[A. Call the Meeting to Order]
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>>> PURSUANT TO THE RALPH AND BROWN ACT, ONLY ITEMS ON THE ENDA WILL BE DISCUSSED.
WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US IN THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
[C. Announcements from Closed Session and Open Session Procedures]
FROM CLOSED SESSION AND OPEN SESSION PROCEDURES. THE BOARD IS ADJOURNING FROM CLOSED SESSION. 1B, DISMISSAL RELEASE.WITH REGARD TO AGENDA B, NO ANNOUNCEMENT AT THIS TIME.
I WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME EVERYONE.
THE BOARD VALUES YOUR INPUT ON THE IMPORTANT EDUCATION MATTERS WE FACE. THEREFORE, THE DISTRICT IS PROVIDING MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. PUBLIC VIEWING IS AVAILABLE THROUGH INTERNET LIVE STREAM.
NOTE THAT DIFFERENT OPPORTUNITIES TO PROVIDE PUBLIC OR WRITTEN COMMENTS TO THE BOARD CAN BE FOUND ON THE MAIN PAGE OF THE BOARD AGENDA.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WISHING TO SUBMIT A WRITTEN PUBLIC HAD THE OPTION TO EMAIL THEIR COMMENTS BY 3:00 P.M. TODAY. BOARD MEMBERS WERE PROVIDED WITH THE WRITTEN COMMENTS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. PERSONS WISHES TO ADDRESS THE BOARD IN PERSON SHOULD FILL OUT A BLUE SPEAKER CARD AND HAS IT TO THE SECRETARY. IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK ON A SPECIAL ITEM, TURN IN YOUR CARD PRIOR TO THAT ITEM'S SECTION OF THE AGENDA. IF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUSINESS YOU WISH TO SPEAK ABOUT IS NOT ON THE AGENDA, TURN IN YOUR CARD BEFORE THE PUBLIC COMMENT SECTION OF THE AGENDA.
IF YOU INTEND TO DONATE TIME TO ANOTHER SPEAKER, HAND IN BOTH SPEAKER CARDS AT THE SAME TIME. IF YOU WISH TO REGISTER YOUR KENT BUT NOT SPEAK AT THE PODIUM, FILL OUT A YELLOW PUBLIC STATEMENT FORM. BOARD MEMBERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE STATEMENTS AFTER THE BOARD MEETING.
BE ADVISED A RECORDING IS BEING MADE AND BROADCAST FOR A LIVE STREAM AUDIENCE. THE RECORDING AND BROADCAST MAY CAPTURE IMAGES AND SOUNDS OF THOSE ATTENDING THE MEETING. SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN THIS BUILDING OR ON DISTRICT PROPERTY. COPIES AFTER THE AGAIN DA ARE AVAILABLE ON THE TABLE IN THE BOARD LOBBY.
SILENCE ALL MOBILE PHONES. 2D APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA.
[D. Approval of the Agenda]
DO I HAVE A MOTION?>> PRESIDENT POWELL, I MOVE WE APPROVE THE AGENDA.
>> THANK YOU. IS THERE ANY DISCUSSION ON THIS? SEEING NONE, WE WILL VOTE.
>> MOTION CARRIES 5- 0 WITH A PREFERENTIAL YES VOTE.
[E. Weathersfield K-Kids - Relay for Life]
2E, THE WEATHER FIELD K KIDS.WE INVITE THEM UP TO THE PODIUM. HELLO.
WE ARE HAPPY YOU ARE HERE. MY GOODNESS.
WE HAVE YOUR PRINTOUT. THANK YOU.
>> MY LITTLE FRIENDS. NICE AND LOUD.
>> GOOD EVENING, PRESIDENT POWELL, SUPERINTENDENT MCLAUGHLIN, BOARD MEMBERS AND VIEWING AUDIENCE.
THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK TONIGHT.
MY NAME IS LAY YA ISRAEL. I'M IN BUILDERS CLUB.
THIS IS MISS WARNER. WE ARE STUDENTS FROM THE K- KIDS SERVICE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM AT WEATHERSFIELD AND THE BUILDERS CLUB. THESE PROGRAMS TEACH KIDS THAT LEADERSHIP BEGINS WITH SERVICE.
THROUGH HANDS ON PROJECTS WE LEARN TEAM WORK, KINDNESS AND RESPONSIBILITY WHILE MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR HOMES, SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES. ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL WAYS THAT WE PUT THESE SKILLS INTO
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ACTION IS TO THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S EVENT TO FIGHT CANCER.THIS YEAR MARKS 40 YEARS OF IMPACT FOR RELAY FOR LIFE.
A MOVEMENT THAT HAS BROUGHT COMMUNITIES TOGETHER TO HONOR SURVIVORS, REMEMBER LOVED ONES AND RAISE MILLIONS TO FIGHT CANCER. OVER THESE FOUR DECADES, RELAY HAS SHOWN THE INCREDIBLE POWER OF PEOPLE COMING TOGETHER FOR A CAUSE BIGGER THAN THEMSELVES.
>> THE NEXT PAGES ARE EVENT FLYER WHO HAS DONE BY A HIGH SCHOOLER. YOU SAY THIS.
>> WHAT IS RELAY FOR LIFE? HI, MY NAME IS EMORY.
RELAY IS SIGNATURE FUND- RAISER EVENT OF THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY. COMMUNITY UNITE TO CELEBRATE SURVIVORS, REMEMBER LOVED ONES AND RAISE FUNDS FOR RESEARCH AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS.
A FUN FAMILY FRIENDLY DAY OF WALKING, ACTIVITIES AND INSPIRATION.
>> THE DATE IS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025.
THE LOCATION IS CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY. THOUSAND OAKS, CALIFORNIA.
THE TIME IS 8:30 A.M. TO 8:30 P.M.
TEAMS WALK THE TRACK TO SYMBOLIZE THE ONGOING FIGHT AGAINST CANCER.
>> TEN VENDORS, FUN GAMES AND ACTIVITIES AT TEAM BOOTHS, GREAT RAFFLE AND SILENT AUCTIONS, GIFT CARDS FROM PATRONE, LAZY DOG, KIRKS JEWELLERS, PACIFIC BRUISE HAIR SALON AND MORE.
MUSIC ALL DAY. THREE RIVERS BAND, PAIGE PELAY, OAK PARK CHAMBER MUSIC AND MISSILE MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIR.
>> SURVIVORS EAT FREE ALL DAY. BREAKFAST.
LUNCH, CHICK-FIL-A, VALENTINO'S PIZZA.
DINNER, JERSEY MIKE'S AND VAL ENTIE KNOW'S PIZZA.
>> WHY IT MATTERS. FUND A LIFE SAVING CANCER RESEARCH. SO FAR IN THE U.S. , 867 GRANTS HAVE BEEN FUNDED TOTAL, $516. 3 MILLION.
>> NICELY DONE. EMORY, YOU ARE UP.
>> SUPPORTS PATIENTS WITH RIGHT TO TREATMENT, 24/7 CANCER HELP LINE.
>> BUILD A STRONG LOCAL SUPPORT FOR NETWORK AND FOR SURVIVORS AND CAREGIVERS.
>> HOW TO GET INVOLVED. GATHER FRIENDS, FAMILY, CO- WORKERS, CLASSMATES OR MEMBERS OF YOUR CLUB OR CHURCH TO FORM A RELAY TEAM. IF YOU DON'T HAVE A TEAM, YOU CAN JOIN AN EXISTING ONE IN YOUR COMMUNITY.
>> HELP PLAN THE EVENT BY JOINING RELAY FOR LIFE COMMITTEE.
VOLUNTEER THE DAY OF RELAY WITH SETUP, REGISTRATION, SURVIVOR SUPPORT, ACTIVITIES OR CLEANUP.
INVITE SURVIVORS AND CAREGIVERS YOU KNOW TO ATTEND AND BE CELEBRATED.
>> WALK THE TRACK, ENJOY ENTERTAINMENT, PLAY GAMES
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AND CONNECT WITH OTHERS WHO SHARE THE SAME PASSION FOR ENDING CANCER.STAY FOR THE FULL EVENT OR DROP IN FOR PARTS THAT MATTER MOST TO YOU.
>> SHARE RELAY ON SOCIAL MEDIA. ENCOURAGE FRIENDS, FAMILIES OR YOUR WORKPLACE TO GET INVOLVED.
SPONSOR THE RELAY TO SHOW YOUR COMPANY'S SUPPORT.
>> SPECIAL EVENTS AT CONEJO VALLEY RELAY FOR LIFE.
5K, FUN RUN AT 8:30. PANCAKE BREAKFAST TO ALL PARTICIPANTS. SURVIVOR LAP AND CAREGIVER RECOGNITION. GAMES AROUND THE TRACK.
OUR GAME IS PIN THE CANDLE ON BIRTHDAY CAKE.
>> LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, GAMESED AAND VENDOR AREA. AUCTION WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT 5:45 P.M.
>> UMINARIAER IS MOAN YA HONORING LOVED ONES.
OUR MAYOR WILL SHARE HIS SURVIVOR STORY.
>> BE ARE ALMOST THERE. LAST PAGE.
>> SIGN UP TODAY AND BE THE HOPE
SHE'S GOING TO GIVE YOU THE WEBSITE.
>> WWW.RELAYFORLIFE. WWW.RELAYFORLIFE.ORG/CONEJO VALLEYCA.
>> LET'S MAKE THIS THE BIGGEST MOST IMPACTFUL RELAY CONEJO VALLEY WE HAVE SEEN.
>> THANK YOU SO MUCH K- KIDS AND MRS. WARNER FOR COMING AND SHARING ABOUT RELAY FOR LIFE WITH US.
I IMAGINE THAT MOST IF NOT ALL THE PEOPLE MANY THIS ROOM HAVE SOMEHOW BEEN IMPACTED BY CANCER.
WE KNOW IT'S AN IMPORTANT CAUSE. THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE.
[F. Reports from Student Reporters]
OKAY. WE ARE AT 2F, REPORTS FROM OUR STUDENT REPORTERS.I DON'T KNOW IF THEY ARE ALL HERE.
WE ARE GLAD TO HAVE THE THREE OF YOU HERE THUS FAR. I BELIEVE FIRST WE WILL HAVE CENTURY ACADEMY, SELENA SMITH.
>> GOOD MORNING, PRESIDENT POWELL, DR. MCLAUGHLIN AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION. MY NAME IS SELENA SMITH.
I'M A JUNIOR AT SEASON TURRY ACADEMY. I'M HAPPY TO BE A STUDENT REPORTER THIS YEAR.
I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO PROVIDING IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU EACH MONTH AS WE LAUNCH INTO THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR AT CENTURY.
SO FAR WE HAVE WELCOMED 70 NEW STUDENTS TO CENTURY ACADEMY.
WE HAVE A TOTAL OF 35 SENIORSSENIORS WORKING TOWARDS GRADUATION GOALS.
ADDITIONALLY, WE HAVE CLOSE TO 90 SHINE STUDENTS ENROLLED FOR A GRAND TOTAL OF 279 STUDENTS IN OUR ENTIRE PROGRAM. INCLUDING THE POSTSECONDARY PROGRAM. TO START THE YEAR OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT, STUDENTS HAVE MET WITH ADVISORS DURING FIRST THREE DAYS OF SCHOOL TO COMPLETE THEIR AGREEMENTS. REVIEW CLASSES, PARTICIPATE THIS STUDENT SUCCESS SEMINARS. WE HAVE MET TO DISCUSS PLANS FOR THE YEAR. WE HAVE NOT -- WE DON'T HAVE A FULL LIST OF EVENTS PLANNED YET, I CAN REPORT THAT WE ARE PLANNING A FEW FUND- RAISERS THIS MONTH. ONE INCLUDING DAVE & BUSTER'S.
THESE HELP OUR SCHOOL FINANCIALLY AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO PARTICIPATION FROM OUR SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY AND BEYOND.
WE ALSO HAVE A WATER EVENT ON THE 24TH.
