Stony Creek Joint Unified School District

The meeting covered administrative items including the approval of the agenda and public comments. Discussions related to finance involved questions regarding reimbursement for training meals, details of an NCBOA non-tournament game payment for referees, confirmation of curriculum used for independent study (Celis Ed), and clarification on the subscription fee for Bamboo HR software, noting it is a digital timesheet and attendance system. Other financial matters concerned professional accounting services for the IRA tax refund related to a solar project, resulting in a significant refund received from the IRS. Student reports covered FFA conference participation and homecoming week activities. GPAC reports detailed the schedule for upcoming cultural classes. The Superintendent/Principal report focused on positive enrollment trends, attendance rates, and promotion of daily attendance importance. Project updates included progress on the TK Kinder Playground project, seeking contractors via CUPA for an iron fence, and confirmation of the new playground structure delivery date. Outreach efforts, including postcard mailings and the planned return of the district newsletter, were noted. Field trip activities, such as a trip to Sutter's Fort and attendance at a Native American Dancers event, were also highlighted.

The board meeting covered several operational and administrative items. Discussions included evaluating a new website platform, potentially utilizing Catapult, and tabling the decision until the November meeting to gather more information and view a demo. The board established dates for the November and December meetings to accommodate holiday periods, setting them for Monday, November 10th, and Tuesday, December 9th, respectively. The resignation of Trustee Craraven, effective October 21, 2025, was formally accepted, the vacancy for District 5 was declared, and the process for a provisional appointment within 60 days was determined, including timelines for posting the vacancy notice and collecting candidate information sheets by December 5th. The board also held a public hearing and passed a resolution affirming the sufficiency of instructional materials and textbooks, accepted a quarterly report on uniform complaints with no complaints noted, approved seeking a federal waiver for the Perkins grant allocation of over $3,000 to support the CTE program, and adopted the revised Native American policies and procedures, confirming that the term 'Indian' would remain where it aligns with federal legal codes. Finally, the annual appendix for the 2025-2026 College and Career Access Pathways Partnership with BU College for the dual enrollment program was approved.

The meeting included a roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a report on the closed session. The closed session included discussion of a new hire, Harold Thompson, in the van driver position and matters of negotiation with CSEA. The agenda was approved. Public comment on non-agenda items was opened, with guidelines provided for speakers.

The board meeting included discussions on various topics such as the approval of the agenda with changes to the order of items and making one item an action item. Public comments were heard on both agenda and non-agenda items. The consent calendar was reviewed, with questions raised about specific items such as the verification of requirements, new hires, clinician billing, and retirement consultations. Reports were given, including a student report on FFA activities and board member reports on attending events like the Amani choir performance. The superintendent provided updates on enrollment numbers, attendance rates, and upcoming cultural awareness training. Recent events like back-to-school night and a "Goodies with Grands" event were highlighted, along with updates on middle school volleyball and a visit from the Ammani Children's Choir.

The meeting included a closed session report, approval of the agenda, and a public comment section. The board discussed the elementary school logo and the possibility of finding it in old yearbooks. The consent calendar was reviewed, including minutes from the November 10th meeting, bills, awards, transfers for November, and the resignation and hiring of basketball coaches. There was discussion regarding teacher reimbursements for books and supplies, with each teacher having a $600 yearly classroom budget. The board also addressed the appointment of a trustee for area five, interviewing candidates and allowing for public comment after the interviews.