1 00:00:06,290 --> 00:00:13,990 All right, we are now reconvening in the open session. There is no reportable action from closed session. Is there a volunteer to review the elements of effective? 2 00:00:19,830 --> 00:00:26,950 I'm sorry because we didn't do it. Yes. Claudia, pardon me. If you could introduce the Spanish translation. 3 00:00:29,250 --> 00:00:33,350 Hola, buenas noches. En la parte de abajo de su pantalla van a ver un globito. 4 00:00:34,150 --> 00:00:38,470 Por favor, si decían escuchar la interpretación de español de la reunión, 5 00:00:45,190 --> 00:00:50,330 So, do we have, there's no reportable action from closed session, is there a balance here 6 00:00:50,330 --> 00:00:52,050 to review the elements of effective governance? 7 00:00:53,330 --> 00:00:53,610 Sure. 8 00:01:02,000 --> 00:01:05,880 The Timopias Union High School District governing board identifies and commits to the following 9 00:01:05,880 --> 00:01:08,620 ideals as the foundation of effective governance. 10 00:01:09,240 --> 00:01:11,500 One, the board engages in open dialogue and discussion. 11 00:01:11,500 --> 00:01:14,840 Two, board members are prepared and knowledgeable regarding the topic at hand. 12 00:01:15,300 --> 00:01:17,600 Three, the board has a common purpose, common direction. 13 00:01:18,120 --> 00:01:20,540 Four, the board is student-centered in all of the actions. 14 00:01:21,160 --> 00:01:26,040 Five, the board listens to, listens to understand one another in their unique perspectives. 15 00:01:26,920 --> 00:01:30,000 Six, board members' model professional, respectful, and critical behavior. 16 00:01:30,300 --> 00:01:33,840 And seven, board members' support decisions made by the majority of the board. 17 00:01:35,180 --> 00:01:37,740 Thank you. Is there a motion to approve the agenda? 18 00:01:39,580 --> 00:01:40,260 So moved. 19 00:01:40,720 --> 00:01:41,160 Second. 20 00:01:42,120 --> 00:01:43,220 All those in favor, please say aye. 21 00:01:43,500 --> 00:01:43,660 Aye. 22 00:01:44,040 --> 00:01:44,160 Aye. 23 00:01:44,820 --> 00:01:45,140 Any opposed? 24 00:01:45,460 --> 00:01:45,980 Motion carries. 25 00:01:46,620 --> 00:01:48,660 Are there any public comments on the consent agenda? 26 00:01:51,850 --> 00:01:51,930 No. 27 00:01:52,630 --> 00:01:53,790 Any public comments on the audience? 28 00:01:54,810 --> 00:01:54,870 No. 29 00:01:55,590 --> 00:01:56,170 All right. 30 00:01:56,490 --> 00:01:58,390 So is there a motion to approve the consent agenda? 31 00:01:58,890 --> 00:01:59,250 So moved. 32 00:01:59,650 --> 00:02:00,150 Is there a second? 33 00:02:00,490 --> 00:02:00,610 Yes. 34 00:02:01,150 --> 00:02:02,350 All those in favor, please say aye. 35 00:02:02,550 --> 00:02:02,690 Aye. 36 00:02:03,550 --> 00:02:03,970 Any opposed? 37 00:02:04,330 --> 00:02:04,890 Motion carries. 38 00:02:07,300 --> 00:02:09,720 Now we are public comments for items not in the agenda. 39 00:02:09,720 --> 00:02:14,320 The board recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and provides this time 40 00:02:14,320 --> 00:02:18,040 for members of the audience to address the board on any school-related matter not on this agenda. 41 00:02:18,560 --> 00:02:22,480 The board can take no action at this time, as this is the board's meeting held in public 42 00:02:22,480 --> 00:02:23,700 to conduct district business. 43 00:02:23,920 --> 00:02:28,020 The board limits public comments 20 minutes to ensure the board is able to address all matters 44 00:02:28,020 --> 00:02:29,440 on the agenda in a timely manner. 45 00:02:29,960 --> 00:02:33,140 Depending on the number of speakers, each speaker may be heard for up to three minutes. 46 00:02:33,660 --> 00:02:37,420 If the number of speakers requested to be heard exceeds 20-minute time limit, speakers 47 00:02:37,420 --> 00:02:42,440 may be a lot at less time to address the board as determined by the presiding officer. 48 00:02:43,200 --> 00:02:46,560 In such cases, the entirety of the speaker's comments may be emailed to the board, 49 00:02:46,700 --> 00:02:50,120 emailed comments that we receive and read by the board will be noted in the minutes of the meeting. 50 00:02:50,640 --> 00:02:53,980 For public comment during the meeting on Zoom, please use the raised-your-hand featured indicate 51 00:02:53,980 --> 00:02:57,740 you would like to make a comment. All speakers, both in public and via Zoom, are requested 52 00:02:57,740 --> 00:03:02,100 to identify themselves prior to addressing the board. The board strongly denounces hate speech 53 00:03:02,100 --> 00:03:06,420 and does not tolerate disruptive behavior in our meetings. The Tammel Pies Union High School District 54 00:03:06,420 --> 00:03:08,760 provides itself on the rich diversity of our school community. 55 00:03:09,340 --> 00:03:12,340 We are committed to creating a culture belonging where members of our community feel 56 00:03:12,340 --> 00:03:13,580 included, safe and respected. 