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>> I'd like to call this regular board meetings to order at 5:15 pm.

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helene, could you please call the roll. >> dosick. >> present. >> grant. >> present? >> harden.

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>> present,. >> mehta. >> present. >> mora. >> present. >> we have quorum. Nusd board meetings

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are live streamed and recorded at the direction of the board. Live stream is available online,

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and the recordings will be available for viewing the day after the board meeting.

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those in attendant should expect that recordings will capture all activity and discussions before,

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during and after the meetings. The board will be going to closed session this evening to

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discuss public employee discipline dismissal release,

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conference with labor negotiator, district representative regarding the natomas teachers association.

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conference with labor negotiator, district representative regarding the california school employees association.

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one, discuss and review one student expulsion matter and a conference with

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real property negotiators regarding property apn 225 007-009-3000.

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you like that rig. Discuss and review superintendent mid year self evaluation [laughter] I'm not seeing any.

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is there anyone here to speak to any of the items and close up? That's it [laughter] I'm not seeing anyone.

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we're going to reconvene open session at approximately 06:45 or shortly thereafter a final conclusion of closed session.

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good. Good evening.

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we are reconvening open session at 6:46 pm.

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helene, could you please call the roll? >> dosick. >> present. >> grant. >> present. >> harden.

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>> present. >> mehta. >> present. >> mora.

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>> present. >> swalm. >> present. >> we have a quorum, and we do miss president heredia very much.

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next up is the pledge. Trustee swalm, could you lead us, please?

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>> thank you. We will actually reconvene closed session at the end of this meeting.

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there's no anticipated action. I know no one probably wants to hang around for that, but just wanted to let you know.

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before we move on, just reminded for those in attendance in accordance with board bylaw 93 23 of conduct.

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individuals wishing to address the board must submit a completed public comment card prior to

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consideration of the item and no later than the first actional item on the agenda.

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individuals will be allowed 2 minutes to address the board and the board shall take a total time of 20 minutes for each item.

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if you'd like to make a public comment, please fill out the comment card and hand it to the staff and at the table outside the board room.

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at the conclusion of our meeting, we do ask members of the public to refrain from approaching a davis that gives us an opportunity to gather our bloggers,

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sign documents and secure any confidential information. Board members may make themselves available to the public by

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I'm looking for a motion. >> so moved. >> moved by trustee harden.

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>> second. >> second by trustee dosick. Helen, could you please call the roll?

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>> dosick? >> aye. >> grant? >> aye. >> harden? >> aye. >> mehta?

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>> aye. >> mora? >> aye. >> swalm. >> aye. >> motion carries unanimously.

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next up, communications. The csca.

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>> good evening, superintendent stile, school board members, and fellow community members.

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thank you for the opportunity to speak today. I stand before you as the communications officer of csca chapter 745,

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representing the dedicated staff members who are essential to

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the success of our students and the smooth operation of our schools.

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from custodians and food service workers to instructional aides,

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office staff, and maintenance teams. Our classified staff works behind the scenes to ensure that

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every student has support they need to thrive.

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as we move into february and reflect on the first half of the school year, it is clear that our classified staff has continued to rise to the occasion.

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despite numerous challenges we face, every day, our members are making a difference,

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whether they're providing critical services to students, maintaining a safe and clean environment

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or supporting our educational staff in countless ways.

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february also marks black history month. A time to honor achievements, struggles, and contributions,

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black americans, including those who have made an impact right here in sacramento and within natomas unified.

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our community has been shaped by the efforts of educators,

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advocates, and leaders who have fought for equity and education and labor rights.

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their work continues to inspire us as we advocate for fair treatment,

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fair wages, and better opportunities for all classified staff.

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csca remains committed to ensuring that those who serve our schools,

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especially the lowest paid workers receive compensation and respect they deserve.

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fair wages and strong work protections are not just labor issues.

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they are matters of social justice. By advocating for our members,

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we are carrying forward the legacy of those who have worked tirelessly to create a more just and equitable future.

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I encourage all of us to use black history month as a time to reflect,

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learn, and to take meaningful action, not just in words,

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every student, and every family in the community. Let us move forward together to make

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natomas unified school district a place where all employees feel valued,

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respected and equipped to serve our students with excellence.

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thank you for your time and your commitment to our students, staff, and our community.

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>> thank you. Next step in communications, I have nta.

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>> good evening. I didn't have a printer where I was. Let's see if I can do this on another board.

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good evening, dr. Castillo, trustees and community.

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I want to start tonight with our land acknowledgment. The natomas teachers association wishes to

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acknowledge and honor the indigenous communities of this region and recognize that the city of sacramento is

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situated on the traditional homelands of the nicano people. We offer gratitude for the land itself for those who have

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stewarded it for generations and for the opportunity to study, learn, work, and be in community with this land.

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we encourage everyone in the space to engage in continued learning about

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the indigenous peoples who work and live in this land since time in memorial,

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and we would like to honor the wilton rancheria, the only federally recognized tribe in sacramento county.

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it's school counselor week. I just have to say I'm incredibly grateful to have worked

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with so many school counselors over the years. We're wishing our counselors a happy

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school counselor week as we celebrate the work that they've done for our students. I also really want to acknowledge anybody who's worked on

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a high school campus with high school counselors knows that we as teachers, wander into those counseling offices almost as much as

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the students and sit down and get our own free counseling.

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I just want to say that they are priceless. They make all of our sites better,

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we've shared with our members the black lives matter school week of action materials this year,

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which includes activities and learning for students and teachers. This year's theme is guided by the fact that all black lives,

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our teachers will actively engage in celebrating black excellence, and even in times of great challenge,

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we're celebrating black joy. As the days go by,

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it becomes more clear that we're going to have to continue this fight together to maintain public education,

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to protect our students and save off privatization. We appreciate that this district has published the safe haven language again,

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and that we've been in conversations with district leadership about signage for schools and classrooms,

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offered in multiple languages to make sure that our students know that they are safe, that they can come to school,

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and that we will protect them. Lastly, tonight, I just want to thank the board members who I know have been

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out and about on sites and seen the stories that I've shared previously.

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trustee grant, I just want to pass on appreciation today from a member whose story I've told up here actually.

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I think today you got to see her classroom. We've asked multiple times for support.

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this teacher, in particular, dating back to october. This isn't traditional classroom management that we're dealing with.

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it's much more. The site that you visited today is one that we've already lost multiple teachers on this year,

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and more are already calling and reaching out, talking about leaving. So we appreciate that you were there today that you saw what was going on.

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in that report, the district discusses what they're emphasizing in order to increase successful student classroom.

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I just want you to take into consideration what's in that report, the conversation that you had today,

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and putting those things together because I know that she shared with you how those behaviors are impacting learning in her classroom.

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feel free to reach out to me or to any teacher to talk about how those emphasized goals are actually showing up on our school sites,

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but appreciate you being there. Thank you very much. Have a good night. >> thank you. Student board member.

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so discovery high school is celebrating amazing attendance with several students

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recognized for their outstanding attendance, in particular. I also want to wish good luck to their basketball team who has their first game tomorrow.

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so if you guys get a chance, get out there. The intercom high school tigers are starting their february off soper strong.

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last week, we had the annual black light rally and auditions for the spring production of the little mermaid.

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our music program is hosting a regional competition, and the drama program is attending

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the linea high school theater festival in folsom, which is huge. Over at lew green academy,

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the families of senior students were invited to a fast night hosted by the school's counselors.

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the lga staff walked students and their families through financial aid applications and answered their questions about college admissions.

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at the end of january, students restarted their enrichment courses, which are short classes based on

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student and teacher interests that build the campuses culture. Natomas high school has also been super busy both in and out of the classroom.

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the eighth grade welcome night was a huge success with entertainment from the nhs dancrets and the drum corp.

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they are also very happy to report that their black program has been going

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phenomenally and the 100 black men of sacramento mentoring program has as well.

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students are also set to tour san francisco state university on february 15.

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finally, natomas middle school celebrated their outstanding band students after a performance

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the students worked extremely hard and did an amazing job performing with some of the best young musicians in the greater sacramento area.

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to conclude my report, I want to say that I'm looking forward to celebrating black history month with my community,

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and that concludes my report. Thank you. >> awesome, the excellent concise report. Appreciate that.

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>> thank you. As always, thank you for all the reports that have already been shared.

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I agree with you, student trustee swalm, that our intercom high school students going to the lanea festival is

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huge having been an arts kid myself.

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that's amazing. I also want to start off by thanking all of our school psychologists.

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but they do a lot of work that we should be thankful for throughout the year.

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I think we might have some in the room today. I also want to wish everyone a happy lunar new year.

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I understand that with it being the year of the snake, it's supposed to signify calmness and resiliency.

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hopefully we get a lot more of the first one as the year goes on.

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I think there's clearly been a lot going on, but with recognizing black history month,

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I think that there are two things that I really think about and I want to

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emphasize in my board report for our district and how we celebrate black history as american history.

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the first is that we have the ap african american studies course,

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and I have said it before, and I'll say it again that I think that's just really important

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and incredible that we have that course over at high school, I believe.

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then also with over 20% of our students being black or african american.

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I think that having the programs that we have are also really important and needed.

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and I know that we'll have a celebration. >> I'll just leave it at those two again, key points.

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something else that I would like to mention during this board report

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is the need for us to reaffirm our safe haven resolution.

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that our district has intentionality to

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really provide tangible supports to undocumented students,

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students that come from mixed status families, as well as our lgbt students are also included in the safe haven resolution.

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because I think a lot of the words that we bring to our board meeting and,

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whenever we have a resolution they're meant to enact things and to be supportive.

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but I was really looking for some way to make sense of a lot of the changes that our staff have had to

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read and assess and inform us on coming from the federal level.

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and this is a short story, and a short anecdote, I promise.

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I really helped me, so I hope that it helps, whoever hears the story.

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no one individual, individuals in leadership positions

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or trusted organizations were really sticking their neck out publicly or as publicly as today for these groups and persecuted groups.

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that us doing these things in writing and verbally do

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have an importance and do have a place in this room and beyond this room.

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the impactful part of all these things because it's certainly helped me and I think that's why you'll hear.

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I think you'll hear that that this board and the community is also on that same page.

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because I want to get to that, I'll pass it to our next colleague. >> thank you, trustee [inaudible]. I really appreciate you sharing

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that personal story. Trustee harden.

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>> I will keep it very short. Thank you to both of my fellow trustees that have already gone before me.

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I will say that's right. Discovery high basketball game is tomorrow at 10:30 am at sava,

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and I believe it is at the one in elk grove. If you're able to be there, be square, be there.

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thank you, everybody is safe in our schools, and if you don't feel that way,

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please reach out to us and let us know what we promise. We are here to back that safe haven.

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two other small things, and I'll leave the rest because I believe they'll touch on it.

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last night I had the pleasure of attending the annual intercom football award ceremony

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that was held every year over here at real life church, and our superintendent was one of the fabulous presenters.

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it was just a great night overall, even had a chance to see someone that just graduated last year from intercom.

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that he graduated four years ago from the marine academy.

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it was super exciting to see him on stage and then he was like, you were at my graduation last year and I'm like, guess I was.

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might I just say if you ever need to turn your frowns and want to turn it upside down and back into a smile,

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visit discovery high because it's phenomenal. It's community based, family orientated and the greatest lattes around. Thank you.

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>> that is fair. Totally fair about those lattes. I'll be super brief.

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since the last board of meeting, I had the opportunity to attend axa region 3, every student to sit on award ceremony,

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some fantastic stories, and our student there was just phenomenal.

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I have the opportunity to do our last visit at natomas high,

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and also our hi high ib authorization visit with trustee dosick who is super knowledgeable,

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maybe look way better than I actually do. Had to visit at npe today,

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natomas park elementary, mr, I want to say thank you for that recognition and also I want to know that you're heard as well.

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that concludes my board report. >> trustee dosick.

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>> thank you, president grant. Likewise, enjoy spending time with you during the ib recertification visit for hln hight, it just yesterday?

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>> it felt like now. That was really yesterday. >> it's a lot going on last 24 hours.

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it just made me very nostalgic and appreciative for everything that's happened this district.

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I remember before I was a trustee as just as a parent advocate saying we need

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the ib program in natomas starting with intercom and knowing how many students we were losing to other districts,

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and the hundreds of thousands of dollars in state funding we were losing every year because of students who were not only leaving natomas,

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but skipping over a district to go to another school district just for the ib program,

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and then we became the first pre k 12 ib continuum district in the region.

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we're not the only ones anymore. But we were the first ones in the region. I'm just appreciative of the staff that made this happen and for my colleagues,

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for your continued support of this program that truly supports our students that provides a mechanism of modality for

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differentiated instruction and helps our students to continue to

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understand their place in this diverse world as global citizens.

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very much appreciative of that. It was a very positive thing. I know it's been a challenging time for a lot of us in education.

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without getting too specific, I'll just say it seems like there are certain individuals that like

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to use the bully pulpit to state things that are outrageous and because someone says something from the pulpit doesn't make it true.

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I think we as trustees have an obligation to educate.

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as we all do in this room. One of the things that I'm pledging to you is you won't just hear my truth.

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I will reiterate the truth. I will continue to say that and to call out lies and

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misinformation as they directly affect our students, our families, our district.

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I want to echo trustee mora's comments. As I said, few meetings ago,

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strongly encourage the district to continue to actively

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promote the fact that we are a safe haven district to trustee harden's point,

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no student, no staff, no family should ever feel unsafe in this district,

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because we have not only the laws of state of california on our side,

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but a resolution that makes it very clear that we will not

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disclose the citizenship or documentation status of any student,

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staff, faculty, family, anyone associated with this district,

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and to continue to reiterate that message. Everyone should feel safe come to this district.

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there's a humorous moment. I want to try and end on my board comments on

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a positive note for those that have not tried it. There's a new dr pepper flavor.

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dr pepper blackberry. No black cherry, blackberry.

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it's gotten great reviews and from first hand experience, the zero version is phenomena.

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>> thank you, trustee dosick. I think a sponsorship agreement is probably in real [overlapping] [laughter]

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>> that's the zero, but the new one, the blackberries, that one phenomenal. >> that sounds fantastic. Trustee meta.

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>> thank you, president grant. I wanted to start this by thanking our counselors and school site psychologist,

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just to celebrate you guys this month. In january last two weeks,

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I had visited witter ranch and [inaudible] it was amazing and very

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heartwarming to see our students engaged in learning and dedication of our teachers and staff firsthand.

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it was genuinely inspiring for me as a parent as a community member.

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I also had the opportunity to attend the np3 multicultural festival.

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it was a beautiful celebration. A lot of students and families, and it was a celebration of

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the diversity that makes our schools that makes natoma school so special.

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thank you, christina, miss paul, miss bying, tom, and eric jones, for walking with me and showcasing the great work on our campuses.

