Board of Education — August 5, 2025

I'd like to call this meeting to order at 6.01. Thank you for coming tonight.

We're going to start off with the Pledge of Allegiance. Patty, can you do this in the front?

Yes, ma'am. Please rise. Draw the hand that will hold your heart. Acts removed, please.

Ready, begin. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Here.

Board Member Olsen. Here. Is there a motion to approve the agenda with flexibility?

So moved.

Second. Second. Any discussion?

All right. We'll call for the vote. Board Member Arellano can do. Aye.

Board Member Olsen.

Aye. President Renner. Aye. Vice President Hollins.

Aye.

Motion carries. Final. Moving on to approval of the minutes. Is there a motion to approve the minutes of June 10, 2025 Board of Education.

So moved.

Second. Who was first? Jeanette.

Thank you, Jeanette. Thank you, Patty. Any discussion? All right.

Call for a vote. Board Member Olsen.

Aye. President Remler. Aye.

during closed session the board unanimously approved the superintendent's recommendation to accept the district's negotiated resolution concerning students 2025-26-21 and 2025-2026

in an amount not to exceed $7,500 per student.

All right, we're on to association reports. Mr. Caperton with Redlands Teachers Association.

Thank you. Can you guys hear me? It's just a night. Ah, there we go. Good evening, board members and Superintendent Cabral. On this evening's agenda is a hearing for RTA's current contract proposal. I would like to share with the community the underlying values that drove this proposal, specifically concerning our academic freedom article. Teachers have a solemn duty to educate their students about democratic traditions, to foster awareness and respect for the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and state and federal laws. In order to achieve these ends, teachers must operate in an atmosphere that is free from censorship and artificial restraint upon free inquiry and learning. We must encourage free expression in our classrooms. However, we understand the responsibilities that such freedom requires. We must be objective and not utilize our position to indoctrinate peoples with our own personal, political, or religious views. This is a duty that RUSD educators perform on a daily basis with integrity and fidelity. Among the many educators who actively engage in this duty are our district librarians. On tonight's agenda, there's a first read for an amended administrative regulation, 1312.2, colloquially known as the book ban policy. For the last several years, I have attended board meetings where deliberate falsehoods have been uttered against the professionalism of our district librarians. I would like to read a short excerpt from our official RUSD library materials policy. The library objectives are to provide materials that will enrich and support the curriculum, stimulate growth in factual knowledge, literary appreciation, aesthetic values, and ethical standards. Provide a background of information that will enable students to make intelligent judgments in their daily lives. Provide materials on opposing sides of controversial issues so that young people may develop, under guidance, the practice of critical reading and thinking. Provide materials representative of the many religious, ethnic, and cultural groups and their contributions to our American heritage. place principle above personal opinion and reason above prejudice in the selection of materials of the highest quality in order to assure a comprehensive collection appropriate for the users of the library. Under our current system, librarians are making ethical, age-appropriate choices that align with Redlands Unified's mission. When community members raise issues regarding library materials, they handle those issues with professionalism and expertise earned through rigorous academic training and professional experience. They have helped create systems that provide parents with easy options to control the materials their children can access in our libraries. Tonight, we are sure to hear many attacks on the professionalism of our librarians. As the president of the Revenants Teachers Association, I stand before this body and our community to show them our unwavering support. They, too, have taken on the arduous duty to educate our youth and prepare them for all the challenges that life will throw at them. They have my thanks for their hard work and dedication, and I would ask this board and the community to thank them as well.

Thank you, Steven. Redlands Educational Support Professionals, Liz Brewster.

Good evening, President Redland, board members, superintendent, and distinguished guests. As we begin this new year, I want to take a moment to welcome everyone back and to welcome each of you with gratitude and hope. We gather at a critical time in our district when collaboration and compassion are more important than ever. RESPA's theme this year is coming together with purpose. It is more than just a slogan. It's commitment, a commitment to our students, to each other, and to the work that lies ahead. Coming together means we don't stand alone. It means we listen with empathy, speak with intention, and lead with courage. With purpose means we are not here to simply show up. We're here to make a difference. Every decision we make should reflect our shared goals to support our school, protect our staff, and uplift the communities we serve. To the members of RESPA, and all classified employees across the district. Your dedication, often unseen but always felt, powers the heart of education. Let this year be the one of unity, progress, and strength. Let's move forward together with purpose. Thank you. Thank you, Liz.

Redlands Administrative Personnel Association. Kim Liam. Not here tonight. Okay. Redlands Council of PTAs. Iwana Contreras.

Way different to be on this side. Zoom is so much easier. Hello, my name is Iwana Maria Luchkevich-Contours, and I am the president of Redlands Council of PTAs. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to speak to you today. PTA is a wonderful organization. The school support, the district support, superintendent, and community has been amazing in Redlands. We are very, very lucky to have that, and we thank you for it. A lot of other school districts do not have that. Let me read to you the mission of California State PTA. It is to positively impact the lives of all children and families. by representing our members and empowering them with skills, advocacy, leadership, and communication. All is the key word. Okay? At national, state, and district council and all unit levels of PTA, we are all committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. DEI is the responsibility of all, not one small group, and collectively all PTA members, community members, teachers, administrators, custodians, police officers, local business people who serve the families and children in our community. DEI is not being eliminated from PTA activities. We are pushing through and encouraging that all races, culture, nationalities, religion, immigration status, special education, LGBTQ+, are in the room and represented. As of July, Redlands Council PTA has 24 units in Redlands Highland, including one SEPTA PTA unit, one new unit, Thompson Tigers, and we have taken on Yucaypan Cala Mesa units because Yucaypan Cala Mesa Council was closed. All PTA units at the school sites have fantastic calendar of events that our families and community can be a part of. I invite all parents, business, and community members to join your local PTA. Together, we have a stronger voice. And PTA does have a legislation perspective as well. And we do go to Sacramento. As we start the school year, membership is always a big deal. So is volunteering. I challenge all of you to contribute in some way and help your local PTA. All units in Redlands, Yucaipa, and Calamesa have been charged with 100 membership by the end of August. And yes, it's a hard goal, but I know there will be one school out there that's going to do it. And we will have a winner. Redlands Council is also advocately looking to have middle school and high school students representatives at their local PTA. Redlands Council currently has an RHS, a REV student representative, and we are looking for a Citrus high school student rep. So if there's any Citrus students out there, if you're interested, let me know. Redlands Council, PTA, and our units look forward to partnering with you to benefit all our kids. parents, teachers, administrators, and the entire community. Thank you.

Thank you, Ilana.

And we're moving on to public participation, and we have a public hearing. Public hearing on the initial proposals from the Board of Education to the Redlands Educational Support Professionals Association and RESPA and the Redlands Teachers Association, RTA, for the 2025-2026 successor negotiations cycle. Oh, I did. I'm sorry. I skipped all of that. We'll go back. We'll go back. Okay. So the hearing is now closed. Oh, actually, I forgot to say, would anybody like to comment? Now the hearing is closed. Okay, we're going to move back. I skipped two things. First, board committee reports. Anybody have anything tonight?

We haven't met since our last meeting for rep. Next Wednesday.

Next Wednesday.

Okay.

Jeanette, do you have any committee reports? No. Okay. We haven't met yet. Okay. All right. Now we'll move on to the superintendent's report.

Yes, it's related to Measure D. If you've been driving around the district or have had a chance to see some of our projects, we have many projects going on. Some of them are going to be completed before Thursday. Some of them will not be. And so we will have construction going on after school is out when students are not present or on the weekends to get them done, a lot of roofing, HVAC. We hope to have a presentation to the board on all of the projects that were done this summer at the next board meeting. So that will be exciting to see them. Very happy with the progress. I do urge everybody in the community, if your school isn't one of the schools where construction is happening, it's going to happen. Some of it is taking time. But we do have a lot of money to spend, and we're going to spend it on our schools. So I'm very excited about that. We have a lot of bond money. Bond money.

Bond money.

Thank you for clarifying that.

Okay. Back to public participation. This is community input for agendized items. Members of the public may address the board on matters within its jurisdiction by submitting a completed registration card. Actually, no. Hitting the QR code tonight. or to the clerk or the designated staff member prior to the start of public comment on agenda items. This is not a forum for debate. Policy-related complaints will be referred to the superintendent. When called, speakers may proceed to the podium, state their name and trustee area, and speak for the allotted time. The amount of time will be announced by the board president before the first speaker begins and will not exceed three minutes. Tonight we'll be doing 45 seconds. How many speaker cards do we have tonight, Jeanette? We have... Or not cards, but...

Before we do that, I'm very sorry, President. We had a board meeting, a special board meeting, so that we could recommend to the board several management positions before the start of our management meeting that we had a couple days later. And we invited them tonight to introduce them, and I failed to realize that our new director of maintenance is here with us, and that's Mr. Ryan Beckham.

Do you have anybody with you here tonight? Do you want to say anything? Okay.

Welcome. Welcome to Redlands. We're happy to have you.

How many speakers do we have tonight? How many speakers?

Um, 54. Yeah. So 45 seconds.

Um, So who's first?

I'm going to call three at a time. Janann Elias. She has two items to speak on. Sarah Russ and Erica Grossman.

Hi, good evening, board. My name is Janann Elias. I've been here before. Welcome, Janann. Yes, hi. I'm a librarian in the district, and I am here once again to let you guys know that some of the wording, especially in the descriptions and in the rubric created on this first read for the book challenge policy, are not using the academic vocabulary we would use, especially at secondary sites, and I think that they need some revision. I also encourage you guys to perhaps get an education specialist, a teacher, a librarian, someone with background in those kinds of terminology and things to help you guys create a rubric to help guide how those book challenges work.

Thank you.

Thank you, Janine.

Did you speak on your two items? I'm good, thank you. Oh, okay. Sarah Russ? You can come up and she'll go after you.

All right.

Welcome, Erica.

Thank you.

Erica Grossman, Area 2. I actually agree with Candy on one thing. A sign on her website says, in this house, we believe parents don't co-parent with the government. Exactly. I don't want the government or the school district telling me how to raise my child or what books they can read. But you're trying to take away the rights of parents who want their kids to read freely, even though there's already a policy that allows parents to limit access. You never explain why those parents should lose their rights. Why are you trying to censor books with some sexual content even for high school students? Your logic for censorship doesn't hold up. Okay, I have two, right? Okay. Your argument for this policy is so weak, you wouldn't make a high school debate team. I saw Candice writing in Redlands Buzz, and even as someone whose first language isn't English, I can spot basic spelling errors. Maybe that's why you don't value books. You don't believe in the power of reading. One of the disturbing posts Candice left on social media said, we're going to burn your books again. F-A-G-G-O-T. That looks like the real reason behind this policy. It's clear you're trying to censor books in a bad faith. And if lawsuits come, I want three of you to pay for it because you've been telling us they won't.

