Central Unified Board of Trustees Meeting January 27th, 2026

001Good evening. It is now 5:30 p.m. I call to order the regular meeting of the board of trustees for January 27th, 2026. Please let the record reflect that uh all members except for trustee sellers um are in attendance. What are the wishes of the board on the adoption of the agenda? >> So move. >> Thank you. I have a motion by trustee Singh and I have a second by trustee Sadu. All in favor please say I. >> I. >> Any oppose? Any abstensions? >> Thank you. Motion carries. Now we will take any comments from the public on any close session items. Any member of the public in the audience wishing to address the board on a close session item, now is the time to come forward. If you are watching this from remotely, uh the

002number to call is 559-276-3150. We will allow 30 seconds to pass before we will adjourn to close session. Board President, 30 seconds have passed and there's no callers at this time. >> Thank you. Hearing no comments from the public on close session item, we will adjourn to close session and return to open session at 7 p.m. Thank you. Hey. Heat. Heat. Hold on. Heat. Heat. N. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. N. Heat. Heat. Hey, oh hey. Oh, oh, oh. Hey. Oh. Oh, hey. Oh. Woo! Thank you. Heat. Heat. Thank you. How are you doing? Hallelujah. Heat. Heat. Papa. Heat. Heat. N. Okay. Woo! Woo! Yes. Yeah. Heat up here. Heat. Heat. Heat. Hey, hey, hey. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat up here. Heat. Heat. Hey, Oh. Hey, Oh. Oh, hey. Hey oh. Heat. Heat. Thank you.

003Heat. Heat. Hallelujah. Heat. There you go. Heat. Heat. Heat. Yes. Yeah. Heat. Heat. N. Heat. Heat. N. Heat. Heat. Heat. N. Heat. Heat. Heat. Hey. Oh. Hey. Oh. Oh. Hey. Oh. Oh. Oh, oh, oh. Oh, hey. Hey oh. Hey, welcome. They put me here because I am closest to everybody else who's long graduated. >> How old? No. Class of 25. Heat. Heat. Good evening. The board returns to open session. Thank you all for joining us. Uh items to report from our close session. Uh, trustee vice president Sers joined us at 5:34 p.m. Uh, the certificated personnel report was approved by a motion by trustee Keron and a second by trustee Sadu. Motion carried uh 6. We had the classified personnel report uh also supported unanimously by a motion by trustee Singh and a second by

004trustee Kirk. And then the board took action in close session to reject claim number GHC000092528 for all incidents occurring within six months of the presentation date. Uh the motion passed unanimously. The motion was made by trustee Kirk and a second by trustee C. Uh before we move on to the next item on on our agenda is the oath of office. We are welcoming our uh two new student trustees. And so we do have an oath of office that we need you to take and then certificates uh acknowledging and commemorating uh your oath of office. Do this front. Okay. So, just as a reminder to our two student trustees, uh the board's bylaws do grant you the authority to make motions and to second motions and you have a provisionary vote. So, we will I will

005ask for your vote first before I have the rest of the elected board members vote. Okay? And I'll remind you of that so you know as we go through the process. We move on to our next item which is the pledge of allegiance. If I can have vice president sellers please lead. Thank you. Next, we will have our community engagement information. And if I can have each interpreter, translator introduce themselves when they come up. Thank you. >> Good evening. If you wish to address the board, please call 559-276-3150 or fill out a request form provided on the table near the entrance and submitted to the clerk of the board prior to the meeting. If you wish to speak on an item on the agenda, please do so when that item is called. If you wish

006to speak on an item not on the agenda, you may speak during the public comment section of the agenda. The district welcomes other language speakers to the board meetings. Anyone planning to attend and needed an interpreter for a language other than Spanish should call 559-274-4700 extension 10150 by noon on the Friday preceding the board meeting or at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting so arrangements can be made for an interpreter. Thank you. Foreign speech. Foreign speech. Foreign speech. Spanish translator. So extension Thank you both. We move on to our student recognition. I'll turn it over uh to assistant superintendent Mclennon. >> Good evening. Is Christopher Golden here from Rio Vista? >> Excellent. Christopher, do you want to come up to the podium? In December, we brought you a list of amazing students, musically

007talented, who had made honor bands. And so, we actually have more from our district that have made the honor band. And so, we're recognizing them tonight. Our group from RIA Vista includes the following students and their band director, Mr. Golden, is present to help me honor them tonight and honor his work with them. So, our first student is Kennedy Crawford. I'm gonna have you guys come and stand up here with your band director. >> Just right here. Just right here. We'll do it as a group tonight. That way it'll front and back. Uh I'm going to hurt this name and I don't want to. >> An Jeang. I have some assistance. Did I say that right? Okay. Because if I don't, correct me. Ronstston Salate. Jonathan Barahaseno, >> Emilio, Ian Mason. It's quite a collection.

008Wesley Burquist, >> if I can have the students stand in front of the table so we can see your beautiful faces. That way you're not hiding back there. >> Yeah, >> you can have a group stand. >> Yeah, we can have you. >> There we go. >> Our staff and administrators will be okay. >> Their faces are much better than ours. >> Thank you, Mr. Carter Gunstream. and Cash Melendez. Is Mr. Denny Turner in the audience? So, we also have a student from Central East that made it. I know the student wasn't available to attend. I believe Sergio Garcia. So, Mr. Sergio Garcia is also among our honor our honor band and honor choir participants this year. So I believe that the board would like to um shake your hands. So if you guys want

009to start over there you go. Thank you for helping on One of those is Sergio. You want to give me that? I'll give it to >> Yeah. Oh, you're gonna take it. >> All right. If you guys would just come right here. I believe the board is going to take a photo with you. They're going to come around to the front now. It's a lot of work and it's a lot of dedication to get the students there. They worked hard. Their band director worked hard. We have some great arts programs and music programs. Oh, that is an amazing looking group. Thank you. Congratulations to all of the students, their families, and uh their teachers as well for their support. Let's give them another round of applause. We move on to our next item, employee association

010highlights. No employee recognition. Dr. Childs. >> Yes. Good evening, trustee, uh, President Karo, members of the board, and superintendent Dr. Marshall. The first employee that we would like to recognize tonight is our new promoted principal of El Capitan Middle School, Heather Martinez. Uh good evening. Uh thank you to the Central Unified School District Board of Trustees, Superintendent Marshall, the cabinet, and the members of this community. I am deeply honored and incredibly humbled to be named the next principal at El Capitan Middle School. It has been my privilege to serve the Central Unified community for the last 12 years as a teacher, instructional coach, and vice principal. I knew early on in my career that Central Unified was the place that I wanted to call home because the people of this community never striving for better

011for their students. During this time, I have witnessed the dedication, strength, and excellence of the teachers, staff, parents, and most of all, students that make up this incredible district. Over the last 5 years, I have learned what it means to be an El Capitan Eagle. We know that every one of our students deserves our best and in return we expect the best of them. I am blessed to be surrounded by an amazing team of teachers, classified staff and students. Their confidence in my ability to lead them forward is something I do not take lightly. I commit myself to living up to that confidence and I am excited to continue this legacy of excellence alongside all of you. Thank you. We also want to honor and recognize our Fresno County employee of the year nominees tonight.

012The first that we'll be recognizing is Miss Shelley Sanders, who is the principal secretary at Central Elementary School. >> I get to speak to >> That's dangerous. No, I'm kidding. No, >> three minutes to address the board. >> Yes. Three whole minutes. No, I'm gonna say the same thing I said the night that I won this honor. Number one, thank you. But number two, it's not just me. It's for the entire group of secretaries that I represent. The people who show up early every day and stay late, who go without taking lunches, who do jobs that really aren't their job and do it without complaining and do it very happily, who truly truly love our kids. Thank you for recognizing us and knowing that we are here and we appreciate it. >> And you're welcome.

013>> Don't go too far. We are going to have you shake hands and take pictures with the board. We're capturing these precious moments. And the next employee that we want to recognize as a 2025 administrator of the year is our own principal of just wanting Carl Elementary School and that's Mr. Raul Diaz. No, thank you guys again. I'm truly honored to to to get this award, but I I couldn't do it without the team, you know, our our team that that we had in our our community, and I appreciate your guys' support. This is something that's been truly special for me. A lot's changed in a year. Um, last year I was thanking my family for, you know, a lot of long nights without them, but now my kids are with me at my school,

014all three kids, and they're enjoying it. They get to be a part of that with dad and they get to see dad be a principal and and they really enjoy seeing me interact with our families and our community and our staff. So, thank you guys again. Thank you. We will have you all go around and shake every board member hand and then we will get a picture. Congratulations to you all. Now we move on to employee association highlights. We invite president of CUTA, Laura Bolton. She's not here. Okay. On to school reports. Uh we will first hear from Central Learning Adult School. Principal Robinson. Good evening, board president Coreo, governing board of trustees, superintendent Dr. Marshall, and to those in attendance. Thank you for this opportunity to present and share with you some of what

015the dedicated, caring, and talented staff at Central learning adult and alternative school site commonly known as class are doing and have accomplished. I'm Ed Robinson and I'm tremendously blessed and fortunate to be able to serve as principal and have the platform to support our students, our staff, our families, and our collective school community. Beginning with celebrations, I congratulate and praise our students, families, and staff for the increase in our 2425 graduation rate with an improvement of 10% rising from 69 to 79%. This is the highest graduation rate in the history of our alternative school and has been realized as a result of the schoolwide learning culture our teachers and staff have created saturated with purposeful culturally affirming practices. In offering a fourth consecutive year of our summer program, 110 students attended and six students graduated.

016Equally as important, the number of our adult school graduates rose from 66 graduates in the 2324 school year to 102 graduates last year. Our suspension and expulsion rate remained at 0% last school year, the same as the previous three school years, achieved in large part by our very welcoming, inclusive, and caring staff. Our students DNF rate also remained at 0%. Strengthened by our students and teachers collective diligence toward creating and cultivating a shared learning partnership that meets our students where they are and moving them forward with continuous support. Indicated by the fall 2025 results of the Panorama survey. We can see favorable results in every category, each being above the district-wide average with seven of eight categories increasing from fall 2024. This is highlighted by the school climate category being 26 percentage points above the

017district average and the teacher student relationships category being 18 percentage points above the district average. The positive and genuinely supportive teacher student relationships serve as the bedrock of our school. While focusing and dedicating our effort toward better supporting our English learners, our LP or English learner progress indicator indicator grew significantly from 20.6% to 42.3% while surpassing our state goal. We also realized a significant gain in our reclassification rate from 6% to 23%. While collectively sharpening our knowledge and skills on behalf of our English learners, it is worthwhile to highlight that research-based data suggests that reclassified English learners as a whole academically outperform their Englishonly counterparts. This serves our staff as a moral and compelling obligation to serve our English learners in a manner in which they are able to reach reclassification status. In an effort

018to better identify and re-engage our students who have shown concerns with their attendance andor ability to consistently complete their assigned work, we have strengthened our m multi-tered system of support. The intent is to identify them as early as possible. provide support and guidance for the student and their family and work toward their improved progress. Having done so, while 54 students were referred by the end of November during the 2020, excuse me, during the 2425 school year, only 36 students have been referred by the end of November this school year, indicating that 33% fewer students are illustrating any attendance and our work completion concerns this year. Our Saturday Live program continues to increasingly appeal to our students and families. averaging 15 students attending this year compared to an average of nine students last year. Saturday Live

019is completely voluntary and serves as an additional layer of support for our students to come to school, complete their work in a comfortable and safe learning environment, and receive instructional guidance from one of our independent study teachers. To the credit of our entire instructional staff and support staff serving our adult school, we hosted our initial WASKE visit in March of last school year and achieved our first ever WA was accreditation in Central Adult School's history. As a highlight with our visiting was chairperson summary summary report, Central Adult School was viewed as having a very student centered school culture and learning environment. It's interesting to note this very same takeaway and acknowledgement was expressed by the visiting Was chairperson at the conclusion of our WASK visit for our alternative school the year prior. A student centered

020approach and culture remains a prominent professional and philosophical goal for our entire staff. For Central Adult School, we garnered the best data and results in our entire region of all other adult schools on our endofear data integrity report. While being the only adult school to not have any data metrics below the state targets, this data integrity report is comparable to the California school dashboard for our K12 schools. These data points include such data as student enrollment, retention rates, academic performance assessment growth, the quality of our quarterly state testing, and the gathering and accurate entry of student information and data. Our adult transition program or connections continues to develop and maintain a variety of community and business partnerships where our students have the opportunity to increase their understanding and capacity to navigate the world and society

021around them and gain valuable work experience and job skills. A significant component of our adult transition program is to strengthen their independence and self- advocacy and help them and their families identify and select an adult day program or an independent living space for them to transition to after they complete their four years with us. As a testament to the hard work and selfless commitment of our teachers and paraprofessionals, the majority of our students make these transitions well and continue to grow and develop in a well-rounded early adulthood. I would be remiss if I did not mention that a significant and inspiring conclusion that has led our students and families continued improvement and success is the growing addition of quality staff that has joined our already highly qualified and existing staff. Collectively, they are the reason

022for our notable schoolwide culture and sustainable progress. We are not without our challenges. While understanding that maintaining steady growth in our ESPback scores is important and remains a continuous goal of ours, we have not realized the steady growth in our student ELA scores. Flatten flatlining over the course of the last two years. While making a small gain in math, we realize there is room for improvement. Much the same for science, even with garnering a bit more growth. Initiatives to support this growth are as follows. Strengthening academic vocabulary instruction for all students on a weekly basis. Our new intervention teacher is now providing designated EL for every English learner student as well as other students that are referred to by teachers. And our new literacy teacher is providing reading and literacy literacy support for identified and

023referred students as well as all as well as all of our kinder through third grade students. A long-standing challenge for us continues to be capturing a high level of student and parent engagement and participation when inviting and encouraging them to join us for a variety of meetings, events, activity activities, and co-curricular events. We believe that there are multiple underlying factors for this. Yet, while reinventing ways in which to improve, we will continue to outreach and embrace our students and families. Another challenge has been to effectively reestablish ourselves as a Pearson View testing center. Upon doing so, this would allow our GED students to take their GED test at our school site and will allow Central Unified to be a regional hub for a broad and diverse range of career and educationalbased certification exams. An additional

024goal for us is to establish structured career pathways for our business technology students by way of developing partnerships with local businesses for our students to serve in internship style positions, gain valuable work experience, and ultimately gain and ultimately gainful employment. Our students are earning industry level computer and application use certifications that will help verify their competencies and efficiency. Turning to spotlight. While many areas of progress and success as a result of our staff are deserving to be acknowledged with this spotlight section, I will highlight a handful in the interest of time. In order to provide the same access and opportunity for our students as their peers at the comprehensive high schools, we are developing a dual enrollment program this year in which we have stu six students currently enrolled as a means to serve our

025parents and adult community. We continue to offer an ESL class at Biola Elementary School and have created a new ESL class at Teague Elementary School. After my first year at class, we we created a comprehensive student orientation process for all students upon enrolling at Central Adult School. Not only has this con continually evolving orientation process served to be to better welcome, build relationships, and inform our students about all of our classes, programs, and services. has become a model for student enrollment within our state center adult education consortium and we have been asked to provide workshops and share our resources for other adult schools. We are currently working alongside our district office leaders to develop employment opportunities within our school district for our NATAP or nursing students who graduate and pass their state certification exams. In

026partnership with Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, ROOP and CTE Department, we have created an we have created and now are offering a forklift certification course to be taught at Central High School in March. We have maintained our effective partnership with Fresno City College as we have expanded and grown in student enrollment for our digital literacy program. of the various sites that host these digital literacy cohorts. Class continues to be praised for the condition of our campus, our building and classroom facilities, and our upgraded student technology. Our maintenance and operations as well as our technology services departments deserve praise for these accommodations. Lastly, and in the true nature of the significant benefits of an independent study, educational, and instructional delivery model, every kindergarten through 12th grade student who enrolls at class is provided with an individualized