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I also had the opportunity to celebrate the lunar year with the elected woman reception hosted by the commission

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on the status of women and girls at the a papa office. Looking forward to celebrating the black history month and, of course,

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celebrating all these amazing employees sitting in this room, are we going to celebrate in some time. Thank you.

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thank you, trustee meta. Dr. Castillo.

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good evening. The vision of natomas unified states,

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nusd will provide an engaging, safe learning community where all students will demonstrate responsibility,

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achieve academic and social emotional growth, embrace diversity, and are prepared to make

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decisions about their college and career success. In nusd safe haven resolution,

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the governing board affirms that this vision is irrespective of students immigration status,

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ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, ability, sex, gender identity,

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socioeconomic status or beliefs. Nusd embraces the diversity of our students and

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families and the rich language and cultural assets that they bring to

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our district and strongly supports and encourages the participation

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of all parents and families in our schools as reflected in our core value,

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we value diversity, equity, inclusion, and our district goal create

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a safe engaging environment where students connect to school. As stated in our message that we sent out to our staff and our families,

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in light of the new federal executive orders related to immigration,

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natomas unified school district would like to reiterate that we are committed to

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the success of all students and as stated in our safe haven resolution,

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which was adopted february 8, 2017. This resolution continues to be in effect and supports

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the district's commitment to act within legal bounds to protect students and families,

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threatened by hate crimes or deportation based on immigration status.

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nusd is committed to creating a safe educational environment for

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all students and serves as a safe haven for students and families, threatened by immigration enforcement or hate crimes

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and or discrimination related to immigration status. I felt that it was very important to reinforce that tonight.

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that is something that we live by and is important in our district and in the decisions that we make and moving forward,

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being able to reaffirm that and everything that we do. On a lighter note,

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I've been enjoying going out to sports. I've gone to intercom wrestling,

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where I had a funny story. One of the middle school teachers came up to me and he was a former wrestling coach.

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he said, you're watching like you know what you're looking at, and I said, cause I do.

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the only reason I knew what I was watching is because I love to go out to the events,

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watch kids compete, and you just learn about it by spending time out there.

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I've been to natomas high boys basketball. I attended a double header basketball game at intercom caught the girls and the boys.

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what was really exciting during the girls game, jemiah [inaudible] scored her 1500th point,

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and the game was stopped and she was recognized at that moment. That was really exciting.

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then, as trustee harden mentioned last night at the intercom football banquet,

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I was honored to award the mvp award at the event.

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that was a lot of fun for me. We've had lots of celebrations. I know we're doing classified employee of the year,

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and it was such an honor to surprise esa to tkill,

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who was our overall district classified employee of the year. When I came to this district,

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I was not a mac user. Esa was so patient and kind and spent the time with me and just always available to help.

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personally, he was one of the first people that I interacted with, and so I have personally experienced how great he is,

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attended also the action the axa region 3 every student succeeding event,

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simia saron amazing student, overcoming obstacles, telling us she was working on

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her third aa degree before she's even graduated from high school, which was amazing.

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national school counselors week, our counselors are so important.

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I got to come to the ed center last week while they were having their meeting in here and thank them personally.

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I told them my own son, who is 24-years-old, the last phone call I had with him, he's like, mom,

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I saw mr. Hodges, who was his high school counselor and he was still just as

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excited to see him because of that impact. We've had several interest holder meetings.

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thank you to cafe for hosting diverse conversations. One of my favorite groups,

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the student voices advisory council. I met with them. They gave us some cap feedback.

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I also asked them, hey, what are some cool things? I need to make sure that I attend.

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I was told little mermaids coming up at intercom, that I need to go to track meets and that we need to continue

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paying for our iv and ap testing.

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that was very much valued. Then site visits been out to intercom,

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was at natomas high, ib at h. Allen hight. Then today, met with our charter leaders,

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and we were talking about some of these federal things that are coming down and

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working together as a community with our safe haven and other things that are happening being a very united group.

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I appreciated that conversation as well. Thank you. >> thank you, dr. Castillo.

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we're moving on to the agenda. Next up, we have the consent calendar. Is there a motion?

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>> move to approve. >> moved by trustee mora. Second by trustee swalm.

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second. Please call the roll. Dusit.

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aye. Grant. Aye. Pardon. Aye. Meta. Aye.

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maura. Aye. Swathum. Aye. All right. Motion case 60. All right.

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next up, celebrations, african american/black history month.

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looks like there is a presentation on this coordinator three kathy ang will lead us through this celebration. How cool?

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good evening, president grant, trustees, superintendent castillo, staff, and community.

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it's an honor to share how natomas unified school district is recognizing february as african american black history month.

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celebrating our cultural diversity is something that we take extreme pride in in the natomas community.

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it's one of the reasons why this is such a wonderful place to live, learn, and work.

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with that in mind, I'd like to highlight some of the ways that we are honoring african american black history month.

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we continue to invest in a wide variety of books in our school libraries that represent our student population.

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this includes books written by black authors with black lead characters.

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we have a dedicated section on our website called umoja,

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which means unity in swahili. It's a dedicated place where families can find

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resources and some of our data for black students. Natomas high schools black student union will host the third black excellence ball.

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this is designed to uplift and encourage students and celebrate their excellence.

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it will be held on saturday, february 22 in the natomas high school theater.

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american lakes sixth-grade scholars will perform their annual.

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I have a dream speech on february 14, where they memorize excerpts from doctor kain's iconic speech.

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lastly, I want to share our latest edition of the stories we weave.

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this is a series where we highlight members from our community and hear about their journey to natomas.

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[music]

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my name is crystal king. I professionally am an early childhood educator.

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I work with ages zero through nine. I own a preschool here in natomas.

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my name is lina, and I go to natomas high school. I don't meet many people from sacramento,

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but I'm from sacramento. I was born and raised here. My father's family is from the south,

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and my grandfather was in the military and he had an opportunity to go to, I don't even remember the other place or come to california.

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so, of course, being from alabama, they're like, we want to go to california. My cousins are very close by,

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and we're just very involved in one another's lives. And so it was modeled to us,

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and it's what we model to our children. In our households, we always say,

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you are your brother's keep or you are your sister's keep. I think it's really important just to be authentically me so that anytime that I'm just

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just like spreading my culture around with friends at school or like the things I do like cheer,

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like soccer, just like in those places. It's really important to me. Podcast is available on video as well as audio podcasts.

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all right, everyone. See you later bye.

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I hope you enjoy the video and some of the examples of how we are recognizing african american black history month.

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that concludes my presentation. Thank you so much. All right.

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next up in celebrations, we will recognize the 2025 classified employees of the year.

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we are very proud to introduce and recognize our 2025 classified employees of the year.

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dan mother spa assistant superintendent will introduce each employee.

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once we have recognized each employee, we will break for a reception to celebrate for approximately 10 minutes. Thanks, dan.

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thank you very much, president grant.

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board. There we go. Usually, I don't need a microphone.

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there will be a group photo opportunity at the end where everyone will come back in,

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followed by a brief reception in the foyer or foyer, if you want to say it fancy.

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at this time, trustees and superintendent castillo, please join us in front of the day I would also like to invite

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csca vice president ivan biorkz to join me while we celebrate our classified employees of the year.

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right here is perfect. First is going to be kim.

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you want to kim, ricky.

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mark.

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all right. First,

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I am proud to introduce miss kim thomas,

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school secretary three at natomas middle school. [applause] miss thomas was

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selected as classified employee of the year in the clerical and administrative services category.

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she is known to be quiet and amazing multitasker, and she juggles everyday tasks effortlessly and is always willing to help others.

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miss thomas always has a positive attitude and a smile. She's well respected and loved by students, staff and parents.

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congratulations, and thank you to you, miss thomas. [applause] next, I would like to introduce mr. Ricky mandujano,

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custodial team leader to at witter ranch elementary. [applause] mr. Mondaano was

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selected as classified employee of the year in the custodial and maintenance services category.

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mr. Mondaano is a committed employee who diligently

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maintains the cleanliness and safety of witter ranch elementary school.

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his dedication, hard work, and positive attitude are his trademarks.

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congratulations, and thank you, mr. Mondaano. [applause] next,

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I would like to introduce miss martha carrio food service assistant three at heredia ariaga school.

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selected as classified employee of the year in the food and nutrition services category.

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miss carrillo is described as being attentive, kind, and a very hard worker.

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she's dedicated to ensuring that meals are prepared and available to the students on time,

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and she encourages students to try the food and to eat their fruits and vegetables.

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she is an essential part of the era ariaga team. Congratulations, and thank you, miss carrio.

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[applause] next, I would like to introduce miss chelsea laura,

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lvn, for the heart department. [applause] miss laura was

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selected as classified employee of the year in the health and student services category.

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miss laura has been described as being a respected leader among her peers,

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with her invaluable knowledge and expertise greatly benefiting her colleagues.

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miss laura's dedication to nusd has demonstrated through her exceptional work ethic and willingness to take on more responsibilities.

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congratulations, and thank you, miss laura. [applause] next, I would like to recognize while she is unable to be here tonight,

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unfortunately, miss erica guzman, extractional assistant 1 at two rivers elementary.

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miss guzman was selected as classified employee of the year in the paraprofessional services category.

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she is a committed employee who is dedicated to go above and beyond for her students.

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she is very caring and has worked to cultivate great relationships with other staff students and families.

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congratulations. And thank you, miss guzman, when you watch this tomorrow. [applause] next, I would like to recognize miss julie carrell,

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school safety information specialist dispatcher for the safety and safe schools department.

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miss carrell was select as classified employee of the year in the security services category.

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miss carrell has an integral role in working with schools on a daily basis.

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she is calm, cool collected, and responsive in her communications to the district.

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she collaborates with outside agencies to help our schools be proactive in regards to safety.

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congratulations, and thank you, miss carrell. [applause] next,

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I would like to recognize mr. Asmadin niazi. He's a maintenance specialist three,

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plumber for the maintenance operations and transportation department.

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mr. Niazi was selected as classified employee of the year in the skilled trades category.

407
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mr. Niazi has shown professionalism, a can-do attitude and is always

408
00:41:34,430 --> 00:41:37,550
willing to go the extra mile for our student staff and community. Mr. Niazi is an extraordinary employee and his ability

409
00:41:40,760 --> 00:41:43,985
to be innovative when it comes to his job has been fantastic. He cares about his work and it shows.

410
00:41:46,385 --> 00:41:48,440
congratulations and thank you, mr. Niazi. [applause] next,

411
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I would like to recognize mr. Gea chu bulga, a bus driver for maintenance operations and transportation department.

412
00:42:08,380 --> 00:42:11,900
mr. Bulga was selected as classified employee of the year in the transportation services category.

413
00:42:14,870 --> 00:42:14,870
mr. Bulga has had an immediate impact on the transportation department.

414
00:42:19,250 --> 00:42:21,275
he is kind, compassionate, and always puts students first.

415
00:42:23,450 --> 00:42:23,450
mr. Bulga is loved and respected by the students and parents alike. He loves his job.

416
00:42:28,010 --> 00:42:28,010
he loves his teammates and loves serving the students of natomas unified school district.

417
00:42:32,480 --> 00:42:34,310
congratulations, and thank you, mr. Bulga. [applause] and lastly, I would like to recognize

418
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someone who unfortunately is taking a well-earned two-week vacation out of country and is not able to join us tonight,

419
00:42:50,495 --> 00:42:50,495
our district classified employee of the year, mr. Isa tutkil.

420
00:42:56,090 --> 00:42:56,090
[applause] isa is a systems engineer in our technology department.

421
00:43:04,805 --> 00:43:07,175
he's kind, caring, cheery. He's always willing to go above and beyond and help with

422
00:43:09,800 --> 00:43:09,800
any it-related issues which many of us have experienced.

423
00:43:13,820 --> 00:43:16,640
he's always pleasant to work with and takes pride in his work by helping with any issues in a timely matter.

424
00:43:19,310 --> 00:43:22,850
he embodies everything that a classified employee should be and models the natomas unified core value of

425
00:43:25,790 --> 00:43:29,375
being committed collaborative caring and an exemplary employee. If you were here tonight, he would tell you,

426
00:43:31,565 --> 00:43:34,220
and you can watch us on our website when we surprised him that he couldn't do his work without his great team.

427
00:43:37,790 --> 00:43:41,690
that's the type of person he is. So congratulations. Thank you to mr. Tuta kil. [applause] now, if all of our classified employees of the year,

428
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can please come back in. We'll not take a group photo with trustees and

429
00:43:51,920 --> 00:43:51,920
superintendent castillo.

430
00:45:09,100 --> 00:45:10,415
all right. We are going to reconvene this meeting and go straight back into the agenda.

431
00:45:15,215 --> 00:45:18,785
hopefully, you all enjoyed the celebration. All right. Next up, our board reports.

432
00:45:20,945 --> 00:45:23,570
first is the lcap mid-year. This board report was attached to the agenda when it was published on friday, january.

433
00:45:28,985 --> 00:45:32,360
staff is available to answer any questions from trustees, so is there any trustee comments,

434
00:45:36,140 --> 00:45:38,600
questions, discussion about this board report? It's a very comprehensive reading and we thank staff for putting that together lca.

435
00:45:42,395 --> 00:45:45,695
yeah. All right. Next is at and b on the reports,

436
00:45:48,770 --> 00:45:51,620
to 2024 california school dashboard update. This board report was also attached to

437
00:45:53,450 --> 00:45:57,035
the agenda when it was published on friday, january 31. Staff is available to answer questions.

438
00:45:59,255 --> 00:46:02,435
but I want to give trustees opportunity to comment on the report. What I will say is a very comprehensive report.

439
00:46:04,760 --> 00:46:07,880
we do share all our data in the district. >> the one that I would just like to be kept a prized on is the suspension rate.

440
00:46:12,015 --> 00:46:15,615
we do have some opportunity areas there. But we know what the challenges are, right? We've been talking about it all year,

441
00:46:16,950 --> 00:46:19,110
so I appreciate the transparency, and our data driven approach

442
00:46:21,750 --> 00:46:24,835
should have guide our approach to how we're doing things in the district. I'm going to open it up to any trustee comments. Trustee moore.

443
00:46:28,415 --> 00:46:32,105
>> just that I'm glad you mentioned the suspension rates, and I'm adding a plus one to

444
00:46:34,970 --> 00:46:34,970
just information that's updating trustees on disproportionality. Thanks.

445
00:46:40,050 --> 00:46:43,575
>> thank you. I agree. Trustee harden. >> plus two.

446
00:46:44,985 --> 00:46:48,510
>> all right. It looks like board direction. >> plus indeed. >> [laughter] all right. Seeing any other comments.

447
00:46:51,510 --> 00:46:54,315
thanks. Next, we have presentations, the governor's january 2025 2026 budget update and budget development.

448
00:46:59,115 --> 00:47:02,745
as always, our deputy superintendent bill young, will lead us through this presentation, and it's just as reminder there's no action being requested of the trustees this evening.

