Silver Valley Unified School District

The agenda outlined proceedings to commence with a Closed Session to discuss labor negotiations with the CSEA and SVEA, as well as matters concerning public employee discipline. The Public Session included the Pledge of Allegiance, Roll Call, and Adoption of the Agenda. Key discussion items involved communications from students, the public, military liaisons, and administration, including reports on enrollment/ADA and legislative updates. The Consent Agenda contained several actions, such as the approval of payment reports, donations, contracts under $5,000, and the 2025-2026 Transportation Plan, alongside personnel recommendations and the second reading of several Board Policies, including those regarding safety plans and mobile communication devices. Business Services items included approvals for flooring work, entry way work, a septic change order, and the Second Interim Financial Report. General Business featured resolutions recognizing National Nutrition Month, Month of the Military Child, National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Public Schools Month. The agenda also included a First Reading for several new or revised Board Policies related to student records, physical education, academic credit reciprocity, and education for homeless children.

This document outlines the Silver Valley Unified School District's strategic plan, driven by a mission to prepare students for success in a rapidly changing society as confident, collaborative, and creative learners. The plan focuses on four core priorities: Student Achievement, Technology, Student/Parent Support, and District Stability. It details key actions to develop quality instructional programs, enhance technology for learning and communication, increase support for academic and social-emotional needs, and foster an environment of excellence through leadership development and facility maintenance.

The meeting began with a Closed Session to discuss labor negotiations with CSEA and SVEA, and personnel matters concerning discipline/dismissal. During the Public Session, the agenda was adopted. Student reports highlighted recent high school events. Public comment included a request to post meeting recordings on YouTube. Military reports covered updates from Fort Irwin Garrison Command regarding scheduling and events, and comments from the School Liaison Officer regarding upcoming Middle School activities. Administrative reports detailed the visit from the CSBA President, introduction of a new School Administrative Manager, a highlight video of the Auto Shop class, and current enrollment/ADA figures. Community Schools grant updates included two successful food distribution events. Student activities noted a 2nd place finish in a robotics competition. Board member reports expressed thankfulness and summarized discussions with the CSBA President regarding military support needs. The Consent Agenda was approved, covering payments, donations, fundraisers, contracts under $5,000, conferences, the Developer Fee Report, and the Williams Settlement Quarterly Report. Personnel actions included approving recommendations and authorizing teaching assignments outside of credential authorization for two teachers, creating two new Instructional Aide positions, and approving the reassignment of one Principal to Principal on Special Assignment, as well as appointing an Interim Principal. Business Services items approved the renewal of the MDCP JPA, the MOU with the High Desert Food Collaborative, and capital improvements including duct ventilation work at Silver Valley High School Gym, fencing for the Yermo TK play area, CCTV installation at Lewis Elementary School, and bus lane grading/base work at Yermo School. General Business included adopting resolutions for American Education Week and Support of Military Children and Families, and setting the date for the 2025 Organizational Meeting. The Board also called for nominations for the CSBA's Delegate Assembly. First readings were approved for two Board Policies concerning the Sale and Disposal of Assets and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

This implementation plan for Yermo School, under the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP), serves as a roadmap for integrating academics, health and social services, youth and community development, and community engagement. The plan is structured around five key strategies: Shared Commitment, Understanding, and Priorities; Centering Community-Based Learning; Collaborative Leadership; Sustaining Staff and Resources; and Strategic Community Partnerships. It aims to enhance student support systems, strengthen shared decision-making, and expand engaging learning opportunities, with specific goals to increase family and community engagement, expand social-emotional and counseling supports, and improve academic achievement by May 2026.

The agenda includes items for both closed and public sessions. The closed session will involve conferences with labor negotiators from the Classified School Employees Association (CSEA) and the Silver Valley Education Association (SVEA), as well as discussions on public employee discipline, dismissal, release, reassignment, transfer, and resignation. The public session will cover student and military reports, administrative updates including the Superintendent's report and enrollment data, certificated/classified reports, and board member reports. Presentations to the board include the 2025 Summer School Report and a public hearing on the sufficiency of instructional materials and a variable term waiver for the 2025-2026 school year. The consent agenda addresses business services such as approval of board payments, donations, fundraisers, contracts, conferences, and reports, as well as personnel recommendations and approval of meeting minutes. Further discussion will involve personnel matters, business services including the Prop 28 Arts and Music in Schools Annual Report, and general business including declaring October 2025 as National Bullying Prevention Month. The board will also have a first reading of updates to policies/regulations on Title IX, Nondiscrimination, Mascots, and Sexual Harassment.