Oct 2, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

001In order for >> it echo really bad. Hey, good evening everyone. If I could everybody have a seat, please. Um, I'm going to call this meeting to order. >> Hello. Hello. Hello. >> Okay. Thank you. So, we'll call this uh regular board meeting on um October 2nd, 2025 to order. And we'll start with um a roll call. Trustee Opara is remote, so we'll be doing everything um voice, vote, etc. Uh so first up, Amanda Buchanan, >> present. >> Maria Oakar, can you hear us? >> Present. >> Okay, great. Thank you. Renee Longshore >> here. >> Anita Tucker >> here. >> And I'm here as well. Um the following was posted on October 2nd, 2025 agenda notice to the public. Maria Okara will be participating uh remotely from Austin, Texas. So with that um if you

002guys could all rise and join me for the pledge, please please place the flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for it stands one nation under God indivisible and justice for all. >> Thank you. >> Okay, we'll move on to public comments. Do we have some cards, Kylie? >> Um we do in the um >> for close session. >> We do. Okay, >> we have two for item B4 and we have a total of six for item B8 or sorry, B6. >> Okay, great. >> So, first up, uh JC Scott. [Applause] Good evening, President Saber, Superintendent Nelson, members of the district cabinet, members of Avuda, members of the school board, community members, and my CSA siblings. First of all, I would like to say um

003CSEA and Avuda, as you can see by my red shirt today, we may remain more united than ever. Um, so I would like to let you guys know despite any rumors that state otherwise, uh, CSCA and AVA stand together and we support this in pass. My name is JC Scott and today I don't speak as chapter president, but as a proud member of the Granite Hills family and for a fellow Cougar. I'm here tonight to speak about someone who has made an immeasurable impact on Granite Hills High School, our mental health therapist, Miss Angela Rencon. Angela is not only my colleague, she is also my friend and a proud fellow Graham Hills alumni. She is one of us. She understands the culture, the challenges, and the heart of the school in a way few others

004ever could. Angela's presence has transformed the way our campus approaches mental health. For our students, she has been a lifeline, meeting them where they are, listening without judgment, and equipping them with the tools they need to thrive both academically and personally. We we've seen students who are once on the brink on the brink find hope again because of Angela was there. She has created a safe space where students know they are valued, heard, and never alone. But her impact goes beyond students. Angela has also been a pillar of support for adults on this campus, teachers, staff, and administrators alike. In moments of stress, grief, or personal struggle, she extended the same compassion and wisdom to her colleagues. She has reminded us that in order to care for our students, we also too must be cared

005for. That kind of leadership rooted in empathy is rare and irreplaceable. To consider transferring her away from Granite Hills High School would be a profound disservice to our school community. The relationships that she has built, the tr the trust that she has earned, and the progress she has fostered cannot simply be replicated by moving her elsewhere. Our students and staff deserve consistency and Angela deserves a chance to continue the meaningful work she has begun here. I strongly urge urge the district cabinet to reconsider the transfer decision and necessary I respectfully call on our schoolboard to intervene on her behalf and of our students and staff. Angela Rencon is not just filling a position, she is fulfilling a mission. A mission that is vital to the well-being and success of Granite Hills High School. Angela, I

006stand in support of you. Aba Valley Unified School District, please do not take away our lifeline. Thank you. [Applause] Up next is Michelle Pina. [Applause] After Michelle will be Karen Post. Good evening members of the board and everyone in attendance here today. Uh my name is Michelle Penny. I'm the school secretary, one of the school secretaries at Granite Hills High School. Um I want to take a moment to recognize the extraordinary contributions our therapist Angela Ringcon at Granite Hills over the past 5 years has done. Her presence has made a profound difference not only for our students, families, the broader community, but also our GHS staff, myself included. From her very first year, Angela brought mental health to the forefront by organizing the school's first ever mental health fair, which has now become an annual

007tradition. Her second year, she launched monthly guest speakers and co coordinated the SBCSS2 presentations for all 9th graders, ensuring every student received direct education on mental health and substance use prevention. During years two and three, she coordinated donations of more than 100 foster bags that were filled with basic necessities for our homeless and foster youth, including duffel bags. so our students didn't have to carry around their belongings in trash bags with shame. She created a campuswide awareness throughout spirit days, suicide prevention night at a previous football game, and mental health posters posted all across campus for our students and staff to see. Angela started the first studentled mental health club and is now bringing NAMI on our campus for GHS to empower our students to advocate for their mental health. Her outreach extends beyond our

008school, partnering with community agencies, visiting Canyon Ridge Hospital to better guide families through the process of their children being hospitalized and even supervising interns at the request of district leadership to help build additional support for our students on lower level campuses. For staff, Angela developed a 12 peak 12-week burnout prevention series, created the mental health champion award where students voted for the staff who truly support their students well-being, and led awareness campaigns, which recently was recognized by the mental health America program. She launched a mental health Instagram with over 500 followers, developed the film The Other Side of Me, depicting the silent battles that our teens face, which has been shared across Southern California to educate educators, and designed crisis and re-entry protocols that streamlined how our school responds to student needs. These efforts have

009strengthened campus culture, reduce stigma, and given students greater confidence to seek help when they need it the most. Too often, however, clinical decisions that should be guided by mental health professionals are instead made by educators, not always in the best interest of students. Removing Angela from Granite Hills with only 24 hours notice without time to meet with students or provide an e an ethical warm handoff disrupted trust, compromised continuity of care, and jeopardize student progress. To then claim that Angela is not meeting student needs is deeply concerning and inconsistent with the clear evidence of her impact. The record shows that she has not only met students needs, but exceeded them. Building systems and supports that did not exist before she arrived back at Granite Hills. Only this time, not just as a staff member, but

010as a Granite Hills alumni who truly embodies our motto, Maroon and Gray, lead the way. At the heart of all of this, Angela has sat one-on-one with students in therapy, check-ins, classroom presentations, and crisis assessments, always with an open door policy for students and staff alike. On behalf of Granite Hills community, I urge you to recognize the tremendous value that Angela brings to our school. Keeping her at Granite Hills is not only the best choice, but the ethical one. To remove her now would dismantle the vital programs she has built and take away the stability, care, and advocacy our students and staff both need and deserve. Thank you. [Applause] Okay, is Karen Post and then after Karen Post will be Karen Sabers. [Applause] Good evening, Superintendent Nelson, board members, fellow colleagues, [Applause] parents, and students.

011My name is Karen Post. I am a teacher at Sandia Academy. I have worked there for the past 21 years. I currently teach TK. I'm not sure why. Um, 20 of my years have been in kindergarten. I went to seventh and eighth grade right here when it was Apple Middle. I had my first kiss at a seventh grade dance right here. That boy did not call me for 20 years. Whatever. I'm over it. I went I went to Apple Valley High School and was proud to be a Sunundevil. I was on the girls basketball and softball teams. Three out of five of my children graduated from Apple Valley High School. So needless to say, ABUSD has been a consistent part of my life. I'd like to express my thoughts to you the only way I

012know how, which is through a poem because I like to rhyme. Must be all those years in kindergarten. My poem is through the eyes of a teacher written by me. I've been here at AVUSD for so so long. Maybe I'm doing something right or something totally wrong. Whatever the case, this is my home. I've never had an inkling to leave or to Rome. So many friends I've made along the way. Some have moved on while others like me stayed. Some we have lost. They'll remain in our hearts. We'll never forget them. In our lives they played a part. It's been 21 years since I stepped on ABUSD ground. A lost and broken soul who needed to be found. As the years went by, a tight it was formed. I grew and developed. A teacher was

013born. It hasn't been easy. There's been tears that I've cried. It seemed an uphill battle, but ABUSD was by my side. Going home exhausted, covered in paint and snot. It's true. Is this my chosen profession? I'll just give it all I got. Now here I am, and I'm so proud to say if I had to do it all over, I'd do it all the same way. This isn't a job or work or a chore. It's a place I feel proud to walk through the door. So when you walk in, no need to have game. It's a place you can go where everyone knows your name. But it's not about the money. Or maybe it should be. We are the ones who make the difference in the children that you see. It's getting harder to make

014ends meet. It's getting harder to get a good night's sleep. We all work so hard. We all care so much. But that won't even pay our bills or barely cover lunch. This is your chance to make our world right. Put the shine back in our eyes and do what you know is right. Thank you. Okay. Karen Sabers is up and then after Sabers is Steve Cops. Um, >> go ahead, Karen. We'll call the next one. Okay. >> All right. >> I'm sorry. You're right. >> Okay. >> Good evening, Superintendent Nelson, board members, cabinet, President Scott, Avuda members, CSCA members, and audience. My name is Karen Sabers and I stand before you as the proud president of Apple Valley Unified Teachers Association. First, I want to be clear this is not about coming against CSEA. We

015are we fully support our classified colleagues and sincerely congratulate them on their settlement. Our fight tonight is not with them. It is about advocating for our certificated staff. We appreciate CSEA's support and remain united. We are extremely disappointed that the district and the board has chosen to offer CSEA more than what they offered the certificated staff and likely less than what management will be offered if they receive the same as settlement as CSEA. In Superintendent Nelson's recent email, it was stated that CSEA's offer was made equitable to Ava's 2425 settlement. But this is not equality. Let's be clear about the facts. Last year, Avuda settled for $2,750 per cell increase on the salary schedule only because the district refused to provide the 3% ongoing raise we requested. We were told that the district needed help

016with recruitment. In good faith, we agreed to that and also agreed to support a $5,000 sign on bonus for new hires over a three-year period. But the 2750 per cell increase does not equate to 3% across the board. Once a teacher reaches year 9, that raise dropped below 3%. Falling into the 2% range. It begins at 2.99% and falls to just 2.06%. Meanwhile, CSEA was given a 3% off schedule payment for last year. certificated staff was not offered that. This year we were both offered 3%. We declined and filed for impass because that would not even take us close to Hisperia and other surrounding districts salaries. When it comes to health and welfare benefits, the inequality is even clearer. CSEA and probably management were offered the same insurance caps as AVDA which were originally based

017on AVDA's $20,000 cap. CSA CSEA's previous cap was $16,375. So this settlement would provide them with an additional $3600 per person. Management's previous cap was 15,000 giving them 5,000 more per person. certificated staff received nothing additional. We have always placed some of our increases on the salary schedule and some on the insurance cap. The other units have chosen more often than not to just place increases on their salary schedule. Where's the equity in that? When we are going when are we going to break this pattern that has gone on for years where every time we come to the table to negotiate compensation suddenly there is no money. Yet the board continues to approve budgets that reflect different priorities. We've been told directly in negotiations that the budget is the board's responsibility that you are presented

018with the numbers and you vote to accept them. This means you carry the fidiciary responsibility not just to AVUSD staff but also to the community that elected you. So I ask, when are you going to start taking that responsibility seriously? When will you begin asking the hard questions? When are you going to begin listening to those who do provide information to help you become more knowledgeable? And when are you going to start working together to make this district become more transparent and bring morale back? At the last board meeting, we raised serious concern. We asked why certificated salaries were reported as decreasing by 9.9 million while management salaries were reported as increasing by 2.4. 4 million. The answers we were given during negotiations is that the BCBAS and nurses were being moved out of certificated

019pupil services and into certificated supervisors and administration administrators to create more transparency. But after researching and contacting other districts, we've learned that since these positions are not are on the management schedule, not on certificated salary, they should never have been included under the certificate of pupil category to begin with. If they were hidden under pupil services in the past, perhaps to make certificated salary percentages look higher and managements look lower, then we must ask what else is being hidden and where. This is your responsibility as a board. It is your duty to ask these questions and hold the district accountable. Our staff and our community deserve transparency and they deserve leadership that will step up and ensure fairness, not just excuses. Our students all also deserve better. They deserve quality teachers, counselors, and SLPs. The

020only way to ensure this is to provide certificated staff with comparable salaries to those of the surrounding districts. Thank you. In solidarity, Karen. [Applause] Adrien Forbes and then and she's not here. >> Oh, okay. Now, Mr. Cop. [Applause] Well, good evening uh board members uh cabinet and uh fellow Avuda CSEA. Uh thanks for coming out tonight. Uh I started a couple years ago with negotiations and one of my first things I said when I went in the room is just uh we want to do the right thing and I continue with that. I'll end with that tonight. But book ends of that in between um we look at these things of where we're at. I was told to uh find money to look for some things. Uh I did that. We were looking at books

021and supplies. books and supplies. Uh the last year was uh started out at $27 million. It ended up the year uh on the actuals last time was $12 million and change difference of about $25 million. Um as we looked at that, we were trying to find where some money was. Um by the time it was done, all that money was gone somewhere else and we not quite sure where it's at. It was now budgeted this year. Instead of it being kind of where we ended last year, it went up to 18 million again. And so I'm wondering why that number jumped up again that much. So as we're trying to find money, uh that's just kind of where I'm at in looking at it. And I want to continue to say do the right thing.

022We had a meeting the other night and uh I was kind of worried that I might be getting out ahead of some things as I'm trying to lead negotiations. And so I wanted to report back to you tonight when we uh pulled our group. 96.7% of our group that responded said 3% was not acceptable. We want to congratulate CSEA on their well-deserved raise and uh I stood and talked about significance versus symbolic um last time and I felt like that was significant. Ours I think was symbolic when we walked into the room and I got that. So the second poll question was would you like to continue to fight for more and that was even more. Uh 98.3% of you said uh yeah let's keep fighting for more and uh [Applause] So, as we go

023forward and we I'll keep looking and uh I'll keep digging through these things. I noticed uh that CSEA's uh raise was reported in the budget uh or not in the budget but in the the minutes of tonight the board docs and so I found that down in item number four and I saw it was about 9 something% out of this year's budget that's going to them. I could not find anything for management. ours is not in there because we didn't settle. Um I can only assume I don't know where management goes, but when we're told we have no money. Um that kind of makes me nervous about where things might be. So um again, I just want to end up with just saying we want you to do the right thing. We have teachers that

024are uh needy and wanting and not to be the top, but to be fair, respected, and kind of put in the place where we were years ago. So thank you for your time. [Applause] Sandra Waller. Sandra and then after Sandra will be Ann Gordon. I believe it's Yeah. Gordon. >> Okay. [Applause] Hello, my name is Sandra Waller. I currently teach TK at Sandia Academy. I'm speaking today concerned to the certificated salary pay scale. This is my 20th year with Apple Valley Unified. And again, I must say when I chose AVUSD, the district was viewed upon as the best, most prestigious education as well as salary benefits in the high desert. First, I'd like to say thank you for the offer of increased health and welfare benefits. However, I'm quite disappointed in the salary increase of

0253% that has been offered to us. As a 20-year teacher approaching retirement, I find myself very unsettling. I find it very unsettling this 3%. I will admit I am living comfortably as of now on my salary. However, I am a twoinome household. I know my fellow colleagues are not all in the same position as myself. It is my hope to retire in the next few years and my retirement pension will be based on the last three years of my service. I have worked hard my whole year my whole 20 years to move across the pay scale so I would be in the right place to position myself for a comfortable retirement and I was pretty happy with that until I realized that the other districts in the high desert are paying their teachers a considerable

026amount more than myself. And what is concerning to me with the subpar offer of 3% my retirement will be considerably less than teachers in those said districts. As I investigated further, I found that one of those said districts even offers 20 years of pay 20 years of service on their pay scale to entice teachers to come to their district. When I looked into that pay scale and figured what my pension would be based on on my last three years of service in their district, I'd make $2,000 more a month if I completed my last three years of service with them. Not to mention that they offer their retirees full health and welfare benefits as it is rumored. They reach the age until they reach the age of Medicare. Don't get me wrong, that is not

027my intention. However, as we all know, life is not getting easy easier, and it does not give any appearance that it's going to become easier over the next few years. The difference of $2,000 could be a lifeline for me. However, it does give me some food for thought. If AVUSD wants to attract and retain quality teachers, they need to offer more than a subpar 3% salary increase. We need to position our district to attract and retain quality teachers by bringing our salary scale up to the current standards held by our surrounding districts. Thank you. [Applause] and Marie. >> Good evening, Superintendent Nelson, board members, cabinet Ava and CSCA members in our community. My name is Anmie Van Gordon and I have been a TK and kindergarten teacher at Desert Nles Elementary for 27 years. I

028serve my colleagues as a union representative and a negotiator. We've listened to colleagues, both classified and certificated, share their stories of financial hardship as their paychecks cover less and less of their needs. We've listened to friends share that they now must seek assistance from food pantries, assistance programs, and family and friends. This information has been shared, I'm sure, with reservation and embarrassment, and yet it continues to fall on certain deaf ears. Are you aware that you have staff that are facing homelessness, making plans to live in their cars? Maybe you don't because they still show up every day ready to greet students and smile through their own struggles. Are you aware that you have staff that are selling plasma, trying to make ends meet? Maybe you don't because they still show up the next morning

029ready to support students while quietly waiting for support that won't come to them. We need to be met at the negotiations table with accurate, current information and reasonable offers. In addition, we need the following changes to bring some immediate relief for our staff. Our food pantry and clothing drives should be making food and clothing available to our struggling colleagues. Since most of us are working 9 to 12 on Wednesdays and 1 to 3 on Friday afternoons, these staff members and excluded de demographic in our community deserve access as well. Thank you. [Applause] Okay, that does it for public comments at this end. Uh, Trustee Opara, do you have any comments uh from your end where you're at? >> I don't have any comments from my end. >> I'm sorry. I didn't hear what she said.