449
00:47:07,020 --> 00:47:09,345
>> good evening, president grant, trustees and superintendent castillo.

450
00:47:11,910 --> 00:47:11,910
last month, the governor annually presents a january budget update.

451
00:47:16,905 --> 00:47:16,905
it's a preview of what's to come for next year's annual budget starting july 1, 2025.

452
00:47:24,030 --> 00:47:26,915
I'm going to give you an overview of that briefing from the governor's proposed january budget.

453
00:47:30,590 --> 00:47:32,090
again, this is subject to change, and I'll be coming back with some may revised information.

454
00:47:36,325 --> 00:47:36,325
metty taz, executive director of financial services will also cover some elements of

455
00:47:41,310 --> 00:47:41,310
this potential impact to our budget in the second half of this presentation.

456
00:47:48,470 --> 00:47:48,470
from a perspective, from a california financial position,

457
00:47:54,240 --> 00:47:57,990
it hasn't proved since '24-'25 projections. The anticipated current year revenues will surpass projections by 16.5 billion.

458
00:48:03,480 --> 00:48:05,490
that's the improvement part. Therefore, a potential for a surplus.

459
00:48:09,000 --> 00:48:09,000
I'm going to use that word potential as I provide more information to this presentation.

460
00:48:13,125 --> 00:48:16,605
the budget reflects shortfalls in subsequent fiscal years. Again, something to keep on the radar because the shortfalls that happen at

461
00:48:20,040 --> 00:48:23,895
the state level can impact the budget here at the district level. And then also strategic investments for fiscal stability and future growth.

462
00:48:28,365 --> 00:48:31,605
there are several challenges that remain, as you are aware, and potential volatility and economic risks on our horizon.

463
00:48:37,680 --> 00:48:41,370
governor newsom warned that uncertainties created by wildfires may impact what we can see in the may revise in next year's budget.

464
00:48:45,315 --> 00:48:47,580
also, the incoming trump administration and the uncertainty of the department of education

465
00:48:49,830 --> 00:48:49,830
and our title funds can also impact what we see in the may revision.

466
00:48:54,525 --> 00:48:57,390
definitely some uncertainty as we move forward. Because of the wildfires,

467
00:48:59,355 --> 00:49:03,135
counties will be experiencing tax deferrals or tax extensions. Those tax revenue projections will come at

468
00:49:05,640 --> 00:49:08,895
a later date which makes budgeting a little bit more difficult. Then other factors is the stock market,

469
00:49:12,000 --> 00:49:12,000
asset price volatility, and then anything affecting high income earners,

470
00:49:17,100 --> 00:49:19,290
as well as geopolitical instability. All of those impact california,

471
00:49:21,915 --> 00:49:21,915
as one of the largest global economic drivers in the world.

472
00:49:29,540 --> 00:49:31,980
based on all of that information, the government proposes to fund prop 98 guaranteed at 117.6 billion.

473
00:49:37,335 --> 00:49:41,070
that's roughly 1.6 billion below the calculated guarantee, the prop 98 guarantee.

474
00:49:42,675 --> 00:49:45,900
what we're going to see for cost of living is also subject to change. Right now, we're seeing a decrease of about half a percent from just december.

475
00:49:50,475 --> 00:49:50,475
when I presented that first interim report, we were at 2.93%.

476
00:49:54,690 --> 00:49:54,690
this projected budget is at 2.43% or half a percent,

477
00:49:58,950 --> 00:49:58,950
and that's going to impact our revenues and our forecast as we move forward.

478
00:50:03,555 --> 00:50:05,880
this is also subject to change. This is early and a projection for a cost of living.

479
00:50:09,240 --> 00:50:09,240
what we're hearing is it could drop closer to 2%, but at the same time,

480
00:50:13,530 --> 00:50:13,530
there might be an opportunity for what they call a one time cola or super cola.

481
00:50:18,615 --> 00:50:22,020
an adjustment, if there is surplus funds available, if there's a way to make that happen.

482
00:50:23,910 --> 00:50:27,555
we'll continue to monitor this and update trustees as we move forward, definitely in preparation for a june budget.

483
00:50:30,375 --> 00:50:32,310
that cola is also applied to specific categorical programs such as our special education program,

484
00:50:35,580 --> 00:50:39,210
our state preschool, and then also transportation. Really quick on what's being proposed from

485
00:50:42,660 --> 00:50:42,660
the governor's budget also includes ongoing funding.

486
00:50:46,680 --> 00:50:49,470
we're going to see potential increase in funding for our after school leap academies and a connection to attendance recovery.

487
00:50:55,005 --> 00:50:57,450
in this scenario in this proposal, it's moving to a tier one status from 75% requirement to 55% requirement.

488
00:51:03,465 --> 00:51:05,400
right now, on unduplicated count, so we're about 69% unduplicated count.

489
00:51:08,400 --> 00:51:11,670
potential for additional monies for our leap academies, and we'll monitor that and adjust plans and programs as we move forward.

490
00:51:16,215 --> 00:51:18,960
then you can see the other ongoing items, additional funding to help with

491
00:51:21,090 --> 00:51:24,565
full implementation of universal transitional kindergarten. One of the elements to call out here,

492
00:51:26,630 --> 00:51:28,970
that helps with programmatic and staffing. This does not include any additional facilities money.

493
00:51:32,200 --> 00:51:32,200
if we need expanded additional classrooms for an expanding program,

494
00:51:37,470 --> 00:51:41,115
this does not include at this time, facilities money. 2.4 for full implementation,

495
00:51:44,010 --> 00:51:44,010
and then also another 1.5 billion to support that implementation

496
00:51:48,030 --> 00:51:48,030
to have the adult to student ratio of one to ten for transitional k only.

497
00:51:52,935 --> 00:51:55,725
that's going to start next year '25-'26. Doug, as he presents his staffing and enrollment information here today.

498
00:52:01,110 --> 00:52:04,065
that's a consideration as we move forward. Other additional ongoing funds includes

499
00:52:07,350 --> 00:52:11,265
additional funding for homeless education technical assistance centers, fully supporting the universal school meals program,

500
00:52:14,775 --> 00:52:14,775
and then continuing to fund and support k-12 high speed network.

501
00:52:22,430 --> 00:52:25,410
along with that ongoing funding, there are some proposals for one time funding only.

502
00:52:28,095 --> 00:52:28,095
meaning we'll get a block of money that can be used within a specified period of

503
00:52:32,340 --> 00:52:32,340
time and for certain elements as outlined in that one time funding source.

504
00:52:37,470 --> 00:52:37,470
additional funding for about 10 million for english language proficiency at tk,

505
00:52:42,810 --> 00:52:45,645
1.8 billion one-time funding, that's going to target statewide priorities or professional development for teachers,

506
00:52:49,665 --> 00:52:52,545
help with teacher recruitment and retention strategies, and then career pathways and dual enrollment expansion strategies.

507
00:52:55,860 --> 00:52:59,490
again, to help grow the teacher resources throughout the state, 545 million one-time funding to support literacy screening,

508
00:53:04,230 --> 00:53:06,585
professional development and literacy coaches. This also includes some elements of math coaches.

509
00:53:10,100 --> 00:53:13,050
other one time funding includes one time funding for an expanded learning recovery block grant,

510
00:53:16,650 --> 00:53:20,475
so we get additional funding on top of what we've already received. The timeline will not change,

511
00:53:22,485 --> 00:53:25,755
but we may get additional dollars in this proposal. A plan or a revised plan will be brought forward to the board

512
00:53:29,640 --> 00:53:29,640
when we know that data and when we have that plan developed for your consideration.

513
00:53:34,635 --> 00:53:34,635
other fundings include adopting statewide curriculum.

514
00:53:38,730 --> 00:53:42,060
we have both math and language arts coming up, so there's additional funding for that.

515
00:53:44,040 --> 00:53:46,830
151 one-time general fund for specialized kitchen infrastructure as we

516
00:53:50,010 --> 00:53:50,010
continue to provide universal meals for all students.

517
00:53:54,950 --> 00:53:54,950
then what's the status of the state's rainy day fund?

518
00:53:59,115 --> 00:54:01,350
this is important to know as we move through this potential instability in the state budget and national budget.

519
00:54:06,470 --> 00:54:06,470
in 2022-23, as you can see in this graphic here,

520
00:54:11,520 --> 00:54:15,255
there was 8.4 billion set aside in the rainy day fund. In '23-'24, that was depleted.

521
00:54:17,865 --> 00:54:21,420
the use security of that rainy day fund was there to help us get through that period of a budget moment.

522
00:54:25,965 --> 00:54:25,965
in '24-'25, just over $1 billion was added back into that,

523
00:54:31,005 --> 00:54:31,005
and then it's being proposed to add additional funding in '25-'26.

524
00:54:35,580 --> 00:54:35,580
still room to grow in that state reserve,

525
00:54:40,365 --> 00:54:44,340
because that will help mitigate any future concerns at a statewide level which impacts us at the district level.

526
00:54:48,840 --> 00:54:48,840
again, reinforcing the fact that a stabilization account or a rainy day fund,

527
00:54:55,365 --> 00:54:57,390
not only at the state level is required, but also at the district level. I'm going to hand it out.

528
00:55:01,050 --> 00:55:03,435
>> [overlapping] trustee has a question. >> with the states rainy day fund, well,

529
00:55:06,585 --> 00:55:09,105
specifically the stabilization account, the current 1.1 billion that's in there,

530
00:55:12,525 --> 00:55:12,525
do you know what that translates to in that money being disbursed and

531
00:55:17,955 --> 00:55:21,330
allowing districts or giving districts a chance to continue operating in a disastrous scenario?

532
00:55:25,530 --> 00:55:29,475
>> by per student amount, I don't have that information. Typically in the scenario. It was managed at a state level to help balance the budget at the state level,

533
00:55:33,585 --> 00:55:36,795
to not impact districts throughout california. >> it's a little different than when we have our provision of it?

534
00:55:40,280 --> 00:55:40,410
>> correct. >> okay. Great question.

535
00:55:45,770 --> 00:55:48,150
>> as bill mentioned earlier, that the decrease for cola by 0.5%.

536
00:55:51,135 --> 00:55:53,790
I just want to show by in numbers. That's 0.5%, it's showing an increase in our deficit,

537
00:55:57,630 --> 00:56:01,250
but additional ongoing $720,000. In this reports,

538
00:56:03,855 --> 00:56:05,400
on the top is the first entry. It showed that in first at 4 million in the cola for '25-'26,

539
00:56:09,990 --> 00:56:09,990
we had $4 million deficit with the decrease by the cola would be at 4.7 million dollar.

540
00:56:16,305 --> 00:56:18,930
you can see that it's ongoing '26-'27, you will see that deficit increased by another $740,000.

541
00:56:23,715 --> 00:56:23,715
those are some reminders that we should be aware of as for the cola,

542
00:56:28,350 --> 00:56:30,780
srs pers apple insurance, and also the state's minimum wage,

543
00:56:32,910 --> 00:56:36,080
as you said, they're increasing every year. As a reminder, there are some one-time money that we already

544
00:56:39,720 --> 00:56:42,990
have the time line is going to expire. The art music and instructional materials and also the educate effectiveness.

545
00:56:48,340 --> 00:56:52,295
the expire in june 30 2026. As bill mentioned, there'll be an additional money for learning recovery emergency block grant

546
00:56:55,400 --> 00:56:55,400
and the time has not changed is still expected to expire in june 30 2028.

547
00:57:01,630 --> 00:57:05,490
those two programs, the prop 28 art in music, and also the community schools.

548
00:57:06,975 --> 00:57:10,470
there are no changes, but for community schools, there'll be a two year extension grant that's starting next year.

549
00:57:15,200 --> 00:57:18,150
based on the information that was shared, we are asking the district what to do with that extra money.

550
00:57:23,790 --> 00:57:27,090
we want to do the prop 98 funding increase to use that to help offset the deficit that we already have,

551
00:57:30,585 --> 00:57:30,585
and also continue maintaining the positions and the program that we currently offer.

552
00:57:36,195 --> 00:57:39,255
also, based on the ratio 10:1 for tk, we need to assess the classroom capacity for either an expansion

553
00:57:43,095 --> 00:57:43,095
or adjustments as well as recruitment efforts for tk teachers.

554
00:57:48,680 --> 00:57:52,170
additional funding for the universal school process. Maybe we can use that to streamline our meals processes.

555
00:57:55,575 --> 00:57:58,140
our community school, the grant that we receive, maybe we can use our nusd community,

556
00:58:00,225 --> 00:58:03,825
so we can use those funds for the programs within our community. Incorporate the new learning recovery program within the new upcoming lcap for '25 '26,

557
00:58:09,825 --> 00:58:12,555
review and adjust our elop program, leverage one time funds to support literacy and math development,

558
00:58:17,655 --> 00:58:17,655
and finally review and updates our one time funding programs and plans.

559
00:58:23,210 --> 00:58:23,210
finally, as we all seen here,

560
00:58:27,285 --> 00:58:30,405
we share the general governor's budgets, as well as california dashboards, lcap media updates,

561
00:58:33,945 --> 00:58:33,945
and lena will be asked to approve the enrollment staffing for the upcoming year.

562
00:58:40,880 --> 00:58:43,500
>> questions, trustees? That's this report. Trustee dosick.

563
00:58:46,800 --> 00:58:49,290
>> just I'll ask the question, but it's one I think I know the answer to, just want to verif.

564
00:58:52,215 --> 00:58:52,215
there's some really big unknowns right now.

565
00:58:57,110 --> 00:58:59,925
you've alluded to this or called it out, the wildfires in southern california and the questions about

566
00:59:04,710 --> 00:59:06,390
how much of those costs will be reimbursed by the federal government as the historically have been done.

567
00:59:09,495 --> 00:59:09,495
plus the ongoing and I'd ask you to keep updating us on what's happening in washington,

568
00:59:14,760 --> 00:59:14,760
dc right now as we see potential strings being attached to

569
00:59:20,130 --> 00:59:23,730
traditional federally funded programs that could impact our district in pretty much every other district in california.

570
00:59:28,680 --> 00:59:32,055
I'm glad we've always had a conservative approach to budgeting. I think this is going to be one of those strange years

571
00:59:35,325 --> 00:59:35,325
where we really need to have contingency plans in place.

572
00:59:39,510 --> 00:59:41,925
just please keep us in the loop as those above because I think those are going to happen more quickly,

573
00:59:44,520 --> 00:59:47,010
then we get the may revise and have a more realistic picture of what the states looking at.

574
00:59:49,740 --> 00:59:51,900
thank you. Thank you for that. You will continue to provide trustees information. Thank you.

575
00:59:54,330 --> 00:59:57,960
>> thank you, trustee dosick. Chest hagen I see you have your light on? >> yes. Thank you, trustee dosick.

576
00:59:59,580 --> 01:00:02,655
that was one of the things I was thinking about was the federally funded portion. I appreciate that. What's wrong?