027orientation for them and their parent on the day they register with our academic counselor. In addition, every senior student and their parent also meet with our outreach consultant to initiate discussion regarding their post-secary plans and applying for financial aid. Thank you again for allowing me to present to you this evening. I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have. >> Thank you. Any questions from our student trustees or trustees? Trusty Kirk. Thank you so much, Mr. Robinson. That was an outstanding report and u thank you for the work that you're doing at class. I would like to hear a little bit more about the dual enrollment that is being offered and also any other potential partnerships we have um with Fresno City College or our community colleges for our business technology. >> Yeah, with

028dual enrollment that is something I think as as you folks know has been offered and provided. it's been of a sustainable program at our comprehensive traditional schools. Um that is something that we've done some work with with our district leadership to be able to uh instill that here at class for alternative school students and in our fledgling year. We do have six students. We plan to grow that each year and a lot of that has been done by way of our academic counselor who's been uh been provided with extensive more training and is joining all the meetings and training opportunities that the other uh career and college counselors have at the comprehensive high schools in terms of business technology. um with all of our other CTE programs including nursing, welding, auto body, we've been able

029to provide um internship style and employment routes for those students who complete the programs and finalize those certifications. Yet with um business technology, they do have the ability and many more students have been now earning um industry level certifications after they pass assessments. Um yet we need to work towards providing internships for those students as well in our business community. >> Trusty Sadoo. >> Uh just a quick question on the Pearson View testing center. Uh where are students going now to um like what's the closest um place now that's right now that we don't have central offering uh itself as a testing center? Where are students going? The large majority of our students will either take it at uh Clovis Adult School or they will take it at home. And there's just certain requirements regarding

030security and safeguarding that they can take it at home. >> Any other questions? Trusty Sing. >> More just a comment. I mean um uh M uh Principal Robinson I mean just just that like uh increase in terms of our graduate I mean outstanding. And kudos to you and your team. I mean, that's phenomenal to make that much of a jump in a single year and to continue to on that trajectory this year. Just kudos to you and your team. >> Thank you. I have an incredible staff. Thank you. >> I have one um question and comment. So, uh you acknowledged that there hasn't been any growth in the ELA um and the ESPback scores and you mentioned some of the additional services and supports that are being provided to EL students. Are we checking in

031with the students to see whether it's working or what isn't working? And then secondly, what are you doing to ensure that the teachers and any other facilitators supporting them are in fact meeting the goals and providing the support that you're expecting them to provide? O with the three initiatives that I I mentioned this evening. One being the academic vocabulary. That's uh a continuous check-in with our teachers to see where they're at with that. We have um two we have two selected academic vocabulary words that are posted in four different areas with our independent study area every week. It's posted on Friday afternoons for the teachers to come back and see on Monday mornings. And that's just checking in with the teachers. The other two initiatives are relatively new to us. They're brand new this year

032in terms of some additional staffing that we have and so far we've gotten quite a bit of feedback because we've had our intervention teacher since the beginning of the school year and she's been doing some incredible work. That's something we intervene with her on. Also something we talk to our teachers about when we have weekly meetings to just see the progress in the students that she's helping with. Trusty Kon. >> Thank you, President Curio. Uh you actually uh stole my question nearly word for word. Um but uh it's really great on that. Principal Robinson, I just want to say again, thank you for uh hosting me on my tour of the site last year. Um had a great time viewing the uh nursing uh pathway you guys have for your students. Um and I see

033from your spotlight, we have so many other career ready opportunities for our students at class. So I'm excited to see how we develop those. and this uh new forklift certification I think is a great opportunity for our students and for our community. >> Thank you, Principal Robinson. >> Thank you. >> We will move on and hear from Glacier Point Middle School, Principal Hogan. I can try to talk about class, but it's not going to go well. Oh, >> in advance, it should go to your next presentation. There you go. >> This will go better. I promise. All right. Uh good evening, President COO, board members, Superintendent Marshall, and members of the central community. Thank you for the opportunity to share the work of our students and our staff tonight. The 2425 ESPback results showed little

034change compared to our 23 24 in uh results in both English and in math. Despite the lack of growth, there are areas that we would like to celebrate. In ELA, 47% of our students improved their scores from the previous year. In mathematics, nearly 52% of students showed growth. Notably, African-American English learner, Hispanic, long-term English learner, and socioeconomically disadvantaged students demonstrated math growth at rates exceeding the overall school average. Additionally, students redesated as fluent English proficient met or exceeded standards in both ELA and math at rates 5% higher than our school average. In science, our eighth grade students showed a 5% overall growth on the CAST. Through professional development, data analysis, curriculum alignment, and regular use of IABS, and collaborative conversations, our science teachers are preparing students for success. These changes in instructional practices are the

035result of continued collaboration with Solution Tree. I would like to thank each of you for supporting that work. Glacier Point's English learner progress indicator shows growth for both our English learners and our long-term English learners. 61.4% of English learners and 57.1% of long-term English learners made progress. Our teachers continue to focus on implementing strategies across all classes to support our English learners and all of our students to develop the skills needed to read, write, speak, and listen using academic discourse. We're collaborating with district instructional coaches to provide ongoing PD for our staff this year on those best practices. After reviewing these results, our team reflected on its instructional practices and we identified targeted strategies to strengthen teaching and learning during the 2526 school year to accelerate student achievement. We saw mathematics as a critical need

036and we allocated funding to provide additional inschool math support. A part-time staff member who provides push-in and small groupoup instruction was added in collaboration with math teachers. Students are identified for support and they're served in six week cycles. This intervention focuses on removing skill gaps that prevents students from accessing grade level instruction, building both grade level skills and increasing student confidence in their mathematical abilities. In ELA, we're emphasizingformational text, an essential component of the ESPback, the seventh and eighth grade curriculum, and a critical life skill. ELA and history teachers are partnering to assess students multiple times through the year using theformational text IAB as a pre and post measure allowing mid-year adjustments to better meet student need and prepare them for success on the ESPback. We're closely monitoring student progress on benchmarks and IABS. And

037from fall to winter, we saw 5% growth in both ELA and math on the I Ready Diagnostic. Based on those winter benchmark projections, we expect 40 to 44% of students will meet standards in ELA and 20 to 26% in math on this spring's ESPback assessment. Both of these represent growth over last year's ESPback performance. Another area of celebration is our fall panorama data. Student survey results showed growth across all categories with school safety showing the greatest increase. 84% of our students report having a supportive adult that they can rely on. On the family survey, we saw growth in six of seven areas with family school communication showing the greatest improvement. As we head into our challenges, attendance and family engagement remain to be those challenges. We're addressing these through a proactive approach focused on removing

038barriers to attendance and creating meaningful opportunities for our families to engage with our campus. By the end of the fall semester, our average daily attendance had improved by 3% and chronic absenteeism decreased by 3.5%. While this progress is encouraging, we recognize that more work remains. Our intervention specialists and family outreach liaison partner closely with students and families to identify attendance barriers and coordinate support. Home visits we believe are a critical part of this work and to date have 66 have been conducted. We're continuing to work to improve our discipline practices and we have a cohort participating in the restorative practices training this year. We've seen nearly a 40% decrease in student suspensions off-campus student suspensions this year compared to the same time last year. We'll continue to refine our practices implementing the learnings from restorative

039practices work and our into our sitebased discipline model. Family engagement was the single area identified through the Panorama survey as needing improvement. In response and in partnership with our family outreach liaison, Miss Santiago, we've expanded family programming. We've offered morning and evening parent coffees and workshops on topics including parent square attendance support and managing student anxiety. We're also in the process of planning a district district connection coffee to help families engage with various central unified departments. This year, we've launched the Give thanks SEAL platform to intentionally foster gratitude and kindness. Students and staff participate in weekly lessons and share messages of appreciation, resulting in 6,891 thanks notes by the end of the fall semester. This spring, our goal is for every student to build meaningful connections in their Connect for Success class with staff extending

040the same level of connection to one another. We believe that gratitude is foundational to creating a safe, welcoming campus where everyone feels valued and supported. We're excited to partner with the California Ed Partners through the OnTrack ELA cohort. While our initial focus is on ELA, the instructional strategies, data analysis, and professional learning will be shared schoolwide through professional development and our PLC's to strengthen instruction and student achievement. Although although the work is still in its early stages, we're confident that it will lead to meaningful gains for all of our students. I'd like to acknowledge the work of our math and our science team who in partnership with ed services are engaging in collaboratives to strengthen vertical and horizontal coherence by clarifying course concepts, strengthening connections across courses, deepening analysis of formative assessments and standards aligned

041rigor, and embedding literacy including academic discourse and writing to support highquality equitable learning for all of our students. And finally, I'd like to highlight our commitment to making Glacier Point a place where everyone belongs. Our teacher librarian, Tommy Martinez, has added more than 350 new books this year across diverse genres, including 90 titles in Spanish, Punjabi, Arabic, Vietnamese, and Le Oceanian to better reflect our changing student population. And I'd also like to recognize our United PE program and its teacher, Mike Ross, who was recently named fall semester teacher of the season by the Special Olympics of Northern California. This program exemplifies inclusion, joy, and partnership while teaching physical education, social skills, and the powerful message that everyone's valued and belongs at Glacier Point. Thank each of you again for your time, for your support, and

042for your leadership. I'm happy to answer any questions that you have. >> Thank you, Principal Hogan. Are there any questions from our student trustees? Any questions or comments from the board? >> Trusty Kurfon. >> Uh, thank you, Pres. President Curio. Um, thank you, Princip Hogan, for the presentation. Um, I didn't quite catch what the uh absentee rate uh was for Glacia Point. Uh, the school accountability card said it was 26%. Is that still accurate? >> Say that one more time. Trust >> the absentee rate uh for the site. Um, is it 26% still or is it What's the Do we know the number? >> Um, 24.5 I think was what we were at the end of the fall semester. >> Okay, great. So, it's going down then. Can you just share what's working for your

043site? Then, >> um I think it really is about kind of getting into conversation with families and with students and finding out what the barriers are, what's preventing them from coming. Um foggy days the last week or so certainly haven't helped, but um I think finding out what's preventing them from coming is really key and then creating an environment where they want to be. So, trying to create things on the campus that make students want to come. We have, you know, events on Fridays that that make kids want to be there on campus to listen to music, to play games, to create exciting events, and to build that sense of school culture, school pride. Something that we're really focusing. >> Great. Thank you. >> Yeah, of course. >> Well, thank you very much. >> Thank

044you. >> We move on to board communications and superintendent. We will first hear from Superintendent Dr. Marshall. >> Okay, I'll get my microphone. All right. So, um just a few highlights from uh January. Uh I got to spend my first um MLK uh the holiday here in Fresno and I served as actually a keynote at one of the events. So, it was a very good experience. I attended the governor's budget analysis that was in Sacramento. Interesting budget this time. a lot of one-time type opportunities, but um that's still changing daily. I enjoy visiting campuses. It's interesting that we talked about we had the uh class presentation. I got a chance to see, as you can see from the picture, the uh medical pathway at that school. So, that that was good to see. I was

045also be remiss if I didn't mention that this is uh school board um recognition month. So, we had a nice dinner prior to the uh meeting. Other updates and highlights from within the district. Uh we have the uh central high school, the county port laurate. They spoke uh she spoke at uh one of the uh Fresno County uh superintendent meeting. So she was a feature speaker. Uh we held a parade for the Central East Bengals uh state football champions. Uh we had our district spelling be and then we have winners from Liddell Central and Rio Vista. They're going to advance to the county competition. And then we learned that all three of our cheer teams from our high schools are going to the uh CIF state championships this weekend. All right. Uh a few more

046updates. Uh as was mentioned previously, uh we had our employees who were recognized for uh Fresno County employee um superintendent of schools employee of the year awards. And we had several schools to be recognized for um being among the healthiest in the nation including Biola, Glacia Point, and Harden Kernney. Lastly, as I move to next month, uh we'll I'll be hosting or participating in some town hall meetings talking specifically about the LCAP district budget. And then I wanted to give you guys the board, you've made some very deliberate actions as far as our facilities are concerned. But I wanted to give you a brief update in terms of our funding agreement that that you approved recently. Uh learn we've kind of got as far as the scope when some of those funds are going to

047start to come in. They don't they don't come in overnight, but now we have a better idea of when things are starting to come in. And then lastly, you know, as far as you approve the master facilities plan implementation, what will happen there is the next step in the process is they'll go out to the schools and engage the communities around the respective buildings. So that's my report. >> Thank you. I know uh our student trustees it's your first board meeting. So this is an opportunity for you to provide any report on anything related to um district business, your schools or concerns that you've heard from other students. Since it is your first one, you're welcome to provide anything if if you'd like. Otherwise, uh I'll turn it over and ask if any of the

048other trustees have anything to share. Would either of you like to speak at this time? Okay. Thank you. Uh board members, is there anyone wishing to speak at this time? Trusty Kurfon. >> Thank you, President Creo. Uh last week I joined uh Superintendent Dr. Marshall at the Fresno County Trustees uh dinner in uh held in Clovis Unified. So just you know seeing what you know was going on at the county, hearing from uh Valley Children's about their work um for improving student uh student and youth health in the community. And I just also want to give a shout out to the Fresno County employee of the year or teacher of the year. Uh Mr. Andres Reyes um because he didn't get the chance to present tonight. Uh he was actually one of my teachers when

049I was a student in Central Unified. Uh taught you know world history and uh US history. So with uh thanks to his uh ed education, I was able to learn the the good, the bad, the ugly about American history. Unfortunately, we've seen some of that this month. Um so congratulations to all of the uh awardees and looking forward to our new principal as well. >> Thank you. Hearing no other comments, we'll move on to our next agenda item which is comments from the public. The board has assigned 20 minutes for this item to hear comments from the public on any item not currently on the agenda. Uh our practice has been to first take any comments uh in person. You can notify us that you have a comment by completing the comment sheet. Uh if

050you haven't completed the comment sheet, please let us know that you wish to speak and then we will take public comments that are telephonic. The number to dial is 559-2763150. Um how many comments do we have uh in the audience? >> We have about uh two dozen total I'm told. Okay, we have 24 which exceeds the 20 minute total that we have. >> Is there board president? We also have two callers. >> Okay, two callers. >> I I was that was including those two virtual callers. So, >> perfect. Okay. Is there any objection to allowing each each speaker two minutes to address the board? >> Okay. Um, personally I'm uh partial to giving uh all members of the community um the full three minutes. I understand if I'm in the minority, but that's not my

051preference. >> Okay. I think there's consensus for the two minutes and the only reason for that is that we still have business to conduct and I do want to make sure that we end at a reasonable time especially now that we have student trustees and they need to um get home and complete whatever other whatever other responsibilities they have. Okay. So with that, each uh member of the public will have two minutes to address the board. Please be respectful of your time. If you exceed your two minutes, we will end your mic and ask you uh to allow the next person to speak. Uh we will take all the comments that are uh in person. Is there anyone who didn't submit a comment card that wishes to be addressed? Okay, we have all of them.