Jean Saglin, Lawrence Hebron, and Dale Broom.

Welcome, Jean.

Good evening. I'm in Melissa's assembly area. Book banning has been on the board meeting agenda several times. I think it's ridiculous. I think there is laws in California, Assembly Bill 1825, the Freedom to Read Act. I think we have professionals already. who know how to review books. They're called librarians. I bet you you hired some of them. I think you're disrespecting the law. You're disrespecting our families and their choices.

Thank you, Jean. Welcome, Lawrence.

Good evening. My name is Lawrence Hebron. The often profane and abusive tirades of those who oppose removing books with pornographic language from our libraries frequently argue that this policy is an attack upon the LGBTQ community. And yet that policy does not mention LGBTQ. Similarly, the complaints filed by concerned parents about these pornographic books do not complain about any LGBTQ content in those books. This policy is not about LGBTQ. It's about pornography, which many studies have shown is damaging to the people who read it. And so to all our heroic LGBTQ crusaders, if you are saying that your message cannot be communicated without the use of violent, disgusting language, then maybe your message is not worth communicating. Thank you, Lawrence.

Excuse me, could you all please not put the signs up and down? It's very distracting for us to listen to a speaker. Thank you.

Welcome, Dale. Okay. Dale Broom. I'm speaking in support of AR 1312.2 regarding the library book challenges. One of the things I wanted to bring up is I believe that the criteria that are in the rubric are very reasonable with one exception, and that is number seven, contextual relevance. I would argue that that should be minimized or removed because it's very highly subjective. What should be looked at more is what – Is there sexually graphic material that's described in the book? That goes back to the California Penal Code, which defines obscene material as any description or depiction of sexual conduct that is obviously offensive by its graphic nature. Does it also appeal to a person's superior interest? And what I would say is if a book is that good, well, I just urge you to modify that. Thank you. Thank you, Dale. Thank you.

We have Cooper with three cards, Rue Whitmore, and Jennifer with two cards.

Welcome, Cooper.

I oppose the revision allowing easier book bans in our schools. This policy copies Chino Valley's playbook, which cost them over $20,000 and welcomed chaos into their district. It's defeating being here again. Guys, you guys suck. Redland students deserve access to diverse, challenging materials, not censorship driven by fear. AB 1078 was passed in California to stop this exact kind of policy. and you're not protecting students, you're silencing perspectives and discrediting librarians. This creates an endless loop of book challenges that waste time, money we don't have, and the rest of everybody's energy. Public education should broaden minds, not close them. The board revision policy 6000 has no definition for obscene. It's opening the door to political censorship. Books are gonna be removed based on vague personal opinions rather than educational value or student's need. A lot of AP classes are gonna suffer because of it. And it risks contradicting required sex education and violating state law. It also sends a dangerous message that uncomfortable topics should be erased instead of discussed. We need leaders who prepare kids for the real world, not a whitewashed version of it. I'd like to express some concerns regarding the policy 1240, the volunteer assistance. It's raising some red flags because it looks like we're scrapping established policy that functions perfectly fine, as far as I'm aware. You're getting rid of safeguards around student privacy, staff boundaries, and fair access. It sounds like you're just wanting parents there to work for free because you're wasting our money on court cases. I'd like a lot more information on the volunteer assistant policies. Thank you.

Thank you, Cooper.

Ruth?

Welcome, Ru. Hello. Candy, you should not be allowed to vote on anything regarding this, as you did like a post that has a Nazi holding a flag that says, we're going to burn your books, F-A-G-G-O-T. Yes, ma'am, this is on topic. What is your agenda item? My agenda item is the book ban. Give me my time back if I have to explain it to you. Time back, please. Please. Give her her time back. Thank you. Okay. Candy should not be voting on any policy regarding a book ban, as she liked a post that said, we're going to burn your books, F-A-G-G-O-T, with a Nazi symbol on it. And, oh, this is from your thing that you have signed multiple emails saying that you are the president and founder of Awaken Redland, saying book challenge policy on a pride flag. That is targeted, Candy. LGBTQ people are a protected class. This is, oh, also, you worked on a draft for your church that also links. This is not on your agenda. Yes, it is. It is relevant. It is relevant because she has no right to write a policy about limiting access to books when we know she is going to target the LGBTQ community. And if you, like me, feel that she is targeting. Thank you.

Your time is done. Thank you. Good evening.

Based on the district's own, so this is about complaints concerning instructional and or library media center materials. So based on the district's own presentation on a recent survey of staff, students, and parents, respondents noted, already, all students have access to appropriate learning materials. Parents' comments were, for the most part, positive and noted strengths of school communication and a welcoming atmosphere, while some areas for improvement or better communication, more extracurricular, stronger responses to bullying. How does the amount of time and resources that this board, employees, and community members have put into this policy address any of these areas of improvement? Why, when respondents noted that currently students have access to appropriate materials, will we limit them? Listen to your constituents. Thank you, Jennifer. Thank you.

Next is Jack Lucas with two cards, Rebecca Acosta with two cards, and Mark Laird with 33 cards. Welcome, Jack.

Okay. Jack Lucas, area one. We don't need a separate procedure, one that ends with the ruling of this board for reviewing books that any complainant believes are sexually explicit. Not only are the architects of this policy not tagged to infantilize students, but they are guiltlessly turning on underrepresented and misrepresented demographics or hinting at such. Toni Morrison, one of the many black authors whose work you're trying to bury, comprehended all of this, and I take influence from her. She wrote, writers can disturb the social oppression that functions like a coma on the population. A coma despots call peace. Unpersecuted, unjailed, unharassed writers are trouble for the ignorant bully, the sly racist, and the predators feeding off the world's resources. You're turning RUSD into the adversary, she denounced. What a sorry legacy for this board. Moving on to item M. With regard to the latest draft of BP 6000, you already wanted to enable paranoid parents and yourselves to object to respectful portrayals of sexual and gender minorities in instructional materials through an unconvincing smokescreen of keeping porn and other obscenities out of schools. And now with a reduction of one word, there would be so little you'd have to dig up in order to make your case. I thought of trying to appeal to your maternal inclinations by asking if you would help your own kids, if you would support them if they were queer or trans and felt ashamed because they were made to feel like they were obscenities, that they were reduced to obscenities. But I remember you view kids as unthinking pieces of property. So I think that speculation is pretty useless, actually, which is a real shame.

Thank you, Jack.

Welcome, Rebecca.

You said I had two cards. I actually have three. But I put the third one in close to six. Okay. My first one is on AR 1312.2. Have any of the board read the nine original books? I've spent my entire summer reading the list of the nine books that Candy and Jeanette wanted to ban. When my children are in high school, I would let them read all but one. I as a parent am fully capable of making these decisions for my own children. I don't need the board telling me what is appropriate, especially for several board members who ran on a platform of parental choice. I don't believe the board has morally sound or competent judgment. We have a president who lets slurs be openly used in her meetings. Then we have a board member who openly likes anti-Semitic, racist, sexist, homophobic, and ableist memes. These are the elected officials I'm supposed to trust with decisions for my children? Absolutely not. These board members are the perversion and filth. VP6000, I would like you to point to me any current textbook in this district that we have adopted that has pornography, lewdness, or erotica in them. I would like you to point me to any history class in our public school system that isn't incredibly sanitized and watered down to be palatable for white people to include any of the sexual violence, obscenity, and vulgarity of our true American history. This policy is useless because none of these things are in our curriculum. Secondly, it contradicts itself and makes itself pointless by going on to say you can't do any of these things except that you can do all of these things on a case-by-case basis. So what is the true purpose of this board policy? Are we writing useless policies? Or do our board members have a curriculum they plan to recommend and thereby line their coffers with? And the one I put in at the last minute is 11C. I wanted to talk about Fragan, Friedman, and Full Frost. I'd like to know why we are adding a new law firm on retainer. And why is it being drawn from the general fund? Is this perhaps because the board feels it needs representation with its current unscrupulous policies? Why are we draining our general fund if you are so proud of what you are doing? Stand behind it with your whole chest and leave that money for our children. Thank you, Rebecca.

Mark? Mark? Welcome, Mark.

Thank you.

Mark Laird, Area 2, speaking on 11B. So I am insulted that the board feels the need to spend $20,000 out of the general fund on software under the guise of transparency when this own board has shown it lacks transparency rather than allowing the public to speak for a reason. time, which would allow the public to be heard, President Rendler has allowed the board to shrink public speaking time with each meeting. This board claims that this software will allow the board to support collaboration and to allow for consistent communication among board members, staff, and the public. But how can the board do that when we won't even be heard? And we've limited public comments to being in person only. Thank you. Item C, it is interesting for me that the district is approving this agreement with Fagan, Friedman, and Fullfrost LLP because it's gonna answer to the board and only the board. Why is that? Is it because the board feels like it's important to get a legal team because you're passing policies that violate California Ed Code and California law? I think that it's very, very interesting that this money is going to come out of our general fund that should be going to the very well-being of our students. We could be using this funding towards so many other programs that will better our district and better our students and better our staff. And yet we are spending it on a legal firm for the board because of the fact that you have chosen to pass policies that violate California law and violate our rights here in this state. It is ridiculous and shame on you, Renler, for allowing it to happen. Indeed, I am happy that the school district is looking for more revenue generating opportunities, and although there will be upfront costs associated with renovating the warehouse, I am grateful that we are gonna have a facility that's gonna allow the district to rent to the public, create meeting space, and create a revenue generating opportunity for our city. This is important as many other districts are seeking revenue generating opportunities for their budget shortfalls.