030>> Oh, okay. Thank you. >> Okay, that brings us to a readout for what we're going to be going into close session for. So, bear with me here for a bit. Uh, so close session, we have 10 items. Superintendent evaluation. Item two, pupil personnel expulsion cases exp 2526 through EXP 32526 and annual review case AR number 624225. Item three, conference on litigation, government code section 54956.9, subsection A, current litigation, seven cases, CIV SB 222 0303 241 2359 241 2687 Civvs 2400289 and 255026 Government Code section 549 54.5 subsection C and 549 56.9 subsection D2 and E1 anticipated litigation one case government code section 549 54.5 subsection C and 5496 correction 549 56.9 D2 and E1 anticipated litigation one case 2024501 one government code section 54954 S subsection D and 54956.95 anticipated litigation one case claimment

031Delgado Eric Erica J item four public employee discipline dismissal release reassignment transfer leave title certificated classified employees item five public employee appointment resignation retirement reduction title cert certificated and classified employees. Item six, conference with labor negotiator. Agency negotiator Jeremiah Harrison. Employee organization, Apple Unified Teachers Association. Excuse me. Item seven, conference with labor negotiator. Agency negotiator, Christristen Dupri, employee organization, California School employees association. Item eight, conference with labor negotiator. Agency negotiator Triney Nelson, employee organization unrepresented. Nine, conference with real property negotiator, government code 54956.8, negotiation parties, Matthew Schillingberg, Alpha Valley Unified School. And finally, item 10, government security matters, government code section 54957, consolation consulation with Apple Valley Unified School District Chief of Police. Okay, I'll need a motion to go in closed. So moved. >> We have a motion. Amanda >> Second. Renee. >> All

032right. Roll call on that. Miss Tucker. >> I. >> Miss Longshore. >> I. >> Miss Opara. >> I. >> Miss Buchanan. >> I. >> And Raleigh. I vote as well. Okay. We'll be back out at 7 PM sharp from close session. So see you then. Jason, are we live? >> Okay, thank you. Thanks for bearing with us. So, we'll call this um public session. Um we're back on to order. And with that, we do I need to read that um we posted this agenda on October 2nd, 2025 in that Maria Okara will participate remotely through teleconference from Austin, Texas. And anybody in Texas that happens to be in her area that wants to speak, they can speak. So, with that, we'll do uh we'll go to roll call. Amanda Buchanan >> present. >> Maria Opara

033>> present. >> Renee Longshort >> here. >> Anita Tucker >> here. >> And I'm here as well. So if everybody could please rise and join me in the pledge. Face the flag, please. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag >> to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Thank you. >> Okay, we're going to do a um a moment of silence for at this time u we had a retired Apple Unified School District family member John Austie who passed away. So if we can just bow our heads in a moment of silence, please. Thank you. Thank you so much. All right, moving right along to item four. We have our student representatives here. And

034so, first up is Vanguard. Are you here? [Applause] So, we have Zoe and Ariel. Carol, it's all yours, ladies. Good evening, members of the board, faculty, staff, and families. My name is Zoe Marine, and I'm honored to serve as your ASB president for Vanguard Preparatory School. And my name is Ariel Tenon Hosen, and I am the ASB president for Vanguard. Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to share with you all of the exciting things happening at Vanguard. The start of the school year has been full of energy, school spirit, and Falcon pride. Students have been excited to return to campus, reconnect with friends, and take part in new opportunities to get involved. From lunchtime activities to wellness Wednesdays to karaoke Tuesdays, our leadership team strives to create a school culture where all

035students feel involved and connected to their campus. Our school offers many different electives, one including our new addition, graphics. Though newly added, graphics been has been doing great. And the gifts that you have received are projects thoughtfully crafted by our graphic elective. Our leadership team has worked hard to plan events that would make the beginning of the school year fun and memorable. One of our f first big activities was the back to school dance, a neon dance that hosted over 250 students. It was a huge success, bringing middle school students together to celebrate the new year, dance, and enjoy time with friends. Academic success is something we take pride in as Falcons. Renaissance rallies are one of our biggest events each trimester. Our first rally of the year is on November 21st and the theme

036is Super Mario Level Up Falcons. We have just concluded one of our successful fundraisers, the Step It Up fundraiser. This is a fun and exciting fundraiser unlike any other and it has had an enormous amount of participation and was a huge hit campuswide. Our leadership team has so many events that bring all students together. One event that is happening right now is paint night for our TK through third grade students. Our fundraising committee has worked hard to get this event just right for parents and students. Our student activities committee is currently working on Red Ribbon Week, a week where we raise awareness for drug prevention. The theme is life is a puzzle, solve it drug-free. During Red Ribbon Week, we like to have a series of activities such as scavenger hunts, name that tune, signing

037a drug-free banner, and reverse trick-or-treating. This is a fun and intriguing way we like to show drug prevention on our campus. We also do a school service project for the women for victims of domestic violence where for all of October, the whole campus participates by donating socks. Ergo, soctober. This is a really important school service project on our campus because it promotes community outreach beyond our campus. Our teachers dedicate their time to our students and after school clubs to help them develop new skills such as esports, art, dance, cooking, and sports club. And that's just a few examples of clubs we offer. All of which have had increasing participation this year. Parents are a valuable asset within our school. They are a contributing factor to our leadership team and students on our campus. From helping

038out in the classroom to shoping during events, they help wherever and whenever they can. At our school, we do many things that encourage diverse culture within our school, such as dual language immersion, also known as DLI. We started from kindergarten to second grade, but our goal for this program is to increase it to a grade level each year. Another thing we do at our school is celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. One thing we do to appreciate this month is during the morning announcements, we have a Spanish word of the day. And on Cinco de Mayo, we have an event dedicated to celebrating Cinco de Mayo where our younger students perform skits and dances. On our campus, we honor our motto. Falcons don't just fly, they soar high alone alto. And we do so by saying our

039oneliners, which are classy words, classy people, keep the scene clean, put it away all the way, and personal space. These phrases help to remind students to stay on task, and soar high like a falcon. We've had an increasing amount of new events. One example of an event we've that we've recently added was grandparents day. They had dancing, line dancing, a spaghetti dinner, and a delicious cake. Our VPTV elective have worked hard to create fun and uplifting videos about things going on in our school. And they wanted to close out our meeting with a kind message. >> That's it for today, Falcons. Bye. >> Wait, you'll come back. We have to film a short video for the board members. Oh yeah. >> Hello board members. I'm EMTT Williams. >> I'm Joanna. >> And we are this

040year's new host for VPTV. >> We make weekly episodes for our school and we share things like weekly announcements, classroom highlights, and school expectation skits. >> We interview, film, and edit. And every broadcast student has a job to do. >> We have deadlines that we have to meet. And we push out an episode every Wednesday for the school. >> And remember, Falcons don't just fly. They soar high. >> Thank you so much for coming. [Applause] >> Good job. All right, up next, High Desert Premier Academy, Angelica Hi everybody. Good evening. President Ra Lee, esteemed board members, Superintendent Nelson, Executive Cabinet, Apple Valley Unified Staff, and educational partners. September is suicide awareness month. HDPA counselors visited classrooms to deliver suicide awareness and prevention presentations. They encouraged students to speak up when feeling isolated or alone and

041emphasized the importance of seeking help. The counselors also ensured that students were informed about the mental health resources available on campus. As our nurse would say, asking for help is not a weakness. It's like asking for a flashlight when you're in the dark. This month, a group of students were able to participate in the H.B.CU historically black colleges and universities UKAN college field trip. A student described this experience as amazing. She felt like everyone had the opportunity to look around at the different stamps for different careers they might be interested in. They said that everyone was nice and helpful. Oh, sorry. Two students received letters of acceptance and one received a scholarship. Congratulations. The students are looking forward to attending the next opportunity to visit other recruitment fairs. Another group of students attended the Riverside

042Art Museum for Hispanic Heritage Month. Esports is at it again. We have started a Fortnite and Rocket League tour tournaments this year. This is the first time they have competed in Rocket League at HDPA. Good luck gamers. HDPA's community night was a huge success. Many families showed up and came to support. There were live bands and even free tacos. This was a chance to meet new families and also a chance to celebrate our new principal, Miss Garcia, wherever she's at. [Applause] Not only did we get to welcome Miss Garcia into her new role, but we also had the chance to say goodbye to Mr. Smith. Thank you, Mrs. um Oakar, I think. I don't I don't know if I said her name right, Miss Nelson and Mr. Schlloer for stopping by to celebrate and socialize

043with us. Mr. Smith has been an incredible principal and mentor to all of us at HDPA. His dedication Oh my gosh, sorry. His his dedication, compassion, and humor has left a lasting impact on me, other students, staff, and families alike. Sorry if I get emotional. We will truly miss him on our campus, his advice, and the way he inspired all of us to do our best. We'll miss his jokes and the funny ways he would tell us to go to class. He was there for anyone if you if they ever need needed someone to talk to. This won't be this won't just be sad, but a hard goodbye for many of us. Thank you, Mr. Smith. Um, and thank you everyone. I hope you guys all have a great fall break and I look forward

044to seeing you guys next month. >> Thank you, Angelica. It's a good job. Mana Hills, Jill Rodriguez. Hi. Who can you hear me? >> Yeah. >> Can we do it? All right. Um, good evening board members, executive cabinet, and attendees. My name is Jill Rodriguez, and I'm the GC of Granite Hills High School. Last week, Granite Hill was represented in Washington DC by our very own Matthew Lurley and Dr. Emily Cornwell. Matthew is a ghs second ever state officer for Skills USA. While at our nationals capital, Matthew advocated for CTE and Perkins funding, met with staff from Congressman Jay Oberalt and Congresswoman Maxine Waters office and proudly represented both Granite Hills and California. No pressure at all. He spoke with confidence and clarity, sharing his personal story of how CTE has positively shaped his high

045school experience and future plans. In addition, Matthew earned his Skills USA national statesman pin. This week, 13 students from our culinary pathway took a tour of Cisco to learn about commercial food supply this weekend. Start staring at giant amounts of food and trying not to eat it. Basically, Skills USA chapter officers will attend the fall leadership conference, learning how to lead us better. This month, we have been preparing for homecoming with the theme being a night in Rio. Our students have been busy organizing with halft halftime parade by decorating, painting signs and building up school spirit. We are extremely grateful to Victorville Motors and local community members who stepped up to support us. Without all these people helping our parade would probably look like three kids with a cardboard sign. We partnered with the career

046center to organize Patriots Day. member of the armed forces joined us on campus and led student challenges that gave our school a chance to honor their service. They had push-up contest, pull-up bars, and lots of activities that aren't my strong suit. This goes to show gym class is definitely not the same as the actual training. On International Suicide Awareness Day, we worked with mental health department to bring awareness to this important issue. Students and staff came together in purple and teal, creating a powerful visual of support across our campus. The message is even powerful though in that message is that we have each other's backs. To keep building student culture, we introduce mixtape Fridays where students share music, poetry, and talent at lunch. Basically, an mini America's Got Talent except the judges are just your

047friends who are supporting you. It's already becoming a Cougar tradition. Football lost a tough battle last week in the rain to visa de Lego and are currently 33 heading into league play. At least our footballers got a free mud facial though. This week is homecoming and our Cougars will take on Adalanto Saints. Volleyball is undefeated in league and a top the DSL. They tra they travel to play Arlington High School tonight and are gearing up for playoffs. Girls golf is having a strong second season, fielding a team of 10 girls and present presently tied for second in league with four girls placing in the top 12. Basically flexing on all of us though. The team is led by the great play of sophomore Sydney Kilkenny and juniors Ashlin Rogon and Ella Thomas with great showings

048of the freshman Chris Crisel Aenu and Cushi U. Wait Ukani. Okay. Um, boys wrestling is off to a strong pre-season with a whopping 28 boys in the room training and five having placed at preseason tournaments. Captains Daniel Nicholas and Cash Blackwell leading the charge with three placings this summer alone. The boys are eager to start their season in November. As always, thank you for your continued support of Granite Hills High School. Without you, we would just be a bunch of kids wandering around. I look forward to seeing you all again next month. Marina Gay, lead the way. >> Thank you, Jilly. Alba Valley High Effie, you're up. >> Hello and good evening, Superintendent Nelson, President Raleigh, members of the board, and attendees. My name is Effie Avula, and I'm the ASB line president at Apa

049Valley High School. I'm very excited to be here tonight to share some of the amazing things that happened on our campus throughout the month of September. From the energy of our first spirit week to the excitement of fall sports, September was a busy and memorable memorable month for our Sunundevils and I can't wait to give you a look at the highlights. We have a lot to talk about, so let's get right into our Sunundevil news. To begin, our athletes have been on top of their game, literally. Our girls tennis team has been dominating on the courts with the recent win against Sultana 14 to4. And if tennis wasn't impress impressive enough, our volleyball team served up some excitement of their own, achieving a clean sweep for freshman, JV, and varsity against Toronto High. Way to

050go, girls. Meanwhile, our cross country team ran against Woodbridge in place, proving once again that Sunundevils don't just run, we run the show. If you know anything about Apple, you know that football is a big deal. This past this past month, we celebrated our annual bell week. ASB hosted a fun-filled spirit week with everything from white lies to frat boy attire. We even saw students showing their creativity with trash cans, strollers, and even microwaves for anything but a backpack spirit day. Big shout out to our senior class who completely sold out sold us out of our no bunnies t-shirts. The excitement carried into our annual bell week bonfire where students gathered to enjoy some spirited flames safely supervised thanks to the AV fire department. Another highlight from September was the AVHS pep squad hosting their

051junior cheer camp. Little girls from our community got to practice alongside our cheerleaders all week and they proudly showcased what they learned during one of our recent games. It was so heartwarming to see our students inspire the next generation of Sunundevils. And of course on Friday, September 12th, we had our annual bell game against Victor Valley High School, which would you look at that I have no time to talk about. Moving on. >> Sounds good. >> Campus culture has been thriving and we couldn't be happier with the level of participation this year. clubs have hit the ground running with fan favorites like NHS and letters of love already hosting their first meeting. Key Club is also off to an amazing start and as a proud secondyear president, I'm excited to share that we've already surpassed

052the attendance numbers of the last four years for August and September. We've also seen a huge wave of brand new clubs including Peace Project, Model United Nations, Sunundevils Rooted, Youth for Earth, Paps Project, and the Mental Health Awareness Club. One standout is the Food for All Club advised by an AVHS favorite, Mr. McGrath. In partnership with Nourish California and the California Immigrant Policy Center, students will begin making a real difference by ensuring that every in income eligible Californian can access nutritious food regardless of immigration status. They will soon be collecting food from supermarkets, grocery stores, and churches across the high desert. An incredible effort, especially during this time. Speaking of students making an impact, our AVHS peer helpers, the group that provides a confidential and safe space for their peers, recently attended their annual peers

053camp alongside Granite Hills High School at Town Hall. From September 10th through 12th, our Sunundevils had the opportunity to connect with one another, build teamwork skills, and strengthen bonds with our neighboring school. It was a fun and meaningful experience that they'll carry with them for years to come. Hispanic Heritage Month, running from September 15th through October 15th, has already gotten off to an amazing start. ASB kicked things off by decorating school bulletin boards with vibrant posters and displays. Every Wednesday, we've been hosting lunchtime crafts in Sunundevil Circle. And on those same days, we've invited Hispanic owned businesses to join us with their food trucks, serving everything from guesabidia tacos to Ghana fries. One thing about teenagers is they're going to eat. We'll wrap up the celebration with a special week of staff spotlights highlighting the

054incredible people who make AVHS the place to be. We're so grateful for the chance to show that every student helps make our school the amazing community that it is. Skills us skills USA is a career technical student organization that we compete in every year. Everything from medical assisting to prepared speech. CTE continues to raise the bar. We now have 1,473 students registered for skills USA already. That's every single pathway represented with the exception of the animal science pathway. Their CTSO FFA has 230 students registered. This also includes welding. Today actually our FFA is competing at Srano High School in opening and closing ceremonies. Good luck to our Sunundevils. Our annual color run was a huge success. Students had the chance to run for their group of choice from sports teams to AVID and of course

055make that money. The day was filled with color energy and pure Sunundable Spirit. September was a powerhouse month for our career and technical education programs. From hands-on projects to competitions and workshops, our CTE students were busy learning, creating, and showing off their Sunundable spirit every step of the way. To kick things off, our mast academy had their annual induction on September 16th. Attendance was fantastic, and it was such a special moment for families to see the important work that our medical students will be tackling this year. The very next night, our computer and media pathway had their induction, and we even had Miss Nelson with us there to celebrate both nights. She's a dedicated supporter of CTE. With 175 campers in attendance, it was a fun-filled evening as students received their patches and pins to

056commemorate their four years in the academy. Camp has had an exciting and busy month. We kicked things off by filming our bellweek video with admin, coaches, and even our football team. Following that, Taylor Martinez, our former camp teacher, visited to share insights from her CIF career, giving students a glimpse into her work and offering guidance for those interested in marketing and social media. Preston Brown, an Apple Valley media expert, taught seniors how to work with gimbals and balanced cameras while filming and shared advanced camera techniques with our sophomores. Taylor Karns, I know there's a lot of Taylor, our amazing cam teacher, worked with Vanguard Preparatory's yearbook class on lighting and shutter speed. She even led a high school level light painting activity. Students then applied these skills at our Friday night lights, collaborating with our

057film crew to capture incredible photo and video. It was so special getting to showcase both Sunundevil and Falcon Pride. September was suicide prevention month and our Sunundevils showed incredible compassion and creativity in raising awareness. ASB students designed a take what you need display on the windows outside the ASB office, offering uplifting messages for anyone who needed encouragement throughout the day. In addition, our newest CTE program, Print Production, with Miss Rabburn, joined in by making friendship bracelets and writing heartfelt messages. FFA held their annual parent meeting in Greenhand Day, preparing students for their projects leading to the San Bernardino County Fair in May 2026. All while gearing up for their national conference, which takes place in Indiana next month. Another exciting development this month was our first CTE leadership team on September 10th. Students from each

058pathway will meet once a month to plan events and make CTE an even stronger and more connected community. We're looking forward to seeing all the amazing ideas that they'll bring to life in the months ahead. CTE students have been busy have been keeping busy with some amazing projects and opportunities this month. Our video game design pathway participated in the problem solvers competition at Victor Valley College presented by the Mojave Water Agency. Mr. Mr. Oley led a ninth grade team of five and their work is even being documented for a PBS Cur Curiosity Quest episode. How cool will it be to see our Sunundevils on TV? Meanwhile, students in our new Spanish for professionals pathway, which is Spanish 3 medical Spanish, have been increasing their fluency and preparing to test for their medical interpreter certificate, a

059skill that opens door to high-paying in- demand careers for bilingual professionals. And of course, our fall mass blood drive on September 26th was a huge success with district representatives and board members joining in to support this life-saving initiative. Today we had the chance to celebrate some incredible student achievements through the MDCP pin pro pin design competition. Olivia Ashen Brener won the entire competition with her 10-year anniversary pin design. Alongside her, Tanya Monise and Aubrey Aubrey Hart also places top five winners. Congratulations to AVHS alumni and new CTE teacher Miss Jess. All three of these winners are from her graphics program. It was an amazing recognition of creativity and talent from our Sunundevils. Audrey Hickman re recently won second place in the Excellence 2025 National Student Poetry Contest. Her poem, The Day the Silence Came, was

060published in this year's book, and she was provided a copy of her work. We are incredibly proud of Audrey and so excited to see her talent being recognized nationally. Looking ahead, we're thrilled for our annual homecoming dance on October 25th, 2025. Tickets officially go on sale next Monday, and this year's theme is lost in Euphoria. To reveal the theme, our ASB seniors posted a fun little video on Tik Tok. And what we thought would just be a cute announcement turned into something much bigger. By the next morning, the video had gone viral. Our homecoming through reveal homecoming theme reveal now sits at 4.3 million views with 522.9,000 likes, and it's still gaining over 300,000 views every single day, which as exciting as it may be for the school, for us ASB seniors, it's a little

061overwhelming having this this new fame. I mean, paparazzi everywhere. Yeah, from Tik Tok fame to the homecoming game, we're excited for the month ahead. Last week, I had the honor and privilege of giving a speech at Cal State University San Bernardino. I spoke about the importance of dual enrollment in the exciting new Coyote Blue College classes that ABHS is now offering on campus. With only 24 hours notice, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to share our school's achievement with the university community. And I must have done something right because when I finished speaking, I was approached by so many people. I'm proud to say I was offered three incredible internships. First, the head of publicity for the university, a very kind man in a gray suit, came up to me and said, "Good job,

062son. When you start next fall, your position is waiting." While I have my heart set on other campuses, it was such an honor to be recognized. Next, a member of the team from the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools offered me an internship working directly in the superintendent's office. I was completely surprised and thrilled to have the opportunity to contribute to our community in such a meaningful way. Finally, a group with very big cameras interviewed me and offered me a spot on the San Bernardino County social media team, exactly the field I planned to study in college. It was an unforgettable day full of excitement, opportunity, and gratitude, and a reminder of how lucky I am to be here. It's been such a joy joy to share everything happening at Apple Valley High School, and