052Once we conclude the in-person comments, we will move to those calling telephonically. Clerk Heron. >> Yes, thank you. Our first comment is from Michael >> and you will have two minutes. Please excuse that it says three. >> Are we not able to change it? >> It hasn't been I'm not a technical expert. You will have an opportunity to address the board and you'll have your two minutes if you wish to speak at that time. >> If you'll please wait for us, sir. I appreciate your patience. Perfect. >> Thank you, sir. Okay. Uh whenever you're ready. here to speak tonight about physical transparency, prioritization, equity, equity because those things bring direct impact, trust, retention, and student opportunity in this district during collective bargaining. District leadership stated that COLA increases were largely absorbed by rising costs living

053leaving limited funding available for ongoing employee compensation. However, district financial reports show that growth in assigned and and board designated reserves as well as increased spending on professional services and administrative functions. At the same time, CEDA has made prioritization decisions that redirected financial and organizational resources toward other select initiatives while long-standing instructional, athletic, and student program needs have been deferred. These choices have been may be permissible but without clear public explanation they raise legitimate concerns about the alignment dis of district priorities. So tonight I'm asking for clarity not criticism. First of the cola adjusted revenue received in recent years what percentage was allocated to ongoing employee compensation and what percentage was placed into discretionary reserves or redirected to non- salary expenditure? Second, of the district's assigned board designated reserves, how much is legally restricted and

054how much remains under board control and discretion? Third, over the past decade, how much has the growth rate of administrative compensation compared to certificated instructional compensation adjusted for inflation? These are not rhetorical questions. They are basic transparency questions, especially when employees, students, and families are repeatedly told that resources are limited. This transparency is also essential when evaluating LCAP alignment and equity in student facilities. Central West High School has a sustained uh championship water polo program yet lacks a regulation pool. This is not a new request. This is a long-standing need tied directly to student safety, access, and opportunity and equity. When financial resources are redirected without clear public prioritization framework, particularly through CEDA, programs that clearly support student achievement remain stalled despite proven success. Transparency does not Thank you, sir. >> Thank you, Michael. Your

055time is expired. We do have a dozen other Apple people speaking. Thank you. Our next comment is from Eileen Reed. Yep. Would you like me to move on to the next person then to give you time? Okay. Thank you. And Miss Reed, please make sure the light is uh green when you speak. You will have two minutes whenever you begin. >> Um I did not know. My name is Alen Reed. I'm a resident of Fresno, California. I did not know I'd be speaking to you tonight or I would have been better prepared. But I am familiar with the good work that happens at Central Unifi because I worked as a teacher's assistant uh with the emphasis on reading at Madison Elementary School. My principal was Cath Katherine Self. Uh that being said, I was quite

056surprised that the award-winning boys water polo team at Central West does not have a pool. I am learning now that every sport needs a venue. College scouts are looking at student athletes earlier and earlier in their athletic careers. I know and I believe that Central Unified will do the right thing by providing these young athletes with a pool. Thank you. Thank you, Miss Reed. Our next comment is from Gabriel Suarez. Central Unified is a tale of two cities and that divide is not accidental. It's the result of poor planning and district decisions that not were centered on that were not centered on students when Garza was created. On the north side of the district, they have new and fancy things. On the south side of the district, they don't. It's dilapidated, old, and outdated. And

057you guys should have done something about that a long time ago. This happened because you made poor decisions about planning. That poor planning created inequity and instead of quick fixing it quickly, the district allowed it to grow. Now you're dragging your feet to address this inequity that you created. This inequity sounds a lot like CEDA. Drag um taking resources away from one side of town to appease the developers on another when there's a new development. A student- centered district anticipates consequences before making major changes and does not move centers students into overcrowded outdated schools and then tell them to wait for years for improvements. You speak of equity, access, and opportunity, but that's just a slogan for you because you don't really live up to that with the inequity inequity that you created with this

058district boundary change when you made Justin Garza and you had years to plan for this. If funding is an issue, that's not a reason for to delay action. The burden of fixing this inequity belongs entirely to you. Students did not make these planning mistakes. You did. So, it is your job to fix them. If a student makes mistakes, they're expected to fix them and not make excuses. And right now, it sounds like that's all you have is excuses for why you can't because supposedly funding is an issue. Now, it's time to act. Imagine schools in the south during se desegregation saying that they did not have the money to bring in the new students because of their poor planning. That's how you sound if money is your excuse. So right now, Central Unified is CEDA

059appeasing to the developers to build a new school while taking the resources away and creating inequity and doing absolutely nothing about it and dragging your feet and acting like you can't do anything because supposedly funding is an issue. >> Thank you. Times have expired. Next we have Alex Madreal and you'll have two minutes when you begin. All I am a member of my town in Reley, California. My class of 2019 high school experience was just what I wanted it to be. Actively involved in clubs and NGOTC and filled with school pride. In my junior year, I was able to enjoy a new Olympic size swimming pool that our Navy JOTC program got to utilize. We were able to teach swimming courses in the unit as well as being able to host orientering competition. None of

060which could be achieved without backing and a plan to build this important milestone for the city of Reedley. Before the year 2014 would come around, the year of the grand opening, our town had aquatic centers in the community and Reedley College. They had since been closed down through an urgent measurement. They were able to get donations and raise funds for a new pool as our water polo and swim teams were util utilizing the college and community pool before this shutdown. Many other community swimming programs and summer camps also had to go to the or had gone to the community pool and since laid dormant for some years before the new aquatic complex was built. When our Reley High School and college aquatic teams would finally be able to use the new facilities, an overwhelming sense

061of togetherness and relief was achieved at the marvel of the new uh swimming complex, able to run state meets with ease and a definitive tech and supplies that would distinguish it further from other local schools. With this newfound home field advantage and just not being another traveling away team, uh students could really do their best with the facility being closer to home and not a neighboring school district. That leaves them with a sense of school pride built in family support, a sense of belonging. Similar to Central High's Champions, our team was also required to depart at 4:30 a.m. for bus transportation practices held at rival campuses such as Dauba and Selma high schools um before the start of the school day. Practicing competing away from Owens campus removes the vital sense of identity and pride.

062Students are unable to say that they're be playing for their school, their town or their home while being under the >> Thank you, Mr. Magic Girl. Your time is expired. Uh I believe we have online comments now from PI Burus. No. Did we finish in person comments? >> We have more poll comments. >> I'm sorry. >> So, I'm I'm I'm pulling all the comments together. >> Uhhuh. >> So, we have some comments that want to speak on this topic. >> Okay. >> So, >> and those are in order, correct? >> On the phone, correct? >> Okay. Good evening, Miss uh uh Phoenix Suarez. You have three minutes to address the board. >> I'm sorry, two minutes to address the board. Please make sure to turn down the volume on your listening device so we can

063hear you loud and clear. Again, you have two minutes and your time starts now. >> My name is Phoenix Wik. In two years, I'll be attending Central High. I'm proud of my school, but I'm here because the path that sent me there wasn't created fairly. The district says this outcome is unavoidable, but it isn't. The result of years of poor planning, ignoring enrollment trends, delaying decisions, and then placing the burden on students and families with all things apart. Some schools are overcrowded, others are underused, and students like me are asked to adapt to the inequity that we did not create. This isn't about buildings or boundaries. It's about access to resources, stability, and opportunity. When planning fails, inequity grows, and students pay the price. We deserve better. The district must take responsibility, plan proactively, and

064fix the imbalance it created. Fair planning isn't optional. It's an obligation to every student it serves. Thank you. >> That's Mr. Phoenix Suarez. >> Good evening, Malachi Suarez. >> That's Malachi. >> Malachi Suarez, you have two minutes to address the board. Please make sure to turn down the volume on your listening device so we can hear you loud and clear. Again, you have 2 minutes and your time starts now. >> My name is Malachi Suarez and I am a student at Central High and member of the Waterfall team. I'm here tonight to speak about a problem that affects me, my teammates, and every student student who deserves equal access to opportunities at our school. The fact that Central High still does not have a pool. Water polo is not just a sport. It's a program

065that teaches teamwork, discipline, and dedication. But every day we face the reality that other schools have pools and we don't. We lo we lose practice time, travel long distances, and sacrifice time with our family just to have the chance to train. That's not fair. This is equitable and it is completely within the district's power to fix it. The district has known about this problem for years. Students, families, and the community have raised this issue up again and again, and yet nothing has been done about it. There is no timeline, no firm commitment, and there is no urgency. Every every year of delay is another year that water polo players, swimmers, divers, and PE students at Central High are forced to make do without the facilities that they need. Every year of delay is a lost

066opportunity for students to learn uh compete and grow. I am asking the board to act with urgency. Not in a few years, not after more studies or discussions, but now. Thank you. Good evening, Resza Numines. You have two minutes to address the board. Please make sure to turn down the volume on your listening device so we can hear you loud and clear. Again, you have two minutes and your time starts now. >> I'm sorry. Can you hear me? >> Yes. >> All right. Uh, so I appreciate your time today, uh, board. I'm calling uh around the issue of building a pool for Central High. Um, I want to start first by saying that while I congratulate the Central High team for their championship, while I know that it's important to have ways for our children

067to be fit and live healthy lives, we are at a time that we should be and are fighting so many different things around the world and the in these yet to be United States. And a pool shouldn't be one of them. But I'm still taking time out to call because this isn't about just a championship team or a polo team. This is about equity and accessibility. This is about who has and who doesn't. This is about who we leave out. This is about who we invest in. This is about understanding that when we don't invest in our children in all the different ways that are necessary to make them whole and seen and respected and give them the opportunities that they need to succeed that we all lose in the end. So though there are

068other fights that we should be having right now, it's still worth call taking time to make this call. They deserve a pool at their school just like every other student has in Fresno. Thank you. >> Good evening, Mark Felton. You have two minutes to address the board. Please make sure to turn down the volume on your listening device so we can hear you loud and clear. Again, you have two minutes and your time starts now. >> Thank you. Good evening board Central Unified. My name is Mark Kintos Navaro Felton and I a former student of Teague Elementary, El Capitan Middle School and Central High School. Having grown up in this district, as someone with deep ties to these schools, I believe it is a grave injustice that Central High School still does not have a

069swimming pool. This is especially troubling given that Central has a champion water polo team while other high schools in the district have this facility. The lack of a pool represents clear inequity rooted in poor planning. Financial constraints should not be used as an excuse for as an excuse for continued inaction. Additionally, prioritizing developers near Garza at the expense of Central High echoes the same concerns raised by CEDA or southeast development area. Thank you for your time. >> Thank you. Our next comment is from Oneda Escobar and you will have two minutes. Good evening board of trust trustees and u members of the public. My name is Onida Escobar and I'm uh one of Assemblywoman Esmeralda Sorius's field representatives in Fresno County. I'm just here to provide a brief legislative update. Um during the 2026 legislative

070year, the member is focused on keeping the Madura Community Hospital open and supporting healthcare workforce development in the Central Valley. Um during the last uh legislative year, Assemblywoman Sorya tried to pass AB uh 1400, which would would have helped increase our nursing workforce by creating a pilot program to allow certain community colleges to offer a bachelor's degree in nursing. With the hospital open again, we need to address the underlying factors that led to its initial closure. And this is and this bill will um start opening up uh new pathways for affordable and accessible nursing education. And while uh the governor vetoed this bill last year, Assemblywoman Sorya will continue fighting the nursing education our students deserve and our regions uh desperately needs. Um, Assemblywoman Sorya also co-authored AB49 which uh was signed by the governor.

071This bill limits the presence of ice in our schools and equips schools with the tools and procedures to deal with enforcement actions. She's also focused on addressing the unique housing challenges in the Central Valley and is co-authoring a 10 billion affordable uh $10 billion affordable housing bond to be boarded on by Californians in this year's elections. Um some of the state budget uh regional wins include um the following. to support our children's education. We increased per um p pupil spending by over $7,000 and fully funded our local control funding formula. We also were able to fund a 2.4% cost of living adjustment across all TK through 12 school districts and community college to >> Thank you. Our next comment is going to be from Angel her and you will have two minutes. And as I

072see a lot of students gathered, I and I should have said this at the beginning. Um our students and any individual that comes forward should not fear retaliation. And so it's important that if at any point you feel that you are being retaliated against because of the comments that you've made here today and the items that you're bringing forward, please make sure that you reach out to Dr. Marshall. That should not be happening. and so allow us an opportunity um to investigate and take the appropriate corrective action. Uh I'm I'm really proud to see and I know uh the entire board is proud to see so many of our students coming out and and speaking up and about the things that are important to you all. So with that, go ahead. Hello trustees. I am

073a student from Central Unified. I'm here to speak. However, I'm afraid of adult retaliation from the site. Teachers are turning students against one another. We need the valid Victorian policy to change as soon as possible. As you all know, I'm pro, as you all probably don't know, I'm a senior here at Central Unified. I want to emphasize that the board must act quickly and effectively for this year's senior class to change the val Victorian policy. It is crucial it is done fast because there are only close to 10 weeks until seniors leave. I'm not only speaking for the hardworking students in C Central Unified, but also for the young people who will make up our future, the future who deserve proper recognition. The valictorian policy must change. Thank you. Thank you. Our next comment is

074from former trustee uh Gertop Gwal and you'll have two minutes. >> Good evening trustees. I'm going to make this quick as possible. I'm here to speak on two things. Firstly, I'd like to congratulate the new student trustees on their new positions and I want to thank Central Unified for all they've done to allow for student advocacy and student input. Secondly, I want to form Oh, that's fine. Secondly, I'd want to formally acknowledge um some concerns and interests that have been brought to me across the district on all three high school campuses. There's a push from the student body to change the val Victorian policy to a 4.0 plus, meaning any student with a 4.0 and plus should be valid Victorian. This is a concern that has been brought up on all three student c uh

075school campuses and has been brought forward to me by multiple students. and I'd like to formally acknowledge this concern and bring it to formally to the district as part of public comment. Thank you. >> Thank you. Our next comment is from Parth Singh. >> Just make sure the green light is on and you'll have two minutes when you start. >> Uh good evening board of trustees. I'm a student from Central Unified and we need the valictorian policy to change. Thank you. >> Thank you. Our next comment is from Shagun Shagun. I apologize if I mispronounced that. >> Good afternoon for trustees. I'm a student from central central unified. We need the val Victorian policy to change in to include 4.0 students. >> Thank you. Our next comment is from Myra Flores. Please make sure the

076green light is on uh so we can hear you and you'll have two minutes whenever you begin. >> Good afternoon board. I am a student from Central Unified and we need the val valid Victorian policy to change. Thank you. >> Thank you. Our next comment is from Anna Yusupov. I apologize for any names I mispronounced. Is Anna here? Hi, I am a student from Central Unified. We need the validictorian policy to change. Thank you. Our next comment is from Roit. Good afternoon. I'm a student from Central Unified. We need the validatoran policy to change to include 4.0 students. Thank you. Our next comment is from Marissa Flores. Good afternoon. Good afternoon. I am a student from Central Unified. We need the valid Victorian policy to change. As a student, this change would greatly benefit many

077students, including me. As someone who strives for high success academically, I know this change will benefit to all. Thank you. Thank you. Our next comment is from Lvia uh Laura. I apologize. >> Good evening. I am a student from Central Unified School District. We need the validictorian policy to change. >> Clerk Keron, is your mic on? >> Uh, no it was not at that time. It was uh is it Joenfrieded? Thank you. You'll have two minutes when you begin. >> Okay. Good afternoon. I am a student from Central Unified. We need the valatoran policy to change to include 4.0 and O plus students. >> Thank you. Our next comment is from uh Manishia uh Washington. >> Hello trustees. I'm afraid to speak today. However, I'm here to speak today. However, I'm afraid of adult retaliation

078from the sites. Teachers and staffs are unfortunately turning against students and turning one another against each other. We need the validictorian policy to change to include 4.0 students as soon as possible. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Our next comment is from Vani uh Kambos. Hello Central Unified trustees. I am a student from Central Unified. We need the valid dictorian policy to change to include 4.0 plus students. Thank you. Thank you. Our next comment is from Harimron uh Girl. >> Good evening trustees. I'm a student from Central Unified. We need the violent ptorium policy change for all students 4.0 and above. Thank you very much. >> Thank you. Our next comment is from uh Sanjen Gall. Good evening trustees. I am a student from Central Unified School District. All I have to say today is

079that we need the validictorian policy to change to include 4.0 plus students. Thank you. >> Thank you. Our next comment is from Jasmine Chahal. >> Uh, good evening members of the board. My name is Jasmine and I'm a high school senior in Central Unified and I am a valatoran for the class of 2026. I would like to speak for the students whose hard work is not being recognized. These these are students who challenged themselves by taking rigorous courses but received an unexpected grade that does not reflect their true effort. Many of them have maintained a 4.0 GPA, balance school with work and sports and spent countless hours preparing for exams. They followed what our schools encourage us to do to stand for more. Yet one C in a demanding class can now take away opportunities

080they worked years to earn. How does this policy reward students who take on honors and AP courses compared to those who choose not to challenge themselves? I urge you to take action to support these students and recognize the dedication they have shown. Their commitment and effort should not be ignored because of one grade. Thank you so much. Thank you. Our next comment is from Sukman Pit uh Raj. Good evening, President Curio and members of the board. My name is Sukman Pri and I'm a senior at Central Unified. I am here to speak. However, I am afraid of adult retaliation from the site. Today, I speak not only for myself but for all the hardworking students across all high schools in Central Unified who share a similar story. I have taken multiple augmented and advanced courses

