Gloria P. Chavarriaga

The board meeting covered a wide range of administrative, financial, and personnel matters. The Superintendent provided updates on school openings, administrative presentations, and safety initiatives such as the high school violence, vandalism, and HIB report. The Board approved various financial items including monthly bills, investment reports, and the acceptance of donations. Curriculum-related approvals included student assignment lists and the acceptance of IDEA funds. Facility and administrative actions involved reviewing building inspections, fire drills, and travel expenditures for board members and staff. Additionally, the Board handled numerous personnel actions, including resignations, leaves of absence, and co-curricular or athletic appointments.

The board meeting addressed various administrative and operational matters including the presentation of student council and vandalism reports, discussions on new state laws regarding budgets and elections, and the review of the 2012-2013 preliminary school budget. Key actions involved the approval of finance reports, investment statements, and the acceptance of a grant from the Valley Foundation for new technology equipment. Curriculum developments were discussed, such as the approval of new courses, clubs, and summer program dates. The board also handled personnel items, including appointments, resignations, stipends for shared services, and modifications to teacher aide assignments. Furthermore, facility usage requests were approved, and board policies concerning drugs, alcohol, and volunteer coaching were reviewed.

The board meeting covered a wide range of reports and administrative actions. The Superintendent provided updates on district operations, building and grounds projects, the purchase of property for regional programs, and professional learning initiatives. The principals presented mandatory reporting on violence, vandalism, and harassment, intimidation, and bullying. The Board authorized contract negotiations for a physical education challenge course, accepted donations for security booth equipment, and reviewed co-curricular club proposals. Financial matters, including the issuance of warrants and budget transfers, were approved, alongside professional service contracts, student placements, and personnel actions such as appointments, resignations, and leaves. Additionally, the board approved nursing service plans and travel expenditures.

The board meeting included a review of the superintendent's report covering school respect and violence awareness weeks, student representation policy, and an annual violence, vandalism, and HIB report. The board addressed financial reports, audit discussions, and several donations for student programs and school furniture. Curriculum items approved included student assignment lists, a Japanese program grant application, and club approvals. Building and grounds agenda items covered vandalism reporting, facility usage, and a lease agreement. Administrative resolutions addressed school closings, maintenance plans, pest management, nursing agreements, and international exchange visits. Extensive personnel actions were approved, including staffing appointments, resignations, leaves of absence, salary guide advancements, and coaching assignments for both the high school and the Valley Program.

The board conducted its organization meeting to elect a president and vice president for the upcoming calendar year. Professional appointments were made, including auditors, the architect of record, the engineer, bond counsel, and various legal services. The board established a schedule for regular meetings, designated official depositories and newspapers, authorized payroll and benefit disbursement procedures, and re-adopted existing policies, curriculum, and the code of ethics. Additionally, the board approved membership in professional associations, appointed a school safety specialist, authorized purchasing and bidding procedures, and approved the payment of district bills.