Michael Freidman made public comments about safety issues. 

Dr. Ngo read public comments from faculty members about adding more science classes. The two teachers were concerned about the number of students enrolled in science classes. 

Mr. Ebtehadj read public comments about school safety, the school's cell phone policy, problems with student's schedule, the safety of sound-suppressing materials, concerns about transportation for athletics. 

Welcomed the new parent rep for the board. 

Each board member introduced themselves to the board and public. 

The students are working on spirit week and homecoming. The students are excited to be back. 

Mrs. Ben-Cohen: parents want the administration to improve communication about important issues. Parents are concerned about campus safety especially the lack of doors in classrooms. Parents are concerned about the new phone policy, and not all students have desks. 

Mrs. Recinos was concerned about the quality of laptops and the problems many students have had with their schedules.

Mrs. Cahill was concerned about teachers not grading assignments, inconsistencies between teachers, the elimination of the pods. Mrs. Cahill expressed displeasure with the perceived shortcomings of the math department. 

Mr. Paris: nothing to report. 

Dr. Monahan expressed gratitude for the teachers and staff.

Dr. Ngo expressed dismay with the way the schedule was created and the fact that our classroom and assignments and class rosters were unavailable until the day of school starting. Our teachers have been taking initiative to get supplies from donors choose and other sources. 

Mr. Albonico: the students of Pali have shown remarkable citizenship. 

Mr. Negroe: facilities have been indefatigably at work to prepare us to return to Pali. Requested more staff. Described the number of students using buses to reach school and he anticipates there will be more when we return to Pali. The HVAC was repaired, described how facilities provides security, safety drills are scheduled, 4th st. tunnel gate is open until 4:00pm. We have an LA school police officer on duty Tuesday through Friday. 

Facilities is repairing the damage done to the gym, athletic fields, the cafeterias, and classrooms.

Dr. Ngo asked if we are receiving funds for school food and if our classrooms are being painted. 

Mrs. Ben-Cohen asked when the kitchen will be available. 

Mrs. Cahill asked about lunch tables. 

Mr. Ebtehadj asked about the interiors of classrooms and the timeline for when the cleaning process will be completed. 

Mr. Negroe described the repairs that are still needed to be made. 

There was a long discussion about how we will provide meals to students.

Mr. Roepel: nothing to report. 

Nothing to report.

Mr. Azzizzi: Year end financial report; unaudited actuals, insurance claims, budget update, back office transition. 

Cleaning up the balance sheet, found extra revenue, 

Insurance claim, used 9.3 have collected $10million from the policy, 

300k above from where we thought we would be 

Fund balance good, at least two months of full school needs, 

Reserve levels are strong 

Insurance costs: currently over the cost needed for recovery 

We have about 5 million dollars to cover challenges ahead.

No hold harmless protection for 26-27. 

Dr. Magee: the school has had entirely abnormal difficulties. The students, teachers, and support staff have done a good job of overcoming obstacles. Described the various back-to-school meetings. We will return to Pali when it is safe to do so. The administration is trying to communicate with parents and is open to suggestions for how to improve. 

Mr. Ebtehadj asked when we would be ready to reopen Pali and the logistics of how it would happen. 

Dr. Magee said it was too soon to know, but that information will be conveyed when it becomes available. 

Dr. Ngo asked when the class sizes would be balanced. 

Dr. Magee said the goal is to have that done by the end of the week. 

Mrs. Cahill said parents very much appreciate when Dr. Magee communicates with parents.

Dr. Ngo and Mrs. Ben-Cohen seconded.

Dr. Monahan: read a statement recognizing long-tenured Pali teachers and staff. 

Mr. Freidman and Mx. Tenan-Snow discussed what the committee does.

Mr. Ebtehadj described what the committee does. 

Mr. Ebtehadj described the purpose of the committee. 

Dr. Magee explained the functions of the committee. 

Mx. Tenan-Snow explained how the program works and the requirements to take virtual academy classes. 

Dr. Ngo wanted to know how independent study fits into the program. 

Mx. Tenan-Snow described CAASPP results and how we are applying for a waiver because 95% of students did not take the exam. 

Dr. Magee: They are popular, and we hope to add to them. 

Dr. Magee discussed the results of the oversight visit.