081while balancing extracurriculars in high school to challenge myself and explore the different subjects that interest me and the intent to expand in on it in the future. Unfortunately, I recently received a C on my transcript for the first semester of the AP Calculus AB class that I took as a junior. While many often say that grades do not define them as a student, I believe that in this case, this grade does define me. It represents the countless hours and nights before exams that I've dedicated to maintaining a 4.0 plus GPA. Much like other students, it reflects my character, my perseverance, and my willingness to challenge myself academically. Though I pushed myself, much like other ambitious and dedicated students, I was able to receive a B in the second semester of that year. As at Justin

082Garza, we are taught to stand for more and strive for success alongside peers who like me took on rigorous coursework and may not have earned an A but did not fall short in integrity or effort. The validictorian eligibility policy in question even acknowledges grades and augmented courses. I ask that you please reconsider and review this policy. Now that I am graduating in a few months, I feel compelled to speak up for other seniors as well as myself while asking for timely action. It would be unjust to let hard work be diminished because a student challenged themselves with a difficult class even if they did not get the grade they expected. These are the same students with high ambitions and dedicated mindset who simply want the same recognition. Thank you for your time and consideration. >>

083Thank you. Our next comment is from Namisha Desi. >> Good evening. Sorry. Good evening, President Curio and members of the board. My name is Nisha Desessie and I am a senior at just Garza High School. I'm here to respectfully ask you to reconsider the policy that states receiving a C in augumented class automatically disqualifies a student from being validictorian. During the first semester of my junior year, I earned a 79.7 in an augmented course, just 3/10en of a point away from a B. Under the current policy, that single grade outweighs years of academic effort and achievement. Augumented classes are meant to challenge students. A policy that penalizes students for taking more rigorous courses discourages academic risk-taking rather than rewarding it. Validatoran status should reflect overall performance and consistency, not one borderline grade in a single

084semester. I respectfully ask that this policy be reconsidered as graduation is coming up very soon for us seniors. Thank you for your time and consideration. >> Thank you. Our next comment is from Diljot Singh Ry. >> Good evening, President Curio, board trustees and superintendent Dr. Marshall and district administration. I hope you all are having a great evening. For those that don't know me, I'm Djolt Singh Ry. Congratulations, student trustees. Um, earlier this school year, I advocated for an investigation into the matter of the validictorian policy change. First of all, I would like to take a moment to thank Assistant Superintendent Mlennon for her time and attention into conducting the investigation upon my request. If it wasn't for the actions of Dr. Marshall and Assistant Superintendent Mlennon, the 17 students would still not be considered validictorian

085today. So, thank you so much. Some say that our grades don't define us, and some say that they do, and some say that the validictorian status should only be given to elite groups of students. But I believe in a sense of equity and inclusivity that acknowledges student achievement and puts students first. A validictorian isn't just a title. It's a student who behind all of that beautiful graduation regalia shed tears while writing their essays in AP Langan Comp and completing their AP Calculus and US history classes despite earning a C in their augmented course and continued to strive to be better. As someone who has been an advocate for the student and continues to be, it's hard for me to recognize that not that these students are not being recognized for what they truly deserve. Some

086argue about rigor and others worry about number of certificates that will be printed. But the real question is why does earning a single augmented C outweigh the years of demonstrated rigor, perseverance, and e academic excellence? If we treat the augmented C-grade as grounds for disqualification, we send the wrong message to the students and we discourage them from challenging themselves from enrolling in AP and dual enrollment courses. We discourage them from pushing through difficulty when learning gets hard. Our system should reward growth and commitment, not punish students for rigor over comfort. Thank you so much for your time. >> Thank you. Our next and final comment is from Nicholas Lopez. Hello board uh esteemed board trustees. I came out here in fear of retaliation but not from staff but from students as many people are demanding

087the change of validictorian. I think it should stay as is. While a C is saying that it defines them. A C is still considered average. If we look at the districts around us, Fresno Unifi, Clovis Unified, all our valid Victorian students are straight A students. So, we're the only district in this area that accepts a B. So, if we change it, are we saying that are those students who put in that hard work in those classes? Oh, they're the same as the people who are just getting C's. While a lot of students say, yes, this grade does not define me or it does. At the end of the day, it's still that grade. And if we're changing it so late in the year, then many people who are working towards that B at the end,

088losing countless nights as I have, like right now, I have to get home, have six hours of homework to do, but I came out here to speak out that they should not change it. It's so late in the year. If they're wanting to change it, they should change it for the incoming year. Why do it so late now? When that happens, when you take a class, you know the risk. High risk, high reward. AP class, you want to strive to grow as a person. And as me right now, I'm in AP calculus. I I got a B. I'm proud of that. I struggled. I cried. It was hard. But at the end of the day, that grade you got, you earned. You get what you earned. High risk, high reward. So right now, I'm scared

089because of students retaliation, but I just want to speak out that changing it so late in the year for what? So you can get a diploma, medal, at the end of the day, it's just a title. Thank you. >> Thank you. And with that, President Coreo, I have no further comments at this time. >> Thank you. And while I mentioned about adult retaliation, I do just want to also encourage our students not to engage in retaliation and to be open to differing ideas. Um, we should make sure that that we accept and and are willing to have those discussions because these are items that are not uh agenda. We can't have any discussion as a board, but I do know that administration has been working on both the valid validictorian issue that we've heard from

090a number of students today and also concerns about facilities that we heard from both community members and parents and students from our district. So, um Dr. Marshall, can you just briefly two minutes or less uh tell us what is being done? Again, there's going to be no discussion or questions by the board, but just so that the community knows that we're not ignoring the comments that you're bringing forward. >> Oh, well, first I want to uh discuss the issue as far as the validictorian that issue. Uh we were in the process of scheduling a town hall so you can hear from students all you know everyone give everyone a chance to speak on this issue because you have different views as we saw tonight. So that's in progress. So I would hope that once that's

091scheduled that everyone here, all the students here would go out and participate in that process. So that's going to be set up. That's the first thing. Uh facilities, as I talked about previously, they you've already taken steps as a board. I you know, I can't speak for what happened 20 30 years ago. I can only deal with the now. And what's happened since I've been here is that the board has one, they've approved uh the work for a massive facilities plan and also uh seeking external funding to fund these projects because it's not as simple as you can go in the back of you know the school and build a pool. It's a it's a multi-million dollar project. You have to have multi-million dollars to do that. So looking at and there are facility needs

092throughout the district, not just pools, but all over the district. In fact, I got comments today from some of our other schools, HK, uh, Teague, different schools, different facility needs. So, it's a larger conversation. What we are doing since the board approved that plan, there will be sessions where people can come out and it's a very inclusive process and talk about each site. Now, one thing that we did offer and Mr. Jared and now we we met with um some of the individuals is that Central High School will be one of the the first school in that process. So I want to put that out there. So the district is looking at these issues. Thank you. And with that we will move on to our consent agenda. Uh I do have a request to pull

093number or item number eight from the consent agenda. So that will get voted and heard separately. Uh, I also want to note that we are adopting a resolution number 2526-28 declaring February 16th through March 3rd as Lunar New Year. And so with that, what are the wishes of the board? And do I have a motion to approve the consent agenda items 1 through seven and number nine? >> So move. >> I have a motion by Vice President Sers. Is there a second? >> Second. >> And I have a second by Trustee Kirk. All in favor? Uh, I apologize. Student trustees, how do you vote? So, you could say I in support, nay, oppose, or you can abstain if you feel that you don't have enough information or you have um a conflict that doesn't allow

094you to make a decision. So, make sure you use your mic and then tell me how do you vote? >> Yeah. Yes. >> Okay. >> I thank you. >> Sorry, board members. All those in favor, please say I. >> I. >> Any oppose? Any abstension? Motion carries unanimously. And so we revisit number eight. I'll turn it over to Trustee Singh. Just had a an additional question on this particular item if uh I can speak with you. Director Rodriguez. >> Uh Director Rodriguez, I just had a um and in some ways this is my own uh ed education process. I'll probably revisit the same question uh a little bit later when we talk about Hernand Barstow as well. Um when we're talking about the modernization at at McKinley, obviously there's the scope of project that's provided.

095To the best of your understanding, Director Rodriguez, are there any parts then that that are being left out? I think our sort of generic understanding as a board is when we're doing a modernization project, we're modernizing everything to bring that school up to um to today's standards. I know uh after we had done some work especially at Roosevelt in Madison, you know, I got some calls later saying XYZ like wasn't necessarily completed. So I just want to have an understanding specifically. Um obviously the scope has what is being done but I just want to understand also what what are things that we will have to continue to revisit potentially at McKinley. >> So that's a great question. So most of the classrooms and uh all of the the ad administration building uh in with the

096exception of the portables will be modernized. We typically don't modernize portables. However, there are uh want to say off the top of my head, there's about two portables that we will be doing some work uh in those portables for support staff. Uh so that is one of the things that's going to happen w with the uh with those portables >> in terms of just an additional like blacktops um uh some of our athletic facilities, exterior lighting, playgrounds. So, so the uh from what I recall, yeah, there isn't any uh uh landscaping, uh no black top, uh none of those items. >> Okay. Um just the the the classrooms, the modernization, the teaching stations, the walls, uh the updated uh technology, uh some of the roof repairs, uh new roofing and things of that nature. Some

097uh uh updated infrastructure, new uh switch gear, uh electrical switch gear. Pen has just recently replaced a transformer. So now we have to replace the gear that's on site. >> Can I can I just understand um when we make the determinations and it makes sense you know to of course start with the classrooms and to start with the with the portables when for instance you're saying we're not doing for instance like landscaping and some of some of these like for instance blacktop and some of those things. I think my my hope is for for like board's future that when when we're doing a modernization, we at least as best as possible get a price for just everything so that that particular school is just as nice as JSK or or you know whatever today's particular

098standards are. I think my fear is at least hurt hearing some of the parents after we have completed um modernization at Roosevelt and and uh Madison is that we don't for we don't leave out certain things and then we don't have any timeline to ever revisit those. I'll probably ask the same question when we get to Hearn and Baro but I think this is something that I'm definitely thinking out loud hope hopefully for the rest of the board. Uh, thank you and >> Trusty Keron. >> Thank you, President Curio. Uh, so I just have one quick question. I know a lot of the community is very excited about uh or very interested in uh infrastructure projects right now. That's exciting. Um, but this is a modernization of hopefully the the whole school of McKenley Elementary.

099Do you know how long that would take to renovate an entire school site? >> Roughly around 18 months. >> 18 months. Okay. Thank you. Mhm. You're welcome. >> Approve. >> Second. >> Thank you. I have a motion by Trustee Singh to approve the architectural services by Darden architecture for the McKinley Elementary School modernization report project and a second with by Trustee Keron. Uh I will now move to a vote. Student trustees, how do you vote? >> I I >> Okay. Board members, all those in favor, please say I. I. >> Any oppose? Any abstensions? Motion carries. Please let the record reflect that trustee Sedu is absent for this vote. And with that, we move on to our action items. Our first action item is student discipline case number 25-26-004. Administration is recommending that the board

100approve the recommendation on the student discipline case. What are the wishes of the board on this item? Motion to approve. >> Okay. I have a motion by Vice President U Sers to approve the recommended discipline on this case. Is there a second? >> Second. >> I have a second by trustee Keron. Student trustees, how do you vote? >> I I uh board members, all those in favor, please say I. >> I. >> Any oppose? Any abstensions? Motion carries unanimously. We move on to item number two. to approve the quarterly Williams uniform complaints procedure. Uh, director English. >> Good evening, President Kario, members of the board, and superintendent Dr. Marshall. This item is returning from last meeting. No complaints were received this quarter. So, administration is recommending that the board hold a public hearing at this

101meeting and approve the quarterly Williams uniform complaint procedure. >> Thank you, Director English. At this time, I will open the public hearing. Is there any member of the public wishing to address the board during this open during this public hearing? We will allow 30 seconds to pass before we move on to the next item. And just as a reminder, any members of the public wishing to address the board on any item, just come forward since this is a public hearing. If you are watching remotely, you can call 5592. Incorrect number. Just kidding. You can call 559-2763150. >> Board President, 30 seconds have passed and there's no callers at this time. >> Okay. Seeing and hearing no comments during this public hearing, the public hearing is now closed. We move on to approve the Williams uniform

102complaint report. Uh what are the wishes of the board? >> A motion to approve. >> Thank you. I have a motion by Trusty Kirk. Is there a second? >> I have a second by Vice President Sers. Student trustees. How do you vote? >> I. >> Board members, all those in favor, please say I. >> I. >> Any oppose? Any abstensions? Motion carries unanimously. We move on to accept gifts to the district. I'll turn it over to assistant superintendent. >> Good evening. We have one gift to the district. Uh Central High School received a donation of $10,000 from Joseph Keith Burgers Foundation for the Associated Student Body Fund. Administration is recommending the board accept the gifts to the district. >> Thank you. Are there any questions or comments from any board member? >> Thank you for

103the gift. Uh, is there a motion to approve to accept the gift uh to the district? And for our student trustees, >> when I repeat that and say is there a motion to approve, you can say so moved. That makes the motion. If you want a second, you simply say I second the motion. >> So moved. >> Thank you. Is there a second? >> Second. >> Thank you. Uh, I have a motion by trustee uh Kuron and I have a second and pronounce your last name so I don't mess it up. >> Kung. Okay. And a second by student trustee Kung. Student trustees, how do you vote? >> I. >> Thank you. Uh board members, all those in favor, please say I. >> I. >> Any oppose? Any abstensions? Motion carries unanimously. We move on

104to item number four, approved renewal agreement with uh Aries Software, Inc. I'll turn it over to Dr. Childs. >> Uh yes. So um last Friday we was able to have a meeting with the Aries representatives in order to talk about the district individualized requests that we need in terms of uh permissions. One of the things that they did guarantee us is that the three-year contract does not lock us in. It just locks in the price for the next three years. At any point we can um back out of the contract. Um they have also since invited us uh two representatives for the district fully expense paid by them to actually join to see the different permissions and the things that they are going to be tailoring in hopes that it would satisfy our requests. So

105with that information we are recommending that uh that this item be approved tonight by the board of trustees. >> Thank you. Are there any questions or comments from our student trustees? Okay. Any comments from any other board member? Seeing none. Just kidding. Vice President Sers. >> Thank you. Uh Dr. Charles, do you know when we anticipate that uh opportunity to send staff members for that training? >> Uh March 9th through 11th um in Monterey, California. >> Okay. Is there any time constraints that we are up against in the immediate future here to approve this? Um other than right now we are working or we're utilizing their system and we have not renewed the contract that went that was sent to us by them in November. That's the only time constraint. >> Okay. Would it be

106possible to table this item until they return to find out kind of answer those questions that is this program going to be customizable to the district's requests? I would let me uh refer to Mr. Gaffron. Could you answer that question? >> Would it be possible? >> So, Vice President Sers, at least for me, can you maybe explain a little bit of what you mean by customizable? Are we still talking about specifically restricting access uh to certain function? >> One of the components. Yes. >> Okay. Okay. Um, so >> um, the question of whether or not we can not pay them till March is is that effectively the the question. >> I I'm just curious what Okay, >> let me clarify because I don't want anyone watching this to think that we're not going to pay.

