Lena Aghoian Richter

The meeting was convened to facilitate the transition into a closed session. It was noted that there were no public participants in attendance in person or via virtual conferencing, and as such, the board proceeded to close the session while reserving the opportunity for public comment for the subsequent open session.

The meeting included the recognition of a student for his leadership in the pledge of allegiance and a spotlight segment honoring a senior student for his international achievements in chemistry and biology. The session also featured public comments from representatives of the classified employee union, who advocated for a 10% pay increase citing rising costs of living, family financial pressures, and the essential roles that classified staff play in maintaining campus safety and operations.

The Board of Education meeting focused on procedures for public comments regarding items on the closed session agenda, including options for online, remote, and in-person participation. The board reviewed protocols for electronic recording of meetings, liability for defamatory statements, and accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Additionally, the meeting established the process for addressing public comments and managing requests to speak.

The meeting was held to facilitate public comments regarding open and closed session agenda items. The Board of Education outlined the protocols for public participation, including methods for submitting comments via online forms, requesting to speak during the meeting in person, or via an online meeting platform. The session confirmed that no public comments were received at the time of the hearing.

The Board of Education held a closed session meeting. The proceedings included protocols for public comments on closed session agenda items, an overview of the district's policies regarding disability accommodations for public participation, and instructions for how the public may address the board.