001Excellent. Back to Rick Bean at 5:03 p.m. um report out of close session. In closed session, the board took um took to table a claim of damage for claim number 318029. That is all. We go to presentations. We're excited to showcase the students hard work tonight [clears throat] to help us create the best possible environment for them. Please double check that your phones are set to silent. We are recording tonight's session for our YouTube channel and our mics are sensitive enough to pick up every smallest sound. Once the presentation wrapped up, we love to have the students join the board up front or group photo afterwards. We're clear after we clear the floor so you all can get some perfect shots of your family for your family's album as well. All right, Mar fine arts.
002>> Hi, [clears throat] excuse my voice. I've been a little under the weather, but um good evening. We are the third grade team from Fine Arts Academy. During the months of December and January, students engaged in a unit of study focused on how various countries around the world celebrate the holiday season. Through this work, students examine values or cultural difference traditions and significance of holiday artifacts and the values that are important within each culture. We appreciate the opportunity to share our students learning with this with you this evening and hope you enjoy our presentation. So, first we're going to go ahead and start with Mexico. Come on up. >> [clears throat] >> The country I am presetting is Mexico. This pinsetta re represents Mexico. In Mexico, children celebrate Las Posades. Children spend nine days traveling
003from house to house reenacting the first Christmas. At the last house they celebrate by having the a fiesta with a fian. Wayneas are a traditional Christmas decoration. Navidida, Merry Christmas. My name is Maria. Mama is making tamales downstairs and they smell delicious. Tomorrow, my brother and I are celebrating Las Posales with our friends. I don't get to dress up as Mary this year because I am not old enough. But at the end, we get to have a fiesta. I hope I break the pin pinata this year. >> The country I am presenting is Germany. This gingerbread house represents Germany. Germany [clears throat] children like to countdown to Christmas using an advent calendar. Using these counters have small flaps counting candies that children can open from December 1st until Christmas. Gingerbread houses are a popular Christmas
004treat. Hello, my name is Hans. I live in Germany. It is so cold here today. We just made a fire and my mom is baking gingerbread pieces. When she is finished, we're going to decorate gingerbread houses. And boy, I can't wait for Christmas to be here. I think the buzz I think the oven is buzzing. The country I'm representing is Italy. This labana poem craft represents Italy. In Italy, children wait until January 6 to get presents from Labufana. Labufana is a kind witch who who is said to still be looking for baby Jesus. Children spend time with their families feasting, singing, and reciting Christmas poems. Patro. Hello, my name is Bella. I live in Italy with my family. We are getting ready to celebrate Christmas here. Instead of merry Christmas, we we say ban. I
005just help papa set up the nativity scene. Well, mama roast chestnuts. They are my favorite >> Christmas tree. What is yours? Hope you have a happy happy holiday, Eddios. >> [laughter] >> The country I'm presenting is Germany. This letter to Santa represents Greenland. Greenland is one of the closest countries to the North Pole. Places in Greenland are so cold that Christmas trees can't grow there. They eat my my t which is whale my t my tick which is whale skin with lover inside. Family families leave Christmas decorations up until January 6. Hello. Merry Christmas. My name my name is Mate. I live in Greenland. My teacher told me today that we live very close to the North Pole. I wonder if that means Santa will visit my house first. It is very cold here. So
006cold that we have to use an artificial Christmas tree. It's It is also very dark here. We don't get any sunlight during the winter. A lot of people hang a star that lights up in one of their windows. I'm going to help do that now. I'm presenting is France. This P represents France. In French, children go Santa pee on the road. Virgin she was out on Christmas Eve so that pee on the road can f them toys, nuts and fruit spend time with their families feasting and singing Christmas carols. Joel and No. That is how we say merry Christmas on. My name is Pi. the country we in my country we wait for piano to visit us on Christmas sometimes we leave our shoes out and he fills them with candy [snorts] what do you
007call piano I'm getting ready to go sing Christmas carols with my family my father is and do you have a favorite Christmas song I have to go my mom's RV. >> The country I am presenting is the Netherlands. This shoe represents the Netherlands. In the Netherlands, children call Santa Claus. Children leave their shoes out on December 5th so that they can be filled with toys and candy on Christmas Day. Children spend time with their families and enjoy a special meal. Merry Christmas from the Netherlands. My name is Anika. Today is December 5th. It is St. Nicholas Day. Instead of exchanging gifts on Christmas, we do it today. I hope that I get the book I have been wanting to read. We are opening presents, sharing a special meal, and then going to a parade where
008we will see Santa. I need to hurry and get ready. Zel Crest Fest. The country I'm presenting is America. This Christmas tree represents America. In America, children celebrate Christmas in many ways. Children laid milk and cookies out for Santa on Christmas Eve. On Christmas morning, children open their presents with their families beside their Christmas tree. Merry Christmas. My name is Emma and I live inville, Florida. I have been talking to my friends in my class about Christmas. We all have such different and special Christmas traditions. Some of my friends have families who come from other parts of the world. Tonight, I am baking cookies with my mom and sister. We are going to decorate them with Christmas sprinkles and leave them out with milk for Santa. The country I am presenting is Canada. This moose
009represents Canada. In Canada, it is very cold on Christmas. Skiing is a popular outdoor activity. Children like to send Christmas cookies and cards to their friends and family. A popular tree is a chocolate cake. Hello from Canada. My name is Wayne. I just finished hockey practice for my brothers. Hockey is a popular sport here. We we are starting to celebrate Christmas here. I can't wait for my aunt to bring the chocolate you love over for Christmas desserts. I have to run. Mom is calling my downstairs to sign all of our Christmas cards. She just loves to send them to everyone. The country presents nesting dolls are present with the English grandfather frosted more gifts for the new year. They celebrate Christmas on January 7. I have a drink made of boiled fruit and honey called
010bizarre after the Christmas meal. Merry Christmas from my name is I am 10 years old and a few minutes no one is taking you to what you call spend the evening next to the fire. She will tell me the story of another guy who was looking for a baby Jesus and never found him. So she brings gifts for all boys and girls like me. The country I am representing is Sweden. This St. Luchia reef represents Sweden. In Sweden, children celebrate a special day called St. Luchia Day. The oldest girl in each family wakes up early to serve her family coffee and sweet bread. Children spend time with their families celebrating and eating traditional Christmas foods. Good jewel. My name is Elsa and I am and I live in Sweden. I have a younger sister and
011brother. On December 13th, St. Luchia morning, I have to wake up and make coffee and breakfast for everyone. Have you ever made coffee? I think I finally have the hang of it. After breakfast, we will go to church and sing carols. It is my favorite celebration of the year. The country I'm representing is Australia. This melted snowman represents [clears throat] France. Australia is in the southern hemisphere or bottom half of the earth. It is summer during Christmas. Many families celebrate Christmas by going to the beach. On Christmas day, children spend time with their families and open up a present. >> Good day, May. My name is Jenny. I live in Australia. We celebrate Christmas almost just like you. We live in a different part of the world. So, it is summer here. After we open
012up our Christmas presents, we are going to have a barbecue at the beach with all our friends. My brother said he is going to teach me how to surf. Maybe I will build a sandstone snow presenting Israel. In Israel, children celebrate a holiday called Hanukkah. Children like the campaign nights of Hanukkah. Many times a gift is exchanged each night. Black kids or potato pancakes. Our favorite treats. Children also play a game. Also play games with a spinning top called a drrele. Hello my friend. My name is Ben. I live in Israel with my family. We celebrate Hanukkah here. We I have some cousins in America who also celebrate Hanukkah. Last year they came to visit. Hanukkah is a festival of lights. I think I saw my dad hide the tree today. My friends are going
013coming over to play. We get chocolate coins. I hope I get the most. The country I'm representing is Kanza. In America, some children celebrate Kanza. [laughter] Kwanza is an Africanamean celebration. This holiday focus on family harvest and culture. One of the symbols of Kanza is a United cup. Another symbol is the canara which holds seven candles. Corn represents the harvest. Hello, my name is Elijah and I live in Atlanta, Georgia. We celebrate Christmas and Quanza. I think it is fun to celebrate two holidays during the winter. During Quanza, my mom tells me stories about our African herd. This the holiday is about celebrating the harvest. We light a candle each night and talk about the harvest and about family. Tonight we light our first candle on the canara. [clears throat] In many countries, Muslim children
014celebrate Ediar. This holiday marks the end of Ramadan. Ramadan is the holy month of prayer and fasting and reflection. Children celebrate with friends and with friends and family. They give money to the poor and needy. They dress up in new clothing and exchange gifts. The lantern represents hope and spiritual and enlightenment. I Mubarak blessed I. My name is Ali. I live in California with my mom and dad. We just finished the month of Ramadan. Ramadan is the Muslim holy month. We practice gratitude and self-reflection by fasting and praying. Now it is I aleter and we are about to give each other gifts and celebrate by having a family meal. I can't wait for grandma to bring the sheer kuma rice pudding. [clears throat] In China, children celebrate the Chinese New Year. Children give their parents
015good wishes. Order family members. Give children money in red envelopes. Children decorate with lanterns and flowers. Each year is reended by a different animal of the Chinese exotic. >> Happy lunar new year. My name is Lun. I'm 8 years old. We are about to go outside and celebrate the New Year's with fireworks and lanterns. Earlier today, my grandmother gave me a red envelope with money inside to celebrate the red the color red. Supposed to bring us all good luck. After the fireworks, we will all have a family meal. I can't wait. >> [clears throat] >> Diwali in India. Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights. The the lights represent the inner light that protects people from the darkness. Children in India celebrate with family, flowers, lamps, fireworks and sweet treats. This is one of the
016most important holidays in greetings from India. It is so nice to meet you. My name is So my my family will be celebrating the festival of lights this winter. This holiday is called Diwali. During Diwali, we clean everything. I even have to clean under my bed. My father talks to me about putting things in the past and moving forward with peace. What does peace mean to you? And that is our presentation of holidays around the world come from third grade. We're going to go up and take a picture, guys. [laughter] >> Imagine this. row so that you guys go to the >> front. We're gonna like squat right Squad. >> Yes. [laughter] Now wait for everybody else. >> You could stay smiling. [clears throat] >> [laughter] >> Merlin >> correct [laughter] [clears throat] going twice.
