Lisa Castillo

The board meeting at Rosi High School focused on engaging with students to gather feedback on their educational experiences from pre-kindergarten through high school. This initiative aims to utilize data collected from extensive questionnaires and direct student dialogue to drive decision-making processes for organizational improvement. Key areas of focus include enhancing instructional quality, school culture, and connectivity among students, staff, families, and the community to ensure students are prepared for college and career success.

This document is an announcement for input sessions regarding the district's three-year Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), which focuses on student success. The sessions aim to gather feedback from parents, students, and the community to prioritize resources for the 2026-2027 school year, emphasizing community involvement in decision-making.

The meeting included Superintendent Presentations and Reports covering Cutler Elementary School updates, recognition for the Speech and Debate team, Alternative Education Programs, and Orosi High School activities. The Board approved numerous Consent Items, including budget revisions, ratification of Memoranda of Understanding for various services (Big Brothers Big Sisters, 6Crickets Inc.), approval of service agreements for Growthpoint Technologies for multiple elementary schools, and approval for student overnight field trips for Speech and Debate events and the Migrant Program. Key actions involved approving updates to Board Policies and Administrative Regulations regarding safety, non-discrimination, and health education. During the administrative segment, a public hearing was held for the Management/Confidential Salary Schedule, which was subsequently approved along with a resolution for continued funding application for the California State Preschool Program. The Board also awarded a contract for a walk-in cooler at Palm Elementary School. Further actions included approving a change order for OHS Aquatic Complex concrete work, approving teacher assignments/verification for the 2025-2026 school year, and approving the Certificated Negotiations Salary Settlement Agreement Disclosure. Several new policies and regulations were presented for first reading, and an approval was granted for additional hours for a Food Service Worker II position. Personnel items reviewed and approved during the closed session included various new employment positions, promotions, resignations, and maternity/baby bonding leaves.

The board meeting included a presentation from Palm Elementary School, recognition of Platinum Level PBIS recognitions for all schools, and a presentation from the Orosi High School Student Board Representative. The board elected the Board President, Vice President, and Clerk for the 2025 calendar year, and set the location, date, and time for regular board meetings in 2025. The board also approved authorized signors, selected representatives for the Valley Regional Occupational Program, and discussed the Annual Developer Fee Report for 2023-2024. The 2024-2025 First Interim Report was presented, and the board approved the use of a piggyback contract for purchasing an electric school bus and a request for records destruction. Additionally, the board approved a license agreement with Sequoia Community Center and discussed personnel matters in a closed session.

The Board of Trustees convened for a special meeting to discuss several key items. The board addressed concerns from CSEA representatives and employees regarding health and welfare benefits, the impact of the cost of living, and the potential financial hardship caused by changes to benefit plans. The board approved several consent items, including amending a service agreement with ERC, adding contractors to the District's Cost Accounting Prequalification's List, and ratifying service agreements with Zajonc Corporation for various grant services. Additionally, the board approved accepting grant funds from Alta Healthcare District for a water safety program and approved the installation of a shade structure for the OHS CTE Building.