577
01:00:04,110 --> 01:00:07,470
>> proceed your mike. >> oh, no, I'm speaking. No, no, no, I have something to say. >> I'm saying are you speaking to your mic?

578
01:00:09,105 --> 01:00:10,380
>> you can't hear me. Oh, no. Hello. [laughter] cathey. Can you just,

579
01:00:15,285 --> 01:00:17,175
bill, you said super cola. Can you tell us a little bit more about the super cola?

580
01:00:21,560 --> 01:00:21,560
>> I'll tell you it's better. [overlapping] it's better than the uncola.

581
01:00:26,610 --> 01:00:26,610
[laughter] super cool typically

582
01:00:34,560 --> 01:00:37,920
is even though the cola may decline, it may be an opportunity for a one time lack of a better praise, super-funded cola.

583
01:00:44,640 --> 01:00:46,590
it's not an ongoing cola. If it drops to 2.0%, it's going to be 2.0%.

584
01:00:50,370 --> 01:00:50,370
there might be a one time augmentation to help just lift it for that moment.

585
01:00:55,530 --> 01:00:55,530
but cola is typically a national benchmark.

586
01:01:01,860 --> 01:01:01,860
but states and other agencies can augment a cola.

587
01:01:06,450 --> 01:01:08,550
>> then conversely, the angle is what we don't want.

588
01:01:11,190 --> 01:01:13,905
>> I appreciate you. Thank you very much. >> trustee morrow.

589
01:01:15,870 --> 01:01:19,710
>> thank you for the explanation. I have a question related to the explanation.

590
01:01:22,740 --> 01:01:22,740
what is the difference between a one-time cola and a super cola?

591
01:01:28,665 --> 01:01:28,665
>> that's to be determined as far as what that percentage will be,

592
01:01:33,060 --> 01:01:34,395
and there's no guarantee, we're just now preliminary hearing that there might be.

593
01:01:38,760 --> 01:01:38,760
the call of 2.43 might decrease even more,

594
01:01:43,020 --> 01:01:43,020
we're hearing buzz in the system,

595
01:01:47,055 --> 01:01:49,590
that there might be an opportunity to augment it. Even if it goes down a little bit,

596
01:01:51,180 --> 01:01:55,155
there might be a way to augment it one time at the state level. We don't really know what that percentage is yet,

597
01:01:57,345 --> 01:01:57,345
but we're hearing this could drop to 2%.

598
01:02:01,370 --> 01:02:05,060
>> thank you. >> not seeing any further questions or public comments on this item,

599
01:02:10,320 --> 01:02:13,680
so thanks so much for the presentation. >> thank you. >> next up, we have our district progress report date,

600
01:02:17,910 --> 01:02:17,910
chief academic officer angela herrera is going to lead us through this presentation.

601
01:02:22,425 --> 01:02:26,295
again, there's no action being requested of trustees this evening. >> good evening. I would like to invite stephen fong and rachelle seifer.

602
01:02:31,710 --> 01:02:35,040
dr. Seifer. You can come closer. I'm just here to talk about the first few slides.

603
01:02:38,595 --> 01:02:42,150
it's that time of year. We're in budget development. We're midway through the year.

604
01:02:43,590 --> 01:02:45,465
we have our california dashboard data, and so we bring to you a series of metrics to report out

605
01:02:50,370 --> 01:02:50,370
on the work that we're doing in natomas unified that are aligned to our district goals.

606
01:02:55,995 --> 01:02:55,995
tonight, we're going to talk a little bit about just recalling the purpose of the dpr,

607
01:03:02,820 --> 01:03:05,175
and then we're going to talk about the format of it because this amazing team and also kristie char want to shout her out,

608
01:03:08,640 --> 01:03:11,730
have done some really great work this year to try to increase engagement opportunities for families,

609
01:03:14,670 --> 01:03:18,330
make this information more readily accessible and more timely. We'll talk about that. Then we are going to show a few of the metrics.

610
01:03:22,800 --> 01:03:26,190
we are not going to go through every single metric and just want to share that that will be available after tonight for the community.

611
01:03:29,895 --> 01:03:32,850
just to recall for our community, the purpose of our district progress report,

612
01:03:35,950 --> 01:03:35,950
it is a summary of data that this district has identified that we need to monitor,

613
01:03:41,345 --> 01:03:44,420
that is in alignment with our board policy. Our board policy talks about progress over time.

614
01:03:48,120 --> 01:03:51,690
what you'll see in each of the metrics that we are talking about, we are looking at where we've been and where we want to go.

615
01:03:55,995 --> 01:03:58,440
the actual data past, present, and then targets for the future.

616
01:04:01,290 --> 01:04:04,935
that really allows us to year to year, look at the actions that we're taking for each of the metrics,

617
01:04:08,505 --> 01:04:11,415
and then ask the questions about their effectiveness, celebrate the things that are working,

618
01:04:13,455 --> 01:04:13,455
and then talk about where we need to maybe adjust in areas that are not working.

619
01:04:18,000 --> 01:04:19,950
as a few trustees, called out just a little bit ago about some of our metrics.

620
01:04:22,770 --> 01:04:25,650
those are areas that through our budget development process, you can expect us to be coming back and talking

621
01:04:27,840 --> 01:04:30,120
to you about what we're learning, about what we've tried, and maybe where we think we need to head next with your support if that

622
01:04:33,900 --> 01:04:33,900
is something that you believe is what is necessary.

623
01:04:38,325 --> 01:04:41,280
our theory of action is really about our student success, and I'm going to hand it over so that stephen can talk about

624
01:04:45,750 --> 01:04:45,750
the more technical layers of how our dpr aligns with other metrics and dashboards.

625
01:04:51,930 --> 01:04:55,530
we started the dpr prior to the california dashboard being released. We have that interim internal document prior to the state's new system coming out.

626
01:05:01,665 --> 01:05:04,290
it was our way of being transparent with our community about where we were for all of our major student groups,

627
01:05:08,790 --> 01:05:08,790
and we could have those very real conversations.

628
01:05:14,720 --> 01:05:14,720
>> thank you and good evening. As angela mentioned,

629
01:05:19,485 --> 01:05:21,420
you really want to feature some opportunity to see how much alignment we've been able to achieve across multiple plans.

630
01:05:24,600 --> 01:05:28,530
it's fortuitous that this evening happens to have the mid-year update for the lcap, also the california school dashboard board report,

631
01:05:30,855 --> 01:05:32,130
and the district ares report, which you see here are three of these four aligned pieces that we want to feature.

632
01:05:37,110 --> 01:05:40,965
the fourth is what we're calling the dart, which is a new tool, which is the district accountability and recognition tool,

633
01:05:43,755 --> 01:05:47,220
and we'll speak a little more about that. But that's really an internal tool that we're using to do some of the same work at the site level.

634
01:05:49,665 --> 01:05:52,065
we're taking these district-level goals, metrics and bringing that down to the site to

635
01:05:54,210 --> 01:05:56,265
really recognize where sites are having excellence, but also hold sites accountable for improvement.

636
01:05:58,600 --> 01:06:00,560
again, the goal here is alignments. We want to show that as these four pieces locked together and we move forward,

637
01:06:04,700 --> 01:06:07,730
we have different ways of looking whether it's suspension rate, graduation rate, chronic absenteeism,

638
01:06:09,980 --> 01:06:12,205
and monitoring our progress. A little bit on the dart, since this is the first time we mentioned it here in the room.

639
01:06:16,680 --> 01:06:16,680
it really was devised primarily to celebrate excellence.

640
01:06:21,510 --> 01:06:24,045
we want the dart to be something where when a site receives the dart, it's really this honor,

641
01:06:27,300 --> 01:06:29,865
and that they'll carry that forward with them in that coming year, but also strive towards it in the following year if they weren't able to receive.

642
01:06:34,245 --> 01:06:36,360
it's going to be looking at again, very similar types of metrics,

643
01:06:39,270 --> 01:06:39,270
and it's going to emphasize a couple of really key things, growth alongside status.

644
01:06:44,325 --> 01:06:47,880
a school that may not have historically as high achievement. If they're moving that needle and they're taking leaps and bounds for their student,

645
01:06:51,885 --> 01:06:54,300
they will be eligible to earn that dart just as well as a school that continues to have excellent outcomes.

646
01:06:57,060 --> 01:06:58,965
but we also want to have that be balanced. We need to see academic excellence and academic progress,

647
01:07:01,965 --> 01:07:05,250
but also in that engagement and social-emotional area. You can see here on the gold or left side where I'm pointing my left hand.

648
01:07:09,960 --> 01:07:11,745
then also over here on the blue, we have those balanced metrics,

649
01:07:14,085 --> 01:07:17,565
and we think about turning two submarine keys. You need to have both pieces to be able to earn that dart.

650
01:07:21,260 --> 01:07:24,915
this is just showing how much alignment they've been able to achieve. If you look at the dpr,

651
01:07:26,610 --> 01:07:28,155
the lcap, and the dart, you can see the metrics really are lockstep with each other in the furthest right column.

652
01:07:33,270 --> 01:07:33,270
as you know, the california school dashboard has a smaller subset of indicators,

653
01:07:37,455 --> 01:07:39,675
and those are all represented here as well. This is not the extent of everything the dpr,

654
01:07:42,285 --> 01:07:45,500
but it is showing how closely they are aligned. Of course, the lcap goals, which are,

655
01:07:49,020 --> 01:07:52,800
of course, aligned to our strategic plan, guide the dpr as well. As has been the case in the past,

656
01:07:54,825 --> 01:07:58,710
we feature alignment to our first three lcap goals and show some of those recent successes and achievements and those efforts that are in progress.

657
01:08:03,470 --> 01:08:06,795
last but not least, just at a very high level, you saw the dashboard report earlier.

658
01:08:08,610 --> 01:08:11,730
we did want to acknowledge that we see that alignment in the dpr and we've had some great successes recently.

659
01:08:15,090 --> 01:08:17,445
but we know that as was mentioned earlier, that doesn't mean we've reached all of our goals.

660
01:08:19,635 --> 01:08:23,205
we've seen some really good movement in terms of our color ratings on the dashboard, but underneath that, we know that there's

661
01:08:24,930 --> 01:08:24,930
student groups and some of those areas we still need to improve fighter.

662
01:08:29,720 --> 01:08:29,720
with what, I believe I'm going to be passing off to dr. Seifer who I think it's

663
01:08:35,370 --> 01:08:37,200
impossible to overstate how much she's put into the architecture of what you're going to see,

664
01:08:40,560 --> 01:08:43,490
we're very excited to feature this new tool. >> hi there. I am very excited because I was here when the first dpr was created

665
01:08:48,810 --> 01:08:51,045
and I still have it framed in my home because it was a lot of work and I absolutely love that it exists.

666
01:08:53,640 --> 01:08:57,570
but we're moving electronic, which I will show you some of the features of it as we go through the live presentation of it.

667
01:08:59,985 --> 01:09:01,515
but this is just a quick overview. You'll notice if you've seen the district progress report in the past,

668
01:09:04,320 --> 01:09:08,115
it looks very similar. There's going to be a drop-down for the metric name, still the description, the actions in progress,

669
01:09:10,740 --> 01:09:12,615
the overall our student groups. Then down at the bottom, we've added what sites are included in what grade levels.

670
01:09:16,230 --> 01:09:16,230
it's really transparent about who this is pertaining to.

671
01:09:20,520 --> 01:09:22,680
that's just a brief overview. Now, we're going to look at for the metrics live.

672
01:09:25,260 --> 01:09:27,960
this is the first time that anybody has seen it outside of cabinet and a few people in here.

673
01:09:30,840 --> 01:09:34,130
I'm really excited to share it. There it goes. This will be on our website.

674
01:09:37,995 --> 01:09:40,530
there's a whole new district carbs report website. This is available in english and spanish,

675
01:09:42,945 --> 01:09:45,120
and it is live right now. This is the grad rate.

676
01:09:47,010 --> 01:09:47,010
you can see it's just a one-time end of the year where it's reported,

677
01:09:52,220 --> 01:09:54,380
and you can see the additional actions. You can scroll because some of our metrics do have quite a few actions,

678
01:09:57,725 --> 01:09:59,615
and then down by student groups. You can actually hover over and see a bigger picture of it.

679
01:10:03,055 --> 01:10:05,925
I'm going to show you another one. I also want to celebrate our graduate going up.

680
01:10:08,865 --> 01:10:11,550
we're going to go down to these are alphabetical. We're going to look at reading diagnostic ird because it

681
01:10:14,880 --> 01:10:14,880
is metric that we collect three times a year.

682
01:10:19,410 --> 01:10:19,410
we created this cool little fall mid-year spring filter.

683
01:10:25,695 --> 01:10:29,670
you can hover over still, so you can see fall, mid-year spring, so it really pops out really easily,

684
01:10:31,170 --> 01:10:34,110
but you can also click on fall and it'll just show you fall. You can now look fall to fall,

685
01:10:36,330 --> 01:10:38,085
or if you reset that here, you can look how we're doing fall to mid-year to spring,

686
01:10:40,470 --> 01:10:43,905
and you can see that growth over time in both ways. We used to do just fall or just spring or fall to spring.

687
01:10:47,610 --> 01:10:50,565
now we can see it all. It's really cool. Then we're going to look at one of our co-vitality ones.

688
01:10:55,605 --> 01:10:58,185
we're going to look at perceptions of connecting grade 8. I want to show you this one because you can see

689
01:11:00,870 --> 01:11:03,870
right now that there's 2022 and '23 and '23, '24 spring results, but we're now in the administration window four co-vitality.

690
01:11:08,805 --> 01:11:11,700
the cool part about this being electronic as soon as those are done, we can analyze them and put them up.

691
01:11:13,410 --> 01:11:15,540
in a couple of weeks, data could be available. We don't have to wait till june to print it all

692
01:11:17,910 --> 01:11:20,445
out and report it to the board before we get those results. There's a few metrics that we can actually update live as we get data,

693
01:11:24,375 --> 01:11:26,085
which is going to be really cool. You can also see the increase here spring to spring fall to fall.

694
01:11:30,510 --> 01:11:30,510
I'm just going to show you one more because there's another cool feature that I love.

695
01:11:35,445 --> 01:11:35,445
the chronic absenteeism rate as we're watching it every day.

696
01:11:40,445 --> 01:11:43,955
we actually put this box here that'll give you a snapshot. This is how we're looking now as we're trying to reach our target that's listed here.

697
01:11:48,850 --> 01:11:50,370
last year, at the end of the year, we're at 23% right now we're at 19.5,

698
01:11:53,100 --> 01:11:55,500
and we can continually update that as snapshots and update that little caption as we get more data.

699
01:11:59,400 --> 01:12:02,205
it's just really neat, I think. I'm excited about it, just to see everything.

700
01:12:04,425 --> 01:12:06,420
and then if you want to reset everything, there's just a reset filters goes back to grade 8.

701
01:12:09,555 --> 01:12:11,385
all of them rested. It's really neat. I'm going to pop back. Thank you, kadisa.