57 00:03:13,960 --> 00:03:17,480 We ask for members of the public to refrain from making disrespectful and hateful comments. 58 00:03:18,120 --> 00:03:20,940 Are there any public comments for items not on the agenda? 59 00:03:22,640 --> 00:03:27,500 Do we get any slips now? No one online? No one in the audience? 60 00:03:29,000 --> 00:03:31,860 All right. Now we may not answer the superintendent's report. 61 00:03:33,360 --> 00:03:35,880 Thank you and welcome back everyone. 62 00:03:36,420 --> 00:03:41,420 It's nice to see all of us together again after the entire month of July off. 63 00:03:42,860 --> 00:03:48,980 After a lovely vacation with Joe, my wife in late June, early July, I've been back in 64 00:03:48,980 --> 00:03:55,180 the office since about early July, preparing for the start of the year over the several 65 00:03:55,180 --> 00:03:56,180 weeks since. 66 00:03:56,720 --> 00:04:01,980 It's been nice welcoming various groups, various people back from their summer breaks as well. 67 00:04:01,980 --> 00:04:08,520 And today, we officially welcomed more staff back, although they all returned last week. 68 00:04:09,260 --> 00:04:15,040 Our principals, the system principals, directors and held our expanded leadership retreat 69 00:04:15,040 --> 00:04:20,560 just today with that group of site and district leaders and cabinet members as well. 70 00:04:21,340 --> 00:04:27,760 To ground ourselves really in the important work ahead for this coming school year, I shared 71 00:04:27,760 --> 00:04:35,040 with the group, my three priorities are focus areas for the year, maintain the district short-term 72 00:04:35,040 --> 00:04:41,240 and long-term financial well-being, create opportunities for more meaningful community engagement 73 00:04:42,050 --> 00:04:48,020 with significant cider district going is on, and then to strengthen our focus and intention 74 00:04:48,020 --> 00:04:55,780 on improving students' academic experience and outcomes. As that last priority is really our main 75 00:04:55,780 --> 00:05:01,620 responsibility as an academic institution, the entirety of the day really revolved around 76 00:05:01,620 --> 00:05:08,660 that theme. I'd like to thank Kelly, Paula, Jeanine, LaSandra for working together on the 77 00:05:08,660 --> 00:05:15,120 content of that day for those assembled leaders. And would really like to thank Aaron, Robert, 78 00:05:15,320 --> 00:05:23,000 Amarol, last skill for transforming the room in extremely short order from a presentation, 79 00:05:23,000 --> 00:05:27,760 professional development day to a board meeting day. So thank you for making all of that happen. 80 00:05:29,260 --> 00:05:34,340 I am eagerly looking forward to and preparing for our teachers, counselors, and other staff to 81 00:05:34,340 --> 00:05:42,140 return on Monday, August 17th. The full day kickoff event will begin 830 in the gym at Redwood, 82 00:05:42,360 --> 00:05:47,040 830. The gym in Redwood, I would invite all of you to attend. If you're able and welcome, 83 00:05:47,240 --> 00:05:51,720 please just shoot me a note so we can save you a spot and I can be sure to introduce you. 84 00:05:53,000 --> 00:06:05,900 But really looking forward to celebrating our accomplishments from last school year and looking ahead to the new school year with all of those folks when they're back on the 17th while many of us were away enjoying the summer. 85 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:11,540 There were countless individuals or teams divisions that were here carrying out the important work of the district. 86 00:06:11,700 --> 00:06:18,680 I know our business services team probably arguably one of their busiest times of the year were here closing out the books. 87 00:06:18,680 --> 00:06:30,860 Our custodial teams deep cleaned all classrooms, moved all furniture in and out of rooms, touched every surface in all of our schools to prepare for our kids return shortly. 88 00:06:31,960 --> 00:06:44,880 IT department less updated, re-imaged every single Chromebook in the district, ready for our students return, wired our new adult ed classrooms, 89 00:06:45,900 --> 00:06:52,120 further upgrades to the next work, the District Firewall, installed a cell booster at Archie, 90 00:06:53,380 --> 00:06:56,660 countless others doing countless other tasks to prepare for the new year. 91 00:06:57,760 --> 00:07:03,260 I do want to personally acknowledge and recognize a few individuals who really went above and beyond. 92 00:07:04,140 --> 00:07:09,960 Vicki at the RS, Lisa Callahan, Marla Murphy, have been in working extra hours, 93 00:07:09,960 --> 00:07:12,520 First, removing thousands of obsolete textbooks 94 00:07:12,520 --> 00:07:15,960 and inventorying thousands of new replacements. 