SOME OF THE EVENTS ON THIS DAY INCLUDE WATER BALLOONS, ACTIVITIES AND HOLDING A RAFFLE WITH PRIZES BEING TO DUNK A BUCKET OF WATER ON A TEACHER'S HEAD. THANKS TO PROP 28 FUNDS, WE HAVE NEW ART AND MUSIC WORKSHOPS FOR OUR SHINE HOMESCHOOL FAMILIES TO PARTICIPATE IN.
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THESE MEET ON TUESDAYS, ART IS AT 9:00 A.M. AND MUSIC AT 10 A.M. IN PERSON AT SHINE. FINALLY, BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT IS COMING UP ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH, FROM 5:00 TO 7:00 P.M.WE HOPE ALL CAN ATTEND. IN CONCLUSION, I WANT TO CONVEY MY ENTHUSIASM FOR THIS UPCOMING YEAR AND I LOOK FORWARD TO SHARING MORE UPDATES IN THE COMING MONTHS.
WISH YOU ALL WONDERFUL EVENINGS.
>> THANK YOU SO MUCH, SELENA. NEXT WE HAVE ANGELINE PIN.
>> GOOD EVENING, PRESIDENT POWELL, DR.
MCLAUGHLIN, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION. MY NAME IS ANGELINE PIN.
I'M HAPPY TO BE HERE AS A BOARD REPORTER. I HAVE TO BE HONEST, I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD SAY I WAS EXCITED FOR SCHOOL TO START.
BUT I WAS ACTUALLY VERY EXCITED TO COME BACK TO SCHOOL THIS YEAR.
OUR SCHOOL YEAR HAS STARTED OFF GOOD.
SO FAR WE HAVE HAVE WELCOMED 31 NEW STUDENTS AND HAVE A TOTAL OF 55 SENIORS WORKING ON GRADUATION GOALS.
WE ARE WORKING ON ORGANIZING OUR CVHS DRAGON DRESSER.
WE STARTED THE YEAR WITH A LOT OF NEW DONATIONS AND WE NEED TO SORT THROUGH THEM. WE WILL HAVE THAT UP AND RUNNING REALLY SOON. ON AUGUST 23RD, A FEW DRAGONS VOLUNTEERED AT THE FIRST FOOD SHARE OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. WE WERE ABLE TO PROVIDE SOME CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES TO THE COMMUNITY.
ONCE OUR DRAGON DRESSER IS UP AND RUNNING, WE WILL BE ABLE TO PROVIDE MORE OPTIONS FOR THE FOOD SHARE.
WE ENDED OUR FIRST WEEK OF THE SCHOOL WITH THE WATER BALLOON TOSS ON AUGUST 22ND DURING LUNCH. ALMOST THE WHOLE SCHOOL PARTICIPATED.
CONGRATULATIONS TO JESSE KATALANO FOR WINNING THE EVENT.
A BIG THANKS TO THE SCHOOL FOR PROVIDING US WITH POPSICLES AFTER THE CONTEST. IT WAS A GREAT WAY TO COOL OFF AND END THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL. TOMORROW THE VENTURA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT IS JOINING US IN THE MORNING TO PROVIDE A DOUGHNUT HOLE FOR A GOAL.
THEY WANT TO HELP US EMPHASIZE HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO SET GOALS FOR OUR FUTURE.
THIS WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE BACK PATIO. YOU ARE ALL INVITED TO JOIN US.
FRIDAY MORNING, STARTING AT 5:30, WE WILL HAVE OUR FIRST EVER SENIOR SUNRISE. ANTHEM IS HELPING OUT WITH HOT CHOCOLATE AND DOUGHNUTS. GAMES AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN.
IT IS OPTIONAL TO JUST RELAX AND WATCH THE SUNRISE.
YOU ARE ALL WELCOME TO JOIN US IN THE BACKYARD HERE TO WATCH THE SUNRISE AS WELL. BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18. A HUGE THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN TO PROVIDE THE SUPPORT FOR THE EVENT.
THEY ARE A HUGE HELP IN SUPPORTING US AS WE TRY TO BRING OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER.
LAST YEAR WAS THE FIRST TIME CVHS DID A BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT AS A FAMILY NIGHT. IT WAS THE BEST ONE YET. WE ARE PLANNING TO MAKE THIS ONE EVEN BETTER. WE HAVE A LOT OF THINGS COMING HERE AT CVHS.
I LOOK FORWARD TO REPORTING ON THEM NEXT MONTH.
>> THANK YOU SO MUCH, ANGELINE. NEXT UP WE WILL HAVE WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL, FIONA MERCER.
>> GOOD EVENING DR. MCLAUGHLIN, DR. POWELL, BOARD ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
I HOPE YOU HAD A RELAXING SUMMER. I'M A JUNIOR AT WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL. I'M HONORED TO GIVE MY FIRST OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE 2025 TO THE 2026 SCHOOL YEAR ON BEHALF OF OUR WARRIORS. BEFORE I DIVE INTO ALL OF THE AMAZING EVENTS THAT WESTLAKE HAS BEEN PUTTING ON, I WANT TO SHARE A QUICK PERSONAL UPDATE.
WHEN I WAS 8, MY MOM TOOK ME TO MANY I FIRST PIANO LESSON, BEING THE IMPATIENT LITTLE GIRL I WAS I QUIT AFTER 20 MINUTES. SWORE I WOULD NEVER PLAY AN INSTRUMENT AGAIN. FAST FORWARD TO THIS YEAR, WHEN MY COUNSELOR TOLD ME I NEEDED TO ADD ANOTHER CLASS TO MY SCHEDULE. MY FRIEND TYLER HE EDWARDS CONVICTIONED ME TO JOIN THE STRINGS OR CAN A SFRA CLASS. LEARNING THE VIOLIN HASN'T BEEN EASY. I'M EXCITED TO CHALLENGE MYSELF. HOPEFULLY PLAY IN A CONCERT WITH MY FRIENDS BY THE END OF THE YEAR. ON TO WHAT WESTLAKE HAS BEEN UP TO. FIRST, I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE HIGH SCHOOL FOR HOSTING THE LEADERSHIP TRAINING.
IT WAS SUCH A VALUABLE EXPERIENCE WHERE WE LEARNED
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NEW LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND WE ALSO HAD A BLAST, ESPECIALLY WHEN SCOTT ORDERED TACO BELL FOR US AT THE END OF THE DAY.THIS YEAR, OVER 85% OF OUR FRESHMEN ATTENDED WOW DAY, LEADING A TOUR FOR MY FRESHMAN GROUP WAS SUCH A GREAT BONDING MOMENT.
I GOT TO KNOW SO MANY OF THEM AND HEARING HOW EXCITED THEY ARE FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS MADE ME MORE EXCITED TO SEE WHAT THEY WILL ACCOMPLISH.
TO KICK OFF THE YEAR, OUR ASG HOSTED A FULL WEEK OF WELCOME WITH LUNCHTIME ACTIVITIES EVERY DAY. STUDENTS GOT TO GUESS HOW MANY CANDIES IN A JAR, TEMPORARY TATTOOS, TRY FACE PAINTING, SEARCH FOR DUCKS HIDDEN AROUND CAMPUS AND SO MUCH MORE. WE HAD MUSIC PLAYING AT LUNCH TO MAKE THE FIRST WEEK EXTRA FUN.
ON TOP OF THAT, WE HELD OUR FIRST LUNCH RALLY OF THE YEAR WHERE OUR CHEER AND DANCE TEAMS BOTH PERFORMED TO GET EVERYONE EXCITED FOR THE FIRST HOME FOOTBALL GAME.
SPEAKING OF FOOTBALL, OUR FIRST HOME GAME AND FIRST AWAY GAME HAD AMAZING TURNOUTS.
THE NIGHTS WERE THE PERFECT WAY FOR OUR WARRIORS TO CHEER ON OUR PLAYERS AND HANG OUT WITH FRIENDS.
EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE ONLY BEEN AT SCHOOL FOR A COUPLE WEEKS, ASG HAS BEEN BUSY PLANNING UPCOMING EVENTS, INCLUDING HOMECOMING, NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH AND OUR CLUB'S MEETH FOR NEW AND RETURNING STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS. JUST THIS MORNING, OUR SENIORS CAME TOGETHER FOR SENIOR SUNRISE.
THEY MADE SWEET MEMORIES WITH FRIENDS WHILE ENJOYING DUNKIN' DOUGHNUTS, THEIR FUND-RAISER TO SUPPORT THEIR CLASS. THIS FRIDAY, WESTLAKE WILL HOST ITS FIRST SCHOOL WISE ASSEMBLY SINCE COVID.
GUEST SPEAKER KEITH HAWKINS, OUR STUDENTS ARE BEYOND EXCITED AND WE CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR HIS MESSAGE AND TAKE AWAY THE VALUABLE SKILLS THAT HE WILL TEACH US.
BEFORE I CLOSE, I GOT TO GIVE CREDIT WHERE IT'S DUE.
THANK YOU TO THE THOUSAND OAKS POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR DOUGHNUT HOLES FOR GOALS.
IT WAS THE SWEETEST WAY TO START OUR DAY.
THANK YOU TO OUR HARD WORKING CUSTODIANS WHO KEEP WESTLAKE LOOKING AMAZING EVERY SINGLE MORNING. A BIG THANK YOU TO MY ORCHESTRA TEACHER, MRS. BLAKE, FOR BEING SO PATIENT WITH ME AS I AM LEARNING EVERYTHING ABOUT THE VIOLIN. THAT CONCLUDES MY REPORT.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR TIME. AS ALWAYS, WE ARE BUILDING OUR FUTURE THE WARRIOR WAY. HAVE A WONDERFUL NIGHT.
>> THANK YOU SO MUCH, FIONA. I THINK WE ARE MISSING OUR REPORTERS FROM NEWBURY PARK AND THOUSAND OAKS HIGH SCHOOLS? YES. THEY ARE NOT HERE.
WE ARE MOVING ON TO -- THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH.
[G. Comments - Public]
WE ARE AT G, PUBLIC COMMENT. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION WANTS TO HEAR FROM STUDENTS, PATIENTS, EMPLOYEES AND OUR COMMUNITY.ALL INDIVIDUALS HAVE THE RIGHT TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENTS DURING OUR SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 549543.
COMMENTS REGARDING ITEMS ON TONIGHT'S ENDA MUST BE MADE WHEN THAT'S CALLED. IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK ON A TOPIC NOT ON TONIGHT'S AGENDA, NOW IS THE TIME.
IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO AND WISH TO SPEAK, PLEASE HAND IN YOUR BLUE CARD. NOTE THAT IF YOU HAVE ANY MATERIALS TO HAND TO BOARD MEMBERS, PROVIDE THOSE MATERIALS FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THE BOARD.
PURSUANT TO THE BROWN ACT, THE BOARD CANNOT UNDERTAKE ANY ACTION OR DISCUSSION ON THE ITEMS NOT ON TONIGHT'S POSTED AGENDA.
HOWEVER, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OR ITS STAFF MAY RELY TO COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS.
USUALLY, WE WILL WAIT UNTIL AFTER THE END OF THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD BEFORE RESPONDING.
AS OUR MEETINGS ARE HELD IN PUBLIC, YOUR COMMENTS WILL BE HEARD BY THOSE ATTENDING OR WATCHING A BROADCAST.
IN ADDITION, THE BOARD ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN CIVIC AFFAIRS.
WE HOPE THAT STUDENTS ARE WATCHING OR IN TONIGHT'S AUDIENCE.
BE MINDFUL OF THAT AND MAKE YOUR COMMENTS FACT YOU'LL AND OFFER THEM IN A RESPECTFUL MANNER.
IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS, THE BOARD STRIVES TO RESPECT THE PRIVACY RIGHTS OF STUDENT ANZ EMPLOYEES DURING OUR MEETINGS.
THE RIGHT FOR IDENTITY OF STUDENTS TO REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL. WE ASK THAT SPEAKERS BE SENSITIVE TO OUR EMPLOYEES' LEGAL RIGHTS TO PRIVACY AND CONFIDENT SHEALTY.