702
01:12:18,140 --> 01:12:18,140
next steps, we're launching this whole new web page was

703
01:12:22,890 --> 01:12:22,890
created and both links for english and spanish are on there, and that is launched.

704
01:12:27,345 --> 01:12:30,495
we're going to continue monitoring the progress of those assessment results. Anytime we do I ready,

705
01:12:32,520 --> 01:12:33,810
I excel or co-vitality, we can immediately put those up there as soon as we've analyzed them, so I have to wait.

706
01:12:38,145 --> 01:12:40,170
then based on all of our progress, we have that target that's listed there and we're going to continue to monitor that.

707
01:12:43,845 --> 01:12:46,860
is that a target that maybe we need to change if we've already reached it or if we need a new target set?

708
01:12:50,640 --> 01:12:52,980
then we're going to continue, like stephen said, to use all four of these to recognize growth.

709
01:12:55,545 --> 01:12:58,230
we really want to bring it down to the site level and make sure that they know they're appreciate for all their hard work,

710
01:13:01,335 --> 01:13:01,335
and then also look for rooms for improvement. Any questions?

711
01:13:07,155 --> 01:13:09,735
>> I don't have any public comment here on this item, but I will say, appreciate the transparency.

712
01:13:12,240 --> 01:13:15,330
I appreciate that it's public. I appreciate that it's interactive. We live in an era of data,

713
01:13:16,905 --> 01:13:19,005
and we've never been afraid to share our. See if there's any other questions,

714
01:13:21,180 --> 01:13:23,580
comments, trustees, trustee morrow. >> I just have one question. Thank you for the presentation.

715
01:13:27,390 --> 01:13:30,795
I'm really looking forward to it being fully online. As I'm sure, a lot of people will.

716
01:13:34,035 --> 01:13:34,035
my question is, could someone if they're assuming that they're on

717
01:13:41,340 --> 01:13:45,000
a browser that can do this related to language translation just because so many languages are spoken on in this district?

718
01:13:48,990 --> 01:13:48,990
could someone do like google translate this page for using this online tool?

719
01:13:56,130 --> 01:13:58,710
>> the entire web page can be translated because it's through final site so that can be translated.

720
01:14:01,980 --> 01:14:04,860
I don't know about the actual dpr though. I mean, you could see the numbers.

721
01:14:07,020 --> 01:14:09,000
>> the data points. >> the data points. But maybe I'll look into seeing if

722
01:14:12,180 --> 01:14:15,585
maybe we can come up with a table then of the metrics that can be translated. >> we can provide an update.

723
01:14:17,570 --> 01:14:19,005
>> thank you. >> thank you. Trustee harden, I'm sorry, I can't see.

724
01:14:27,650 --> 01:14:29,700
>> [inaudible]. >> really I'm playing with it online right now.

725
01:14:32,280 --> 01:14:36,030
>> nice. >> it's really cool. Nice job on this. >> thanks.

726
01:14:37,005 --> 01:14:40,935
>> thank you. >> thank you. >> I'm sorry. >> I can see sorry. Thank you, president grant.

727
01:14:44,355 --> 01:14:44,355
first of all, thank you for such information.

728
01:14:48,570 --> 01:14:51,420
thank you for the ry. I know it works. My son challenges me not to do it,

729
01:14:53,340 --> 01:14:55,770
but I know it works. Thank you for that data. I have just one question.

730
01:14:58,140 --> 01:14:58,140
how are we measuring the parent engagement or the community engagement?

731
01:15:03,510 --> 01:15:03,510
how are we measuring that?

732
01:15:09,590 --> 01:15:13,080
>> I would say that the metrics that are identified in the dpr were identified several years ago,

733
01:15:17,190 --> 01:15:17,190
and that has not been one of the specific metrics that's called out here.

734
01:15:22,065 --> 01:15:25,080
I would say through our lcap process. It's transparent and public.

735
01:15:27,480 --> 01:15:31,380
we talk about all the opportunities to engage families and get their input on the progress that we're

736
01:15:33,780 --> 01:15:36,855
making with all the priorities that we are investing in as a district. While it may not be in this report,

737
01:15:38,535 --> 01:15:41,580
it is in another accessible place publicly. >> I believe it's also addressed in the dart,

738
01:15:43,665 --> 01:15:43,665
that we have things aligned with one of our goals,

739
01:15:48,075 --> 01:15:48,075
1-4, and so we could show further alignment in there as well.

740
01:15:53,370 --> 01:15:56,790
>> thank you so much. Thank you. >> thank you. Thank you.

741
01:15:57,975 --> 01:15:57,975
>> next up, we have our surplus property process. There's a report.

742
01:16:03,045 --> 01:16:06,150
deputy superintendent. Bin will lead us through this presentation. Again, like the prior item,

743
01:16:07,200 --> 01:16:10,770
there's no action being requested of trustees this evening. >> good evening again. This is an informational presentation only,

744
01:16:17,790 --> 01:16:19,725
and I'll have some other verbal disclaimers. There are related action items later,

745
01:16:22,875 --> 01:16:26,385
but that is to set the stage for the potential for surplus property. In this moment, we do not have surplus property,

746
01:16:29,475 --> 01:16:33,330
but if we conduct a potential sale of a property, that would be considered surplus.

747
01:16:37,960 --> 01:16:40,715
so the objective of this presentation, I'm going to share information about surplus rural property.

748
01:16:43,085 --> 01:16:46,400
specifically this building, 1901 arena boulevard, sacramento, should the board approve at a future date,

749
01:16:50,015 --> 01:16:52,505
the relocation of the education center. And again, that would be at a future date and approval of the board.

750
01:16:56,405 --> 01:16:59,480
again, this is all contingent, but I was setting the stage for the possibilities of a relocation of the education center.

751
01:17:04,150 --> 01:17:04,150
the presentation is not about any particular school property.

752
01:17:08,570 --> 01:17:11,270
no school site property is in discussion regarding this particular information presentation.

753
01:17:13,865 --> 01:17:16,595
it is specifically for 1901 arena boulevard. The district owns real property and real property is

754
01:17:19,760 --> 01:17:19,760
really basically a piece of land that we own with or without buildings.

755
01:17:23,945 --> 01:17:25,940
that may no longer be needed. If there is a potential to move this office to another building,

756
01:17:30,065 --> 01:17:32,240
we may no longer need this building, and all of that is subject to board approval,

757
01:17:34,355 --> 01:17:34,355
and also subject to the laws and regulations regarding public surplus property,

758
01:17:40,460 --> 01:17:40,460
which lena rothenberger will also provide information in just a few moments.

759
01:17:45,200 --> 01:17:48,015
why this information and why now? Based on trustee feedback and direction and seeking possibilities.

760
01:17:53,950 --> 01:17:55,525
again, that's a possibility. There's been no action brought to the board and there's

761
01:17:58,630 --> 01:18:02,025
been no purchase sale agreement of any other property at this time. This is just exploration.

762
01:18:03,650 --> 01:18:05,630
nsd is considering purchasing a new education center building located just a few blocks down the road,

763
01:18:09,320 --> 01:18:11,990
its 2101 arena boulevard. With this property, this new location can provide

764
01:18:16,085 --> 01:18:20,045
larger and more accessible teacher and staff training facilities, larger and more accessible public meeting spaces.

765
01:18:22,880 --> 01:18:24,590
imagine a year from now, having all of our classified staff and families as we celebrate that recognition,

766
01:18:31,895 --> 01:18:31,895
a larger space for families to all gather in one location and staff.

767
01:18:37,370 --> 01:18:40,340
a more central and accessible welcome center location for family community services, including community schools.

768
01:18:43,355 --> 01:18:43,355
this possibility could include more conference rooms, staff collaboration spaces,

769
01:18:48,050 --> 01:18:52,030
and additional parking for our public and our staff, address future growth needs.

770
01:18:54,040 --> 01:18:57,010
as a growing district, we are hitting the capacity of this current building without major and significant renovations and upgrades.

771
01:19:03,480 --> 01:19:07,415
this particular property that we're exploring is right in and next to innovation park and one of our future school sites,

772
01:19:12,170 --> 01:19:15,080
which is located right here our arena parson. So just for context,

773
01:19:17,555 --> 01:19:20,195
for trustees as a reminder and the audience, this is where we currently are right in this moment,

774
01:19:23,345 --> 01:19:23,345
1901 arena boulevard, and the property we are looking at is 20101 arena boulevard.

775
01:19:30,845 --> 01:19:34,295
it's been recently renovated and well maintained. It's an ideal market time right now to

776
01:19:36,980 --> 01:19:40,565
purchase and sell property in the commercial real estate space. The service center will remain at its current location,

777
01:19:44,405 --> 01:19:48,290
but a recommendation for upgrading and renovating that facility as well would be recommended to the board along with an allocation of funding.

778
01:19:52,310 --> 01:19:52,310
it's not just a new building for the education center,

779
01:19:57,500 --> 01:19:59,645
but also for a service center as well. That's also the plan for future growth.

780
01:20:03,250 --> 01:20:05,705
and as I mentioned before, if that were to occur and the board approves the purchase of a future property,

781
01:20:11,435 --> 01:20:11,435
we would have to go through what's required under compliance requirements for

782
01:20:15,725 --> 01:20:15,725
how do we deal with this surplus property of the district?

783
01:20:20,210 --> 01:20:20,210
and it's outlined in california education code and the surplus land act.

784
01:20:25,100 --> 01:20:29,075
and within both of those, there are specific requirements, and today's meeting is just information and kind of sets the stage and informs

785
01:20:33,050 --> 01:20:33,050
trustees in the public what are next steps for this particular piece of property,

786
01:20:37,970 --> 01:20:41,000
should the board approve at a future date, a purchase for another piece of property.

787
01:20:44,710 --> 01:20:47,600
thank you. Good evening. I'll try to make this fun.

788
01:20:49,820 --> 01:20:51,335
it's an overview. I'm not an expert and the matter will be advised by legal counsel,

789
01:20:54,770 --> 01:20:57,200
but as bill mentioned, is compliance-heavy, so we're just informing the board of some of the steps that it takes and

790
01:21:01,370 --> 01:21:01,370
just trying to be prepared and ready that if the board should take action,

791
01:21:06,275 --> 01:21:09,410
we've done all the compliance pieces and done them correctly. An overview of the process is identifying the property,

792
01:21:12,260 --> 01:21:12,260
which bill identified, establishing a 711 committee,

793
01:21:16,340 --> 01:21:19,940
which I'll go into detail. But that helps advise the board and it also looks at all of the components that are required.

794
01:21:22,955 --> 01:21:26,585
it would be declaring this as a potential surplus property, and I'll explain why that's an important part of the process.

795
01:21:29,885 --> 01:21:32,660
and then required offers the public notices, competitive bidding, and other considerations.

796
01:21:34,670 --> 01:21:37,580
so I'll go over all of that for you guys. Briefly. But if you have questions, let me know.

797
01:21:40,265 --> 01:21:42,740
so identifying the property. One of the things that they'll look at is,

798
01:21:44,810 --> 01:21:48,140
could this ed center be used for different purposes. Because it's not zoned for like housing and it's also not dsa approved.

799
01:21:54,050 --> 01:21:56,030
it can't be used for classrooms, stuff like that. It's only as an education center.

800
01:21:58,055 --> 01:21:58,055
when we have a 711 committee they'll review all of that information and

801
01:22:03,880 --> 01:22:06,670
look at all the components about the site to see if we could potentially declare it surplus.

802
01:22:09,830 --> 01:22:09,830
a 711 committee is an advisory committee for the board,

803
01:22:14,405 --> 01:22:14,405
and to advise the board whenever

804
01:22:18,740 --> 01:22:18,740
an entity like ourselves is going to sell or lease property that we own.

805
01:22:24,305 --> 01:22:24,305
the committee is composed of 7-11 members,

806
01:22:29,345 --> 01:22:29,345
and there are certain components that each member of the committee has

807
01:22:34,550 --> 01:22:36,950
to meet to make sure that we have a diverse committee that's educated and able to inform the board,

808
01:22:40,535 --> 01:22:42,650
and they'll determine if the property could be surplus and make that recommendation to the board.

809
01:22:47,555 --> 01:22:51,200
so just briefly, 7-11 members, we get applications, we get a committee,

810
01:22:53,090 --> 01:22:54,500
we look at scoring matrix, and we pick the best like people that represent

811
01:22:58,220 --> 01:23:02,060
our community based off of age, ethnicity, and socioeconomic class as well as business owners,

812
01:23:04,970 --> 01:23:06,695
those who know about real estate, construction, stuff like that, teachers,

813
01:23:09,635 --> 01:23:09,635
people in our community that can help advise.

814
01:23:13,895 --> 01:23:17,045
we will provide them information about enrollment, about the property, about costs,

815
01:23:19,100 --> 01:23:21,410
pricing, reason, all of that for them to review so that they can make a sound recommendation.

816
01:23:27,640 --> 01:23:30,245
none of this is committal. This is just a review process where they'll make the recommendation based off

817
01:23:34,130 --> 01:23:38,000
of all of the information that we'll provide to them, and the board can decide to declare the plot property surplus,

818
01:23:43,490 --> 01:23:46,145
say that we want to sell it, say that we want to lease it, or there's other considerations where there could

819
01:23:48,380 --> 01:23:51,935
be options for joint occupancy, other things like that. Everything's on the table as far as what the committee will

820
01:23:54,170 --> 01:23:57,400
review before they make the recommendation to the board. But as we said,

821
01:24:00,050 --> 01:24:03,755
there's a lot of I'm not doing a very good job making this fun, am I sorry. There's a lot of compliance involved with it.

822
01:24:06,950 --> 01:24:06,950
so we can declare the property as exempt surplus land in some cases,

823
01:24:14,660 --> 01:24:18,560
and I'll go over a little bit some of the requirements for that. The nailor act, for example,

824
01:24:20,825 --> 01:24:24,110
is if the property is used for recreational purposes, it requires that we give other agencies like the city that has

825
01:24:29,480 --> 01:24:29,480
recreational districts priority so that open space is preserved in the area.

826
01:24:35,825 --> 01:24:38,990
but it's not recreational. Some of the other statutory notices that are required is notice

827
01:24:43,220 --> 01:24:46,790
to different government agencies, notice to charters, notice to anyone that is also an agency like ourself to give them an opportunity to

828
01:24:51,740 --> 01:24:54,470
provide an offer and negotiate with the district sort of first before we go to a competitive bidding process.

829
01:24:58,870 --> 01:24:58,870
all the mandatory notices that we will have to do the local planning agency.

830
01:25:06,940 --> 01:25:10,310
so if we get to the point where we give all of our notices and nobody necessarily wants to buy the property,

831
01:25:13,835 --> 01:25:15,170
no other government agency, anything like that, the board could adopt a resolution by two-thirds vote after

832
01:25:20,660 --> 01:25:23,225
the getting the 711 advisory committee recommendation to declare it exempt or surplus land.

