, um, it was a clinical practice agreement between San Diego State and Apple Valley Unified School District. But when I opened up the document, uh, it was showing that this this contract was from 2021 24. >> I I can speak to that. Um, we learned that we had a student completing a program there and for the university to award them credit, they had to have copy of a record that we were in support of the teacher retroactively. So, we did have to put the 2024 date on there to cover the teacher and their program. >> Okay. Yes. You didn't think I'll catch that, huh? >> Yeah. >> Yes. >> Okay. >> I had a feeling. >> Thank you. >> But I'm still embarrassed about the Fresno Pacific University. I do apologize to the

160board for for that. I know. >> Okay. Then I go to number 18. >> Uh on number 18, when I was reading the the packet, um let me get out of this one. When I was reading the packet, I got to um I read the draft. Should I be reading the draft or should I be reading the proposed proposal? We have been including the draft from the first read so that you can see where the changes were and then the proposal is the actual clean copy that would then imp um implement those changes. >> Okay. >> Because you you saw that I saw something on the draft. That's what got my attention. As I read the draft, I saw a person's name. So, I didn't know why there was a person's name on the draft.

161>> Person's name. >> You want me to tell you the page number where it was? >> Yes. >> Let me go. It's It's on the >> I I can respond to that. It's on uh page three. It's the person that was >> working the draft. >> Sometimes in the system, it will make notes. Um, as you can tell, when they're in a work progress, they're very messy. That's why they have the green and the red and the bold and all that. So, it looks like the system made a a note of who did that. Put that CSBA note in there for you guys' review. >> Okay. That's why I was asking if I was supposed to be see looking at the draft or the proposed. >> So, thank you. uh >> you know, but I

162I think that I would be curious to know I guess I can work with it because that's it's not on my screen. So apparently it's a software Adobe thing that I'm going to have to make sure I'm using this the right >> version so that I can be so I can see that too >> on page three. >> Page three. I have I have no indicators of anything on my >> Okay, perfect. >> Okay, then item number 18. Um I am on just having the the only thing that I >> wasn't 18 what you just said >> 18 was the one you just 24 >> 22 >> somebody has 22 >> 22 is >> I think that was the official baton being passed to me >> that's you you're 22 and 23 >> okay um

163I noticed uh for to approve this agreement we would have a cost of $340,000. Um, is this an increase of cost? Uh, that's something that we uh already approved earlier in the year. As it explains in the background, we had approved several contracts to service students with speech and language needs that some of the contracts did were not able to provide us speech and language pathologists. IA is able to for us to finish out the year. So, it's a shift of cost. It's not an a new cost. Does that make sense? I had a contract that we had, but in order to add more speech and language pathologists because they have been responsive, we are shifting the funds from those that are not able to and they will be closed. >> Understood. Thank you. So,

164a a shift of funds, not an increase. >> Correct. And that's in the background. >> Thank you. Um, so then for 23, same idea. Um it's a cost of $221,000 um for speech and language and LBN staffing for the remainder of this year. Is it the same? Is it just a shift of cost? >> It is. That's correct. >> Thank you so much. >> That brings me to number 24. My number 24 is not actually um I'm not asking a serious question, but I'm just um um think I was thinking out loud. um about um some of our retired reading specialists if we've thought about getting them to come and do some reading specialist material instead of sending it out to an outside vendor uh to see if we could use them uh to help

165us at these schools because they are retired and >> like me. Yeah, this is a third quest >> and and the cost of it, we would not be able to hire a reading specialist to do the work that is for $5,000 cost um to do the work that is happening in Third Quest and the amazing outcome students are having from Yakaloma. So um this is their site funds. This is their um they have been paying for this out of their site funds. We had piloted it. It is now being put on the um agenda as an adopted reading intervention program for them so that it can be an official program, not just the pilot. >> Wait, and I have a question on 24. >> Okay. And yeah, go ahead. And then I've got one on

16624 also actually. >> Oh, you can go first. >> Um I just was going to say and I the name is slipping me right now. The other program that's above third quest, do you know it? Hall Pass. >> I think the new one for above third quest is Hall Pass. And then there's the other one that's the journey. Some kind of a journey. >> Yeah, it's the journey one. I can't think of the name and they're probably in Oregon getting really mad at us now that we um I used it last year with some of my struggling middle schoolers and the jump they made in their words per minute and their reading lifestyle level. It was phenomenal. So, I just It's the same company. Yeah. >> But it's the older kid version. Um, >> it