I am glad that the board is being proactive on this matter, especially when our district is likely to see declining enrollment from the policies passed before this board, and most of our funding comes from enrollment. I am really, really grateful for this warehouse project, so thank you, keep up the good work on that. Now, item F, I strongly support the Redlands East Valley Boys Basketball Booster Club. Booster clubs help enhance student experiences and provide valuable resources. A funded program fosters teamwork, discipline, and leadership, and it builds community spirit, benefiting the students at Redlands East Valley. Thank you. Next item, G. I seek details on the Interquest Detection Canines Training for Student Safety. What protocols to prevent bias and ensure fair treatment will we be putting into place for this program? How will these complaints be addressed? What data shows that this program is effective in schools and how will its success be measured? Have we explored instead funding other supports for our students such as wellness centers or increasing access to counseling services for our students to teach them healthy coping skills instead of having to turn to drug use? I think that there are so many other things that we could do in alternative to this program. Next item, H. With temperatures here on the rise in Redlands, I am glad that the district is taking protective measures to ensure our students have a safe learning environment. I wholeheartedly support the agreement with Verandas Inc. for the Mentany High School Shade Structure Project. Materials testing and special instructions are paramount to ensuring the safety and durability of the shade structure, which is crucial for our students' well-being. These structures will provide essential sun protection during outdoor activities. Proper testing guarantees a safe and lasting environment, and investing in our schools directly benefits our children, fostering their growth and safety outdoors, as these spaces are fundamental to their healthy development and happiness. This project reflects our commitment to their future, so thank you. Next item, I. I am requesting more information on the stadium and parking lot improvement projects at East Valley High. Although I understand the need to update and maintain our facilities, I hope there are some opportunities for us to again regain our operating costs such as adding additional solar panels to cover the parked cars while also lowering our district's electricity and our footprint operating costs in the long run. I would like to know the scope of what this project entails as the district will be needing additional revenue generating opportunities to help us face the challenging years ahead as our budget continues to decrease. J, I strongly support change order number one for the restroom expansion. Adequate restrooms are crucial for our students' health and well-being. Modernizing these facilities is vital, especially with our growing and diverse student body. The project demonstrates the board's commitment to our children, ensuring a comfortable and safe learning environment funded by our community. I hope that this project includes the required gender-neutral bathrooms that are now required under California law so that we can maintain compliance with California law. Investing in these facilities shows our students that they are valued, particularly important given that policies could marginalize certain groups. Prioritizing student need fosters a positive and inclusive environment for all. Thank you. K. I support the certificate transfer of title for the portable classrooms. This is a practical way for Redlands Unified School District to handle classroom space. Portable classrooms let the district adjust changes in student numbers or offer special programs without the high cost of building new classrooms. I like that we are transferring the ownership from San Bernardino County. It is a good use of our money, and it will ensure that... we are able to appropriately use our resources for our students and our community. Approving this transfer ensures that we can quickly address space needs as they arise, offering flexibility and value to the district. It is a responsible approach to managing our resources and will effectively benefit all. I wish that we could have more policies that benefited everyone. With many of our low-income students relying on schools for their meals, I need more details about piggybacking on San Jacinto Unified's bread contract with Gold Star Foods. What due diligence confirmed their ability to meet RUSD's needs, given our different sizes and demographics? What quality control ensures the bread meets our nutritional standards and preferences? How specific cost savings are projected compared to using local vendors? How does this align with our commitment to diverse suppliers and equitable communities? M, with temperatures in Redlands climbing, once again, I wholeheartedly support the bid 2025 to KMAHVAC and construction for the cafeteria HVAC replacement. A reliable HVAC system is vital for our students' and staff's health, particularly with more frequent and extreme weather. Investing in our school facility maintenance shows that we prioritize comfortable, safe learning environment, enabling students to concentrate on their own education. Furthermore, properly maintained school facilities contribute to a positive community image, fostering a supportive atmosphere where all students feel valued and can thrive. The upgrade is an investment in our children's future and our community's well-being. Thank you. And I do question though why this board did not see a mathematical error that resulted in the Arrhenius bid submission for this proposal. This board has made it clear before that it sometimes intends to pass first reads without closely reading the details and correct them later. Is that what happened here? Was a similar oversight what resulted in this mathematical error? I ask that the board closely reads policies it approves prior to approving them, as this has resulted in wasted time for the public, the board, and the contractors involved with this project. Thank you. Oh. Although professional development is important to support this proposal, I require more details. Specifically, I need clarity on the attendee selection process, meeting content, and knowledge dissemination plans for returning staff. I'm hoping that these will go mostly to our teachers and not to our district staff, as they are the ones that serve our students the most. A detailed cost breakdown for each meeting, including travel, lodging, and registration is essential. Furthermore, I seek to understand how the district will assess the return on investment from these conferences. How will information translate into improved student outcomes, especially for our vulnerable students? Understanding these elements is crucial for me to endorse this. Thank you. P, I request detailed information on payment, transmittal numbers. I'm just not even going to say them. There's too many numbers. Please provide a breakdown of the... $126,563 of allocation. Which specific projects or initiatives is this funding going to support? What metrics will assess its effectiveness of these expenditures concerning student outcomes? Explain how these expenditures will align with the district's strategic plan, especially regarding equity and inclusion. This level of detail is crucial for understanding the financial commitment and its impact on our educational goals. Your prompt response and thoroughness is greatly appreciated as we work towards ensuring transparency and accountability in our financial practices. Thank you. Cue. I support the agenda item to accept donations and to instruct the secretary to send thank you letters. Donations are crucial for enriching student and school resources, particularly with strained budgets. These funds support vital extracurriculars, updated materials, and better technology, directly improving student learning. Acknowledging donors through thank you letters is a meaningful way to recognize their generosity and to encourage ongoing support. This act of gratitude promotes transparency and strengthens the trust between the school board and our community. Number 12A. I support the Citrus Valley High School advanced theater class trip to the Oregon Shakespeare Theater Festival. It is a great chance for the students to deepen their understanding of theater by seeking professional shows and linking classroom lessons to the real world. Seeing different... takes on classic plays can spark creativity and critical thinking, which are key for doing well in anything. These cultural experiences really help students grow as people, helping them to become more well-rounded. This trip offers students an exciting chance to express themselves and connect with others. Thank you. B, I strongly support the Redlands Unified School District's 2025-2026 consolidated application for funding. Obtaining these federal grants is essential to equip our students with the tools for success. These funds will bolster programs designed to close learning gaps and foster equitable learning opportunities for all, especially students from marginalized communities. The district's pursuit of funding highlights its commitment to improving educational outcomes for every Redlands student. I wish that all of our policies shared the same thing. This proactive approach will ensure a brighter future for our children, providing necessary resources and support systems that provide academic achievement and personal growth. Thank you. C, as the board seeks to hinder literacy support for our older students, particularly those in AP classes, by limiting access to books, I am requesting further details regarding the agreement with CORE. I am particularly interested in understanding the specific reading strategies CORE will implement during teacher training. Further, what evidence supports the efficacy of CORE's methodology? What metrics will gauge the program's success at Lagonia Elementary? An outline of how this initiative either complements or contrasts with our district's current reading support programs is also needed. Lastly, what factors led to CORE's selection as our service provider? Thank you. D, I am requesting further details, once again, regarding our agreement with CORE, this time at Victoria Elementary. So, as I was saying before, lastly, what factors led to CORE's selection as our service provider? Providing clarity on these points will enable the community to properly evaluate the investment's value and its alignment with the district's broader objectives for student achievement. E, I strongly support the agreement with Give Something Back. Mentoring for foster homeless and system involved youth is a crucial community investment. These students face challenges and often lack support. Mentoring offers guidance. encouragement, and skills for academic and personal success. Funding via the SBCSS capacity grant ensures resources for those most in need. I hope this initiative helps to foster inclusivity for all students, regardless of background, especially as we are seeming to do the opposite with some of our policies before this board. Mentorship provides a positive impact, helping these young individuals navigate difficult and brighter futures. Thank you. F, I support the agreement with career counseling. Investing in teacher development is vital for student success and our community's future. Ongoing training empowers educators to create engaging learning environments. Well-trained teachers can better address the diverse needs of all students, including those feeling marginalized. Professional development ensures that our teachers are equipped with the latest strategies and resources. This leads to improved teaching quality directly impacting student outcomes. This investment fosters a more inclusive school environment, preparing students for future challenges and contributing to a stronger, more equitable community. It's a crucial step towards a brighter future for all. Thank you. I support the agreement with Linda Mood Bell, investing in instructional services, particularly for the special education. It is vital for student success. The $28,747 allocation from special education funds is a sound investment, promising improved outcomes crucial support for students needing extra help. This focused instruction ensures every student, especially those from marginalized backgrounds, can achieve their potential. Such initiatives reflect our commitment to Equitable education and fostering a healthy learning environment where all students thrive. Thank you. H. I request more details on the proposed agreement with Leverage Learning Group for writing professional learning. What specific strategies will be taught? And how do they align with our current curriculum? How will the training... address diverse learners' needs? What is the plan to implement and sustain the gained knowledge in the classroom? What data supports Leveraged Learning Group as the best vendor, considering diversity and inclusion compared to alternatives? These details will help assess the investment's potential impact and value. I strongly support the agreement with Dr. Olvera. Access to timely and comprehensive special education evaluations is vital for student success. These evaluations ensure that we understand each student's unique needs, allowing us to provide tailored support, especially for marginalized students. Early identification and intervention are key to preventing academic struggles and to fostering an inclusive learning environment. In today's climate, particularly for LGBTQ plus students and other marginalized groups, readily available qualified professionals are essential for their education and emotional well-being. This agreement is a valuable investment in our students and our district, promoting equity and opportunity for all. Jay, I support the revised agreement for the Riverside County Office of Education making connections in mathematics training. Investing in teacher development, particularly in mathematics, is essential for improving student performance and preparing them for success. Well-trained teachers directly benefit students and enhance educational quality. Districtwide, equipping educators with effective strategies to support all students, especially those facing marginalization, promotes inclusivity and equity. This initiative ensures that our teachers are at the forefront of mathematics education, leading to better student understanding and engagement. This investment reflects our commitment to providing high quality education and fostering a supportive learning environment for every student. Thank you. Jay. I support the revised agreement with Riverside County Office, education making connections in mathematics training, investing in teacher development, particularly in mathematics. I think I already spoke on that one, so I'm going to move on. Whoops. Thank you. Okay. At a time when members of this board are liking posts that comment, gays can't talk in that voice anymore, I question the intent of this policy.

I'm still waiting to hear back from you, Candy. I really do question the intent of this policy because it looks like this policy is working to erase the voices of marginalized communities. It looks like it's going to really hurt our AP students and their access to the literacy that they need. And like I said, Honestly, especially considering some of the things that have come out, Candy, and I'm still waiting for you to respond back to my comment, it really upsets me that we're working to erase the important voices that our students need to be able to read.

L, I am requesting more information on the proposed revisions to exhibit 5145.71 title Nine, sexual harassment complaint procedures. I seek clarity on the impact these revisions will have on the reporting process for both students and staff. What specific procedural changes are being implemented and what is the reasoning behind them? Furthermore, how will these changes guarantee equitable outcomes for all students, especially those from vulnerable populations, including LGBTQIA plus students? Finally, will comprehensive training be provided to all students and staff to ensure that they understand revised procedures, and what key areas will this training address?

I really don't understand why we aren't listening to our educated professionals. I'm concerned about the proposed revisions to board policy 6000.

Updating policies is important, but I'm worried that the changes to roles and concepts could unintentionally shift priorities, potentially impacting our students negatively.

I'm primarily concerned about how the board will define content as obscene. You told us at the last meeting that we were going to get a rubric for this. Where's the rubric? Where's the transparency? Did you collaborate with the educational professionals that you said you were going to collaborate with at the last meeting? No, otherwise we would have been presented with that rubric. So I really would love for you as a board to define what obscene means, because that's just opening the doorway to ban whatever you want, regardless of literary merit.

All right, 13A, I support resolution number four, 2025 to 2026, which concerns the Grove school's request to update admissions policies.