THOSE REQUESTING TO SPEAK AT THIS TIME WILL SPEAK ON ITEMS THAT ARE NOT ON THE BOARD AGENDA. NOTE THE SPEAKERS CARDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED ONCE THE BOARD STARTS PUBLIC COMMENTS AGENDA ITEM WITH THE FIRST SPEAKER.
WE HAVE FOUR SPEAKERS TONIGHT.
EACH SPEAKER WILL HAVE THREE MINUTES.
I WILL GO AHEAD AND READ OFF THE ORDER OF OUR FIRST COUPLE.
CHRIS FIRST AND THEN PEDRO. FIRST OF ALL, CHRIS.
YOU CAN COME TO THE PODIUM AND YOU HAVE THREE MINUTES.
>> THANK YOU. THANK YOU, I APPRECIATE IT.
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GOOD EVENING. I'M HERE TO TALK ABOUT THE TIMING OF THE STADIUM FIELD RENOVATIONS AT THE THREE HIGH SCHOOLS.I HAVE BEEN A PARENT FOR 15 YEARS.
MY WIFE IS AN EDUCATOR. I HAVE SERVED AS A HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FOR 19 YEARS. I KNOW WHAT IT TAKES TO RUN PROGRAMS AND KEEP ATHLETES SAFE. THAT'S WHY I'M HERE.
THE GOAL STATED IN THE LAST MEETING FOR THE RELOCATION OF FUNDS WAS IMPLEMENT TARGETED ACTIONS AND SERVICES THAT SUPPORT CONDITIONS FOR OPTIMAL LEARNING, EQUITABLE ACCESS AND POSITIVE STUDENT OUTCOMES. THE RUSH OF THIS PROJECT DOES NOT MEET ANY OF THESE GOALS.
I SUPPORT RENOVATOR HIGH SCHOOL STADIUM FIELDS.
IT'S OVERDUE. DOING THIS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR IS THE WRONG CALL. A PROJECT OF THIS SIZE SHOULD HAVE BEEN PLANNED MORE THAN A YEAR IN ADVANCE. IF WINTER CONSTRUCTION IS UNAVOIDABLE, FIELD PERMITS NEEDED 12-MONTH LEAD TIME. WE ARE NOT THERE.
THE SAVINGS FROM BUILDING MIDYEAR COME AT A COST TO STUDENTS AND FAMILIES.
MORE EARLY DISMISSALS, MORE MISSED CLASS TIME, LESS ACCESS TO TEACHERS, MORE LATE NIGHT ON BUSES, MORE STRESS AND ANXIETY AND A HIGHER RISK OF INJURY AT SUBPAR PARK FIELDS. YOU HAVE PUT THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT IN A NO WIN SITUATION. YOUR MISSION, CVSU FORWARD, IS TO HELP STUDENTS REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
GOAL NUMBER FOUR, PROMISES SUPPORT FOR THE MENTAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING.
THIS LAST MINUTE PLAN DOES THE OPPOSITE.
THERE'S AN EQUITY PROBLEM. LET'S SAY A SCHOOL GET S CAL LUTHERAN. WILL EVERY SCHOOL GET AN EQUIVALENT. WILL SOME BE SENT TO SECOND RATE SITES WHILE OTHERS GET FIRST RATE CLASS FACILITIES? RIGHT NOW, THE PERCEPTION IS SOME SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES MATTER MORE THAN OTHERS. HAVE WE RUN THE NUMBERS? BUSES AREN'T FREE, FUEL RENTALS AREN'T FREE, CONSTRUCTION AND STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH CARRY COSTS FAR BEYOND CONSTRUCTION SAVINGS.
THIS PLAN FEELS RUSHED AND INCOMPLETE. NO EQUITY STRATEGY, NO CLEAR TRANSPORTATION PLAN, NO PLAN TO MINIMIZE LOST CLASS TIME. AT THE LAST BOARD MEETING YOU SPENT TIME TALKING ABOUT THE LOGO. THE QUESTIONS THAT NEED TO BE ASKS ARE, HOW WILL THIS AFFECT OUR STUDENTS NOW? IS THERE AN EQUITY ISSUE? WHERE ARE THE POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR THESE STUDENTS THIS SCHOOL YEAR? WHY AREN'T WE DOING THIS -- WHY AREN'T WE DOING THIS IN THE LATE SPRING EARLY SUMMER WHERE IT AFFECTS LESS STUDENTS? WE CAN AND SHOULD RENOVATE THE FIELDS, BUT NOT LIKE THIS. NOT AT THE EXPENSE OF OUR KIDS.
PLEASE PAUSE, RETHINK THE TIMING AND PUT OUR STUDENTS, NOT DOLLARS, AT THE CENTER OF THIS DECISION.
>> THANK YOU. OUR NEXT SPEAKER IS PEDRO.
THEN AFTER HIM WILL BE BRENNAN.
THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK TODAY.
CHRIS JUST GAVE A VERY WELL- PRESENTED SPEECH ON THE TOPIC AT HAND. I JUST WANTED TO GIVE A STUDENT'S PERSPECTIVE OF WHAT'S GOING ON. I'M GOING INTO MY SENIOR YEAR.
SOCCER HAS BEEN SUCH AN AMAZING MOMENT OF MY SCHOOL EXPERIENCE. ME AND SOME OF MY TEAMMATES HAVE COME OUT TO SUPPORT AND IT'S ONE OF THE BEST MOMENTS IN ALL OF HIGH SCHOOL FOR I THINK ANYONE FOR ALL SPORTS.
THE STADIUM IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE SOCCER EXPERIENCE. GOING INTO MY SENIOR YEAR, WE GET TO HAVE SENIOR NIGHT, SENIOR POSTERS, ALL THESE COOL SENIOR ACTIVITIES WHICH I WON'T HAVE AS SOON AS I LEAVE HIGH SCHOOL. I BELIEVE THE STADIUM PART WILL BE A HUGE HELP TO THAT.
ALSO, QUITE FRANKLY, I DON'T KNOW WHY THIS IS GOING ON DURING THE SOCCER -- DURING THE SOCCER SEASON.
IT SEEMS LIKE THE SCHOOL PUTS IN A LOT OF EFFORT AND ALL THIS STUFF FOR OTHER SPORTS. DON'T SEE WHY SOCCER HAS TO SUFFER.
FURTHERMORE, GOING ON WITH WHAT CHRIS IS SAYING, HE MENTIONED A LOT OF STUFF ABOUT HOW STUDENTS MENTAL HEALTH AND THIS TIME AND ACTIVITIES WILL TAKE.
ME PERSONALLY, WHEN I WAS PLAYING ON JV, I MISSED TIME HAVING TO TRAVEL TO STADIUMS. I KNOW FOR FROSH PRACTICES, THEY AFTER SCHOOL AT THE STADIUM.
IT'S CONVENIENT FOR STUDENTS WHO DON'T HAVE CARS THAT ARE FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORE TO WALK OVER TO THE STADIUM AND HAVE PRACTICE AFTER.
HAVING TO CHANGE THE STADIUM WOULD MEAN A LOT MORE FROM THE PARENTS, MORE MONEY TO SPEND AND MORE TIME IN ORDER FOR STUDENTS TO GET TO PRACTICE.
AS DECEMBER AND JANUARY ROLL AROUND, THE RAINY SEASON STARTS TO COME OUT IN CALIFORNIA.
TO BE FRANK, IF WE DON'T HAVE ANY TURF FIELDS TO PLAY ON, THE PITCHES ARE GOING TO BE DESTROYED, FILLED MUD.
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THEY MIGHT CANCEL GAMES.WHEN IT RAINS, THEY CLOSE FIELDS NO MATTER WHAT.
HAVING THESE DISCREPANCIES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SEASON CAN RUIN OUR WHOLE MOMENTUM AND DISRUPT THE OVERALL FUN ASPECT OF SOCCER.
TO CONTINUE, ME AND MY FRIENDS ALL LOVE PLAYING SOCCER.
THIS WAS GOING TO BE MY MOST FUN.
LAST YEAR THEY HAD 20 SOME ODD SENIORS ON VARSITY.
A LOT OF THE JUNIORS ARE SENIORS NOW, DID NOT HAVE THE VARSITY EXPERIENCE TO PLAY LATE AT NIGHT UNDER THE LIGHTS. I THINK THE STADIUM IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST MOMENTS OF THIS WHOLE THING. IT ALSO -- I'M HONESTLY A LITTLE JEALOUS BECAUSE WHEN I GO TO THESE FOOTBALL GAMES AND ALL THIS, I SEE ALL THE STUDENTS COME OUT TO SUPPORT THEIR TEAMS. SOCCER SEEMS ALMOST IDIZED WHERE PARENTS HERE ARE THE ONLY ONES SHOWING UP.
MAKING THEM HAVE TO GO OUT OF THEIR WAY TO GO TO DIFFERENT STADIUMS WILL ONLY IMPACT THEM BUT THE OTHER STUDENTS WHO MIGHT WANT TO PROMOTE SOCCER. THANK YOU.
>> THANK YOU SO MUCH. WE HAVE BRENNAN AND THEN LANA.
>> GOOD EVENING, BOARD MEMBERS. I AM ONE OF THE PARENTS OF TWO PLAYERS THAT PLAY FOR NEWBURY PARK HIGH SCHOOL. I GREW UP IN THIS COMMUNITY.
I HAVE COACHED IN THIS COMMUNITY FOR ALMOST 15 YEARS NOW.
PROBABLY COACHED 10 TO 15 BOYS THAT ARE GOING TO BE ON THE VARSITY TEAM THIS UPCOMING SEASON. I HAVE A VESTED INTEREST IN THE TEAM AS WELL AS THE COMMUNITY.
TO BE QUITE HONEST, WHAT IS HAPPENING TO THEM THIS SENIOR SEASON IS A TRAVESTY. IT SHOULD NOT BE DONE.
FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT HAVE ANY KIDS IN HIGH SCHOOL AND FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE PLAYED IN HIGH SCHOOL, YOU LOOK FORWARD TO ONE YEAR. THAT'S YOUR SENIOR SEASON.
THAT IS YOUR SEASON TO SHINE. THAT IS YOUR SEASON TO GET COLLEGE COACHES TO COME VISIT YOU. THAT IS YOUR TIME, AND IT IS BEING RIPPED FROM THEM.
BECAUSE OF DECISIONS MADE OUT OF THEIR CONTROL. IF THEY DON'T WANT TO PLAY, THAT IS UP TO THEM. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN.
THEIR STADIUM IS BEING DESTROYED DURING THEIR TIME.
WHY DID WE NOT DO THIS DURING FOOTBALL SEASON? WHY DID WE NOT DO IT DURING SPRING? TO SAVE A BUCK. THAT'S NOT THEIR PROBLEM. THAT IS YOUR PROBLEM AND HOW YOU SAVE MONEY. AND HOW YOU DISTRIBUTE FUNDS. DON'T TAKE THAT AWAY FROM THEM.
I COULD TELL YOU ONE THING WHEN I WAS A SENIOR IN HIGH SCHOOL, MY SENIOR SEASON WE PLAYED ON THE GRASS FIELD. IT RAINED HALF THE SEASON.
WE LOST HALF OUR SEASON. OUR WHOLE TEAM LOOKED BACK ON THAT YEAR AS A MISSED YEAR, STILL TO THIS DAY WE TALK ABOUT IT.
THAT SHOULD NOT HAPPEN TO THESE KIDS.
IT'S HAPPENING BECAUSE OF DECISIONS MADE OUT OF THEIR CONTROL.
THAT SHOULDN'T BE DONE. THIS IS NOTNOT THAT IS A CATASTROPHE AND THEIR FIELD NEEDS TO BE TORN APART FOR ANY REASONS EXCEPT VOLUNTARY REASONS. THAT IS JUST FLAT OUT WRONG.
LIKE I SAID, IF YOU HAVE ANY CHILDREN, THE GIRLS THAT WERE SPEAKING EARLIER WERE TALKING ABOUT HOW ALL THESE MEMORIES THEY ARE CREATING AND ALL THESE THINGS THEY'RE DOING IN SCHOOL, THEY WILL REMEMBER THAT.