167really helped them. >> Good. Yeah. They're getting good results at Yakaloma. >> Okay. >> Um, so I guess that sort of answered my question because I too was thinking of our safe and civil trip up to Oregon. And the third quest, as soon as I read it, I thought, "Oh, I think that's the reading intervention program that they were telling us about while we were up there." >> Absolutely. I can't remember the name at all, but the kids get like timeraveled and it's all sorts of prehistoric. It's great. >> Yeah. >> Then I go to number 25. 25 is uh one of those uh eyeopening uh spots and I didn't want it to go by without saying how that made me feel. Uh these are incredible courses. I wish I was there a lot younger

168uh to avail myself of such an experience that is being offered right here in our own backyard. >> Yeah, I'll mention that we're not offering all of those. That's the course list we can select from. >> It's an opening is it's a door that's open and many students do take advantage. It's an amazing opportunity. I will be I just >> I was just going to say go ahead >> bringing this item back for amendment. It seems to be an April May every year. We bring it in April and then I amend it in May because something happens at BBC where there's a slight change. So we'll get to celebrate again this list at the May board meeting. >> So but the qu these are the things questions that that I'm asking. Are the credits equivalent

169to the high school credits or are they going to be college credits when they get it? >> Yes. >> Or is it going to be one of those that they get both? >> Yes, it's both. they get high school credit if needed and in the dual enrollment pathway if they're taking it during the school day, they're kind of out of the corresponding um Apple Valley Unified School District course and taking the Victor Valley College equivalent course. So, they get credit in the proper area. They're actually earning credit at a slightly higher rate because a a three-unit class at the college is 10 and if if it's four, it's actually 13.3 or something like that. And then um they're also of course taking that and making their high or their college transcript for the very first

170time. And you know as you know the colleges have said that they really um want to see students in that dual enrollment kind of work and they um privilege transcripts that show students doing that kind of dual enrollment pathway. And it's for college and career indicator for us too. when students do take and pass two um community college courses, they then are counted as college ready, which makes sense, right? They're in college. >> As we all know, there's always this conversation that our CTE programs are not equivalent. So, if we have students who want to go get that through the college level, um that should balance it, right? balance those kids who want to go that route and get it. Instead of getting the middle the high school CTE credits, they are now not only

171getting a high school uh college CTE credit, they're now multiplying it by three. Is that what it is? >> If if they're taking a CTE course that is articulated >> Yes. and uh where they're going to get uh credit by exam at the end of our course, then you're exactly right. >> They are still earning. However, our state um does not allow the college and career readiness indicator to be satisfied by classes taken within a student's main pathway. So, if I'm a welding student and I take courses and I take articulated courses at VBC, those don't count as dual enrollment towards the college and career readiness indicator because they're within my pathway. I have to take another course outside of my pathway to count as dual enrollment. But those students still are qualifying. But that

172is a unfortunate quirk of our the state CCI metric where they don't allow those courses to count as dual enrollment if they are taken within the pathway. Now if a student is choosing to do this um some of these courses are often offered in the evenings um they're not offered during the day to accommodate students who are going to regular school. Um have you um thought about making arrangement with u the city buses to be able to do you know coordinate that so our kids can get on the city bus get home and all of that. Do you guys have that conversation yet? College that does it. >> They did. They have. Uh, Victor Valley Transit Authority has been excellent this over the last couple years and a student ID now allows students to ride

173for free. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> Thank you so much. >> Okay. >> Renee, did you have anything you wanted to add on that one? >> Because you said you were >> No, 24 was the one she she wanted to add. is not coming. >> Okay. >> Does anyone um >> need me to take them one at a time or can we do them as a group? >> Do them as a group. >> Okay. All right. So, I make a motion to approve consent items number one, 2, 7, 8, 18, 22, 23, 24, and 25. >> It's a move. >> Second and may call for the vote. Mrs. Longore, >> I. >> Mr. Raleigh, >> I. >> Mrs. Tucker, >> I. Miss Apara, >> Miss Buchanan. I >> parallel universe. I had to look it

174up. >> I She looked it up for me. I was trying to find it on my phone because my computer died and she was like, "Here it is." Parallel Universe. >> Um, >> that's the name of the radio program. >> Yes. It seems that that statement caused a little bit of concern in the audience too as to what that really was what the the random statement that Mr. Schauer was making. >> So, >> a parallel universe. >> Yes. >> Amanda knew what I was talking about. >> I did. Okay. So, we don't need a second. Closed. Uh closing items, future items. Do any members of the board have any future items? >> I do. >> Okay. >> I'd like to move forward uh with the agenda item for future discussion on the censor on Renee

