Darene McGee

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.

This Comprehensive School Safety Plan for Apple Valley Adult School for the 2025-2026 school year outlines strategies for maintaining a safe, supportive, and orderly learning environment. It details policies and procedures covering child abuse prevention, student discipline, dress codes, anti-bullying, gang prevention, suspension/expulsion, nondiscrimination, sexual harassment, and emergency preparedness. The plan also includes an action plan based on data analysis, with priorities focused on continuous improvement, enhancing ESL and CTE courses, and tracking post-secondary transitions, aiming to ensure student success, academic achievement, and social-emotional well-being in an ever-changing world.

The board meeting included reports from student representatives on various school activities, achievements, and events. Several discussions took place regarding district finances, including the potential for independent oversight and fiscal management concerns following an FCMAT report. The Board approved the adoption and implementation of a new Student Information System, the Annual and Five-Year Statutory School Fee Report, and various personnel actions, including leaves and discipline cases. Additionally, the Board held a public hearing on statutory school fees and reviewed several agreements and contracts, including those for board development, educational partnerships, and construction-related inspections.