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The meeting agenda for the Board of Trustees included several key areas. Presentations covered Grace Yokley Junior High School. Action items involved the Certification of the Second Interim Financial Report for 2025-26, a Change Order for K & Z Cabinet Company, Inc. regarding New Haven Elementary School, Master Services Agreements for Architectural Services, and the 2026 CSBA Delegate Assembly Election. Information items included the Enrollment Report, Staff/Student Attendance, Financial Statement, Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Update, the District Wellness Plan, and various communications. The Consent Agenda included ratification of warrant batches, personnel orders, the District Transportation Plan, a job description for a Human Resource Specialist, an Affiliation Agreement with the University of Phoenix, and updates to Board Policies.

The meeting included public comments regarding Proposition 55, upcoming GYS events, and concerns about SPED class placement. A public hearing concerning Assembly Bill (AB) 1200 occurred briefly. The Superintendent presented the Mid-Year State of the District. Several action items were approved, including the Annual Audit for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025, the Consolidated Application Winter Data Collection, the purchase of start-up materials for New Haven Elementary School Library, the 2024-25 School Accountability Report Cards (SARC), the ratification of a Collective Bargaining Agreement with CSEA for 2024-2027, and the purchase of network infrastructure for New Haven School. Information items covered the Enrollment Report, Staff/Student Attendance, the Financial Statement, the Williams Settlement Legislation Quarterly Report for October-December 2025, and the first reading of various November 2025 Board Policy Updates across multiple series (1000 through 9000). The closed session addressed personnel matters, specifically public employee discipline/dismissal/release, and employee negotiations.

The meeting included the annual organization of the Board of Trustees, where officers for the 2026 year were elected, including the president and clerk, and the 2026 meeting calendar was established. Public comment was provided by representatives of Grace Yokley Junior High School. A brief public hearing was held concerning Assembly Bill (AB) 1200. Key action items involved the approval of the Positive Certification for the First Interim Report for 2025-26, the ratification of a collective bargaining agreement for 2025-2030 between the District and Associated Mountain View Teachers, the extension of salary and benefit increases for specified employee groups for 2025-2026, and the approval of purchases for 950 chromebooks and 39 promethean boards for New Haven School. Information items included reports on enrollment, staff/student attendance, financial statements, and annual site visits.

The Board of Trustees meeting agenda included an initial Call to Order followed by Public Comment sessions for general topics and agendized items. A Public Hearing was scheduled regarding Assembly Bill (AB) 1200. Presentations included the Mid-Year State of the District and a segment on Mountain View Elementary School. Action items covered the Annual Audit for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025, Consolidated Application Winter Data Collection, Purchase of New Haven Elementary School Library Start Up, 2024-25 School Accountability Report Cards (SARC), ratification of a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the District and CSEA for 2024-2027, and the Purchase of Network Infrastructure for New Haven School. Information items involved enrollment, staff/student attendance, financial statements, the Quarterly Williams Settlement Legislation Report (October-December 2025), and first readings for several series of Board Policy Updates from November 2025. The Consent Agenda included approval of minutes from the December 15, 2025, meeting, ratification of Warrant Batches, Personnel Orders, the 2025-2026 Classified Salary Schedule, and Job Descriptions for District Counselor and Clinical Psychologist.

The meeting included a presentation on the 2024-25 Assessment and Accountability Report, highlighting CAASPP Testing results and the California Schools Dashboard. A public hearing was held regarding proposed elementary school boundary maps, with public concerns raised about specific attendance placements and student safety due to new boundaries. Key action items involved the approval of Boundary Map Option 3, effective July 1, 2026, following discussions about student enrollment feasibility and coordination with the City of Ontario. The Board also approved a resolution for State Allocation Board Administered Programs applications, approved proposals for collective bargaining with CSEA Chapter 876 for 2025-2026, nominated a delegate for the CSBA Delegate Assembly, approved the Cal-SCHLS Memorandum of Understanding for 2025-26, and approved the 2026-2027 District Calendar. Information items covered the Enrollment Report, Staff/Student Attendance, Financial Statement, and first readings of several Board Policy Updates. The session included a closed session to discuss personnel matters and employee negotiations.