John Abbas

The Board of Education discussed various administrative appointments, including a middle school principal and a technology services agent. The meeting included the denial of a request for an unpaid leave of absence for a classified employee. Additionally, the Board approved a contract correction for a parent engagement program and received presentations from several high schools highlighting student achievements, community service activities, athletic successes, and upcoming campus events such as blood drives and winter dances.

The Board of Education meeting included student presentations highlighting academic and extracurricular activities across district schools. Specific discussions and recognitions focused on perfect scores achieved by students on the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) in mathematics, with awards presented to scholars from multiple schools. Additionally, the board accepted a request for a leave of absence for a classified employee.

The board meeting agenda included a closed session to discuss public employee matters, student expulsions, and labor negotiations. During the open session, the board reviewed and discussed the fiscal year 2020-2021 annual audited financial report, which received an unmodified opinion for financial statements and federal compliance, with a reportable instance noted in internal controls. The board also received a presentation on the California Voting Rights Act regarding the transition from an at-large to a by-trustee area election system, highlighting demographics and geographic boundary considerations.

The meeting included a presentation on special education services, discussing mandated student support programs, state performance plan indicators, graduation rates, and progress in inclusive education. The Board reviewed the district's return of students from non-public and county programs to district-based settings, the expansion of moderate/severe classroom facilities, and the status of eligibility evaluations.

The Board of Education meeting covered several administrative and student-related matters. Key discussions included closed session items such as public employee employment, discipline, and dismissal, as well as student expulsion and reinstatement matters. The Board also reviewed labor negotiations and legal counsel regarding potential litigation. Administrative appointments were approved, and a specific waiver request for non-public school placement was addressed. Student representatives provided highlights from Eisenhower, Rialto, Milor, and Carter high schools, reporting on academic achievements, athletic milestones, extracurricular activities, and upcoming graduation plans.