95 00:07:16,440 --> 00:07:18,840 They's also tagged and inventoryed, 96 00:07:18,880 --> 00:07:21,920 all of our new case lockable devices 97 00:07:21,920 --> 00:07:24,440 in preparation for our phone free school initiative. 98 00:07:25,260 --> 00:07:27,460 So a big thank you to Vicki Lisa and Marla 99 00:07:27,460 --> 00:07:28,280 for their good work. 100 00:07:29,300 --> 00:07:32,660 And then I would be remiss in not recognizing 101 00:07:32,660 --> 00:07:35,960 David O'Connor, Robert Amoral and Kim Stiffler, 102 00:07:36,120 --> 00:07:37,680 they have moved mountains. 103 00:07:38,220 --> 00:07:46,180 to ready San Andreas for the co-location of our two all ed schools, big kudos to all three of them for their work and making that happen. 104 00:07:47,640 --> 00:07:52,380 While also gearing up for the start of the new school year, we are also busy with summer school. 105 00:07:52,960 --> 00:08:01,240 Big thank you to Songzhargarh leading summer school and with our teachers, counselors and support staff. 106 00:08:01,240 --> 00:08:08,440 They supported over 200 students to get back on track for graduation and or A to G completion. 107 00:08:08,940 --> 00:08:13,400 We'll share more. Kelly will share more about summer school at our next meeting in August. 108 00:08:14,940 --> 00:08:20,860 As always, our students continue to do amazing things in the community even while they're away for. 109 00:08:21,540 --> 00:08:25,820 The summer, our latest example comes from Redwood student Joel Kertzmann. 110 00:08:25,820 --> 00:08:29,320 and his mother is a teacher at Tamascale, 111 00:08:29,900 --> 00:08:33,100 and Joel submitted his artwork in the 2026 112 00:08:33,100 --> 00:08:34,800 Congressional Art Competition. 113 00:08:35,240 --> 00:08:38,100 His stunning photo, the Golden Hour Fog, 114 00:08:38,320 --> 00:08:40,120 which you can see in the Marin IJ, 115 00:08:40,220 --> 00:08:43,500 was the winning entry for California's second 116 00:08:43,500 --> 00:08:44,760 Congressional District, 117 00:08:45,460 --> 00:08:47,220 and his artwork's gonna hang in the US Capitol 118 00:08:47,220 --> 00:08:48,340 for a year. 119 00:08:49,190 --> 00:08:50,820 Big congratulations to Joel. 120 00:08:52,140 --> 00:08:54,260 And then sticking with that previous theme 121 00:08:54,260 --> 00:08:59,900 of our students doing amazing things, CASP results, parents likely have their students' 122 00:09:00,180 --> 00:09:05,980 individual score reports now or very shortly in the near future. There will be a preview 123 00:09:05,980 --> 00:09:12,480 to LEA school districts in mid-September. CDE will release comprehensive data and results 124 00:09:12,480 --> 00:09:18,640 October 15th. I'm looking forward to sharing with the board and community what I believe will 125 00:09:18,640 --> 00:09:21,140 be positive results in that arena. 126 00:09:22,520 --> 00:09:28,460 And then I will close out with three board seats coming up for election in November in 127 00:09:28,460 --> 00:09:30,360 the filing deadline closing soon. 128 00:09:31,040 --> 00:09:35,860 Cabinet members and I have secured a date to host a candidate forum where we can share 129 00:09:35,860 --> 00:09:42,940 in-depth ins and outs of the district operations as we've already had a candidate or two reach 130 00:09:42,940 --> 00:09:45,920 out wanting to set up individual meetings with us. 131 00:09:46,840 --> 00:10:05,560 And we're electing to follow best practices, and instead of doing individual one-off meetings rather holding a singular candidate forum, that way we can ensure that all the candidates here, the exact same information and the same length of time allows us to then better utilize our time as well. 132 00:10:05,560 --> 00:10:14,060 So we will hold that candidate form on Thursday, September 17th, from 6 to 730 here at CREFs. 133 00:10:14,460 --> 00:10:19,220 I'll reach out to all those that file paperwork individually to announce that date. 134 00:10:19,900 --> 00:10:25,840 I know that the Marin County Office of Education is also working to put together 135 00:10:26,680 --> 00:10:32,200 what I think are the series of video trainings that they have amassed over the years that they'll 136 00:10:32,200 --> 00:10:34,400 share with candidates all throughout the county as well. 137 00:10:35,560 --> 00:10:39,200 But with that, I'll end my superintendents report. Welcome back. 138 00:10:39,900 --> 00:10:40,520 Thank you. 139 00:10:41,280 --> 00:10:43,380 Questions on the superintendents report? 140 00:10:45,180 --> 00:10:45,700 Yep. Okay. 141 00:10:46,560 --> 00:10:52,140 All right. So, now moving on to action items, item 12a. 142 00:10:52,720 --> 00:10:56,560 Take action to approve TAM High Foundation's donation to TUHSD, 143 00:10:56,680 --> 00:10:59,740 an amount of $21,200 for a library specialist. 144 00:11:00,240 --> 00:11:02,140 This was continued from the June meeting. 