017Everything on [clears throat] >> everything give everybody moment to >> exit. ladies. Ladies [laughter] >> take >> [laughter] >> house. >> They each need a suitcase. >> That was fun. >> Yeah. Williams. >> I don't know. >> I was coaching at the high school in ' 84. Took you. I was in Germany. >> I was still I was in the army in Germany. [laughter] >> Sweating. What? Now, we're going to get into the December 2025 employees of the month. >> And our first employee being recognized tonight is Diana Gordo. And I believe Miss Davis is going to come up and receive her. It is in recognition of of Diana's extraordinary dedication and service to the staff and students of Bar Unified School District. We are proud to honor her as the elementary classified staff member
018employee of the month. We have her binder, her $25 >> um school's first card, her her picture plaque will be coming and her certificate. Wonderful. Thank you. Well, >> thank you. >> Bye. [snorts] >> Our next employee of the month, Joey Zamora Vargas. to be announcy or go by Jazzy >> not here. Okay. So, she is being recognized as uh for her extraordinary dedication and service to the staff and students of our school district. We proudly honor her as the elementary certificated staff member employee of the month for the month month of December 2025. Uh she will get her binder, her gift card, and her uh desk plaque. We'll get this to her as soon as possible. Our next employee of the month is Ana Santos. >> Here, >> in recognition of your extraordinary dedication
019and service to the staff and students of Bars Unified School District, we are proud to honor you as the secondary classified staff member employee of the month for the month of December 2025. You have your binder, your certificate, your $25 school's first gift card, and we will have your desk plaque coming very soon. Congratulations. >> Thank you. >> All right. Thank you. >> Oh, there's one more thing. This one. >> Our next employee of the month is Michelle Kolac. Hi. In recognition of your extraordinary dedic extraordinary dedication and service to the staff and students of Bar Unified School District, we are proud to honor you as the secondary certificated staff member employee of the month for the month of December 2021. Everybody here delivered for you earlier today. delivered earlier for you and we'll let
020you read it on >> just on your own. [laughter] >> Thank you so much. Thank you. >> I think we keep moving this way. >> I know. >> Uh our next employee is Lordis Casada. Lordis Casada. Is she >> Not here. Okay. She's being recognized as the certificate of substitute staff member employee of the month and we'll make sure that she gets this um as quickly as possible. >> I'll take care of that one. >> Our next employee being recognized is Daryl Given. >> [laughter] >> In recognition of your extraordinary dedication and service to staff and students of Bars Unified School District, we are proud to honor you as the classified substitute staff member employee of the month for the month of December 2025. >> Congratulations. We have you applying. Thank you. >> There you
021go. [snorts] >> All right. >> And our next employee being recognized is Alma Esqual. >> [laughter] >> In recognition of your extraordinary dedication and service to the staff and students of Barson Unified School District, we are proud to honor you as the district office classified staff member employee of the month for the month of December 2025. We have your binder, your certificate, $25 school's first gift card, and we'll have you your desk plaque um as soon as it gets in. Congratulations. >> Congratulations. Yep, you do because there you go. Okay, our next employee of the month is Dedra Law. In recognition of your extraordinary dedication and service to the staff and students of Bars Unified School District, we are proud to honor you as the management team staff member employee of the month for the
022month of December 2025. Your binder certificate, $25 gift certificate, and we will have your desk plaque as soon as we can. Congratulations. >> All right. Thank you. Congratulations. >> Okay. And this is the last employee of the month. And I think most people know by now that this is the superintendent's choice. And uh the only person people aware of who this person is is myself, Miss Christina Crane. Um the staff member's direct supervisor and the staff member themselves. And uh for the month of December 2025, the superintendent's choice is Robin Noatney. >> You're welcome. Thank you. In recognition of your extraordinary dedication and service to the staff and students of Bars Unified School District, we are proud to honor you as the superintendent's choice staff member employee of the month for the month of December
0232025. Your binder certificate, $25 school's first gift card, and we will get you your second desk this weekend. >> There you go. And then bring Robert in. Oh, wow. [laughter] >> Wow. No ducks. >> [laughter] >> it over to get it. >> Oh. Oh. >> All right. >> Thank you very much. >> You're welcome. >> And congratulations. Congratulations. >> [laughter] >> All right, we have no minutes to approve business from the floor. The board meeting is a business meeting of the board held in public forum to comply with the Brown Act. It is not a town hall meeting with the board. This is a time for citizens to present problems or questions they feel the board should discuss. Individuals are encouraged to address the full board, not the individual board member. The law prohibits the
024board to take action on items not on the agenda. Requests request to speak card should be filled out in advance and presented to the superintendent's executive assistant. Instructions for submitting remote public comment can be found on the website busdk12.com under the tab board of trustees. The board has a policy limiting any speaker to not more than three minutes. The board limits to the board limits the total time for public input on each item or topic to 15 minutes or five individuals requests to speak. The president may review the submitted requests to speak or take take a poll of speakers for or against any particular issue that may and may ask for additional persons speak only if they have something new to add. Citizens who have comments on or against a particular issue may be asked
025to provide a written statement for the record or to sign an agreement with the written comment of another citizen. All names will be memorialized in minutes. With the board consent, the president may increase or decrease the time allowed for public presentation depending on the topic and the number of persons to be heard. For the record, please state your name. And we have 11. And it appears to me that they all are in reference to the B for high school band and color guard or boosters. >> Okay. >> Those do you want to have all 11? >> Oh, I know. >> First person is Rachel Adm. I say that right. Far high school band color guard boosters. It is not on the agenda and she requests request and That's reasoning for support for ban, I think.
026Yes, ma'am. Um, if I could just call up my notes real quick. >> Um, good evening, um, board members and everyone in attendance. My name is Rachel Enderly. Um, I'm a senior at Barcel High School and I'm the assistant drum major for the Barcel High School marching band and color guard. And I'd like to start before I continue with a quote by Aristotle. Music has the power of forming character and should therefore be introduced into the education of the young. This is a quote that I truly believe should reflect the music program through our all B USD schools. Um I personally joined band in fourth grade which would make this my eighth year being in music programs. Um and truly it has made nothing but a positive effect on my life. You can hear so
027many studies and so many um people way smarter than I am say that music benefits young minds and young people. But I think the best way that we can see this is if the district supports these music programs starting at the elementary level and only guiding them throughout middle school throughout the new intermediate school and to the high school level to love and grow their joy in music. Um, and also the other performing arts. A lot of the time, um, members of our color guard feel as though they're left out, feel as though that they're just secondary to the band, and there is no reason why they should feel that way. Um, I feel as though that support for the band overall has >> as I've been a student at BUD and talking to people
028who have been in the schools before me, it certainly has. Um, from the years of Garvin to Mr. Dan Verilone to our current director, Mr. Aaron Wharton. Um, there's just been such a decrease in the support not only from the district but from the community and I do believe that that's something that the board needs to address and um could be approved upon. Um, thank you for your time. Um, yeah, thank you. >> Thank you. Thank you. Noah Norton, also for the Barstro High School band and color guard and how marching band helps students using anecdotes. >> Um, anecdotes, my apologies. So, as you may see from most of our band members, they all started in the fourth grade level cuz that's typically when uh young elementary schoolers were allowed to start. From then on,
029you'll only hear positive stories about band. I'm sorry, I did not prepare. Um, I'll just talk about how it has helped me personally. Me as a young child, I used to be all clammed up and not talk to anybody. Then throughout band, it only it has only helped me become more social and a better person overall. And I feel it could do that for so many young students. Um, I'm sorry. Sorry, I think that's all I have. >> That's good. That's good. Thank you. >> Olivia Ortiz, also about the marching band and color guard, talking about marching band and color guard. >> Hi, thanks uh thank you for introducing me. Also, I would like to say thank you to everyone here listening too and to Hi. But let me just get straight to the thing.