063none of it would be possible without your continued support. And we truly appreciate all that you do for our student body. I can't wait to be back next month to brag some more about why we are the high school. Thank you for your time and remember, Sunundevil pride is contagious. [Applause] >> Are you sure that happened to all this month? >> Yeah. >> Good job. >> Yeah, that very impressive. >> Thank you. >> Except for the bell game. >> Okay. >> Next year. All right. Um, item five, recognition, outstanding representation of district core values. And this will be Superintendent Nelson. I feel like I should pick this up. Um, can I have Preston Brown join me at the podium? [Applause] right here while we talk about you. So, Preston Brown was nominated by Maryanne Watson,

064who's also in the audience. And if she wants to come up here while I see Okay. Well, Maryanne, I'm offering. You're welcome to. Um, he was nominated by Maryanne, but you heard comments about Preston during the student presentations tonight. Um, her nomination said, "I witnessed Preston Brown demonstrate the value of service through his unwavering dedication to mentoring CTE students across our district. Regardless of which pathway a student is enrolled in, be it graphics, multimedia, or another field, Preston consistently offers his time, expertise, and resources to help them grow. I have seen him patiently guide students through complex photography techniques, provide realworld filmmaking advice and encourage them to pursue c creativity creative opportunities they may not have considered on their own. What makes his service so impactful is that he never limits his mentorship to just

065the students in this field. Instead, he makes himself available to all who are eager to learn. His generosity with both his skills and his time reflects a true spirit of service, showing our students that their potential is worth investing in and that their growth matters to the community around them. I appreciate Maryann Watson doing that nomination because it's heartfelt. We've all watched him in the setting. Um, but we also talked to MDCP to gather more information because Preston is a partner with the Mountain Desert Career Pathways that serves all of the high desert districts. He served as a judge for our annual video competitions, both competitive capture and creative film to help. He's also helped students prepare for those competitions. He did a workshop on each of the la over the last two years, one

066of which was hosted here at Apple Valley High School where he shared strategies, suggestions, and tips for students on how to capture compelling stories while filming. These workshops include time for students to film CTE programs on campus with the option to send him what they have come up with and then he will provide them feedback. This year he's expanding to two workshops, one in the Victor Valley region, the other in the Barstow Silver Valley region to impact more students. Also served by the Mountain Desert Career Pathway. He serves annually as an industry partner and representative at our arts, media, and entertainment advisory committee as well as our regional Perkins advisory committee. He has done some incredible work for us filming our programs and communicating compelling stories, the MDCP overall multi- um multiple of the competitions

067including the a fair. He has spoken with the campers. So any of the camp students are called campers. Um multiple times he has scheduled um to which would have been today. I think you were at camp today, right? Yeah. Um all day he has helped in multimedia MDCP events, judging, giving um workshops etc. And he has hired all a a camper who graduated last year, Brandon Brendan Brendan Aton. also um and so that is great providing our highquality job to students post-graduation and this is a student that got to get know you through CTE is is what I understand he's helped the campers who go off to college and come back for a break and they will go to um shoot an event with him to assist them in their skill building. He is a

068film he is filming a highlight video on the FFA program mostly from um from our program mostly Apple Valley High School um that should be done in the next few weeks and is contracted through MDCP to do this work. He's just there for anyone who needs him. Truly community a me is a community member and wants what is good for our students. I see Preston everywhere. like when they say he's everywhere, he's everywhere. And so I just wanted to say thank you on behalf of the district and we'll have the board members come forward as well. Um we're gonna do a picture, but um this does not seem enough to thank you for all the support you provide our students, but thank you You're not ready. [Applause] The board could sit down for a few

069minutes. You're going to have to get back up because but there is a video. So, um, this next one I'm going to ask, um, Angelica to come up with back up with me because I grabbed something that she was doing and wanted to present, but I thought it fit better here. You agree? >> Okay. So, our second nomination for tonight is Mr. Hull in the room. Where are you, Tim? Come on up. Mr. Hulkf is not the nominee. He is the nominator. But I feel like he needs to be here. You'll understand why. So, this is written by Tim. And I should just make him read it, but I'm going to. Tim, I would like to ask um and I have Angelica here. Um Mr. Smith, would you come up? [Applause] Earl Smith has reached

070out to community members, parents, and above all, students. He has impacted the lives of so many through living the core values of community and authenticity by greeting students and parents every morning and at pickup in front of the school and even doing home visits for students. There are so many stories and examples of how Earl has transformed the HP HDPA campus and community into a welcoming environment for all. There is no doubt. There is no doubt that you have had an impact on hundreds of people, thousands, if you take into account your entire career. And tonight, this was not planned to be about your retirement. But when we saw a video that was brought for part of the presentation, knowing it was your last board meeting as well, we said we had to show it.

071So, I'm going to just have Mr. Smith stand here. If you don't cry when you hear these words, I will be shocked because I've already seen it. Um, but watch and celebrate Mr. Smith and hear what the students have to say. >> One word I describe you as is heroic. Amazing because he's always there for me whenever I need him. >> Uh, caring cuz he's always helping everybody through everything. >> Funny because like his personality, like he just always has a funny personality. He knows how to light up a room and it's like never a dull moment with him around. >> One word I would use to describe Mr. Smith is that he's a good person. He has helped me get through school and graduate super early and he has also helped me try to

072get a job. So, he's just a great person. >> I would use epic just cuz I think Mr. Smith is a very epic guy, very nice. I like to talk to him. I like when he greets me in the mornings. >> One word I would use to describe Mr. Smith is that he is such a beautiful soul. He's given me so much chances and I just want to thank him. >> One word I will use to describe Mr. Smith is calm. No matter how like hard-headed or like confusing the situation may be to you, he will still work with you and make sure he'll guide you on the right path. That's one word I would use to describe Mr. Smith. >> I would describe Mr. Smith as kind because he's just in general a good

073person. >> Enthusiastic because Mr. Smith comes to school every day with a big smile on his face and he welcomes the students every day and he makes us want to pursue a better education and be better people. >> Hi Mr. Smith. Uh we just want to thank you for everything you've done for the school. Uh we're so happy, so happy for you. So bittersweet, but we love you and wish you the best. >> Thank you, Mr. Smith, for everything that you do for the school and the community. >> Thank you, Mr. Smith. Thank you, Mr. Smith. >> Thank you, Mr. Smith. >> My man. >> Thank you, Mr. Smith. Thank you for everything. >> Thank you, Mr. Smith. >> Thank you, best friend. >> You just messed me up. >> We appreciate you, Miss Smith.

074Thank you, Mr. Smith, uh, for helping all the students and helping me. Thank you, Mr. Smith, for being a good principal. [Music] [Applause] >> I'm going to acknowledge that his family's in the front row, his beautiful wife who has shared him with us all these years. And um to the detriment sometimes of really important dates in his life that he's forgotten and we find out later that he has forgotten them. I I teased her about it last week when I saw her. But those grandchildren are um what he tells us are the reason it's time for him to retire. We're okay with that, but um we aren't going to let him just go. So, he has promised that he is still part of the Apple Valley family, that he will continue to support students within

075the district um and all of us to do this work that we know is so valuable. Thank you from the bottom of our heart, Earl, for meeting all of the expectations of our values. [Applause] [Music] [Applause] welldeserved retirement there, Earl. And we'll definitely miss you. And uh you were we were talking there just briefly. You said you're going to stay around Apple Valley. That's good to hear. So, appreciate it. It's good job. Tell your brother hello. If anybody doesn't know, his brother is Giles Smith. He's been around here forever, too. And he's uh you guys go way back. So, moving right along, we'll go to um board member comments. Uh Anita Tucker, you'll be up first. it it's kind of hard to follow that amazing presentation. Uh good evening everyone. Um I can't believe that

076it's already October. It seems like we just started school. Um I just wanted to give a big shout out to our custodians. Today is National Custodian Recognition Day and these are the These are the unsung heroes. And I always loved my custodians. I would bring them anything they needed. And they were always there. They supported kids. They supported teachers, staff, parents, and thank you for all you do, custodians. And enjoy today. If you didn't know, you can always give them something tomorrow. Hug. Thanks. Um, Starbucks card. Uh, but thank you custodians. Um, on October 10th, we celebrate Indigenous People's Day, a time to honor the history, culture, and contributions of Native Americans. And I hope that everyone is also looking forward to fall break, which comes after the close of our first quarter. Can you

077believe we're fourth of the way done with the school year? It's like been fast. Um, thank you students for your presentations. Truly, I know we say this, but hearing from you and seeing and hearing of the amazing things happening in your schools is truly the highlight of our board meetings. And you bring the energy of your campuses right into this room and we are so grateful. This month I had the opportunity to visit several of our schools and I wanted to share some of the wonderful experiences that I had at Rancho Verde. I saw the TK, the kindergarten, first, fourth, fifth, sixth grade students in their classrooms learning, third grade students enjoying recess on the playground and second grade students checking out books in the library. And I also got a demonstration of their interactive

078reading program which was pretty amazing. Uh it's a fantastic resource for our students and just kind of made the books come alive for them. At Yakaloma, I visited the new TK in kindergarten classrooms. I toured classrooms at across all grade levels and saw their uh CTE STEM room in action. Uh seeing what the students had. Uh visiting Yakaloma is always special to me. When I was in 11th grade at Apple Valley High School, I took a high school work experience class helping out in the kindergarten class at Yakaloma with, if you remember, Mrs. Hansen and Mrs. Colby. And it remains one of my favorite high school memories. at Vanguard Prep, Vanguard. Uh, I visited the band room, the graphic arts class, the steam and science classrooms, and the creativity and hard work of the students

079there is truly inspiring. I also enjoyed seeing the vibrant activity on the playground and watching the students eating in the lunchroom. And I just have to say, I was totally blown away by the dual immersion classroom. Um, I was watching the teacher teaching the students in Spanish and the students were responding and I just wanted to stay there all day. Um, at Sycamore Rocks Elementary, I saw the students engaged in learning math and English, enjoying their recesses, and they were creating monsters in a jar in art class, and they're going to be displayed in the cafeteria just in time for Halloween. I spoke with some of our second graders which was really awesome and their class had like perfect attendance. So they told me how much they love coming to school and how much they

080hate missing just even a single day. Uh what I saw across all campuses was clear. Students were excited to learn and they were deeply engaged. Our teachers were using interactive strategies to create rigorous and supportive learning environments. Our classified staff was working tirelessly to keep students at the center of everything. And our administrators were actively supporting both staff and students. And they were extremely proud of their schools. And I want to give a big thank you and a heartfelt thank you to Mr. Cranston, Mr. Clark, Miss Bowman, I'm sorry, Dr. Bowman and Mrs. Bonitas for taking the time from your busy schedules to showcase the great work happening at your schools. I was also very honored to attend the Wasque meet and greet at High Desert Premier Academy. Hearing students, parents, grandparents, and staff speak

081so positively about their school was incredibly encouraging and it was really heartfelt. And thank you to Mr. Smith and Mrs. Kennedy Garcia for including us in that event. On September 26th, I was able to donate blood at the Apple Valley High School blood drive. And that was I have to say that's one of the largest blood drives and the most well organized drives I've ever seen. Um I love seeing the students. Actually I really wanted one of their blood drive shirts, but you have to be a student and work that to get those. But they were so adorable. I was impressed by how well our math students were everywhere helping donors. It was fast. I was in and out of there in less than an hour and it was it was really wellrun and I'm

082sure this effort brought in countless life-saving donations and Granite I've already marked my calendar to donate at the next blood drive that Granite has. So for both schools uh last Friday I caught part of the Granite Hills High School football game before I got rained out. >> Uh not our team. It was great to watch our student athletes compete and see the cheer squad and I think I saw the little ones also with them. Uh doing flips and cheering, hearing the band play. Uh and I will be back tomorrow cheering Granite on for their homecoming game. This Saturday I'm attending my fourth masters and governance course in Torrance which focuses on human resources and collective bargaining. I deeply value these opportunities to learn and grow so that I can better support our student, staff, and

083community. And I' I'd like to say right now to our parents, all our parents, thank you for the time and dedication you pour into supporting your students and partnering with our schools. And to our incredible team of teachers, classified staff, and administrators. Your belief in our students and the countless hours that you invest in them do not go unnoticed. We are stronger together and together we make sure our students succeed. Thank you very much. [Applause] >> Thank you, Anita Renee Longore. >> Yes. Good evening everyone. Thank you for being here tonight. Um, I'd like to just echo appreciation for our wonderful students who come and speak bravely in front of the board and in front of all these people. You just do an exceptional job. Um, so I want you to make sure that you

084go home commended tonight. Exceptionally commended um for what you've done. Thank you for sharing all the wonderful things that are going on at your school so articulately. Um, I'd like to extend congrats to Effie. It sounds like you're well on your way to your life goals. So that's exciting. Um, congratulations. Um, so I would like to begin by extending a sincere gratitude uh to Robert and his team at Lifream Blood Bank for coming to Granite Hills High School. So we tag teamed this time. Um, in September I was able to donate under the care of Melanie, a very talented phabotamist and enjoyed making so many blood buddies I called them along the way. Great job to the Granite Hill staff and student volunteers who worked to make it a very smooth and relatively enjoyable experience.

085This month has been full of athletic activities of our fall sports. It has been such a treat watching our athletes hone their talents. Congratulations to Coach Lisa uh Lisa Hill and the Granite Hills High School volleyball team who have come so far in just a couple months time. [Applause] Your 3 0 win against Lassiier was accomplished with such grace and skill. The work you have put in is evident. Thank you also to the Grant Hills High School girls tennis head coach, Simon Shurof, who invited me to watch a home match game against Atlanta on September 23rd. Um, I also had the opportunity to spend some time down at Woodbridge Classic where Apple Valley High School, Granite Hills High School, and even AAE's cross country teams competed. It was lovely singing seeing coaches Mike with him

086at Granite Hills High School and Keith Whitau at Apple Valley High School while I was down there. Uh, so grateful for the many hours these coaches invest in developing our youth every day. On September 11th, I had the pleasure of being part of the renowned Patriot Day, seven years running, I hear, at Rio Vista. Thank you to the staff and students who welcomed us and the men and women in uniform who helped make it an unforgettable event. I also want to extend a big kudos to our family center coordinator, Miss Brenda King at Yakaloma Elementary. Her hard work in serving our students and families and cultivating community is undeniable. Now, if you'll permit me, I'm going to switch gears a bit. This is going to take a contemplative turn, but I hope it will only

087be the beginning of a very important conversation. Last month, I shared a spreadsheet that reviewed the past three years of ABUSD's revenue and expenditures budget, projected, and unudited actuals. When I presented this data last month, my spreadsheets were not scanned into the board minutes, so I'm not sure if you can currently find them online. I did bring extra copies and place them at the back table for those who would like to follow along. Um on the spreadsheet I noted a total projected projected increase of 11 million420,146 on the 2526 budget found in the 2425 unedited actuals approved by the board on September 4th, 2025. Despite my best efforts, I was not able to determine where this money came from. Um, so I was hoping Superintendent Nelson, can you help clarify the previous location of these

088funds? >> I'm going to ask Mr. Schillenberg to respond to that question. [Music] >> As as we responded earlier today to the email, um, those funds were a result of revenue that was budgeted after budget adoption. Okay. So, there are additional revenues that came in after we approved the budget on five um 30 2025. >> Uh yeah, they were revenues that were not in adopted budget that we recognized after the board approved the adopted budget. Yes. >> Um okay. So, um that could be found um where in the I because I saw them, right? So, it's in the um restricted funds where >> I'm sorry. Uh is this supposed to be a board comment or is this supposed to be part of the board meetings? Because the board comment should come first and then if

089there's a question, we'll go to the questions later. But the board comment, you have to allow all the other board members to have their comment. And if you have a question then you can direct the questions to them. >> Okay. Thank you. >> I was just asking for clarification on that. >> Follow order here. So >> Maria, you came in loud and clear by the way. We could hear you. So um I think um there' be the proper time for this. Uh Trusty Longore will be towards uh during um there's going to be another time for board member comments and I think we should get through. We have Maria up and Amanda and Renee. So, let's go ahead defer that. We'll get back to that at at the later time in the meeting. So, okay,

090you're okay with that? >> Yes. Thank you, President Raleigh. I will redirect that. As a board, we need answers. This is a job we were elected to do. In our governance handbook, it says we are to set direction focused on student learning. We're to establish structure through bud budget priorities. were to provide support, ensuring a positive personnel climate, ensure accountability through superintendent evaluation, monitoring of student achievement, and adjusting district finances. Serve as community leaders, communicating clearly about the district's fiscal condition, and in doing so, following board bylaw 9005, ensuring that a highquality education is provided to each student. It is my sincere hope as a member of this board to do that. [Applause] Okay. Thank you, Renee. U Maria, you're up now. Go ahead. >> Good evening. Um I'm sorry I wasn't there for this

091uh board meeting because there are two two very amazing people who um who were recognized today and I have so much history with them. Uh but I can start out by um acknowledging my visit to Sandia school. Um the principal was amazing. She took me so that I can see all the people who work uh behind the scenes uh this time around. And I was so impressed uh to visit the kitchen, the the the cafeteria ladies, um to visit the classified staff in their different areas, and of course to see the custodians and the C campus safety officers and to be able to see the um the rooms where the uh classified personnel or the students are receiving speech services. Um, in most instances when I've gone to the schools, some principles will ask me

092what I like to see. This principal took it upon herself to show me those people who are working behind the scenes. And I must say thank you to uh Sandia School and the principal for taking me through that part of the journey. Um, and I know this is uh um uh the when you are going we are supposed to recognize custodians. If anybody has ever been in management, those are that's the one group of people you never ignore because they do such amazing job on your campus. um as a principal as even when I was a district office I made a point to find the custodial service because they're the people that come behind us and we never many people don't even know why the campus is so clean or why your office trash was

093taken out or why any of the things that is being done is is happening and so for that I say thank you to the custodial staff that come in day in and day out and they are your they are are unsung heroes and we don't see them that often. Um I had the um opportunity to go to taco night at High Desert Premier and I thought it was amazing to see so many family members come in and um participate in this taco night. Um and and I am not much of a taco person, but I am very much a person that um likes to be around people. And those children and their teachers and their staff were outstanding. I actually had the opportunity to listen to Mr. Baitman play a musical uh instrument and and

094I thought that was amazing. Amazing. I I think he should just have his own band and even if he opens once a a month, we can all go out to have a a a a party at the park. Um we had the opportunity to visit the WA to see the was opening meeting. Uh when we went to the was opening meeting, I was so fascinated at the uh testimonials coming from the families. Not necessarily the testimonials coming from the work, the staff and the board, but the families and the children to share what they see in that school and I it's one of those bestkept secret about how amazing that campus is. I was uh honored uh this last uh just today. I got an email from Rancho Verdie and they had me on their

