Noor Esmailpour reported to the board on several recent student activities that included

a very successful community event just held at HSHMC on Saturday, February 24. It was called the "Mutual Aid Mall" where there were donations of clothing, food, hair and makeup (just to name a few) given out to our HSHMC families and community members. In addition, a group of 40 of HSHMC's National Honor Society students went to Washington recently to attend a LEAD conference. Noor also shared several highlights of current Internship opportunities and experiences at Sharp HealthCare. Also noted were the upcoming ASB elections.

Dominique Smith added that some future opportunities that came from the community outreach event included being able to provide prom dresses, barber cuts, and hair, nails and makeup to seniors prior to prom. In addition, they are working with a nearby florist who will engage with our seniors to make their own boutenaires and corsages for prom. 

Ian Pumpian shared that Dan, Fred McFarlane and Sheri met to discuss the best way to keep our board well-balanced going forward as current members may choose to term out and new candidates are considered. A discussion was held regarding the boards strengths and needs, along with an examination of current interest.

The Bylaws were updated to reflect the process for board succession and selection. Fred Johnson will be polling  existing board members regarding their current interest and plans in order to help in planning and balancing out the coming and goings of the board members. 

Ian and Fred Johnson have spoken with a great group of potential candidates that will be brought to the board for consideration.

Closed session regarding board development and nominations.

Ian Pumpian provided an overview of the 2nd Interims noting that our budget is strong and steady with the same projections from the beginning of the year of an ending balance of approximatley $95,000. It was noted that we are using our mulit-year grant fundings very strategically to stay on track with these budget projections.

Ian Pumpian recommended the approval of the following nominations to fill 4 seats on the HSHMC Board of Directors:

Alicia Carpenter

Brent Steineckert

Jason Broad

Michael Byrd

Ian Pumpian requested approval of the updated Bylaws and Resolution.

Javier Vaca reviewed the current Uniform Complaint policy with the board and requested approval. 

Javier Vaca and Dominique Smith informed the board that completion of an Ethnic Studies course will be added as a graduation requirement statewide starting in 2025. HSHMC already put this practice in place a few years ago and is now formalizing it as part of its graduation requirements and seeking approval of the new A-G Graduation Requirements. 

Ian Pumpian added that HSHMC works to insure that a focus on reading and writing skills are developed within all core classes including this Ethnic Studies course.

Javier Vaca provided a mid-year LCAP update that is now required to be board approved. Highlights from his report include success within HSHMC's College and Career Readiness Indicator, Parent involvement and support, and a low suspension rate. Some of the challenges and goals for improvement that are integrated into the LCAP were also discussed.

Ian Pumpian asked the board to approve the annual independent auditor contract for 2023-2024 with the firm of Eide Bailley.

Javier Vaca shared updated areas of the safety plan that were added for approval due new Ed Code and District requirements; in particular regarding the awareness and response to the use of synthetic drugs.