030But I would like to mainly talk about how much marching band has helped me as a person and also how much it would help others too. Cuz even I joined marching band at the start of I think at the end of my junior high year. Even though I wasn't as early as the other ones, I it still took a very much toll on me, which I would think is positive because not only does it help me, I think academically because I just think music is much such important thing in my life that helps me through a lot of stuff. It's it can be a way of coping. It can be a way of learning new stuff. It could also be a way to find friends and um socially because everyone every member in the band
031I think as my family we I like the amount of bonds I have grown in the band have just been like I'm so sorry but have just improved my life so much better like I said to the point to where I see them as family. I also believe in um what Rachel had said with starting band again in the early earlier elementary schools because I believe that it would help out a lot if like kids were able to join music music early in like earlier in their life, you know, instead of coming to the high school and just learning about it and they're just thrown into so much stuff and like everything even though like Some of them have I have some of my freshmen which I love so much and they have learned a
032lot from when they came. They have learned so so fast and so much. I'm so proud of them. But that's all I have to say. Thank you for your time. >> Brandon Romero Manesses Barto High School band. Hi, my name is uh Brandon Mo. As you said, I am a junior at the Barcelo High School and I'm also a drum captain for the percussion too. Um, same thing what Leah said um with my freshman. They have learned a lot, especially being with me. I've teach them a lot. I've grown to count them as family, too. Uh, I joined band in seventh grade, but I didn't fully invested into it. eighth grade. Uh when I was in seventh, I was I was scared to talk to people. I didn't didn't like talking to anyone. I was
033just my own person until I joined band full bullying eighth grade when I got to meet uh new people especially my section in percussion where I got to talk to them uh friends with them to the point where I even call them my brothers and family too. And as I feel like with my family, with them um I have grown too many memories with them and I would like to continue growing more with the with them. Um as of now the funding yes is have decreased a lot to the point where uh we use our money to fix our stuff. Um that's pretty much it. Thank you. Bailey de Papa. Is that the marching band? >> Good evening board members and fellow members of our community. So tonight I'm here also to talk about what
034band means to me. So for me, band, ever since I joined in fourth grade, I am currently a junior at Barstow High School. I am our marching band's head drum major. And I have been in band for seven years. In those seven years, I have grown to be such a strong and perseverant person. All because of band. Band is so much more than what people realize. It's so much more than just an elective. just, oh, come pick up an instrument and come play some notes, you know? It's a community. It's a family. And even with people not in your own band, like me personally, I've grown to become friends, become acquainted with so many people from just around Southern California, all because of Ban. And it's an amazing thing. If I'm going to be honest,
035it's Sorry. Um, [laughter] it's a feeling of belonging and a feeling of family that I don't think you can get anywhere else in my personal opinion. And throughout the years, I've seen so many people grow. And that's one of my favorite things about being drum major is watching people grow with band and watching music change people because it can take like someone that's not really sure, someone that's kind of quiet to being someone that's so sure of themselves, so confident, being very sociable. Band changes people and it's important that we keep that. It's important that that is a prominent thing within our district and within our community because I grew up watching my sister perform under Mr. Garbin and Mr. Barilone. And I knew the second I saw her doing that, that's what I wanted
036to do. And seeing the band just slowly go downhill because of the loss of the support, the loss of funding, all of that. It's just it irks something in me knowing we can reach our full potential. There is a potential there. There is something else there that we just need to reach out and grab, but we need more support from our community and from the board to do so. So, thank you all for your time. That is all I have to say and I hope you all have an amazing evening. >> Thank you. >> Christina Moore, also the marching band. >> Hello everyone. Uh my name is Christina Moore and I'm in the marching band. I have been in a marching band for seven years and I just loved marching band as a kid. Like
037seeing my brother always talk about all the fun things he used to do, go to Disneyland and perform, go to DC and perform it always like I always wanted to do that. But due to our fundings, we can't even go nowhere near that. My I have family who have marched under Garvin under Mr. Berilone in the Barca High School. It just made me want to do it because I everyone here is my family in band. I used to be so shy. I never really want to talk to people before I joined band. And once I got to junior high year, I became friends with so many people in band. Band helps you develop so many things. Band helps you with almost everything. Like you can like make so many new things. You can learn new
038instruments that you never did. >> Sorry. >> You're good. You're good. >> Like I have never seen the band go down so far before as I have seen the band with so many people when my brother was in it, when they got do so many things. And now look at us. We're so small. You can't even take us anywhere. Like compared to all the other bands in the California, we're small compared to them. Our instruments, they're all broken. We had to sometimes use our money to fix them. Like Brandon had said Clark also has to just use our own money to use reuse things. [clears throat] We have to borrow. We have to like drift to get our own stuff. We shouldn't be able have to do that. We should be able to get new
039instruments, not have these old instruments that we had since Garvin was there, since Mr. Berloney was there. We shouldn't be able have to do that. We should be able to get our own new instruments, our own new uniforms, equipment for the band, props, cuz you don't see us using props anymore when you go out to competitions like how Garvin was there. He had props and so did Barloney. But ever since Mr. Baraloney left it went down and especially before we didn't have a band teacher. We had a principal who wanted to shut the band down. You don't like having hearing that she wanted to get our band shut down hurt me because then I will lose something that I love so much, something that carried on to me and I will lose all my friends
040that I have made in band. Thank you for listening. >> Thank you. Uh, Genesis Gonzalez also on the marching band. >> [clears throat] >> Good evening to the to the members of the board. I'm here to talk about the value of band and why continued in advancement in the band is important. Band and color guard is more than just an extracurricular activity. It's a structured environment where students get to learn discipline, time management, and responsibility where also focus, commitment, and teamwork is being able to be increased. These abilities help cognitive skills which help you academic success. This program also plays a crucial role in supporting student well-being. Um, it creates a healthy outlet for stress, creativity, and self-exression. Uh, it's a safe place for students. Students feel accepted, they feel heard, and they feel mattered.
041Um, it allows some students to feel motivated to continue to stay engaged in school and sometimes that's their only motivation to continue going. As a student in this program, I've seen it firsthand. And it's really important to understand and know why having such a space is important. Band and color guard develop leadership and unity. Every role matters whether it be small or big. Um students learn to work with one another to stand by each other to reach a goal together. These experience these experiences build character and help them in the future. They prepare them for future experiences to come. Beyond the students themselves, band and color guard strengthen school culture and community. um performances, uh events, games, parades. It brings people together and it allows us to represent the district with dedication and excellence. Funding
042is essential to maintain this program to work efficiently. instruments, uniforms, props, equipment. It's very necessary and it's very useful to have it. What message does it send to other people? If a program that's underfunded, If a program that supports student well-being is underfunded, if we truly believe in preparing students for success, then we would continue advance investment in the program. Genevie Benvdas, also on the marching band. [laughter] >> Hello and good evening to the um board. I am Genevie Fenvidas and I'm inside the color guard. You know the dancers that have poles and the pretty silks. That's what we are. and I'm here to discuss about my band and my color guard. Um, I've been playing playing my bad. I've been doing color guard for five years going on six years now. I've started in
043sixth grade and I've learned so much. I mean, I've made so many good friends. I've made so many good memories. I've learned so many cool things that not other people can do. I've am [clears throat] able to toss a flag and catch it right side up. I've noticed the decrease and even though I do not have any members, family members that have banned or did color guard, I can still notice it based off what my seniors and juniors and many other people say. [snorts] Um, and if I can't have the stuff that I need to perform, there's no way the per the program is going to get through with it. I've learned so much more than just friends. As I said, I've also learned that it took teamwork and it took a lot of courage
044to actually be able and go on a field in front of a bunch of people. Um, I just think that if we got more recognition and not only just the band, but the color color guard as well, cuz we do feel left out sometimes. Um, if we got more recognition, I feel like it would draw more people to the to us, to the band, the music they make. I It's amazing if you if you're there every morning just hearing them play. It's beautiful. I love it truly. And seeing my guard, they're beautiful. I just want more people to see how beautiful we can be. Um, that'd be it. Thank you. >> Audina Dipman. >> Good evening, members of the school board. My name is Audina Dipman and I'm a 10th grader here at Barsto High
045School. I'm here to talk about something really important to me, marching band. But while most people who hear that think of instruments, I'm here to talk about color guard. Since the sixth grade, color guard has been my passion. I remember seeing a performance on TV once and ever ever since then, I knew I wanted to I knew what I wanted to do and I've been part of my own team ever since then. It's been an incredible journey. I've had opportunities to grow, learn, and perform alongside some alongside some fantastic people. I've been captain for four of the five school years I've been a part of this program and it's been an honor to lead my team. Color guard has taught me so much more than just spinning flags or rifles. It's taught me about teamwork,
046discipline, creativity. It's helped me build confidence and friendships that will laugh last a lifetime. It's a community that supports each other, pushes each other to be our best selves, and celebrate success. I'm not just talking about a team or a performance group. I am talking about a family. As a captain, I've seen firsthand the impact color guard has on our school and community. I've seen my team persevere through bad weather, hard practices. We've performed at football games, competitions, and local events. Traveling to other schools, bringing school spirit and pride for this sport with us. We've also had the opportunity to bond, creating memories I'll always treasure. But even in these good times, we also have struggles with equipment failure, torn uniforms, and not having the material to replace them. Most of this happens right before
047a competition, school performance, and at a local event. Color Guard. Color Guard has been my outlet and happy and happy place. It's where I feel most myself, and I'm so grateful to have found something I love. I can speak for my team. They feel the same way. We do it because we love it. But when we go to competition or perform at for our school, we wish we had the privilege other schools have of proper equipment to probably to to really put on a show. I am asking the school board to continue supporting our marching band and color guard and to recognize our value to our school community. We are not just a team. We are a group of dedicated students who are passionate about what we do. We need your support to continue doing
048what we love. Thank you for listening. Thank you. >> I have two on one card. First one is Amanda Zamora for the band in reference to financial support at the music program. >> So the first one I have is Amanda Zamor and the second is Desiree Garcia. I'm presuming that's Amanda. >> I didn't know if she was going to make >> Oh, gotcha. Okay. >> But I'll stand with her. >> All right. We're just submitting our expenditure for the board um for record. Okay. Um good evening board members. I am Amanda. I'm the vice president of the Barstow High School band boosters and this is Desiree Garcia. She is the president and we are here today regarding funding for our band. As you can see our we're I'm so proud of you guys. This brings
049a tear to my heart because you know what these kids we asked [clears throat] if they could perform tonight. We asked if they could um perform the national anthem. Unfortunately, we were given guidance a little late on how to do so. So, we do request that at a a different date, they are able to perform the national anthem if if possible. But Barto High School band program has a long-standing tradition of excellence, fostering all skills in our students such as creativity, discipline, teamwork, and school spirit. These attributes are critical to the well-rounded education and contribute significantly to the vibrancy of our school community. However, the program currently faces significant challenges that threaten its ability to maintain this level of excellence, requiring your immediate attention and support. These challenges stem from damaged equipment, budget constraints, student
