Danielle Buckman

The meeting proceedings began with a roll call, noting the absence of one member due to a family bereavement. A procedural item involved adding a discussion and approval for the re-evaluation of Board Policy 5117 regarding inter-district transfers, specifically removing language related to the Allen bill for equity reasons. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to celebrating successes at Calali, including significant improvements in recovery attendance rates (elementary at 96.8% and middle school at 97.1%), the introduction of enrichment programs like STEM, arts, and weightlifting, and successful cultural events such as Dia de los Muertos. Further positive updates covered the implementation of a new learning space called Kinderland emphasizing play-based and social-emotional learning, the rollout of additional Smartboards, student leadership via Safe School Ambassadors, and the success of the Read on Sonoma program. The meeting also addressed concerns during the public comment section regarding the recent board decision to ban the novel 'Scythe' from instruction, with multiple speakers advocating for trusting educators' expertise and the value of discussing complex themes.

The meeting addressed multiple student readmission cases (011424, 082525) and motions to suspend expulsions for cases 082525 and 091025, including 091025.1. Following a report out of closed session and the flag salute, the board reviewed agenda item 3.4 (agenda adjustments) and celebrated the success of the Windsor High School wrestling team, which won the North Coast Section tournament for the second time, highlighting the team's work ethic and the support staff and parents. Public comment included presentations from the CTE theater club founders regarding their upcoming production and the transition to a CTE theater course, as well as appreciation from a representative of the English department for the board's involvement in the recent book adoption process. Student board members provided updates on activities at Mattie Washburn Elementary, Brooks Elementary, and Cali Middle School.

The meeting included administrative updates, such as confirmation that there was nothing to report from the closed session. Agenda adjustments were approved to add two memoranda of understanding: one with Readon Soma and another with Windsor High School and Northern California Center for Well-being. A significant portion of the meeting celebrated the 2025-2026 spelling bee champion, Dallas, who detailed the competition rules and expressed motivation for continuing in future bees. Board members proposed offering dinner rewards to the champion and runner-up. Public comment included presentations from students regarding the Noeva drama production of Shakespeare's The Tempest. Furthermore, multiple students presented arguments advocating against the removal of the Psychology 2 class from the curriculum, highlighting its importance for self-understanding, mental health awareness, and overall student engagement.

This Comprehensive School Safety Plan, developed for the 2025-2026 school year, provides a roadmap for maintaining a safe, secure, supportive, and nurturing environment for all students and staff. It outlines detailed procedures for child abuse reporting, disaster response, school suspension and expulsion, managing dangerous pupils, sexual harassment, bullying, and dress code. The plan also covers safe ingress and egress, discipline rules, hate crime reporting, asthma management, and opioid overdose prevention, aiming to foster academic growth and a strong sense of community free from violence and harm.

This Comprehensive School Safety Plan for Windsor Middle School is a roadmap designed to foster a safe, inclusive, and rigorous learning environment, preparing students for success. The plan addresses key areas including child abuse reporting, disaster procedures, student suspension and expulsion guidelines, notification for dangerous pupils, sexual harassment policies, bullying prevention, school-wide dress code, procedures for safe ingress and egress, maintaining an orderly learning environment, school discipline rules, hate crime reporting, a comprehensive asthma management plan, and opioid overdose prevention protocols. It details emergency response guidelines and emphasizes continuous review and evaluation for ongoing improvement.