IT IS ALL POSITIVE THINGS. YOU WANT THEM TO LEAVE HIGH SCHOOL KNOWING THAT THEIR SENIOR SEASON WAS CUT SHORT BECAUSE WE WANTED TO RELAY THE TURF DURING THEIR SOCCER SEASON? TO BE HONEST, IT'S UNACCEPTABLE.
IT'S AN UNACCEPTABLE ACT THAT NEEDS TO BE REVERSED AND CHANGED. PLAYING IN A PARK -- PLAYING IN A PARK IS JUST --
>> YOUR TIME IS UP. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR COMING. APPRECIATE IT.
>> GOOD EVENING, PRESIDENT POWELL, TRUSTEES, DR. MCLAUGHLIN AND DISTRICT LEADERSHIP. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE
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CONEJO SCHOOL FOUNDATION. CONTINUING TO DELIVER ON OUR MISSION OF SUPPORTING STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE CONEJO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.THE FIRST THING IS THAT OUR SOIREE IS COMING UP ON OCTOBER 4TH. COME TICKLE THE KEYS FOR A CAUSE. A NIGHT OF DUELING PIANOS, GRAZING TABLES, DRINKS, MUSIC, LAUGHTER AND FUN. THIS IS A FUND- RAISING EVENT.
ALL PROCEEDS GO TOWARDS MISSION OF SUPPORTING LOCAL STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS.
YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE. NEXT UP IS A REMINDER OF OUR CSF TEACHER GRANTS. THIS IS OUR 14TH YEAR OF OFFERING THE GRANTS. APPLICATIONS OPEN NEXT MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8.
AND ARE OPEN THROUGH OCTOBER 10TH.
ANY TEACHER MAY APPLY FOR A GRANT UP TO $300.
AGAIN, THE LINK AND MORE INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE.
I ALSO WANT TO GIVE A SHOUTOUT TO BONNY WHO WE WILL RECOGNIZE AS THE STAR COMMUNITY MEMBER ON OCTOBER 4TH AT THE SOIREE. BONNY PIONEERED AND HAS BEEN A FENDER OF THE PROGRAM SINCE ITS INCEPTION. WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECOGNIZING HER VISION AND CELEBRATING HER GENEROSITY ON OCTOBER 4TH. ACORNS FOR EDUCATION, FORMALLY KNOWN AS SCHOOL CENTS AND PRESENTED BY THE OAKS IS BACK THIS YEAR, ANYONE THAT MAKES AN ONLINE GIFT OF $20 OR MORE TO CSF WILL EARN TRIPLE POINTS PLUS 2,000 BONUS POINTS THROUGH THE END OF THIS MONTH.
YOU CAN SEE THEIR WEBSITE OR OURS FOR MORE INFORMATION. CSF IS GOING TO COVER THE SPELLING BEE REGISTRATIONS FOR ANY ELEMENTARY OR MIDDLE SCHOOL.
INTERESTED SCHOOLS WITH REACH OUT TO OUR COORDINATOR FOR MORE DETAILS.
LAST BUT NOT LEAST, WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US ON OCTOBER 5TH KARAOKE WHERE DR. POWELL WILL REPRESENT US.
IT'S A FUN EVENT. WE HAVE A SOLID WIN STREAK TO MAINTAIN. PLEASE COME OUT TO THE CANYON CLUB, CHEER HER ON AND CAST YOUR VOTE FOR CSF.
THANK YOU. LET'S HAVE A GREAT SCHOOL YEAR.
>> THAT CONCLUDES PUBLIC COMMENT.
I APPRECIATE EVERYONE COMING OUT AND SPEAKING ON BEHALF OF YOUR YOUR HIGH SCHOOL TEAM AND OUR STUDENTS THAT ARE HERE WHO SPOKE TODAY.
I THINK THE INFORMATION IS GREAT. I HAVE ASKED OUR PRINCIPALS TO BE HERE TONIGHT TO HEAR PUBLIC COMMENT, TO HEAR FROM OUR PARENTS AND STUDENTS.
THIS IS GOOD INFORMATION FOR US TO GO BACK AND HAVE A FOLLOW- UP MEETING. I DON'T KNOW HOW OTHER DISTRICTS WORK, BUT THIS TIMELINE WAS NOT DICTATED BY BOARD MEMBERS OR DISTRICT STAFF.
IT WAS A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS BETWEEN THE SITES AND THE DISTRICT.
WE WILL HAVE A FUTURE CONVERSATION ON FEED DWLT BACK GIVEN TO US TODAY.
FINAL DECISIONS ON THIS PROJECT ARE NOT BEING MADE UNTIL TONIGHT BASED ON ANOTHER AGENDA ITEM WHERE THE DOLLARS ARE COMING FROM OUT OF MEASURE I TO BE TRANSFERRED TO ALLOW US TO DO THESE FIELDS.
THERE'S ONE MORE PROCESS. THAT'S WHY COMMUNICATION HASN'T COME OUT.
WE NEEDED TO MAKE SURE THE BOARD TOOK THEIR FINAL DECISION.
ONCE THAT HAPPENS TONIGHT, IF IT PASSES, SCHOOLS HAVE INFORMATION GETTING READY TO BE PRESENTED OUT ON WHAT THEIR PLANS ARE AND ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS THAT WE KNOW WE HAVE RECEIVED IN EMAILS COMING FORWARD.
AT THAT POINT IN TIME, I WOULD CONTINUE TO REACH OUT TO YOUR SCHOOL SITES WITH YOUR QUESTIONS AND FRUSTRATIONS AND DISTRICT OFFICE.
I WILL LET YOU KNOW, OUR BOARD HAS NO DECISION IN THE SCHEDULING OF SEASONS OR OF GAMES. THAT IS A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS BETWEEN US AND THE SCHOOL SITES.
JUST KNOW THAT INFORMATION GOING INTO OUR FOLLOWING TONIGHT'S BOARD MEETING MOVING FORWARD.
EMAIL US AND YOUR SCHOOL SITES WITH CONCERNS.
YOU ARE MORE THAN WELCOME TO EMAIL OUR BOARD. WE TALK ABOUT IT REGULARLY.
THEY WILL SEE WHAT YOUR CONCERNS ARE.
THE DECISIONS ON THE SEASON AND HOW GAMES ARE SCHEDULED AND THE PROCESS IN GETTING THE FIELDS UP AND RUNNING ARE A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS BETWEEN DISTRICT STAFF AND OUR SCHOOL SITES.
I APPRECIATE EVERYONE COMING OUT TONIGHT.
[A. Student Services - Adoption of Resolution #25/26-04 in Support of National Bullying Prevention Month]
>> THANK YOU, DR. MCLAUGHLIN. WE ARE MOVING ON TO SECTION 3, 3A. STUDENT SERVICES, ADOPTION OF REVOLUTION 25/26-04.
>> I MOVE WE ADOPT RESOLUTION 25/26-04.
IN SUPPORT OF NATIONAL BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH AS SUBMITTED.
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>> THANK YOU. IT HAS BEEN MOVED AND SECONDED. ANY DISCUSSION ON THIS?
>> I WAS GOING TO COMMENT THAT THE THEME FOR NATIONAL BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH THIS YEAR, 2025, IS DESIGNATED BY -- AS DESIGNATED BY THE ANTI- BULLYING ALLIANCE IS POWER FOR GOOD, WHICH ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUALS TO STAND AGAINST BULLYING IN ALL OF ITS FORMS, WHETHER IN PERSON OR ONLINE AND TO PROMOTE A CULTURE OF KINDNESS, ACCEPTANCE AND INCLUSION.
>> I WANT TO MAKE A COMMENT, WE'RE DOING THIS IN SEPTEMBER, WHICH IS GOOD.
THIS IS NOT JUST AN EVENT FOR SEPTEMBER.
THIS IS A KICKOFF EVENT FOR THE WHOLE YEAR OF NON-BULLYING.
I'M HOPING THAT WE CAN CONTINUE WITH PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS AND THINGS TO PREVENT BULLYING THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE YEAR.
I JUST WANT TO MAKE THAT POINT THAT THIS IS NOT JUST A PREVENT BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH AND FORGET.
>> THANK YOU. ANY OTHER COMMENTS? SEEING NONE, WE WITNESS VOTE.
[B. Student Services - Adoption of Resolution #25/26-05 in Support of Unity Day]
MOTION CARRIES 5- 0 WITH A PREFERENTIAL YES VOTE.WE ARE 3B. STUDENT SERVICES RESOLUTION.
>> I MOVE THAT WE ADROPT RESOLUTION 25/26- 05 IN SUPPORT OF UNITY DAY AS SUBMITTED.
>> THANK YOU. >> I WILL SECOND.
>> THANK YOU. ANY DISCUSSION? OKAY. SEEING NONE, WE WILL VOTE.
[C. Instructional Services - Adoption of Resolution #25/26-06 in Support of High School Voter Education Weeks]
A PREFERENTIAL YES VOTE FROM TRUSTEE KERNS.3C, INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 25/26-06. DO I HAVE A MOTION?
>> I MOVE WE ADOPT RESOLUTION 25/26- 06 IN SUPPORT OF HIGH SCHOOL VOTER EDUCATION WEEKS.
>> I WOULD JUST LIKE TO COMMENT FOR ANYBODY WATCHING WHO DOES NOT KNOW THAT 16 AND 17-YEAR- OLDS CAN PRE- REGISTER TO VOTE.
THIS WEEK GIVES THEM AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT THAT, GET REGISTERED AND I APPRECIATE THAT THE LEGAL OF WOMEN VOTERS IS ACTIVE AT OUR SCHOOLS AND COMING OUT AND GIVING PRESENTATIONS AND REGISTERING STUDENTS TO VOTE.
LAST YEAR I BELIEVE THERE MIGHT HAVE BEEN A STUDENT WHO IS OUR STUDENT TRUSTEE WHO MIGHT HAVE ORGANIZED SOME ACTIVITY AROUND THIS WEEK AT THOUSAND OAKS HIGH SCHOOL. GOOD JOB.
ALSO HIGH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS ARE ENCOURAGED TA NAME ONE OR MORE STUDENTS AS VOTER OUTREACH COORDINATORS TO ENCOURAGE REGISTRATION DURING THESE WEEKS. WITH THAT, WE WILL VOTE.
>> I WOULD JUST LIKELIKE COMMENT THAT THERE'S A SPECIAL ELECTION COMING UP. IT'S VERY IMPORTANT YOU PRE-REGISTER AND REGISTER TO VOTE, IF YOU ARE LIKE ME A HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR, YOU MIGHT BE 18 BUT THAT POINT AND BE ABLE TO VOTE IN YOUR FIRST ELECTION THIS IT'S VERY EXCITING. I WANTED TO ADD THAT.
>> GREAT. THANK YOU. WE WILL VOTE.
[D. Instructional Services - Public Hearing: Resolution #25/26-07 - Pupil Textbook and Instructional Materials]
WE ARE AT ITEM 3D. PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION 25/26-07. WE WILL NOT HAVE ANY MOTIONS OR VOTES REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM. WE WILL CONVENE A SECOND PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE PUBLIC TESTIMONY CONCERNING THE SUFFICIENCY INSTRUCTIONAL AND TEXTBOOKS.ARE THERE ANY PUBLIC COMMENT CARDS ON THIS ITEM? THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
WE WILL NOW CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING.
AT 6:44 P.M. ARE THERE ANY COMMENTS OR DISCUSSION ON THIS ITEM FROM BOARD MEMBERS? OKAY.
[E. Business Services - Approval of 2024-2025 Unaudited Actual Financial Report]
COMMENTS? EXCELLENT. WE ARE MOVING ON TO ITEM 3E.BUSINESS SERVICES, APPROVAL OF 24/25 UNAUDITED ACTUAL
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FINANCIAL REPORT. DO I HAVE A MOTION?>> YES. I MOVE WE APPROVE THE 2024- 2025 UNAUDITED ACTUAL FINANCIAL REPORT.
I BELIEVE WE HAVE A PRESENTATION.