050participation, and the aging of our existing resources. One of our most pressing concerns is the deteriorating condition of our musical instruments. A significant number of instruments are damaged and in many cases cases beyond repair. A detailed list of our most urgent equipment and items need needs is attached for your review that I submitted. The inability to provide students with functional instruments directly impacts their ability to fully participate and compromises the quality of our performance standards. To enhance the visual impact, the visual impact and overall quality of our field show performances. We are also requesting funding for uniforms, backdrops, and props. Our students dedicate countless hours to rehearsals and aspire to compete at the highest level. attending field shows. They witness firsthand the advantage that other schools have in visual enhancements and the and what they're
051provided. Investing in these resources would allow our students to showcase their talent and achieve comparable levels of artistic expression. In recognition of the challenges faced by incoming high school students due to due to the inconsistencies in music education at the elementary and middle school levels, we are requesting funding for an assistant band director. Many students arrive lacking fundamental skills in music, reading, and instrument care. An assistant director will provide targeted support, freeing the headband director to focus on advanced musical concepts and in symbol development. This strategic investment would ensure all students have the necessary foundation to thrive in the high school band program. We are actively actively engaged in fundraising efforts through the band boosters. However, the scope of the needs far exceed the capacity of our volunteer fundraising efforts alone. Your partnership in supporting
052the Barst High School band program is critical to ensure its continued success. >> Thank you. Go on, >> keep going. >> Can I keep going? >> Yeah, go ahead. >> Okay. Um, sorry, where was I? And its ability to provide a high quality musical education for all of our students. We respectfully request your consideration of all these urgent needs and welcome the opportunity to discuss the request further. Thank you for your time and your commitment to the students in the Barstow Unified School District band program. All right. Next staff report 9 UCP presentation. >> Dr. ones. Can you pardon me? >> Can we We're going to um skip to the next one. We're not sure what >> Okay. Uh >> next will be nutrition services report >> is um called >> Good afternoon board, cabinet,
053executive cabinet. Um, I am here to share a little bit about nutrition services, what we've done, what we've what we're currently working on, and a little bit of a forecast to what is coming through uh summer and in the future. >> Josh has the slides. >> Has the slides? >> Yeah. Um, so how does nutrition services support Bars Unified School District students and and its community? We provide breakfast, lunch, after school meals, summer meals, field trip meals, and Saturday school meals. Next slide. A little bit about our program just to provide a little bit of education to our community and our uh students. Um we offer at breakfast four different items. It's either two grains which counts as two items, a grain or meat meat alternate which is our protein, milk and fruit. We follow
054USDA guidelines. We are regulated by the United States Department of Agriculture as well as the California Department of Education and we ensure that we are meeting all compliance with breakfast, lunch and our supper program. Next [clears throat] slide. >> Actually, I apologize. Can I go back one slide? Um, additionally, we operate in an offer versus serve model. This is to ensure that the students are taking items that we are hoping that they are going to consume rather than end up in um the trash. And so it does a couple of things. It helps with the uh program sustainability as well as reduce any kind of waste. Um and we do what we can to ensure that there's adequate choices so that the students can choose what they're going to eat. As far as breakfast goes,
055we offer two to three different options at all of our sites. Um, with the exception of junior high and the high school where we provide a little bit more options for our students. Additionally, we have two fruit offerings offered daily at the breakfast level. For breakfast, our students are only required to take three items out of the four that we offer. Ultimately, the easiest way to explain it is a student just has to take the entree and the fruit and it ultimately makes the milk more of an optional item uh at the breakfast level. Next slide, please. At the lunch service, we are required to offer five different components. So, we offer our grains, our meat, meat alternate, milk, fruit, and vegetables. At all of our sites, we have to provide the ability for our
056students to choose all five components. Per the USDA guidelines, they are only required to take three components to make a complete meal. Uh we encourage all of our students to take all of the components. However, we know that students may or may not fully like their fruits and vegetables as children. Um, so we do do our best to offer a variety in the fruits and vegetable categories. Uh, offering at least two fruits and at least two vegetables. OB um, if we go around to our sites, the majority have three, four, even five different options in hopes that our students will at least take one that they're going to consume. at the lunch uh time. Um our students are only required to take three of those items, but one of them has to be a fruit
057or a vegetable. So that encourages our students to take it and like I said, hopefully consume it. They don't have to take anything else. Um and again, that is helpful as far as reducing any kind of waste, but I can assure you that all of those components are being offered. Next slide, please. At the supper level, we once again offer all five components. Again, trying to offer those different choices. And at supper, they are only required to take three items, which it kind of changes at the at the supper program. It doesn't matter what three items they take. Again, we encourage them to take all five, but they do not have to. So, our kids come through our lines and then they pick what it is that they would like to have for supper. Our
058supper is only offered at our at our schools that have the afterchool uh champions programs. And then we do also offer supper program for some of the schools that have after school tutoring so that any of the students are able to get that supper after school as well. Um next slide. So, our goal is to provide accessible, appealing, and nourishing meals, including more fresh fruits and vegetable offerings to our students. Uh, this particular picture shows our salad bar at the high school. So, in coming here three years ago, one of the priorities and goals has been to increase scratch cooking as well as accessing more fresh fruits and vegetables. At the high school level, we have revamped that program and of course it's not complete. There's always room for improvement that we have brought in
059a complete salad bar where students can take fresh deli sandwiches and fresh salads, top them off with any of the additional offerings as well as incorporated two additional topping bars which is made in a similar fashion so that students who are taking for instance nachos or cheeseburgers or what have you, burritos, tacos, whatever it is that they're choosing, they can also top off with fresh fruits and vegetables. Um, and I'll be showing some of those additional um, salad bar options that they have. So, we've started there at the high school. We've also um enhanced our made to order line there and increase the amount of lines to ease the efficiency of serving the volume of students there at the high school. We're currently serving approximately 900 to 950 uh lunches there and about 200 breakfastes
060for a,400 enrollment. Uh which is an amazing thing. Uh the team there has definitely worked on just enhancing that area as a whole. Um and they will continue uh building upon that program. Next slide please. This is a sample of what we do at the elementary level. Um for um on Mondays we have created a partnership with Domino's. [clears throat] So every Monday our students here in Barstow get Domino's pizza slice but we wanted to also ensure that they're getting uh fresh fruits and vegetables. So they're prepared a chef salad on the side and it may be presented in this fashion. Some sites place it directly on the tray or uh also provide sliced fresh fruit. Next slide, please. Oh, that picture didn't showcase as well as I'd hoped, but um this is a sample.
061We've got a student there topping off their tray. Um we had on this particular day fresh pico de gallo, um freshmade guacamole, um a variety of fresh sliced >> uh vegetables as well for uh topping off whatever they so chose for that day. Next slide, please. Um here's another one of our topping bars. We are within reason. when fruit is in se in in season we're able to provide fresh chopped fruit and um enhance all of our services throughout. One of the things that we are also trying to do or that we are consistently working on is consistently consistency across our board. So, oh I can't even speak now. Apologize. um but consistency throughout our district and our sites to ensure that all of the services are fairly equal across all of our sites. Um
062and so that fresh fruit that is pictured there is actually served at all of our sites. And um when the melons and stuff come into season, we try to do it at least once a week for all students. Um, again, it may not be that we have servings for all students because not all students may want it, but we do our best to ensure that we're providing enough servings so that every child could at least choose whether or not they want some of these offerings. Next slide, please. So, at the elementary services, while they do not have a salad bar yet, um I'm hoping that we can bring in smaller scale um salad bars and incorporate that. They do have a small produce cart. Um but they are able to to fit several servings on
063there. And so on there we provide fresh uh cut uh vegetables, whole fruits. Um also other whole vegetables, baby carrots. Um sl we are now slicing or cutting some of the fruit, especially oranges. All of our sites this year got a sun-kissed slicer to help with some of that chopping. And so they bag it and have it there again for the students to be able to choose what they so desire to consume for the day. Um, next slide please. At the high school recently did a enchilada burrito. Um, and so this is a sample of how students may top off some of their items. And so that having those topping bars have truly made uh an impact. Um and we we continue also working on our entre and this year our primary focus rather than
064bringing in scratch cooking which we will continue to still develop that we are working now on quality over quantity um just to ensure that all of our students are receiving an equal quality style of meal. Um next slide please. This is um at the high school. We were able to provide a Thanksgiving style meal. Um last year I crashed and burned on the turkey that we did. Um but um at least at the high school level, you know, they've got a different pallet. Um visually it's it's got to make sense for them. So, uh, thankfully I I have an amazing team there at the high school and our lead there changed it up and was like, "Hey, why don't we try this?" And I said, "You know what? That's a wonderful idea. Let's try it."
065Um, so this is what the high school served. And um, at the elementary levels, we also had amazing success. our main kitchen. Uh God bless them. They they made about 6,000 meals on Thanksgiving um day and then replicated almost the same meal with another 4,500 servings um in December. And so they had a similar style where they did the turkey gravy over the mashed potatoes. Um so that was for our high school. Next slide, please. Um, this is another high school sample tray utilizing the freshmade guacamole. Um, another little nutritious fact that I would like to share is all of our products meet the USDA guidelines using whole grain products. Um, low sodium to no sodium or uh low sugar, no additional sugars. Um, that guacamole there, while it was very flavorful, I can ensure
066had no sodium in it. Um so we make sure that all of those are meeting all of the nutritional dietary guidelines as well. Um next slide please. Um at the elementary level occasionally I mean we can't always do scratch cooking. Um it does take a lot of manpower and so occasionally we have prepackaged goods. Um, but as you can see, we try to ensure that they have those fresh fruits and vegetable offerings um while still maintaining the all all of the components there. And those corn dogs are not fried. They are baked. So, um none of our products are fried. Neither are those uh wedged potatoes there, which are pretty tasty. Next slide, please. Um the future projects that we have going on is starting to plan for our summer meals. Last year we really
067grew with our summer school offerings. We transitioned to also providing some hot meals. Um in addition we rolled out a fairly what I felt was a largecale community service. Um, we served approximately 350 to 400 bulk meal packs. When I mean when I say bulk, it was five breakfastes and five lunch offerings in each bag that each student received coming through our lines. And um, again, summer school team just made it happen. Uh, every week we were there at Fine Arts and had a drive-thru line. the first line was way overly um successful to the point where we had the line out to Main Street. Um and so we figured out how to make that process go a lot smoother um again without the help of the team. We could not have accomplished that for
