K. Corrales led the Pledge of Allegiance

Lisa Corr, Partner of Young, Minney & Corr, came and did a presentation on the 7 Habits of a Highly Effective Governing Board. The Board greatly appreciated the presentation and having Lisa come out to present. 

A parent of a long-term enrolled student expressed concern about the potential impact of the employee residency policy on out-of-state staff, particularly the student’s speech teacher. The parent emphasized the strong relationship the student has developed with the teacher, the teacher’s positive impact on the student’s communication and confidence, and the importance of maintaining continuity of services.

A staff member requested that the Board consider grandfathering their position under the out-of-state employee policy to allow continued remote employment after relocating to Nevada. The staff member highlighted their tenure, positive performance, commitment to students, and belief that continued employment would benefit the school community. Board Chair thanked everyone who submitted written public comments regarding Agenda Item 6D, the Employee Residency and Relocation Policy, by saying the following: By the 10:00 a.m. deadline today, the Board received 13 written comments expressing concerns related to staff stability, continuity of services, and the potential impact on students, families, and programs should experienced staff be required to leave their positions. The comments conveyed support for considering an exception for the current EL Coordinator and emphasized the importance of continuity and minimizing disruption during a period of significant transition for CWCS. These written comments will become part of the public record for this meeting and will be available through the Board’s normal public records request process, and the Board appreciates the time and thoughtful input provided by those who submitted comments. 

The Board reviewed the unaudited actuals for the three schools, including year-end deficits, changes in ADA and restricted funding, and variances in salaries, benefits, books and supplies, and instructional vendor expenses. Board members requested additional analysis of instructional vendor and special education expenditures, budget-to-actual variances, and staffing levels to better understand the significant increases in certain expenses; staff indicated that further review would be conducted.

The Board received an administrative update on the new school year, including staff development and activities, recruitment for key positions, completion of required certifications, ongoing audits and authorizer submissions, and enrollment being closed at all campuses due to capacity and increased special education needs. The update also highlighted recent school recognitions, upcoming assessment and governance activities, and the importance of collaboration, respect, and maintaining a student-centered focus.

The Board Chair asked the Board to thoughfully consider who they would like to recommend for each postion and bring the nominations to the Board at the following meeting.

The Board reviewed proposed revisions to the Independent Study, Truancy, Expulsion, and Re-Engagement policies, including recommendations from legal counsel to improve consistency and alignment. Proposed changes include restoring the threshold of three missed assignments for re-engagement and revising the appeal process, while Board members requested a clear visual flowchart with timelines to help families understand the process and ensure appropriate interventions occur before a best-interest evaluation.

The Board reviewed the first read of the Suspension and Expulsion Policy and confirmed that it is an existing policy being presented with proposed updates. The Board noted that the item reflects revisions rather than a new policy.

The Board reviewed the first read of the Professional Boundaries Policy and confirmed that it is an existing policy that has not been updated in several years. The Board noted that the policy requires review and revision.

The Board reviewed the first read of the Volunteer Visitation and Removal Policy, which is being updated to clarify requirements for parents and other visitors who wish to be on campus. The proposed revisions address current needs and ensure the policy is up to date with new state standards and aligned.

The Board reviewed the Education of Homeless Students Policy and noted that, following review, no updates were needed. The policy will be updated to reflect that it was reviewed but no updates were needed.

The Board reviewed the first read of a new Extreme Weather Policy, developed in consultation with legal counsel to establish procedures for responding to weather-related and air-quality emergencies. Staff will review the proposed policy alongside the existing safety plan to ensure procedures and assigned responsibilities are appropriately aligned.

No board remarks.

Closed session started at 3:38 p.m.

Nothing to report.

Board Vice Chair, Jennifer Louie-Monzon left at 3:47pm.

Returned from Closed Session at 5:22pm