145 00:11:03,360 --> 00:11:04,620 I'll motion to approve. 146 00:11:05,700 --> 00:11:06,140 Okay. 147 00:11:06,980 --> 00:11:07,520 I'll wait. 148 00:11:08,120 --> 00:11:09,420 I've asked for public comments first. 149 00:11:09,640 --> 00:11:11,160 Are there any public comments on item 12A? 150 00:11:12,860 --> 00:11:13,080 No. 151 00:11:13,640 --> 00:11:14,240 Any of the audience? 152 00:11:14,420 --> 00:11:14,480 No. 153 00:11:14,660 --> 00:11:14,800 Okay. 154 00:11:15,160 --> 00:11:16,260 So we have a motion to approve. 155 00:11:18,020 --> 00:11:22,880 Is there a motion to approve TAM Highs Foundation donation to HSD, 156 00:11:22,980 --> 00:11:27,400 the amount of $21,200 for library specialists moved by Trustee Green. 157 00:11:27,620 --> 00:11:28,120 Is there a second? 158 00:11:28,560 --> 00:11:28,880 Second. 159 00:11:29,360 --> 00:11:30,520 All those in favor, please say aye. 160 00:11:30,520 --> 00:11:37,700 Aye. Aye. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries. Moving on to item 12b, take action to approve 161 00:11:37,700 --> 00:11:43,700 the Tam High Foundation's donation to UHSD in the amount of $23,700 for a wellness specialist. 162 00:11:44,300 --> 00:11:53,940 Are there any public comments on 12b? No? Any in the audience? No. Is there a motion to approve? 163 00:11:54,700 --> 00:12:02,560 Okay. All right. Second. All those in favor? Please say aye. Yes. Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries. 164 00:12:03,200 --> 00:12:09,700 And then I just had a question clarification on because these were three items that there were three 165 00:12:09,700 --> 00:12:18,020 items on the June agenda that we had said we needed to hold off on because of trustee 166 00:12:18,020 --> 00:12:25,820 Horns, now new position, right, starting in January. And so the third item was, it was, 167 00:12:26,140 --> 00:12:34,760 how was it phrased, a $750,000 loan to the Tam High Foundation. And so can you update us on that? 168 00:12:35,080 --> 00:12:42,120 Yes. So I really appreciate Michele Coons, the Tam High Foundation president, Esther Chang, 169 00:12:42,120 --> 00:12:47,320 the the treasurer who I think was here and spoke at that last meeting they went 170 00:12:47,320 --> 00:12:52,500 back and did some internal workings and we have an agreement that they will 171 00:12:52,500 --> 00:12:59,660 front load the district funds just like the other foundations do and then 172 00:12:59,660 --> 00:13:04,960 true up periodically throughout the year to continually ensure that the 173 00:13:04,960 --> 00:13:09,020 Tam High Foundation maintains a positive balance with the district so just 174 00:13:09,020 --> 00:13:12,880 to get us out of that situation that was unique for TAMI, 175 00:13:13,080 --> 00:13:15,760 the different from the others, they're back in line essentially 176 00:13:16,720 --> 00:13:20,000 as the other foundations operating like the other foundations are. 177 00:13:20,700 --> 00:13:25,720 I think that's best for both of us, and I really appreciate Michelle and Esther working with us to make that happen. 178 00:13:26,420 --> 00:13:26,540 Great. 179 00:13:27,380 --> 00:13:27,980 Thank you. 180 00:13:28,740 --> 00:13:34,000 Moving on to item 12c to discuss and approve amended classified salary schedules for 181 00:13:34,000 --> 00:13:40,420 20, 23, 24, 20, 24, 25, 20, 25, 26, and 20, 26, 27. 182 00:13:40,980 --> 00:13:41,720 Mr. Ells. 183 00:13:42,040 --> 00:13:43,040 Good evening, everyone. 184 00:13:44,060 --> 00:13:44,960 A little bit of context. 185 00:13:45,640 --> 00:13:47,860 There's zero financial implications of this, 186 00:13:47,860 --> 00:13:50,320 is simply to update the salary schedules 187 00:13:50,800 --> 00:13:56,220 to comply with updated CalPERS retirement requirements, 188 00:13:56,380 --> 00:13:57,020 their criteria. 189 00:13:57,520 --> 00:14:01,040 This is to protect past employees so that when they retire 190 00:14:01,700 --> 00:14:06,480 The CalPERS will audit everything and make sure it's up to snuff, and they want to make 191 00:14:06,480 --> 00:14:10,100 sure that there's some items here that they want to make sure there's some words and 192 00:14:10,100 --> 00:14:11,940 some references that are on the up and up. 193 00:14:13,840 --> 00:14:19,340 The reason this has brought back twice in so many months is we've heard from different 194 00:14:19,340 --> 00:14:21,180 opinions from different CalPERS represents. 195 00:14:21,620 --> 00:14:23,580 So this is where we are today. 196 00:14:24,760 --> 00:14:30,420 There's a very good decent chance with CalPERS or CalSTRS because they are all making sure 197 00:14:30,420 --> 00:14:35,080 other requirements are tight as they should be to make sure that the retirement systems are there 198 00:14:35,080 --> 00:14:41,220 for future educators that we may be bringing these back in the future. Not saying that we will, 199 00:14:41,780 --> 00:14:46,440 but I wouldn't be surprised if we are, but there's zero financial implications simply to comply with 200 00:14:46,440 --> 00:14:50,560 CalPERS. I happen to walk them if you want, but that is all I have to share. 