833
01:25:27,190 --> 01:25:27,190
if we do that, then we go to the competitive bidding process where the board could say,

834
01:25:32,705 --> 01:25:34,925
this is the minimum that I would take for it. This is what I want for someone that moves in or any other kind of considerations,

835
01:25:39,050 --> 01:25:41,060
and then we put it out to notice for everyone and go through a sort of a competitive bidding process.

836
01:25:43,955 --> 01:25:43,955
the board would get sealed bids and then open them publicly, review them.

837
01:25:50,405 --> 01:25:53,930
and again, they could reject all bids, they could accept a bid. They could accept an oral bid if they so chose.

838
01:25:59,950 --> 01:26:03,035
then there's some exceptions for the process. Like I mentioned, like the nailor act,

839
01:26:04,730 --> 01:26:06,650
if there's anything recreational. We could apply for a state board of education waiver

840
01:26:09,995 --> 01:26:13,640
if we didn't because this is an educational center. It's not for classrooms, it's not for housing.

841
01:26:16,720 --> 01:26:18,820
it's not stuff like that. There's a lot of the red tape that we can get through if we went through that process.

842
01:26:21,190 --> 01:26:21,190
but basically, it's very involved process,

843
01:26:26,720 --> 01:26:26,720
but we have thought through each step of it and just taking a lot of action

844
01:26:31,430 --> 01:26:31,430
to be prepared in case the board should decide to take action and want to go this route.

845
01:26:37,960 --> 01:26:41,780
thank you. One of the other pieces on the exceptions is the possibility of a land exchange or property exchange.

846
01:26:45,075 --> 01:26:45,075
and so that may be a possibility with the property that we're exploring,

847
01:26:49,465 --> 01:26:49,465
an exchange of property through that process at fair market value,

848
01:26:54,890 --> 01:26:58,775
and that's all subject to negotiation and also subject to board approval. So those are possibilities through

849
01:27:01,160 --> 01:27:01,160
this compliance requirement of how to deal with surplus property as we move forward,

850
01:27:06,710 --> 01:27:06,710
at the same time, explore another opportunity, another piece of property.

851
01:27:11,900 --> 01:27:14,720
all right. I not seen any public comment on this item.

852
01:27:16,700 --> 01:27:19,595
so questions, comments, trustees. Can we go back to the slide prior to the 711,

853
01:27:24,555 --> 01:27:24,555
the identifying the property consideration and planning?

854
01:27:29,310 --> 01:27:31,420
and I might have missed it, but we have the political aspects.

855
01:27:34,240 --> 01:27:37,395
can you go over that a bit for me, please? Yeah. It usually comes to when there's classrooms,

856
01:27:42,170 --> 01:27:42,170
the different components that can come into declaring classrooms as surplus.

857
01:27:47,870 --> 01:27:47,870
there's definitely a lot of considerations as far as anything that could be political.

858
01:27:53,300 --> 01:27:53,300
did I explain that? Yeah. Usually, it comes to classrooms.

859
01:27:59,020 --> 01:28:01,280
trustee moore. And I have one process-related question.

860
01:28:04,040 --> 01:28:04,040
so with one of the possible options of the land exchange,

861
01:28:09,455 --> 01:28:09,455
what process would in terms of all the sequence of events that have to happen afterwards,

862
01:28:15,590 --> 01:28:15,590
would apply to that would that count as selling?

863
01:28:20,060 --> 01:28:20,060
no. So actually, if we were able to negotiate a land exchange at fair market value,

864
01:28:26,705 --> 01:28:26,705
we could potentially not have to go through a lot of the process.

865
01:28:31,805 --> 01:28:35,495
so it would still come to the board as an approval and they would set their minimum maximum and all of that.

866
01:28:39,215 --> 01:28:42,905
and it would be instead of a purchase and sale agreement, a purchase and exchange agreement. Thank you.

867
01:28:45,130 --> 01:28:47,465
trustee harden. You mentioned when we were looking at exempt surplus land,

868
01:28:51,605 --> 01:28:54,860
you mentioned that for example, it could go to the city. Can you give other examples on who would be eligible for it?

869
01:28:58,130 --> 01:29:01,220
city, county, recreation districts. One of the agencies that we notify is like the housing act to make sure that there's

870
01:29:05,750 --> 01:29:05,750
no opportunity for housing. That's that's pretty much.

871
01:29:13,040 --> 01:29:14,930
that's good. Thank you so much. I appreciate it. State.

872
01:29:18,970 --> 01:29:22,310
all right. It seems like a very comprehensive process and a lot to do before we get to that point.

873
01:29:23,990 --> 01:29:25,220
so thank you so much, and I think bill has another presentation.

874
01:29:29,920 --> 01:29:33,905
that's connected to this one. So next up is finance and options for property acquisition,

875
01:29:37,430 --> 01:29:40,370
deputy superintendent bill, will lead us for this presentation. Again, no action is requested, right?

876
01:29:42,470 --> 01:29:45,275
these are all informational reports here. Thank you, president grant.

877
01:29:47,090 --> 01:29:49,790
again, just to reiterate for the audience, no action required for this presentation,

878
01:29:52,100 --> 01:29:52,100
information only in preparation for the possibility of a purchase of a future building.

879
01:29:58,415 --> 01:29:58,415
joining me tonight is keith weaver with government financial services,

880
01:30:02,630 --> 01:30:05,540
who's been a long-time financial advisor for the district, so he will also provide some additional information.

881
01:30:08,375 --> 01:30:12,185
as we look at financing options, there's three ways to borrow money. As a reminder to trustees,

882
01:30:13,640 --> 01:30:16,655
we can do short-term anticipation notes, tax revenue anticipation notes,

883
01:30:18,200 --> 01:30:20,405
or grant anticipation notes, bonds are possibilities, and

884
01:30:23,780 --> 01:30:26,975
then lease financing options and through different mechanisms, lease purchase financing cops,

885
01:30:29,405 --> 01:30:31,865
which we may be familiar with, and then lease-leaseback financing.

886
01:30:34,730 --> 01:30:34,730
lease financing overview, lease purchases can finance property and equipment,

887
01:30:39,770 --> 01:30:42,470
financed by the bank or a lease financing company, typically less than 20 million and then less than 20 years in repayment cycle.

888
01:30:48,560 --> 01:30:50,630
then there's the cops, and those can go longer up to 40 years.

889
01:30:53,555 --> 01:30:55,130
we've had experience with those, but we generally pay those off within five years.

890
01:30:57,665 --> 01:31:01,610
that's the springboard launching or building a new school or adding new classroom buildings and capitalizing on escalating construction costs.

891
01:31:07,340 --> 01:31:07,340
then with the potential for international tariffs,

892
01:31:11,525 --> 01:31:15,485
just keep in mind that could also impact our construction costs moving forward. Lease-leaseback financing model is included as part of the lease-leaseback construction,

893
01:31:19,850 --> 01:31:22,010
so we've done that delivery method as well. For this particular potential purchase,

894
01:31:25,355 --> 01:31:25,355
we would be recommending a lease purchasing finance because it would be a shorter term.

895
01:31:30,760 --> 01:31:33,680
lower upfront financing costs, lower annual debt administration expenses,

896
01:31:36,245 --> 01:31:36,245
and then flexible repayment sources.

897
01:31:41,140 --> 01:31:43,790
payment considerations. In our cops in the past,

898
01:31:45,845 --> 01:31:47,330
we couldn't pay them off early. We'd have to wait two to three years before we could start payment.

899
01:31:50,135 --> 01:31:51,980
with this particular recommendation, a lease purchase finance,

900
01:31:54,410 --> 01:31:54,410
we can start as early as one year to repay that or pay it off altogether.

901
01:31:59,600 --> 01:31:59,600
that avoids estate or interest costs into the future.

902
01:32:05,020 --> 01:32:05,020
so as we take a look at lease financing or lease purchase option.

903
01:32:12,140 --> 01:32:12,140
one of the items that I do want to call out is government financial services,

904
01:32:18,560 --> 01:32:22,550
I've asked them to take a look at a low range $8 million and where we can leverage additional in-house dollars for that purchase,

905
01:32:27,095 --> 01:32:28,880
as high as $14 million, where we can pay off a potential purchase with this type of mechanism.

906
01:32:33,770 --> 01:32:33,770
so again, board not taking action tonight,

907
01:32:37,850 --> 01:32:40,010
a recommendation will be brought forward in the future. Should we successfully negotiate

908
01:32:42,905 --> 01:32:42,905
a purchase-sale agreement or a purchase-exchange agreement.

909
01:32:50,420 --> 01:32:50,420
>> so how do we repay that lease purchase possibility?

910
01:32:56,325 --> 01:32:58,530
state funding as a resource. We are in the queue for additional $39,000,000 in reimbursement.

911
01:33:02,535 --> 01:33:04,800
now that prop 2 has passed, we anticipate in the fall 2025 and fall 2026

912
01:33:08,820 --> 01:33:08,820
receiving this $39,000,000 repayment to the district.

913
01:33:12,945 --> 01:33:16,500
developer fees is another funding source that can be used to pay that eight to $14,000,000 lease purchase finance option.

914
01:33:20,700 --> 01:33:24,600
the sale of this property, if we do not exchange this property, the fair market value sale of this property,

915
01:33:27,165 --> 01:33:27,165
the funding can go to help pay off this mechanism, this loan.

916
01:33:32,520 --> 01:33:34,830
a potential future bond measure. If we look at 2026 and write in language regarding

917
01:33:38,220 --> 01:33:42,030
this particular purchase and this potential facility, the bond can also repay this particular lease purchase mechanism.

918
01:33:48,060 --> 01:33:49,950
then also, the general fund is also an option and it could be a combination of any one of these

919
01:33:53,610 --> 01:33:53,610
to repay that eight to $14,000,000 for lack of a better mortgage.

920
01:34:00,470 --> 01:34:00,470
as we consider and the trustees will consider taking action at a future date,

921
01:34:06,315 --> 01:34:08,745
the purchase of a new building. So I'm going to head it off to keith. We were to provide more additional information.

922
01:34:12,630 --> 01:34:15,390
>> hi, good evening. We wanted to share with you some more details about one of the repayment sources that bill mentioned,

923
01:34:19,290 --> 01:34:22,845
which is developer fees. Just to share some context. This is a chart of our developer fee collections,

924
01:34:26,100 --> 01:34:28,725
going back to fiscal year 2015-16, and you can see how much the district received.

925
01:34:30,975 --> 01:34:34,425
it's ranged between about 3 million on the low end, all the way up to about $11,000,000 on the high end with an average of about 6.9 million.

926
01:34:41,175 --> 01:34:44,565
so we've also prepared an estimate of what a lease purchase financing might look like in terms of payments.

927
01:34:48,405 --> 01:34:48,405
this first option here is looking at the low end of the district receiving

928
01:34:52,545 --> 01:34:52,545
$8,000,000 in funding to help toward the purchase.

929
01:34:56,925 --> 01:34:56,925
the borrowing amount would be about 8.1 million including some estimated upfront costs.

930
01:35:01,815 --> 01:35:04,710
and over a 15 year financing term, you can see the estimated payments are just below $800,000.

931
01:35:08,040 --> 01:35:10,410
so we think we've been conservative here, but I think we think $800,000 is

932
01:35:12,480 --> 01:35:12,480
a reasonable annual budget to pay back to receive 8 million.

933
01:35:17,790 --> 01:35:19,680
then at the high end of the range, $14,000,000 would be how much the district would receive,

934
01:35:22,710 --> 01:35:22,710
about a 14.1 million dollar borrowing and over the same financing term of 15 years,

935
01:35:28,890 --> 01:35:28,890
you can see the payments are estimated about 1.4 million.

936
01:35:33,800 --> 01:35:36,660
and so if we were to proceed, just to give you a sense of what the process might look like.

937
01:35:40,500 --> 01:35:40,500
there's two main ways to go about doing a lease purchase financing.

938
01:35:45,060 --> 01:35:46,815
one is a competitive process, where we go out to bid and we ask banks and lenders to give us proposals,

939
01:35:50,565 --> 01:35:52,965
and we select the best proposal. The other option is to pre select a bank or lender upfront and

940
01:35:56,160 --> 01:35:59,100
then negotiate with them on what the costs are going to be, what the interest rate is going to be, etc.

941
01:36:01,560 --> 01:36:01,560
we do look to best practices to help us in the process.

942
01:36:05,625 --> 01:36:08,760
we also look to the district's history. Of competitive bid processes.

943
01:36:11,610 --> 01:36:14,775
you can see here, the district has in this table, a nice, long track record,

944
01:36:16,740 --> 01:36:19,245
of a lot of success with competitive bidding, getting several bids, and having a variety of

945
01:36:22,860 --> 01:36:22,860
different winning banks and lenders who are selected as the winning bid.

946
01:36:27,015 --> 01:36:30,420
so our recommendation would be to continue with the competitive bid process because it's been so successful in the past.

947
01:36:33,810 --> 01:36:37,035
we'd recommend doing it again with this financing. In terms of next steps, again,

948
01:36:39,270 --> 01:36:42,735
it's just information tonight, no actions being asked. We are asking for some bids from banks and

949
01:36:47,040 --> 01:36:47,040
lenders to get a better sense of what the terms might look like,

950
01:36:51,210 --> 01:36:53,550
and we're hoping to have that wrapped up by early next week. And then at the february 19 board meeting,

951
01:36:56,520 --> 01:36:56,520
we'd ask the board to consider taking action to approve moving forward at the financing.

952
01:37:01,485 --> 01:37:03,975
if that's the direction the board would like to go. And then at the march board meeting,

953
01:37:07,875 --> 01:37:11,205
I would be back to share with you how the bid process went, how the financing went,

954
01:37:12,330 --> 01:37:15,750
and where we landed in terms of payments and interest rates and costs and share an update.

955
01:37:19,860 --> 01:37:19,860
and then the funds we'd expect to be available prior to the end of march,

956
01:37:25,710 --> 01:37:25,710
and that would be available to help put toward the property.

957
01:37:32,560 --> 01:37:35,075
one other piece of note on this timeline. This is subject to change.

958
01:37:38,480 --> 01:37:38,480
we are actively looking at that property subject to a purchase sale agreement,

959
01:37:46,920 --> 01:37:50,550
purchase exchange agreement, which would be brought forward here. So while this timeline calls on february 19,

960
01:37:52,920 --> 01:37:56,910
march 19, and march 27, that is subject to change. But this gives you an idea of what the timeline may look

961
01:37:59,550 --> 01:37:59,550
like as we take a look at next steps based on direction.

962
01:38:05,750 --> 01:38:05,750
then one other piece on competitive bidding.

963
01:38:11,640 --> 01:38:14,790
the board recently approved a refinance. We are in a good fiscal position.

964
01:38:16,740 --> 01:38:20,400
we had 13 bids come in for that refinance. So bond rating and our credit rating is positive.