I really think that Grove is just such a wonderful school. I love the environment that they've been able to foster for our students. And actually, it kind of breaks my heart that the charter school is the school that I keep hearing recognized as the most inclusive and welcoming environment. We shouldn't have to go to a charter school to feel that in Redlands Unified School District. I'm once again grateful that we're gonna be approving their contract, but we shouldn't be having to go to charter schools, excuse me, I'm speaking, we shouldn't be having to go to charter schools when we should be able to provide that right within our school district. It's really embarrassing that that's the school that everyone is saying is the safe school, honestly. All right, speaking on E, why is it that we feel that we need to seek out volunteers for the paid work of what should be paraeducators? Is it because our new policies are scaring away qualified educators from our school districts? We should have no problem attracting qualified talent if we have a district that lives up to its mission statement and a district that pays competitively. Competitive pay will be difficult, though, if we're spending all of our money on litigation. Like I said, if we paid competitively, we wouldn't be having to rely on so many volunteers to do all the work that honestly should be paraeducators. Why are we taking away from our staffing pool? And also, why can't we hire paraeducators if we aren't filling those vacant positions? We should be looking at that. And then, same thing for F. I really just don't know why we need volunteers to fill in all of this work when we should be able to hire qualified professionals. And I respect and love our volunteers, but volunteer work should not be mandatory for the operation of our school. Volunteer work should be something that is done for extracurricular activities, for helping teachers grade papers, not for doing the responsibilities of what should be a paid Only paraeducators have the background checks, the knowledge required, the training required to do the work that we are asking them to do. The fact that we have to rely on the public for volunteers to do all of these jobs is honestly embarrassing, and it says a lot about our district, its policies, and why it can't attract a qualified pool of candidates. All right, thank you. Goodbye.

Thank you, Mark. Thank you, Mark.

Up next, we have Aya with two cards, Valerie Taper with two cards, and Leigh Leong with three cards.

Welcome, Aya.

So I have to ask, as for 6,000, is there a reason why this change exists aside from the fact that you three are just being douches? None of you actually even have a meaningful argument here. There's nothing you've branded here to queer people that can't also be applied to cis and straight people. If me being trans is something that shatters your worldview, then it's about damn time you get out of La La Land and look at the people around you. None of this helps anyone. Most of all, none of this is democratic. None of us here who are actually affected by this ask for this. We queer youth know more than anyone else what our needs are, and these policies do nothing to address that. Instead, we just want you gone. As for 1312.2, so last meeting, a woman verbally harassed one of our queer students, and while all of us who opposed it were kicked out, she was given her full speaker time, all of it, and then some. And now you're telling me you want to censor our existence from the place we spent seven hours a day of our waking lives in? And that's more important to you than recognizing us queer kids who stood up to your indecency today and all other days. You're telling me we can't discuss things like gender identity, but people can shout at us slurs all they want? You three may be sitting there lying through your teeth all day long, but we will always be there, bringing our own books, passing them around, talking to people, and we will never let you in those spaces. We can, and we will tear that future. Thank you, Aya.

Welcome, Valerie.

Thank you. I'm a parent and a resident of this district. I brought this back because you wanted to know why it was relevant and why it was on topic. Your AB 1312.2 makes censorship of books easier. And you have a sitting board member who likes content like this that informs her policy decisions. And so I don't know how you can allow her to vote on this policy and expect there not to be litigation about this because the intent is here. So if you cannot pass this without relying on Olson's vote, if you can't get Hollihan or Ayala Quintero to vote on this policy and say it is worth putting on the agenda, I don't know how you can say that this is okay. Thank you, Valerie.

Thank you.

My next topic is BP6000. I am concerned that the language included in this change will make it easier to sanitize and censor our sex ed curriculum. I'm also concerned because the terms obscene and lewd have been tied to a FOIA email, again, Ms. Olson, with the ARC Church, that that is how the LGBTQ community is described. And so when you connect sexuality and you reduce the LGBTQ community to only sexuality, how do we know that when you are targeting obscene materials and sexual materials, that that is not a dog whistle for the LGBTQ community? And the answer is that we cannot know. And they should be pulled from the agenda tonight.

Welcome, Lee. Lee, just to clarify, you have three cards, but one of them is not on the agenda as items, so we're going to remove that one and put it in the orange cards.

with 12K and M, you are telling not only us, but the parents in this room and the people in this room that they are incapable of understanding and knowing what is best for their own children. As a government, you are attempting to segue yourself into our children's education. And if you look around this room, the content that will inevitably end up being banned because of this, will only just tell people like me, the many queer people in this room, that we are disgusting and that we are not meant to learn or know about each other. And ultimately it is about how having these books in classrooms because of compassion. Compassion is not inherited. Compassion, knowing and caring for each other is and always must be learned. How do we learn from those around us? We learn it from books. It starts in our classrooms with books. Are you, I'm sorry, are you on your second, next part? Yes. Okay. Continuing on, the books that are being censored and banned are not pornographic nor crude. They are the keys to a flourishing society that we ultimately are all reaching out for. They are the story of all of us. We are the foreigners to our fellow man one way or another. And the only way we can be at peace is by gathering perspectives. To be at peace is to know compassion intimately. And taking away these books ultimately just lead for a hateful and crude world. Thank you. Thank you, Ling. Thank you.

We have next, it's Michael Paisner with two cards, Cindy Alvarez Nordstrom with two cards, and Heather King with one card.

Welcome, Michael.

Thank you. Michael Paisner, top five reasons to not pass the book-banning policy. Number five, use a different number of criteria for the different processes, but the total scale is the same for both. The math ain't math in here. Number four, you did not consult with your own subject matter experts, the librarians. Number three, every time an ARC Church member speaks, they demonstrate their true motivation to prevent normalizing the LGBTQ community that violates California law. Woo! Number two, you are enabling Nazi sympathizers to be arbitrators of community standards. And number one, our reserves are shrinking by $20 million per year, and you are directing the superintendent to host a book club of potentially erotic books. This is not what the superintendent should be doing with his time. Next, concepts and roles. This policy would assign the board, including Candy Olson, the responsibility of determining what is lewd. It's in the policy. If you're holding a meme, a poster, or something that demonstrates Candy Olson's inability to determine what is lewd, please hold it up. This is not old material. This is stuff she has posted and demonstrates that she does not have the ability to judge what is obscene, what is lewd. This is her work. This is her efforts. And this reflects on her ability to make judgments. These are obscene, and she should not be able to serve on the board. And you, Ms. Rendler, are responsible because you allow it. You have not censured her when you should, and you support her.

Thank you, Michael. Thank you.

Welcome, Cindy.

Hello. I'm speaking on concepts and roles. I'm not being paid to be here. I'm here on my own time because I'm not one of, whoops, sorry, I'm not okay with these dog whistle policies targeting people of color and LGBTQ voices. Banning books is like banning people. You cannot destroy the truth of their experience by burning pages. Stories are not pornography. This policy wants to establish a governing order over sexuality to enforce sexual and social norms. It's fairly obvious Candy and Jeanette got on this school board to promote their political agenda, not because you actually care about students having a rich learning experience, putting them in a position to compete on a world stage. This is the complaints concerning library. This policy is a huge waste of resources. You're proposing a taxpayer-funded book club to review books challenged by any member of the community. You saw Sonia Shaw attempt this in Chino and other districts as well. Yet knowing this, you want to imitate her and all her moral fanaticism by putting forth copycat policies you know will cost the district big money. And who pays for this? Your neighbors. You think you have the support of the community on this because they voted for you? Did you tell them how it turned out for Chino? I thought you MAGA board members were all about parent rights. Where are parents' rights when you allow anyone in the community to challenge a book and remove access to it for all students?

Thank you, Cindy.

Welcome, Heather.

Thanks, Michelle.

Heather Kingshamp, Area 2, mother of two RUSD grads. We all saw after the July meeting how agonizing this conversation has been for you about this policy, and the worst part is it's unnecessary. There is no pornography in our school libraries. All of the books that have been purchased have gone through the vetting process of major presses and are highly trained librarians. There's not a problem. All you can point to is your anxiety that those books exist. Taking away books that deal with complex questions about sexuality and identity leaves students to look for information in potentially dangerous places like the internet or the backseat of someone's car. If you want to keep students safe, let them have access to knowledge. Thank you.

Up next, we have Robert Broom. I'm sorry, Robert Bourne, Philip David, and Corrine Garcia.

Welcome, Robert.

Give me a second to pull up my little tots. I have three, correct? Yes. Okay. Can I be heard? Thank you. Robert Bourne, Area 1. Addressing first Agenda 13K, policy establishes an expedited removal of an item that a single complainant has deemed to contain perceived pornography, graphic description of sexual acts, or sexually explicit materials. How, I ask, can a text on human reproductive biology not include the latter two? However, the most dangerous is the word perceived. The policy describes perceived as, quote, what is interpreted, seen, or believed by someone, even if it is not universally agreed upon. This means the complaint is based on the complainant's interpretation of the content. This imposes one individual's... Thank you. I'll move on. Item 12L, I approve the revision that is essentially administrative, but it reminds the settlement of the state of California that the district will refrain from breaking any law. I submit that adopting and implementing 12K and 12L do in fact break California law and therefore will nullify whatever agreement we had with the state previously. Moving back, this imposes one individual's morality and religious beliefs on entire student population. In apartheid South Africa or Jim Crow South, it could be perceived as pornographic for a black person to be seen holding hands or hugging a white person. If this is enacted, will someone perceive a pornographic description of two boys or two girls? I'll come back to that again. Item 12M, the revisions to this policy include the words, shall not include pornography, erotica, graphic description. Again ask, how can we teach human reproductive biology without graphic descriptions or even what might be perceived as pornography? When, as a family doctor, I was asked to conduct a session on prevention of sexually transmitted disease for my church's youth group, we practiced putting condoms on a banana. How would this go down with the thought police who are setting policies for our students? This is a bad policy and likely illegal and will cost RUSD large amounts in the future.

Thank you, Robert. Welcome, Philip.

Thank you. This is for 12M. This policy is a direct copy-paste from Chino Valley, a district drowning in backlash for pushing censorship and political agendas into classrooms. It's illegal under AB 1078. It devalues our librarians, and it opens the door to endless bad-faith book challenges. In 2022, just eight challenges cost us over $20,000. This policy guarantees more, more complaints, more committees, more wasted tax dollars. You are handing power to extremists to silence voices and to erase stories that reflect the diversity of our students. We already have a working process. This is not about protecting kids. It's about controlling them. Reject this reckless policy before it drags Redlands into lawsuits and shame.

Thank you, guys. Welcome, Corinne.