095letter on their um um newsletter and I did not know that they were taking pictures when I was there the the month before. And they posted all of my um um a uh um all of the u certificates and the um awards that were given for perfect attendance in all of those classrooms. I was hoping that Preston will still be here. Uh because I have known Preston since he was a little a little boy and I have to say that uh Preston's kindness did not just start because he got a hold of a camera. Preston has been known to be so kind even without the camera. I remember when he volunteered to u um go with my daughter and her friend on the I think it was a prom or homecoming and their car um

096the truck or whatever they they took to go down the hill um ran out of gas and Preston paid for the gas uh so that everybody can get home safely. And that is the person that we know long before he began to be the face of um uh of the high desert. And as for Mr. um Mr. u Earl Smith um I have to say congratulations um for a good run. Congratulations for being of service to the children uh who otherwise would not have had a voice and you have given them a voice. You have given them the courage to speak. You have allowed them given an open door for them and above all you have seen those students. Uh one of the hardest things that we encounter is that you may have a student

097on your campus and the student knows that you don't even remember their name. I when I was teaching as a special ed teacher um there was a student who passed away and when the teacher was informed that the student passed away the teacher did not know that that student was in in her class and I don't want that to ever happen in the high desert because that was the news at the time and I thought how could that possibly be but I can tell you that the students at high desert premiere no none of them will say that Mr. Smith did not touch them in one way or the other. And for that I say thank you. Thank you for paving the way for anybody coming behind you. Now we know what we our children

098expect more than ever. Um I must say um it has been a challenge um you know when we are doing uh board meetings it's always a challenge uh even to be in real time. For me, it has been an absolute challenge to join the board uh virtually. It's been difficult. Um I I don't know how people do this online stuff, but it is driving me insane because I would love to have been there uh to celebrate with all of these wonderful people. And in closing, I have to say thank you to the staff, thank you to the teachers, thank you to the classified personnel, thank you to all of you. And I am hoping that whatever we do, we will keep you as our focus and never take our eyes off of your needs. I

099give you all my um my um promise that we are going to do the best we can to benefit everybody uh according to what we have. Thank you so much. [Applause] >> Thank you, Maria. Sound like you were right here in the building when you were speaking. So that's great. Amanda, you can. >> All right. First, I wanted to say thank you to all of our student speakers. I know a lot have left. Um, but just echoing what everybody else has said. It's so difficult to get up in front of people and you guys make it look so easy. Um, I also wanted to thank Earl for everything he's done. um that your campus is amazing and Sarah, you have large shoes and fancy shoes that you have to fill. So um and I wanted

100to thank um Pat in your office because I know when I came on the board, one of the things I had asked for was that we start sending kids down for the H.B.CU CU um college fair or bring them up here. Uh and I'm just I'm so grateful year after year that you guys are are doing that. That's fantastic for our students to see that there are other schools that might fit them um better than the ones that we only see in California. So, which are there they're great, but there are great schools everywhere. So, um let me look at this. So, at the beginning of the month, um, I was able to enter my 1931 Model A into the Apple Valley Happy Trails Parade. Um, and it was our first parade since I bought

101the vehicle. Um, and brought it from Cincinnati from my grandfather last year. Um, we've almost had it a year now. We're coming up on that. But my grandfather worked his entire life for the Ford plants, like building transmissions. Um, and when he retired, I think he just didn't know what to do with himself. So, he started buying Model A's and totally finishing them. And, um, it was just and restoring them. Like, his garage was amazing the last time I was out there. And then he had a for sale sign on his last car and I was like, "Oh, you can't get rid of that one." And so, um, I convinced him to sell it to me. the last October break I flew out there and he gave me driving lessons and engine lessons and it

102was really neat. Um, so it was just a nice opportunity to be able to um share that with the community of Apple Valley. And my youngest daughter, Addison, was so incredibly excited to participate in the parade um because year after year, she watches her sister march in them. And so this was a time that she this was her first parade that she felt like she got to go and um and see people and wave. Um, and we had the amazing opportunity of having the HeatWave band right behind us. Um, which is, I think, mostly Granite, but also Apple Valley, um, students marching in the parade, and it was just, it was fantastic. Their happy trails was perfect. Um, it was great. Uh this past Saturday I had the privilege of attending the San Bernardino County

103Superintendent of Schools Family and Community Engagement Summit at the University of Redlands and it was phenomenal. Um our district was able to bring many families to the event um two buses actually um so that they could connect with the wide range of local resources available to them. They had classes um on FAFSA and how parents can help. It was just it was phenomenal. Um it was also great the very opening ceremony. Um they honored Hispanic Heritage Month as well and the performers were outstanding. Um it was definitely a highlight of my weekend to see those students performing. Um, I'm trying to only catch the stuff that hasn't really been talked about so far, so we can save some time here. So, yesterday I was able to catch part of the cross country meet that was

104over at Victor High School. I know, boo. But our students were there and I cheered them on. Um, I think they thought I was crazy yelling at them from my car though because I was like in the parking lot watching. Um, but they had that determination and school spirit and they were just going for it. and I clearly don't run, so I admire anybody who does. If I'm running, there's a bear you should run, too. Um, so finally, I just wanted to share um I called it a little ray of sunshine, but this morning I had a conversation with a local business owner while I was um helping my daughter with a school project that she's going to be doing. And in the course of our conversation, he shared that his children attend Desert Nles.

105Um, and he just went on and on about how wonderful the school is and how welcome his family feels. Um, he said he was he just really appreciated how families are included through different events like grandparents day. Um, and it was just a it was a positive reminder that while challenges come our way, there are so many wonderful things happening in our schools every day. Um, and I I just really enjoyed that conversation this morning. As we move forward, I just want to thank our staff, families, and community for the many ways that they continue to support our students. Even in difficult times, it's clear that our shared commitment to their success is what keeps us strong. So, thank you. >> Thank you, Amanda. I don't have anything further to add, but we want to

106move over to Superintendent Nelson's um comments and then after that we'll you guys can get out of here. Yeah. So, >> hang tight real quick. >> I started the month um at the blood drive at Granite Hills High School because I ended my year last year at Apple Valley High School giving blood. I'm looking at Jill because we did go out, we did support and we do try to do it at both um campuses. Then there is a lot that has occurred since the last board meeting. A lot of the things have been mentioned. The um SBCSS family community engagement um summit was amazing. We got to hear from Dr. Karen Matt from uh Harvard. Um she was our keynote speaker and wonderful ideas about engaging families. The probably most um memorable two memorable events

107this month included students. the umou with SBCSS and CalState San Frernardino that Effie spoke about um was an amazing opportunity to join with five other districts in San Frernardino County. There are 33 of us but only five are um doing the pilot with Cal State San Bernardino which gives direct admissions to our students. Students have to meet the um they have to currently be enrolled as a senior within the Apple Valley Unified School District. They have to meet CSU minimum eligibility requirements for a first-time freshman. Um, completion of the A throughG course of study. A minimum GPA is defined by Cal State Sanernardino. And then any additional academic or administrative criteria is jointly agreed upon. That's what's included in theou. Um, this is what we talked about last year where we had about 40 students

108that were on a bus and went down and were um, surprised when they were on a tour and actually found out that they had received direct admission. Um, the second event was involving students as well that's already been mentioned, the UKAN, um, that was historically black colleges and universities. I know Angelica mentioned that students from her campus got acceptances and a scholarship. And I will tell you that um for those students, we had um a bus load that went too actually from both Granite Hills High School, Apple Valley High School and High Desert Premier Academy. And um Ciss is the one that got the scholarship. Cise was in the middle of the room and her name kept getting called kept getting called. She's like, "That man keeps calling my name and I'm tired of it."

109And so Mr. Smith and I were standing there. I'm like, there's something. So, he takes her. She got a scholarship. So, we laughed about it later because she was irritated and then she had $1,000. And so, that was pretty cool. Um, a lot of students were supported by um uh to finish their FASA or start their FASA. There was just a lot going on for students. And so that event in particular felt like we watched um lives change because we watched kids that didn't think they were going someplace walk away with a letter saying they were accepted. Um the community event at High Desert Premier Academy I was a little late to, but I got there. There were tacos. The bands were amazing. The families were thrilled and just watching them um eat together and

110laugh and have fun was amazing. Um, something that was mentioned, but I'm going to give a little more detail to you, is the Mountain Desert Career Pathway Ping Contest. Three Apple Valley High School students, as Effie indicated, were finalists. Aubrey Hart was a finalist. Um, Tanya Alcarz Alcarez was a finalist, but Olivia being the winner is a sophomore. Um, when you see her pin, which will be reproduced by uh Mountain Desert Curve Pathways, it's flowers. It's two red friiaas and two yellow lotus flowers. And when you look at it, you think, what's that tie to mountain desert career pathway until you read the what she wrote about her pin. This is the 10th anniversary for the MDCP um pin contest or for Mountain Desert Career Pathways. And what she wrote is the red friia is

111a reminder of the passion the students hold for their career and the yellow lotuses are the representation of their willingness to pursue the education needed to work in their chosen field. When put together they are celebration of the resilience and responsibility of students who learn under MDCP and the dedication of the organization to continue to give wonderful opportunities to the community. So watch for that. It'll be posted and people will have an opportunity to get one of those pins. Wes Wasque was mentioned. Um the W was lead was Miss Nelson, not related to me. Um she knew that I would not be there for the readout as I was down the hill at a county meeting, but she did provide me the readout information as she promised um in an email and was just so

112happy to have visited High Desert Premiere and we look forward to hearing the accreditation. Those don't come until they've had a WASK board meeting, but um we anticipate that we'll see something around February. Um the Assistance League of Victor Valley graciously provides books to third graders within our school district. Each child receives two books um under their literacy project which is called Project Read. Each year they ask us to select three school sites to receive the books and we obviously rotate those schools so that over time each school has the opportunity to participate. We anticipate, we appreciate their dedication and support of the students of our district. I am not involved in that selection, but we keep a list so that we don't repeat people until everybody's gotten the chance. Likewise, the Rotary Club of

113Apple Valley is launching their teacher mini grant program. There's a lot of teachers out there that I know have received that miniigrant. Um, please watch your emails for that information tomorrow. Um, but we are very appreciative of the mini grant process because they try to support unique programs or enrichments that happen in classrooms that wouldn't happen otherwise. And then finally, I know we did a moment of silence for John Osley. Um, John Oley worked in the educational services department with me when I arrived in Apple Valley and um, we spent a lot of time in the same four walls. Um, and over time I got to know a lot about John and what made him what his passion was. His passion was CTE. His passion was his family. And um, I know that Julie and

114Ryan who are members of our family with Apple Valley Unified School District are both mourning that loss along with his grandchildren, his daughter-in-law, his um, extended family. So, we just um really do want to extend our heart well heartfelt um condolences to the family. >> That's all. >> Okay. Thank you. Going to dismiss the uh students and go. Does anybody need a break? We're not even halfway through yet of the agenda. So, you guys need to take a restroom break. Uh might be time to do it now. Nobody. Okay. Well, no. Go ahead. >> Okay. Thanks you guys. >> Thanks for being here. >> Go ahead. Go use the restroom >> before we I saw a flash. You saw a flash. >> Somebody's phone. >> Mine's plugged in. >> Is that an expensive purse or

115is that from Ross? Like my wife buys the ones from Ross that have a defect. >> No. Well, that's it's from an outlet, so it's not super expensive. I probably got it 100 bucks and it lasts. It's three years old. >> Oh, okay. You know, she comes home with these purses. Oh, well, if I bought this at wherever, it'd be $500. Ross, it was 20 bucks. >> I love it. >> But it's only got like one strap or something. >> I know. I don't carry my I don't carry purse very often. >> Yeah, but you got >> Yeah. And then I have I do have like a cross body that I It's a cheap >> Yeah. Beyond me. Okay, I think everybody's ready. We'll begin again. Item seven, uh, JC Scott [Applause] Good evening. Is

116this on? Okay. Good evening, President Sabers, members of Avuda, Superintendent Nelson, members of the school board, district cabinet, members of the audience, members of the community, and most importantly, my union siblings of the California School Employees Association. My name is JC Scott and I have the privilege and honor of serving as the chapter president of CSEA Apple Valley Chapter 828. Tonight, I want to begin by expressing my gratitude. I would like to thank President Rowley and the rest of the school board for keeping your word and giving direction that resulted in something significant for us to work with at the bargaining table on September 5th. I also want to thank the district and in particular Miss Dri and her bargaining team for working collaboratively with us to finally close total compensation for 2425 and for

117helping us move through 2526 more quickly than anticipated. In our negotiated deal, we will receive a one-time offsced payment of 3% for a 2425 earned contract salary for all quarter employees. Payment shall be based on base duty days compensation only. For unit members to be eligible for this payment, they must have been employed during the 2425 school year and be employed when this agreement is fully ratified by us and the school board. We will also receive a 3% on schedule increase for 2425 effective July 1st 24 excuse me 21 2025 for 2526 total compensation. We also receive an additional 3% on schedule effective July 1st 2025. We also are looking at an increase of our health and welfare contribution effective January 1st 2026 to preview to be provided as followed. Employee only 11,688 employee plus

11822,153 and employee plus family 28432. We're also looking at an additional longevity schedule as follows. Beginning year 30 16% of the base salary. If another bargaining unit enters into a total compensation agreement that results in a greater combined percentage inclusive of salary and health and welfare contributions for either the 2425 school year or the 202526 school year respectively as listed in the agreement, Apple Unified School District and CSEA agreed to reopen total compensation negotiations. And I must take a moment to speak from the heart about our teachers, our Avuda brothers and sisters. Your support has lifted us up in ways that words can hardly capture. When you stood beside us at rallies, when you spoke up for us, when you showed us that you see our struggles and value our work, it reminded us that

119we are not alone. The solidarity gave us strength on days when this fight felt heavy. On behalf of every classified professional in chapter 828, thank you. Thank you for not only teaching our students, but teaching the community what true unity looks like. We celebrate our progress tonight with you because we know we couldn't have gotten here without you. CSEA stands with you in unity as you prepare to enter the impass process. Whatever support I can offer, please do not hesitate to reach out. When we stand together in solidarity, we fight, we win. and President Sabers, I want to personally thank you. You have not only been a voice for your teachers, but you have been a voice of encouragement, respect, and solidarity for us as well. Your willingness to listen, to stand alongside us, and

120to remind the community that classified staff and teachers are stronger together have meant more to me than I can put into words. I am proud to call you a partner in this work, and even more proud to call you a friend in this fight for fairness. While we know that there is still much more work ahead of us, today feels different. For the first time in a long while, there is a sense of hope. A sense that we can begin to rebuild trust. Trust is not rebuilt overnight. It is rebuilt step by step through actions, through consistency, and through honoring commitments. Tonight is one of those first steps. Make no mistake, though, our work is not finished. But this moment is worth pausing for. It is worth recognizing because when classified professionals, teachers, administrators, and

121board members all begin to move in the same direction towards fairness, respect, and equity, our students, and our schools benefit the most. To my union siblings, tonight is proof that your voices, your persistence, and your unity matter. Each rally, each speech, each conversation, and each act of solidarity brought us to this spot. Without your strength, and without your belief that we can achieve more together, we would not be standing here with this progress in hand. To the district and to the board, we are cautiously optimistic. This agreement does not mark the end of this journey. It marks the beginning of a new chapter. a chapter where we can put aside old wounds, where we can start to look forward instead of backwards, and where we can celebrate not just victories at the bargaining table, but

122victories of a stronger, more unified school community. So, let's move forward together. Let's continue to celebrate each milestone while never losing sight of the work still ahead. Because, as the saying goes, where there's a will, there's a way. And tonight, we have shown that the will is still alive and strong in Apple Valley. Thank you for hearing the classified staff and thank you for seeing us and thank you for making us feel like human beings again. However, there's still work to be done. But thank you for putting the dignity back dignity back in Apple Valley Unifi. Now it's time to do the same for our teachers. Let's take care of them at the bargaining table and in the classrooms. We can do this Apple Valley Unified. Let's show them what we're made of. In solidarity,

123JC Scott, chapter president 28. Karen Sabers. [Applause] >> I don't think I'm supposed to give this speech tonight. My computer died. My phone's getting ready to die. So, Adrienne let me hers. Is this one? >> Yeah. Okay. Good evening, Superintendent Nelson, board members, cabinet, President Scott, Abuda members, and audience. My name is Karen Sabers, and I stand before you as the dedicated president for the Aquabala Unified Teachers Association. First and foremost, I want to thank the Avuda members who came out tonight and who continue to come out week after week in support. I also want to thank JC, the CSEA president, for joining us tonight in ourformational picketing. The solidarity we are seeing is overwhelming. Our union is stronger than it has been in a long time and together we will we keep we will

124keep standing up for what is right. most board members. Sorry, I told you it didn't go over correctly. Okay. Most board meetings I stand here and share facts and figures with you, but tonight I want to share my story. I had been with the district for 22 years. Before becoming a teacher, I owned a preschool/dayare and I took care of the teachers kids. I was preparing to begin my master's in marriage and family therapy when Pat Shelby encouraged me to enter the credentiing program instead. Within three weeks, I was placed in my first classroom. things were done differently back then. I had my interview in her office, if you want to call it an interview, and I was hired that same day. I, like many new teachers, did not even know what a TE was

125or how to read it. I was, it was a financial struggle struggle moving from a business owner to becoming an intern teacher. Like many of our educators, I had to take on a second job. In fact, I have worked that second job for the past 14 years to support my single family household. I leave Apple Valley and work from n 4 to 9 in Victorville Monday through Thursday. Yes, that means I'm missing work tonight. But fortunately, I have a very supportive principal at my nighttime job. At the end of last year, I was encouraged to apply to a neighboring district. If I had accepted that position, I would have made 24,000 more per year, nearly 2,000 more per per month, and in retirement, 700 more each month. I cannot deny that I could have used

126that money, but I chose to stay. I chose to remain here to fight for my colleagues because this district has been my home since I moved to Apple Valley in 1994. My daughter started kindergarten at Rancho Verdie and this is where my roots are. Like many others, my heart is breaking as I watch the morale across the district sink lower and lower. Yes, it has been uplifting to see staff come together in solidarity, but it is unfortunate that it has taken such difficult circumstances to do so. We are looking ahead to mediation and possibly factf finding not because we want to fight but because we want transparency. Our members deserve nothing less. This year has also begun with a flood of concerns from staff about student behavior. We had this conversation last year and I

127find myself standing here again asking you to uphold ED code and support our staff when disciplinary issues arise. Brushing off serious incidents as mistakes based on grade level is not acceptable. Just last week, in fact, I saw JC with a fat lip after being punched by a student. Staff need to know that their safety matters, too. They also need to know that administrator that administration supports them and has their backs. Their truth matters too. We also need to acknowledge that trauma is not only something our students experience. Many adults, our staff carry trauma as well. Their voices count. Their accounts and their experiences cannot be dismissed. They must be heard and respected. On a lighter note, I want to share some good news. A Buddha participated in the Yako Valley Happy Trails Parade for the

128first time with a float, and it was exciting to see and hear our community cheer us on. I'm sorry we didn't all see you at the parade either. We missed you. We got to the end and um Steve says, "Hey, did you see Troure?" And I said, "No, we when you're in that mindset, you don't see anything. You're just walking along." So, I'm sorry. Um and it was okay. We had an absolute blast and we were honored to take third place in the float division. We'll be recognized at the next town council meeting for that achievement. We will also be participating once again in the town of Apple Valley trunk or treat on October 25th. We were where will we'll hand out books to children in our community. I invite anyone who wants to join

129us in spreading some joy. Please come out. It's such a fun event. Additionally, our executive board recently attended the region 3 leadership conference. We divided and conquered the sessions to gather as much knowledge as possible, all with one purpose, to better serve our VUDA members. And finally, we are thrilled that CTA President David Goldberg and CTA Secretaryt Erica Jones will be will soon be visiting Apple Valley to show their support for our members. We look forward to their visit and them meeting our Abuda members. As we head into fall break, I want to thank you again for your time tonight. I remain I remain proud to represent such dedicated and passionate educators and I am so sad that you are leaving Earl. Earl was has been one of the best mentors that I have ever

130had. So I thank you for that as well. in solidarity. Karen, [Applause] okay, close session reports. Amanda, you got something for us? >> I do. And uh many of the teachers may want to wait one second. All right. In close session, the board of trustees took action in support of the following recommendation from the superintendent. Item B5, public employee appointment, resignation, release, reassignment, transfer, leave, certificated, and classified employees. On a motion by Maria Akara, seconded by Amanda Buchanan, the board of trustees approve the following. Appoint Timothy Holtgriff as high school assistant principal, High Desert Premier Academy and Apple Valley Virtual Academy, range 8, column one on the certificated management salary schedule. 210 base duty days effective date to be determined based on employment of a suitable replacement. Congratulations. [Applause] >> Okay, that's it for now.