107The question is, can we table this for consideration of the three-year contract to the next board meeting? What is the impact of that? >> Um, it all depends on area software. Um, in technically they could turn off the spot. I don't anticipate that they would obviously. Um, uh, yeah, so it's sort of at their discretion. Um, I did receive, uh, communication from them today that they have escalated our request to their programming department. So whether or not that means great, it'll happen within the next 6 weeks or 6 months, I can't answer that question, but it has been escalated. >> Vice President Sers, so would you be satisfied if the wish of the board is to approve this contract um knowing that the representation Dr. child's has provided because I don't remember what the terms

108say that we can end the contract within the three-year period. If the board wishes to approve, can we continue with that and then have another information item to report back and tell us these are the private not I actually I don't want any details but confirming these are the trainings we've confirmed the privacy settings a confirmation from our district in compliance with various board policies that we have that they've audited access to make sure that only those that need function to like grades or attendance or uh confidential information have access. >> Personally, I'm I'm one vote here on the panel, >> correct? But you're asking the question, >> I I personally would not support that. I'm have questions and concerns that have not been answered yet. >> Okay. >> And I don't want to see,

109this is my personal opinion. I would not invest in a contract and then have no timelines of when the solutions are going to be presented. if there are other opportunities for other programs that are available. Um >> can can I speak to that? >> Sure. >> Um so like uh was mentioned earlier um the contract we're locking in is three years of pricing fixed. The renewal is effectively for the current year that we're already participating in. I would I'm happy to address concepts about moving to another student information systems if we want to do the work to figure out if there is another system that would meet our needs. But that is a process that takes months and months because it affects every interaction with student data at the district. every student who enrolls, every

110student who exits, every tracking um e participation, everything you can think of by which you guys derive data to make decisions, a huge chunk of that comes from our student information system. So looking to move and evaluating what's out there is an excellent idea. It would take time. >> Okay. Can you tell me if Aries can uh is customizable to what I'm looking for >> it? Yeah, they control the source code. It they can change it. >> Can you tell me when they will be able to customize? >> I cannot tell you that. >> So, being that we are going to be data driven, I need complete confidence in the information that I'm being provided and if I have any questions or doubts, that's not acceptable. So that's why I'm asking that we get some

111confirmation that areas will be able to fulfill our requests. Otherwise, I think it would be time to start that time clock of analyzing and looking at other programs. So that that's why I'm asking for this to be tabled. Again, I'm one person. >> So other than because I'm curious. I don't know. other than the functionality which I would be shocked if they can't support this of restricting access most standard platforms used by educational institutions in California it's almost a legal requirement um what other concerns do you have like what functionalities because I I I I don't know if there's any other concern than than privacy if you feel comfortable sharing >> there are I know off the top of my head here at the moment I don't have all of Mhm. Ready to list out.

112>> You know, one thing that they did do um that's a very positive step is that to your point was that they sent out uh as far as the ticket as far as to address a lot of the the uh concerns that you brought forward basically reiterating in terms of what specifically are you seeing? So I mean so since we've been address working on this we've gone to a whole different place to I'm pretty comfortable that they are going to uh do what we need to get done because they even asked for clarify you know they they came back and said hey um but you be very clear in terms of this is what you want and the second they actually came back and asked us for that information >> and we had an audit

113today with act so the the programming change you've you've you guys have specified is specific to um a certain subset of of tables in Aries requesting that only folks who enter that item be allowed to edit it. That's the programming they're working on. The idea of excuse me, who has access to individual sections, who can read, who can make changes, etc. With with that particular area in mind, we did an audit today. Um, and it's it is set up the same way we had discussed with uh uh district nurse Vonnie and her request at the end of the week. >> I just want to clarify that is one subgroup that I've addressed for concern. There are multiple. So, if we're focusing on just one, that's that's great. That's progress, but there's still more. >> Okay.

114Um, and I would love to follow up with you guys later. this is not the uh the platform for me to discuss that. >> Well, I mean I think that at some point the concerns do need to be brought to the board because the decisions should be made by the board as a whole. And so I I agree privacy is a concern and and now more than ever we need to ensure that only individuals that are authorized and absolutely under I mean this is a furpa issue. This is this is 100%. >> This is why I'm saying like I would be shocked because they are the leading provider um for K through2 school districts in California, right? >> Yes. I I operate our permissions policy on the principle of least access. So when I'm requested

115to give someone access that that is done with the idea that you get the absolute minimum you need to do your job. Um unless another unless the the board administration has said these people get this access that's the the policy under which I operate. >> Okay. Are there any other Sorry, Vice President Sers, do you have any other questions or comments? Okay. Is there anyone else that has any questions or comments? Trusty Kuron. >> Thank you, President Curio. So, are we saying that if this item is tabled today, we could lose access? I think it's highly unlikely that they'd say, "Hey, you guys are are 90 days late. Uh, we're going to turn you off." But I it >> So, so if we table this, we're already late on our contract. >> Yes. >> We

116don't have a contract. >> We're We're operating technically without a contract under their grant, >> but we've had a contract before. >> We've had a contract every year for since 2010. >> Okay. So, this is an issue I think the board has brought up before on other contracts for other contractors is that we like to have these in advance of the contract expiring for renewal so that we have time to review if we have questions. We're not put in this jeopardy of oh, you know, the trash isn't going to get picked up if you know we if we don't approve it or the sky is going to fall like this is something we have brought before. Um, so if something if that were to happen, it would not be on this board. It would be

117on the district because we've already made it clear where we stand on that. >> I understand your position completely. >> And if it is, Table, we could definitely follow up. I could put in a call to the representatives tomorrow and let them know that, hey, this is something that we actually need to know if it can happen ASAP or not. >> Thank Thank you. Because I'm surprised that not only is this like, oh, it's due now, but that it's late. Vice President Sers, you said you had one last question. >> One question. Why is this being brought to us here in the 11th hour with our backs into the corner? >> So, this was uh brought to executive cabinet back in May of 2025 and then um it was then brought back in where Aries

118sent the renewal pricing and the contract in November just two months ago. So part of it I think was just transition of leadership at the district office level and then Aries providing the contract to us not until November. >> Okay. >> Trusty Singh >> ju just uh piggybacking on Trusty Kon's point. I think uh Dr. Marshall and I and I had had a conversation about making sure that we agendaize and and provide uh dates, but I'll follow up with you uh President Curio to make sure that we do that in future agendas. >> Yeah. >> Okay. So, I agree with with your sentiments, Vice President Sers. However, um and I agree with everything that has been said. We keep saying this. We don't want to put you guys in a bind, but we also don't

119appreciate being put in a bind and and waiting till the last minute. I think that message has been clear. We've said it before. We get it. Work in progress. Um I want to proceed and I will make a motion to approve. Um, however, I do want to include in that motion that we get an update by the next agenda. Um, because I don't want us to just maybe not on you all of sitting around, but that the vendor thinks because we've approved it, well, we can ignore them. And so, whatever pressure this puts on everyone else. Um, and then we can revisit. I know that's not what you want. Um, but you guys can shut down my motion and someone else can renew a new motion. And one thing we will do in terms of

120the updates, I'll make sure that you get all as I always do as we get this progress moving forward. Emails going back and forth. I'll make sure. Okay. >> Uh, President K, I have a point of query. Did Trusty Sers already tried a motion to table the item? >> Did you? >> Yes. >> Oh, I apologize. >> I would like to make a motion to table this item if I wasn't clear in that. >> Okay. It was not. So, >> apologize. Vice President Sers has moved to table approval of the renewal agreement with Aries Software Inc. to the next board meeting. >> Following uh information provided from Aries >> answering your questions. >> Yes. >> Okay. We have a motion by Vice President Sers to table approval of the renewal agreement with Aries Software Inc.

121until our next meeting uh a regular meeting of the board uh subject to his questions being answered. Is there a second? >> Second. >> Okay, I have a second on the motion. Student trustees, how do you vote? And this would be where you're like, you all just talked a lot about things that we don't understand. If you want to abstain, I think this would be an appropriate time that that you could abstain, but you can vote yes or no. If and what the t what the motion is, we're going to just move it to the next board meeting for consideration. And as you probably understood, Vice President Sers has additional questions that still haven't been answered. So, without explanation, how do you vote? I >> I >> uh board members, all in favor of tableabling

122the item, please say I. >> I. >> Any oppose? >> I will oppose. Any abstensions? None. Motion carries. We have five votes to table. I registered a no vote and then our two student trustees supported the table. Um thank you very much. Okay, we move on to item number four. Um, I'm sorry, item number five, approve expanded learning opportunities three-year plan and budget. Dr. Lopez. Good evening, board president Garo, Superintendent Dr. Marshall, and board of trustees. So, I am excited to present to you the program plan for the next three years for our district. So, our expanded learning opportunities program plan was guided by feedback, enrollment data, and program data over the last few years. So, now what you see in front of you is some of the data that uh supports this plan. So,

123as you can see from 22 23 academic year, we had an enrollment of 948 students in our expanded learning program. That has increased all the way to again August of this year, we were at 2,890 students. However, that has increased since then another 1,000 students. So, I am very proud to say that currently we are at 3,813 students enrolled in our afterchool expanded learning programs. The additional data that we take a look at is uh clearly with the growth of student enrollment, we also see an increase in theou that we currently have with Fresno County Superintendent of Schools. They currently hold some of our grants that help fulfill the needs for staffing uh such as the 21st century grant, ASUS grants, and supplemental grants. So the EL ELOP plan was truly a collaborative effort. Um

124it was developed in partnership with um our administrators and and other partners and we took the the feedback that we received from some surveys and we reviewed and refined our plan and and strengthened it and made adjustments um as needed. So some of the surveys that we had were uh the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, the fresh department uh colle uh did some surveys over the last year and those are shown there. We also did some internal surveys to our central unified staff and specific surveys when we have camps and there's a snippet of something that was um for the students from the last winter inter session. So, our expanded learning program plan that you have before you, it um helps us identify how we're going to provide consistent, highquality, expanded learning services for our

125students from TK all the way through 12th grade outside of the regular school year. And you do have the plan in front of you, the ELOB plan, the template that we're provided, it um we have to address the 12 quality standards for expanded learning in the state of California. So each one of the standards has a number that's assigned to it. And when you're reading through the plan, they all align with that. This plan is a living document. It truly is something that is um as we come up with new ideas, as we receive feedback, as we need to make shifts to to serve our community, we make changes in the plan. Like, you know, that's up, we're changing it. It's it's um should be renewed annually and reviewed um by the board annually moving

126forward. And it's unlike other plans in that we don't actually submit it to the CDE for approval, right? We don't they don't have and they don't come back and tell us change this, change that. We bring it to our our board and it's up to our board to approve it. Um the exception that the state sees it is when we're in the middle of an FPM or if we need to which is our federal pro uh program monitoring or if in an audit um they will request um the plan to look at alignment of expenditures. So now I'm going to quickly review a summary for each of the standards and how we're meeting the plan. uh for example standard number one safe and supportive environments. We are investing some of the funding on our safety

127manager. So we're cost sharing with our district. We are also looking at training for our leads. Uh so again cost sharing with our district to provide that training including the director climate and culture that will be providing training on um some of the components uh that lead into the after school program such as um our safe talk and other components. Assist training is another one uh that we call share and we're able to utilize some of the staffing uh within the school day to provide some of that training in the after school hours. The next standard is active and engaged learning, engaging enrichment, hands-on activities. So, some of the feedback supported the fact that we need to explore additional camps, camp offerings for our kids, and it's been exciting in the last two years to

128implement some very great camps. We've received a lot of great feedback. Our students are not only engaging in hands-on activities that incorporate steam, but they also explore careers, skill building, academic support, daily homework support. We are now investing in teachers to support with RTI response to intervention, uh, which will also allow our district to recuperate ADA attendance. Standard four, youth voice and leadership. This is where students have the opportunity to shape our program. We have students choose what they would like for their activities and what their enrichment um programs will look like so that our our program reflects their needs. Healthy Choices is a component number five of the standards and all of our um programs align with the district wellness policy and we have things like cooking classes and sports and fitness and every

129day there's a physical activity and all um meals are provided through our food services um in alignment with all of the federal nutrition standards. Diversity, access, and equity is standard number six. And here we want to make sure that we provide uh service equitable access to all students. And when we say all, we mean all. So we particularly want to make sure that we support our students with disabilities. We collaborate with um our special education department and make sure that we have the supports in place including instructional um uh aids, all the targeted supports um and specialized transportation to camps as needed. And lastly, we want to have um culturally responsive um programming where we have the activities and our events that we have within our program uh celebrate the cultures and the experiences of

130of our community. Standard seven and section seven is quality staff. There are three components of this. It's staff engagement, um minimum staff qualifications and staff development. Section eight is our clear mission and vision. The vision of Central Unified School District expanded learning program will embrace diversity to educate our students, provide afterchool academic support, and provide opportunities for our students to experience the world of possibilities around them. So, in the last two years, we've done a really good job at engaging our families, utilizing our parent engagement um department as well as community schools. So, I am very proud to say that this is a component that we have grown in in our district. So, you're going to see a lot of new components this year added to the three-year plan, and that is ongoing communication with

131families, integration of family engagement opportunities, program integration, partnerships with sites, uh, ELOP program, as well as parent engagement. Number 10 is something that is ongoing throughout the year and it's um commonly referred to as CQI in the expanded learning world and that's our continuous quality improvement where we constantly look at what's happening and how we can um assess, plan and continually improve our programs. And number 11 is program management. It's where we um look at all of our subcontractors and and our program partners and make determinations on how you know moving forward with those. Um we also um collaborate with a variety of departments on in our district. So this is where you'll see that we are adding language around facilities and resources. So we are looking at utilizing our funding to expand opportunities for

132our students prep and prepare preparation just in case our funding does go away uh at some point. We have buildings and capacity to provide our own camps. So that that will be our focus uh as well as leadership development within our department and possible growth just to ensure that we can uh gain some of the funding that I know the board has been interested in uh and we're able to sustain those grants as well. We are looking at a phase transition uh regarding that uh ask of the board gradual shifting towards district-led management of ELOP and other programs capacity building development of internal system staffing and operational readiness. So we are looking at potential staffing that will help us carry the load. Uh moving forward uh we are also thinking of strategic hiring inter uh

133in intentional recruitment to support the afterchool interession and supplemental programs. Uh consultant services will be required as they have been added through theou and funding and compliance um to ensure that we continue uh the grant pursuit and uh ensure that we are able to receive additional grant funding when available. Part of this plan is also the 26 2526 academic budget for the ELOP program who is also attached there. But I will go through the presentation just because the budget is at the end of the presentation. It does reflect student and family needs based on the survey responses as well as feedback that we received from our families. Some of the possible expenditures that we'll be focusing on are facility use cost allocations, uh p uh personnel salaries and benefits, registration systems for interession, equipment and

134supplies office furniture as we grow, transportation to provide access for all students, field trips, vehicles, interessions, summer outside contracted services, contracting enrichment providers, aids to support with IEPs and 504s, meals and snacks, traveling conferences, computer equipment, And one of the major ones, as mentioned before, is facilities investment. Funds may support purchase, renovations, or upgrades of facilities, portables, learning spaces, shade structures, and storage. This is our plan. So, as you can see, we are allocating 2 million under personnel salaries and benefits, payroll as well. Enrichment and uh contracted services we allocated an additional two million program operational supplies 10 million that does include the FCSSOU transportation and student access we allocated around 500,000 and and that is currently what we spend in inter sessions as well as after school programs facilities and program uh infrastructure as

135you can see uh we added about a million or so because we are looking at this first year analyzing where we can potentially build uh something that can be uh that can stay with us even when the grant if if the grant were to go away. Meals and snacks. Um it's hard for me to see. I'm so sorry, but I believe that is about 14,000 which is what we spend. Professional development program oversight, we have about 100,000. Indirect cost currently is at a 5.62 62 and it's around 900,000 and total grant is 17,647. I think I was able to see that number well. Um so I am proud to say that our grant funding has increased over time. Three years ago we were only receiving $8 million in this grant funding. Last year we received

13616 million. Now we received 17 million. So this is where we start looking at sustainability and how do we create programs in central so if for some reason the grants were to go away we can uh keep those structures. Is there any questions? >> Thank you Dr. Lopez. Any questions or comments from the board? >> Trusty Kon. >> Uh thank you President CO. Um comment and question. First off uh thank you both for your work on this. You know, I think this is a really well done presentation highlighting everything, all of our goals and aspirations for our ELOP program. And then also just for the community watching online, uh colloquially uh our ELOP program, expanded learning opportunity, it's our afterchool and summer programs. Um I have one question and that is on uh the slides