175Longshore uh official censor for slandering staff uh false statements to the media which are still on the internet. Um and there could be a lot of other violations too. So, I'm not sure how we would research more of those violations if we would have legal u go through the tapes that Miss Longshore talks about all the time um to find out some of the things. I do believe there was some uh information released from close session as well. So, I'd like to move forward with that. I'm just not exactly sure how that uh will work. We need to agendaize it for discussion as a board or we just have somebody have legal draft up some allegations. uh maybe poll uh different board members um from the phone and ask have you do you believe there's

176any violations that um would um be items that would be that she could be censored for and I know there's punishment that goes along with the censor censure if the board so desires she could be banned from different school sites she could be banned from uh any travel and things like that So I think we we need to move forward with it. Uh things are not going to get better uh with Miss Longshore and her allegations of um malfeasants against not just Tre Nelson but Matthew Schulenberg and other staff members. Um so that's that's what I like to do. So, I'd like consensus of the board to move forward and maybe Tren you could research a little bit more and get back to us on what we need to do to move forward with that.

177>> Um, yeah, I can look into that. Um, I think because of the precarious situation we're in, uh, the superintendent probably probably needs to happen at the board level. >> Oh, okay. That's fine. Okay. Well, we need to have I I would ask ask that uh you madam president reach out to one of the legal teams at the district uh employees and find out what needs to be done and then as board president you handle it and uh maybe get back with the uh clerk which would be Maria and the two of you guys can hash it out and bring back what needs to be done. I'm sure it's kind of uh time consuming and has to be detailed. It's not just your average uh agenda item. >> Okay. >> For sure. >> Maria supports

178that looking into it. >> I have too much to do. So, I'm just >> You don't have to do it. >> I'm just >> Well, I was just saying that the clerk of the school Yeah. that it might be better for the two of you to do it as president and recently vice president. >> If you don't want to do it, I'll support >> I I think you you two should do it. Okay. I'm just right now I'm I'm I'm I'm thinking that we we should find a way to >> personally to get along. And if we can get along, we won't need to go that route. >> Well, that's not going to happen. It's obvious. Sure. >> You were back there. >> Okay. So, what's there to get along? Can't we all just get

179along? Is a good term, but it doesn't work. >> Um, are we moving toward a vote to give direction? >> Just consensus. >> We're just taking consensus. Yeah. >> I don't think he's >> Yeah. You know, whatever it is, I think we can go ahead and do it, but I don't know if we can get the results we're looking to get. Yeah, we can look into it. >> I can make calls if necessary. >> Well, get with me tomorrow then or whenever. >> Are we going to take a vote for consensus or is >> No, I'm just walking. No, I'm I was working. >> I mean, it's just already going ahead. I haven't been asked. >> The three of you are already just making plans. >> Well, it just takes three. >> Yeah, >> you

180have to count the three. >> So, my voice doesn't matter. >> No, no, please share. >> Voice. No, I think that I think Miss Apar you talk about healing. >> This isn't the way to do it. I I would have a resounding no for consensus. >> We're going on two years of this nonsense. Two years in and and there's a lot more that you probably don't even know because people probably don't even share with you because they don't trust you to Okay, I'd like to go ahead and call for a point of order. Uh, Trusty Raleigh, you keep hurling out accusations, name calling, um, putting words in people's mouths. Um, this is unbecoming of a board member. We have a governance handbook that tells us how we're supposed to behave on this DAS and okay,

181>> I believe it needs to be reinforced. >> So, do we have consensus? >> We do have consensus. Um, Mr. Conrad, can I catch a phone call with you or something tomorrow possibly on the if you're available? >> Sorry, I know and I I am well aware I do not direct you. I'm just asking. >> No, I I I can I don't know my role in this. This is brand new to me. So, I I will >> um >> Thank you. Yeah, we'll figure >> provide phone numbers. >> Okay. >> Yes, I can support however I'm directed to support. >> Okay. Are there any other closing items? >> Um, yes. So, I would like to go ahead and um again request um the information of spending and staff um including position and certification or training

182um at both of our high schools, Apple Valley High School and Granite Hills High School. The original request for this information was made two uh meetings ago and given direction by the board but I have not received it. So it was requested in February 2026. Uh, and then I was wanting to also hand down um questions that were referred to to um I I sent them to our superintendent and I wanted to make sure the board had all those questions as well. and I can send one down for the superintendent, too. I just kind of put them on one document. Uh, so I would I would like these questions answered. So, I don't know if we need to do a Q&A, putting it on as an agenda item, or how this board wants to handle