Thank you. Area 4, the revised AR 13, 12.2. First, it claims to protect parental rights but lets anyone even people without kids in the district challenge the books affecting all families. Second, Section 2 allows immediate removal of books based on someone's perception of sexual content without any review. That's censorship driven by personal bias. Third, terms like pornography or pornographic, erotica, and inappropriate vulgarity are too vague and subjective, opening the door to misuse. Fourth, the rubric seems neutral but is actually disguised censorship, putting classic literature, LGBTQ plus stories, and trauma narratives at risk. Finally, the appeal process is controlled by board members who many parents no longer trust, some accused by promoting discriminatory views. Okay, next. Board Policy 6000. I would also like to know which textbooks in this district contain pornography, erotica, or lewd content, because this policy makes strong claims without offering a single example. I'd also like to know which of our history classes actually include the raw, uncomfortable truths of American history, because most are already sanitized to avoid discomfort. This policy is unnecessary and contradictory. It claims to ban certain content that immediately allows for case-by-case exceptions. So which is it? If we're passing policies that address imaginary issues and then undermining them in the same paragraph, we need to ask why. Is this about protecting students or about controlling what they're allowed to learn? Thank you.

Thank you, Corinne. Thank you.

Next is Charlene Wappenberg, Aaron Fernando with two cards, and Jeff Pogge.

Welcome, Aaron.

Thank you. All right, I don't really want to be here today, so I think I'll pretty much just go reiterate what I said last time. Last time I quoted Ezekiel 2320, which states, there she lusted after her lovers whose genitals were like those of donkeys and whose omission was like that of horses. And I pointed out this wasn't really meant as a gotcha, like, oh, we're going to ban the Bible. It was that there can be context for to stuff that on the surface sounds pornographic, but it really is trying to make a point, and that point is not to arouse. I mean, some people, I'm sure Candy spends all her time getting aroused by this. But the system as it currently exists leaves the decision up to experts. Librarians have master's degrees, they know this stuff. Are you gonna listen to them, or are you gonna listen to random people who haven't read a book since high school? All right, that's it.

Thank you, Aaron.

Welcome, Charlene.

Hello. I am a teacher in our USD district. I'm also a parent, and I'm from Area Trustee 1. I'm speaking on the book bans. Sorry, I don't publicly speak often. Well, in front of students, I do. But anyways, speaking on the book bans, I don't understand why we're not trusting our librarians who are highly educated and who have vetted these books already. I feel it's government overreach for you to tell me what my children can and cannot read because my librarians have already done that for me. Yeah, it's weird. And it's creepy. Like, you get these people coming up here reading these sections of books that are obscene, and it's weird.

Thank you, Charlene.

I have another one. Okay. Oh, gosh, I can't even remember what it was.

Charlene, I only have one entry for you.

Oh, great. Then I'll go away now.

Thank you, Charlene.

WELCOME, JEFF. WELCOME, JEFF.

THANK YOU. like to thank the board and all the staff who came tonight this is jeff buggy area to regarding library materials i asked the board to focus stop this absurd pointless revision r u s d reserves just shrank by twenty million dollars you have nothing better to do than revise an entirely functional pre-existing policy under this ridiculous proposed revision any district resident even if not a parent, not a student, but any resident can challenge material. For what? I quote, inappropriate, vulgarity, crude slang, if perceived, anything blasphemous, including religious oaths and common swear words, if perceived. Reject these changes, please. Use your time wisely instead.

Thank you, Jeff. Thank you.

Up next, we have Antonio Endicott, Stephen Allen Becker with three cards, Charlene Williams.

Is Antonio here? Okay. Mr. Becker, why don't you go first?

Stephen Becker, Area 1. Obscenity may be difficult to define, but here it is, Ms. Olson. This is obscene, and you liked it. I'm addressing three agenda items. The ultimate aim of the policies advocated by Mrs. Olson, Mrs. Wilson, and up to now, Mrs. Rendler, with your acquiescence, are the dumbing down of our public education and the elimination of critical thinking and the public education the marginalization of whole segments of our student population. I have three. Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Olson were elected by very small margins as a result of a classic bait and switch. They presented themselves as as defenders of decency and traditional values. It was and continues to be a lie. One only need look at this and the other things that we're pushing. What policy are you speaking to? It relates, ma'am, to the fact that Mrs. Olson and apparently Mrs. Wilson are Do not have the requisite decency to make decisions on what people read. And let me finish without interruption. You don't like to hear it, but it's the truth. Mrs. Rendler, I thought that you were better than this and hope that you are. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Becker. I think your time is up.

I had 45 more seconds. Please don't cut my time off. You do it when you don't like what people are saying. I have very few more seconds, but I want to finish what I have to say. Mrs. Olson's social media presence has now exposed her for what she is. She is a homophobe, a racist, and a gross anti-Semite. And again, just look at the material. Her pathetic efforts to deny the obvious impacts... of her social media make her clearly a hypocrite and a liar. Mrs. Rendler, for the sake of all that's good, don't join with these two fanatical ideologues.

Thank you, Stephen. Welcome, Antonio.

Hello. Sorry for being a bit late. So I'm here to talk about policy 1312.2, the book banning one. So this policy's been put under the guise of protecting children from porn that doesn't exist. What it's really here to do is infringe on my rights and every other student's rights because you have an agenda to push, Candy, and well, you, I forgot your name, my bad. More importantly, though, it's not going to win because look at how many people don't want it in here. It's blatantly unpopular, and you're going to lose in the end. You never win. Historically, people like you never win. So I suggest giving up now.

Thank you.

Charlene Williams. Up next is Peter Kane, Pat Molnar with three cards, and Annie A.

Welcome, Peter.

Peter Cain, Area 5, unfortunately. I did not, I'm not reading tonight. I hope I don't forget that too much. Candy, I just want to, I mean, Candy, Michelle, some data for you at the last meeting. 73 out of the 84 public speakers, that's above 80, it's almost 87%. Again, he just said blatantly unpopular. This is what you're voting against. And tonight it's like 24 out of 26. So I don't know if it's just you're oblivious or pessimist. It's like maybe she's just naive, but you're just complicit. And please come to my open house tonight, but just you two. Thanks.

Hi, I'm Pat Molnar. I live in Area 4 and represented by Melissa and Patty. I want to say I'm starting with the complaints concerning library materials. Professionalism matters. I've taught for 29 years. My skills are valued. I'm paid more. Why are we not listening to the professionals here? I like you guys. I want, I want the best for you, but I don't want you fixing my car. I don't want you fixing my knee and I don't want you denying my children and the children of a majority of the people you're supposed to represent the chance to have their books here, to have to read the books that they want. Poor kids don't get to have books because they can't afford them. Don't do that. And that leads me into concepts and roles. The board policy is 600. Hold on just a second. OK. So on this, this is the taking of books away. So again, Michelle, do you have a grandson who's going into AP? There's books that are challenging. There's books that challenge the way people think. Violence happens. War happens. And what you are wanting to do, what all of you three are doing, is you want sanitized history. There's another word for that. It's called propaganda. And the bad guys do it. Which leads me to, hold on just a second, please. Don't start my time. Which leads me back to business service consent item about the legal services. Okay. So the board wants to be in charge of legal services to support them against the shenanigans that are happening here. You guys are kidding yourselves. History will not be kind. What you're trying to do here is denying this is your community. You've heard them again and again. Michelle, I've stood by you, haven't I? I've had discussions with you. The balance of cards was not balanced. You told me it was. You told me there's a plan in place. But if my kid was scared, if they don't have books that represent them, if they don't have people that represent them, there will be lawsuits. You guys will go down. Resign. Thank you.

Welcome, Annie.

Hi, all. I want to speak in opposition of the book ban. The ban is deliberately vague and allows for books to be removed from the library with no resistance and get tied up in an unnecessarily bureaucratic and confusing review process. This stinks of government overreach, and I agree with other speakers that Candy Olson is not fit to vote on this policy. I guess I'm not surprised that a person who's excited to ban books today would also publicly align herself with Nazi ideologies. Sorry, sorry. In her terms, she follows or used to follow Nazi pages and likes posts that contain Nazi ideologies, but wants us all to know that she doesn't actually like the Nazi parts. Do y'all see how that sounds? Who's going to buy that story? Candy, do us all a favor and just resign. Your fascism is showing. Thank you, Annie.

Up next, Abigail J., Jonathan Marcus with three cards, and Joseph Cohen.

Hello, my name is Abigail. I would like to ask you all to vote no on the book ban. However, I understand that three of you are fascists and will likely vote yes anyway, so I have one request. I would like you to at least notify all of the parents about the books that are currently being challenged, what books have been banned, and what stage of the challenge the books are in. If you claim to run on parental rights and you say that... Students could check out the books from public libraries. Let the parents and the students know what books are being banned. Put this on the school district website or publicize this in some other manner. Thank you. Thank you, Abigail.

Welcome, JB.

Hello. Thank you. My name is JB. I'm in Theory 1. Books, we're not blaming librarians. The Bible does not graphically describe sex acts. Also, sex crimes are prosecuted in the Bible, a stark contrast from the nine pornographic books in your district. We're challenging. DEI is dead, first because of executive order, but second because this country was founded on including all. E pluribus unum, from many comes one, with liberty and justice for all. Do they get to just make comments like that?

I was trying to wait, let you talk instead of interrupting you. Please refrain from making comments when somebody's speaking. Thank you. Thank you, JB. Welcome, Joseph.

My name is Joseph Koenig. I represent Area 2. My grandsons attend schools here in the district. I just wanted to talk about the policy change 6,000. That looks like a way to beat the book ban thing, to sneak through the back door. I read about some of the justification for it. And one of the things is that it's a study that was a bunch of people gathered a bunch of material together and wrote a paper on it. And that's what they're representing as the way that they're going to mandate who reads what. Are you kidding me? Unbelievable.

Thank you, Joseph.

Janelle Martin. Jay Steven Raquel, Izzy Mason with two cards.

Good evening, board members. I'm speaking in opposition of item 12K. Area 1 community member, mother of an RUSD student and co-founder of Stronger Together Now, a nonprofit that supports students across several Inland Empire school districts through tutoring, mentorship, sports programs, and enrichment offerings. Policies that restrict media materials, particularly those that represent cultural identity, LGBTQ+, pride, or support for historically marginalized communities are not about neutrality. They are about silencing students. These actions do not protect children, they suppress them. They are also illegal and violate AB 1078, and we have seen how the legal ramifications of such policies impact Chino Hills District. What message are we sending on book bans and restrictions when this district has yet to take meaningful action for more pressing issues like student safety, mental health, and the reports of sexual misconduct that continue to be swept under the rug or settled? Jay Jay Jay is next Welcome Jay

My name is Jay. I am from Area 4. I am recently moved here in February. And I was very disappointed to come and find that this local school district was pushing these very bigoted policies as far as the book bounds are concerned. And I'd also like to call attention for everybody in this room to pay attention to the mission statement up there where there are words, for example, unifying agent of several unique communities rich in local history, culture, and tradition is committed to preparing students to become productive participants in a diverse, multicultural, democratic society, which also was adopted in 1991. And I would imagine that folks in here who claim to oppose DEI, for example, would oppose a statement like that. However, again, it has been here for longer than many of us have ever even been here in this county. Thank you.