068this next school year. We anticipate we will be serving summer school students um again and look forward to that collaboration to be able to provide meals to our students. And in addition, looking at expanding that grab and go uh summer school meals. Um just ensuring that we have the manpower to do that and planning for uh expansion in those summer uh graband-go meal packs. All of the meals that are grabbing go are limited prep so that students are able to thaw and eat or have shelf stable uh meals that they don't have to prepare or cook. uh because we frankly don't know what their accessibility is at home and um we understand that our kids here, we we have no clue what is happening at home. And so our goal is just to make sure
069that those meals are accessible, that they're able to come and pick them up, have them at summer, have them during the school year, um, and just make sure that we are meeting their nutrition um, goals, and have what we need to have available to them. And that is all that I have to present for today. Thank you'all. >> Anybody have any questions? >> Oh, questions. I do. Why are you showing us all this? I haven't ate in three days. [laughter] >> That was my stomach growling. There were those. >> I apologize. I've heard you've been here since two. >> Anyhow, I I I know a young kid that's Cameron school. Call him Big Jay. He's a He's a kindergartener. And I asked him what his favorite meal was for lunch. And he said he could
070eat the chicken and rice every day if they served it. You know, and you're right. We don't know the situation in a lot of these kids at homes. And I'm not ashamed to say that. when I was in elementary school that >> sometimes a chilib bean and wacky cake was the only meal I had for the day. You know what I mean? So >> yeah, >> you know, I I can feel for these kids, you know, I I know what a lot of them are going through and stuff. You know, personally, I know >> and um again, >> why did you show me that? I'm so hungry. Some of that stuff looked real good. Thank you for your presentation today. >> Thank you. That's it. >> Next time just bring, you know, we get a
071little taste. We'll [laughter] do it. >> Well, actually, since you bring that up, um, one of the projects that I am working on is doing a summer, um, I would love love to partner with some of the city or our vendors to do a big carnivallike um, summer kickoff for our summer kickoff meals where we can have samplings um, so that whoever comes by, whether it be our parents, our students, our community, can come by and taste what it is that we serve. Um so yeah, if if I'm able to get that planned, which I am I am working towards that, um I will make sure to invite you guys. >> Great. >> Yeah. >> Thank you very much. >> Five minute recess. >> Um with the board's consent, we're going to take a five
072minute recess. [clears throat] My call the meeting back to order at 6:30. >> Um, to let everyone know, Miss Given and Mr. SA had to go for um unexpected personal reasons, but we still have a quorum, so we will continue on. >> Um next uh first semester semester first suspension report 2526. >> Miss Norman, [laughter] [clears throat] >> good evening. Carolyn Norman, director of child welfare and attendance. um just presenting to the board of trustee uh the um first semester suspension report for 2526 school year. This is information item. They told me I had two minutes. I said I'll try to give a minute back. [laughter] Basically the information that you have here um it does not include the extended suspensions when a student is waiting on um expulsions but it does give you a
073breakdown of the different um categories or areas of suspension um which let's look for which are there. Sorry I don't have all the slides that the nutrition service had and made you hungry. [laughter] Mine is just pretty quick black and white. What's being listed there is just uh the the categories or the ed coach or the suspensions is kind of broken down on the first page second page. The third page is basically a breakdown of the financial um implications the loss of ADA and it's listed by each school level. It was approximately $43,52. Uh it was like approximately 943 days of suspension. Um, basically the way that's broken down for each grade level, there's a certain amount of money for ADA. TK through three, it's $4144 per day. For grades 4 through 6, $426. Grades
0747 through8 $43.31 and 9 through 12, $50.19. This is a little higher than last year at this time. Um we are working with each school site to try to um reduce the number of day days students are being uh suspended. We're asking them to work on other means of uh correction instead of suspension. Also just looking at um the number of days being given. I know a lot of time we're talking to administrators and the school sites. They're saying well you guys don't want to suspend kids. You know what are we supposed to do when the kids are acting up? It's not that we don't want them to suspend kids. It's just that we want them to consider other options and consider the number of days. So for example, like if a student fight, it
075shouldn't automatically be five days. You got to take in [clears throat] consideration what had taken place with the whole situation. It could be anywhere from 1 to 5 days, but we noticed that in certain situations, especially at the uh the secondary level because at the beginning of the year, they're trying to establish a culture. They don't want students fighting and students are fighting. So they're trying to, you know, set a precedence. All right. Okay, you fight, you're gone. But we do want to uh work with them administrators on site so they can kind of reduce those days because when you notice if it's like five days those five days keep adding up. So for example the difference in last year's and this year's at the high school it was like a total of um it's
076like 120 more days than it was last year. But again that's because when they were fighting they're automatically getting five days. So we have been working with administrators and we will continue to work with administrators and uh different um people on the different school sites so we can reduce those numbers because it is it does have an impact on the money that district is lo losing um which could be used for other resources like instructions or support and stuff like that. And I think I did share this report with the principles I think even shared it and talking about the about the u implication that it have and the money that we're losing. It's hurting the students too because they're like they're they're losing out on instructions. Uh we will work harder and we will
077work better with the um school staff in order to decrease these numbers. At one time we did come down quite a bit but now it's kind of going up. We got different administration. Um and we we're we're learning and we will continue to learn. We'll continue to grow. The implications financially, yes, it's taking away like um supplies that we could be using, you know, for the students to meet their needs while they're on campus. Um but um we do support with um the administrators and trying to make a positive culture on their campus is just a way of trying to do that. Maybe sometimes we could uh reduce the number of days and it would make a big difference. I know when I was there students were fighting we were throwing them out for 5
078days 5 days 5 days 5 days but that's not the case. A lot of time with this mutual it doesn't have to be five days. It could be two days. It could be three days. They could do in school suspension which is not part of this report. we don't lose money if it's an in school suspension. But again, just working with the um administrators will help to improve what we have here. Any questions? >> Perfect. >> Thank you. >> I go ahead. [laughter] >> Okay. I had a question and I [clears throat] will say the open caveat before I even asked the question is I am not asking this question saying that I think that the number should be higher or lower. There's no, you know, preconceived notion behind asking the question. It's just I'm
079just curious as far as year-over-year. I did hear you say that the days that we were about 100. Is is that just the days? Are we relatively close on the numbers of suspensions or is it both the numbers of suspension and the numbers of days? >> I just took a look at last year's and then this year's. Yeah. >> So, the number of days was like 120. the number of uh students being suspended. I left it over there. It's um I think it was like excuse me and I'm just looking at secondary right now because a lot of the elementary went down in suspensions as far as students and number of days. >> Um the number of students the difference um it was 42 last year this year was 68 first semester. >> Okay, >>
080that's just at the high school actually far the high. Okay. >> So, it's both and it's like 202 total days last year, 322 this year. >> Gotcha. Okay. >> So, just cutting down, you know, and and also supporting because a lot of time like I said, they come at us, you don't want to suspend. No, that's not it. Just consider your suspensions. >> You know, first of all, it should be the last result >> of an altercation. And then kind of look at does it really need to be out five days? And just just thinking about that is going to cut it down a whole lot because right now we have had a lot of suspensions and the majority of them are A1 which is fighting altercations. They're getting five days and it's mainly at
081the secondary level. If you look at the elementary level you're not getting a whole lot of suspension. There's a lot of some of them have increased a little bit but not very much. Most of this the increase is from secondary and it's >> Bar high bar junior high. >> That's why I wanted to put the caveat before I even asked the question. I'm not saying, you know, I'm [laughter] not trying to put any should do this, should do that. I was just curious where we were. So, >> and Barto Intermediate has improved a lot. >> I saw that. >> So, >> yeah, but it's mainly those and we'll be working with those administrators too as far as like, you know, when they think about, you know, the number of days being suspended. >> Thank you.
082>> Questions? So, uh, a kid goes into a classroom, a kid's just sitting there minding his own business, slugs him, they get in a fight. The guy that didn't start to or the student that didn't start it, they both get five days, right? >> They shouldn't, but I don't know. >> I Well, I'm just saying. Do they >> at times? Probably. I'm not at the school site anymore, so I can't really tell you. Yeah, because I remember when I was working, I used to think that that was wrong. You know what I mean? That for the poor kid that was just minding his own business for somebody to come by and start it. I mean, I'm just bringing it up. >> Yeah. A lot of time they'll say mutual combat. Then they try, they do
083investigate and try to get information. They want witnesses and stuff like that where they come from a student or from adults. And they do take that in consideration because they both may get suspended, but it may not be the same number of days. >> Oh, all right. That's good. And you know, as far as losing money, I as long as it's it's safe for kids. You know what I mean? You you just can't let them do it and say, "Oh, well, you know, we're going to save money over it." I mean, I >> I don't agree with that part. I mean, ADA or whatever. I mean, you know, >> uh, everybody should feel safe >> going to school and parents should be uh feel comfortable sending kids to our school and stuff, you know. That's
084[clears throat] just my opinion. I'm one of five. That's it, you know. And I'm hoping second semester is going to be a lot different than first semester because first semester you're trying to set that, you know, that stage and you want to manage the and have a a positive and safe culture. So you want to set that standard. You know, you do this and then second semester a lot of them have gotten the message. So therefore, I'm hoping it's not as many and it hadn't been as many fights as it has been in the past either though. So we we are seeing improvement at every grade level. >> Good. That's it. Thank you. Thank you. Next, the enrollment report. >> Yes, >> Mr. Be. >> Yes, ma'am. >> You got it up top. >> Uh,
085so I I would do want to um say that this is for month five and that that ended on December 18th. Um if you look at the second page um this month the district's total enrollment stands at 6,123 students look [clears throat] like an increase of 60 students compared to last year's month five total of 6,63. Uh the growth is primarily driven by elementary enrollment which increased by 89 students while high school enrollment decreased by 29 students. That's compared to last year. Um, overall these changes reflect a positive year-over-year trend indicating continued district stability and long-term growth. Strong enrollment at the elementary level provides a solid foundation for future secondary enrollment and supports strategic planning program sustainability and staffing stability. Um, district [snorts] level growth remains positive with a net increase of 60 students compared
086to the same point last year. Elementary enrollment continues to rise up 89 students. uh de demonstrating strong demand in interest at early grade levels. High school enrollment shows a modest decline of 29 students reflecting shifts in enrollment distribution rather than an overall decrease in students and short-time monthly fluctuations are present but overall upward trending signals ongoing districts. >> Any question any questions? >> Thank you sir. Next, evangelism report [clears throat] >> also Mr. Beaton. >> Yes. So, we're going to look at um second quarter from last year to second quarter this year. Uh the district second quarter report includes all activity from October 1st through December 31st. Uh that during this time, the district had a total of 10 work orders totaling $1,64. This represents an 86% decrease in cost of vandalism from 2526 first
087quarter and a decrease and a 23% decrease in cost of analyism from last year's second quarter. Uh these 10 incidents were comprised of two fire extinguisher pins being pulled, six incidents of graffiti, a hole in a wall, and a fence fire being vandalism incident and costs are down this quarter highlighting the success of the district's efforts. Fewer disruptions mean staff can focus on students and the district continues moving toward a safe maintain well-maintained learning environment. >> Any questions >> on the uh painting there? We we only have one painter in maintenance. >> That's correct. >> Got a lot [laughter] guy. >> Yeah, we keep Jimmy pretty busy. All right, that's all I got. >> Thank you. >> Uh, monthly cash report. >> Also, Mr. Be >> Josh is bringing it up. Um, so the district's