183that. >> Are these the ones that we were sent in an email earlier this week? Some of some of them uh some of them were answered uh but many were not. I believe uh they can be answered um and I would like them answered. Uh I believe it was clarified earlier tonight that the superintendent said she would need direction from the board to answer those questions at Okay. So, I know she answered the ones that were pertinent to what we do in our role. At least that's what I read from the email. >> No, it was on the ones on the agenda. >> She the ones that she thought were related or unrelated to agenda items at this time at this board meeting. I received an email from Trustee Longshore that said questions regarding the

184April 2nd board meeting. And when I opened them, the questions were not related to the April 2nd agenda. So I referred them to the president of the board and let her know that there was a desire to have those and that is the board according to our governance handbook. It is the board's right to ask for an agenda item and it would go through the board president to do so. So if there are questions, the board president can agendaize it and get the direction from the board as to whether that's going to happen. Several of the things are stated. Well, I'll leave it at that. >> Okay. So, I just want to clarify. Uh, Superintendent Nelson, are you saying that in order for a board member to ask questions, it has to be agendaized or

185you have to see how they're connected to >> her agenda items? >> That's not what I'm saying. What I'm saying is according to our governance handbook, in order for me to direct staff to step away from their jobs to respond to a um group of questions that are some dating back to um a PAR's retirement. Um some that are closed session and cannot be discussed and um have to be negotiated. um a letter from Sanino County Superintendent of Schools um that was received today at 11:04 um and 11:27 while I was with students at student advisory. Um there is an agreement that questions regarding the board agenda are to be provided to the superintendent in advance of the board meeting. I will be honest, we are governance handbook says in advance in advance of the

186um the board meeting in order for staff to be prepared to answer those questions. That's making an assumption that we have nothing else that we are doing on the given day that you send the email. And so I can't pull staff and ask them to do this question and answer for things that the board in many cases have already approved. And I won't do that without the direction of the board. >> I'm for clarification. I'm not asking you to pull staff. I'm not even asking you to answer my questions right now. I'm just asking you to answer my questions as a board member. And you said you would have to get the direction of the board to answer my questions. And I know you're saying some are close session items. That's why I provided them

187to the board so they can see for themselves if it is close session items or not. That's a concern because now they're in writing and I I purposefully did not provide them to the rest of the board because they are close session discussions and now they are in print which makes them discoverable. Um, so this board has to be able to separate fact from fiction. And when we inform each other as members, we have to be willing to look at the information and not just take what is being said. Um, so I encourage my board members to go ahead and peruse these questions. Um, I would like them answered. Like I said, it doesn't have to be right now. It didn't have to be before this board meeting. I was just told that I couldn't

188get them without board direction. So, is that does that still stand? Superintendent Nelson, do you still need board direction to answer my questions? >> I need board direction to ask staff to respond to these questions. approximate if you had to estimate like how much time would be involved for one person to do all this. >> Well, it's not one person. That's the problem. >> One person for hours >> and I haven't estimated it. >> Okay. >> Well, this is a question that I have and I I'm not sure that we are we we're going in circles. It's like talking in the cloud, you know, as I look at the second page of this uh paper because I this is the first time seeing these questions. Um the second page of this question it says is

189this closed session information if it is since it is closed session information it's already out of close session >> right >> it shouldn't have left the closed session room to come out here it's already out of close session yes our eyes are seeing it but if I should get up and leave this paper here I who's to say I've already exposed information from close session that shouldn't have come out to the open session So this is a real concern that I have if the superintendent is making a decision when an email has been sent to her to make a decision not to send to all of us because that is like passing the whole close session information out to all of us then that's up to her you know I just I don't know how

190to explain it but it almost sounds like that you know we are trying to make the sup superintendent um our servant um >> you know and she is a servant of the whole the district. She's carrying this elephant in her head and then you know as I'm thinking about it's like she is busy trying to balance an elephant on her head and we're busy dealing with little ants. She's trying to find the ants with the elephant sitting on her head. I don't know how else we can address this except to say the superintendent, this is no offense, Renee, because I hear you and I know that you're trying to have your voice to be heard, but it is very important that we can give the superintendent something that she can manage, questions she can manage

191on any certain day, but to give her two pages, actually three three pages tight for her to get it together for our next meeting and then prepare for all of this and then go out to all 14 sites or 13 sites. It is near impossible. We need to be able to allow her to do her job. And this is a struggle that we are beginning to have now. >> I I'd just like to point out I and clarify I did not ask her to have it ready for all of these questions for this meeting. I just asked an answer to these questions. I did not stipulate a timeline for it. I did not say it had to be done by this time. The answer I received was I will not receive answers unless this board

