Board Chair Shinkle administered the Student Representative Oath of Office to Hannah Smith.

Talmadge Middle School Principal Alisha Resseman honored Sgt. Fleming for his work as a Student-Resource Officer the last few years, and welcomed Officers Gonzales and Preston to the new school year.

Mrs. Resseman said that Officer Gonzales will be working with Talmadge Middle School students and staff. Officer Preston will be stationed full time at Central High School. 

She recognized Sgt. Fleming for his lasting impact in schools, the community and care he has fostered with students and staff. She thanked him for his work with students and staff over the years.

There was no public comment.

Director of Safety and Security Jason Clark reviewed: the Standard Response Protocol; Standard Reunification Method; 2025-26 District Building Expectations; Community Partners; and other Safety Resources. 

Standard Response Protocol (SRP)

Mr. Clark talked more about "Secure" and "Lockdown," and communication that goes out to building families when a building goes into "Secure." 

Vice Chair Graham said that the most common SRP used is "Hold." Mr. Clark said "Hold" is often used for a medical emergency in the hallway, or some other time when the hallways need to be cleared. He noted that it's important not to confuse that with a "Lockdown," which is a higher threat response.

Reunification

Mr. Clark talked about the Standard Reunification Method, a procedure used when it is necessary to relocate students and release students directly to their parents/guardians, or designated emergency contact due to an emergency situation.

Situations which may require reunification:

Fire or damage to school building; natural disaster; field trip emergency or school bus accident; violence in the surrounding community; or a situation involving a threat, weapons, or violence at school.

Director Landon-Hays asked what happens if a parent doesn't arrive to a reunification. Mr. Clark said that counselors will look for emergency contacts. He said there also could be an instant where a parent could come to pick up a student that had been transported to the hospital, and counselors would be prepared for that as well.

Dr. Kubista reminded families to look at emergency contacts for their students and ensure they are updated and current.

Director Oliveros-Vega added to ensure families have their phone numbers updated.

2025-26 District Building Expectations

ID badges for all staff and visitors; radios for staff; lock all perimeter doors; student drop-off and pick-up.

Director Oliveros-Vega asked about a situation when a "Secure" or "Lockdown" is used, is there a debrief. Mr. Clark said that there is a debrief with leaders and law enforcement partners. This includes conversations about how the principal will communicate with staff and students.

Dr. Kubista noted that these debriefs can be continued conversations and learning, looking for lessons learned and ways we can shift.

The board discussed the communication when there's a "Hold," which is often a medical emergency or other kind of disruption in the hallway. Dr. Kubista noted that those kinds of situations may include privacy concerns, particularly when communicating with community. 

Director Landon-Hays complimented Mr. Clark about the drop-off and pick-up protocols. 

Dr. Kubista said that the district has received its allocated funding for Title IC, Title IIA, Title III, Title IVA, and Title IVB. The district's before and after school programming is returning, and families should start to get messages about acceptance into the program. 

At a state level, she said we have not received final allocations for early literacy, student investment account, or student success. She noted that the district should receive this in the next few weeks.

Dr. Kubista reviewed Policy JFCEB Personal Electronic Devices from the start of the school day until the end of the school day. The policy must be adopted by Oct. 31. The policy will be implemented Jan. 1, 2026.

Dr. Kubista said that she will begin collecting feedback from students in the next week. 

Board Chair Shinkle commented that this is something that has been handed down to the state, and that the adjustments we've made complies with the mandate, but are least intrusive as we can make them. Allowing students to maintain possession of their property, and not turning teachers into cellphone police.

Student representative San Miguel Morales said that it's better to explain the why. He said he could block is phone all day, but it depends on the students.

Student representative Smith said the policy can be good for a lot of reasons, helping kids stay focused, but there will be a lot of pushback from students. 

The board discussed what they've heard from other districts who have already implemented this policy. They also noted that they are glad student feedback is being gathered and considered through this process. They discussed the equity concerns, as well as privacy concerns.

Director Landon-Hays said she appreciates the thoughtful approach to Policy JFCEB.

Director Oliveros-Vega seconded that, saying she appreciates Dr. Kubista taking the time to meet what the law requires, while also meeting with students. 

Board Chair Shinkle said he appreciates everyone's time and sacrifice for serving on the board and participating in meetings and discussion.

Vice Chair Graham thanked Mr. Clark for his informative safety and security presentation.