088cast position remains strong and continues to reflect sound financial management practice. As of January 20th, 2026, the district has 61,37,170.37 detailed in the county. >> Any question? >> No, sir. >> Thank you, sir. >> Next, we have a superintendent report. Title 9P presentation back. Thank you. Um the title 9 um title 9 UCP presentation will be tabled and brought back at the next um >> at a future board meeting. >> Thank you. Good afternoon board members, staff and guests. Um tonight we will take a moment to recognize a group of professionals who are often the unsung heroes [clears throat] of our students and our campuses. our B USC school counselors. In TK12 education, we learn about the research behind the whole child approach. We know that for a student to succeed in class, they first
089need to know they are seen, supported, and feel emotionally secure. Our counselors are the architects of that approach. Whether they are helping a Barstow High School senior complete and submit college applications, guiding a middle school student through a difficult social conflict, or helping an elementary student build the confidence to come to school every day. Their impact is immeasurable. They don't just bridge the gap between home and school, they bridge the gap between a student's current circumstances and their future possibilities. Our counselors serve as vital links to community resources, ensuring no student or family has to navigate their challenges alone. To our counseling staff, you make significant positive contributions to our schools. You see the potential in our students even when they can't see it in themselves. Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and your courageous
090commitment to our children. You help students every day find the opportunity for light bulb moments during their academic journey with BUSD. We are a stronger district because of you. >> Thank you. >> We have a resolution later in the agenda. >> Okay. All right. Uh board reports, Mr. >> Thank you. Um, I was uh went to a wrestling match against Barstow and Granite Hills and uh one of the students or uh a student from Granite Hills spilled a Coke all the way up the top of the the bleachers and he went down and got this the administrator in charge of the of the event and he called uh well the kid wanted a towel to clean it up himself. The guy uh administrator in charge called the lead custodian. He showed up, went up there
091uh and cleaned it up. And uh after that happened, you know, I was I was right there. I, you know, heard the conversation stuff after went up to the stands up there and I asked the kid, I said, "Who's your parents?" He said, "That's my parents there." And I I shook their hand. I said, "Man, that you you really raised a good kid." You know what I mean? And uh I wish we'd see more of that. Unfortunately, we don't um went to the basketball game against uh Granite Hills in Barstow High School. I unfortunately I had to sit on the Granite Hills side. My niece's son was playing on the freshman team and I was kind of, you know, but uh went to that game. I seen Barcelo and Victorville play. It was a very
092good game. Victorville has a very good team. you know, they they ran and uh passed the ball real good. It was it was interesting. I saw Mr. Williams there. Um, also went to the uh Bar College basketball game. Like I said before, it's free and it's real good entertainment. I went to uh Barstow Intermediate School and Barto Junior High during their lunch period that I believe was uh Thursday, somewhere around there last last Thursday. Um, [clears throat] I was I was noticing that the the kids they have just a portable backboard basketball uh thing in the at both schools and [snorts and clears throat] I just asking around and we could probably get into something better for the poor kids and I think there's something in plan for Baro Intermediate School and uh as far
093as the junior high school that that maybe they could mount a a basket up there uh [clears throat] because kids uh deserve little better than just a portable basketball thing. And I when I was subbing and I subbed at the junior at the intermediate school, uh I don't remember them having a library over there. Do they have a library there? >> I don't believe so. >> Maybe we look into providing >> which site? >> Bars intermediate school. Yeah. >> Yeah. I'm not sure. >> I I did to all the areas there and I don't I don't ever remember having seen a library there and stuff, you know. You know, my uh former mother-in-law, my former wife were librarians. So, you know, I I believe in libraries and, you know, reading and all that kind of
094stuff. Um, you know, uh, just kind of want to mention that there's nobody that's perfect. Nobody in the whole world, United States, state of California. It's San Bernardino County and Bartow, you know what I mean? that's there's just nobody, you know, and I kind of irritates me when I see that in social media when someone trying to act like they are and pointing fingers mostly at us, you know. And u uh Mr. uh how how many certified uh employees do we have for the school district here? >> Uh altogether 339. >> How many was that? >> 339. [clears throat] 139. Okay. >> And that's uh teachers, uh counselors, speech therapists, certified management, and uh certified positions. And for the classified, how many employees do we have? Full-time >> 388. And that's full-time, part-time, uh and
095also classified management. Correct. >> Yes, sir. And that's a total of 727. >> That's correct. >> That's that's a lot of employees, you know, and they're not perfect either. You know what I mean? They're not, you know, uh some of them fall short. I fall short every day of my life. And I can look at myself in the mirror and say, you know, I failed or, you know, I could do better. You know, we're not I'm not sitting here saying that all our employees are perfect, but they try. Baro is a very tough town. You don't believe me? Walk down William Street at 11:00 at night or Plesi Street down there at the bottom of Seventh Street by the train tracks. This is a very tough town. It's it's very tough for our employees, classified
096and certified. You know, Barca has changed in the last 20 10 years. You know, things happen and no one's perfect. And it it just kind of irritates me when some people think that they are. You know what I mean? And you know, some people uh they don't fear disorder. They need it. You know what I mean? They need to point fingers at people. You know, uh I I believe in our employees, classified and certified. You know, they're doing the best job they can. again some fall short and you know uh we take we don't take it lightly when they do and uh uh people should look around and and uh they're in charge of people that and know uh should look at what their responsibility is. You know what I mean? Uh we know what
097ours is. Um you know I have some more to say but uh you know we have a lot of employees. I think we're the fourth largest employee in the area or third or something, you know. That's a lot of responsibility, a lot of people. Like I said, you know, no one's perfect. No one in this room is perfect, you know. And like I I'll even admit, I I fall short every day. Every day. And I try to work at it. And uh it doesn't mean tomorrow I'm not going to make mistakes because I'm going to probably, you know. And uh and I said it more than once. I enjoy working with the five people up here in this board. Uh they're they're very we all have something special to give to the board. You know
098what I mean? We all have our our uh strong points and our weak points. And uh I ran for office knowing that this was a tough job and I'm willing to get on the line of fire between people and the public and and the employees of the school district. And uh I'm going to say what I have to say and uh some people don't like it and you know I'm not going to say tough on that but I mean that's just the way it is. You know that's just part of life and uh I enjoy what I'm doing and uh just want to thank everybody for the opportunity for me to sit up here and speak my mind. Thanks for letting me share, >> Sandra. >> Um, well, I was also able to go to
099some basketball games, uh, not at the high school level, but at the middle school level. Um, we had a little bit of a a house divided, uh, between my wife Crystal being now out at Fort Irwin Middle School, uh, and then playing STEM, uh, where our daughters go. Um, our older daughters, uh, cheering for the basketball team. So, that was a little uh fun, you know, fun family joking. Um, but it is nice to see uh all the different kids and the families and everybody coming out and um getting that that unity for the community um with everybody spending time over sports. It was it was good to see. Um I just wanted to also say congratulations to all the awardees. Um and thank you to all the employees, not just the ones that were
100given awards, but to all of them for everything you guys do for us. Uh we do appreciate it. Um and also just uh mentioning again the student presentations. Um I love seeing them. Um they were very well spoken. Um and it's it's always a good reminder. So thank you. >> Thank you. I I too would like to say um h thank you fine arts for coming up. Lovely presentation. I love seeing that the kids get up and and and speak. Um, and of course, congratulations to our employees for um, their awards. Not just those that came up here tonight and got an award, but for those out there every day doing the hard work. You know, um, we have a hardworking crew. Um, [clears throat] one of the things I I I do want to
101say it was so impressive watching the band come up and speak. And let me tell you why. You know, I've been in a nonprofit for a long time, and I've always said, not every kid plays stick and ball sports. There are other things out there that kids like to do. And we as adults have to support that. Have to support it. And I've tried everything under the sun to support these kids. and whatever they want to do, whether it's band, whether it's writing, poetry, whatever. You know, we we have to remember that, you know, it's up to us to make sure these kids have everything possible. And that's what I've always tried to do and that's what I'll always continue to do. So, I was really impressed with their passion on band. You know, like
102we don't hear that much. We've been hearing about the football team, great football team. They won the state championship, but you know, guys and girls like the band that kind of always feel left out. You know, we always talk about the Yeah. And so, you know, we just want to I want to tell them that, you know, we up here, we listen. We hear, you know, from the superintendent all the way down, we hear. Um, and it was amazing just listening to their passion. I love it. I really do. So, that's all I have. [clears throat] We don't have >> No, we do not. No student. >> No student representative. Um, representatives report BA. [laughter] Come here, girl. [clears throat] >> Okay, not on my speech, but I thought it was really awesome to see
103all those high school kids get up here and use their voice, and I hope it was definitely heard. As teachers, that's what we teach kids to do, and they did it. That was awesome cuz I know it was hard. Okay, now for the speech. Um, I stand before you tonight uh to speak on a direction the school board has stated they want to go. Accountability. We are here tonight because we want you to know that we support this direction. As teachers, we live by this word. It is attached in it's etched into our contracts through a clear system of progressive discipline. The verbal warning, written warning, the reprimand, and administrative leave. We are held to focus plans and evaluations to ensure that we meet every standard. We accept this because we are professionals. We are
104college educated, credentialed experts who consistently go far beyond our job descriptions. We are more than just educators. We are the ones who spend our hard-earned income to make our classrooms function because we know the district budget cannot always provide what is needed. We don't complain. We simply do the work because we care about our students. However, accountability cannot be a one-way street. I have previously brought forward documentation contract documented contract violations and breaches of board policy regarding specific principle. Despite these reports, the policies continue to be ignored. It leads us to a difficult question. Where is the administrator's accountability? If our members are held to a progressive discipline policy to for our mistakes, why is a principal allowed to continue to break the contract and board policy without consequence? I am here to remind this
105board that actions speak louder than words. When you hold teachers to the highest standard but allow a principal to operate outside the rules, you create a culture of unfairness. If you do not treat teachers as professionals they are, you will lose them. They will feel unhappy, unheard, and they will eventually take their talents elsewhere. It is said that a house divided cannot stand. We continue to see our houses divided throughout part of the district, and we are asking for your help. We still agree with the school board's new direction and we are excited to see its progress progress. But please remember that attitude reflects leadership. Without great leadership, even the strongest house will fall. I'm asking this board to move beyond words and take action. Hold our administration to the same standards of correction and
106professionalism that you demand from us every single day. Thank you. >> Thank you. Next we have representative from CSEA. >> Hi guys, Carrie Thomas, communications officer for CSEA. Um, I'd like to start off by saying uh congratulations to all of our classified members that received uh awards tonight. We'd like to see that they're recognized for their hard work and their constant contributions to our schools. Um, I'll start off by saying that we have elected a new vice president, seeing that Brianna Seminitis was our vice president and she was lofted up to president. Uh, our new vice president is going to be Leticia Ortiz from Barstow Junior High. Uh, she's had many roles in our in our CSCA uh, boards and committees. We think she's going to be a champ and shine at whatever she does.