201 00:14:54,860 --> 00:14:55,860 Does anyone have any questions? 202 00:14:57,200 --> 00:14:59,980 on this? No? Okay, are there any public comments on that at the top? 203 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:06,200 See? Any public comments on the audience? No. Is there a motion to approve the amended classified 204 00:15:06,200 --> 00:15:11,840 salary schedules for 23, 24, 24, 25, 25, 26, 26, 26, 27? 205 00:15:12,200 --> 00:15:13,000 So, we... 206 00:15:13,000 --> 00:15:13,640 Sorry, a second? 207 00:15:13,880 --> 00:15:14,200 Second. 208 00:15:14,700 --> 00:15:15,840 All those in favor, please say aye. 209 00:15:16,140 --> 00:15:16,340 Aye. 210 00:15:16,540 --> 00:15:16,760 Aye. 211 00:15:17,300 --> 00:15:24,260 Any opposed? Motion carries. Now, thank you. Now moving on to 12D, introducing new administrators 212 00:15:24,260 --> 00:15:26,800 for the 20, 26, 27 school year. 213 00:15:30,080 --> 00:15:34,280 I am happy to introduce to the 214 00:15:34,280 --> 00:15:35,960 government board the public two 215 00:15:35,960 --> 00:15:37,500 new cited administrators for the 216 00:15:37,500 --> 00:15:40,260 scum in school year both will be at redwood high. 217 00:15:41,680 --> 00:15:46,020 Although I really should clarify that one of them is not a new administrator just in a new 218 00:15:46,020 --> 00:15:46,460 role. 219 00:15:47,180 --> 00:15:48,360 And that is Lisa Kemp. 220 00:15:49,400 --> 00:15:53,020 Lisa has been a long time and well respected district employee. 221 00:15:53,580 --> 00:15:57,720 first she was an English social science teacher and team leader at Redwood for a 222 00:15:57,720 --> 00:16:02,060 number of years. Transitioned into the role of a system principal I believe 223 00:16:02,060 --> 00:16:08,680 five years ago. And when Dr. Payne stepped away from the district late in the 224 00:16:08,680 --> 00:16:12,980 year, Lisa was the natural choice to step into the role as the interim 225 00:16:12,980 --> 00:16:17,200 principal for this year. She's earned the respect and the trust of her fellow 226 00:16:17,200 --> 00:16:23,780 administrators, teachers, and staff. There was a campaign from some staff members, 227 00:16:24,120 --> 00:16:32,340 Camp 2026. I know she will do in the new role, build that same level of trust 228 00:16:32,340 --> 00:16:36,140 respect with parents and the broader community as well as the governing board 229 00:16:36,140 --> 00:16:40,240 as you see her leadership. So, at least I don't know if you want to say a few words. 230 00:16:40,240 --> 00:16:41,160 Yeah, just a few. 231 00:16:43,740 --> 00:16:45,440 It's like a whole book. 232 00:16:46,520 --> 00:16:47,320 Don't, don't. 233 00:16:49,180 --> 00:16:51,160 Thank you for giving me this chance. 234 00:16:51,320 --> 00:16:52,360 It's nice to see you all. 235 00:16:53,120 --> 00:16:58,960 I'm humbled by this opportunity and feel empowered by the people I'm surrounded by. 236 00:16:59,620 --> 00:17:01,520 That's one of the great things out working this district. 237 00:17:01,520 --> 00:17:04,160 We work with a bunch of professionals that are just amazing. 238 00:17:04,440 --> 00:17:06,300 I felt that for sure I was here as a teacher. 239 00:17:06,900 --> 00:17:12,360 and I continue to feel that way today's retreat was just a minor, I'm sorry, reinforcement. 240 00:17:13,280 --> 00:17:14,760 It's just fun. Thank you. 241 00:17:16,780 --> 00:17:18,720 I don't have to start over, do I? 242 00:17:21,440 --> 00:17:26,960 But the thing I'm most excited about is walking back our students and working together with 243 00:17:26,960 --> 00:17:34,740 everybody to increase the performance and achievement of all of our students and guarantee a viable 244 00:17:34,740 --> 00:17:38,820 and applicable curriculum for everybody. 245 00:17:39,920 --> 00:17:40,140 Thanks. 246 00:17:40,520 --> 00:17:41,040 Thanks, Jim. 247 00:17:43,750 --> 00:17:44,650 Thank you, Lisa. 248 00:17:45,850 --> 00:17:49,730 Another new administrator is Jessica Screz, who is also here. 249 00:17:50,770 --> 00:17:55,250 For the past several years, Jessica skillfully serves as the district's lead instructional coach. 250 00:17:56,290 --> 00:17:58,730 You rewind the tape back to our meeting in June. 251 00:17:58,730 --> 00:18:04,250 This is the same Jessica Screz, who was honored with the Chris Anderson Instructional Leadership Award. 