Apple Valley Unified School District

The Board discussed and took action on various items, including personnel actions, expulsion cases, and the ratification of several purchase agreements for IT services and software renewals. Key discussions included the superintendent's evaluation, labor negotiations with the California School Employees' Association and unrepresented employees, and the approval of compensation increases. Presentations were provided on the Apple Valley Center for Innovation and school district transfers. The Board also conducted readings and adopted new and updated board policies related to topics such as student records, mental health, and mobile communication devices. Additionally, the Board reviewed staff reports from the police department and various school ASB financial reports.

The board approved an addendum to the existing joint use agreement with the Town of Apple Valley concerning the After School Activities Program (ASAP) and Day Camps. Key changes included revising the intersessional Day Camp schedule by removing the Winter Break period, ensuring the program is now exclusively offered during Fall, Spring, and Summer breaks, and confirming that the associated costs are covered by ELOP funds.

The Board conducted a regular meeting that began with a closed session regarding litigation, personnel matters, and labor negotiations. During the public session, the Board received reports from student representatives regarding school activities, recognized individuals for outstanding representation of district core values, and heard comments from the Board, Superintendent, and union representatives. The meeting included a special session of the Public Facilities Corporation to elect officers. Key actions taken included the approval of student discipline cases, ratification of a dispatch services contract, acknowledgement of the 2024-2025 audit report, and the approval of a resolution authorizing budget expenditure reductions. Additionally, the Board provided direction regarding interfund cash transfers.

This Comprehensive School Safety Plan for High Desert Premier Academy outlines a strategic approach to provide a safe and supportive learning environment that fosters student success through high expectations in content knowledge, literacy, and social-emotional growth, ultimately preparing students for college or career readiness. Key strategic priorities include enhancing a safe and orderly environment by increasing parent involvement in community school events, aiming for 95% FASFA application completion, developing a comprehensive Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), and refining school policies like a new phone policy. Additional focus areas involve cultivating a positive school culture ('OWL Nation') with social-emotional support and rewards, and improving the physical environment through camera installations, increased staff supervision, and new shade structures.

This Comprehensive School Safety Plan for Phoenix Academy, spanning 2025-2026, details strategies to cultivate a safe, supportive, and productive learning environment. It aims to foster academic and cultural productivity, respect, responsibility, and high engagement among students and parents through consistent communication and collaboration. Key objectives include implementing positive reinforcement strategies, enhancing support and training for the Search and Rescue Team, building stronger connections between students, families, and the campus, and increasing staff presence for student safety. The plan also incorporates comprehensive policies and procedures for child abuse prevention, student discipline, anti-bullying, gang prevention, nondiscrimination, and sexual harassment, ensuring a holistic approach to student well-being and academic success.