Amy Bodnar

The meeting commenced with procedural announcements regarding recording and public comment guidelines, followed by a closed session. Upon reconvening to the regular session, the Board reviewed and certified the second interim financial report for PINCO, confirming its financial condition as positive. The Board also approved the purchase order schedule (PCO). Student representatives from East Side High School provided updates on various activities, including senior class events like Senior Sunrise, Senior Splash Day, and Homecoming Dance. They also announced the 2025 prom theme as 'Rio' (or 'Revel'), scheduled to be held indoors at the AV Fairgrounds, noting ticket prices. Further presentations detailed the success of the annual talent show, which raised $1,000 in profit, and recognized the accomplishments of the East Side Lion Heart dance program, including upcoming recitals and their acceptance to perform at Disneyland. The presentation also highlighted the Los Leonas dance team's role in promoting Hispanic culture and the drama production team's recent shows and upcoming performance of 'Clue' during the annual Ghost Light event.

The meeting included proceedings conducted via teleconference, adherence to open meeting laws, and roll call voting procedures. Key agenda items involved the annual reorganization and election of board officers, including the President, Vice President, and Clerk. The board also adopted the yearly calendar for regular board meetings through December 2026, appointed the superintendent as secretary, and selected representatives for various external associations, including the Los Angeles County School Trustees Association and the Antelope Valley Schools Transportation Agency, with Mrs. Man being nominated for several roles. During the subsequent regular meeting session, the board reviewed and certified the first interim financial report for the Pinko entity as positive, adopted a resolution for the certification of Pinko signatures, and approved the purchase order schedule. A presentation was also given regarding the recent Hispanic Serving College and University tour, highlighting experiences from attending students and staff concerning college readiness, institutional benefits, and recreational activities.

The meeting reconvened following a closed session. Discussions included the approval of the Purchase Order Schedule (PCO), with a motion passing 5-0. A major agenda item involved a presentation on the midyear update for the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) to assess progress toward state-mandated goals. Furthermore, the Board reviewed the Ethnic Studies (AB 101) curriculum development efforts. The committee responsible detailed their progress, which includes managing grant funding, studying the state model curriculum, and building faculty capacity through UC Riverside certification, noting that 50 teachers have already earned certification. The committee also presented drafted ethnic studies courses integrated into existing subjects like English 10, Art 1, and US History.

The meeting began with the board entering and reconvening from a closed session. Student representatives from various groups presented updates: Highland High School's ASB president detailed a winter rally featuring sports highlights and performances, and mentioned upcoming events like the 'Soul Festival' celebrating Black History Month. The Vital Teens medical club reported on life-saving skills workshops (CPR, bandaging, stop the bleed) and donation drives for pediatric departments. Create for Kids organization discussed bringing positivity to pediatric patients through arts and crafts. The Air Force JROTC group shared participation in a Christmas parade, an upcoming promotion ceremony, a STEM program presentation by Space Force, and their drill team competing at nationals. The Public Service Academy is preparing students for ambulance and hospital shifts and planning a mass casualty incident practice scenario. Link Crew shared activities promoting inclusivity, including a 'Best Buddies Homecoming' and a movie night fundraiser. The URL club and CSF held a successful food drive for a local food pantry. Board members offered positive feedback on community involvement and student initiatives. Business items included receiving the Annual Financial Report findings for 2024-2025 (information only), approving a purchase order schedule, and noting zero Williams complaints for the last quarter. The transportation department reported a clean audit finding for 2024-2025 and thanked drivers and aids. Representatives from AVTA expressed support for an increase in board member compensation. The newly elected president of CEA Chapter 612 introduced herself, thanked her predecessor, and outlined her goals focused on open communication, clarity, and synergy with the district classified staff. Finally, the board recognized recipients of the ACSA Region 15 Every Student Succeeds Award, including nominees and the overall contest winner, who were presented with certificates and gift cards.

The meeting addressed several key items following public comment, which included extensive discussion regarding potential litigation exposure related to the County Sheriff's Department contracting, specifically concerning allegations of misconduct involving students. The Board proceeded with adopting Resolution No. 2024-2025-D02 regarding the review and certification of signatures. Purchasing decisions included the award of RFP 24-25 for USDA beef products, RFP 06-24-25 for nonfood packaging supplies, and approval of a purchase order schedule. Reports covered the quarterly Williams complaint summary, which indicated no complaints were received for the period of April 2024 to June 2024, and an update on the District strategic planning process, which involved meetings with consultants to personalize the plan, with further community sounding meetings pending.