131>> Okay. Item nine, adoption of the agenda. The board may approve the agenda as is or add or pull items from the consent calendar. I mean consent agenda for discussion and or action. Do we have a motion to approve? >> So moved. >> Is that Anita? >> Anita. And I'll second. >> Okay. >> I can get my mic on. >> Um is there any way we could have discussion on this? >> Yeah, we can't have discussion yet. >> Yeah, just hang on. We'll do a second. But who is a second? By Amanda. >> Yes. >> Okay. >> Yeah. Once there's a motion, >> we can. >> Okay. So, um, there's some discussion. Go ahead, uh, Renee. >> Um, yes, I, so I know, um, that I've spoke on this point once before. Um, but I

132definitely want to come back to it. Um, I sat up here and watched our coral teacher, um, at Granite Hills High School sit here and wait until 10 p.m. to tell us what wonderful things that his kids were doing. Um, it just warmed my heart that he would want to stick around that long. Um, but it also broke my heart that he had to. Um, I've also seen concerned staff at other board meetings um have to leave because it got late for them. Um, so I want to make a motion to prioritize the voices of our constituents um and move public comments up before presentation. So it immediately would follow our adoption of the agenda. would it would read D comments one public comments and then everything else could move down so we could hear

133from the people before we go into the business of the board. >> Well, that's up to the president to I who's ever sitting here as president can move the agenda around u move things different different ways. So, I'll take that under consideration. >> Thank you. >> Okay. So, is there anything else? Rene, >> that was it. >> Okay, thanks. Um, so we'll need to take a a roll call vote. Anita >> Tucker is I Yes. >> I >> Okay, Renee Longor >> I. >> Maria Opara >> I. >> Amanda Buchanan >> I. >> And I vote I as well. Okay. Thank you. Presentation. Presentation. in Alpha Valley Center for Innovation, ABCI, and that will be Patrick Slasher. >> Thankfully, it's not just me. >> Yeah, I was going to say I hope we got it.

134>> Okay, this microphone is not for short is for uh shorter people than we are, but um Mr. Conrad's passing out information here and we'll get the slideshow started and you only have me for a moment because I'm going to introduce the real fun here. And so um the Apple Valley Center for Innovation in 2016 um Apple Valley Unified School District leadership as well as um the AF the Academy for Academic Excellence leadership realized that the former site for AE was sitting empty. It was actually um a science center originally, a dream of a teacher in Apple Valley Unified School District, Rick Piery, but they'd moved to a new campus and it was sitting unused and the idea was let's do something great there. And so from that conversation and some dreaming and scheming and

135lots of elbow grease and hard work, um what we now have is just an incredible program. And it's become the envy of the area. And we'll talk more about that in just a moment. Um a lot of Steve Spangler videos, a lot of visits to the Imaginarium and and the Exploratoriums and the different museums across the West. But what um Sean and Pam Gillette, our sort of science power couple, have done is turn that into just an amazing experience for Apple Valley, the whole community and really beyond. And so we just wanted to make sure and share that with you. Again, we think it's not only unusual and rare and special, but we think other people should know and recognize what they've done there and what you have allowed us to do there. And so

136I'm gonna kind of turn them turn them turn this over to them to kind of go through what is going on on those family STEM nights. What are these high school explainers doing? They'll talk about some field trips and some staff training. So I need to get the remote from my pocket. And I'll turn this over to Sean and Pam Gillette. Please welcome them. Those of you who are still left, thank you. Um when we first started we we adopted the next generation science standards and with the next generation science standard there it was a real shift on how we teach science. So I just kind of wanted to explain what we do there. Uh so if you think of science it really began about 2500 years ago with Aristotle and he was considered the

137the the the original scientist and there was a small body of knowledge that we had acquired and it was really just a couple of scrolls in in a room and he was considered the last person to know everything that was knowable. Well that knowledge um I'm representing there with just a little tiny straw here. This is a quarter of a stir straw. So it's a stir straw cut in half cut in half and that really stayed that way for about two it's about 2,000 years um until Galileo came along and so we had acquired more knowledge and at that point the knowledge that we had as a species now this is a half of a stir straw. Well, that half a stir straw it grew until uh Newton came along and that was our knowledge

138had grown to a full stir straw and the the amount of time we've been doubling our information was getting shorter and shorter and shorter. So now we're looking at uh the industrial revolution about 1800s. We had acquired so much knowledge that now I need a full straw to represent that body of knowledge and it's getting bigger now. So in uh the real big year was 1905 and that was when uh Einstein wrote his his uh four four big papers and it was considered the miracle year and so now we have a straw. This is a a smoothie straw that represents the the amount of knowledge that we had acquired as a species. Well, then it became exponential from there and um in the 1950s we had the space race occurred and the first computers were

139used and the the straws to represent the body of knowledge had to be bigger now. So now I have a much bigger straw in here that came out of the bag here and this is the amount of knowledge that we had as a species now. It just got bigger and bigger and bigger and and um it really changed our world here. So I got that one. Well, the the amount of time now got shorter and shorter. So now we're thinking the invention of the internet which was in the 1970s and so now we had a doubling of that information. So yeah, and I've got two straws that come out of this bag now. And these are the these giant giant these giant straws here that are coming out here that uh represent the body of

140knowledge that we have as a species. And so yeah, I've got one more. Um, so now the uh uh with the invention of the internet and then uh YouTube really u uh YouTube really changed our world. So we're doubling now our information in just a shorter and shorter amount of time. And I promise you this is a magic trick. It's not it didn't really come out of the bag. I'll show you how to do that at the end. uh but now with AI the amount of knowledge it's not way we used to teach was we would we would memorize the facts and figures uh number of planets in the solar system the atoms and all that but now we can't there's just too much information so we've shifted gears now instead of teaching our students

141facts and figures we teach them how to use science how to ask questions how to how to create experiments and so really science education is not about knowing the science it's about how to use the information and it's really about good citizenship. Um, so what I didn't really just pull out a straw out of the bag. What this is is these are are fluorescent tubes. They're covers that go up in the ceiling so if the glass ever breaks it uh doesn't shatter on our heads. What I did is I striped it with uh electrical tape to make it look like a straw. And then I cut it down the center with a razor blade. And now I can open it up and I can just roll it up. And you see I had three of

142them there in that bag. there. That's a little fun little trick. So, I'll turn over to Pam to talk about STEM nights. >> Okay. So, remember the ping pong balls. Yeah, they come back. >> So, for our STEM nights, last year we had 12 dates for all of our K8 K6 schools plus AE. We had over 600 families attend with almost 2500 students, families, explainers, teachers. Um, so far we've had three events. Two of our schools have doubled their attendance with our event last night. It was Phoenix and we had over 400 415 families, explainers, and teachers. So, it's very exciting. Our next event is December 10th. That's Ranchover Days. So imagine to about 1 to 200 students waiting around in our physics playground eagerly waiting for the explosion of the 2,000 ping-pong balls that

143Dr. Gillette has promised them. So, but I think really they are more excited to pick up the ping-pong balls after they have exploded than they really are to see the explosion. But once they've seen the explosion and helped us clean up, they have six areas they can go to. So we have a science lab, we have our maker space, we have a Lego room and a light and shadow room, plus our physics playground and our courtyard. So lots of activities for them to do. We also have three well four oops ticketed events. Uh we have our make and take where they can come in and some of our student explainers show them how to do an engineering activity and they get to take it home. We have our planetarium where they can watch a show.

144We have the observatory where they get to see the sun, the moon or planets depending on what time they're looking through. And finally, we have a guest speaker room. So, they have lots of different things that they can do. Uh we have a class competition to get students to attend. And so, they come if they bring this year's STEM challenge, which this year is a paper airplane. They get a point for being there, a point for having their airplane, they get 10 points if their teacher comes. And the class that has the most points gets an activity the following week. And uh this year Dr. Gillette is giving away a class pet which is a Madagascar hissing cockroach. And we're thinking that might be the reason that we're doubling attendance. But they are very excited

145to hear that. In fact, the teacher that won yesterday, she's like, "But what if I don't want the cockroaches?" But her she had she got 35 points, which is the most ever. So, one of the things the kids get to do as they're going around to the activities is they have a passport that they fill out. They get all of the stamps for all of the activities. Then they get to take home a stem in a bag and then they get to do that activity with their family at home and they're really excited to be able to do that. So, that is our STEM nights. Oh, we can and we end with a big explosion too like the rest of the liquid nitrogen. So, that's a big thing. So when we set this all up,

146we had to figure out a way how we were going to run these events. And it quickly became obvious that we weren't, her and I weren't going to be able to run this. So we started recruiting high school students. And at first I just told my students, "You have to be here." And they showed up and we put them in orange vest. And so we've been recruiting now uh our explainer core. Uh this was taken the other night. Um so 60 65 kids now showed up. uh we have uh the orange vests are our workers and then the yellow vests are lead explainers. So they actually run a team and we teach them leadership skills of how to manage students. So uh with the explainers we have nine training events and it's how to run

147the activities but it's also how to how to be a leader. Uh we had uh last year we had 98 students from uh Apple Granite and AAE working for us. Uh 22 lead explainers. They were the yellow vests and they uh facilitated 25 activities for that night that they were in charge of and they set up they clean up they uh they managed uh the supplies and then they they deal with the parents and the and the kids. Uh so this is uh pictures of our STEM night here. You see in the upper corner we have a glow wall and then we have a Lego racetrack. Uh we had ramps and we did the sun a couple years ago when we had the eclipse and we took that group in the lower corner. That was

148our explainers that we took to um was that to to Fleet Science Center down in San Diego to show them how professional science museums are run and so they can learn from from their their team. Which one is >> the bottom right? >> Oh, the bottom right. That's the explorator. Oh, yeah. We took them also to the Exploratorium in San Francisco and they got to meet their explainers. We stole the idea from San Francisco. Uh but they got to meet their team of high school students that work for them. >> Awesome. Another one of our favorite programs is our field trips. So we see all the kinder and second graders and fourth graders from the district. Last year we saw 2,878 students throughout the year. Uh last year was our medieval theme. So we saw

149all of our kindergarten and fourth grade for that theme. So the kindergarteners got to come in and they built recycle or they b built castles out of recycled materials. So we spend the first part of the year recycling all of these boxes and they get to come in and build castles. So they oh and then of course demolish them. So which is one of their favorite parts. Then in our science lab they got to learn about force and motion with tennis balls aka rocks. And so they roll them down the ramps and then they get to hit the castle with them and wake the sleeping dragon. So that's their favorite part. They get to learn all that. Of fourth grade, they came in and also did physics with catapults and they did an experiment where

150they figured out what variables made the launch go the farthest. And they got they got to storm the castle. So they really enjoyed that using the physics knowledge that they gained. And then they got to create and build Lego chariots with little horse and mini figs. So they had fun with that and they got to race those on our racetrack. a second grade, we got to do something brand new with them that we took them to Mojave Narrows Regional Park and they got to be scientists around the park. So, they learned all about asking questions and making observations and learning about all the animals and plants at the park. So, they had a lot of fun with that. >> Um, and we've been uh training students and uh teachers on the sciences that we have

151there. Um, we've got an astrophotography program going where last year we taught teachers how to take pictures of the night sky and this year those teachers are coming back and they're bringing student teams there. So, we're going to be seeing student photographs really soon. Um, we have a science specialist team of one teacher from each site uh and they're responsible for uh the science at their school and they work with us uh on the programs that we offer. Um, and then we also have a double star team of students that take measurements of double stars. So, those are stars that are either gravitationally bound to other stars or maybe they're just optical illusions that they look like they're they're next to each other. We make measurements and then we uh take those measurements and we

152publish them in academic journals. And so these kids leave us as a published scientist, which is really the definition of of what a professional scientist is. Um and we've just partnered up in the lower picture there uh with the county and that is the Cal Mesa so California math science and computer science grant. Uh they came to our program so we were sharing what we do with there and then we're going down to Rialto in a little while to work with them. Uh and so we're we're trying to make this program um scalable to to whoever would like to to to work with it. And our motto is that uh we believe that science should be taught every year to every student in every classroom. Oh, and this is uh our um photographs that we've

153been taking with the teachers and the crab nebula there and the triangulum galaxy. And it's really fascinating because you point a telescope up to what we see as a blank object uh in the night sky and then as we process the picture uh and gather more light, it really comes into play. So those that's a teacher picture, but next year we're or this year we're going to have student teachers or students taking those pictures. Thank you very much. [Applause] I have an Aristotle sized straw worth of information to share with you. Just a moment. Is this still on one presentation one or you moved? You just went went over moved it over. >> We're Yes, that is that completes presentation one. >> Okay. >> And I'm going to take the screen back over Mr. Okay.

154Thank you. I think this is the next presentation. Please. Okay. All right. Um this is information um as requested presenting just some background on high school transfers, a review of policy. And so what you have in front of you are two things. this presentation so you can make notes but also uh uh the board policies and administrative regulations that are operative here and so um here we have students transferring between two schools that's the best I could do this is the only image in the whole presentation and the rest is all text so this is what I got so first a note about interd district transfers we have to be careful I easily make this mistake myself that I you know say inter when I mean intra So first to address interd district transfers transfers

155from outside our district in or from inside our district out both occur. And so it's governed by 5117. It's actually in the back of this packet because this these are in numerical order. And so um it's in the administrative regulation. It gives guidance for um on the second to last page for 13 reasons that the superintendent or design may it does say may approve a transfer in it goes through those and it delineates them. We are very cautious at the high school level about enters in because our high schools are full. you know, the seats are full and so um we just have high school enrollment and the impact would be great. So I took a look. We have currently at as of today, it actually might change um in the next couple of weeks

156because we heard another student is moving um and so it might add another but Valley High School at the moment there are eight students on interd district transfer. Seven of them are for reason 13 here, which is that their parents work at Apple Valley High School. One is for reason seven is that's because that student moved this year during her senior year. And reason seven allows us to let a student finish their senior year at the school where they've attended their whole time. We're just thankful that in that case, sometimes those students don't tell us they move, but this one came in, said she moved, did the change of address, asked for a transfer for just to finish high school. And of course by virtue of this policy it was granted. Granite Hills High School

157similar number. There are eight students. Two of them were actually for reason four. They already had siblings in the district at another school and so we they are there at Granite. And then six are for reason 13. Their parents work at Granite Hills High School. The transfers out to neighboring districts mirror those. is um I didn't get the exact number but we have about that same number people who are Apple Valley residents but who work in neighboring districts and want their children to attend the school where they work and so we do allow that. So that's interest at the high school level at least for the two schools. Um Mr. Smith at Hajesa Premier Academy does have interns from time to time as well. Um, but I didn't see he has any at the moment.

158So, but that that is allowable as well for the same reasons. Intras more complicated. Um, they are governed by 5116.1. And so, the board policy and administrative regulation, they direct us to have a time for submission and it must be posted. And ours is essentially the month of January that schools open. The first day we're back the first January day of school till the end the last school day in January is kind of the window for submission. Um it does require that we consider space available and site capacity in a non-arbitrary manner and essentially we just look at there how many school classrooms are there and how many teachers are in those classrooms and that site capacity a timeline for responding to those requests and then a criteria for consideration and instead of 13 there's

159really five criteria delineated in the intra district transfer policy and And I've paraphrased them here, but you can see them in in detail. And they are to be considered prior to any random selection. One is student leaving a persistently dangerous school. That one doesn't apply to us. We have no such designated uh campuses in Apple Valley. Student who is victim of violent crime. In that case, a student is um allowed to request transfer and we are to grant the transfer uh per number two. And in I think in one circumstance we had that occurred and in at least in my tenure in this office over the last 10 years. Special circumstances little bit vague but it says for example a letter from a licensed professional or court order sibling already in attendance at the school.