137there is a hyperlink to the budget. Is that the same thing as the budget that was attached? That is correct. >> Okay. It's not a different document. >> No. >> Okay. Got it. Thank you. No further questions then. >> Thank you. Any other comments or questions? If not, what are the wishes of the board on this item? >> Motion to approve. >> Thank you. I have a motion by Trusty Kurfon. Is there a second? >> Second. >> I have a second by trustee Sadu. Um, so with a motion, it would be approving the expanded learning opportunities three-year plan and budget. Student Trustee Kong. Did I say that correctly? >> I. >> Thank you. Uh board members, those in favor, please say I. >> I. >> Any oppose? Any abstensions? Motion carries unanimously. Uh item number

138six, approve Fresno County Superintendent of Schools expanded learning program memorandum of understanding amendment. Dr. Lopez. >> Hello again. So as explained, uh we have increased uh in our enrollment and our afterchool program and inter sessions. Uh the numbers that you see reflected here is the current growth at the opening of the of each academic year. But as explained earlier, we have grown from the opening of the year till now by a thousand students and we're at 3,813. With that being said, we grew about 39% of student enrollment, which means an increase in theou because that provides us staffing to support that growth. we had to ensure that um the staffing was provided so we can allow the kids from the weight list to enter our program. Uh that is why you have the contract in

139front of you today. Theou has increased uh it has increased by 2,662,000 uh to allow the for the staffing to uh ensure that the 10,000 students receive the adequate staffing at the sites. Additionally, the reason why it increased is because before, I don't know if you recall last year, we were bringing um contracts to you for camps if they exceeded the 50,000. Now, we are going through theou to ensure it is easier to process the camps. We do offer a lot of camps and I would hate to bring you 30 contracts. So, because they are currently uh part of uh theou that they're able to provide that access and they're vendors through FCSS, then we're able to use theou. So, I would not be bringing any contracts to you for camp offerings this year. It

140is included in the MOU. >> Great. Thank you. Any questions or comments? >> Okay. I will move to approve the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools expanded learning program memorandum of understanding amendment. >> Thank you. I heard a second from Trusty Kuron. Uh student trustee Kong, how do you vote? >> I. >> Board members, all in favor, please say I. >> I. Any oppose? Any abstensions? Motion carries. Thank you very much. >> We move on to item number seven, approve bus replacement. Director Broth. >> Uh, good evening, Board President CO, Superintendent Dr. Marshall, and board members. Uh, one of our school district buses needs a major repair to the engine. Uh, the bus has approximately 235,000 miles and is 16 years old. Uh district staff is recommending to purchase a new school bus to replace the

141older one due to the cost of the repair, age of the bus, and the miles. The bus will be purchased through a Toz uh sales using a piggyback from Close Unified bid number 2963. Uh the current bus is a 34 passenger capacity. We'll be replacing it with a 36 variable seating. Um we can fit up to six wheelchair or up to 36. and uh every wheelchair takes away six seats, so anywhere in between. Um the cost of the bus would be $223,64324 and would be paid through the general fund. Um administration is recommending the board approve the bus replacement after I answer any questions the board may have. >> Thank you. Are there any questions or comments on this item? Trusty Kuron. >> Thank you, President Curio. So, what kind of fuel does this bus

142use? >> The current one or the new one? >> The new one? >> New one will be diesel. new one will be diesel and the old one is also diesel. >> Yes. >> So in my time on this board, we have made it an effort to replace diesel buses with alternative particularly electric vehicles um in compliance with California state law. Why are we buying another diesel bus? >> Uh so we one you can uh it's the size of the diesel bus uh the size of the diesel engine. So in the state of California right now for our large buses 84 capacity and larger, you cannot buy a diesel bus. They are no longer being sold. Uh since the capacity of the current bus that we're replacing is a smaller bus, we are able to get

143that diesel engine meets all of the state's requirements for carb and emissions. >> Let me clarify then. Why did we not seek out an electric vehicle or alternative fuel? >> Uh we're we mainly due to the mileage uh range on electric buses. Uh we just got seven. Um it's still about 100 miles and um we have to charge in the middle of the day. It's just not operationally operationally sound for us to be 100% um electric. So where we can still do diesel, we want to because we also need to use these buses potentially for field trips that go out of town. >> Thank you. So will will we be on track to meet, you know, California regulations for our fleet? >> Yeah, our buses are 100% compliant right now. Uh we're in we're on

144track. Nothing. We're no concern there right now. >> I I understand we're compliant for now, but if we're not continuing to update our fleet to meet the state's goals, we could then be out of compliance, are we continuing to uh move the goalpost? >> I there's >> so I think I think the question is are we required to replace under existing law required to replace our diesel buses with more energy efficient? >> Yeah. And sorry the answer for that no. Right now, we're not required to replace our diesel engine. If we have a diesel engine, it's pretty much grandfathered in, so we don't have to replace it. Um, there is a little bit of not a little bit. Uh, we have a we do have a little bit of a stricter guideline when it comes

145to our white fleet and vehicles over 85 thou 8,500 pounds. I won't get too much into it. Sorry. But there's a little bit of a different um weight requirement and different requirements to that. My my last my final point then is just that I want us to remain um comp within compliance of California state law. I don't want us to miss the goal that the state puts for us and also our students do deserve uh clean air in our community. So as long as we are continuing to make effort um that that should be fine. >> Understood. Thank you. >> Trusty Sad. >> Yeah. Um so uh like to get rid of the old bus, is there a cost? Um who takes the old bus? How does that work? Uh so we we're going to

146hang on to it. Um we never know if we can get it into a grant. Um so uh when grants come open, there's a lot of requirements. We'll like to keep them just in case we can possibly put it into a grant program and get another bus out of it. And if I remember correctly, the last few buses we've purchased, and I'm going to guess on the number, I think it's like four or fiveish, uh, we they've been through grants, which is why we've crushed the diesel and purchased electric. >> Yeah. >> Um, and so this is coming out of our general funds. >> So there's no requirement that we crush it or that it be electric. And as you just mentioned, we're still in compliance with existing regulations for the type of bus. >>

147Yeah. Uh is there are there any other comments or questions? >> Is there a motion to approve? >> So moved. >> Thank you. I have a motion uh by Vice President Sers. Is there a second? >> Second. >> I have a second by trustee Sadu. Student Trustee Kong. How do you vote? >> I. >> Board members. All in favor, please say I. >> I. >> Any oppose? Any abstensions? Motion carries unanimously. And we move on to our final item on the agenda uh for action discussion and action on process to fill board vacancy. Um so as our board member may board members may know but our community may not be aware um former trustee Natalie Chavez resigned from her seat and it created a vacancy. that uh resignation was filed with the Fresno County Office

148of Education in compliance with the ED code. And so the uh vacancy was created effective January 23rd, 2026. Um so this item is for the board to discuss and determine how he wants to proceed. Um my understanding is that we have the option because of all the timelines in compliance with the law to either appoint a trustee which means we advertise, collect applications and then the board conducts interviews in open session and makes a decision uh to appoint someone. that person would sit uh on the seat until this November election where we would need to place the the seat on the elect on the ballot um for the community to vote on who will uh serve the remainder of the ballot. If the board does not wish to appoint someone, we have the option to

149instead call a special election. Um I don't know that it would be on this upcoming June. I don't know the deadlines. Um, but it's a very expensive process. It is an option. We have 60 days as a board to make a decision. 60 days from Friday, January 23rd. Um, my recommendation is that we appoint someone, but it's up to the board. Uh, what I did prepare for you all is you receive two documents and there are copies in the back for the public who wish to see this. Um, there's a timeline for appointment. Uh, this is a 60-day uh deadline. If the board elects to make an appointment, um you can see what I've planned out the process. My recommendation if the board uh decides to make the appointment that we uh approve an application

150today um so that it gets posted immediately uh so that we can advertise and collect applications. My recommendation is we we accept applications until February 27th. those get reviewed and verified by our administrators and that the item come back um to the board at our Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 board meeting for initial interviews, but also it gives us the ability to extend for another week if we determine we don't have enough candidates. Um our our drop deadline uh 60-day period is Tuesday, March 24th, 2026. That is a date that we have a regular meeting. However, I would recommend that if we need to extend, we have a special meeting so that we don't risk uh the county office of education um finding that we were not within the 60-day period. If we don't take action

151within 60 days, meaning if we vote today to approve uh an appointment, but then we fail to make an appointment, u the county board of education will then take over and they will uh add it to the ballot for um an election. And as I said, we then would be responsible for paying the cost of adding uh the seat to the ballot. And on the special, we'd have to get numbers, but I know when I've looked at the looked at it for other districts, it's a pretty expensive process. Uh I also prepared for consideration and further discussion uh and feedback uh a proposed application. This would simply be for any interested individual to bring this to fill this out and submit it. Um, and then I would recommend that each one of us board members

152create one or two questions. We submit it to Dr. Marshall for review and we bring that back on March 16th or whenever we conduct our interviews. We select what questions we're going to ask and immediately conduct our interviews. Again, we can always schedule a special meeting so that it doesn't go um so long. But that's uh an overview of what our options are. I've talked a lot. So, any questions? Comments? Vice President Sers? >> Just wanted to clarify the district would be responsible for the entire cost if we went that route. >> It gets prrated um with all the other elections, but yeah, there is a cost. >> Okay. >> And I do know that it tends to be higher. >> A ballpark estimate >> 50,000. >> At least 50,000. >> Okay. And and that

153money would have to come from the general fund. There is no other funding to support that. >> Correct. Unless each one of us wants to make a donation or the community wants to donate money for that. >> Um Trusty Kuron and then Trusty Kirk. >> Thank you, President Curio. So regardless on whether we appoint or not, it'll still be on the ballot for November. Is that correct? >> Correct. >> Okay. Thank And it will be cheaper if we appoint than if we just let it go to the ballot. Correct. >> Correct. >> Okay. Thank you, >> Trusty Kirk. >> Thank you. That was my clarifying question. So, there is not a cost to have it on the November ballot. It's the June ballot that incurs. >> There is a there is isn't there's still a

154small cost, but I think it's much less because there are more seats and it's a bigger ball. I don't know what those costs are, but there is a small cost compared to what it would be to to have a special election, which then gets added to the primary, assuming we're still on time. I didn't check those dates. >> Okay. My second question is, do we interview in open session? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> Correct. All of this is done in open session. Discussion, uh, interviews, and selection, all in open session. And that same day that we make the election or appointment, we would then swear them in. They sit and then there is a process. We give notice to the community and then um if you want the ED codes, I'm happy to send them

155to you. Um the community can then decide uh that they disagree with us and petition um to have it placed and have an election instead. And they would have to figure out the cost and there's a whole procedure for that. Any other questions, thoughts? Trusty uh Trusty Griffon, >> I I will share a comment. Uh while I believe this board generally is in agreement on our policies, our goals or aspirations for the district, it would be beneficial for us to have a seventh member in case of the rare situation where there is a tie and we're stuck 33. >> I agree that. And then quorum. I mean, we all work. We have responsibilities. Um, and I say we all work because that wasn't the demographic of our previous boards. So, I think that's just important

156to highlight. So, that's my recommendation. Um, any thoughts on the the proposed timeline? Do we want to bring that back? Any thoughts on the application? And my intent was simply to ask like general questions. I did include something um that kind of allows us to gauge. I know that this board generally actually it has been very student centered and student focused. So I believe that these questions would solicit that information. Um the requirements for the seat would be that you live in the area and is it area four? Okay. Uh area four uh you have to be a registered voter. You have to be 18 years and and older and then there are a list. Area three. Is it area three? >> Thank you. I'm actually representing area 4. >> Thank you. I only know

157what area I serve. Sorry. Um area three. So it's area three. You can look at Central Unified School District's um website to find more about the boundary lines. And then uh there are certain felonies that would disqualify an individual and those are listed uh in the ED code and government code sections that people can look in into as well. Yeah, but is there any feedback on the application? The other option would be uh that the board can also delegate and have a subcommittee create a more thorough um application. I would advise against that because it just takes more time and we do have a strict deadline and I would rather us ensure that admin can recruit and we get as many qualified applicants as possible and then we make those decisions uh at the next

158meeting, whatever meeting. >> Trusty Korea, I appreciate your work on this. I think the timeline is generous to those who want to apply. Um I would I agree. I think maybe a subcommittee may not be the best idea and I would be wary of admin recruiting applicants because the board oversees oversight uh for administration. >> I meant posting it question. Sorry. Thank you. My point of like posting it, receiving the applications, reviewing them, providing them information as far as like what are your responsibilities? >> Thank you. Um, as far as recruitment, >> any individual who resides in area 3 and is registered to vote 18 years and older and is committed to serving our community >> and is not committed to have felonies. >> Yeah, certain disqualifying uh felonies. Thank you. >> Um, so with

159that, yeah, if you guys agree with the proposed timeline and the application, then I would just request uh that somebody uh make a motion to approve proceeding with filling the board vacancy by appointment uh with the application and the timeline presented. >> Second. >> Thank you very much. I have a motion by Trusty Kirk. I heard a second by Vice President Sers first. I know he's closer. I can hear his voice. Um, student trustee Kong, how do you vote? >> I. Uh, board members, all in favor, please say I. >> I. >> Any oppose? Any abstensions? Dr. Marshall, any questions? Anything else? Okay. >> Elections. I've done the whole gamut. So, we did. >> Awesome. Thank you so much. We move on to information items. Receive independent audit report for fiscal year ending June 30th,

1602025. Thank you to our our uh vendors for waiting. All >> right. Uh we have Mr. Brad Harrison from LPS, our district auditor. He'll be saying a few words regarding the fiscal year 2425 financial audit. Hello everybody. Uh and thank you. uh we were engaged to perform the annual audit for the district for the fiscal year ended June 30th, 2025. Uh and I'll I'll make this brief, but I'll try to be clear. There's three sections or three uh parts of our audit. Uh we audit the district's compliance with state requirements for that are specific to uh local education agencies such as the district. Uh we the second part of the audit is we audit federal funds uh for major programs and the district's compliance in relation to federal requirements. And then uh third part is

161we audit the district's uh financial statements as a whole uh and the presentation of those. uh the results of our audit or are are based on a riskbased approach, inquiries, analytics, sample selections uh that support our opinions. Uh we have no findings to report for the fiscal year, which is I think the most important words you want to hear. Um we appreciate the cooperation with the district, the communication that we get throughout the year when questions arise. We particularly particularly appreciate that. so that uh you know nothing's a surprise at the at the end when there's something that you know that that might go one way or the other. So uh we appreciate that communication and the cooperation that we receive. Uh happy to answer any questions that you may have uh on the report.