252 00:18:05,230 --> 00:18:09,810 As the transition was happening, Redwood would lease a stepping into the interim principal 253 00:18:09,810 --> 00:18:15,990 role and a natural fit that that was, Jessica too, was the natural fit to step in as the 254 00:18:15,990 --> 00:18:18,410 temporary assistant principal for the school year. 255 00:18:19,590 --> 00:18:24,350 Jessica's rightfully earned the respect of teachers and teacher leaders, who she's led through 256 00:18:24,350 --> 00:18:25,070 important PD. 257 00:18:25,610 --> 00:18:30,470 I'm really excited to see her take her strong instructional skills, knowledge and wisdom 258 00:18:31,270 --> 00:18:38,170 to one of our sites that are directly in a bed and a fit are kids, teachers and staff so Jessica, welcome. 259 00:18:38,650 --> 00:18:44,430 Just to thank you, really. To you all, to the District Administration, to Redwood, I am very excited 260 00:18:44,430 --> 00:18:50,770 to be back at Redwood, where I was prior to being here at the district and to work with all of my dear colleagues 261 00:18:50,770 --> 00:18:56,870 and the incredible and amazing students, families and community just looking forward to a really great year. 262 00:18:57,230 --> 00:18:57,590 So thank you. 263 00:18:57,590 --> 00:19:04,770 So can I just say thank you ladies for stepping up to take on this task. 264 00:19:05,930 --> 00:19:10,950 You know I think it's a good thing that you're test driving it so you can see if you like 265 00:19:10,950 --> 00:19:19,470 it or not because who knows in 27 you might be like yeah I'm good or you might be like 266 00:19:19,470 --> 00:19:20,610 yeah let's go. 267 00:19:21,190 --> 00:19:22,950 So thank you so much for stepping up. 268 00:19:24,190 --> 00:19:24,970 Thank you. 269 00:19:26,670 --> 00:19:28,290 Congratulations, and good luck. 270 00:19:30,090 --> 00:19:34,390 All right, so now moving on to item 12E. 271 00:19:35,590 --> 00:19:37,490 Oh, actually, were there any public comments 272 00:19:37,490 --> 00:19:38,830 on the new administrators? 273 00:19:40,110 --> 00:19:41,130 No, not in the audience. 274 00:19:41,430 --> 00:19:44,650 Okay. All right, so moving on to 12E, 275 00:19:44,830 --> 00:19:48,170 take action on the job scripts for the CTE health care pathways teacher 276 00:19:48,990 --> 00:19:52,110 for adult Ed, who's going to take this lead. 277 00:19:52,110 --> 00:20:12,830 I can introduce it. Yeah, so this is a CTE health CTE Health Care Pathways job description that would operate at our tam adult school and this would be a grant funded temporary position for this school year. 278 00:20:12,830 --> 00:20:13,650 That's wonderful. 279 00:20:16,600 --> 00:20:17,480 Do you like grants funded? 280 00:20:17,920 --> 00:20:18,020 Yeah. 281 00:20:20,820 --> 00:20:21,480 All right. 282 00:20:21,880 --> 00:20:22,620 Any questions? 283 00:20:23,800 --> 00:20:24,520 No ma'am. 284 00:20:24,800 --> 00:20:24,880 Yeah. 285 00:20:25,980 --> 00:20:34,120 And this is the very successful program that we heard about last year and was put up for kind 286 00:20:34,120 --> 00:20:35,920 of an outstanding program in the county. 287 00:20:37,020 --> 00:20:39,520 Take the broader state. 288 00:20:39,800 --> 00:20:40,220 Throughout the state. 289 00:20:40,280 --> 00:20:43,720 Yeah, but it was recognized both levels at the county and at the state. 290 00:20:43,720 --> 00:20:45,020 This is that job. 291 00:20:45,020 --> 00:20:54,000 Okay. Great. All right. Are there any public comments on item 12E and the audience? Okay. 292 00:20:54,580 --> 00:20:59,080 Is there a motion to approve the job description for the CTE health care pathways teachers for adult ed? 293 00:20:59,680 --> 00:21:01,000 So a second. 294 00:21:02,060 --> 00:21:03,160 All those in favor, please say aye. 295 00:21:03,460 --> 00:21:03,700 Aye. 296 00:21:03,860 --> 00:21:06,060 Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries. 297 00:21:07,120 --> 00:21:14,740 And now moving on to 12F to discuss board priorities for the 2026-27 school year. 298 00:21:14,740 --> 00:21:21,140 And I'm going to ask whether people want to start the discussion now or if we want to 299 00:21:21,140 --> 00:21:27,820 wait until the 25th and then carry that into the September meeting based on availability 300 00:21:27,820 --> 00:21:29,240 for people's meeting. 301 00:21:29,460 --> 00:21:30,220 What do we think? 302 00:21:34,360 --> 00:21:34,840 Okay. 303 00:21:35,360 --> 00:21:38,920 Do people agree to continue this item to the 25th? 304 00:21:39,340 --> 00:21:41,160 Given I will not be here. 305 00:21:41,340 --> 00:21:41,520 Okay. 306 00:21:41,540 --> 00:21:42,200 We have a majority. 307 00:21:44,320 --> 00:21:48,420 I mean, we can continue it to the September meeting. 308 00:21:49,500 --> 00:21:53,060 Or I was wondering, could I chime in now with your thoughts? 309 00:21:53,460 --> 00:21:54,120 Do you have thoughts now? 310 00:21:55,460 --> 00:21:56,840 I have many thoughts. 311 00:21:58,180 --> 00:21:59,680 That's like rally and priority. 312 00:22:00,160 --> 00:22:00,340 Yes. 313 00:22:04,000 --> 00:22:12,180 In terms of the priorities for the district, you know, I really feel confident. 