160This is important that it's sibling who will be there the same year the student wants to go there. Sometimes it's the fact that well my I have a eighth grade student and a current senior. So, I have a sibling at the at the school. Well, you won't next year have a sibling, so we don't apply it that way. Sibling the year you're asking to attend. And then finally, parent works at the requested school site. Very much like number 13 in the other policy. So, those are the five. Um, in February or so, after the window closes, it's always seems like it's always around Valentine's Day that we sit down and look at those. Um, we consider those first five provisions. Um, most of the accepted transfers fit in those first five. Uh last year for

161Appallet High School it was 11 that were in those first five categories in Granite Hills High School three. That number varies just by virtue of the number and size of the families of those who work at those schools. And then um after priority one through five, remembering that site capacity has to be a consideration and no student currently residing within a school's attendance area shall be displaced by another student transferring from outside the attendance area. Essentially, you can't displace a resident student. Um we also have to consider that if there's space available, these students need six classes. they have to have space available in all of the uh program they would need to be um on track at a high school. So we have to factor in things like a a course load analysis like

162what are the sizes of all the math and English courses in and the elective course they may ask for. We have to consider class size ratios. Uh the collecting collective bargaining agreement has some uh caps for that. And then classroom space in some of the programs. Some of the programs that are um requested um although the cap for that class might be um say 30 something um some of the programs just can't accommodate that number because of the size of the space or the kind of equipment being used. So it does ask for an unbiased and random process to determine. The process we use is we eliminate the names from the requests and we consider the program grade level and the order in which they were received within that January window. And then we simply

163have to look kind of and and at the first one that came in and say, "Okay, that student wants Apple Valley High School or Granite Hills High School. Can we fit them into an English, a math?" For example, if the student requested agricultural engineering, welding, can we fit them into the first year of that program, a PE class, a bio class in foreign language? So, we have to wait until kids are kind of scheduled to do that. And that doesn't happen in February, right? those schedules are being built all through the year as students are choosing their electives. And so this ends up happening closer to the um really close to the end of summer. If there is space in all those classes, then student transfer is granted and then a domino effect happens because

164now a student is vacating six classrooms and so we might have a student who wants to go the other direction and take that set of seats. This year it was 10 students from Appallet High School that were granted a transfer and nine from Granite Hills. And that's almost that part's usually even because at least when we're this full that makes sense. And so after that, the remaining requests are sent a denial letter. And we typically do not continue this process because we do not like having students change school in the middle of the school year um unless there's an unexpected enrollment gap. There have been years when um student enrollment did not materialize after the first week and a half of school and then we were able to go back into the list and continue

165down by order of submission. That has not happened in many years. And so that's just a quick overview of the high school transfer process. >> Okay. Is there any any um anything further Pat? No. >> You got questions? everybody. >> Um I do have questions. Thank you for your presentation, Pat. That was a lot of um interesting information. >> Can I interrupt you real quick? So you guys that are here for public comment, I'm going to move it forward because I see a lot of students here that want to speak. It's 9:30, so as soon as we're done with this topic, I'm going to be I'm going to call for the public comment. So just hang tight. Okay. Thank you. Go ahead. I'm sorry. >> No worries. Um so I'm the one that brought this

166up for discussion. Um it is something that I think um you did a good job um explaining um as far as our practice so far um in the district. My concern with bringing this forward is our board bylaw um or our board policy 5116.1 which is our intrad district open enrollment um policy and um specifically looking at how students are coming into our schools that as you've noticed uh and noted are um at capacity and limited spaces. Um, I want to make sure that we're taking steps to prioritize the students of our district. Um, and I'm sure as the board considers um the data um and the idea that the money we receive from the uh federal government, from the local government um from the state um is intended to service the students in Apple

167Valley first um and prioritize them specifically. So when we look at board policies and the admittance of students even in the idea of um our unbiased and random uh process of selection, I I just would like to um ask the board to consider whether the current way is functioning um if we're truly prioritizing the students of Apple Valley. Um, I was able to kind of look at the numbers a bit and um, and you know, as we like talk about this, it's important to consider there were 241 students denied transfer into Apple Valley High School. These are students within our district being denied transfer to Apple Valley High School. and then 41 students um wanting to access our wonderful art and theater and music programs at Granite Hills High School. Um somehow were not allowing

168the transition of students from one campus to the next which would then have allowed the uh transition of students from the other campus and back again. So, um, that definitely is not being taken into consideration. Um, and I think it's important we we do consider that because we do have different programs at each of our high schools, different uh skill sets, different talents for our students, and they should have every opportunity to be able to access access those programs first. Um, and that's even before we consider interd district. And specifically when we talk about um the idea of staff um uh in our schools and they want um their children at the schools, I totally understand as a teacher. I had my kids in my class, you know, at my school. Um I have I

169definitely think that needs to be prioritized um for our staff. Um, but as far as a sibling of a student outside of our district, well, now they're in our district, so now we're going to let their siblings come. I'm just not sure that should be prioritized like maybe a sibling in our district and they're at this school and so then their sibling can come to the school in the district, right? So, I think we need to think about this in terms of looking at the students of Apple Valley, servicing the students of Apple Valley, and prioritizing them. Um, and from where it stands right now, I just I'm not sure that's being done. >> Okay. Anybody else have any questions? Thank you, Pat. Okay. Okay. I'm going to move on to public comments here. Um

170and then we have a couple other items but um Javier Aleandra Roas Javier is still here. >> Okay. Can bl is it can is it >> I got it. >> Yeah. He's here to talk about start times. Yeah. >> Uh before I start, I'd like to say uh thank you to Mrs. Longshore for suggesting public comments being earlier. I 100% uh support that. I feel it's kind of unfair that not only those with us, those of us with comments have to wait so long to speak. But no offense to any of you guys. I'm grateful for you guys being here, but we don't really got much of an audience. So I'd like to speak to a lot more people. Well, you are online, too. It does get recorded, but >> we have a lot of

171viewers that watch it online. >> Yeah. >> Anyway, go ahead. I'm sorry. >> Uh, anyways, hi. Hello again. I said I'd keep coming back until changes have been made, and I still have first period in at 7 a.m. Uh, if anything, at least I'm consistent. I want you to imagine something. A student walks into class struggling to keep their eyes open. They aren't lazy. They didn't stay up all night playing video games. They're simply a teenager living with a schedule that works against their biology. First period is hard. Every high school uh first period that I've had reflects that. It does not reflect who I am as a person, though. Research so shows that later high school start time is better for teenage mental health, physical health, emotional health, performance, and safety. My own research

172is proving that a majority of students, adults, and educators pled a later start time. The reasons given all state better health and clarity. I can submit these results to you guys if you'd like. Uh yet here we are in Apple Valley Unified School District, a group of students now growing in uh strength and number and support pleading for you to listen. Past personal experiences make me think that if I were asking for a large sum of money for a field trip, perhaps you would be more attentive. But the more I come here, the more it seems you simply just don't care for us students. I know change is hard to make. I know this isn't something that can just happen overnight, you know, but this was a law passed six years ago. You even had

173an entire COVID shutdown to, you know, figure something out about this. And I know there was a lot of stuff going on and there was a lot of stuff to deal with. A lot. I mean, it was a miserable time to be a student. But here I am asking you tonight, are you listening? Are you making plans to make changes? When should high school students expect to feel relieved? Thank you. [Applause] Um, I'm going to give you, if you can come up here real quick, I'm going to give you my cell number and I want you to call me when you get a chance when you get out of school tomorrow. I want to talk to you about this. Just me and you. Okay, hang on. It's late. So, uh, but I will I will

174I know you got to get up. So, call me tomorrow. All right. >> Thank you so much. >> Okay. Thanks. >> All right. We have another one. Is it Silus? Felus. Did I say it right? >> Okay. Silus. >> Uh, hello. My name is Silus. I'm here to speak on the same issues as my friend Kian. Um we're both Granite Hills High School students and uh we recently been promoting a campaign to convince you guys to change our school start times and part of that camp a major part of that campaign has been running a poll just to get the general public opinion about it. Um we had a rate of about 80% yeses and 80 and 20% nos. every single yes or um every single parent that responded to ours responded with a yes

175and about 810en of every single uh faculty member responded with uh in support of our cause. Um and almost all of these answers in support of our cause have long well-ritten paragraph long arguments supporting us. And on the other side of that, those against our cause submitted like one sentence saying, "Oh, I don't want to get out later." We There are mountains of data and evidence backing us up. And the only excuse for the other side of this argument is just convenience. There is no there's no uh sorry, there's no uh there's no positive outcome that comes from keeping our school start times that early in the morning. We acknowledge that this is not an easy change for you guys for you guys to make, but we beckon you to realize that it is a

176necessary one. If you deem the health of thousands of students important, this is a necessary change. If you if you think that facts and data are more compelling than just simple convenience, this will be necessary. If you truly and wholeheartedly care for these students of this school district, this is necessary. The final question I have to share with you guys, are you just hearing us or are you listening? Thank you for your time. [Applause] >> Terry, you're Terry. It's Terry Peak and after Terry will be Steven Cobbs and then Santiago Padilla. First, I'd like to say thank you for getting my name correct. Sorry, I gave my kids different names. >> They got some tough ones. >> We're Celtic, so my kids reflect that. And I also want to say thank you for moving the

177public comment section up. I seem to remember eons ago that public comment section was earlier in the agenda. Um, >> but thank you for getting it going. >> Good evening. Hello again. Isn't it amazing seeing students actively engaging, doing research, and advocating for themselves and for what's right? I am beyond impressed with not just my son, but the rally he's gathering. And it is larger than just the two. They have quite a few at at Granite. Research from the American Academy of Pediatrics shows that teenagers natural sleep cycles during shift during adolescence. Their brains don't release melatonin, the sleep hormone, until later at night. That means even if they try, most teens can't fall asleep early. When school starts at 7:00 a.m., you're asking them to function on six or fewer hours of rest when

178they actually need 8 to 10 or more, depending on the kid. The consequences are serious. These stats are on repeat here. Studies reveal that students who start school later experience better grades, higher test scores, and sharper focus in class. Even more importantly, well-rested teens have lower rates of depression and anxiety. The CDC has also linked later start times to safer driving, reducing car accidents among young drivers. And believe me, this is a concern as every morning when he leaves, I'm watching him on my app, making sure he gets there. Okay. This isn't just about comfort. It's about health and learning. California already recognized this by passing a law requiring most high schools to start no earlier than 8:30. Other states are even beginning to follow. By aligning school schedules with how teenagers bodies and brains

179actually work, we give them the chance to succeed both academically and emotionally. And I know there's a lot going on with contract negotiations, union requests, and everything else that the board deals with on the daily. But if we want our students alert, motivated, and safe, the solution is simple. Let's follow the law and let them start school later. Giving teens the rest they need isn't a luxury. It's an investment in their future. Please help make the change. As I said last month, all of my boys are stellar people. They are, at least to me. My youngest is a game changer, a revolutionary. Viva revolution. Thank you. Steve, welcome. I know this is my second time uh today speaking. I just want to remind you uh earlier uh we took a poll and the ones that

180were responding to the poll, 98% wanted us to keep going um to keep fighting. I'm passionate about that as a chief negotiator, lead negotiator on our side. Um, Tim, I apologize. No offense intended, but when the statement was made just a little bit ago, it sounded a little tonedeaf. When we asked teachers to wait, thinking maybe there might have been an announcement. It was kind of on the par when we were sitting in our negotiation last time and we waited 30 extra minutes to come back for nothing. And there was no extra. The reason I'm passionate about it, I got two things written to me today sent to me and it said, uh, ASV AVUSD community alert. Our schools are sinking our property values. The crisis isn't just in the classroom. I'm not sure who

181wrote this. It's hitting your wallet. Low teacher pay in Apple Valley Unified School District is driving away talented educators leading to high turnover and ultimately hurting your students education, the value of your home. The facts are stark. impact on education. Competitive teacher salaries are directly linked to attracting and retaining highquality teachers which in turn is shown to improve student academic achievement and lower dropout rates. When ABUSD loses high uh you lose experienced teachers to higher paying districts, our students suffer. Said impact on property values. Quality schools are a cornerstone of property values. Home buyers consistently pay a premium to live in districts with strong strong reputations. When a school district struggles to retain experienced staff due to non-competitive pay, its reputation declines, acting as a drag on local real estate prices. ABUSD teachers deserve a

182livable wage and our students deserve the best. It's time to demand better from our school board. What can you do? Share this post to raise awareness. contact the school board and demand competitive pay. Attend the next schoolboard meeting and make your voice heard. And that was one of the things that was said. The second thing was sent to me was another statement of please don't settle without accountability. And so our teachers are feeling this. We're there. We're asking you. I started the night saying please do the right thing. And I again end that tonight. Please do the right thing. We want to move forward. Thank you. Santiago, Padilla, Santiago, do you recognize me? >> I'm your neighbor. You You >> You take care of my house. >> Oh, >> you never see me in a

183suit and not a hat on. Probably >> see you in a suit. You look good, man. >> I see you every day. >> Anyway, I'm here presenting an idea for a change on earbud law. I believe that as students, we deserve not so much of a right, but more of a voice on what laws are enforced against us. And I've interviewed many students across Apple Valley, the Apple Valley High School, and we've come to an understanding that if you have a B+ and 85% in the class, you're doing pretty good. Correct. You should be able to have one earbud in so long as you listen and complete your work, given that the music you're listening to is somewhat school appropriate. A failure to do so or lying about your grade percentage will result in one

184demerit and the week off, regardless of your grade percentage. Any questions? No. >> All right. >> I'm gonna You got a couple minutes. I'm going to tell a story about this young man here. So, he lives across the street from me and one day I'm out getting my mail. It's kind of funny story actually. I'm going out and get my mail and he goes, "Hey, there's a crow in your yard with a broken wing. Can I go over there and get it?" I said, "Yeah, yeah, I'll help you round it up." Long story short, he doesn't find it. Next day, I see it again. I text him and he comes running out. He catches it and he's like, "I want to take care of it." And he's sending me pictures of this crow in his

185room, this big giant crow. And then finally I said, "Well, what happened?" He says, "Well, my grandma made me get rid of it because it was living on my ceiling fan in my bedroom." So, but this guy has such a heart to try to take care of the the this wounded crow and it's still running around the neighborhood now, but it's been what a couple of months now. So, >> but anyway, I appreciate your comments and we'll talk later. >> Santiago, your principal is at the back. Make sure that um Mr. Goodro finds you and has a conversation with you. >> Okay. >> All right. Good job. Thank you. >> That's so that's all we have for public comments. So, uh, we're going to move on to other business here we have, but I appreciate

186all the comments. And, um, >> do we just want to confirm really fast for the record that there's no public comments at the teleconference location? >> Oh, I'm sorry. Anybody online there in your uh, in Austin, Texas that wants to speak? Uh, Maria, >> well, I have to say it's 11:41 p.m. now, and if anybody wants to speak, I haven't seen them. >> Okay. Okay, thanks. All right, >> we're at E1 Footsteps to Freedom 2026 tour dates and that will be Tren Nelson >> as I did last year in order to get direction from the board. I have um provided the um cost per person and information. We do currently have one carryover from this past summer. So, we have one registration already. I just need direction on what you'd like me to do as

187far as budget and providing the tour. >> Maria, you um are passionate about this topic. Do you have anything you want to add? >> I'm just want to know how many did we cover last year so we know and how much will it be if we cover the exact number of teachers again this year if we have the funds? We had six that could enroll because we had a carryover from the previous year. You agreed to pay for an additional five. >> Okay. >> The cost has gone up slightly. Um and the flyer was attached to the board agenda. >> Yeah, I saw that. >> So you need uh tonight from action from the board is >> just direction not action. It's just for so that I can then um provide it back um publicly.

188>> Go ahead and move it forward. And I I agree. Anybody else have anything down there? >> I I just have a question. I I've been on this trip. It's been life-changing and amazing. But I'm wondering the individuals that have gone, have they made lesson plans or shared them or had events where they've utilized u the work from this for our students? >> Well, I can tell you that um the teach the Mr. Tim at High Desert Premiere um is using it just about every day and he actually has piloted the program at High Desert Premiere. the there are some teachers from Apple Valley High School who who went and they are using um the the study that they had to be able to present to the students and from what I understand the students

189are very receptive to the format that they're using. So no, they didn't just go to visit, they came back and they able to uh showcase to their students. >> So >> at least that's what I know. So, the teachers are creating lesson plans and utilizing this in their classroom. >> Correct. >> Are they able to share this with other staff that may want to use lesson plans >> that don't go on the trip perhaps? >> Mrs. Tucker, I believe quite a few and they would know better um sat on the course development of ethnic studies as well. That's correct. >> I'm just wanting to know if there I vision when you spend the amount of money for this and it's an amazing program, but I would like maybe to see something like a Google sharable

190folder of lesson plans that were created that people can use. I mean, I've been on it. I've created lesson plans for it and there's like quite a lot that you can do with that. It just a thought perhaps. >> Okay, we can do that. >> Give direction to have to do that. >> Okay, we can we can deal with that. Um what is the direction the number? Are we sticking with >> five additional? >> I would stick with the original number that >> the five. Yeah. >> Okay. Is that a consensus? >> That's just my opinion. >> Um I had a quick question. Um I've heard wonderful things about this program. Um if we choose to send a team of um six total, but five um that we are paying for. I was wondering if

191I could go, but I would be paying for my own way. So, at no cost to the district. Would that be allowed? >> It's open to others to register. You are welcome to register if that's what you choose to do. Yes. >> Okay. So, I could go with the team. >> What we do is we typically send out the tour dates and we allow them to choose based on their um uh timeline, their summer, what they have available. So, we have had teams that have been gone at different times split up, but we can certainly share with you what who's going when. >> Okay. Very good. Thank you. >> Okay, great. You have direction? >> I do. >> Okay, great. Thank you. Okay, we move back over to board member comments. Um, does anybody have

192any more comments? Renee, is this maybe the time when you want to ask more questions on your information you were provided for your the budget? >> Um, yes, just quick clarification. Thank you, President Raleigh, for bringing us back to that point. Um, so my question was in regards to the 11 million um $420 uh $420,146. So again, 11,420,146. Um I believe we were at the majority of it came in uh through restricted funds. um 10,200,800. Um uh Assistant Soup uh Schulenberg, um thank you for that information. Is this uh normal um as far as your position um as our finances expert um to have $11 million um come through uh three months later? Well, if um if allow me, you had uh submitted this question via email and I'll read an excerpt from that response.

193Um this particular instance is a result of revenue sources being budgeted after the budget was approved by the board. Uh this can be due to several reasons. revenues unknown at time of budget adoption, adjustments to revenue amounts after budget adoption, grant program revenues, and or unearned revenue program carryover, for instance, title one. In this particular instance, Miss Longshore, um the lion share of that 11.4 million was restricted funding. Um, acting on incorrect information, the entire 5-year community schools block grant allocation was budgeted to be received in this year. Um, when we received the clarifying information, the budget has since been revised to include only the community school block grant revenue that will be received in this fiscal year. Grant funds can flow in different ways. Um, sometimes grant funds flow to us as one-time money.