>> THIS IS REPRESENTATIVE OF OUR 24/25 YEAR END FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE KNOWN AS OUR UNAUDITED ACTUALS WHICH WE WILL SUBMIT TO THE COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION BY SEPTEMBER 15TH.
WHICH THEY WILL REVIEW. THEN THESE REPORTS -- THESE FINANCIAL REPORTS WILL GET AUDITED BY OUR OUTSIDE THIRD PARTY AUDITOR. IN THE CYCLE OF OUR BUDGET AND REPORTING WE ARE AT RIGHT WHERE YOU SEE THE YELLOW ARROW THERE. WE ARE STILL IN THE PRIOR YEAR.
WE DON'T CLOSE OUT ESSENTIALLY THE PRIOR YEAR WORK UNTIL THE AUDIT IS COMPLETE, WHICH SHOULD BE AROUND NOVEMBER OR DECEMBER OF THIS YEAR, WHICH WILL BRING IT BACK TO THE BOARD. JUST SOME KEY INSIGHTS BEFORE WE GET INTO THE SPECIFIC NUMBERS.
OUR REVENUE WAS $243 MILLION, EXPENSES $258 MILLION. A DEFICIT OF $11 MILLION.
LCFF ACCOUNTS FOR 78% OF REVENUE, FEDERAL REVENUE, WHICH HAS BEEN A HOT TOPIC LATELY IN THE NEWS IS ABOUT 4% OF REVENUE FOR US OVERALL AS A SCHOOL DISTRICT.
LOCAL REVENUE ACCOUNTS FOR 9% AND OTHER STATE REVENUE ACCOUNTS FOR ANOTHER 9%.
ADA FINISHING THE YEAR WAS 14964.
OUR EXPENDITURE PER ADA WAS JUST OVER $16,000.
58% OF ALL OF OUR COSTS ARE EXPANDED FOR CLASSROOM COMPENSATION, SALARIES AND BENEFITS ACOUNT FOR 85% OR $219 MILLION OF OUR TOTAL $258 MILLION SPEND BUDGET. BOOKS, SUPPLIES ARE ABOUT 2.4%.
SALARY, BENEFITS, GROSS, FIRST FLAT REVENUE ARE WHAT HAS BEEN DRIVING THE DEFICIT FOR US. WE ARE IN A MODE OF BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW OUR SPECIAL EDUCATION CONTRIBUTION IS $21 MILLION THAT GETS TRANSFERRED FROM UNRESTRICTED DOLLARS TO RESTRICTED DOLLARS AND SPENT FOR OUR SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM. THE NUMBERS AS THEY SID REFLECTIVE OF THE NOTES THAT I JUST SHOWED ARE GENERAL FUND UNRESTRICTED AND RESTRICTED. 201 MILLION IS UNRESTRICTED, 182 MILLION IN EXPENSES AND ON THE RESTRICTED SIDE IS 41 MILLION, WITH 76 MILLION IN EXPENSES.
THE NUMBER LOOKS SKEWED. WE ARE STILL RUNNING REVENUE FROM PRIOR YEARS BEING EXPANDED ON IN THE RESTRICTS COLUMN. THAT'S WHY IT SHOWS THAT WAY. TYPICALLY, IT'S NET ZERO.
WE GET ONE- TIME DOLLARS, MONEY IN ADVANCE BUT SPENT OVER MULTIPLE YEARS. IT DIDN'T SHOW AS REVENUE EVERY YEAR, BUT THE EXPENSES DO SHOW UP. THAT'S WHY THE GAP IS SO BIG.
OUR UNRESTRICTED DOLLAR, ABOUT 201 MILLION ON 94% FROM THE STATE THROUGH THE LOCAL CONTROL FUNDING FORMULA.
ON THE RESTRICTED SIDE, IT'S KIND OF ALMOST EVENLY SPLIT.
LOCAL 37%, FEDERAL IS 24%. STATE ACCOUNTS FOR 39% OF OUR RESTRICTED DOLLARS. RESTRICTED TITLE 1, SPECIAL EDUCATION, OTHER FEDERAL TYPE PROGRAMS. ON THE OTHER SIDE, ON EXPENSE SIDE TYPICAL IN EDUCATION IS MOST OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, 89% OF OUR UNRESTRICTED DOLLARS GO TOWARDS SALARY AND BENEFITS AND 74% IN RESTRICTED GO TOWARDS SALARY AND BENEFITS, WHICH ARE THE PEOPLE WHO DO THE GREAT TLINGS WE DO HERE IN THE DISTRICT AND THE COST ASSOCIATED WITH THEM.
BENEFITS ACCOUNT FOR 25% OF UNRESTRICTED EXPENSES.
27% OF RESTRICTED EXPENSES. WE HAVE BEEN SEEING SOME SIGNIFICANT INCREASES IN BENEFIT COSTS. THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS. WE ARE TRYING TO WORK.
WE MADE SOME ADJUSTMENTS IN THE PLANS WE OFFERED TO REDUCE OUR OVERALL EXPENSE WITHOUT COMPROMISING THE BENEFIT FOR OUR EMPLOYEES IN TAKING CARE OF THE MEDICAL BENEFITS THAT ARE OFFERED HERE THROUGH THE DISTRICT. WHEN YOU LOOK AT OUR EXPENSES BY FUNCTION, 82% OF ALL OF OUR EXPENSES GO INTO INSTRUCTION RELATED SERVICES. PUPIL SERVICES ABOUT 8%, PLAN FACILITY IS 10%, GENERAL ADMISSION IS AT 5%, COMMUNITY AND ANCILLARY SERVICES ARE JUST BELOW 1%.
WHEN YOU FACTOR IN OUR BEGINNING BALANCE AND OUR ENDING
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BALANCE AND THEN OUR REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES, THIS TABLE GIVES YOU THE ACTUAL NUMBERS BROKEN DOWN WITH UNRESTRICT AND RESTRICTED. YOU SEE $20 MILLION BEGINNING BALANCE RESTRICTED. THAT'S REVENUE THAT WE RECEIVED IN PRIOR YEARS THAT WILL CONTINUE TO EXPEND DOWN.WE TOOK IN ANOTHER $41 MILLION. WE SPENT 76 TOTAL.
$30 MILLION COME IN FROM THE UNRESTRICTED DOLLARS, WHICH GIVES US A NET OF 15. 8 MILLION.
THOSE ARE RESTRICTED THAT CARRY INTO THE SUBSEQUENT YEAR.
THEN WE WILL BE SPENDING THEM IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF YEARS DEPENDING ON WHAT THE ALLOCATIONS FOR THE REVENUE ARE AND THE DEADLINES TO SPEND THOSE DOLLARS. UNRESTRICTED, WE NET OUT THE YEAR WITH A $24. 4 MILLION NET ENDING BALANCE.
WHEN YOU BREAK DOWN $24 MILLION, ASIDE FROM OUR SMALLER POTS REVOLVING CASH AND PREPAID ITEMS, WE MAINTAIN OUR $3 MILLION FISCAL STABILIZATION RESERVE, WE ARE REQUIRED TO KEEP A 3% RESERVE AS A RAINY DAY FUND. IT IS CALCULATED DIFFERENTLY EVERY TIME BASED ON EXPENDITURES. IT SITS AT $7. 7 MILLION.
IT LEAVES US WITH 13. -- JUST UNDER 13. 3 MILLION OF UNDESIGNATED RESERVES. THOSE ARE FUNDS THAT WE CAN USE FOR BASICALLY ANYTHING WE WANT.
WE HAVE BEEN USING THEM TO HELP US PLUG THE GAP IN OUR BUDGET BETWEEN REVENUE AND EXPENSES.
THERE'S ANOTHER WAY TO LOOK AT OUR OVERALL FUND BALANCE.
YOU SEE $40 MILLION TOTAL. THAT $40 MILLION YOU CAN'T FACTOR IN THE PRIOR MENTIONED RESTRICTED DOLLARS, ABOUT 15.8. THE ONLY REALLY FREE AND FLEXIBLE MONEY WE HAVE IS ABOUT $13.3 MILLION OF UNDESIGNATED RESERVES. WHEN YOU LOOK AT OUR TOTAL FUND BALANCE, WE DO SIT COMFORTABLY WITH A HIGH BALANCE THERE. BUT AS FAR AS FLEXIBILITY WITH THE USE OF THOSE DOLLARS, WE ARE AT THE 13.3 MILLION.
WE WILL CONTINUE TO FOCUS ON OUR FISCAL HEALTH MOVING FORWARD. WE DO HAVE A THREE- YEAR PLAN OF MAKING BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS, DOING THIS THROUGH MOSTLY ATTRITION AS POSITIONS COME UP, WE REVIEW THE POSITIONS AND DETERMINE THE NEED AND MOVE FORWARD IN A WAY WHERE WE ARE ACHIEVING COST SAVINGS WITHOUT BEING PUT IN A POSITION WHERE WE HAVE TO DO REDUCTIONS IN FORCE OR PEOPLE ARE LOSING THEIR JOBS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR.
SOME KEY TAKEAWAYS, WE DID USE OUR RESERVES TO COVER THAT $11 MILLION GAP.
82% OF OUR EXPENSES ARE SPEND ON INSTRUCTION RELATED SERVICES.
WE DO MAINTAIN SMALL CLASS SIZES.
WE MAINTAIN A 21. 5 TO 1 CLASS SIDE OF K THROUGH 3.
MAINTAIN ALL COUNSELING SUPPORT, ACADEMIC INTERVENTION, RESTRICTED FUNDS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION AND STUDENT WELLNESS ARE STILL REFLECTED.
OUR RISING COSTS BENEFITS AS PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED WENT UP $2. 2 MILLION YEAR OVER YEAR. UTILITIES ARE UP $800,000.
SPECIAL EDUCATION CONTRIBUTION CONTINUES TO RISE YEAR OVER YEAR, IT IS AN INCREASE OF $2. 3 MILLION.
WE DO HAVE ADEQUATE RESERVES FOR THE TIME BEING. WE HAVE TO CONTINUE TO WATCH IT AND MANAGE OUR FUND BALANCE ACCORDINGLY AS WE MOVE FORWARD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND IN OUR SPENDING AND AS WE BEGIN TO DEVELOP NEXT YEAR'S BUDGET STARTING IN JANUARY.
THE OTHER DISTRICT FUNDS WE MAINTAIN REFLECTED HERE IN THIS TABLE, NO NEW -- NO SURPRISING STORIES HERE.
ADULT EDUCATION DID COME OUT ON THE POSITIVE SIDE FOR THIS YEAR. WE ARE STILL WATCHING THAT PROGRAM TO TRY TO RETURN IT INTO CONSISTENT SOLVENCY BY OPENING UP NEW PROGRAMS COMING UP IN THE FUTURE.
OUR CAFETERIA SPECIAL REVENUE, SCHOOL LUNCH ACCOUNT, WE'RE IN THE PROCESS OF BUILDING A NEW CENTRAL KITCHEN. WE HAVE A PLAN TO UPDATE OUR KITCHENS ACROSS THE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS AND DOWN TO THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF YEARS.
THAT'S WHY THAT BALANCE SITS SO HIGH.
WE CONTINUE TO PUT OUR FACILITIES REVENUE INTO DEFERRED MAINTENANCE. IT GOES INTO THERE.
WE USE THOSE DOLLARS FOR ANY FUTURE DEFERRED MAINTENANCE BECAUSE WE KNOW MEASURE I IS COMING TO AN END QUICKLY. IT DOESN'T LEAVE US A LOT OF MONEY ON THE CAPITAL SIDE TO DO MAINTENANCE AND LARGER PROJECTS. MEASURE I, SPLIT IN CAPITAL FUND AND THE TECHNOLOGY FUND, SITS PRETTY HEALTHY BALANCES, BUT EXPANDED QUICKLY.
ENDOWMENT IS SCHEDULED TO RUN THROUGH 2034.