162I'll do my best to explain what I can in plain English. >> I don't know if I missed it. Did you tell us what your findings? >> No findings. >> Okay, which is good, right? Okay. We don't >> That is what you want. Yes. >> Yes. >> I knew that, but I just wanted to make sure everyone else knew. Any questions, comments from the board? >> Okay. Well, we appreciate your brief presentation. Uh any objection to having this item returned under consent. I don't think it requires action, right? Consent is fine. Okay. That way you don't have to come back next board meeting. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Thank you so much. This will return under consent. Uh our next item is item number two. Num number two, receive information regarding architectural services by TAM

163architects for the Henden Barsto Elementary School modernization project. >> Thank you and good evening board president, uh, trustees and superintendent Dr. Marshall. Uh, before you this evening is a proposal from TAM architects for architectural services related to the modernization project at Turnin Barsttow Elementary School. Under this proposal, TAM architects will design, plan, and prepare all required project documents for DSA review uh in support of the modernization effort. Their work will ensure that the project meets title 24 building code requirements, fire and life safety system uh standards uh and accessibility requirements for individuals with uh disabilities along with other u regulations. administration is recommending that this item be placed on the February 10th, 2026 board agenda for action as approval will be necessary to move forward with the design phase and updated code cycle revisions. Joining

164us tonight is Jared Ramirez uh a partner with TAM Architects. Uh he and I will be able uh will be available to answer any questions you may have on this item. >> Thank you. Any questions or comments from the board? Trustee Singh. Uh, Director Rodriguez, um, and and thank you from the architect from TAM for joining. I guess the same type of questions I had with regards to the McKinley modernization. Um, if you could share, I'm I'm looking obviously at the at the scope, but if you could also share some of the other things that um may also need uh support and and that may not be actually included in in this particular proposal, especially because Bar is one of our historic schools actually. >> Yeah. Good evening. Thank you. Um, so on this campus,

165we are pretty much touching every single building. Um, so it's a it's a new building. It's a remodel of three buildings and a renovation upgrade to all the classrooms. Um, from what I heard earlier is some of the site improvements, landscaping, some of those things that are are um of a concern. Uh we are making improvements to site access on on this campus uh with the fire lane which deals with some of the parking and and um and um and access to the back of the school. Um I know that this campus already has a new parking lot up front, so some of those are are still compliant and still good shape. Um, I do understand what you were saying earlier about providing maybe a line item to do additional work. Um, that is always

166an option to do add alternates based on how much money the district has to to add that into the scope of the project. You know, we always want to be stewards of the community's money um and taxpayer dollars. So, we want to make sure that you get the biggest bang for your buck. I know there's other options out there for under CUPA to do some of that work with you know informal quotes where we may not be paying if this is a CM delivery method fees on top of that on top of general contractor fees as well. So I think for us it is you know we have a a good idea of what the scope of this project is. Um but to refresh it you know it is going to be meetings with district

167personnel to understand what is the current scope and needs of that campus and get that into the documents. >> Thank you. I I think in some ways my my questions are probably a little bit more towards director Rodriguez in the sense that um at this particular site director Rodriguez so uh clearly and I understand there's different um pools of money like for instance and you you like certain types of funding you're not going to be able to update c certain facil certain parts of the facilities >> correct >> I think I I would just probably like to understand and and probably as as a as the board when we have those other things that for instance like updating portables that may not be able to use the same for instance um uh budget and the

168same bucket of money but I guess also just having that at the same time I think there the reason for me is um again it's just more in terms of the the plan whether we're talking about portables blacktops ones that we talked about athletic seating areas athletic fields exterior lighting playgrounds of course uh the parking uh facility was talked about but I I have a general sense that our community when we're modernizing that they believe that we're modernizing everything and then we're moving on to the next school once it's complete. What I want to start avoiding at least having heard so much about to be honest Madison and Roosevelt was that was the community's expectations from from us and just so that the board has uh and the board going forward has this level of

169kind of transparency and understanding of what we're doing and what we're what we may not be doing and maybe we cannot do but at least that that's part of the conversation. So, so, so the facilities master plan, our past facilities master plan kind of encompassed a lot of areas uh for need uh and that was based on some community outreach, some meetings with site staff uh back in 2015, I want to say. So, a lot of these uh this modernization is based off of those conversations. Uh we did add uh as uh Mr. Ramirez uh kind of uh mentioned is new asphalt uh on where the grounds building uh is currently located uh that will be torn down and uh made into uh additional parking and uh an access emergency first responder access to the

170back of the campus because currently it's kind of really hard to get back in there and possibly uh the tear down of uh the hydronic uh boiler system that resides in that same area because now the whole site is no longer on a hydronic or boiler plant. It's uh they're all package units mostly. I'm glad that you're taking community input uh into consideration and maybe at other sites too, but maybe the parents at Hearn and Barto are allowed where they share with me probably maybe Trusty Sers too about um how backed up parking can get in uh when when folks are dropping off at >> Vice President Sers. >> Uh question is specific to the grounds facility that's there now. Where are we going to relocate that to? So, part of the Measure X uh

171plan is to move uh the and we kind of called it the operation center. Uh that's off of Gettysburg uh between Harvest Elementary and the new soccer complex. There's a an area that was designated as a u as a district office and maintenance facility, but we've got grown so much uh that that particular area is going to encompass our operation center, which will include the grounds department and the maintenance department, our warehouse, uh some of the I some of the IT infrastructure, uh a few office spaces there and maybe try to encompass in order to get money back. Uh maybe a learning center of some sort that we can possibly qualify for state matching funds for those. Just want to clarify, make sure that is currently still a dirt lot right now, right? >> That's

172correct. >> Is there a time frame of getting that facility available for grounds to be relocated to? >> Yes. So yes, we're we're currently right now we we the the old design that was in that particular area that we're I'm just mentioning is kind of outdated. So we inhouse started working with all the directors to to kind of talk and kind of lay this thing out. It's it's already the pro the work is almost done. Then we'll go ahead and and uh uh turn it over to AR architectural services to to get the ball rolling. We anticipate that facility being available and operational before any construction on Hearn and Barstow >> as far as the south end parking lot. Yes. Do we have a contingency plan of where we're going to relocate them in the

173event that facility is not complete yet or are we planning to just push the brakes and delay? >> No, there'll be no delay delay at Hearn and Barstow. U we do have a plan. >> Oh, you want to go ahead and talk about >> Yeah. So the operation center that we Mr. Rod is talking about, it doesn't have to go to a lot of DSA things. So we want to do the architect internal. Uh we have to keep it as least expensive as possible. The reason is for measure X we got 100 million. Out of the 100 million 20 million is gone to WAPA. So we left 80 million. So out of 80 million we need 20 million to do this operation center. That means we have 30 million each for those two school. So

174we have to keep that math that 30 million is not going to go a long way because building WA is 70 million. So our modernization uh in Mckenley Hanbastu will be you know in a budget crunch because 30 million 30 million is not a lot. We have to give the architect other things coming up. So the operation center is going to be very basic extremely basic. It's not going to be any Cadillac. We will have to have a warehouse because right now we have uh we just approved the lease for two years. So we have to get that operation center done by within two years. We have to have an operation center. We have to have the grounds. We have to all this done within 2 years. But we it'll be pretty basic. It's not

175going to be anything uh extensive. >> Okay. I think my my biggest concern is just uh any unanticipated hiccups in the plan that would potentially delay starting construction on the renovation of Hearn and Barstow or changing the plan that we would have to leave the grounds facility there until a later date. >> Right. Right now we will have to go through the architect design. So that'll take six seven months. So we have at least we have to go through the DSA approval for the Barstow and the McKinley. So those two will take some time. So we should be enough time to see how we can get this operation center built because again we don't have to go through a lot of DSA because we want to keep that inhouse and have the architect do some

176of the work because there is some DSA but not extensive as other where uh kids are involved or students are involved. >> Thank you. >> My recollection is that we were going to use portables for that uh operational center. Am I misremembering that? Well, >> and wish wishful thinking. >> You probably have wishful thinking because we want to make sure that that building exists for next 30 years, but it's going to be, you know, framing. We we want to keep it as, you know, least expensive a possible. >> I mean, we have portables that have been around for more than 30 years, but I get your point. Um, I I suppose the modernization is also based on matching funds that we're receiving from the state. So, it's not just the measure >> X. No. Right.

177Correct. So to your point of would there be any delay? There is a possibility that those funds are not available or that there's >> but we're going to be apply once we have we need two things. We need the master plan that has to be approved and then we need the architect design approved from DSA. Those two will put us in line. >> Right? >> So that's the those thing we we have to get a DSA approved and kind of submitted. We don't have to wait for construction. >> So those things needs to be done. So >> so long as there's money there. So that's the >> um I am concerned that we are going to base our architectural needs >> uh on feedback that we received from community back in 2015. I believe you

178said that's 11 years ago. And if my calculation is roughly right, I don't know that any of those students are still there. Maybe their siblings and maybe the families still live in the area. But I just want to flag that because I know that that's what created a huge issue with Garza and a problem that we've inherited and we're the board of trustees. So regardless of who's sitting in these seats, we are responsible for everything that happens. So I think for me it's as uh if the if this item is approved at the next board meeting um is there any point during the development of these plans in which there are check-ins and there's discussions to to then think and say well I know the community wanted this but there's really no need and I

179know a lot of things have changed in 11 years. there's always uh room for for change and even minor changes and we've we've done that time and time again. So, uh we just met with the uh the principal last week and just kind of uh went over this plan and he was really excited kind of mentioned a few things uh again support services maybe uh on some existing uh portables. So, that's that's something that we can we can kind of work with. So yeah to answer your question yes there's there's always room to >> and if you look at the architect's contract there's two portion there's new construction there's modernization so we will there will be some new construction >> okay yeah and I think just going back to trustee sink's point it's not so

180much a question or comment for you all but for us as a board and I suppose for you assistant superintendent um I think we need to develop a more robust plan so that we're not stuck in situations that um trustee Singh and I are very familiar with the building of Justin Garza. I mean, we built that campus on plans that I think the board 20 or 30 years before us did. That's insane. Um, and I think that's something that we can probably include as part of our master plan that we're getting more feedback and better explaining to our community what they should be expecting and why we keep asking them for more money and why we need more money to be able to update these facilities and get those matching plans. Okay. Any other questions

181or comments from the board? If not, this item will return under consent. Um, thank you, Mr. uh, Ramirez, for sticking around. I know it's been a long meeting, so we appreciate that. Uh, our next item is item number three, receive information regarding the Scholar First, Inc. contract. Uh, Superintendent Marshall, >> the updated presentation be real. Um this is information and I will go through the slides quickly. Uh you should have a copy of it. Um uh basically uh the scholar uh first inc as far as them facilitating our strategic plan for the district. Uh I'll go into why uh districts uh need a strategic plan. It's like a road map. Uh this plan would be student centered. And uh one thing a district our size most districts in in the country have a strategic plan.

182When I was you know looking to come to central that was one thing that the search firms always say you look at the budget you look at the uh the plan long range plan. And when I looked in my research I I couldn't find it. So when I called the consultant back I said I didn't locate that document. She said well you did good because it doesn't exist. So now it's a chance for us to do that. So basically it sets the framework for the district will be for the next 5 to 10 years. I mean, I look at the best example I can give as when I lived in Atlanta years ago, there was this little small tiny district that was in the middle of the city and it was real small and at

183that point in time, the big question in town was why don't they just join the larger district? But they got a superintendent, she came in from like the Midwest and she said her goal was within the 5 to 10 year period, she wanted that district to be the one of the best in the nation. And to this day, that district is one of the best in the state. So basically, in terms of you It just plans out where you want to be. If you look at next slide, please. It talks about as far as like, you know, a lot of things you hear about those plans as far as too many initiatives, the the different the feedback that we get. But this process, if you know, it brings everyone together to kind of talk about

184a lot of the stuff that we've been talking about tonight. It just it just aligns the whole process. Next, please. the key stages as far as your preparation, your data collection, knowing where you are now. We do that as far as looking at as far as our mission, vision, core values. I think a lot of stuff has been done prior but needs to be updated as far as implementation, monitoring, evaluation and adjustments, right? Um, one thing of the components when you do a process like this, there has to be comprehensive engagement. you really have to involve the the community in the process because if not they're not going to buy into it. There's some districts you can go into everyone knows what's um the uh the different pieces uh measurable objectives and then you align

185all your resources as far as every aspect of it. One question I received as far as why scholars first you know basically they this agency has been working with districts across the nation. They work actually in our in our area. Um the their process is probably the most inclusive I've seen in recent years where they are very deliberate about helping us to reach our community. Uh as far as the price range, they're very commensurate with similar and large organization. I looked at Cambridge uh I did a process like this in Los Banners to actually spend more than this than than they're proposing and and it wasn't as far as touching as many people. That didn't happen. I mean it was a decent plan but it wasn't as robust as this one. Couple component is was

186they guarantee this plan is good for six years if we implement it with fidelity. And lastly, what's very attractive is that another item that's very um most district will have if you look for it is that a portrait of a graduate. What does a graduate of Central Unified School District what what's that person look like? And you you get that. So that's part of that whole discussion. So if you look at lastly about the scholar first as far as I talk about uh the picture as Dr. Dr. Campbell. Uh, as far as one thing that she talked about impact as far as touching, how many people she's touched, uh, 2.5 million students. Uh, you see almost 2,000 administrators, 65 superintendents, 65 plus um, district partnerships. You can see basically some of her affiliations. uh Bill

187Melinda Gates uh you know ve very um comes to us with very reputable um referrals and then you look at some of the partner districts they range in size from districts of um larger than us about our size and then some smaller so I just wanted to bring this in for information if there are questions I'll bring it back next month >> thank you any questions or comments from the Trusty Singh. >> I think uh Dr. Marshall, I'm excited about um you know the the need for us to have a strategic plan. I think um and and I don't really have questions necessarily on on the particular uh vendor. I think I think for me um we have two other major plans happening at the same time. And so I just wonder if it if

188that data might inform some of this. So for instance, we have our APU study happening and then uh the one that um uh assistant superintendent mlennon is looking at in terms of all of our different programs. >> So um for me for me I'm excited about this. I I yeah I just somehow I just kind of feel like maybe that data might inform >> yes some some of this and then >> maybe us waiting a little bit. So I I I I don't I don't know how it'll inform or not inform but that's that's just a concern. >> I think the thing that's most to me that's most appealing is the fact they they do a great job as far as engaging the community. >> Yeah, for sure. For sure. >> And bringing them into

189the process. That's the key piece because a lot of times we have these processes but it's very deliberate, very structured as far as who participates, you know, and then walking us through that process and uh they they've gotten um good results. >> That that definitely excited me about their proposal. >> Any question? Vice President Sers, >> would it be possible to get examples of completed strategic plans from other school districts that they've recently finished? Um, so I agree with Trusty Singh. I'm wondering it would be helpful um for me and maybe other board members um to have a timeline or actually a timeline of when we can expect some of the other reports. I know we're doing um assistant superintendent minnon the the educational study. It's it's escaping me but the big eval west. Okay.

190I saw I I saw W but I couldn't remember. So we have that the EPU. Um and then we're working on the facilities plan. Uh and I agree I this is great and we need it. We need something that's guiding us and our community needs to be involved in that development. Uh, but I would like to see that we have a timeline and that we have that information before we continue because for me personally, I just keep thinking back to the TNTP um data that evaluation that was done and it's mentioned, but I don't feel like we really got a whole lot from it because we had COVID there was a lot of change and it it it got lost and there was a lot of great work. So, I love this, but I'm wondering

191if there would be any benefit in waiting till we have that information. >> Uh, she um one thing I will add is that one um aspect of the process is that board members play a role in that too. I forgot to mention that. So, you the board of the board will have an active role in the process as well. >> Okay. >> But we'll we'll have timelines. Okay. So, I know the FPU is supposed to be done within a week and the uh West Ed is supposed to be done by the end of the school year. We have gone back and re-reviewed the TNTP report and also the West report that was done just of special education. That was be those were both before COVID. And so, we've looked to see what's still existing, what

192we're building on, what wasn't addressed, and using all of those. >> That's great. I think the next step is then presenting it to us so we know what is happening because we keep making all these decisions and demands that we're student centered, student focused, but what does that look like? And I think what you want to do and what we're asking you to do from a strategic uh plan is bring it all together and have a formalized plan for the next board members income. >> Yeah. We've also asked West Ed to incorporate the information from those plans and give us a like an update on the status where it's at now because that was 10 years ago, eight years ago. What are we still seeing? >> Okay. Um All right. Any other comments from anyone?