965
01:38:24,210 --> 01:38:24,210
so we anticipated an interest in bidding for this particular lease purchase option,

966
01:38:31,455 --> 01:38:31,455
so wide the board an update at a future meeting.

967
01:38:35,870 --> 01:38:38,760
>> all right. I'm not seeing any public comment on this item, questions, comments, trustees.

968
01:38:42,225 --> 01:38:45,585
it seems pretty clear to me. The board seems. Thank you. I'm sorry.

969
01:38:47,685 --> 01:38:49,170
>> no, was my fault. Can we use cop a lot.

970
01:38:51,810 --> 01:38:53,430
can you just go ahead and explain to the public and people in the audience exactly what that stands for?

971
01:38:56,730 --> 01:38:58,875
>> sure. It's certificates of participation. It's a type of loan it's usually structured up to 40 years.

972
01:39:04,140 --> 01:39:04,140
and so it's another loan option for districts to consider.

973
01:39:09,975 --> 01:39:13,880
>> thank you very much. Appreciate that. >> all right. Thank you.

974
01:39:16,845 --> 01:39:20,280
next up, we have our action items, action item a as present and approved the 2025-2026 enrollment projections,

975
01:39:25,800 --> 01:39:28,650
and staffing associate superintendent doug on chief academic officer angela herrera will lead us through this item. All right.

976
01:39:34,575 --> 01:39:34,575
>> happy to be here. President grant, trustees, superintendent.

977
01:39:38,820 --> 01:39:42,360
and staff and everybody that's here in the audience watching. This is our annual staffing enrollment projections and staffing.

978
01:39:49,575 --> 01:39:49,575
a lot of work has gone into this with the rd team with outside entities.

979
01:39:54,195 --> 01:39:57,120
but at the end of the day, it's our best guess of what we think is going to happen based on multiple factors.

980
01:40:01,230 --> 01:40:01,230
tonight, we're going to share what those enrollment projections look like at this time,

981
01:40:06,000 --> 01:40:08,880
and then if there's any preliminary certificated and classified staffing adjustments for your approval.

982
01:40:12,825 --> 01:40:12,825
so I want to start off just by sharing that we do look at multiple analysis.

983
01:40:18,090 --> 01:40:21,105
we look at trend year over year trend data. We also work with a third party demographer who is in

984
01:40:25,365 --> 01:40:25,365
close contact with the city and county as far as who's pulling permits to build homes.

985
01:40:29,610 --> 01:40:33,000
what types of homes are being built, whether they generate students or are they for young professionals who are just starting out that don't have kids yet,

986
01:40:37,095 --> 01:40:37,095
that situation, which there's actually a lot of that going on in the tomas right now.

987
01:40:41,280 --> 01:40:41,280
so even though we see a lot of housing condo type growth,

988
01:40:45,945 --> 01:40:49,350
they're not necessarily the type that are generating a lot of student growth. But it is something that we watch

989
01:40:50,955 --> 01:40:54,690
because people have said that the past and then kids show up. It's just something we have to be very vigilant about.

990
01:40:58,200 --> 01:41:01,530
we do anticipate flat enrollment growth or flat enrollment, so we're projecting no growth.

991
01:41:04,290 --> 01:41:04,290
that's just to be conservative last year,

992
01:41:08,580 --> 01:41:10,530
we thought we might grow more than we did. So we just want to be very careful with this.

993
01:41:13,950 --> 01:41:16,740
there's also some staffing adjustments going on. Bill talked earlier about the tk adjustment.

994
01:41:19,395 --> 01:41:21,240
tk is actually expanding three months in eligibility.now that all four year olds are eligible for tk.

995
01:41:24,765 --> 01:41:24,765
and as you saw, the state has now changed the ratio adults to students.

996
01:41:30,135 --> 01:41:33,075
it was 12:01, now it's 10:1. That has some staffing implications there.

997
01:41:36,780 --> 01:41:39,240
also have continued bridge staffing for heredia arriaga school in alignment with past years.

998
01:41:42,750 --> 01:41:46,515
and then although we're not growing in aggregate, special education is still projected to grow

999
01:41:48,360 --> 01:41:50,955
by about three classrooms for next school year. With tonight if approved,

1000
01:41:54,495 --> 01:41:58,050
staffing represents about 85% of our district budget. So it's our single biggest expense.

1001
01:42:02,265 --> 01:42:05,040
so here's a little overview of our plan, consistent with past years.

1002
01:42:07,200 --> 01:42:10,425
like I said, lots of factors, a little bit of volatility last couple of years.

1003
01:42:14,240 --> 01:42:17,310
so context, like I said, the housing growth is continuing.

1004
01:42:19,200 --> 01:42:21,330
heredia arriaga school is now going to go to about 328 kids because it will now include up through second grade for next school year.

1005
01:42:27,660 --> 01:42:29,625
tk, like I said, now it's all students who turned four by september 1.

1006
01:42:32,250 --> 01:42:34,320
it's a whole year of eligibility, which is not actually what it was originally set out to be.

1007
01:42:37,365 --> 01:42:41,340
it's over time morphed into a whole year, which has some implication for other grades around it.

1008
01:42:44,490 --> 01:42:46,485
larry g meeks academy. The enrollment there has declined over the past few years. Makes sense.

1009
01:42:50,175 --> 01:42:52,380
it had its height during the pandemic. Now that we're long past that.

1010
01:42:54,480 --> 01:42:54,480
in fact, the official regulations for that all expired on february 3, just on monday.

1011
01:43:01,260 --> 01:43:05,175
so now, we've definitely passed that mark and enrollments stabilized right into the 150 range.

1012
01:43:09,330 --> 01:43:12,915
then independent charter, we've talked with all of them. They're projecting to be flat.

1013
01:43:14,475 --> 01:43:17,850
they don't have any big projected expansions or anything like that going on. Which makes it a little bit easier for us to project where we might be.

1014
01:43:22,425 --> 01:43:25,410
so if you look at this chart, this is our tk through 12 enrollment projections of where we thought we'd be as of the end of january.

1015
01:43:30,495 --> 01:43:33,195
you can see in the first column, our 2024 census date, that's in october.

1016
01:43:36,315 --> 01:43:38,640
really early october every year, we do what's called our seabed date.

1017
01:43:40,695 --> 01:43:43,410
that's when they take a number and a lot of our funding and our supplemental concentration grant,

1018
01:43:46,860 --> 01:43:46,860
a lot of that's based on who's enrolled at that date, early october.

1019
01:43:51,465 --> 01:43:54,495
so you can see we had 11,029 this year. If you include lura green academy in there,

1020
01:43:56,985 --> 01:43:56,985
which we do for business purposes, we're at 11784.

1021
01:44:01,290 --> 01:44:05,055
then if you include all the charters just under 17,000. However, when you add in preschool,

1022
01:44:07,005 --> 01:44:09,765
when you add in some adult head, things like that, we're right. A good number to have in your head is 17,000 kids in adults students, 17,000 students.

1023
01:44:15,510 --> 01:44:18,480
as you can see, we're projecting zero change. We are actually projecting a drop in preschool enrollment,

1024
01:44:22,425 --> 01:44:25,860
and a lot of that is associated with tk expanding. So there's basically the same number of kids,

1025
01:44:28,755 --> 01:44:32,445
more of them are going to be tk eligible than they were before. We shifting.

1026
01:44:34,500 --> 01:44:38,010
we actually get funded differently for tk than we do for preschool. Preschools funded through first five grant funding,

1027
01:44:40,260 --> 01:44:40,260
tk more of our traditional funding.

1028
01:44:45,680 --> 01:44:49,500
just to throw out there, our third party vendor, consistent with past years.

1029
01:44:51,240 --> 01:44:53,925
they give us a moderate and a conservative projection. Ours, again, this year has fallen in between those two,

1030
01:44:57,480 --> 01:44:57,480
but much closer to their conservative projection.

1031
01:45:02,270 --> 01:45:02,270
there again, that's 17,000 number keep in your head. That's who we serve.

1032
01:45:07,875 --> 01:45:07,875
we do serve charter schools in multiple capacities from grounds, facilities,

1033
01:45:11,910 --> 01:45:11,910
maintenance, nutrition, finance with business with m with bills teams.

1034
01:45:18,150 --> 01:45:20,160
so we are serving well beyond the students that are enrolled in the tomas dependent schools.

1035
01:45:23,640 --> 01:45:26,985
hr as well. In some cases. This is a little graphic we put together to talk

1036
01:45:29,340 --> 01:45:32,055
about the transitional kindergarten expansion. You can see how it's come to be over the last five years.

1037
01:45:36,420 --> 01:45:38,745
this is the last year of expansion. At the end of this year, when school starts,

1038
01:45:41,655 --> 01:45:43,650
it's just going to repeat itself. We are now fully built out with tk.

1039
01:45:46,200 --> 01:45:50,070
it'll just depend each year on how many students we're generating. There's going to continue to be many challenges as we saw, there's some funding,

1040
01:45:54,240 --> 01:45:58,050
things new from the state this year, whether they all get funded or not, that's still to be determined in june.

1041
01:46:00,015 --> 01:46:03,140
we open school early august. It's a long time to wait for june when

1042
01:46:06,330 --> 01:46:08,640
they finalize that budget to see exactly what's going to be there, but we've got to move forward anyway.

1043
01:46:10,335 --> 01:46:12,735
we make preparations. Heredia arriaga school.

1044
01:46:15,345 --> 01:46:15,345
again, we'll be adding second graders into next year.

1045
01:46:19,620 --> 01:46:21,495
however, in the past few years, we've done like we did at american lake and at bannon creek and at jefferson,

1046
01:46:25,110 --> 01:46:28,710
and also at passoverd with bridge staffing where we hired when possible, we hired some teachers early for the subsequent year.

1047
01:46:31,500 --> 01:46:34,890
we'd be looking to possibly hire third grade teachers a year early. If available, the thing about heredia arriaga is the dual immersion teachers,

1048
01:46:39,255 --> 01:46:40,860
much more difficult to come by. If we find one, let's say in october, tonight,

1049
01:46:44,160 --> 01:46:47,775
we're going to ask for the authority to be able to hire up to the teachers we need, the four teachers. If we find someone early, we don't want to pass because it's not march yet.

1050
01:46:51,135 --> 01:46:54,390
and then they go to work in another district, and then we still have a hard time. So we'll be asking for that one more time again. We're able to do that.

1051
01:46:59,505 --> 01:46:59,505
class size reduction with tk now going to ten to one,

1052
01:47:04,965 --> 01:47:04,965
we fall into the slightly different category where we have tk numbers that

1053
01:47:09,000 --> 01:47:10,140
we monitor and then we're going to have our k three class size reduction numbers like we monitor in the past.

1054
01:47:13,845 --> 01:47:13,845
k three still needs to maintain the 24 to one average class size ratio per school.

1055
01:47:19,485 --> 01:47:19,485
there is still approximately a $3,000,000 penalty if we don't meet that ratio.

1056
01:47:25,340 --> 01:47:25,340
despite the ability to go over with language and things,

1057
01:47:30,495 --> 01:47:32,760
we really have to stick to that because there are penalties involved that we don't want to face.

1058
01:47:38,420 --> 01:47:38,420
as of today, we have early retirement notification mou with nta.

1059
01:47:43,905 --> 01:47:47,490
so far two certificated staff have notified us that they're going to be retiring at the end of the year.

1060
01:47:51,375 --> 01:47:53,730
that lets us get out ahead, figure out if who do we need to replace for

1061
01:47:57,810 --> 01:47:57,810
attrition or with all the staffing adjustments and changes, how are we going to be?

1062
01:48:02,655 --> 01:48:05,550
it's really beneficial and that hr can really get out of the gates tomorrow and start recruiting.

1063
01:48:10,910 --> 01:48:13,545
>> for certificated staff, we're looking at the addition of up to four ongoing fte,

1064
01:48:17,085 --> 01:48:18,720
that's full time equivalents, to meet potential expansion needs.

1065
01:48:21,645 --> 01:48:21,645
again, that can include special education staff.

1066
01:48:26,030 --> 01:48:29,190
that allow us to move quickly. The next three slides I've included.

1067
01:48:31,470 --> 01:48:35,370
we have three bucket areas of schools. We have our elementary schools, which include h. Allen hight,

1068
01:48:36,735 --> 01:48:39,315
two rivers, natomas park and witter, and there projected enrollments there.

1069
01:48:41,970 --> 01:48:44,535
we also have our k-8 schools. You can see the ones listed on the left,

1070
01:48:45,990 --> 01:48:48,675
american lakes, heron, jefferson and paso verde. Then bannon creek and larry g. Meeks are clustered together because they share a campus.

1071
01:48:54,450 --> 01:48:57,645
even the larry g. Meeks students aren't on the campus every day. You can see with 634,

1072
01:48:59,760 --> 01:49:02,670
they're fairly in line with american lakes, although, I said, the students aren't on campus every day.

1073
01:49:05,175 --> 01:49:05,175
then heredia arriaga growing each year, about 100 students.

1074
01:49:10,790 --> 01:49:10,790
secondary school projections from discovery,

1075
01:49:15,240 --> 01:49:17,430
intercom, leroy greene, natomas middle, and natomas high, fairly consistent.

1076
01:49:22,840 --> 01:49:26,735
we come to this part where we talk about it's this time of year, march 15th, layoffs.

1077
01:49:30,815 --> 01:49:32,585
you may hear some districts around with uncertainty around the state talking about layoffs.

1078
01:49:35,360 --> 01:49:35,360
we are not looking at any certificated particular service layoffs.

1079
01:49:40,650 --> 01:49:41,940
in fact, we're going to be hiring. Like I said, we have a few people to replace with attrition,

1080
01:49:46,710 --> 01:49:46,710
and people will be definitely moving between schools as we adjust,

1081
01:49:52,970 --> 01:49:56,010
a grade level might have four teachers this year and there's only three in the grade level below it.

1082
01:49:58,380 --> 01:50:00,915
every year, we experience that, there's movement. But we definitely think we'll be definitely out recruiting.

1083
01:50:06,015 --> 01:50:08,880
the same thing with classified. Same thing the last couple of years,

1084
01:50:11,520 --> 01:50:15,180
they have the same march 15th notice timeline. Tk, that 10:1 ratio means we're going to need to hire aids instructional assistance.

1085
01:50:21,180 --> 01:50:24,240
we're going to be out looking for instructional assistance. We also with the special education classes that we're adding,

1086
01:50:28,080 --> 01:50:30,930
each of those classes has two instructional assistants associated with it. We're going to need to hire.

1087
01:50:33,765 --> 01:50:37,425
we're going to be need to move quick to get out there. Tonight, we're asking the board to take

1088
01:50:40,890 --> 01:50:44,595
action to approve our traditional staffing and enrollment, and the ability to go out and hire for certificated fte

1089
01:50:48,840 --> 01:50:51,990
and up to 10 classified instructional assistants for the tk expansion and the special education expansion.