Thank you, Jay. Welcome, Izzy.

I have two cards, but I'm just going to do one. Is that OK? OK, perfect. Hi, I'm Izzy Mason, and I'm going to speak on book fans. Let's ban books, because clearly the biggest threat to students isn't mental health crises, underfunded schools, or predatory teachers. It's books, because heaven forbid we as students read something that makes us think or feel seen. I mean, how dare a novel talk about real life issues like racism, identity, or mental health? That's obvious way too dangerous for our delicate minds. Look, students aren't idiots. We know when we're being censored. And guess what? The more you try and hide information from us, the more we will want to read it. So go ahead and ban books because we will just find them somewhere else. Thank you. Thank you, Izzy.

Next is Angie De La Rosa. Chris Cautese and Brian Kuntz.

Is Angie here? Chris, you can go ahead first.

Welcome, Chris.

Thank you. My name is Chris Claudus. I am a resident of Redlands, a retired public school teacher, a school board member, grandfather to four RUSD students, one of whom, Antonio Endicott, addressed you earlier. Michelle, what is going on here today is your fault. Because of you, these two professional homophobes can turn their venom into law. You are enabling their pogrom against the LBG community. You are responsible for allowing them to become a real threat to the intellectual freedom of our students. Contrary to your stated wishes, we will not go away. We will continue to impress upon you, to the fullest extent permissible by law, the error of your ways." Thank you. Thank you, Fred.

Just to confirm, before you start my time, I have three cards.

Welcome, Brian.

There's three cards, but there's one that I don't, you put 10A?

Yes.

That is the public hearing?

Okay, I guess I'll skip that then.

Okay.

Okay. I am wholeheartedly for banning pervasive pornography in schools. However, what this board is seeking to ban is not Playboy, which is not in any library, by the way, but books containing themes and ideas that this board just simply does not agree with. I would also like to add that high schoolers don't need censorship from sex when between 30% and 50% of high schoolers have had sex. You talk about sex and pornography in books as being a problem when there is not a single student on any RUSD campus who is using these so-called pornographic works as pornography. This board only wants to censor ideas they disagree with and is using a false mask of care in their way to accomplish it. If this board really cares about students, it would realize that suicide rates among queer and trans youth increase up to 100% in school districts that are unaccepting. Next is 12M. This board claims that they want to end obscene material in schools, yet has no way of defining said obscene material, despite repeated public calls for it. Not to mention the fact that Candy Olson, one of the members on this board, has liked, reposted, and shared posts containing obscene language and imagery. Furthermore, in my 11 years in this district, I have never once seen obscene or explicit materials displayed in school libraries, classrooms, or classroom materials. The purpose of this is not to get rid of any obscene material because this obscene material simply does not exist. This board is made up of problems in order to curtail speech that they disagree with. For a side that cares so much about the First Amendment, there is an awfully apparent lack of regard for it. Instead of making problems that simply don't exist, how about we address those problems that are already in this district? For God's sake, address the fact that the RUSD has the third worst district for sexual assault in this country.

Next is Megan Sinat with two cards, Samantha Trad with two cards, and Pastor Heather Hawley with one card. Welcome, Megan.

Hi, my name is Megan Sinnott and I live in area one. I am the mother of a senior in the district. The first thing I'd like to talk about is the revision of administrative regulations, aka the book ban. This is a copy and paste of costly Chino Valley policy. This takes decisions out of the hands of librarians. This will be incredibly costly. And I don't trust a school board who claims they didn't realize where a member claims they were liking and sharing white supremacist, white nationalist content to weigh in on the literary merit of poet laureates. People ban books and not movies because books have a way of introducing us to people and worlds beyond our own. People ban books to control thoughts. Smart people read. Read banned books. Concept and rules. There is no definition for obscenity, and this is left too much up to the personal beliefs of the board. This would only further censorship and is too vague to proceed. Personally, I view transphobic, homophobic, anti-Semitic, anti-black, xenophobic, blatantly racist posts shared by you, Candy, to be offensive and obscene. So why does somebody who, again, claims they didn't understand the obvious... obvious because I've seen it. Hate you were sharing to weigh in on what's obscene. I've seen more than what's up here. You are full of it, Candy. You are so full of it. Thank you, Megan.

welcome Sam are you listening Michelle I'm talking to you are you listening thousands of emails have been sent to you hundreds of postcards hundreds of public comment people who have spent hours in this room for months telling you not to move forward with this policy Are you listening at all? What is going through your head? Do you not believe that we are not a fringe group? We are your community. We are students, parents, teachers, and community members telling you, don't do this. It is going to cost our school millions of dollars. You already heard tonight that our reserves have shrunk by $20 million, which you're not even talking about. This policy is going to cost... This policy that is also connected to the one that I was just talking about is going to cost our school millions of dollars that we don't have. Do you think we're making up that this came from Chino? Do you? Do you not understand that this is a Project 2025 item and is not coming from the town that you grew up in, Michelle, that you raised your kids in? Why are you doing this? There's nothing I can say tonight that hasn't already been said much better than I could say it. Are you listening to your community? When people have coffee with you, people you've known for years who raise children with you, telling you don't do this, What are you thinking? You won't even meet with us. You've known me almost my whole life, and you won't even have a conversation with me. And there's all of these people here. I'm so tired of coming here. Listen to your community.

Welcome, Heather. I'm on assignment here, and I just want to say, Michelle, Candy, and Jeanette, I thank you so much for standing for what is right. I thank you for protecting the children in this city. I thank you for taking the heat, because that's where heroes are found, is in the heat of the battle. Don't grow weary in well-doing, for in due season you will reap if you do not faint. I thank God for what you're doing. I pray that every parent could see the website that Candy shared on her campaign with the books of grooming children. Thank you, Candy, for bringing it to our attention. Thank you. Thank you for bringing it to our attention as a grandparent of two children in this school district. I appreciate what you're doing, and we are for you.

God bless you. I'm sorry.

Next, we have... Next... Next, we have Jessica Callender with four cards, Arisa Turner with one card, and Catherine Appleby with four cards.

What was the agenda item on the last one? What was the agenda item? Can you please?

I think they should have to stay. Yeah, I didn't hear it. I didn't hear it. Was it like you can't use Apple? Point of order. I'd like a point of order excuse me I'm sorry, I didn't catch your name. It was too loud. What's your name?

I'm Jessica.

Jessica, welcome. Hi.

So I am talking on 7A. I'm proud of this school district for doing something positive, allowing our students to participate in a great event like the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience where these students are going to get a chance to work with professionals, learn from professionals, experience art, and ways to learn, create, and grow. But I wonder if you guys were aware that some of the plays during this run are from Shakespeare to Sondheim. And since we're so concerned about obscenity, specifically in the Sondheim play, Into the Woods, there's a naked wolf running around trying to molest a little girl and get him in his bed. But because it's a classic, we're just going to omit that and let the students have a pass. So I'm proud that they get to go. Thank you for letting them experience it. All right, and 13.12.2. I know you guys are tired of this. I'm tired of it. Hi Candy, how are you? Hey Candy. you're attempting to decide what you think is right for our students instead of letting the librarians do it. They've been educated to share their degrees and were given the ability to do so by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, where they're allowed to select materials for school and school district libraries, coordinate and supervise library programs at the school, the district, and the county level. So ideally, please let us support you But let the librarians do their job. And if you want us to support you, please give us a reason by not furthering your hate. All right, last one. 6,000. So 1984, Brave New World, Hamlet. They've all been banned at one point or another and still have at least one obscene or offensive section in them, but are taught in classes. They're taught in school. So if you're not finding these books obscene, but others, why are you cherry picking? Miller versus California said, to be considered offensive, a publication must... be taken as a whole, and have no serious literary, artistic, or political or scientific value. So, why are you qualified to make these decisions? Did you go to school to be an educator or a librarian? No, right now I see three people who are in front of me who went to school for various things. A healthcare professional, a former PTA parent, and a licensed social worker. Thank you, Jessica. Thank you, and please do your job.

Thank you. I may welcome Anissa. Hi. My name is Arissa Owen. I'm from Trustee Area 1. Before we start the clock, though, I would like to raise a point of order. That woman did not speak on an agenda item, and her comment should be taken out of public comment.

Can I interrupt? Because I did make a point of order, and it was ignored. And I understand, and I apologize for interrupting right now, but I do have to address this.

Because all night long, we've watched people speak out on topics that are not agenda items. And I understand that everybody's tensions are high. And to me, it didn't make a difference. Because whether you say it now or you're going to say it later on in public comment, that doesn't matter to me necessarily. But I watched time and time again as you gaveled people and cut their time because they weren't speaking on agenda items. And the one person that comes up and applauds you, you didn't even mention it. It was not an agenda item. So all I'm asking for is consistency. Thank you.

I'm sorry. I apologize. I'm sorry. I apologize.

And there were, I have to say this too. I apologize. There were several people that I was trying to get your attention to ask what agenda item it was, and they spent their whole time without even being asked. Yeah, I think I just concentrated on somebody talking.

And that's what I was saying. I apologize.

To your point, yes. I'm asking for consistency whether it is on either side of the aisle.

So when you come up, if you can just say what policy, I know most of you have done that, but just say what policy or what item you're speaking to. Thank you.

Okay, hi. I'm speaking on the book ban. I want you to know that more than 50 conservative groups are working to challenge books that overwhelmingly have protagonists who are LGBTQ+, and or people of color. They want to erase anyone and anything that does not align with their Christian nationalist worldview. These bans prevent students from marginalized communities from seeing themselves represented in stories that helped them to feel seen. In 2023, 4,240 books were successfully targeted for censorship within the United States education system and public libraries. In our own district, two were taken out of middle school. To quote Stephen Shpobski, I don't know how to say his last name, but he's the author of one of the books being challenged. Thank you. Thank you, Jessica.

Thank you. Welcome, Catherine.