192gives direction. I have put no timeline on this. I have put no demand on this. >> Actually, I have good timelines in writing to me. So, I I would I would humbly disagree. >> You just cut me off. Um, got it. There are some questions, but not the three pages. We, when we speak, we need to speak clearly. We need to deal with facts. We don't need to deal with gossip. We don't need to deal with accusations. We need to deal with reality. And the fact is that I've asked these questions to be answered. They're not closed session items. I wouldn't have put close session items out into the public. I'm handing them to board members right now. Um, and they're not close session items, but they've been accused of being close session items. So,

193that's why I wanted to give them to you so you can make that determination for yourself. Please keep in mind that close session items are anything protecting the privacy of staff members names, individual staff member names, individual student names, individual cases that are going up. This is those are close session items. When I'm asking about finances, that is actually an open session item. It is taxpayer funds. This is things that need to be talked about in the open. These are things that need to be addressed. These are things that as board members, we need to be informed. And I'm not sure why there's such a push back against this. But asking questions is where we start. That's not even the endgame. And it shouldn't be seen as an assault. It should be seen and taken

194for what it is, which is a genuine inquiry so that we can be informed and make informed decisions. Okay. So, Maria, I'm hearing you do not support this being an agenda item. Is that correct? >> It shouldn't it really should not be an agenda item. It should be you know as when she asked this question of the superintendent you know uh if it is something the superintendent can give an answer to she'll give an answer you know I don't know you know you can't force people to answer your question this is not you know I don't know how the society out here works but you can't force people to talk to you you know so the superintendent will give you the answer because you're asking these things in writing and she's going to give it

195to you in writing so there will be a paper trail that's what you're looking for, right? >> No, I'm just looking for answers and I was told I couldn't get answers unless this board gives directive for me to get answers. >> Per our governance handbook, individual board member requests for information. When an individual board member requests information, it will be provided to all board members. An individual board member will in so far as possible work to let the superintendent and staff know ahead of time when a custo will be made in public. This will allow the staff member to be prepared to answer any questions or to prepare material. We will self-monitor our own requests to ensure that one member's request will not divert an inappropriate amount of time from staff efforts to achieve district

196goals. We recognize the concept of nice to know versus need to know information and will seek information only as needed for effective decisionmaking. Any individual board member who desires a copy of an existing written report or survey will make such a request to the superintendent. A copy of the material may also be made available to each member of the board. I take the superintendent takes direction from the board as a whole. Therefore, requests for the generation of reports or information must be placed on a meeting agenda for board consideration and approval. Because the board also believes in no surprises, board members agree to notify the superintendent of information request discussions prior to the meeting. The board member questions concerning material in the board packet should be referred to the superintendent in a timely manner to

197afford staff the opportunity to prepare a response during the meeting. If the information requested requires an inordinate amount of staff time to generate, the superintendent will place a request on the next board meeting agenda for discussion. District staff is not expected to respond to direction or requests from individual board members. I am only following the governance handbook that is produced along with our board policies and board bylaws. Um if I could answer that reading. I'm very familiar with our governance handbook. In fact, I'm quite a rule follower and um I brought it to CSBA um California School Boards Association which is the authority uh that we rely on to direct us and give us direction. I asked them about this particular idea that my questions asking questions was being related to the need for hours

198of staff support, the need for a generation of reports and needing board directive to get that and quite honestly they were shocked. Uh, I spoke to several people in CSBA about this and they said that was never the intent of that idea to stop board members from getting answers to their questions. So, I'm not sure where we need to go if we're not going to agendaize it. These questions do need to get answered. Like I've said, I don't give a timeline. I understand our staff has great jobs serving our students. I don't want to interrupt that, but it's I have a job too and it's important for me to be informed and it's important for my fellow board members to be informed and that means that when we have questions that they can be answered.

199Um, so I'm not sure what to do at this point. Uh, is this board willing to give directive uh for my questions to be answered? Rick, how do you feel? >> No, I don't. It's based attorney. >> Okay. Anita, how do you feel? >> I I believe in answering questions if they can be answered. >> Okay. Maria, >> like I said, the superintendent will have to answer the she questions that she must answer. >> Okay. And I don't support it either, so we'll not put that on the next agenda. Wait, did we I thought we were just supporting whether they were going to get answered and I thought I >> she supported it answered and Anita supported it answered. >> She said she >> supports the superintendent answering the ones she can which she did