OUR DEVELOPER FEES, WE HAVE BEEN SEEING SOME DEVELOPMENT IN THE COMMUNITY AND WE DO GET A PER SWEAR FOOT AMOUNT FOR EACH OF WE DO HAVE SOME MONEY SITTING IN THERE THAT WE ARE PUTTING BACK INTO OUR
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SCHOOLS. OUR SPECIAL RESERVE, THAT'S OUR SURPLUS PROPERTY FUND, SAME THING, MONEY SET ASIDE FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS. OUR BOND INTEREST AND REDEMPTION FUND IS WHERE WE PAY OFF OUR MEASURE I PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAYMENTS. SELF-INSURANCE, WE ARE SELF-INSURED FOR HEALTH AND WELFARE AND FOR WORKER COMPENSATION. WE SIT AT AN ENDING FUND BALANCE OF $25 MILLION COMBINED, $21 MILLION FOR HEALTH AND WELFARE AND 3. 5 IN WORKER COMPENSATION.PRIVATE PURPOSE TRUST IS A SMALL PASS- THROUGH TRUST FOR SCHOLARSHIPS, MISCELLANEOUS IN AND OUT DOLLARS THAT GET DONATED AND PUSHED BACK OUT. OUR NEXT FINANCIAL REPORT IS GOING TO BE IN DECEMBER FOR THE 24/25 SCHOOL YEAR. ALSO IN DECEMBER WE WILL GIVE YOU THE FIRST INTERIM REPORT WHICH WILL BE THE 25/26 FINANCIAL REPORT AS TO WHERE WE ARE FROM JULY 1ST THROUGH OCTOBER 31ST OF THIS FISCAL YEAR. WE DID RECEIVE NOTIFICATION THAT FOR THE 23/24 SCHOOL YEAR, WE RECEIVED THE CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING. WE ARE THE ONLY DISTRICT IN THE COUNTY AND PROBABLY ONE OF LESS THAN 15 DISTRICTS IN THE STATE THAT DOES AN ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT, WHICH IS A MORE EXPANSIVE REPORT AND MORE TRANSPARENT REPORT THAN JUST A REGULAR ANNUAL AUDIT REPORT. WE DO SUBMIT THIS EVERY YEAR TO THE ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS INTERNATIONAL. IT GOES THROUGH A REVIEW AND THEN THEY EITHER PUT THEIR THUMBS UP OR DOWN.
WE HAVE GOTTEN A THUMBS UP FOR LAST FIVE YEARS.
ONCE THIS AUDIT IS COMPLETE, WE WILL SUBMIT THIS -- THE 24/25 REPORT AS GOING THROUGH NATIONAL AGAIN AND SUBMIT FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE AND FINANCIAL REPORTING. THAT'S OUR REPORT.
IF THERE'S ANY QUESTIONS, I'M HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS.
>> THANK YOU SO MUCH. CONGRATULATIONS ON THE RECOGNITION FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING. DO WE HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD? I DON'T HAVE A LOT OF QUESTIONS. IT WAS AN EXCELLENT PRESENTATION. I KNOW WE ALL REALLY APPRECIATE THE KEY INSIGHTS AND TAKEAWAYS. I HAVE A QUICK QUESTION.
I HAVE NEVER SEEN IT SAID BEFORE, CLASSROOM COMPENSATION.
IS THAT JUST TEACHER SALARY AND BENEFITS?
PARAS? >> TEACHER SALARY AND BENEFITS?
>> THERE'S A MINIMUM STANDARD FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN CALIFORNIA. THEY HAVE TO BE FOR K- 12 DISTRICT, ABOVE 55%. WE
JUST AN OVERALL QUESTION. IT WAS A GREAT PRESENTATION.
THE NUMBERS ARE A LITTLE BIT SOBERING.
WE ARE STARTING TO EAT AWAY AT OUR UNDESIGNATED RESERVES. I KNOW THIS IS PAST OUR PAST YEAR. IN TERMS OF LOOKING FORWARD, WE ARE FACING DECLINING ENROLLMENT, AS YOU POINTED OUT.
WE ARE FACING COSTS THAT ARE OUT OF OUR CONTROL, THAT ARE GOING UP.
I KNOW WE WILL SEE A LOOK FORWARD WHEN WE SEE THE FIRST INTERIM.
DO YOU SEE -- I WILL PUT ON MY GLASS HALF FULL.
DO YOU SEE ANY BRIGHT SPOTS, ANYTHING THAT YOU THINK COULD POSSIBLY MITIGATE SOME OF THIS?
>> I THINK THE BRIGHT SPOT IS WE HAVEN'T CUT ANYTHING. ALTHOUGH WE ARE EATING INTO OUR FUND BALANCE, WE HAVE A MEASURED APPROACH INTO MAKING BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW YEARS. WE TALK ABOUT IT PROBABLY EVERY MONDAY. SOMETIMES ON WEEKENDS WHEN MARK CALLS ME AND HAS AN IDEA ABOUT WHAT IF WE DO THIS AND WHAT IF WE DO THAT? THE CONVERSATIONS ARE ONGOING. THE BRIGHT SPOT IS, IT'S IN THE -- IT'S ON OUR TOP PRIORITY AS WE GO THROUGH THIS FISCAL YEAR AND AS WE PLAN FOR NEXT YEAR. THIS IS THE YEAR THREE.
WE HAVE TALKED ABOUT YEAR THREE NEVER COMES. NOW IT HASN'T COME IN SORT OF A FISCAL CLIFF TYPE OF WAY. BUT THAT $11 MILLION GAP IS THAT YEAR THREE THAT WAS EVENTUALLY GOING TO HAPPEN. OUR ENROLLMENT HAS STABILIZED SOMEWHAT.
WE DO HAVE A DEMOGRAPHIC REPORT THAT IS TAKING US TO I BELIEVE 2030. WE ARE SLIGHTLY ABOVE WHERE THE DEMOGRAPHIC REPORT SAID WE WOULD BE FOR THIS YEAR AT THIS POINT IN TIME.
I WOULD SAY THAT'S THE BRIGHT SPOT IS WE DO HAVE THAT MEASURED APPROACH AND WE'RE NOT IN A POSITION WHERE WE ARE LAYING PEOPLE OFF AND MAKING CUTS TO PROGRAMS. I WOULD STOP SHORT OF SAYING THAT'S NEVER GOING TO HAPPEN.
WE ARE MINIMIZING THOSE IMPACTS TO THINGS GOING ON IN THE CLASSROOM. UNDERSTANDING 86, 87%
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OF WHAT WE SPEND GOES TO PEOPLE. WE TAKE IT YEAR BY YEAR.WE HAVE TO MAKE IT IN YEAR THREE IN OUR MULTI-YEAR PROJECTION.
I THINK WE HAVE MADE SOME SUBSTANTIAL STRIDES IN BUDGET CHANGES THAT YOU ARE PROBABLY -- WE WON'T SEE UNTIL THE END OF NEXT YEAR.
WE WILL GET A LITTLE BIT OF A GLIMPSE IN THE PROJECTIONS WHEN WE DO FIRST AND SECOND INTERIM.
WE ARE HINGING ON WHAT THE FOLLOWING YEAR'S BUDGET IS GOING TO LOOK LIKE WHEN WE GET THE GLIMPSE OF THAT IN JANUARY.
AS FAR AS ON A YEAR TO YEAR BASIS, THERE'S -- WE ARE SITTING IN GOOD SHAPE AT THIS POINT IN TIME. WE HAVE A PLAN.
WE WILL CONTINUE TO WORK THAT PLAN AND MAKE ADJUSTMENTS AS NECESSARY.
>> THANK YOU. APPRECIATE THAT.
>> I JUST WANT TO EMPHASIZE PART OF THE STATEMENT ABOUT US PLANNING AHEAD. I THINK IF YOU WATCHED THE ANNOUNCEMENTS OF NEW ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS, YOU WOULD SEE THAT WE HAVE JUST -- HAVE A SHIFT IN POSITIONS AND ELIMINATION OF POSITIONS WITHIN THE DISTRICT. WHEN WE SEE THE NEXT BUDGET RUN HERE IN A COUPLE MONTHS, WE WILL SEE THAT -- A MAJOR JOB IN ADMINISTRATIVE SALARIES WITHIN THE DISTRICT.
I THINK THAT'S US MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION KNOWING WE NEED TO MOVE AWAY FROM THE TOP FIRST BEFORE WE MOVE DOWN TO OTHER LEVELS OF THE ORGANIZATION. I THINK GOING INTO THIS YEAR WE MADE A LOT OF STRATEGIC MOVES WITH OPEN POSITIONS AND FILLING THEM WITH FOLKS INTERNALLY THAT I THINK ARE GOING TO BE VERY CESSFUL AND ELIMINATING OTHER PORTIONS ONCE THOSE POSITIONS WERE VACANT.
>> BRIEFLY, I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR THE DETAILED, THE PROFESSIONALISM, THE EXCELLENCE OF THE REPORT. CONGRATULATE YOU ON RECEIVING AN AWARD FOR THE EXCELLENCE OF REPORTING.
>> I WANT TO MENTION OUR DIRECTOR OF FISCAL SERVICES.
WITHOUT HER, WE WOULDN'T HAVE -- THE REPORT WON'T HAVE BEEN AS GOOD.
>> THANK YOU. WE'RE GLAD YOU ARE HERE.
>> I WANT TO EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE FOR THE PRESENTATION.
CONGRATULATE ALL OF YOU ON A HANDFUL OF EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING. I THINK THAT'S REALLY, REALLY GREAT.
TWO HANDS FULL AT ONE POINT. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
THE PRESENTATION WAS CLEAR. I APPRECIATE ALL THE WORK THAT GOES INTO IT. I LOVE THAT YOU BROUGHT YOUR CHEERING SQUAD.
WE WILL GO AHEAD AND HAVE A VOTE.
MOTION CARRIES 5-0. WE ARE AT 3F.
[F. Business Services - Approval of the Lease/Agreement with Oaks Christian School for the Real Property Located at 975 Evenstar Avenue, Westlake Village, CA 91361]
APPROVAL OF ALEASE AGREEMENT WITH OAKS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL. DO I HAVE A MOST ON THIS?>> I MOVE THAT WE APPROVE THE LEASE/AGREEMENT WITH OAKS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FOR THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 975 EVENSTAR AVENUE, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CALIFORNIA, 91361.
>> THANK YOU. ANY COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS? I WOULD COMMENT THAT -- GO AHEAD.
>> I WAS GOING TO SAY QUICK, I KNOW THE BOARD HAD REQUESTED ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE IN THERE. JUST WANTED TO SAY THANK YOU FOR ACCOMMODATING THOSE REQUESTS.
>> I WANT TO POINT OUT FOR THOSE WHO MAY BE LISTENING FROM THE SOCCER GROUP, EARLIER THIS WAS THE PIECE THAT ALLOWS US TO SHIFT DOLLARS AWAY NOW THAT OAKS CHRISTIAN IS TAKING THAT OVER UNDER THIS LEASE AGREEMENT.
THE DOLLARS UNDER MEASURE ITEM WAS PLANNED FOR THAT SITE WILL SHIFT TO THE THREE HIGH SCHOOLS FOR FIELDS AND TRACKS.
>> THANK YOU. SEEING NO OTHER COMMENTS, WE WILL VOTE.
[4. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT]
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AT SECTION 4. OUR CONSENT AGENDA.>> I MOVE WE APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS SUBMITTED.
>> THANK YOU. ANY DISCUSSION? SEEING NONE, WE WILL VOTE.
MOTION CARRIES 5-0. WE ARE AT SECTION 5.
[A. Board of Education - Discussion of Board Bylaw 9224 - Oath or Affirmation]
WE HAVE THE BOARD OF EDUCATION DISCUSSION OF BOARD BYLAW 9224.ANY COMMENTS? DR. MCLAUGHLIN, THAT'S YOU.
>> THESE ARE BASIC GAMUT UPDATE FROM CSBA WITH THE ADDITION/STUDENT TRUSTEE ADJUSTMENTS IN THE UPPER PARAGRAPH THE BOTTOM PARAGRAPH REFERS TO A SPECIFIC LAW, THAT'S WHY I DID NOT ADD THE STUDENT TRUSTEE/TRUSTEE IN THAT PARAGRAPH.
