AuHSD Board Board Meeting
The open session began with the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence. Following this, there was a reflection on New Year's resolutions. The clerk reported on the closed session, noting no reportable action on employee performance evaluation, negotiations, or personnel, but the Board unanimously voted to accept an agreement with employee HR-2025-26-3. The meeting included recognition for Mariners' Church due to their significant and impactful service to Ball Junior High School staff and students, including donations of food storage equipment. A major item discussed was the authorization of preparation of requests for proposals (RFPs) to facilitate the redevelopment of the Hope School property. Student representatives provided updates across various schools (Anaheim High School, CVA, Cypress High School, Gilbert High School, Kennedy High School, Loera High School, Oxford Academy, Savannah, Western) detailing numerous positive activities, including entrepreneurship showcases, community markets, food drives, concerts, and winter events. Reports from associations included the ASA representative discussing the upcoming approval of a new contract and focusing on the importance of extending Proposition 55 funding to prevent projected annual losses of $49 million. The APGA representative detailed how counselors are strategically using data (UAN survey, college and career fair data, At Promise data, EMT data) to design targeted interventions, highlighting a workforce development program for seniors at Cypress High School in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club. The ALTA representative recognized the board for Schoolboard Appreciation Month and reported on activities such as Kennedy High School's Red Carpet event for 8th graders, postsecondary success initiatives at Lera High School, and South Junior High School's statewide recognition as a 'Schools to Watch' candidate.