107Um, we were able to pass a coupleus at our last meetings. One for the working out of class for FM director. We're able to pass the m theou for the low voltage tech for that uh job classification to be solidified so they can be populated. Um, we've filled most of our site rep positions. We are still looking to uh a few sites to find some reps to help help us out. Um, and then trying to remember. I think that's about it. Um, yeah, I think we're good right about there. So, uh, keep it short. Let you guys go. That's it for our report tonight. Okay. >> Thank you. >> Next, the personnel commission. >> See if I can read this quicker. >> Good evening, trustees, staff. I am Ben Rosenberg, chair of the personnel commission.
108Mr. Ortiz is under the weather this evening. So, here we go. There are three interviews in progress. Two recruitments are in the testing stage and we have zero recruitments that are open at the moment. Currently, we have 388 classified employees of which 165 or 8 hour full-time, 131 are benefited part-time. That's four to seven and a quarter or 3/4 hours. 92 are nonbenefited, which is less than four hours. We have 18 classified management employees. Um there's no vacancies in security safety has one vacancy at BIS or Barsto Intermediate which is and they're interviewing you put the column in the wrong place. One vacancy at Barsto Intermediate interviewing two at the high school. Um custodial um Mr. Eastless working on creating a new custodial list so we can fill the new vacancies. The two testings are
109parah educator eel um Friday for part two there's 27 applicants there custodian they're doing the rest of the week and next week there was a total of 124 applicants that met the minimum qualifications we have 564 applications to review and then test the ones that meet the minimum qualifications um there's custodial consultant proposal they're working on scheduling another meeting to finalize ize the agreement to see what that is going to be doing. Campus safety and security training is proposed updated proposed dates June 1st and June 2nd. Um and the next PC regular meeting is Thursday, February 12th. On to another item, an invitation was extended to the board and to staff. Um, after talking to one of the trustees, excuse me, not board members, trustees, um, it kind of dawned on me needed a little
110bit of explanation behind it years ago, and this goes to BEA for kind of leading the charge. They included trustees in their high desert conference and we'd go off to Vegas, we team build, we got to hear the information that they heard. It was a neat experience to all be on the same page. Subsequently, governor's budget workshop, we used to include CSEA, BEA. I don't know if you folks still do that. So the PC when it was regional down here in San Diego, I floated the idea to him and said, "Hey, even though PC and Moore or school district runs parallel to one another, when I sat in that seat and I sat there for a minute, I didn't really know what the PC consisted of because there is no training in it because it's
111just something that is placed in your lap. There has been confusion over some of the things. So we said, why not bring them down, let them hear the same thing that we're hearing. have a chance to network with other districts that have PCs, but better yet get to know who the commissioners are, maybe have a basic understanding of what PC is and go through that. That's why the invitation was extended. I hope that some of you will take it up just so you understand what PC is all about. Thank you very much. Have a wonderful evening. Good luck with the rest of your meeting. >> Thank [laughter] you. Thank you, Mr. Rosenberg. >> Take care. >> All right. >> Switch or Yeah. I like it. The old favor >> adoption of agenda. Um motion to
112adopt as presented. >> So move them. >> All in favor? >> I better hope everybody says yes on everything. [laughter] >> Okay. Communication. uh 202526 first interim financial report SBCSS review. Presented for information is the San Bernardino Superintendent of Schools review of the Barcel Unified School District first interim financial report for 20 for 2025 2026 fiscal year. This report summarizes the district's financial standing through October 31st, 2025. >> Thank you, Mr. Beaton. >> Yes, I'll try to keep it short. Also, uh the board of trustees is being presented with the Sanino County Superintendent of Schools review of the 202526 first interim financial report submitted by Barstow Unified School District for the period ending October 31st, 2025. Based on their analysts, uh, the Sanino County Superintendent Schools Review supports the board's positive certification of the district's
113financial condition and ability to meet its financial obligations in the current and two subsequent fiscal years. This is being presented as a communication item forformational purposes only. Uh, a little background information. The Sanino County Superintendent of Schools positive certification of Barcel Unified School District's 2526 first interim financial report is the highest certification that the district can receive. The three types of certifications and their supporting criteria are as follows. A positive assigned when the district will meet its financial obligations for the current and two subsequent fiscal years. Qualified that's assigned when the district may not meet its financial obligations for the current of the two subsequent fiscal years. and negative is when you're not able to meet it in the remainder of the current year. Um, a copy of this letter has been attached for your
114reference and there are no financial implications as this certifies that the district's ability to meet its financial obligations for the current and two subsequent fiscal years. Uh, thank you. >> Any questions? >> All right. The consent the consent agenda. Would anyone like to pull an item? >> I just so I'm good. >> I would like to pull K27 and K29. motion to >> Yes. >> Yeah. >> Um motion to approve consent with items pulled K through 7 K29. >> The move. Do I have a second? >> Second, sir. >> I call for the vote. I I >> Okay, let's go with K27. since I pulled it. Um, >> yes. What I wanted to do, I wanted this item pulled because I want this item explained to the to to the public. So, that's very very
115important. >> This sounds fantastic. So, >> Mr. God, >> yeah. [clears throat] Uh with both of these uh opportunities for students, um the principal of Cres Elementary and his educational partners decided that having a social emotional learning assembly and an academic entertainment assembly for students would help support their goal to increase um culture and climate at their school, thereby decreasing chronic absenteeism at their school and hopefully increasing academic achievement. Um each of these endeavors are going to utilize equity multiplier funds which are generated due to the fact that there's a large number of students that are low soio economic on the campus as well as a large number of students that move in and out of the attendance area causing their mobility rate to be high enough to earn equity multiplier dollars. And in each
116case, uh, the principal and his staff are are trying to create positive opportunities for students to become more connected to school. >> He just explained both K27 and K29. So, present questions on either Mr. is that correct? You you were explaining both K27 and K29. >> Yes, I did. That's great. But I had a separate question on K29. And the question I have um >> let's go ahead and do K27. >> Yeah, any question on K27? >> I had a question um just hearing you give the explanation generated a little bit of a question and it's more of just not quite specific with this one but just in general is whenever we have all the different um presentations and um uh assemblies and all that. Do we have anything as far as the principles whenever
117like as far as like reviewing it just internally like if they like it, don't like it, share it with the other administrators or at least for us getting any feedback or on you know which ones that we like to keep it going or the ones that we don't to switch to something else. >> Yeah, I think each of the principles share that information with each other and they vet um the different opportunities. I will say that as part of our judgment with the office of attorney general or the expectation is that we are generating opportunities for our students at the district level and then pushing down to these sites. We're not quite there yet. Um but this so this is the best effort at this point to utilize equity multiplier. >> Thank you. Another recommendation
118be >> okay. >> You need to read the recommendation before you take the vote on K27. Where's K27? need to read the recommendation >> and how do we take a vote? >> Um the recommendation of the board of trustee is to approve the consultant agreement with Mark Griffith and the PR and to present the big kindness SEO assembly at Crest Line Elementary School on January 28th, 2026. Any questions? >> Any other questions? Do I have a motion? So moved. >> Second. All in favor? I. >> Thank you. K2. >> The recommendation. >> K29. Recommendation. The board of trustees approve the consult agreement with academic entertainment to provide production assembly for Crestline Elementary School on March 13, 2026. >> Mr. Gar's already explained this one, but you said you had a question. Yeah, the question I
119have it doesn't explain what this is. I I didn't understand what it was. I read it. It just like Okay. I'm assuming it has to do with drama or something, but I don't know. >> Yeah. So, there there are various um modules that the company will offer to sites. I don't know exactly which one which one they chose, but some of the examples are uh Music Technology Live, Dare to Draw, Corey the Dribbler, The Wacky Science Show, Once Upon a Tune with Joe Was, The Funny Magic Show, uh Unique Game Show, Math and Music Fusion. So, uh I'm not exactly sure which one of these modules was chosen by Crestline. I will say it's more than likely something that either he and his staff have experienced themselves or they're getting information from other sites. I
120can check into that for you and I can give you that information um to provide a report. >> Thank you. Appreciate it. Um do I have a motion? >> So move. >> Second. Call for the vote. I >> I'm excited for the kids. >> Yes. Yes. And thank you, sir. All right. >> Thank you, Scott. Well, >> where am I? >> It keep going. >> I know. [clears throat] >> Keep looking. >> There we go. Discussion items. Limo L1, resolution number 15, National School Counselors Week, February 2nd through the 6, 2026, recommending that the board of trustees approve resolution number 15, National School Counselors Week, designating the week of February 2nd through the 6, 2026, as National Counseling Week for Barcel Unified School District. And if I may read the motion. I'm sorry. >> Do
121I have a motion? >> So move. >> Second. Second. Any discussion? >> Um, I better read the resolution. >> May I read the resolution? >> Oh, I'm sorry. [laughter] >> I'm moving. >> I know you are. You're like trying to get us out of here. I appreciate that. Or Unified School District resolution number 15, 2025 through 20 uh 2025 2026. National School Counseling Week, February 2nd through the 6th, 2026. Whereas school counselors within the Barstow Unified School District are essential members of our educational team, working tirelessly to help students across the high desert reach their full potential. And whereas BUSD school counselors are actively committed to helping our students explore their unique abilities, strengths, interests, and talents, preparing them for success in college, career, and civic life. And whereas these professionals partner with Barsto families
122to focus on the academic, career, and social emotional development of their children, ensuring a holistic approach to student well-being. And whereas our C counselors collaborate with BSU teachers and administrators to create a supportive learning environment where students can set realistic goals and overcome challenges. And whereas school counselors identify and utilize vital bars community resources to enhance comprehensive counseling programs helping our students become productive and engaged members of our society. And whereas comprehensive school counseling is an integral part of the B USD educational process serving as a foundation that enables all students to achieve excellence. Now therefore, the Bar Unified School District Board of Trustees do hereby proclaim February 2nd through the 6th, 2026 as National School Counseling Week throughout the Barstead Unified School District and commend our school counselors for their dedicated service to our