Thank you. Agenda item 11G. Although the language of this agreement within our quest detection canine states that the dogs are friendly, non-aggressive, typically golden or Labrador retrievers who will not sniff individuals under any circumstance, we do have children who are incredibly fearful of dogs. Fearful to the point of tears, panic attacks, and anxiety. What is the plan to care for these students? While the use of these canines will advance the district's desire to foster an atmosphere conducive to safety and education, children cannot learn in situations when they are fearful. Agenda item 11P. On June 24th, I asked President Rendler and board members Olson and Ayala-Contero to share what they had learned from the conferences they had attended. So far, nothing has been shared during the time for board comments. Transmittal number 26000056-0 includes funding the CSBA Coast-to-Coast Conference for Superintendent Cabral and Vice President Hollihan. So I am asking Mr. Cabral and Mrs. Hollihan to share what they have learned in their future comments. Agenda item 12F. I am in strong support of the agreement with Greer Consulting because the data of RUSD, San Bernardino County, and the state of California shows that there are gaps in outcomes between African-American students and their peers. Although this PD is funded by educator effectiveness block grants and is limited because of that and is intended for school staff, I would like you to explore having board members attend this training as some of the board members have demonstrated through their comments that they need the key content in sessions one through 2, and 3. And finally, my last one, 12K and 12M. Thank you for taking the time to provide definitions in a rubric, but there is still work to be done, as many have shared. First, the list in 12M does not match the list in 12K. Second, a rubric is only as good as the team using it, and teams use rubrics effectively when they have practiced norming with the rubrics. Will the reconsideration committee take time to do norming with the rubric? Finally, I am asking that it be required for the district review committee and the board to read the books before they provide their reports or make a decision. When the board has been asked what makes them qualified to make decisions regarding challenged books, the only answer has been because we are mothers. Motherhood is a biological process. It does not miraculously imbue a woman with moral superiority, nor is motherhood a requirement for serving as an RUSD board member. You owe RUSD students. Thank you, Catherine.

Next, we have Matt Appleby, Subhadra Manjula, and Peter Hall.

Welcome back. Hello. On the book ban, first of all, I'd like to thank the board for finally listening to the community about something and providing definitions for some of the terms. With that said, there's still some very concerning areas in this policy. In Section 2, Part 7, it mentions that if the complainant disagrees with the district review committee's decision, they can appeal to the board, and the board will determine whether the material is appropriate or not. But the only rationale we've been given for that is that they are mothers and grandmothers. That is not enough because those are not qualifications. They are biological designations and have nothing to do with your ability to evaluate materials. So I ask again, what relevant qualifications do the board members have that would allow them to offer reliable evaluation of materials? Some of the definitions in this also have a concerning language.

Thank you, Matt.

Welcome, Sue.

Hi. All right. So I'm here to talk on 12K. So I don't really know how many more times we're going to have to tell you this. I feel like a broken record coming here each and every time to tell you what you already know. This book ban takes away student control of the media that we consume, and it places it in the hands of a school board that has already made up its mind. It's only going to lead to a lack of freedom for all students. Because, let's be real here, the only ones who are going to be happy after all of this passes are Candy, Jeanette, and Michelle. Is that really the kind of policy that we want our students to live with? Because it isn't the school board members' happiness that matters most. It's ours. We should feel comfortable with what we're reading, and we're already in a place like that right now. We don't need that to be taken away from us. Now for the next one, that's 12M. So that's sort of dealing more with obscenity. Let's talk about what obscenity actually is because I don't think anyone knows what it is. So some of the members of our board would define it as content pertaining to LGBTQ communities. I personally would define it as the post that Candy Olson liked on Instagram. That is to say, obscenity is highly subjective. I feel like it would be best for us to, gee, I don't know, trust our professionals like we've been doing. They certainly know better than you do. They know better than I do. And we've all made this abundantly clear. Like, the way that you guys are acting about these communities that you don't belong to is not actually talking about necessarily this idea of like, oh, it's obscene. At this point, you're just being prejudiced. And so I'd like you to actually consider that definition and refer back instead to our professionals instead of trying to define it yourselves. Thank you. Thank you, Sue.

Welcome, Peter.

So a bunch of people are complaining about how this policy would take away their rights to educate the book ban policy. Okay. Okay, so a bunch of people are talking about how the book ban policy would take away their rights to educate their children as they see fit. And I just would like to remind everybody that had the Supreme Court voted the way the LGBT community wanted to back in late June of this year, then people who don't share your perspectives and your opinions would not be allowed to opt their children out of school. They would be forced to have their children sit through what we view as propaganda. Men cannot become women. Women cannot become men. That is biology. Thank you. Thank you, Peter.

Next, we have Joshua Hall, Quinn Shea with 11 cards, and Joette Orman with two cards. Welcome, Joshua.

So speaking on the book ban, the book ban is not really a book ban. It's a guideline for material that is appropriate or inappropriate based on age, grade level, and emotional and intellectual maturity. So it's not really a ban. You can get all the books that are banned from schools anywhere online or at Barnes and Noble or other bookstores. Secondly, the same people who are complaining about the book ban want to get our public servants canceled from not just the school district, from their jobs. They're trying to get Candy Olson fired from her job as an RN, not just resigned from the book board because she liked a social media post. They want to censor social media that's the same as their book ban. Thank you, Joshua.

Welcome, Quinn. Good evening. Good evening, board. Can you please pause my timer? I'm grabbing out my paper. Thank you very much. Hello, my name is Quinn Shea. I'm an incoming 8th grader at Area 2. I am speaking on Section 11, Item Q. Instead of spending my last couple days of summer vacation, I'm here to talk on certain policies. First, I'd like to talk on Section 11. Okay, I just said that. Let's be honest. Does the board really need donations? What would the donations be for? Would they go towards the students and their learning? Would it go straight to the board? Because as it states, you would have a secretary write letters on behalf of the board, not the district, the board, and the board specifically. Why not have the district say thank you? Because the board wants power. Sorry, section 12, letter M. Now, something I noticed in the update of this policy is that it would make it easier to sanitize our curriculum, particularly our sexual education curriculum. The revision removed the word persuasive from the criteria and worryingly continues to include the language that the District educational programs and instructional materials not include quote-unquote obscene material, which despite the definition included in AR 1312.2 is still extremely vague and easily weaponized against protected classes like the LGBTQ plus community, it's still as clear as daylight that this policy is censorship. AR 1312.2, the updates to this policy do have some improvements, such as, and most notably, Section 11, stating the complaints don't go directly to the Board of Education. It also includes in... adenome of a rubric and definitions for added transparency. So good on that part. However, in the definitions part, specifically questionable content, it states that material that raises concern due to a subject matter, tone, or presentation, potentially inappropriate, offensive, or unsuitable for a certain audience would open up a huge loophole to ban LGBTQ and other types of speech from whom are quote-unquote, according to you, inappropriate. This would also allow loopholes to perpetually ban books. It wouldn't value the librarians, and it would also conflict with California law. Thank you, Quinn. I still have more. Oh, you have another one? Section 11, item A, approve the seven members of the Citrus Valley High School advanced theater class to travel by bus, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. Personally, as a theater student, I think this would be wonderful for the CV advanced class because it would give the students a more broader perspective on the world and what they'd like to do. In college, these students need this. It would help them in more ways than none. Even if two days of school is missed, this would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for these students. I suggest you vote yes and let the students have their fun no matter what they identify as or who they are, LGBTQ or not. Section 11, item G. I understand certain kids may be definitely afraid of dogs, but personally from all the bomb threats as well as drugs, guns, and more in my school, has had or found. Personally, this is quite a good policy. If accepted, the group Interquest Detection Canines would do searches for any types of bomb, gun, drug, etc. This would save a lot of lives of the past. If anything were to happen at any of our schools, especially if they're randomized visits, this would help a lot. If you care about the students, no matter who they are, you would vote yes on this policy. Section 11 item H, the Menton Elementary Shade Structure Product. It is maybe quite costly for the district, but it would be worth it and beneficial for the students to protect them from the sun, rain, or any outside weather. And make sure the students stay safe in any weather, especially rain slash hail, because as you're aware, we're near the mountains. Keep our kids safe in any type of weather. Apologies. Um... Okay, hold, let me skip. Section 11, item L, it's been determined that such piggybacking is in the best interest of the district to... Oops, sorry. This policy would give students better access to quality food when needed, provided by Gold Star, as the district so-called, quote-unquote, piggybacks on the San Jacinto Unified School District to help gain food alongside them. Again, how do we know... if they give the district the right amount of food because of how big the San Jacinto Unified School District can be. If passed, as I stated once before, the student would have better access to foods no matter who they are. Vote yes. And I'm going to kill two birds with one stone, if that makes sense. Section 12, items C and D, it's the same thing. If this policy is passed, the core in education would provide the schools the necessary tools to build a multi-tiered system for literacy support. Personally, this is a wonderful... policy due to providing the students with help on literacy in their schools. This would provide the schools items to help them do these as well. I suggest you vote yes, and if you care about the kids and how they end up, you would vote yes. Section 11, letter D, if this is passed, it would help students so much. At my school of E.M. Middle School in an area I don't know, with a low amount of one to two store drains in my school as of last year, it was clogged. So whenever it would rain, the sidewalks and everywhere inside the school would get flooded, all walkways flooded, all storm drains flooded, and wooden drain, etc., etc., This would help out quite well to help stop the flooding in schools as well as making it safer for the students to walk around during storms to get from class to class without having to worry about slipping. Vote yes on this policy if you think you should keep our students safe. Thank you. Does this make you afraid, Candy? Thank you, Quinn.

What?

I know Joette. David Bolli, Arthur Schaper, and Nathan Gadabai.

Welcome, David.

Thank you. My name is David Bolag. Item 7A, overnight trips for Shakespeare's Festival. While this is a great opportunity for these students, we must remember what Education Code 221.5F says. A pupil shall be permitted to participate in sex-segregated school programs and use facility consistent with his or her choosing gender identity respected of the gender listed on the slide. pupil's records or the reality of the student's sex. This means that a student who identifies as male and decided to self-identify as a female would by law have to be able to use the facility consistent with his chosen gender identity at the moment. Since this is an overnight trip, this means that a boy who claims to be a girl would be able to use the female sleeping facility. I would encourage the board and staff to make sure that the parents guardian understand this law before signing permission slips so that daughters may not be in a place in a situation that they may not want to be in. Item 7K. This item is presenting a process that is very reasonable and fair. It allows all parties, whether for or against literature, being removed to be heard and have their viewpoints considered. Topics of sexuality have been shown to be harmful to young developing minds, and having this process to remove these items are in the best interest of the student. I support. that members of this board are working towards affirming the fundamental rights of parents and guardians to direct the care and upbringing of their children. Item 7M, removing pornography, vulgarity, erotic, and obscene material, especially when it's meant to be instructional, will be best for the students. There is so much of that type of material available to children already. It is best to keep it out of schools, making Redlands schools an actual safe place for students. Test score shows that California students are not doing well. This move by the board to help improve basic knowledge skills for its students by removing these unnecessary and harmful distractions. It's important to follow through on what Member Olson states to get back to the basics of reading, writing, and arithmetic. Regardless of... The audience making the most noise heard tonight, they are special interests with a minority viewpoint. I do not believe they speak for the majority of Redlands. Thank you.

Thank you, David.

Welcome, Arthur. Hello.