194we we receive all that revenue in one year and have several years to spend it. Um this particular block grant was budgeted in that manner incorrectly. It has been since revised because we will be receiving the community block grant in five annual installments. So we have adjusted our revenue budget accordingly. >> Okay. Thank you so much. So that communication or in this case miscommunication um do you have evidence of that? I'm not sure what you mean. Evidence of that. >> Oh. Um, maybe I'm assured the 11 million um came in because and showed up on our budget because you would someone would have told you that. So, I guess evidence >> we got a grant award a grant award notification from the state of California. >> A grant award. So, are we able to get

195a copy of that? >> I I imagine you could. Yes. >> Okay. Are you able to provide that? >> Uh yes, >> he's not able to provide it tonight, but we certainly know these things down and whatever we can provide and in in the timeline of when they were received, we will do so. >> Absolutely. I'm definitely trying to approach this as reasonably as possible. As you noted, I did email you ahead of time and let you have the time to formulate your response to this. >> Yes. >> Um and also let you know I would be asking about it in open session. Um, so I'm not I all I want is a um assurance that that I will be able to and the board will be able to see evidence of the $11 million

196because that's a lot of money and I'd like to see where how that played out if possible. >> Okay. >> Um, are you able to get that to me? What would be a reasonable amount of time? >> Well, I can provide that to Miss Codell as early as tomorrow. >> Okay, wonderful. Thank you so much. I appreciate that. Um yeah because I was looking at the budgets in past and there was no um unusual activity like that uh before. So like you said it was very unusual activity. >> There has been activity in previous budgets. We are fa we were faced with a little bit different circumstance this year from adopted budget to unodudited actuals. If you do look historically typically the county has not opened up our budget to begin making budget adjustments. um

197prior to unodudited actuals, but the county did open up the budget earlier this year in order to enable districts within San Bernardino County to begin making those adjustments. Uh the director of fiscal service has begun make did begin making those adjustments earlier this year, some of which were reflected when the unudited actual pack packet was printed at the end of August. um that being one adjustment that was done um incorrectly and has been since corrected. >> Okay. Yes, thank you. I I also looked at neighboring districts and it seems like whatever projection is made in May um seems to carry over to um the unodudited actuals released too. >> Yeah. And that's been true for us also in past years. If you look at our packets from adopted budget to unodudited actuals for the past

198several years, you will see very little variance if any from adopted budget to the budget on the unodit actuals doc document because our budget was not available to be adjusted. >> Yes, thank you. And in the future, if there are significant changes like that as a board, are >> are we going to be receiving notice of things like that? um because I feel like, you know, so much information comes at us and we read a lot and um so many things could get missed and so I just want to make sure especially when significant things happen like that that we're alerted um when it's put into the budget or in in this case it sounds like when it needs to be removed. >> Okay. >> Thank you. >> Does any other board member have any

199comments for the second goound here? Yes, I do. >> Go ahead, Maria. I >> I think uh whenever a document is sent back to any one of our board members, um we should all get the exact same document at the same time, just like the superintendent gives us a response when a question has been asked. But it's unfortunate when we get a document that is given to us at the board meeting, we have not had the opportunity to have seen the document. So I'm going to suggest that any document that is given to us at a board meeting, we are going to have to table it until we have had the opportunity as a board to have looked at it. Also, um it is impossible to make a an informed decision on any document that

200we suddenly find out that we have at a board meeting. So I'm that's my going to be my suggestion moving forward. Maria, Maria, that follows the Brown Act as well, meaning anything that is um up for discussion should be publicly posted appropriately for the public to see prior to the board meeting. So, um we're going to have to work on how we get these pieces of information in order to have them agendaized appropriately. >> Okay, great. Um superintendent comments, you have any more? Okay, great. Move on. We have no public hearings at this time. Discussion action session is recommended the board of trustees discuss take action on the following items. Number one, approve the certificate and classified personnel actions as listed. Need a motion and a second. >> So moved. >> Is that Anita? >>

201I'll second it. Second Amanda. Any discussion? Take a roll call vote. Anita Tucker. >> I >> Longore. >> I para >> I. >> Buchanan >> I approve as well. So motion passes or yes that it pass the item passes. 5 Z. Approve the recommendation for requested leave as noted. Uh, I'll make the motion to approve. Do I have a second? >> I'll second. >> Second. Buchanan. Any discussion? Go for roll call. Miss Tucker. >> I. >> Miss Longshore. >> I. >> Miss Opara. >> I. >> Miss. Buchanan. >> I vote I as well. Passes 5-0. Item three. Approve the recommendation for the administrative hearing. chairperson, I'm sorry. >> Before we take a motion on that one, can we separate um the AR from the three exps? >> Okay. So, AR6 2025. >> So, take action

202only on EXP one through two and three. >> Okay. So, the first motion will be exp 202526, EXP 202526, EXP 3. Okay. I'm sorry. One and two. One and two. EXP3. Um, so that's we'll need a motion to approve that. Those three. >> Uh, so moved. >> Buchanan. I'll second it. Okay. Um, Anita Tucker. >> I. >> Renee Longshore. >> I. >> Maria Okara. >> I. >> Amanda Buchanan. >> I. >> And I vote I as well. So it's 50. So we'll go back to AR6 25 26. >> Yes. So I'd like to make a motion that we deny this um annual review case. >> Okay. I'll second that motion. We'll vote on it. Anita Tucker. >> I I >> Renee Longshore >> I. Maria Okara >> I. >> Amanda Buchanan >> I vote I

203as well. Motion passes five. Okay, great. Um, expulsion case exp2. Oh, I'm sorry. We already did those two, three. Okay, we're good. We went one, two, three, and we did the AR as well. Okay, so now we need to move on to four. ratify the purchase of Centennial One Singularity Enterprise MDR bundle from CDW government LLC and manage security operations center MSOC services from Cybertech computer and network services the purchase of this class link renewal license from class link industry so we'll need a motion and there any discussion or questions so moved >> Tucker motion >> oh second >> Maria Okay. And any discussion, >> any questions? >> Yes, I had a question regarding this. It was part of the questions I extended via courtesy email. Um, but I would like to also discuss it

204in open session and have the data here. Uh, my question was, were these costs already factored into the 2526 budget? >> And if if you don't mind, Miss Nelson, I'll attempt to respond. Um, thank you for the question. Uh, this is, um, actually kind of a celebration. Our IT department are, uh, Mr. Buchanan, excellent at maximizing rate, um, rebates to our district. So, um, Class Link is something we already use. It's budgeted as an annual cost. Same with the um, uh, the filtering uh, service that we already use. this now will be those costs that we already incur for the next three years will be 90% rebatable by -ate because he's gone through the work of participating in a cyber security pilot kind of as a result of the the work that's been done at

205the advocacy level. So there will be some extra costs for the cyber security um uh um tool but those will also be irratable and sort of reimburseable up to 90% for the first two or the three years of that. And so um our costs are going to actually go way down over the three years cycle of this purchase. The reason for the ratification is the federal government had a tight timeline for um us to go forward uh do the RFP and then um make a selection prior to this board meeting. But we thought it was such good news that we were going to be saving so much per year for the next three years that we were just very excited to participate in this. So so yes, these are products we use to single sign

206on. That's how class class link gets our kids in without having them enter a new password for every different login. So, but also the filtering is al something we pay for now that cost will go down. >> So, that um thank you very much um super assistant soup schlloer. I appreciate that information. So, does this mean we're going to have um extra funds than in the budget? We will expend less in those line items for the period of time. Actually, e-ates reimburse. So, the money will go out, but then it'll come back in the form of reimbursement over the over the life cycle of this grant. >> Okay. >> The net end will be a benefit. >> The net end. So, we'll see it in the unodudited actuals. >> Gosh, I don't know the cycle

207of exactly when those funds uh get ex get actually. Yeah, it depends on the federal government and when they allocate those -ate funds. >> It's really up to them. >> The FCC, well, they're closed. >> Yeah. Um, thank you for laughing, Karen. >> But, um, we can certainly watch for those and then as they come in, we can report them. >> Okay. Well, well, great. So, and then this is under which uh category would be these funds? They flow in to us without category other than they are re they would come in as a federal >> well the re the -ate funds come as unrestricted federal revenue. >> There you go. >> Thank you. >> Okay. We have a motion and a second on the table. So we'll go ahead and vote for approval. Ratify

208it. Anita Tucker. >> I Renee Longore >> I. Maria Akara >> I. >> Amanda Buchanan >> I vote I as well votes 5-0. Item five, accept and sign the AB1200AB 2756 summary of proposed agreement following formal board action on proposed agreement with California School Employees Association chapter 828 for the 24 25 and 26 school years. I'll make a motion to approve. >> So move second it >> second Maria and If there's no discussion, we can move on to a vote. >> Um, I do have discussion on this item. >> Go ahead. >> Um, I'm just looking at time real quick. I know, um, Trusty Akar brought up concern last time. Do we need to vote to extend the meeting or are we good? >> We have to extend when we hit 10:30. >> 10:30. Okay,

209great. Thank you. >> Okay, let's go ahead and vote. Anita Tucker. >> Oh, I had discussion on it still. That was just the first part. >> Okay. Want to make sure we were honoring Trusty Akara, especially since she's in a different time zone. Um, so my question on this is um in reference to page four of 8 um of the report. Um it references the reserves and specifically looks at uh the ending fund balance of our reserves. It lists it as currently $33,674,480 um and shows the deduction after the cost of this to 28,95,827. My question actually I maybe have two. One is um the balance is shown as a restricted balance of roughly $18 million and then it goes down to the sum balance of roughly $7.6 million. Um and I'm guessing this and

210I I double checked and I looked and I made sure this information is coming from the um unodudited actuals 2425 unodudited actuals. Um and it this is correct. Yes, I'm correct in that. >> Uh yeah, column one um is the budget that appears on the 2425 unodudited actuals document. >> Okay, thank you. Um so in reference to that um in the unodudit actuals there's a certain sum amount of 5,344,427 which is entitled additional reserve to meet board policy 3100 of 5% reserve. Um, from how it's worded, it makes me think that this money, the $5 million roughly, was intended to increase our current reserve of 3% up to 5% reserve. Was that the intention? >> Yes. >> Per board policy. Yes. Thank you. So, this actually caused the reserves to decrease, not increase. Can you

211explain why? >> What caused the reserve to decrease? >> Uh the additional reserve to meet board policy 3100 5% reserve when that was taken out of the reserve or shown to be taken out of the reserve. It was not shown to be added to the reserve. Um, if you're referring to the unodudited actuals document, um, the 5.344 million is a component of the ending fund balance. If you pull out your unodudited actuals and you look at line F2, the total unrestricted ending fund balance at unodudited actuals was $19,125,825.554. All those numbers underneath are components of the ending fund balance. Um that additional reserve is merely um it's it's within that 19 million. >> Yes, thank you. Um however, when that specific amount was named, it made the reserve go down rather than up >> uh

212on the unodited actual document. >> Yes. >> No, ma'am. It did not. It just is merely a part of that reserve. The reserve is still um the unrestricted reserve is 19,125,000 and change. And you have a revolving cash component, stores, prepaid items, other assignments, the 3% reserve for economic uncertainties, and the unassigned unappropriated amount. All those components add up to $19,125,000. >> Yes, >> it did not reduce the ending fund balance. It is a piece of the ending fund balance. So when we reference the reserve for economic times uncertainties, economic uncertainties and a sign of 7 million um 624,21212 for reserve for economic uncertainties. Those are our unrestricted funds, correct? >> Yes. >> Okay. So as those are our unrestricted funds in reserves um and then our um amount is deducted. Um so when we

213have an original cost in our reserves and that $5 million listed as additional reserve to meet board policy is actually deducted from our unrestricted reserves. No, it's a component of the unrestricted reserves. >> Okay. The reason why I'm bringing up this point is because as we consider the math of the cost of this item, um it shows that it's being deducted from the 7,11,387.69. And it shows that it's going to end up as our reserves, unrestricted reserves as $1,265,37510. Is that correct? >> If you're referring to the AB1200 on page 4, um yeah, the cost of the settlement has to be deducted because it's an increased cost over and above what the budget was at united actuals >> from the unrestricted reserves. >> Well, yes, >> that is listed after we deducted the the additional

2145%. the additional to meet 5% board policy for reserve. So it shows after we again now deduct the cost for this um settlement that we're at 1,265,000 but according to my math it seems we should be at 8,461,854.88. So the reflection of that money going away causes quite the difference in in the imbalance here. And that's a concern for me because I feel like this money of the 5,344,427 um needs to be accounted for if we're going to say we're only going to have $1,265,37510 left. Um right now, as I see it on this paper, it's just the money is just it just went away. It's gone. Um, and I understand what you're saying about, oh no, the unrestricted reserves are still there. I understand the unrestricted reserves are at the top, but then as

215we go down and look at the individual um line items, that's where we see the movement of three line items to assets. And then we see the removal of this one line item labeled additional reserve to meet board policy have 5% reserve going away. But I don't see where it went. So I'm not sure where it's Maybe you can point that out to me where exactly. >> So it sounds Miss Long Shore, it sounds like you're combining the unodudited actuals document where you pulled the 5.3 million number because that number does not appear anywhere on page four in the multi-year projection. So you're looking at two different things. Well, because on if if the board would like, I can project so we can all see page four of the AB1200 document if you'd like and

216I can attempt to walk. >> I don't know except for the rest of the board. It sounds like you're >> you guys are Mr. >> I don't agree with anything that Matt says on this budget. So, I don't know what >> Well, it's not that I don't agree with it. Well, you're >> Well, Mr. Raleigh, if I could give a quick summary explanation for the AB1200 document for page 4, perhaps I can go ahead attempt to clear it up. >> Okay. >> The the column one of course is the budget numbers from the unodudited actuals document. Um, you pull those forward, as you mentioned, the ending fund balance was $33,674,480. The numbers below that are all components of the ending fund balance. The 165,000, the 18 million restricted, the assigned balance of 671,000, the reserve

217for economic uncertainties of 7.6 million, and then unassigned unappropriated of 7 million. The cost of the settlement or the projected cost of this particular settlement, you see in column two, it's about $5.6 million. So, and what we're what you're seeing there in column two, since we're spending more, the reserve for economic uncertainties 97.89 has to be increased by 167,359 because that is calculated as 3% of total expenditures. That's the 3% required reserve. So, yes, since we are spending $5.6 6 million more with no additional revenue. That means we are deficit spending by that $5.746 million at the bottom of column 2. And it can't come out of the restricted ending fund balance. So it does have to come from the unassigned unappropriated, thus reducing our overall ending fund balance from 33.6 million to 28.1 million.

218And then under that 28.1 million you'll see the components 165,000 a non-spendable 18.2 restricted 671,000 assigned the reserve for economic uncertainties increased from 7.624 to 7.791 because our expenditures went up and that's calculated as 3% of expenditures and transfers out. And then the remainder of that 28 million is 1.265 265 million of unassigned unappropriated ending fund balance. >> Um, thank you for that explanation. So, my question still remains. We have an unrestricted um fund balance of $19,125,825.554. Roughly 4 million were was moved to assets. Um but under um the F2D um the roughly 5 million that we're talking about that's still unanswered as far as where did it go. The reason why that's important to answer is because we cannot talk about the remaining um unrestricted um monies that we're dealing with here unless we

219have that number correct. And if that number is correct, as you say, it's you say it's $7,11,387.69, but I'm saying shouldn't we be saying that there should be that additional $5,344,000 $427? Miss Longshore when if on the AB1200 document you look up at the top there's no additional revenues to cover the additional expenditures of this proposed settlement. So when we're spending more than we're getting our ending fund balance is going to reduce therefore reducing the unrestricted portion of our ending fund balance. Going back to the UA document, the UA document doesn't contain any of the settlement numbers. That is prior to any settlement. So the AB1200 starts with the budget as listed on the UA document, not the unodudited actuals. Starts with the budget side. The unodudited actuals, that 5.3 million you mentioned, is merely

220a component of the ending fund balance. On the budget side of the unodudit actuals document, you'll see that same number. It's not 5.3 million anymore. It's 5,82,680 on the budget side. It's less because the expenditures are less at that budget and that's 2% of expenditures. It's a part of the ending fund balance that fluctuates. It's an assignment within the ending fund balance that fluctuates depending on total expenditures and transfers out. >> Yes. And so again, that $5 million should make the funds go up. >> The $5 million is it's it it's part of the ending fund balance. It's it's a piece. If you have a savings account and you have 150 bucks in your savings account and you have 50 bucks dedicated to this and 50 bucks dedicated to that and 50 bucks dedicated to

221that and then you bring in revenue and you spend more than you got, your $150 balance is going to go down. Those those are pieces of the ending fund balance. It's not extra money. It's not a revenue. It's not an expense. It's a component of the ending fund balance. Um I understand um that you're saying it's an expense. >> It's not an expense component, but it's a component, but it's being subtracted. >> It's not being subtracted. >> Okay. >> Where is it being subtracted? >> That's okay. We can we can definitely go over this. We can project the um papers. I think it's going to be easier to explain maybe if >> what would you like what would you like me to project >> right now? >> Yes. Oh, okay. Um, we can project. >>

222I can't project something you've created, ma'am. I can only >> Can I just ask a quick question? >> Okay. The unuded actuals then. >> You want to project the unodudited actuals, doc? >> Hang on, Maria. They're still arguing back and forth about the Hang on. You have a question, Maria? >> Yeah. Um, and I'm just asking, you know, what we're going back and forth. It it it seems like we're talking about two different things. It seems like we're talking about um a budget that has been set out, but they are moving is still moving. So, as we set out the budget and it was approved, bills are coming in and we're going to be paying those bills and so it's not reflected. Am I missing something? Because that's what I'm following. >> Yes. So, what

223we're looking at here, Trustee Yakpara, is our reserves for our district. Um, so the reserves are is a money account that's listed as money we have in our in our district in our funds. Um what we're referring to is an um one of the pieces of the reserves that it's going to be as duly noted appropriated as an additional reserve to meet board policy but it's shown to be taken away from the overall unrestricted reserves. So, if it's supposed to be added to the unrestricted reserves to meet board policy of 5%. My question is why are we taking it away? Because when we take it away, it changes the numbers. >> Renee, are you looking at it because it's in red and in parentheses that it's a deduction? Is that what you're you're I'm just

224trying to follow because I think Matt has pulled up a different document than what you're looking at. Um >> this is the UAS. >> So this is the unodudited actuals. >> Yes. >> Okay. So the unodudited actuals are on the left hand side and the 2526 budget are on the right hand side. >> The 2526 budget as of August, the end of August when this was printed. Yes. >> Okay. So if we look on the left hand side, you can see >> So I'll move my cursor over here. You're talking about this. >> Yeah. That number right there. Yes. >> So this is an under unodudited actuals and it shows that our entire sum which is up at uh up at F2 >> right here 19 million. >> Yep. 19 million. >> Okay. And then

225you can see the next line 40,000. Yes. >> The next line 200 something 200 something. >> 267,000. >> Sorry that is some small script. And then the one below it 3 million. the prepaid items. >> Yes. >> Those three items get taken out of that 19 million and they get put into assets. >> Um and then as you go down further, we see 0000 and then we see bam, the six million. Okay, that 6 million is a lump sum of the two numbers underneath it. So one is the unrestricted lottery. That's the 671 you see uh listed right here on um the paper we're looking at in front of us that we're considering. But the other number is the 5,344. >> Yes. >> Okay. So all of those numbers added up 40, you know, all

226the way down are subtracted from that 19 million and end up looking like we have reserves of 8 million. You can see all the way down to the bottom. >> Actually, if you take the 19,125,8254, that is our unrestricted ending fund balance and everything below it is a component of that. So, if you take the they're all within that $19,125,000, the 40,000 plus the 267 plus the 3.9 plus the 6.6. And as you said, these two numbers are included within that 6.6. So we don't want to add those in. Then you add the eight and you add the 175,000 and that all adds up to $19,125,825. They're all pieces of the ending fund balance. >> Okay. If we look over on the budget side, you'll see that 19,125,000 carries over to this line because it

227is now the beginning fund balance in the budget year. Our ending fund balance is now 15.4 million. And again, these are all the components of the ending fund balance. The other assignment has been reduced and this number was reduced from 5.3 to 5.082 082 because in the budget year when this particular budget was produced the expenditures were reduced. So the 3% required reserve of 8 is now 7.6 and the 2% to meet board policy went from 5.3 to 5.08. Again the 40, the 125, the 5.7, the 7.6, and the 1.9 will add up to 15.471. Thank you for that explanation. Certainly. So, as we look at the unodudited actuals because that's what's already happened. You can see where we took that additional reserve to meet board policy >> and it just it showed like it

228was it didn't go anywhere. It like >> it like subtracted. So, as you go down to the bottom to 97, >> what number is that? I have no idea. line item 9769. Is that right? All that's taken up from the bottom. >> Yes. 97.89. >> Yeah. 97.89. So that number is the one we're looking at. That number, but on the budget side is what's listed on this document. So that number is what we're subtracting the cost for thisou from. Correct. >> You're now on the AB1200 document. >> Yes. So that number is what we're subtracting the 5,746 from for this cost with CSEA. >> So right there, >> this >> Yes. >> the 7.6 million. >> Yes. Well, it says 7.624212 and then right below it 7011 38769. And then it shows we're subtracting the