123students and community. Passed and adopted this 27th day of January, 2026 by the Bar Unified School District Board of Trustees. And you adopt it. >> All right. Any any discussion? No. I just want to say thank you um you know to all the counselors for all the work that they do. Um a lot of times it's behind the scenes. Um it doesn't necessarily get brought front row and center but they have a lot of the really important discussions and help students out in a time that they really need it and so I just want to say thank you for what you do. >> Thank you. Um call for the vote. I >> I All right. L1-2 Barcel Unified School District Governance Handbook recommending that the board of trustee the final draft of the Barcel Unified
124School District Governance Handbook. Do I have a motion? >> So move. >> Second. >> Are we just going straight into vote? >> Well, no. >> Okay. >> I'll second. >> Okay. And this was to this was to approve uh the newly uh updated governance handbook that the board of trustees has been working on for the past several months as you all know. Yes. >> Um I'd like to say thank you to the work that all of you have done. You put in the extra hours uh on extra days to be a part of the review and um creation of not really an updated handbook but almost a brand new handbook. and the work that you put into it and your commitment for it was um you know above expectation. So thank you very much for
125that. Uh the new governance handbook is attached for review but all of you have had an opportunity to review it as you worked on it together and again I commend you for the work that you've done and this is presented to the board for final approval of the new district governance handbook. >> Well, we had a motion. We got a second. I thought our president was gonna give us a a PowerPoint presentation [laughter] >> next Tuesday. >> Uh well, I also wanted to say I'm one thank you to the other board members. Um I know Miss Given and Mr. Prey are here, but for everyone's contributions, kind of echoing what Mr. Yea said, it is nice hearing each of the different perspectives and inputs on everything, you know, that that does come into the final
126product. And I did want to say thank you to both of you, uh, Miss Wear and Jin and Miss Crane. Um, I know you did a lot of work. Um, you know, we have ideas, but you're doing a lot as far as typing, putting everything together, and all the the behind thes scenes stuff. So, uh, it definitely doesn't go unnoticed. I know you sometimes don't want to be noticed, but I want to say thank you. >> She's ignoring you. >> I'm typing. >> She's creatively ignoring you. [laughter] No, I have to take pills. >> It it was a quite a learning curve um putting this together. Um they're very it grabbed us by the hand and guided us through it and which was great. Um the whole board we just put our heads down and
127we we worked at it. We worked at it until we got it hammered out. And what we have, I think, is pretty remarkable what we did. >> All right. Have you voted on this yet? >> Not yet. >> Oh, I'll vote. >> I I >> I All right. Educational Service Summer School 2026. recommending the board of trustees approve the dates for the 2026 summer school program to be offered for Barstow Unified School District students. >> Uh Mr. Godfrey. >> Yes. Uh the dates we're requesting are June 2 through June 30. Uh that'll be the first time we don't hold summer school in July. I think our students and teachers and parents will be happy about that. It is a program where we're targeting up to 800 students for intervention both at the elementary level to
128uh improve uh skills as well as at the high school level to recover credits. It is a at the elementary level a STEMbased program um which will include a field trip and of course we also hold our special education extended school year during that time. The three sites that we're tenatively looking at are Cameron, Lenwood, and Barsto Fine Arts, of which each of them will include a champions program. That'll be an all day, 9-hour uh program for them. At the secondary site, Barsta Junior High School, we will have our grades 5 through 8 in person. That'll be an intervention program to include the field trip and STEM activities. And the grades 9 through 12 credit recovery students will be online uh utilizing credit recovery. So they won't actually be on campus. They'll be working from
129home utilizing technology. And I present this for your approval. >> I have a motion. >> West. >> Oh, we'll get to it. >> Yeah, I think so. >> I was looking at this. We're going to So, the high school level, where are they going to have summer school? >> They'll be uh their teacher and the program will be at Barstow Junior High School. They'll meet with their teacher at the beginning of summer school. They'll get their assignments. They'll get their account. And if they need to come in for extra help, they'll go into the Barca Junior High School campus. >> So, the Barca High School will be free the whole summer. There will be no >> there will be nobody at Barca High School as far as summer school goes. So they plan to be
130able to clean deep clean a lot of rooms and >> correct. >> Yeah, that was that's the only thing else be some of those schools that you know every summer there's school there and then you know everybody complains about this and that and no one takes in consideration that >> Marshall High School is used. I mean you drive by on a Saturday and parking lot's full, >> right? >> You know it's it's just constantly used and it's Yeah. You know, >> we're leaving them alone. >> Yeah. You know, when my mother went to school there, she said it was old, you know, 1951. So, [laughter] >> anyway, that was the only question I have. Thank you, Scott. >> Do I have a second? >> I motion. >> Second. >> And a vote. >> I I
131>> I do, too. >> Okay. Yeah, public. >> Uh, close. >> I'll need to read that. You need to read the recommendation and then go to >> Lima 6 A1 public hearing for provisional internship permits PIP for educators for the 2526 school year. Recommending the board of trustees adjourn to a public hearing to provide an opportunity for the school board to receive input concerning the proposed provisional internship permits. PIP turn the public hearing at 7:22. You have the quietest gabble I've ever heard. [laughter] >> I don't want to hit it too too hard. [laughter] >> And I reconvene at 7:23 following the public hearing. recommend that the board of trustees approve the submission of the state of the said permits pertaining to specific California teaching credentials requirement >> Mr. Gutierz. >> Yes. Thank you. So,
132uh, B USD has been conducting a diligent search to >> Oh, go ahead. Sorry. Sorry. >> I'll jump there. Uh, Barcelona School District has been, uh, conducting a diligent search to fill the vacancies that we have as special ed. The two individuals mentioned here would need to complete CES to progress from the provisional internship permit, the PIP. Um, and the superintendent recommends approval >> for this item. >> Do I have a motion? >> Second. Second. Off the vote. I I All right. The following is a public hearing recommending that the board of trust. >> Oh, okay. I'm down here. >> Yeah. L682. >> L682, employment of certificated contract personnel for the 2025 2026 school year. recommended the board of trustees approve the employment of certificated contract personnel as listed effective the date indicated. >> Mr.
133Gutierrez. >> Yes. Thank you. So recommending to the board that we that you approve the employment of Brandy Boon as a special education uh provisional internship permit education specialist uh to instruct in the mild moderate support needs setting as well as Roxanna Morales U teacher special education provisional internship permit uh PIP in the educational specialist instruction the mild moderate support needs as well presenting this and uh yeah, we we were lucky to find these two individuals mid year. They completed their their school at in December at the end of the semester and uh we're pleased to welcome them on board if the if the if the board chooses to approve them tonight. >> Questions? >> Not a question. I was just have a comment. Just glad to see I know those are harder positions to
134fill. So, I'm glad we we have them. Well, pending the vote. >> Do I have a motion? So, move. >> Second. >> I'll second. >> I don't know if you were seconding to asking for a second. >> Call for the vote. >> I All right. classified um L6B1 CSAU 2526-00002 in interim outofclass assignment director facility maintenance and operations between Barcel Unified School District and the California School Employees Association. recommended the board of trustees approve the CEA memorandum for understanding 2526-002 interim outofclass assignment director facility maintenance and operations between Barcelo Unified School District and California School Employees Association effective September 8th 2025 through December 31 >> Mr. >> Yes, thank you. So, um, B USD and CSA negotiate in good faith thisou for working out of class for Mr. Fabian Carillo Sanchez. He supported the district
135as an interim uh facilities and um maintenance operation while while that position was vacant from September to December. Uh it thisou is coming to you now. It was going through the 610 process and it has finally cleared and uh the superintendent recommends approval. >> Okay. >> I'm just glad someone stepped up and you know and he's uh been with the district a minute. He worked his way up through uh custodian, groundsman, maintenance man, you know, and uh I'm glad someone stepped up, you know what I mean? And uh I just want to thank them. Probably not watching but thank them anyways. >> We will make sure we convey your message. >> Thank you very much. >> I'm good. >> Do I have a motion? >> So move. >> I have a second. >> Call for
136the vote. I >> I >> All right. Lima 6B2 CEAOU number 2526-00003 new job description for low voltage specialists between Barcel Unified School District and the California School Employees Association recommending the board of trustees approve CEA memorandum of understanding number 2526-003 new drive description description low voltage specialist between Barcel Unified School District and the California School Employees Association. >> Yes, thank you. So again, BUSD and CSCA negotiate in good faith this new job description. Uh it was uh going through negotiation almost in two years. So we've been working really hard on this one. Uh trying to meet the new industry standards for low voltage and uh addressing the needs of the district with with this with this new new position. Um this just just to kind of be transparent with the board, this position was
137formerly um a position that was under maintenance and now it's going to be coming under um the IT and so uh the job description is there with the day and it has clear 610 and the superintendent recommends approval. >> Any questions? I think I think it's a long time coming and uh thank you for uh bringing it up and bringing it to us and I'm all for it. you know, when I read the the job description as a low specialist because they they were in it and I was like I the job description didn't match the place where they were at. >> So, it was really confusing, but I I I caught it and I caught myself and I kind of understood it. Um, but yeah, I'm I'm glad we got it got it to
138this point. So, thank you. >> Do I have a motion? >> So, move. >> Second. All in favor? >> I. >> All right. Do I have any item for future board meeting? >> This the library thing at the intermediate school. Get a >> Yep. I got it. >> And I just want to make it public that I'm going with the Seahawks. uh the Super Bowl 60 [laughter] and you can fact check me after uh the 10th even though my Raiders aren't even getting close there, but hopefully they'll get Mr. uh Fernando Mendoza. >> Well, I have to I have to second you on that just because they're West Coast team. That's all only reason you go back. >> I got I got it back. Well, we're all right about Indiana, you know, in the gym.
139>> All right. Um, we will adjourn and go back into close session and finish 7:31. We're back from um close call session. Uh we have nothing to report out. Um do I have a motion to adjourn? >> No move. >> Do I have a second? >> Second, sir. >> Call for the vote. Oh, before we do that, let everybody know that Mrs. Gibbons is back. >> So, >> hi. [laughter] >> So, call for the vote. I >> I time is 8:51 and return.