314 00:22:12,180 --> 00:22:22,740 that the district is still targeting the things that what we're here for, right, and that's educating students, right? 315 00:22:24,700 --> 00:22:33,980 And really closing the achievement gap, because we still have one, folks, you know, let's not be remiss of that because we do. 316 00:22:33,980 --> 00:22:38,980 and when you're looking at student bodies on each of our comprehensive campuses, 317 00:22:39,640 --> 00:22:42,120 we know where the differences lie. 318 00:22:42,720 --> 00:22:47,800 And so I'm really excited about the work that Ms. Kelly Laura does, 319 00:22:48,340 --> 00:22:52,600 you know, because it begins to be laser focus in that department, right? 320 00:22:52,600 --> 00:22:55,000 Because then they know where those shortfalls are. 321 00:22:55,340 --> 00:22:59,160 And then they depend on ladies like the two of you, right? 322 00:22:59,480 --> 00:23:02,800 To carry it out, like Dr. Graham back there. 323 00:23:02,800 --> 00:23:15,020 Hey Doc, so chair lady, I don't want us to lose a focus on the fact that we want people 324 00:23:15,020 --> 00:23:16,000 to send their kids here. 325 00:23:16,640 --> 00:23:23,640 We want people to send their kids to this district because we are savvy in the sense that 326 00:23:23,640 --> 00:23:25,040 we have lots of offerings. 327 00:23:25,960 --> 00:23:27,620 We have to be tight with our money. 328 00:23:28,990 --> 00:23:38,010 Corbord already knows, we have to keep things cost, things cost, and I think 329 00:23:38,010 --> 00:23:44,970 charity, you say this a lot, in terms of fiduciary responsibility, we have 330 00:23:44,970 --> 00:23:49,830 to be mindful of that. If it was up to me, it's an open checkbook, we'd be broke, 331 00:23:50,030 --> 00:23:56,430 okay, no kidding. But at any rate, so those things, academic focus, 332 00:23:56,430 --> 00:24:04,150 is, um, you know, fiduciary responsibility. Um, and then the other thing for me, I would 333 00:24:04,150 --> 00:24:08,830 hope as we are taking a show on the road, I would love to see that the show on the road, 334 00:24:08,830 --> 00:24:13,950 right, where we're having some conversations where we're doing more town hall meetings, 335 00:24:14,490 --> 00:24:23,350 where we are open, um, literally, um, and when all five trustees are in a room, it's a meeting. 336 00:24:23,350 --> 00:24:31,910 we have to call it a meeting, but we can have more listening sessions than expressing our thoughts 337 00:24:31,910 --> 00:24:38,790 and our feelings. I'm not exactly sure how that happens, but I would love to see more interactions 338 00:24:38,790 --> 00:24:41,710 with our communities at large. 339 00:24:44,450 --> 00:24:53,130 Just the different spaces within our peripheral. Let's get 340 00:24:53,130 --> 00:24:59,530 out to fair facts. Let's get over to Mill Valley. Let's get down to Sausalito. I'm not. So for me, 341 00:24:59,650 --> 00:25:07,450 those are the priorities. Okay. And we'll come back to those on the 25th and then probably on the 342 00:25:08,830 --> 00:25:14,250 4th. Yes. Whenever first meeting in September. I cannot talk my head. Okay. 343 00:25:15,070 --> 00:25:21,570 And then three members here. But one of the things that we had talked about was perhaps 344 00:25:21,570 --> 00:25:28,730 doing a was doing a board survey, right, review, right, a board self-review and use the CSBA. 345 00:25:29,770 --> 00:25:38,270 But then we had talked about perhaps doing a workshop around it and given the fact that we have three seats up for election in December 346 00:25:38,270 --> 00:25:45,730 to work in a workshop with a governance expert probably made sense to do that in January with the new board. 347 00:25:46,990 --> 00:25:54,980 So do people want to take the survey this fall or think yes? 348 00:25:55,480 --> 00:25:55,960 Okay. 349 00:25:56,680 --> 00:25:59,940 Well, no, we could do it and it would we could have discussions. 350 00:25:59,940 --> 00:26:05,680 We review it in, you know, we can review the results and. 351 00:26:05,820 --> 00:26:06,560 Before the summer. 352 00:26:06,840 --> 00:26:11,000 Yeah, and it would it would underpin our work or, you know, 353 00:26:11,060 --> 00:26:14,300 things that we need to work on as a board in the next three months. 354 00:26:15,700 --> 00:26:21,360 But as far as the governance workshop, I think it might make sense for a governance 355 00:26:21,360 --> 00:26:23,040 expert to come in and work with a new board. 356 00:26:24,820 --> 00:26:25,460 I agree. 357 00:26:25,980 --> 00:26:26,100 Okay. 358 00:26:26,540 --> 00:26:26,700 All right. 359 00:26:26,940 --> 00:26:32,980 Then I'll have the CSBA pull together the survey and send that out before the 25th meeting. 360 00:26:33,780 --> 00:26:33,840 Okay. 361 00:26:34,020 --> 00:26:34,860 Are you going to say something, Courtney? 