1090
01:50:54,750 --> 01:50:56,610
notice I said up to, it doesn't mean we're going to hire them all right away.

1091
01:50:58,875 --> 01:51:01,620
but if the need arises, we want to move quick instead of having to come back and ask again to come back.

1092
01:51:06,560 --> 01:51:06,560
that's the questions or our action?

1093
01:51:11,280 --> 01:51:13,680
I don't see any public comment. I'm just going to move approval of this item and look

1094
01:51:16,560 --> 01:51:19,800
for a second just for purposes of discussion. >> second that motion. >> seconded by trustee harden,

1095
01:51:21,045 --> 01:51:24,030
but trustee more does have a question. >> I do. I actually, I have two questions.

1096
01:51:26,805 --> 01:51:30,420
two questions. If I can, I'll just ask both of them at the same time.

1097
01:51:31,845 --> 01:51:31,845
>> okay. Get it out [laughter] all right. I'm ready.

1098
01:51:37,130 --> 01:51:40,230
>> my first question is related to well, actually, I'll give you, I think this is the easy one.

1099
01:51:42,960 --> 01:51:45,870
could you define what particular services? >> sure. With certificated staff,

1100
01:51:49,620 --> 01:51:52,305
especially, we have what's called a particular service. Teachers are credentialed in different areas.

1101
01:51:54,495 --> 01:51:54,495
for example, I'm credentialed as an elementary or multiple subject teacher.

1102
01:51:59,355 --> 01:51:59,355
I can't technically go or go teach math at the high school calculus.

1103
01:52:03,480 --> 01:52:05,430
in fact, that would be horrible. [laughter] but let's say we had too many calculus teachers or math teachers.

1104
01:52:14,025 --> 01:52:16,845
I'm picking this because that would never happen. We needed to reduce.

1105
01:52:18,780 --> 01:52:22,335
we would be reducing that particular service. It's a particular service math,

1106
01:52:24,480 --> 01:52:27,615
let's say, secondary math, not all teachers. In the past, for example,

1107
01:52:29,520 --> 01:52:31,935
the state moved away from art science, to other options, and so districts across the state,

1108
01:52:35,850 --> 01:52:38,490
we're doing a reduction in art science teachers. It actually happened with health as well.

1109
01:52:41,070 --> 01:52:43,860
districts reduce those services. That's the particular service.

1110
01:52:47,390 --> 01:52:49,200
>> thank you. >> then second question is,

1111
01:52:51,840 --> 01:52:51,840
related to the eligible retirees.

1112
01:52:56,550 --> 01:52:56,550
just for context, I know you said that there were two so far that have opted in,

1113
01:53:03,270 --> 01:53:06,375
but just for context, how many are eligible? >> eligible to retire is,

1114
01:53:08,415 --> 01:53:12,030
more than 20? More than 20.

1115
01:53:14,070 --> 01:53:16,170
to be eligible to retire, you need just a really small number of years I guess like five years and you'd be 55.

1116
01:53:20,730 --> 01:53:22,980
there's a lot of people that fall in that category that are not even thinking about retiring.

1117
01:53:25,830 --> 01:53:25,830
the number of the eligible people is quite large.

1118
01:53:30,120 --> 01:53:30,120
we have a lot of our staff, our veterans.

1119
01:53:34,365 --> 01:53:34,365
but no. The incentive isn't a retirement incentive.

1120
01:53:38,490 --> 01:53:38,490
it's just a notice incentive just to tell us that they're planning to retire.

1121
01:53:42,675 --> 01:53:46,545
>> thank you. >> I have a comment. >> trustee metor.

1122
01:53:48,510 --> 01:53:50,415
>> thank you so much. I wanted to say thank you for being proactive in hiring and also

1123
01:53:54,090 --> 01:53:54,090
mentioning that you were going to hire the ia. Thank you for that.

1124
01:53:58,455 --> 01:54:00,810
>> that's hr beyond that. >> thank you, trustee meta.

1125
01:54:02,460 --> 01:54:04,785
there is a motion in a second. Do you have a question? Trustee donsic.

1126
01:54:09,230 --> 01:54:09,230
please call the roll. Did you?

1127
01:54:13,910 --> 01:54:17,460
>> can we get the roll. D. Grant. Hard. Meta,.

1128
01:54:19,320 --> 01:54:21,405
mora. Swing. >> all right. That motion carries 60.

1129
01:54:23,625 --> 01:54:25,740
next up, action item b ratified the memorandum of understanding between the district and nta

1130
01:54:28,545 --> 01:54:31,440
regarding the early notification incentive of resignation for the purpose of retirement for certificated staff.

1131
01:54:34,560 --> 01:54:35,940
as doug just explained, this is largely for attrition and recruiting purposes.

1132
01:54:38,640 --> 01:54:42,225
are there any questions, comments? I want to see a public comment on this item. All right. So I'm going to move.

1133
01:54:44,700 --> 01:54:44,700
move by trustor trustee swalm.

1134
01:54:48,810 --> 01:54:52,545
if there's no objection, can we substitute the unanimous roll call vote? Without objection. All right.

1135
01:54:53,955 --> 01:54:57,285
motion crises 60. All right. I love it. Action item c approved the 2025 in 2026 and 2026 in 2027.

1136
01:55:03,615 --> 01:55:07,260
eichd provides for the expanded learning opportunities program, the lop, for the afterschool leap academy.

1137
01:55:10,560 --> 01:55:13,080
I do have one public comment on this item, we're going to take that before board discussion.

1138
01:55:14,940 --> 01:55:14,940
and it's miss sharon thurman.

1139
01:55:20,870 --> 01:55:20,870
>> thank you, esteemed trustees.

1140
01:55:26,490 --> 01:55:26,490
I'm sharon thurman and I'm here on behalf of the natomas black parent united group,

1141
01:55:32,205 --> 01:55:34,665
along with other parents in our community, to say, thank you.

1142
01:55:36,540 --> 01:55:39,540
thank you for hearing our concerns. Thank you for adding a very important program for our children.

1143
01:55:45,030 --> 01:55:48,000
the children's defense fund freedom school, we feel will bring the 200 kids at bannon creek,

1144
01:55:52,545 --> 01:55:54,720
the services they need, the environment that they will grow in,

1145
01:55:58,095 --> 01:55:58,095
and it will give them the intervention that will prevent learning loss for the summer.

1146
01:56:04,965 --> 01:56:07,590
we love that this is a literacy focus program, and we love that you heard us last year when we were here,

1147
01:56:10,995 --> 01:56:14,520
and we asked for the consideration of freedom school to be added to the repertoire of other fine programs that the district has selected.

1148
01:56:19,860 --> 01:56:23,010
we love that there are friday field trips. We love that there is a read loud.

1149
01:56:24,825 --> 01:56:24,825
I've had the opportunity to read one of the stories to our children,

1150
01:56:29,010 --> 01:56:31,320
I believe our superintendent has as well. She was very proactive in visiting the program year before last when it was here,

1151
01:56:36,675 --> 01:56:36,675
and you all are cordially invited to bring a read aloud.

1152
01:56:42,120 --> 01:56:45,930
the children love to ask questions about what it is that you do. That's extended to all of our trustees.

1153
01:56:49,345 --> 01:56:49,345
we love that there's community involvement that allows parents to participate.

1154
01:56:54,590 --> 01:56:57,065
and we love that again, our district, our trustees,

1155
01:56:58,805 --> 01:57:01,660
our superintendent, here the community, not just as a formality,

1156
01:57:04,305 --> 01:57:07,845
but as intentional, wanting to engage, wanting to make sure that all of

1157
01:57:10,710 --> 01:57:10,710
our students not only receive equitable and fair treatment,

1158
01:57:15,900 --> 01:57:19,515
but that they receive the love from their communities. Thank you very much.

1159
01:57:21,400 --> 01:57:25,030
>> thank you for your comments. Questions, comments, trustees. Looking for a motion.

1160
01:57:30,200 --> 01:57:33,875
moved by trustee donsic. Seconded. Seconded by trustee meta. If there's not objection,

1161
01:57:35,225 --> 01:57:37,855
can we substitute a prior unanimous roca bo? Without objection, the motion carries 60.

1162
01:57:40,875 --> 01:57:40,875
actual imd, approved the 2024 citizens bond oversight committee,

1163
01:57:45,645 --> 01:57:49,035
measure j a report. I will move approval. Second. Second by trustee hart mora, because she gave it away.

1164
01:57:54,345 --> 01:57:57,090
if there's not a without objection, can we substitute prior units role vote?

1165
01:57:59,340 --> 01:58:02,145
that motion carries 60. Action item e, approved this 2024 citizens bond oversight committee,

1166
01:58:07,650 --> 01:58:11,310
measure l annual report. Is there a motion? >> I pass the motion. >> all right. There's motion by trustee meta.

1167
01:58:13,725 --> 01:58:17,535
second. Second by trustee donsic. If there's not any objection can be substituted the prior roll call vote.

1168
01:58:22,110 --> 01:58:25,650
wout objection. Motion carries 60. All right. Action item f, approve resolution number 20 504 declaring property is

1169
01:58:30,270 --> 01:58:30,270
exempt surplus land exchange. Is there a motion?

1170
01:58:35,565 --> 01:58:38,640
I think there was a comprehensive presentation about why we're doing this. These are just necessary steps to prepare for

1171
01:58:41,340 --> 01:58:44,835
an eventual situation that the board determines down the line. Is there a motion questions?

1172
01:58:46,875 --> 01:58:49,755
>> move approval. >> moved by trustee mora. Second. Second by trustee donsic.

1173
01:58:52,170 --> 01:58:55,155
I will actually ask for a roll call on this item, please. >> dosick.

1174
01:58:56,835 --> 01:58:57,630
>> hi. >> grant. Harden. Meta. Mora. Swing.

1175
01:59:04,260 --> 01:59:06,460
>> motion carries 60. Action item g, approved resolution number 20 505, finding inapplicability.

1176
01:59:12,765 --> 01:59:15,960
wow. Of school site selection criteria. Thank you. I was really struggling.

1177
01:59:18,330 --> 01:59:22,005
is there a motion on this item? So moved moved by trustee dosick.

1178
01:59:24,645 --> 01:59:26,280
looks like a second by trustee mora. >> we'll get one more we'll call vote on this item, please?

1179
01:59:28,710 --> 01:59:28,710
dosick. Grant. Harden. Meta. Mora. Swing.

1180
01:59:35,550 --> 01:59:38,790
>> motion carries 60. Action item h, approved resolution number 20 506,

1181
01:59:41,040 --> 01:59:44,520
designated the week of march 2 through eight, 2025 as national school social work week.

1182
01:59:48,375 --> 01:59:52,080
>> so move. >> move by trustee harden. >> I'll second. >> seconded by trustee meta.

1183
01:59:53,775 --> 01:59:56,610
if there's not an objective. I mean, objection. Substitute there wasn't a prior unanimous roll call.

1184
01:59:59,100 --> 02:00:01,935
it was. Okay. So we substitute a prior unanimous r call vote. All right. Motion carries 60,

1185
02:00:04,500 --> 02:00:07,560
and great thanks to our social workers. Action I, approve resolution number 20 507,

1186
02:00:11,400 --> 02:00:13,530
recognizing february 2025 as african american slash black history month. I past the motion.

1187
02:00:17,475 --> 02:00:20,340
there's a motion by trustee meta. The second by trustee harden shot out to reverend h. A.

1188
02:00:23,730 --> 02:00:27,195
grant in los angeles pops. He's black history. I just want to give him that love.

1189
02:00:29,295 --> 02:00:32,910
all right. Helen, can you please call the roll? >> dosick. Grant. Harden. Meta. Mora. Swine.

1190
02:00:39,540 --> 02:00:39,540
>> motion to carries 60. We do have one public comment tonight.

1191
02:00:45,030 --> 02:00:47,400
we're going going to address this one comment. Looks like gary is it fleshman?

1192
02:00:51,330 --> 02:00:51,330
yes. You have two minutes. Thanks for coming.

1193
02:00:59,180 --> 02:01:02,100
>> thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak. My name is gary flehmen cabira.

1194
02:01:03,870 --> 02:01:05,805
I am a disabled us army veteran, but I also do an awful lot of work with kids.

1195
02:01:08,715 --> 02:01:08,715
I have gone ahead and I've passed on seven packets about

1196
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our third kite festival in the north maoma area.

1197
02:01:17,850 --> 02:01:17,850
the start out as a crazy idea I had a couple of years ago, and it's been growing.

1198
02:01:22,500 --> 02:01:25,125
two of the things that I would like to mention that I'm rather proud of as smart has decided to come on board for this event as well.

1199
02:01:29,130 --> 02:01:32,850
and I'm also working with the aerospace museum of california. They're going to be out with a demonstration about the mcconney power generating kite,

1200
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which I knew nothing about up until a few months ago. I'd like to invite you all to come out.

1201
02:01:42,105 --> 02:01:42,105
I believe superintendent grant was actually at our very first fun fly.

1202
02:01:48,210 --> 02:01:51,135
last year, we had over 350 people show up. This year, at the last time we checked,

1203
02:01:53,460 --> 02:01:53,460
they had over 1,200 rsvp, our vrs vps.

1204
02:01:57,510 --> 02:02:00,210
I would invite you all to come out, please. It's great opportunity for kids.

1205
02:02:02,880 --> 02:02:05,055
the other thing I would like to say is, I started a nonprofit called kites for kids.

1206
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the reason why I did this is because I would hear from parents say, I wish we had different types of activities, stem activities,

1207
02:02:14,220 --> 02:02:15,630
model rocketry, kite flying, kite binging type of stuff in our schools.

1208
02:02:18,255 --> 02:02:22,035
reality was the schools didn't have the funds and they certainly didn't have manpower. As a disabled veteran,

1209
02:02:23,295 --> 02:02:23,295
I'm fortunate, I can choose where I want to put my time in the community.

1210
02:02:27,450 --> 02:02:30,180
I've also and I've actually held a couple of model rocketry workshops for the kids at mp three,

1211
02:02:33,930 --> 02:02:35,865
as well as free kite building workshops. I would like to try to expand that into other schools if they might be interested.

1212
02:02:39,435 --> 02:02:43,155
as I said, I handed a couple of packets to tiffany, who's been gracious enough to want to pass it on to you.

1213
02:02:45,540 --> 02:02:49,050
if you think that you know of a campus or a school or teacher that might be interested in wanting to have one

1214
02:02:50,880 --> 02:02:53,055
of these types of events, please call me. Thank you so much. Thank you.

1215
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>> thank you for your service. >> that's right. So we don't have any other action items for the board.

1216
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we are going to go back into closed session to resume our closed session. There's no expected action items.

1217
02:03:09,180 --> 02:03:11,790
so if you're in the audience, you obviously, there's nothing else left,

1218
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so we're going to go back in a closed session and then we'll resume shortly after we're finished there.