229cost for the CSCA. And then it shows our remaining balance for that reserves is 1,265,375. >> The remaining balance of the unassigned unappropriated portion of the ending fund balance is reduced. Yes. >> Right. So where is that 5% reserve we keep talking about? >> Uh we don't have it. You see our our reserve is now only three and a half%. >> Right? >> Because we have spent an additional 5.6 million in the budget year that wasn't part of the adopted budget. So that reduces our ending fund balance because we have not recognized any additional revenue since that budget was produced. >> Okay. But that additional reserve had to be taken out of the unrestricted fund in order to make it 7,11,387. >> The additional reserve was not taken out. The expenditures from the proposed settlement

230reduce the ending fund balance. >> Uh, no. I understand what you're saying, but are you understanding what I'm saying? >> No. Okay. Then um I'm not sure how to explain it other than when we have an additional reserve to meet board policy and a number is assigned to that, >> it should make it go up, not down. And so when it goes down and we use those numbers on a document >> as if it had gone down >> when you saw on the last one, go ahead and go back. if it didn't go down, but you showed it was going down. But you said, "Oh, but look, when we came to the budget, look, it's it's there. It didn't go anywhere." But >> Miss Long short, the budget on the UA document does not include

231any of the expenses related to this settlement with CSEA. >> It is not there. >> Understand that. >> I understand that. So, what I'm looking at is the money that was supposed to cause our reserves to go up. >> It doesn't cause our reserve to go up. It's a component of our existing reserve to meet board policy which states we will have a 5% unrestricted unassigned reserve. >> So 5% is what? >> Well, I would add that 5.082 82 and the 7.624 because that 7.624 is 3% and 5.082 is 2%. So what's that about? 12 million um 76,000. I'm just doing this quick in my head. I'm sorry. 77,000 [Music] approximately. >> Okay. So should that be on here rather than taken away? Well, it should be per board policy. However, with the settlement that

232the board gave us direction to negotiate, um it facilitated $5.6 million of additional costs in the budget year, which is reduces our ending fund balance. >> Okay. So, I I just feel like we're talking in circles here. I feel like I'm making it very clear we have $19 million in reserves. Um I feel like this board reserve this additional reserve to meet board policy the 5% reserve funds of five roughly $5.3 million is um is there but it's not increasing the final number. So um >> that's correct. It does not increase the ending fund balance. It's a part of the ending fund balance, >> but the money is supposed to be 19 million. And then if we're increasing it by to meet 5% >> we're not increasing the 19 million. >> Can I make a

233point of privilege real quick? >> It is now 10:30. >> 10:30. >> Okay. Very good. 10:28. But >> well, but we have to do it beforehand. Yeah. So, >> not to interrupt, but >> Sure. >> Um, do you want to take over or do you want How long do you want to extend for? >> Well, we have to definitely go back into close session because we have some uh litigation that we have to has to be done tonight. So, um I think we're we're done with this um this budget issue right now. I think Renee, if you have more questions, maybe you should just meet with Matt in the office and maybe he can you guys can come to an understanding on it and then you can bring it back to the board um at

234another time and because I think that's what you want to do is you want the the board to understand what you're bringing up, but I don't think it's going to occur tonight. But um anyway, so is there >> what's that? We yeah, we do have a motion and a second on this already. So >> to what? For >> to approve. >> So for this, could I um suggest we um make a motion to add a special session to go over finances? >> No. We have a motion on the table to accept and sign this. And um I did I did discuss with you earlier just my um over the telephone that that would be an option that we could do is >> um call a special meeting to discuss yes this issue that you want

235to bring forward because I know you're very passionate about this >> and you want to show that this money that you believe is there is there so u we can do Okay, thank you. >> I'll put that together for you. >> Wonderful. Thank you so much. I'd like to add that our CSBA board member um our board director has also offered to send us somebody >> right to be there as well. >> I had brought that up with Renee and she didn't want to go down that route. She think she wanted >> I would like things to be done in open session. >> They would have to. This is not a close session discussion and I would recommend that we do have a third party that facilitates it. so that we don't continue to have

236>> this back and forth. >> The back and forth. >> Yeah. >> Because there's not trust. >> Okay. So, let's go ahead. We have a motion and a second to accept and sign AB1200. And um we've had a lot of discussion on it. So, I'm going to ask for a roll call vote here. So, Anita Tucker. >> I Renee. >> I'm going to go nay because the numbers just aren't lining up. >> Okay. Maria Alpara >> I >> Amanda Buchanan >> I >> and I vote I as well. Okay, great. So I will put something together for this budget issue for you. >> Thank you so much, President Raleigh. >> Okay. Um Okay, we need to extend our meeting. So um let's go ahead and extend. We should be able to wrap it up in

237an hour. So I'll make the motion. Do we need a motion and a second to approve? So, I'll make the motion to extend to 11:30. Uh, do we have a second? >> Okay. And we'll do a roll call real quick. Anita >> I. >> Renee >> I. >> Amanda >> I. >> Maria. >> Nay. >> Okay. Good night. Sorry, I'm just kidding. I vote yes as well. So we will um go to consent item J. Uh is recommended the board of trustees consider approving a number. So we have items for consent 1 through 22. And I'll make the motion that we approve items 1 through 22 on consent. Do we have a second? >> I'll second it. >> A second. Amanda, any discussion? Um, are we going to be able to pull any? >> You

238can pull whatever you like. >> Okay. I'd like to pull number two and number 22. >> Two and 22. Okay. So, I'm going to amend the motion to approve items 1 through 21 minus number two. So, one 345 through 21. >> I'll motion. Do we have a a second to that amendment? >> I will second that. >> Okay. I'll take a roll call. Anita, >> hi. >> Renee, >> hi. >> Maria, >> she still there. >> I guess she's not. So, we will >> Hi. >> I have to I'm still here. >> Okay, >> hang with us. Amanda, >> I will I as well. Okay, so we pulled two. So, I'm going to turn this over to Tren for item two. >> What's your What's your question? I'm sorry. >> Oh. Okay. So, my question

239on number two, um it was noted in our minutes. By the way, um Kylie, um they were more comprehensive this month. I would like to thank you for your all all your hard work and your diligence in that. My question is on um E4 in the notes. Um it says trustee Longshore noted that they would that my document would be available online. Um I said that with the intent of understanding that usually my uh spreadsheets are scanned and put into uh the minutes. Um but they were not scanned in uh this time and I'm not sure why. Um, I don't know if you could answer that for me or um, but I if if they're not going to be scanned in, then I would like that to be removed so people are not thinking or

240looking for a an electronic copy of my spreadsheet. >> Sure. Um, I can provide your response to that um or you with response to that. And the reason being is in the past you had agendaized items that you prepared um something for such as um the equitable access across the campuses and things of that nature. It was an agenda item that the board considered um item I believe you said it was E4. I don't have it in front of me to verify that. Uh it was Matt Schulenberg's presentation and so the attachment for consideration that the board um took action on was Mr. Mr. Schulenberg's document which was agendaized. Um, additionally, you provided handouts and you referenced I believe that they were available online. I am unsure where that was. So, I just indicated that

241um as it seemed that maybe you had a place that you were putting those out for the public um but I didn't have an agenda item for you to present that evening. >> Okay. Thank you. that that provides clarification. So, are you not intending to scan in that document then? >> No, I did include Mr. Schulenberg's presentation that the board took action on. Um, but I did not include any additional handouts that were non-aggendaized items um that no action was taken on for that evening. >> Okay. Since that's in reference to it, is there any way you can scan that in and have that available? It's not an agenda item. So I would not approve anything that's not agendaized scanning into the uh the record. That's just my opinion though. But you guys, it's pleasure

242of the board. >> I agree. >> Okay. Anybody else? Maria, >> I'd say no. Um I think we need to get back to the business of how we do business as a board. anything that the board is presenting to the public because this is what the board meeting is about is the meeting of the board and the the public is invited. It's not a city council meeting is a meeting of the board. So anything we are presenting has to be on the packet that the public gets to see well in advance before we have this meeting. So any other thing that is presented during the meeting, we'll just have to table it and then when we have the opportunity to decide or discuss it as a board because one person is not the board and

243I just keep going back to it and until the five of us or at least the majority of us have opportunity to have seen the document and have the opportunity to have visited the document, I say no. We will not put anything that is brought to us last minute or at the board meeting and the board hasn't have the privilege of seeing that document ahead of time. That's how it's always been done and that's how I intend that we continue to do so. >> Okay. So, there's no support for that Renee. So, you want to um what's your question on 22? >> Okay. Can we hear from Trusty Tucker as well? >> Well, there's three that don't want to support it. So, but yeah, we can hear from Anita. I don't see any harm in

244having it posted personally. >> And if we decide as a board not to post that, um, can we amend that to show because I I said it because it was my understanding that everything I was providing was being scanned and uploaded and available online. I just don't want our constituents misled that it's somewhere online when it's not. >> I only referenced that it was available online because that is what you indicated. Um I can't put anything into a board packet that I haven't been provided when I post the agenda to the public. Um so I'm only able to provide to the public the items that are put into the draft agenda that is set. Um, and the content that the board votes on would be the content that would be the official minutes and records

245of the board action of that evening. >> Okay. So, it couldn't it can't be corrected. >> So, that >> that would be it's it's not a record of my meeting. It's it's a record of your guys's meeting. And so, that would be something that would come from the board. Um, but I typically would not place anything in the minutes that was not on the agenda that the board did not take action on. >> Renee, we we've answered it. There's not any support. So, don't badger Kylie about putting things in. It's the board direction to do this. So, let's move on. Go to 22. >> No, I was not. Yeah, I was not badgering Kylie just for clarification. I am just asking if there could be clarification. employee why she's not putting things in when it's

246a board direction not to put it in. So >> move on. >> Okay. So I I think we really need to function in a healthy way as a board. And when we talk about um giving Kylie direction, if we are not supposed to be asking Kylie questions or we are not supposed to be giving Kylie direction, it should be across the board. >> You're the only one that's giving her direction. Nobody else is >> okay. So, as noted um last month in our board meeting, um it was read out as we tried to change the agenda for the board meeting. I believe it was read out by you, uh President Raleigh, um the statement that Kylie had prepared at the request of Trustee Buchanan to rearrange the agenda. Um, so I am not the only

247one that asks. >> I don't know what you're speaking of. >> You don't know what I'm talking about. >> Move on to 22, will you please? It's really late. We only have 45 minutes. We have to go back in close session. >> Okay. I'm just asking the same courtesy be extended to all board members because we are an equal functioning body. >> I'm not saying you're not. Just move on to 22. What is your question on 22? Um, on the accounts payable warrant register, I noticed that the funds are divided into funds one through 40. Um, and this is done every month, I understand. Um, are there any is there any further specification in that? Um, other than like where it's going specifically, like if I wanted to track it, um, and the funds that

248we're spending every month, is there I know there's a long number and it denotes the fund at the beginning of it, but do any of those other numbers denote exactly where it might be going in the uh, budget? That long stringing numbers uh corresponds to the standardized account code structure which identifies the budget line the payment is against. Yes. >> Goal function object the school and the >> fund resource year goal function object school management both. So showing showing where it shows up on our actual budget like as far as when it gets spent down. >> That's the budget line that is being charged for that particular warrant. Yes. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Okay. So we need a a motion to vote on item two and 22 on consent. I'll make the motion to

249approve. We have a second. >> I'll second. >> Maria second. So we'll go through roll call. Anita Tucker >> I. >> Renee Longshore. >> I. >> Maria Opara. >> I. >> Mandy Buchanan. I vote I as well. >> That was slow. >> I know. Okay. So, we're through consent and we are on to a second close session. And we do need to go back into close session for several items. So, we'll need a motion to go back in. I'll make the motion. >> Second. >> We have a second by Anita. Okay. Renee Longshore. >> I Yes. No. >> I >> Okay, Anita. >> I Oh, we're going in a random order. >> Yeah, I'm sorry. I pulled it out of order. Maria, >> I Amanda, >> I vote I as well. Okay, we're back into

250close session and we'll try to get out by 11:30. And President Riley, just for the record, you guys are going back into close session for close session agenda items B2 through B9. And the time is 10:43. >> Correct. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Fine. I'm hanging up. >> Okay, >> we are five. >> Okay, we'll call this back to order. And we have a we got to do roll call again. Okay. I'm here. Amanda, >> I'm here. >> Maria, you're here. >> Yes, sir. >> Renee, >> here. >> Anita, >> here. >> All right. Clerk shall read the report of any action taken in close session. And it's up to you. Go ahead, Amanda. It's all yours. In close close session, the board of trustees took action in support of the following recommendation from the

251superintendent. Item B3, conference on litigation, government code section 54954.5D and 54956.95 E Delgado versus AVUSD. On a motion by Amanda Buchanan, seconded by Rick Raleigh, the board voted unanimously to deny the claim dated September 12th, 2025 and amended claim dated September 19th, 2025 of Erica J. Delgado. In closed session, the board of trustees took action in support of the following recommendation from the superintendent. B7 Conference with labor negotiator. On a motion by Rick Raleigh, seconded by Maria Aara, the board voted unanimously to approve the tenative agreement with the California School Employees Association, CSEA, Chapter 828, dated September 5th, 2025, regarding total compensation for the 2024 25 and the school years. And item B8, conference with labor negotiator. On a motion by Rick Raleigh, seconded by Anita Tucker, the board voted unanimously to approve increasing the

252compensation of all unrepresented employees with the same offer agreed to with CSEA as follows. for 2024 2025 a one-time off-schedule payment of 3% of the 2024 2025 earned base salary for all current unrepresented employees to maintain the new base salaries 3% shall be added to each unrepresented salary schedule affected effective July 1st 2025 for the 2025 2026 school year all unrepresented salary schedules shall be increased by an additional 3% also effective July 1st 2025. The unrepresented salary schedules include exempt classified management salary schedule non-exempt classified supervisory and confidential salary schedule, supervisory school nurse salary schedule, certificated management salary schedule. This salary increase does not include the assistant superintendent nor the superintendent. An additional increment to the longevity schedule beginning year 30 at 16% of base salary effective January 1st, 2026. The health and welfare contribution

253shall be increased as follows. Employee only $11,688. Employee plus one, $22,152. Employee plus family, $28,000. Uh, $432, sir. And that is all of them. >> Okay. It moves us on to future agenda items. Does anyone on the board have anything they want to put on a future agenda? >> Um, yes, I do. So, I have two items I'm going to uh put a request in for. >> What is it? >> Um number one, um Auda brought up a concern with um salary changing on our um budget 2526 budget. Um they noted a change in um certificated teacher salaries, certificated pupil ser support salaries, certificated supervisors, administrators and other certificated salaries. When I looked classified has the same sort of um change up going on with the percentage um of those salaries. Um so I would

254like a list a print out of uh salaries of these individuals in these units both previously and current what their salary was before this change and what their salary is now. Also a list of duties um previous and current. and I would like it to be put on an agenda um as a a discussion information agenda item to review. >> For clarification, people's um jobs did not change. This was a movement of where they were being um assigned for payment out of the budget versus where they should have been. So, um I don't think that that will give you any detail. What you what you probably are wanting I hope is to just know who the people are that were actually moved from each of those categories. >> Well, if I could get a print

255out of their salary and if there was any salary change or if it stayed consistent, it would just be both places, I suppose. And then and if if their list of duties changed at all. the list of duties did not well okay I'm just >> okay so we if list of duties did not change you could just say no no no change >> I don't uh we have to have consensus to move this forward I don't agree that it's necessary to have that information but it's up to the rest of the board >> um adding more presentations because I know there are certain presentations that have to be scheduled throughout the year I'm just it seems like That's something that could be provided to us like in an email like a confidential board update. >>

256Okay. Anybody else? >> Maria, >> are I'm sorry. Are you wanting this as a presentation >> to do that or the information >> um a discussion information item? I'd like to be able to discuss what happened when we end receive the data. >> I I I don't have a problem with doing that for transparency. >> Maria, you there? >> She on your phone. >> Maria, >> I do not know um what it will do for us. Um, so no. >> Okay. So there's no consensus to put that on. Anything else that you have, Renee? >> Um, okay. Are we going to be able to get the data? >> No, there's no there's no we don't see a need for the data. >> Okay. Um, well, considering this is public knowledge, I'm going to put in

257for a public records request for this data. I do think and I will repeat it as necessary as a board. I think it's important that we're informed, keeping an eye on how um things are changing and then wanting to be informed when they change. I don't think that's a bad thing and I' I'd really like to uh just encourage the continued thought on that. Um, the other thing I would like to uh request that we put as an a discussion action item, board policy 5116.1 needs to be uh reviewed and updated given the information we were provided with today, including the information I provided before on the topic of intrad district open enrollment. >> Didn't we just discuss this earlier today? This would be a dis uh discussion action item. Board policy uh states that

258it needs to be reviewed and updated. Again, I disagree that this needs to be an agenda item. It's pleasure of the board though. >> What are we updating? Um we're considering um whether we're prioritizing the students of Apple Valley and um if the board decides that you know things are good the way it is of course then we would just be updating the board policy as is. But either way it needs to be updated >> just seems like a waste of time. We have a lot on our plate. You know, I think that these items are just >> so time consuming for everyone involved that it's just minutia at this point. So, I I would argue that we don't need to we had a presentation on it earlier today. It was clear from Sloer's report

259what what the issue what what the policy is and what's occurring. So, I think I have enough information. >> I do as well. >> Okay. Maria >> now this policy that we are using now has it been it's already been cleared by CSVA right >> um I am looking at the CSVA sample policy um right now I believe the number that was indicated was board policy 5116.1 was that correct okay >> um it does not show an update since 2019 that CSBA has provided any direction um to change this policy. >> Okay. >> It doesn't it doesn't wouldn't hurt us to look at the policy and see if CSBA will give us guidance. Uh maybe it's one of those that is gone under the radar and CSBA to give us a guidance, but I don't

260see how we should put it in a in a in our next agenda or agenda. I think we should wait to hear from CSBA first because that's who who sends us the blueprint. Yes. >> Okay. Thank you. Okay, Renee, there's no support to put that on for an agenda item. >> Okay. I would like to just point out that agenda items that I propose are voted on by the board. Other agenda items proposed by other board members are not voted on and just added to the agenda. This concerns me as an equally standing board member. That again, the rules do not apply across the board. >> Well, that's not the case. You need a you need um it's not really a vote. It's just a consensus and there's no consensus to put that on. So

261>> there is no consensus for other agenda items by other board members that were placed on the agenda. >> Yeah, there is. You mistaken, but anyway, is there anything else you want to do? >> Um, I want to encourage the board. >> No, I'm talking about agenda items >> to consider future agenda items and whether um they're doing their due diligence. Um, if we're doing our due diligence as a board discussing these, this is probably the most important part about being a school board. And if we keep closing doors, it doesn't leave room for information. It doesn't leave room for discussion. It doesn't leave room for opportunity of improvement. And I think we're in a place where we definitely need improvement. >> Okay. Okay. It takes us to adjournment. Um, do we have a motion

262to adjurnn? >> So moved. >> Amanda, we have a second. I'll second. adjournment. Maria I mean I'm sorry Anita >> I >> Renee >> I >> Maria >> I >> Amanda >> I >> and I vote I okay we are adjourned. Thank you everyone for your patience.