362 00:26:35,120 --> 00:26:35,300 Sorry. 363 00:26:35,420 --> 00:26:42,180 I was just going to clarify to say that if we do take it now, it doesn't preclude us from 364 00:26:42,180 --> 00:26:45,880 I'm taking it again with a new board 365 00:26:45,880 --> 00:26:47,740 because there will be at least one new board member. 366 00:26:48,560 --> 00:26:52,820 But I can work with Aaron to get the self-evaluation 367 00:26:52,820 --> 00:26:53,880 and get the link out. 368 00:26:55,860 --> 00:26:58,160 All right. 369 00:27:01,280 --> 00:27:03,040 And then moving on to trust you reports. 370 00:27:04,700 --> 00:27:06,160 I'm excited for school to start. 371 00:27:09,850 --> 00:27:11,030 I'm excited for school to start. 372 00:27:11,190 --> 00:27:11,750 My son is not. 373 00:27:11,750 --> 00:27:17,030 I think I'm excited for schools to start in Elimita. 374 00:27:22,390 --> 00:27:28,210 I did want to say I was out at Stinson this past week and if you have a chance to go out 375 00:27:28,210 --> 00:27:35,010 there, there's a new restaurant called Salt Bloom Kitchen out there and it's where lunch 376 00:27:35,010 --> 00:27:42,430 Fox was near the post office, and there's a Tam connection because I think it's Rachel 377 00:27:42,430 --> 00:27:47,010 DiPalo, is the woman who runs it. 378 00:27:47,190 --> 00:27:48,590 She grew up in Stinson Beach. 379 00:27:49,050 --> 00:27:50,050 She lives in Saucerito. 380 00:27:50,110 --> 00:27:56,210 I believe both her kids go to Tam, and she has an extensive background in cooking and catering, 381 00:27:56,510 --> 00:27:59,250 and I think owns the catering company out there as well. 382 00:27:59,250 --> 00:28:06,310 started this pop-up lunch stand that's Thursday through Sunday and I believe 383 00:28:06,310 --> 00:28:12,530 hires just Tam students to work it and she takes them through the entire kind 384 00:28:12,530 --> 00:28:18,210 of restaurant process so from budgeting ideas there's a special that changes 385 00:28:18,210 --> 00:28:22,370 every couple of weeks that the kids put on the menu they learn how to fill a fish 386 00:28:22,370 --> 00:28:27,590 the fish are caught locally all of it and the food is outstanding so 387 00:28:28,330 --> 00:28:33,930 Congratulations to Rachel DiPallo. I hope I'm getting her name right. I don't know if her 388 00:28:33,930 --> 00:28:40,010 daughter served me, but it was great. So, if you have the chance, and it really is experiential 389 00:28:40,010 --> 00:28:44,430 learning, right? These kids are, and it's, hopefully, it's doing well, so. 390 00:28:44,550 --> 00:28:48,030 Well, the first son's, or the Earth, who's what you're doing, exactly what you said. 391 00:28:48,290 --> 00:28:55,990 Yeah, yeah. So, it's exciting. All right. So, any requests for future agenda items? 392 00:28:55,990 --> 00:28:59,450 I think, Trustee Holden, you would ask about. 393 00:29:00,070 --> 00:29:02,830 I think, correct me if I'm wrong. 394 00:29:02,950 --> 00:29:03,890 Was I talking about the prop? 395 00:29:04,270 --> 00:29:04,950 Yes, 28. 396 00:29:05,470 --> 00:29:08,210 Yeah, just maybe, hearing what? 397 00:29:08,330 --> 00:29:10,190 Because I know, like, haven't, there've been, like, 398 00:29:10,370 --> 00:29:12,170 not changes the clarification. 399 00:29:13,470 --> 00:29:14,510 Hasn't there been some clarification? 400 00:29:15,490 --> 00:29:17,510 There's a bill to provide clarification. 401 00:29:18,090 --> 00:29:18,850 Hasn't been... 402 00:29:18,850 --> 00:29:19,310 Oh, okay. 403 00:29:19,450 --> 00:29:21,330 So we can, okay, so we'll get an update later. 404 00:29:21,910 --> 00:29:23,990 So maybe just add that to the... 405 00:29:23,990 --> 00:29:32,050 the Prop 20 Funding. Any other agenda, I mean we'll get the cast. When can you give us, 406 00:29:32,070 --> 00:29:37,390 can you give us like hints on the, when you get when the leader, why do we wait till October 15th 407 00:29:37,390 --> 00:29:42,930 for the finalized? Yeah, I want to take some more time to look into that and I don't want to 408 00:29:42,930 --> 00:29:49,790 to get too far out in front of my skis. But let me evaluate some more and see when we, 409 00:29:49,790 --> 00:29:59,870 If we can go ahead of the 15th since we're going to know some things in September, but let me know I'm not saying now, but like when the, when the, when the. 410 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:29,920 I.E.A.S. Get. When the LEA is get the draft. Yes. Yes. Especially because the new sounds like it's promising. I'm not. You're not promising that it's promising. One basket or what is it? You know? I mean the carp for the horse, I think is the one you want to. Yeah. All right. So any other requests at this time? Motion. 411 00:30:29,920 --> 00:30:38,220 to a jar. Okay. All right. The next meeting is August 25th and 412 00:30:38,220 --> 00:30:39,580 Be sure.