Christina Duran

This document is a transcript of a sports program titled 'Game Time' featuring interviews and highlights regarding local high school basketball and wrestling teams, rather than official board meeting minutes or agenda items.

The meeting was a reconvened session of a previously recessed meeting from February 25, 2026, due to a power outage. Key discussions included the approval of the meeting agenda, which included modifications due to the recess, and the approval of the consent agenda item 8.1 concerning a contract change for an on-site FTE with Sharp Business Systems. Presentations were given focusing on Black History Month activities, including a stepping class hosted by Enos Garcia Elementary School, a Capoeira class, and a STEM night featuring Henrietta Lacks and DNA extraction experiments. Ranchos Elementary School also presented on their Black History Month activities, which included featuring biographies of African-American and Hispanic heroes like Roberto Clemente and Martin Luther King Jr., and a performance by fifth graders on the Greensboro Four sit-in.

The meeting was a work session focused on student outcomes and focused governance, involving presentations from CES executive director and coaches. Key discussion points included reviewing the district's existing strategic plan (developed around 2022/2023, running through 2026) and discussing the process for developing the next strategic plan. Presenters highlighted past accomplishments such as increased attendance, revised library programs, improved community culture climate survey results (from 50% to 65%), and the successful passage of a $50 million GO bond for middle school construction. The majority of the session centered on shifting governance focus from adult inputs and operational means to student outcomes, defining the "what" (goals/vision) versus the "how" (implementation). Topics included aligning governance, defining mission/vision/values, setting goals and guardrails, monitoring progress with data, aligning resources, and ensuring transparency.

The special board meeting commenced with the presentation and acknowledgement of the historic homeland of the Red Willow people. The board subsequently approved the meeting agenda. The primary New Business item was the annual reorganization of the board and the election of officers. Discussions ensued regarding the retention of current officers, including President Flores, Vice President Spray, and Secretary Chahill, with consideration given to developing new leadership roles. Specific conversations involved Board Member King's motion to keep current officers, Board Member Koncha's consideration for stepping into a leadership role (Secretary), and Vice President Spray expressing interest in the Presidency, citing prior agreements for training. Board Member Truhill also confirmed her willingness to remain as Secretary to mentor a successor. The Board also discussed the need for increased action on strategic plans and improving meeting efficiency. The President noted his desire to see stability following the recent passage of a GO bond and conclusion of a forensic audit.

The meeting commenced with an acknowledgment of the historic homeland of Indigenous peoples. Public comment focused on advocating for universal affordability over specific teacher housing, emphasizing a larger vision aligned with Martin Luther King Jr.'s concept of a beloved community, and raising concerns regarding academic performance, specifically literacy, numeracy, and the non-comparability of historical testing data. The presentations section included an address from the Tribal Leadership Governor's Office, outlining 2026 priorities such as protecting land and water, improving infrastructure, public safety, and building generational wealth. An Associate Superintendent then presented the TESER report, detailing performance data for Native American students in reading (30% proficiency statewide vs. 40% for district students, a 5% increase), math (15% statewide vs. 17% for district students), and science (23% statewide vs. 34% for district students). The report also noted a significant decrease in the four-year graduation rate to 51% from 84%, attributed to COVID-19 cohort effects and tracking difficulties, while the five-year cohort rate stood at 85%. Attendance data showed a reduction in the absentee rate for Native American students to 16% (down from 17%), though chronic absenteeism remains at 59% of those absent students. Finally, funding sources dedicated to Native American students were reviewed, along with an update on increased parent participation in IEC meetings following the inclusion of cultural presentations.