193Okay. So, this item will return under action unless superintendent um Dr. Marshall determines otherwise. Um item number four, receive information on solution tree professional development. Assistant Superintendent McClennon. >> I'll keep this one brief. This is a contract that would basically provide us with four very well-known speakers with a lot of educational research to provide two days each of staff development at the beginning of the year. So, it's basically our return to school for about a thousand of our staff members um over a two-day period. So, it includes PLC, leadership, behavioral things. Some of the required trainings under the special ed review that we're under for trauma-informed practices are all included in these um this contract here. Um the reason we're bringing it to you now, even though it's for an August date, is because we

194need to book these speakers. They are very well known and they are very engaging and high quality um professional development for our staff that align with our goals and what we're trying to move forward. >> Thank you. Any questions or comments from the board? Any objection to having this returned to consent? Okay, this will come back as consent. Number five, receive information regarding the Lakeshore learning purchase for Roosevelt Community Schools. >> Hello again, >> Dr. Lopez. Sorry. >> Through multiple student, family, and staff listening sessions at Roosevelt Elementary School, as well as the committee's approval, the community school community's uh approval. They have identified a need to improve literacy outcome and family engagement. This Lakeshore purchase will provide furniture that will assist in creating a family engagement room and a literacy hub at Roosevelt. Um

195the total financial impact is 54,837 to be spent from the site allocated community school grant funds. Administration is recommending this item be placed on the February 10th board agenda for action. >> Thank you. Any questions or comments from the board? Vice President Sers. uh looking this over a lot of this cost seems to be uh furniture. Is that correct? >> That is correct. >> What what do you anticipate the longevity of that? >> So that so what I have asked the community schools is to spend their money on things that create sustainability. So not just one-time vendors. Um, so what they're trying to create is a family literacy uh room where they can host parent engagement nights where they can host literacy nights, use them during the day also to include the students in literacy

196events or reading uh opportunities. Um, so that'll create that sustainability. It's equipment or purchases that sustain even if the grant funds were to go away. >> So are you asking how long the furniture should last? Yeah, >> I'm hoping it Yeah, it's it's a very sturdy material that they use. That's why we like Lakeshore for educational purposes. So, we're hoping 10 to 15 years at least. Hoping >> there's a big box store that sells very cheap furniture that came to mind. I won't mention any names, but it's not something that we're going to be replacing annually. >> Oh, no. No. Yeah. >> Trusty Geron. >> Thank you, President Curio. So, I love this idea of having a literacy corner hub. Uh, I'm curious after we've purchased furniture, who's going to be staffing this corner? Is

197it going to be aids? Is it going to be the teachers? Who maintains the literacy corner? >> So, the idea is that the community school coordinators as well as uh CBOS that they bring from outside the community provide those services. Uh for example, just at a prior district, I I was a community school, my prior school was. So we created a hub and that is where we were able to host all our parent nights. We were able to host uh P that came over and provided educational support to our families. We were able to host central La Familia when they needed to come and provide services to our family. So it was just a hub of resources for our family. >> Okay. So I know some of our uh elementary sites they have uh reading

198labs where they have staff you know operate those. Is this trying to be something similar to that? >> Yes. However incorporating family engagement. So if they decide to do uh a literacy night this is uh incorporating two uh bung we used to call them bungalows to um rooms together to create a larger space so they can host more more parents and families. >> Thank you. And again, I think this would be a great resource for the Roosevelt community. I'm just curious if during school hours, it will also be a place for vendors or if it's going to be staffed by central unified staff that we can, you know, hold accountable and be liable for. >> So, that is the exciting part about community school. So, the the school gets to create the program, right? So,

199they're in the works of creating a program during the day as well. They mentioned pulling students out into reading lab groups in that same center because clearly we don't stop using it just because it's not being used for family engagement. So they are creating that plan and that is what they get to report to us uh through our community school meetings. >> Okay. So site leadership will determine whether it's you know vendors or or staff working. No, the community school committees, they already have committees with parents, uh, community partners, teachers, classified staff that are part of that committee, and they're the ones making these decisions. They're actually the ones that that approve this to come to the board. >> Oh, excellent. And that committee meets regularly, right? >> That is correct. Minimum of three times

200a year, but I'm just letting you know many of these are meeting monthly right now. Okay. >> To spend the funds. >> Okay. Thank you for the questions. And that committee item was approved by this board like or or at least presented to the board I think at least a year or two. >> Yes. And we signed off on a standard operating procedure uh along with CUDA our partners. >> Okay. Um any objection to having this return to consent? Okay. Consent it is. Item number seven. Nope. Six. Um receive information regarding inplay contract for expanded learning opportunities program. Dr. Lopez >> Student and Family Services Expanded Learning Program proposes approval of the Oh, I'm so sorry. Approval eventually of the Inplay contract for inter session and summer ELOP student program registration. Inplay's unique service enables

201um Central Unifi to effectively deliver ELOP programs and increase enrollment access via text. So what it does is all these paper applications that we used to do uh by hand now our parents get a link in their language uh primary language sent to their cell phones and it allows them to register the child through a text message application. It is all done in their home language. They do have a sole source. Uh it is proprietary. Uh the total cost right now is 105,000 to be funded out of expanded learning programs and administration is recommending this item be placed on February 10th. Agenda for action. Thank you. Any questions or comments from the board? Vice President Sers. >> What is different than some of the other programs that we already have and ways of reaching parents

202and families like parent square? I I Why do we need this? Yeah, we attempted parent square last year when we first starting. We try to figure out how are we going to get all these students enrolled into our camps efficiently, fast with all the waiverss because every camp we want to ensure that we are not liable for concerns that happen. There is waivers, there's insuranceances that come from those camps and they have to sign the specific waiver that applies to the the camp and that is where it gets tricky. Parent square. So once a parent let's say receives the application on parent square completes the application there is no way for them to select a camp and then be provided with the right waiver according to the camp they selected and that is what this

203agency does. it sends some the link they complete the application but now whatever waiver is selected they're either they either get added to a wait list or they're sent immediately that waiver that goes along with that camp and that is what created so much workload uh when we didn't use this we've been using it this is our second year now last year when we started with nothing we utilize a lot of family outreach layers the school sites felt a burden because we had not done camps in the past the number of camps we've done now uh we're at 32 camps right with various students signing up for or registering to wait list or to priority camps. Um it was hard for us to sustain that. We had to employ a lot of staff and the

204burden was placed on the school sites as the parents went to enroll because the it parents needed support with the applications uh registering for the waiverss. It was just too much. So that's when we started going with inplay. There is other agencies. Six crickets is one of them. However, uh what we discovered that was different by within play is the fact that they provide uh a lot of different different languages. So the text message communication goes in the primary language of the parent with six crickets which was the most comparable one. It's in English and once they select the language then anything that comes up next any other future text messages is in their primary language. The issue is that the primary language has the application. So we ideally want it to be in their

205home language. >> Does in play apologize for not quite understanding this. >> They're going to receive all of the applications and process all of that and provide that to the district. >> It's not just uh here's the stuff we collected and handed off back to the district to >> they even assign us a manager. So everything that goes through them, they put everything in a nice list for us. Compile the list, ensure that there's follow-up text messages for people that didn't complete one part of the application. So all the leg work that was being done by family outreach leazison by sites. In reality, this was put on sites to register students and make sure the parents um had help. So they handle all of that. They even have a number that the parents can contact

206when they're struggling. >> Okay. I I suppose we'll just look at enrollment as a success and >> just to let you know that this last time winter camp filled up in 30 minutes. That's how effective it is. >> Yeah. >> Thank you. I think to Vice President Zeller's questions, are we going to add a component that asks our parents and our families how well they liked the program and the translations and everything else so that at least we can assess its its effectiveness? >> Yes. So, we do give a winter, spring, and summer interession uh survey. >> Okay. >> So, we can definitely provide that feedback. >> Thank you. Any objection to having this return under consent? You can always pull it if you have more questions. Anyone can pull it. Number seven, receive information

207regarding schoolyard rap keynote showcase. Dr. Lopez. So, student and community survey. Some of those were posted in our uh presentation. The three-year plan um has provided insights into the need for us to create more family engagement opportunities that align to the cultural makeup of our district. Schoolyard RAP specializes in creating educational content, curriculum, and theater performances through the lens of history. This contract will allow our district to provide a celebration and a history lesson aligned to Black History Month open for all our families to attend. And this is the exciting part. So they basically put together a theater performance uh and what they do is they tell history and time uh black history for black history month. That's what we're going to uh showcase this time. And also leading up to that performance, our students

208are taking lessons on a daily basis uh to learn more about black history and uh our nation. And then they get we get to end with a fun performance. So, we're going to open it to our whole community, give tickets to our families, and they are going to be able to attend. We are able to book them for two shows. So, that amount will give us two grand performances of about an hour and a half each. Uh, and they get to go to um we are thinking of hosting it at uh let's see, >> use your mic. >> Oh, you know, >> Cornerstone Church. There it is. And the contract. So, we are excited to host this for our community uh and to explore um how our community feels about hosting these kinds of events.

209>> Any questions or comments? Trusty Kurfon. >> Thank you, President Curio. Any reason why Cornerstone Church was selected as the venue and not say the pack at Central East >> capacity? So, if we're going to pay this amount of money as one, I want as many families to be able to to attend. We only fit about 800 individuals in the pack center. >> And what's the capacity for this building? >> About 1,700, but we get two performances, so about 35 capacity. >> Is this the only venue we went out to look for? >> No, they looked at others, but they were a lot more expensive. So, we also had to look at the budget. Uh this pricing here that they provided me with includes the cost of um Cornerstone Church. >> Thank you, >> Trusty

210Sellers. Vice President Sers, >> thanks. Uh h how many people will be able to attend the performances? >> About 30 3,500. >> I I'm I'm just trying to figure out the the cost here. It seems like a very expensive performance to go see. And then is transportation provided included in this or is the district on the hook for that? >> So it would be on a Saturday. So then our families uh either provided if our students attend a Saturday supplemental program it would be paid for from our supplemental grant through FCSS. So it's no no cost to our ELOP funding. Um so they need this Saturday to ensure that our students uh we have 10 days that we have to recoup through supplemental grant. So those are different grants from FCSS right now. However, they

211require us 10 additional days that take place on Saturdays. So this would also count as a Saturday for us to gain some supplemental attendance. >> Okay. >> Any other questions or comments? Trust Sing. >> Um uh Dr. Lopez. So I mean it sounds like a great program just so I understand. So is this aimed at our elementary school kids, our middle school kids, our high school kids, all of our kids? >> All our students. So then any student in our ELO uh in our after school programs will for sure get uh first dips. So we we're going to provide them all with the ability to register with their families to attend and then the remainder will be open to the public to our families. >> And then when they're getting the lesson that you were

212sharing every day, does that occur after is is that after school that >> after school? However, if the school decided they wanted during the the day as well, they can do that as well. We can open it up to them. >> Okay. So, so, so the the students that are that are learning in in this opportunity, it's it's our after school like uh programs and then they're the ones that are going to be performing at the end of the month. >> No, so these are actual um it's an actual theater performance by professional artists. So, that is why it's so costly. They come from all over the nation and they put a huge performance together. Uh they have a video that link that I can provide to you guys so you guys can actually see

213what it looks like. Okay, that no that's helpful for me understanding. Thank you. >> Any other questions? Okay, to bring this back under consent. >> Okay, consent. And then our final information item, and we do need to finish before 10:30 so we don't have to extend is receive information regarding enhancing outdoor student space. Director Beth. >> Um, good evening again, uh, board members. Uh, tonight, um, I'm bringing an item forward for information. Um, as previously stated at the previous board meeting, the superintendent met with school sites and reviewed facility needs earlier this year, and staff has started to sequence these uh needs in order to accomplish them in a timely manner. At Biola and at H Carney Elementary, there are two existing solar canopies where we are looking to add additional concrete. At Central High

214School, there are three areas. Uh there's an area behind the gym um and the old tennis courts that are next to gymnasium and uh a concrete or a dirt area in between the two uh the two old tennis courts. Uh we'll be adding concrete to those areas and redoing the tennis courts. Uh Kaya has provided a a proposal to complete this work under their CMAS contract number 420780089C. The total cost of this project would be1,82,37212 that would paid out of the general fund. Uh so currently at Biola and Hound Karnney under the solar canopies is dirt and some grass. So adding talking to the school sites when they were looking at what to use that space for. Concrete kind of gives them a a blank canvas to be able to and those two areas are

215right next to a black top. So what I would say safely is I want to say h Karnney there was already some portable bleachers set up there. So that way families could, you know, watch sporting events and so forth. At Central High School, the area behind the girls locker room, behind the gymnasium, it's just oddly one dirt patch. Uh so students are having to walk walk through dirt and the mud when they're getting out of campus. So this would just kind of finish completing um the concrete area and make it all smooth. Uh the other concrete area is where a lot of the students hang out during lunch. There's some trees there for shade. Uh but again, it's dirt area. they can't grow grass. That's kind of where the kids hang out. So, we're doing

216concrete, so they're out of the dirt and they can put benches and additional seating for the kids. Um the old tennis area, which is right next to to the gymnasium. Um it is asphalt, so they're going to just add some more. They're going to grind down and add more asphalt. That's going to really um I'm probably not going to do it justice. I did talk to the principal about what her vision is for it, but she has a really nice vision to kind of make that a community and student space to really kind of give Central High School something a little different um bigger than their current um stage next to the cafeteria just to kind of highlight and do a lot of different things there. So, with the asphalt there, they are looking to

217add seating, shade, stuff like that to make it their own. Um but it it I want to, you know, once we get closer, it's going to be a really nice area for the students next year. Um, administration has recommended the item be placed on the February 10th, 2026 uh board agenda for action after answering any questions the board may have. >> Thank you. Any questions or comments? One question. Vice President Sers. >> Uh, at Central High School, the It doesn't look like any of the projects are taking place underneath the shade. Is there a plan to add shade to the seating areas that are going to be developed? Um, so nothing permanent. Um, they're just going to be using like we'll get benches with umbrellas. Uh, maybe some standalone portable um, shade things that or

218shade structures that we can purchase. >> Okay. >> Nothing that will be in the ground. >> Okay. >> Fastened to the ground. Sorry. >> I just I know it gets really hot here and sitting out in the sun on the hot concrete is not the most enjoyable place to to be hanging out. >> Yeah. So the I'm probably and there is a on the proposal on the back the very last page there should be kind of a Google map of that area. Um you can see there's four trees and that's where if you go there around lunchtime you see a lot of kids. So those trees are we're going to keep to keep kind of provide as much shade. But yeah in the tennis area there's there's we're going to have to do benches with

219umbrellas and other portable shade. We got to do portable so we can get away from DSA and not go into that world and and that. But I just want to make sure that's what you're talking about because when you said canopies, I was thinking the shade structures in the parking lot. Sorry, maybe I just got confused. >> Yeah, I was just >> Yes. >> Okay. Thank you. >> And and there is one other thing that they're doing. Um you guys might be aware there is a row of truncated domes in front of the gymnasium. They're all cracked up. They're also going to repair that and the ballards just to make it look a little bit nicer. >> Any other questions? Just sing. >> Um uh director B. Uh just just cuz we're on the topic

220and and I haven't visited for some time, but I I remember a lot of uh folks always talking about the need for concrete at LCAP where there would be that kind of like star. Did that ever get concrete? Did that ever get concrete on it? >> No. So we didn't do concrete. We did redo that. Oh, it's been some years and um I want to say about four years ago, maybe three to four years ago, we did end up resolding the turf. Um, and then we did add some walkways, but I think it was DG um that we did. Um, yeah, and I'm sorry, I just can't remember fully, but we did. >> That's fine. As long as it's it's addressed, that's fine. I It just reminded me of that. >> Yeah, we did do

221I would say something there, but yeah, I can double check and make sure. I 99.9% that was 99. That was done, but it's been a while. Sorry. >> Thank you. >> Fine. >> Any objection to having this return under consent? >> Great. hearing. None. That concludes our information items. Advanced planning, the calendar is attached that'll get updated to include when we will be hearing um about some of the our workshops. Uh additional information and closing comments. Any final closing comments or requests for uh future agenda items by the board? >> Trusty Singh? >> Uh just one just um hoping that I know Dr. mentioned it last time. Dr. Lopez I know has done uh put together data with regards to the uh cell phone. >> Yes. So the uh board law board bylaw committee is

222meeting February 11th and so we will meet and then we'll bring that back to the board. Yes. Perfect. >> Thank you, >> Trusty Kon. >> Uh thank you, President Creo. Uh now that we're talking about advanced comments or board comments, I just want to say I'm very thankful that >> Closing comments. Yes. thankful that our uh admin has been meeting with students around issues that are important to them. I'm hoping that we can see an item come to the board for consideration in time for the end of the school year and being able to benefit this year's graduating class. >> Thank you. Okay. Hearing seeing no other hands, um next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. for a close session, 7 p.m. for a public session. And we do not

223need to adjurnn to close session or reconvene. Adjournment. What are the wishes of the board? >> Thank you. I have a motion by trustee Kirk. Is there a second? >> Second. >> I have a second by trustee Sadu. All in favor, please say I. >> I. >> Any oppose? Any objections? Motion carries. 10:17 p.m. Thank you everyone.