200and sent to all of us. >> We just hand our governance book is what we're following. We can't we can't deviate from that. And if we're going to deviate from that, then we need to have CSBA that give us the boil boiler plate to tell us why are they now changing the story. And if they're changing the story, we need to know which of the CSV member told you that so we can have a real uh decent conversation with the person. >> Trusty circles, >> are you you said you're okay with me getting answers to these questions as the superintendent can get answers to these questions. >> Trusty Tucker said the same thing. She would like answers to these questions. I said I would like answers to these questions. That's the majority of the board

201necessary to give direction for the superintendent to answer my questions. Can we agree as a body that that is just what happened here? Well, let me be clear of what I've said because I don't want words to be changed when I've said something. My words are very clear. We follow what our uh governance handbook has said and if the superintendent gets a question that she can answer, she will answer it. >> That's it. >> Thank you. So, I will look forward to my answered questions and when >> May I also make a request? >> During a public session meeting, Trustee Longore indicated that numbers were inaccurate on the AB1200 and on the um second interim report. I have requested what those inaccuracies were and I will um continue to request those because that's an allegation

202that we have either um not done our jobs appropriately or have some malfeence. I take that signature on those documents very seriously. they are under penalty of perjury and to not be given the actual areas where there are um discovered inaccuracies that were stated publicly means that I can't go back into the documents and find why there is a belief there is an inaccuracy and clear that up. >> Thank you, Superintendent Nelson. Uh I believe you did uh I would like to confirm that you did reach out to me and ask for detailed line items of to support my statement of that it was inaccurate and that is why I was voting no. In turn, I've provided a spreadsheet um outlining the inaccuracies that I have noted. Um, if you have any additional questions past

203this, I think it might be important to maybe check those numbers, check the records because I did pull as noted. Uh, I pulled from several reports. Uh, you could see I pulled from AB1200 2526. You could see that I pulled from fick uh not fick not sorry factf finding uh the numbers at the top left hand side where it gives a rough 1% raise for csea our management and a vooda that was provided by our business office uh that was in fact finding it's also noted at the bottom u specific things like figures provided by ABSC in fact finding rounded to the nearest 10th as of January 2026. Uh, regarding a a VUDA organized and AUSD data. Then if you turn it over, I also reference AB1200 again 2526. I reference unodudited actuals 2425 as

204compared to 2526 second interim report. I reference AB1200. So I am referencing the documents and the numbers are within our documents. and everything is duly noted there. If you need any clarification on what I've provided as an answer to your questions, please feel free to let me know. I am definitely an advocate for answering questions. I think it would be appropriate for the board to bring in a fiscal es expert from outside to clarify these things because there continues to be documents provided that have um inaccurate information and we're never going to get past the calling out of the budget, the different reports without having an outside agency come in and take all of the documents, everything that Miss Longshore is produced and providing to the public that is creating distrust and and um a

205lack of trust in what is being provided um in this district. And so I feel that um without doing that, we will continue to have these um beliefs that there is something wrong going on in this district. >> How soon can we get an outside person to come and look at this? Because it's it's it's overdue. Okay. >> I think we need to get somebody quickly and even if we have to set up a room with tables and just put all the papers accordingly out here so that we can all have they can have the opportunity. I'm not an accountant. I've never been an accountant. I've never I'll never parade as one. Um but people who are qualified who have a degree and licenses they should if we can get them let's let's get it

206out here so that we can clear the clear. I do have a quick question. California School Boards Association has recommended that school services of California come in alongside Cal um the California School Boards Association. California Schoolboards Association can work on the governance side and um maybe answer the questions about why California School Boards Association helped us with our governance handbook that is adopted but gave Miss Longore a different answer. Um and they indicated that school services would be the person the group to bring in if we're going to do that. Um I am more than happy to reach out or have Kylie do that or Matt or um Dustin and get them um scheduled. It would be a ratification. Um but we what what you will need is every document that has been produced that

207was not produced by district staff. So, um, all of those documents would have to be front-loaded to, um, the other, um, agency and allow them the time to go through them before they set up a time to come in and try to schedule and and train. >> Um, >> do we have to vote on that quickly? So, >> I just quickly discuss, correct? >> You you are you already have given D that it's okay to do that, but >> to do what? to get these two agencies in. >> We gave direction as a board for that >> because I don't recall >> it was about CSBA coming in and doing governance. And tonight you've already approved a um resolution that a TA that um took place for the certificated um bargaining unit that indicated that