>> ANY QUESTIONS? WE WILL MOVE ON TO 5B.
[B. Board of Education - Discussion of Board Policy, Administrative Regulation, and New Exhibit 1113 - District and School Websites]
THAT'S BOARD EVIDENT INDICATION DISCUSSION OF BOARD POLICY ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION, DISTRICT AND SCHOOL WEBSITES. I BELIEVE THAT'S YOU, DR. MCLAUGHLIN. ANY COMMENTS? DOES ANYBODY ELSE HAVE ANY COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS ON THIS? I WAS GOING TO ASK -- I NOTICED WITHIN THE BOARD POLICY IT ALIGNS WITH BP 1325. I WASN'T SURE IF THAT WAS A POLICY THAT WAS GOING TO NEED TO BE LOOKED AT. SINCE IT HASN'T BEEN UPDATED FOR SEVERAL YEARS.I WANTED TO POINT THAT OUT. THEN I HAD A QUESTION ABOUT SOME OF THE ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF THE WEBSITE.
>> I THINK -- I'M WORKING WITH MISS GOLDEN TRANSITIONING US TO THE NEW WEBSITE. I THINK WE MET ALL THE REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY IN OUR WEBSITE FOR THAT.
[C. Business Services - Discussion of Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 0450 - Comprehensive Safety Plan]
OKAY. WE ARE MOVING ON TO 5C, BUSINESS SERVICES, DISCUSSION OF BOARD POLICY AND ED ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION 0450 COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY PLAN. ANY COMMENTS?>> THERE'S BEEN SOME LEGAL UPDATES TO WHAT NEEDS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE SCHOOL SITE SAFETY PLANS. THIS IS THE FIRST READING.
ONCE IT'S APPROVED, WE WILL DISSEMINATE OUT TO SCHOOL SITES AND UPDATE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL PLANS. THEY WILL COME BACK TO THE BOARD FOR FINAL APPROVAL. WITHIN THE NEXT COUPLE OF MONTHS AFTER THE REVIEW WITH THE COUNSEL.
>> THANK YOU. ANY COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS?
>> I KNOW ONE OF THE NEW -- THE LAWS IS AROUND THIS INVITING IN OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
IS THAT -- I KNOW WE HAVE A PROCESS IN PLACE WHERE WE ARE GIVING NOTIFICATION, I THINK, TO CERTAIN PEOPLE.
I THINK THE -- SPECIFICALLY LEADERS, LIKE THE MAYOR. IS THIS SOMETHING THAT WE -- I GUESS IT WOULD HAVE BEEN NEW FOR SCHOOL SITES TO CONSIDER INVITING IN PEOPLE TO BE PART OF THAT PLANNING PROCESS?
>> YEAH. IT'S AN OPTION TO DO ABOVE AND BEYOND THE SITE COUNSEL. SOME SCHOOLS HAVE LARGER SITE COUNSELS THAN OTHERS. THIS OPENS THE DOOR TO INVITE OTHER MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC OR STAKEHOLDERS OR PARENTS THAT MAY BE NOT PART BUT WANT A SAY IN THE PROCESS.
[D. Human Resources - Discussion of Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 4030 - Nondiscrimination in Employment]
HUMAN RESOURCES, DISCUSSION OF BOARD POLICY AND ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION 4030, NON-DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT. ANY COMMENTS?
>> THIS IS A GAMUT UPDATE. IT ACKNOWLEDGES IT'S UNLAWFUL TO -- IN A JOB POSTING -- INDICATE A DRIVER'S LICENSE IS REQUIRED UNLESS IT IS EXPLICITLY AN ESSENTIAL FUNCTION OF THE JOB DUTIES.
IT ALSO ENSURES THAT ALL CLAIMS OF SEX DISCRIMINATION FALL UNDER THIS POLICY WHILE TITLE 9 WILL BE MAINTAINED UNDER THE TITLE 9 POLICY.
>> ANY QUESTIONS FROM THE BOARD?
[E. Board Committee Reports]
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>> EXCELLENT. WE ARE ON TO 5E. THANK YOU SO MUCH. BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS.
I DON'T KNOW IF ANYBODY HAS ANY? ANYONE, ANYONE? IT'S STARTING UP SOON.
TOMORROW. I WOULD JUST SHARE THAT IN TWO WEEKS, THE CONEJO COALITION FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES WILL HAVE ITS SUMMIT. THAT WILL BE A LUNCH ON SEPTEMBER 17TH. THIS IS AN ANNUAL EVENT THAT BRINGS TOGETHER LOCAL NON-PROFITS AND AGENT Y AGENCIES. NETWORK, SHARE AND LEARN TOGETHER. THERE WILL BE LUNCH AND NETWORKING AND A PANEL DISCUSSION LOOKING AT CURRENT ISSUES FACING SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES. I WANT TO GIVE A SHOUTOUT TO AMBER WHO IS THE STAFF PERSON ASSIGNED TO THE COALITION. IT'S HER FIRST YEAR DOING THIS.
IT'S MY FIRST YEAR ON THE COALITION.
JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU HOW MUCH I APPRECIATE YOU. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR WORK.
[F. Comments - Board of Education]
WITH THAT, WE WILL MOVE ON TO COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.WE WILL START WITH TRUSTEE KERNS.
>> GOOD EVENING, EVERYONE. I HOPE EVERYONE HAD A GREAT BACK TO SCHOOL. I CERTAINLY DID. GETTING BACK IN THE CLASSROOM WITH MY FAVORITE TEACHERS AND ALL OF MY WONDERFUL PEERS AT THOUSAND OAKS HIGH SCHOOL. LOOKING FORWARD TO HOMECOMING WEEKEND THIS WEEKEND TO OFFICIALLY START THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR.
I WOULD LIKE TO ELABORATE MORE ON THE HIGH SCHOOL VOTER REGISTRATION EDUCATION WEEKS THAT ARE COMING UP VERY SOON AT THE END OF SEPTEMBER.
I WAS RECENTLY ABLE TO TOUR VENTURA COUNTY CLERK RECORDER'S OFFICE. IT'S DEFINITELY A VERY CUMBERSOME PROCESS THAT HAS A LOT OF SAFEGUARDS. I THINK THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THAT IS BEING REGISTERED TO VOTE, EARLY, PRE- REGISTERED TO VOTE.
MAKING SURE YOU ARE PREPARED SO CAN WALK INTO THE BALLOT ON ELECTION DAY AND VOTE.
I'M VERY HAPPY THAT WE'RE HAVING THIS OPPORTUNITY AT THE END OF THIS MONTH TO OFFICIALLY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT.
I WOULD ENCOURAGE ANYONE NOT TO WAIT FOR HIGH SCHOOL VOTER EDUCATION WEEK TO PRE- REGISTER, REGISTER TO VOTE OR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE WITH THE SPECIAL ELECTION COMING UP AND ANOTHER ELECTION NEXT YEAR. IF YOU CAN'T YET VOTE, DON'T WORRY. YOUR VOICE STILL ABSOLUTELY MATTERS. I WOULD ENCOURAGE YOU TO COME -- WE HAVE SOME STUDENTS IN THE AUDIENCE TONIGHT, COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
COME VISIT OUR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS OR PARTICULARLY OUR STUDENT DISTRICT ADVISORY MEETINGS.
IF YOU ARE A STUDENT, THEY ARE REALLY AMAZING.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP REALLY THRIVES.
I WOULD INVITE ANYONE TO COME AT 4:00 P.M. HERE IN THIS ROOM ON SEPTEMBER 15TH FOR OUR NEXT STUDENT DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING WHERE WE ARE SURE TO HAVE A GREAT AGENDA AND YOU ARE WELCOME TO GIVE PUBLIC COMMENT LIKE REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS. I HOPE EVERYONE HAD A FANTASTIC START TO THE SCHOOL YEAR.
I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT YEAR OF ACADEMICS AND HERE UP AT THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. THAT'S ALL FOR TONIGHT. THANK YOU.
>> THANK YOU. NEXT UP IS TRUSTEE SYLVESTER.
FIRST OFF, THANKS TO CHRISTY AND THE K-KIDS.
THAT'S A LOT OF FUN WHEN THEY COME.
IT'S GRATIFYING TO HEAR THE WORK THEY DO THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY, RELAY FOR LIFE ONE EXAMPLE OF THAT.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW HIGH SCHOOL REPORTERS.
I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT NOT JUST FOR THE BOARD BUT FOR THE COMMUNITY TO HEAR ABOUT EVERYTHING THAT GOES ON AT OUR HIGH SCHOOL SITES. I REALLY APPRECIATE THE REPORTERS TAKING THEIR TIME TO COME HERE EACH MONTH WITH THEIR UPDATES.
I DO WANT TO THANK THE PUBLIC SPEAKERS WHO CAME TONIGHT AS WELL AS THOSE WHO HAVE SENT ME EMAILS. QUITE FRANKLY, AT A PARENT OF A FORMER ATHLETE WHOSE SENIOR YEAR WAS INTERRUPTED BY COVID, I COMPLETELY GET IT.
WE HAVE HEARD WHAT YOU HAVE HAD TO SAY.
WE ARE OFF AND RUNNING ON THE SCHOOL YEAR. IT SEEMS WE HAVE HAD A RELATIVELY SMOOTH START, WHICH OF COURSE AS WE KNOW DOESN'T JUST HAPPEN.
IT TAKES THE HARD WORK AND PREPARATION OF SO MANY PEOPLE.
SOME ARE VISIBLE. OTHERS ARE BEHIND THE SCENES.
I WANT TO THANK EVERYONE WHO GOT OUR CAMPUSES AND OUR CLASSROOMS READY FOR THE FIRST DAY AND BEYOND. THANK YOU TO OUR TEACHERS, OUR STAFF AND ADMINISTRATORS FOR WELCOMING OUR NEW AS WELL AS OUR RETURNING STUDENTS.
I HOPE ALL OF OUR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES HAD A SMOOTH TRANSPORTATION, WHETHER IT WAS GOING UP A GRADE, MOVING TO A NEW SCHOOL OR GRADUATING AND MOVING ON TO COLLEGE, THE WORKFORCE, MILITARY.
I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND NEW TEACHER ORIENTATION, WHICH INCLUDED BOTH BRAND- NEW AND NEW TO US TEACHERS.
AGAIN, I WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME ALL OF OUR
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NEW HIRES. WE ARE LUCKY TO HAVE YOU.IN ADDITION TO VOTER REGISTRATION, SEPTEMBER IS ATTENDANCE AWARENESS MONTH. OUR INITIAL ATTENDANCE NUMBERS ARE ACTUALLY VERY STRONG.
CONSIDERING THE CHALLENGES OF OUR FAMILIES ARE FACING, I BELIEVE THAT WE'RE IN GOOD STEAD.
I GIVE A LOT OF CREDIT TO THE DISTRICT FOR REALLY DOING AN EXCELLENT JOB OF REINFORCING THE IMPORTANCE OF ATTENDANCE, OF COMING TO SCHOOL, KEEPING UP WITH ASSIGNMENTS AND INSTRUCTION. I ALSO SEE THE WORK BEING DONE TO IDENTIFY THE VARIOUS REASONS THAT OUR STUDENTS MAY MISS SCHOOL AND TO BE ABLE TO ADDRESS THEM APPROPRIATELY AND INDIVIDUALLY.
THIS TAKES A LOT OF EFFORT. IT CLEARLY YIELDS RESULTS.
I WANT TO CLOSE WITH THIS. ONE THING I AM MOST PROUD OF IN OUR DISTRICT IS THE WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE CLIMATE WE HAVE WORKED HARD TO CREATE.
OUR MESSAGE, THE MESSAGE IS CLEAR, EVERY STUDENT MATTERS, EVERY STUDENT IS VALUED, SUPPORTED AND GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE. HERE IS TO A GREAT SCHOOL YEAR.
>> THANK YOU. NEXT UP IS TRUSTEE
GORBACH. >> I WANT TO THANK MRS. WARNER AND THE K-KIDS. THAT'S THE FUN NIGHT OF OUR YEAR. I ENJOYED SEEING THEM AGAIN.
