Ricky Sovanasy

The board meeting included the swearing-in of new student board members for the school year. Key agenda items featured a public hearing and the adoption of a Memorandum of Understanding regarding employment abolishments and decreases for the California School Employees Association Chapter 183. Additionally, the board received a presentation from the Child Development Program that covered attendance and enrollment data, academic achievement metrics, and the distribution of parent guides to support student development.

The Board recognized athletic achievements by local high school teams and received community organization updates regarding educational and safety programs. Closed session actions addressed administrative appointments and student discipline matters. The Board reviewed the California School Dashboard Local Indicators and the Human Resources department's strategic initiatives. Key business items included the adoption of the 2026-2027 Local Control and Accountability Plan and the district budget, approval of School Plans for Student Achievement, authorization of a sponsorship for the Inland Empire Children's Book Project, and the naming of a community room. Additionally, the Board approved various facility-related agreements, construction projects, and consultant service contracts.

The Board of Education reviewed and approved Personnel Report #1, which covers various employment actions including hiring, retirements, resignations, promotions, and terminations for certificated, classified, and other employees. Additionally, the Board authorized various extra duty assignments, summer school program payments, and professional development stipends for staff across multiple schools and departments throughout the district.

The meeting included an agenda approval, public comments regarding partnerships for school improvement projects, and a report on professional development for school nurses at a national conference. Key public hearing topics included the adoption of classified work calendars and the discussion of traditional school calendars for future years, addressing scheduling philosophies and the impact on learning.

The Board of Education held a regular meeting covering several critical agenda items. These included public hearings on the 2026-2027 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), the preliminary budget for the upcoming fiscal year, and a resolution to increase statutory school fees for construction projects. The Board also conducted hearings for the SELPA annual budget and service plans. Other actions included personnel appointments and disciplinary actions, approval of student expulsions and readmissions, reports from student board members, approval of school plans for student achievement, adoption of the annual charter school report, authorization of the Education Protection Account spending plan, and awarding of various service bids and contracts for items such as food services and digital assessment platforms. Additionally, the Board ratified several change orders for construction projects, field trip requests, and various administrative agreements.