208there were things that were not part of the contract that would still be supported. Budget was one of them. And during that conversation, I had indicated that budget um and California schoolboards or um school services of California would be the appropriate entity to come in on the budget and we have had that discussion. So >> Anita, >> would this how would this be different than the FITMAT? Because the Fitmat came in and gave us a health risk analysis and did a fairly thorough thing, haven't we? >> No. A health risk analysis takes into consideration the policies and procedures that are within a a school district. Um, a budgetary analysis means we're bringing somebody else in to try to bring us together on what the actual numbers are because where we're at is we have these

209spreadsheets that are passed out with a um accusation that we've lost money or moved money or whatever. But I think it's going to take an outside agency that does this day in and day out. And that's their focus. You know, people that work in school services of California that they are the the group that you bring in you. Fickmat comes in when you have insolveny. We brought Fikmat in. And while there has been a lot of statements about what FickMat said to the district, those are parts and pieces, they are not the full story of what occurred. Um, remember they put us in the red because we didn't have a um they put us in high-risisk >> because we did not have a expenditure reduction plan. We now have an expenditure reduction plan. That will

210remove that piece. um we didn't have an internal audit system. We actually have internal audit systems, but we didn't say that the county office is our part of our internal audit system because we had never heard it referred to in that way. Um the comment that um that I said as a um to board members that we were not responsible for the Lewis Center AE if they went under financially is accurate. I did say that they are an independent charter and within our charter we are indemnified. Now, if we don't do our fiscal responsibility with them or don't look into how they're doing um their sec first interim, second interim budget, all of those things, then we would take potentially some financial um responsibility. But because Fikmat deals with school districts across the state, indemn

211they didn't read the charter. That was not part of their review. And so if you ask them a question about does a district take responsibility for it, the answer is yes because in most cases that is correct. But we have a written indemnification right within the charter. So I I think that what has occurred is little pieces of information that seem very important have been taken out of um some context, not always, and made into these big accusations. Um, I I take issue with us continuing to have the conversation about where the money is or the money isn't publicly and for transparency. This is not healthy for the district to pre present a budget and send it to the county and have it approved and then for a a trustee to pass something out saying

212that's not accurate. That's not healthy in a system. And so we either commit to move forward and bring people in. And then if if if people want to continue to do that, that's their business. But at least we've I as the superintendent, I've recommended exhausting every avenue we can to try to get past whatever this issue is. And if the issue is you want me gone, that's a whole different conversation. And it's not about doing it this way. But I am I it is exhausting to keep getting questions about things that the board has taken action on that the board dealt with and now I have questions about how many people were replaced under PARs and I I don't know what that does to change the trajectory of what we're doing. It takes us back

213to something we've already done. >> Um if I could This is so rapid fire all over the place. I just want to make sure um that we address a few things. Uh one in October I asked for us to go over and come together and discuss budget and finances. President Raleigh at that time I had spoken to you about it. I had requested as a board. I have nothing against someone coming in and discussing budget and finances for us. Uh Fikmatt actually said that was important to do which is uh was only reaffirming my request uh to do that. So, I'm fully in favor of somebody coming in and facilitating a discussion on budget and finances. I have never accused anybody of losing money. Uh, but I have pointed out how money's been moved around.

214Uh, because when we as a board go to approve a report, we have to understand how money got moved around. uh money in books and supplies, there was 33 million and then all of a sudden it got moved and you saw it in our budget report. And so just pointing that out is not a bad thing. That's an informative thing to tell people where money is going and so that we as a board can consider whether we need the money in those areas and whether the history of spending supports that amount of money in those areas. Uh, I want you to know, Superintendent Nelson, for me, this has never been personal at all. This is we're a board. This is governance. These are these are facts that I'm giving on spreadsheets. Any of my board

215members, any member of the public could go to the reports and check my facts against the reports. Has has anybody done that and found errors? That's what we need to consider. Not that I've taken the facts from our a lot of different reports and compiled them on a spreadsheet. What should be considered is is out of all the spreadsheets I've created, out of all the information I've gone over, out of all the reports I've summed up, is it incorrect? Is has anybody found numbers that have been incorrect? So before we start shooting around the idea that I am making up things or that my information is inaccurate, we should have data to support that. So I encourage the public, I encourage my board members to take any of my spreadsheets. They're concrete. Look at them.