ALSO, THANK YOU TO OUR CAMPUS REPORTERS. IT'S A BLAST TO HEAR WHAT'S GOING ON ON CAMPUS AND GO TO SOME OF THE EVENTS AND SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING. THAT'S A LOT OF FUN.
THANK YOU TO OUR PUBLIC SPEAKERS.
I WANT TO PROMISE YOU, AS TRUSTEE SYLVESTER SAID, WE HEAR YOU.
THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF SCHOOL, INCLUDING WELCOME ACTIVITIES BEFORE THE FIRST TWO WEEKS, PRESENTED FUN ACTIVITIES. TO SEE HOW FAST, RELUCTANT AND LITTLE APPREHENSIVE SIXTH GRADERS BECOME SMILING, LAUGHING, INVOLVED, VIKINGS, COULD YOU GAR COUGARS AND BEARS ARE A CREDIT TO THE SUMMER PLANNING AND CARING AS WELL AS THE WORK OF THE STAFF WORKING WITH THE PEOPLE TO HAVE A FUN PRE- OPENING PROGRAM. THAT WAS A LOT OF FUN TO SEE.
FIRST DAY IS ALWAYS FUN. ONE OF THE FUN TRADITIONS THAT I GO TO ON THE FIRST DAY IS TO SEE REDWOOD ASB WELCOMING AND CHEERING THE NEW SIXTH GRADERS AS THEY GO DOWN THE HALL OF FAME, UP THE STEPS TO THEIR SIXTH GRADE BUILDING.
THAT'S A LOT 6 OF FUN TO SEE THEM WELCOMED THE WAY THEY ARE. I WENT TO A FOOTBALL GAME THIS WEEKEND AND STAYED FOR A COMMUNITY FESTIVAL.
IT STARTED WITH THE CHEERLEADERS BRINGING OUT -- MAYBE SOMEONE CAN HELP ME OUT.
ABOUT 60 TO 100 YOUNG LANCERS WHO MUST HAVE WORKED SO HARD DURING SUMMER CAMP.
BECAUSE THEY WERE SO COORDINATED AND SYNCHRONIZED THAT IT WAS A BLAST.
THAT STARTED WITH THE CHEERLEADERS.
BRINGING ON THE 6 AND 7 ANDLE YEARS.
STAYING FOR THE SUMMER CAMP. THEY WERE COORDINATED. I HAVE TO SAY SOMETHING ABOUT THE CHOIR.
ONE OF THE BEST PRESENTATIONS OF THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER I HEARD. THEIR CHOIR IS -- ANY TIME THEY PRESENT ANYTHING, IT'S FANTASTIC. IT'S ALWAYS GREAT. CONGRATULATE THEM AS WELL AS THE DANCE TEAM. THEY PUT ON A SHOW.
IT WAS ONLY THE THIRD DAY OF SCHOOL, FOURTH DAY OF SCHOOL.
THEY PUT ON A SHOW THAT WAS -- THAT THEY WORKED ALL SUMMER ON. BAND, CHOIR, DANCE TEAM PUT ON A FANTASTIC SHOW FOR THE FIRST GAME OF THE SEASON. I HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF SITTING ADJACENT TO THE GREEN HOLE WITH PARENTS OF ALL PERFORMANCE GROUPS, FOOTBALL PLAYERS, CHEERLEADERS, ASB LEADERS, SOMETIMES THE SAME PEOPLE. BAND AND DANCE TEAM.
THE GREEN HOLE WAS AS SYNCHRONIZED TOGETHER UNDER THEIR SPIRITED LEADERSHIP. THE STUDENTS MUST HAVE AGED DURING THAT GAME 60 YEARS. THEY STARTED OFF WITH SPIRITED RUNNING AROUND AND THEY ENDED UP WITH HAIR WHITER THAN MINE.
EXCUSE ME. IT WAS A LOT OF FUN BEING IN THE GREEN HOLE -- NEXT TO THE GREEN HOLE. IT WAS A FUN WEEK OF ACTIVITIES.
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DISTRICT FOR GETTING OFF TO A FUN, FUN START.>> THANK YOU. NEXT UP IS TRUSTEE GOLDBERG.
>> TO CLARIFY, THE WHITE HAIR COMMENT IS BECAUSE THE GREEN HOLE SETS OFF FLOUR.
>> I WASN'T GOING TO TELL THE SECRET.
>> THEN IT SEEMS LIKE THEY AGED BECAUSE OF THE GAME. THEY DIDN'T. THE GAME WAS GREAT. THE KIDS WERE GREAT. EVERYTHING WAS GREAT. I TOO WANT TO THANK ALL OF THETHE WHO HAVE TAKEN THE TIME TO WRITE, TO COME, TO SPEAK, TO STOP ME IN THE GROCERY STORE OR WHEREVER THEY MAY FIND ME TO EXPRESS CONCERNS AND APPRECIATION.
ONE OF THE GREATEST THINGS ABOUT THE BEGINNING OF SCHOOL IS THAT WHILE THE HARD WORK MAY NOT BE RECOGNIZED IN TERMS OF SO AND SO -- THE LEAKY FAUCET IS FIXED AND WHO DID THAT ISN'T NECESSARILY NOTED.
THE FACT THAT THE SCHOOLS ARE CLEAN, LIKE TRUSTEE SYLVESTER SAID, EVERYTHING IS READY AND WORKING WELL.
OUR REPORTER SAID SHE BEGUJINGLY WAS HAPPY TO BE BACK.
WITHOUT THE BEGRUDGINGLY, IT SEEMS ACROSS THE BOARD, EVERYONE IS VERY HAPPY TO BE BACK WITH THEIR PEOPLE. IT'S SO -- IT'S AN IMPORTANT PIECE OF THE CULTURE AND COMMUNITY OF CVUSD.
I'M GRATEFUL TO ALL WHO MAKE THAT HAPPEN.
I'M GOING TO SAY TO OUR WESTLAKE REPORTER, STICK WITH MRS. BLAKE. SHE'S AMAZING.
THE K-KIDS, WE RELAY APPRECIATE THEM AS WELL.
AS WELL AS THEY APPRECIATE. I WAS GOING TO MAKE THE JOKE.
THEY USED IT FIRST. I HAD TO PUT IT IN ANYWAY.
I WOULD LIKE TO AGAIN THANK OUR STUDENT REPORTERS AND ALSO OUR ACTUAL REPORTERS WHO ARE STUDENTS.
WHO ARE HERE. THE PANTHER PROWLER SETS THE STAGE AND THE BAR FOR EVERYONE. THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE. THAT'S IT.
IT'S GOING TO BE A GREAT YEAR. THANK YOU ALL.
>> THANK YOU. GOOD EVENING. THANK YOU TO ALL THE PUBLIC COMMENTERS AS WELL AS THE PEOPLE WHO WROTE TO ME AND WERE IN TOUCH OVER THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS. I READ ALL THESE COMMENTS VERY CAREFULLY. I READ THEM MULTIPLE TIMES.
I DON'T ALWAYS RESPOND RIGHT AWAY.
THAT'S ME REFLECTING. THAT'S ME MAYBE ASKING QUESTIONS OR DOING RESEARCH BEFORE I RESPOND. I TRULY APPRECIATE THE TIME THAT YOU TAKE AND THAT YOU SHARE YOUR CONCERNS AND YOUR INSIGHTS.
I WANT TO ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO KEEP DOING THAT, PLEASE.
IT HELPS ME DO MY JOB. THANK YOU TO THE STUDENT REPORTERS. GLAD TO SEE THEM BACK.
THANK YOU TO THE K-KIDS, THAT WAS TERRIFIC.
I'M SO DEEPLY GRATEFUL WE ARE OFF TO THIS STRONG START.
I KNOW THAT IT'S THE HARD WORK OF SO MANY AS LONG AS I HAVE BEEN AT THIS, IT STILL FEELS LIKE MAGIC TO ME. I KNOW IT'S NOT. IT'S JUST HARD, HARD WORK. I'M SO GRATEFUL.
THANK YOU FOR THE STRONG START TO WHAT WILL BE A WONDERFUL YEAR TOGETHER.
GOOD EVENING. HAPPY TO BE HERE. THANK YOU.
I WILL CHIME IN AND SAY THANK YOU, K- KIDS AND MRS. WARNER, STUDENT REPORTERS, PATH THEY NTHER PROWLER REPORTERS. I LOVED SEEING ALL THE ENERGY AND EXCITEMENT AND JOY OF THE FIRST COUPLE OF WEEKS OF SCHOOL. BOTH ON SITE AS WELL AS JUST LOOKING AT THE FUN SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS AND VIDEOS.
MY GOSH, JUST FUP FUN, CRAZY STUFF HAPPENING.
I KNOW WE HAVE SHARED GRATITUDE FOR STAFF WHO WORKED HARD TO ENSURE A SMOOTH START TO OUR SCHOOL YEAR. LAST MEETING AS WELL AS THIS ONE. I WANT TO THANK ANY VOLUNTEERS.
WE HAVE SO MANY VOLUNTEERS THAT ARE PART OF IT, TOO. WE HAVE PARENTS WHO ARE STEPPING UP TO BE PART OF PTA OR A COUNCIL OR DAC. THE DISTRICT ADVISORY SCHEDULE STARTS THIS WEEK. I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO COMING TO THOSE MEETINGS AND LISTENING TO THOSE DISCUSSIONS. A LITTLE BIT OF EDUCATION FOR ANYBODY WATCHING WHO DOESN'T KNOW ABOUT THE DISTRICT ADVISORY COUNCIL, GET MORE INFORMATION ON THE WEBSITE.
WE HAVE DISTRICT ADVISORY COUNCIL, DISTRICT ENGLISH LEARNER ADVISORY COUNSEL, SPECIAL EDUCATION DISTRICT ADVISORY COUNCIL, LGBTQ+, AFRICAN AMERICAN DAC, GAY DAC AND STUDENT DAC.
GET INVOLVED AND INFORMED. CLEK OUT ALL THE GREAT PRESENTATIONS FROM THE MEETINGS ON THE DISTRICT WEBSITE.
I HAVE ENJOYED WATCHING SOME OF THE FALL SPORTS GET ROLLING. I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING FOR MORE GAMES IN PERSON. I WANTED TO COMMENTCOMMENT
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OUR SPEAKERS TONIGHT. I'M A PARENT.BOTH OF MY KIDS WERE MIE SCHOOL ATHLETES. I HAD A STUDENT WHO HAD HIS ATHLETIC CURTAILED BY COVID. MY SECOND ONE DID NOT, LUCKILY.
IT WAS WONDERFUL. I UNDERSTAND HOW IMPORTANT SPORTS ARE AND THAT HOME COURT OR FIELD AND HOW DISAPPOINTING TO HEAR THIS NEWS COULD BE.
SO KEEP TALKING. I WILL REITERATE, WE ARE HERE.
WE LIKE TO HEAR FROM PEOPLE. IT'S WHAT WE SIGNED UP FOR.
WE ARE HERE TO LISTEN TO ALL OF YOU.
HAPPY SEPTEMBER. HAPPY HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH THAT STARTS SEPTEMBER IS ATH.
HAPPY ATTENDANCE AWARENESS MONTH. THAT'S IT FOR ME TONIGHT. IT'S ON TO DR. MCLAUGHLIN.
>> NO COMMENTS THIS EVENING. THANK YOU.
>> THAT GAVE ME TIME. WE ARE AT SECTION 6.
WE ALL -- WE WERE WONDERING -- SOME PEOPLE THOUGHT WE MIGHT BE DONE BY 7:30. HERE WE ARE.
WOW. I THINK WE ARE HAPPY ABOUT IT. AREN'T WE? YEAH. WE ARE AT FUTURE BOARD TOPICS OR ACTIVITIES. I DON'T KNOW IF ANYBODY HAS ANYTHING THEY WOULD LIKE TO ADD TO THIS LIST AT THIS TIME. OKAY.
I'M NOT SEEING ANY LIGHTS COMING ON.
SADLY, WE WILL HA
* This transcript was compiled from uncorrected Closed Captioning.