The meeting will be called to order at 5:30 pm.

Board Chair, Mr. Jesse Gaona, will call the name of each Board Member, and each member in attendance will state, “Present.”

Mr. Jesse Gaona - 

Mr. Jonathan Mendez - 

Mr. Gilberto Rivera Jr. - 

Guidelines for Public Comment 

This is an opportunity for citizens to address the school board on any item that is on the agenda and other school related matters, or suggest topics for future agendas. With regards to items not on the agenda, the Board cannot discuss or take action per state law. 

Speakers who wish to address the Board must fill out and return a Speaker’s Card prior to the beginning of the meeting. Speakers shall limit their comments to three minutes or less. Charges or complaints against employees should be submitted first to the Superintendent and then to the Governing Board under the provisions of the Governing Board Policy (BP 1312.1 Complaints Concerning School Employees). Speakers are cautioned that under California Law, no person is immune from liability for making intentionally false or defamatory comments regarding any person simply because those comments are made at a public meeting.

 PLEASE LIMIT COMMENTS TO THREE (3) MINUTES PER INDIVIDUAL. TOTAL TIME FOR PUBLIC INPUT ON EACH ITEM IS LIMITED TO TWELVE (12) MINUTES.

1.        CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: 1 case

Pledge will be led by Jesse Gaona.

Board Chair, Mr. Jesse Gaona will report out any action taken in Closed Session and the votes of the Board.

Board Member Comments by Board Members can be made at this time.

Guidelines for Public Comment 

This is an opportunity for citizens to address the school board on any item that is on the agenda and other school related matters, or suggest topics for future agendas. With regards to items not on the agenda, the Board cannot discuss or take action per state law. Speakers who wish to address the Board must fill out and return a Speaker’s Card prior to the beginning of the meeting. 

Speakers shall limit their comments to three minutes or less. Charges or complaints against employees should be submitted first to the Superintendent and then to the Governing Board under the provisions of the Governing Board Policy (BP 1312.1 Complaints Concerning School Employees). Speakers are cautioned that under California Law, no person is immune from liability for making intentionally false or defamatory comments regarding any person simply because those comments are made at a public meeting.

PLEASE LIMIT COMMENTS TO THREE (3) MINUTES PER INDIVIDUAL. TOTAL TIME FOR PUBLIC INPUT ON EACH ITEM IS LIMITED TO TWELVE (12) MINUTES.

The Board of Directors will consider approving the minutes of the August 20, 2026 regular board meeting.

Consent Items may be moved to the ACTION ITEM(s) - MOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA - MOJAVE RIVER ACADEMY SCHOOLS category for separate action and discussion at the request of the Board of Directors. 

*A consent agenda groups routine meeting discussion points into a single agenda item. In so doing, the grouped items can be approved in one action, rather than through the filing of multiple motions.

The board will review and consider approving a services agreement with Oro Grande School District.

The Board will review and consider approving a Transition, Settlement and Mutual Release Agreement with the Oro Grande School District and delegation of authority to the Chief Executive Officer to finalize the same.

The Board will review and consider approving an operational memorandum of understanding with the Oro Grande School District and delegation of authority to the Chief Executive Officer to finalize the same.

The Board will review and consider approving a facilities use agreement with the Oro Grande School District and delegation of authority to the Chief Executive Officer to finalize the same.

The Board will review and consider approving a request for material revision for Gold Canyon or submission to the Oro Grande School District and delegation of authority to the Chief Executive Officer to finalize the same.

The Board will review and consider approving a request for material revision for Marble City for submission to the Oro Grande School District and delegation of authority to the Chief Executive Officer to finalize the same.

The Board will review and consider approving a request for material revision for National Trails for submission to the Oro Grande School District and delegation of authority to the Chief Executive Officer to finalize the same.

The Board will review and consider approving a request for material revision for Oro Grande for submission to the Oro Grande School District and delegation of authority to the Chief Executive Officer to finalize the same.

The Board will review and consider approving a request for material revision for Rockview Park for submission to the Oro Grande School District and delegation of authority to the Chief Executive Officer to finalize the same.

The Board will review and consider approving a request for material revision for Route 66 for submission to the Oro Grande School District and delegation of authority to the Chief Executive Officer to finalize the same.

The Board will review and consider approving a request for material revision for Silver Mountain for submission to the Oro Grande School District and delegation of authority to the Chief Executive Officer to finalize the same.

The Board will review and consider approving a Facility Use Agreement with Noble Fitness for use of its facilities by Mojave River Academy and delegation of authority to the Chief Executive Officer to finalize and execute the agreement and any related documents.

The next board meeting of the Mojave River Academy Schools Board of Directors will be held on September 17, 2026 at 8:00am at Mojave River Academy, 13911 Park Ave Suite 108, Victorville, CA 92392.