216Go to all the different reports I reference in them. Check it out. Um, by all means, I have no problem being able to address if something is inaccurate, but don't just say inaccurate and you're just kind of throwing these things. No, I'm a very logical and succinct person. I've spent hours doing this, going through budgets, understanding it left and right, creating these spreadsheets, sharing them. I'm very factual. So before we start spreading around anything other than the truth, which is just facts, it's never been personal. I have nothing against anyone on this board. I have nothing against anyone in this district. I'm not I have no personal vendetta. That's not within me as a person. And the fact that that's even been spread around to try to counteract facts should make people stop and pause

217and say, "Why? Why did we need to create this idea that Renee was making it personal?" I've never made it personal. I've only talked facts. So, please, I invite every single person that has their hands on my spreadsheets, check the facts. >> Okay. Can I say something? Can I say something? Are you done? Well, for now. >> Okay. Um, I think I was so excited that we got to nine o'clock and we were journeying and I thought, oh, we're going to get out here, but it doesn't look like that's going to happen. It's already one hour into it. I I think uh what we are saying is in to put this to rest and hopefully to put it to a nap. Maybe it's not a real bedtime, a nap. It is best for us to

218bring these outsiders to now look at everything. You know, there's nothing to hide. Let them just come. Let's look at everything. Whatever it is that we got, share with them and let them see. And if there if everything is correct, we will be we will accept it. you know if I have done if we've done anything wrong and this all of these two agencies come together and they say yeah based on what we have based on what uh Mrs. Long shore has given to us and based on what the district is given to us they they are just not correct but based on what we have on the state backside because the state is all we deal with you know we're not dealing with what the website says what covered California or whatever the California

219website is saying we're not dealing with that we're dealing with what the state is saying so this is what the state says and if it says this is what we have and based on the money we see on your in your pocket as a district. This is the state's report. We are going to accept it and put it to rest. But we cannot put it to rest as long as there one two one one uh person is saying one thing, another one is saying the other. These people are coming in. They're neutral. They're coming in with information. Let's just let them come in and give it to us, you know. But I don't believe that we how can anybody hide money to begin with this kind of big money? You know, I in my lifetime,

220I don't think I've earned up to this money that they're counting, you know. So, I just want us to get to a place where we can put it all together, you know, get the the spreadsheets that you have provided because I can tell you it cost a lot of ink to create the spreadsheets that you've been creating for us because you're not create you're not creating just one sheet. you're creating one for every board member that when we come in here, we don't know what spreadsheet we're getting and the community is getting a spreadsheet that is not part of what we are giving them. So, they're getting two separate pieces of information that creates doubt to begin with. And we just need to be able to pull all of that in and have all of

221these people to come in, these two groups of people. We're not even inviting the whole state of California or the whole state of the whole city of Apple Valley. We're just inviting two people that represent them or a few people that represent them to come and look at our records. They have the credentials that they can stand by. We don't have that. I don't have that credential. Bring it and let's go for it. I have nothing to worry about. So, there's no reason for us to be having this conversation over and over. I think we just need to now agree that those people are going to come and get it over with and we can put it to rest and move on with the service of our children. >> Um, I think um you got

222direction Amanda. >> Yep. >> Okay. I'm just hoping that once they come in and it and if they come up with different numbers than Miss Longore comes up with that she will >> cease and desist on the uh the spreadsheets and say, "Yeah, I think I was wrong." But we'll see if that gets to that point. >> Okay. I'd like to just go ahead and point out the idea that even introducing the idea that Mrs. Longshore is wrong is offensive. Um, have you checked the numbers, Raleigh? >> Mr. Raleigh, have you checked the numbers? >> I don't I don't even look at your spreadsheets. >> You don't look at my spreadsheets. Thank you for confirming. So, to even imply that my numbers might be wrong is a little far-fetched. what I said if they come

223in and say this long show you were wrong. I'm just hoping that you say okay I'm I tried. >> Okay. So >> that's what I'm asking. Don't take offense to it. >> No, President Ry, I'm not you're you're saying when they come in and they say, Mrs. Longore, you were wrong. That's what I take offense to. It's a suggestion. But if you >> if you just clarify that you have never checked my numbers, that's a very interesting tidbit of information. Um >> did everybody get what they want done? So we can move on. >> Okay. Our next regular board meeting is Thursday, May 7th, 2026, approximately 5:00 p.m. Educational Support Center. There being no further business to come before the board of trustees, it is recommended that the meeting be adjourned. >> I move that

224we adjourn. Is that we voted? >> All right, I'll second. Mrs. Long shore, >> are we taking a vote on adjourning this meeting? >> Yeah. >> I thought we weren't doing that anymore. >> Oh, the last >> I wasn't planning on it, but she made the motion. So, >> I excuse myself. Sorry. >> We were just I Let's go home. >> Mr. Raleigh. >> Mrs. Tucker. >> I Miss Apara. >> I. >> Mrs. Buchanan. I This meeting's adjourned at 10:06. I didn't hear things.