001I'm masked to protect you because my wife's been really sick and I'm getting it so I don't want so stay away from. >> Okay. Um and we also have the notice that uh Paul is participating teleconference. I don't see his smiling face but he's there right now. >> He's refusing to show. >> I wanted to get as far away from your sickness. >> Smart man. Smart man. >> Okay. I need a motion to adopt the agenda for this meeting. >> So move. Second. >> All in favor? I >> This doesn't have to be roll call. Everything has to be roll call today. Roll call, please. >> Folks, >> I smart. >> Okay, we all rise for the moment of silence. Ready, begin to flag of the United States of America and to the republic for
002which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, liberty and justice for all. We have a hearing section. Do we have any cards for a lot of people here? I don't know if anybody spontaneously want. Okay, seeing none, we will move on to the consent calendar. There are three items on the consent calendar. Um, employer crystal service supervisor employ technology officer and first meeting adoption of the school report card. Motion. >> So move. >> Second. >> We need a roll call. Hi >> Har. >> Hi >> Samoa. >> N >> pass your hands. >> Okay, >> Mr. Marquez, would you care to introduce our >> I would absolutely love to. So our first person, she's new. We'll just dealing with it and taking a risk on it, but we'll see what happens. Can you please stand
003up? Miss Raven Art as our new business supervisor. Please stand to make this as uncomfortable as possible for you. We are pleased to recognize and congratulate Raven Art who has been promoted to the position of fiscal services supervisor. Raven is a proud product of our district having entered our schools and graduated from Big Bear High School. Over the past 10 years, she has served our district in a variety of roles, including positions at Big Bear Elementary, Big Bear High School, and most recently, the district office of special education secretary and risk management, safety, and attendance. Throughout her career, Raven has consistently demonstrated dedication to the district and a strong work ethic with exceptional ability to rise to new challenges. She not only embraces opportunities for professional growth, but also improves processes and outcomes everywhere she
004goes. We are very excited to see her continue this impact in her new role and congratulate her on this welldeserved promotion. Congratulations, MISS. SHE'S, you know, Raven's been around a long time and it's it's interesting to watch her growth. It's been exciting to watch her growth and I know Jessica is very excited about this as well. Anything you like to say? >> Yes. Um, I am very excited for this. So this position, fiscal services supervisor, this is my right hand. So this had to be, you know, the right person. Um, and Raven is that. It's um, they talk about a growth mindset. That's Raven. I mean, she's constantly learning for looking for ways to learn and grow and improve. And that is evident not only in her rise in this district, but in the mark
005that she leaves on each position that she leaves behind. She makes it better. So really looking forward to working with Raven in this new way. Well, congratulations. >> She believes very badly. Um, and the fact that bringing Brian in to torture her on a regular basis and she's still here has been even better. So, I'm just thank you for testing her resiliency on a daily basis. We really appreciate that. But thank you everyone for all everyone. There's a lot of people in this room that have been part of her growth and we thank everybody for everything. And Raven, is there anything you'd like to say? Ah, yeah. I got out of it. No, I'm I'm just very humbled by this position and being very humbled by this opportunity. Uh, this district has invested years literally
006like I feel like I need to give the rest of my life giving back to this place because it's given so much to me. And so, I'm I'm hopefully proving that as I continue to go and do these different opportunities. And my hope is that I don't let you down. So, that's my goal. So, thank you for this opportunity. >> Thank you. And of course, we must always mention Raven is one of our students that never had one absence of her entire time. >> Ever. >> Not as a not as an employee, but as a student, she has never had any absences. >> Yes. Thank you. Her husband Danny has been a bad influence, so she's had some absences. Okay. Thank you, Ruben. We're excited. Okay. And next up, we have our new CTO officer,
007which we are very excited about. So, can we please give a warm welcome for Mr. Chris Laflur, PLEASE? OKAY. And we'll speak a little bit. This is a wildly important position on the fact that we all know that if we could lose lights, that's fine. We could lose water, that's fine. We could lose bathrooms, but we cannot lose internet. So, we know that's one of our most important elements. and having filling this position and making sure it's going to fit in with who we are is important. Um we are pleased to recognize and congrat and congratulate um Chris who comes from Victor Union High School District where he holds a m he holds a master's degree in information technology providing him with a comprehensive understanding of the complex systems and a modern digital infrastructure. Furthermore,
008he is sight certifying signifying his specialized knowledge and commitment in excellence to in education technology. So, he does have his CTO. Um, importantly, uh, Chris possesses a deep and practical understanding of the unique tech technological needs within the K12 educational environment. We are particularly excited about his proven leadership skills and ability to guide teams. We anticipate that his guidance will be instrumental as we navigate our department's current transition and work toward enhancing our technological capabilities across the district. His insight will ensure we are tech our technology I can't read that word today. Our technology initiatives are both effective and strategically aligned with our educational goals. We are extremely excited to have you Chris and we welcome you. I had luckily I've had the opportunity to sit with Chris not just in an interview but on
009two different occasions sit and talk on a more personal level about goals and family and everything that means to us here and when we bring somebody in especially we have a wonderful technology team and as I explained explained any over and over again anytime we invite somebody in in a management position um we're putting them in charge of the people we love and that means something to all of us that you're inviting somebody into this living room that this is our home and I believe Chris is going to take care of us like family and I believe he's going to fit in just like family. So Chris, welcome. We're very excited to have you. You can introduce who you have with you and >> my wife uh Belle and the kids. Unfort I I made
010the judgment call that it would be a bad idea to take my kids out of school. THE kids couldn't join us today. I'm really excited to be on this team. I know you've done great work. I've heard nothing but good things about this district. Um, just the little bit of time I've spent with Manny and getting to know the DO staff. They all seem like like just wonderful people that are here for the right reasons. And I look forward to to supporting the students in this district and this community and moving forward with all of you. And awesome to see the tech team here. You don't always see that. Really, really great. >> Yeah. To punch you up to show up. Yeah. >> I'm really excited about it and appreciate the opportunity. >> Thank you.
011Miss Art, I'm sorry you didn't get to introduce your guest. Who is your guest? >> This This is Danny Art. He works here sometimes. >> He shows up sometimes. Thank you. Um board or anybody they want to grill our new employees for any reason. If anybody's interested um otherwise, thank you very much. Thank you everyone for coming and joining us and welcoming them. That means a lot to me and to them. I know it does to move forward in a positive manner. Um, these are always hard transitions for any leadership position and it's a lot to take on. So, I appreciate the support of the leadership of of Bear Valley. That's the only way we possibly survive. So, thank you very much everyone for coming as well. >> Okay. And that's the only thing on
012the agenda. Let me say I will come I would love to come and shake your hands alone. Okay. But I don't I want to do that. So, >> thank you. You give a virtual handshake.