My name is Arthur Shopper. I'm the field director for Mass Resistance. We're an international pro-family organization. We've been fighting the LGBT agenda for over 30 years. We've had considerable success here in California and around the world. Finally, you allowed full public comment at the beginning. You should have done that sooner. I am not surprised that there are abusive domestic terrorists linked LGBT activists harassing Redlands District and the parents who want to speak out against this. This is general public comment. You allowed that, do you not? No, that's not. That's next. That's at the end? Yeah, that's at the end. Okay, that wasn't made clear to me because this is when I was talking to somebody. I'd like my time back and I'll be speaking on, I'd like to speak on K and M then, those two. And then I'll come back for regular comment. Thank you very much. Okay. So let's start over. Thank you very much. Okay, it's absolutely appropriate for a school district to prevent pornography and perversion from being pervasive. Having a policy is more than appropriate. Why is it that LGBT activists are so adamant about books like This Book is Gay and Genderqueer and other obscene materials being available for kids, and when they hear about pornography being removed, they go, LGBT is under attack. There's something wrong here. if your community depends on pornography or explicit images being portrayed to the public. Parents have a right and a need to be able to speak up and to defend their children from prurient and abusive materials. That is more than appropriate. I absolutely concur with the gentleman before you. The majority opinion is to protect kids. It is a minority view of people who are propped up with money. Now I'm going to the other issue. You have as a minority opinion.

There was K and there was M. I requested that.

Do you have another agenda item? No? Okay.

Welcome, Nathan.

I'm speaking on item K before my time starts. All right. You ready? Children will only read what they gravitate towards to. That's if they read at all. But Item K doesn't want kids to read. More than a third of educators noted that book bans discourage students' critical thinking, according to New York Times, dropping the already 34% literary passing rates of high school seniors. You are closing the window for kids to get out of illiteracy and closing what they want to read. Books like The Hate U Give have been banned for the consequence of warning of police brutality stemming from true stories. They are the target of bans and constantly time against silencing voices. You are not doing this for the sake of taking out lewd content. You're doing this for the sake of alienating your own children. Thank you.

Next, we have B with three cards, Scott Reading with one card, Daniel Tinajero, Maria, and Edgar Alvarez.

Welcome, Bea.

So I'm speaking on 15E and F first. I'm opposed to the board abolishing and replacing the current policy regarding volunteers in the classroom. I have a neurodivergent child who needs accommodations, and while the school district was doing its level best to deny services, they were asking us to come in to provide support. My spouse and I both have full-time jobs, and so this is not a solution. Children like mine need trained paraprofessionals to support them in the classroom, not untrained, unpaid parents taking on what should be the district's legal responsibility. Removing the 10-hour maximum on volunteer time will open the door to further abuses like this. If the district wants to save money, this isn't the way. The way to do it is to make sure it is complying with the law. Devise policies that protect our children from sexual molestation. Stop pushing policies that will increase litigation. And on that note, sorry, I'm out of breath from running in here. I wish to speak to you about the book banning policy. During the last meeting, I asked that you strike the language that allows students, parents, and district residents to initiate complaints. Students are not equipped to make such decisions and childless residents have no stake in this district. Parents, while they might be concerned about their children, don't speak for every parent and this language still remains. I also ask that the board edit the language that allows staff members to file complaints to say staff members with appropriate credentials. Janitors, secretaries, school nurses, cafeteria servers, and yard duties should not determine what is age appropriate. Staff members with appropriate credentials do. Adding a panel isn't enough. This will increase the cost to the district because they will have to pay them to review the books. There are going to be a lot of banned books. Olson has a list with quotes taken out of context, ready to go, and you better believe her church will go through it. And then did you want me to do my public comment now?

You had 15 E, F, and then 12.

Yeah, I've commented on those three.

Okay, then you can come back and do your public comment at that time.

Welcome, Scott.

I wanted to address the supposed book ban. I wanted to just point out, I think it's already been pointed out before, but again, the books that might be removed from the library will not cease to exist. They will still be available. And so I wanted to speak in support of of this proposal and this process also, I wanted to Just say that I've seen many people here tonight be incredibly rude and aggressive towards Candy and other board members and I just wanted to say I support you a thousand percent and I really appreciate the work that you do on behalf of our kids Thank You Scott

Welcome Daniel.

Thank you members of the board for the time provided. I just want to say that I don't agree that the librarians are qualified to approve the books. What type of librarian will approve the actual books with explicit sexual content? I wouldn't do it. So there's no common sense anymore. There's no morals, okay? So I will say, Ms. Rendles, to please go ahead and move forward with this resolution. And God is with you. Candy, Jeanette, God is with you. We will protect it against all this evil. Thank you.

Thank you, Daniel. You Edgar? Yes. Welcome Edgar.

Hi, I'm here to speak on 12K about the book ban and I fully support the book ban and I applaud you guys for standing strong against this. I know you guys are facing a lot of opposition, but it is the responsibility of the board to protect the innocence and protect the children from obscene material. And that's exactly what you guys are doing. If people want to go ahead and affirm this kind of behavior in their homes, that's fine, but not in a public setting. So I applaud you guys for doing that. And I want you to know that every single member that's up there is given that position by a holy and just God. And every single one of them will give an account to the decisions that you guys make. So I suggest that you guys think very well about that before you make your decisions. Thank you guys for standing strong.

Thank you, Edgar. Thank you.

Maria?

Are you Maria?

Welcome, Maria. First, before we start our time, I want to give explicit warning for children. If there's any children in the room. Cover their eyes. I mean, their ears. The wild man, all in their 20s, minus women fucking cows, dreaming of rape, trashing on pallets. Some of them are really gross. I tell them to shower before. Something dirty up in me. Condoms? Yeah, we supposed to tell them, but they pay a lot of extra money if they don't. I mean, this is the type of material that we want to remove from the libraries. There's two types of people here, groomers and people that actually want to protect kids. This is not okay for young people to be reading. The judgment of the board should be to protect kids. Whoever votes no, it's a straight-up groomer. Again. Thank you, Maria.

That's it. That's it. Okay. All right, now we are going to move on to consent items under business services. Mr. Hill, do you have any changes or additions?

No changes or additions tonight, thank you.

Do you have a motion to approve items 11A, consent items B through Q? What's that? Do I have a motion to approve items 11A, consent items B through Q? So moved.

Second.

Candy, thank you. Patty, any discussion on these items? All right. We'll call for the vote.

Board Member Ayala-Quintero? Aye. Board Member Olson? Aye. President Rendler? Aye. Vice President Hollihan? Aye.

She went.

Do we wait for her? For Jeanette? We need three votes. An absent vote for Ms. Wilson. Board Member Wilson?

You need to start over.

Okay.

Sorry.

We need to do it over again.

We only need three votes.

We're going to give her a chance to vote since she's here. All right, so redo that motion to approve item 11A, consent items B through Q. So moved. Do I have a second? Second. Okay. Thank you, Candy. Thank you, Jeanette. All right, now any discussion?

Can I hear again what we were voting on? Because I was having a side discussion because I wanted clarification on why we're doing the vote again.

We're voting on consent items under business services.

So what we already voted on.

What we started. Yeah, we didn't finish because Jeanette was not in here at the moment. So we held it to wait for her. We have to do it over again.

Okay. I just wanted clarification because we're setting a precedent here.

Okay.

Board member. Okay. I'll call for the vote. Board member Ayala Quintero. Aye. Board Member Olsen? Aye. President Rendler? Aye. Vice President Hollihan?

Aye.

Clerk Wilson? Aye. Motion carried, 5-0.

Okay, moving on to consent items under educational services. Mrs. Buckmiller, do you have any changes or additions? Yes. Right. Is there a motion to approve items 11, consent items A through J?

12.

I'll move approval. A through J. Yes, A through J.

12.

It's 12, A through J. Yeah.

Yes, and how did I say? Did I not say that?

What? 12, A through J. Oh, I didn't.

I made the motion. Do you have a second?

Second.

How do you think, Candy? Any discussion?

I wanted to just comment in agreement with a lot of the audience. I really hope we get to be seeing the metrics used to gauge the effectiveness of some of these programs. And... see the data that will show the effectiveness.

Yes, that can be provided.

Okay. Call for the vote. I had one comment. Oh, okay. I'm very happy to see the Advanced Theater going to the Shakespeare Festival. It's a great opportunity for them.

Okay. Board Member Ayala-Quintero? Aye. Board Member Olsen? Aye. President Rendler? Aye. Vice President Hollihan? Aye. Clerk Wilson? Aye. Motion carried, 5-0.

Okay, now we're on item K. Is there a motion to approve revision of administrative regulation 1312.2, complaints concerning library or media center materials? First reading. Do you have a motion? So moved. All right. I'll second. Any discussion?

Yeah, I do. On section two, item number six, it says should the complainant disagree with the district review committee decision, this decision may be appealed in writing to the board president. I don't like that. I don't understand why it should just go to you.

It should go to all of us. So can I find out why it's written to the board president and not the board?

I think it would just come to the president and then go out to the board.

I don't trust anybody here to get me that information. You haven't called me not once since you've been board president. You called me a couple of days ago on an unrelated matter. You have not communicated with me on anything. So I do not trust the board president to communicate to the board.

Okay. So to be clear on that, you said on the dais in that,

meeting when we're off this dais don't talk to me no I said if it doesn't relate to board matters no you said don't talk to me that's what you said so and yet you still called me so you've already I would so when it comes to board matters you obviously do talk to me so I don't know so because I asked you not to talk to me outside of this you feel like I don't need as a one-fifth of this board I don't need to be communicated to I never said that you asked me not to talk to you off of the dais Outside of the board business, I figured that was common sense.

I'm still talking.

It doesn't have anything to do with what we're doing.

I'm asking for why it says board president when it should go to the board.

I think it would come to the president and then go out to the board, be forwarded to the board. I think that's what the intent is.

Okay, well then, I'm still not happy with it, but that's not even it.

I just wanted to ask you, where is this, Melissa?

Section 2, number 6. Oh, okay. It says if it is, it can be appealed in writing to the board president. All I'm asking is that it go to the board. That's it. I don't know why it has to turn into anything else. But, on to my second item. I'm not very happy I understand how this rubric was created, and I completely agree that it's a starting point, but I don't see why this wasn't proposed to our librarians. We quite literally pay to do this stuff. But I don't like some of the language in here, and one of them specifically is blasphemous. Why is blasphemous considered, what is it, profanity? It's in definitions listed alphabetically. Erotica, graphic descriptions or depictions of sexual acts, inappropriate vulgarity, obscene material, perceived pornography, profanity, questionable content, sexual acts, sexually explicit materials, sexual violence. I'm speaking on profanity. Words or expressions that are offensive, blasphemous, or obscene, often including religious oaths or common swear words. I would like to know why blasphemous is included.

Can you or somebody speak to that one?

My only, I guess, definition that I can think of is to use the word GD, which could be considered a profanity, is what I'm thinking could be blasphemous.

Okay, so I can say, oh, God, and somebody could consider that blasphemous. But if somebody was to say, oh, Allah, I don't know that. Why are we just talking to one God here? Because if I said, oh, Zeus, I don't know that anybody's going to consider that blasphemous. You can respond, but I'm actually posing it to...

The rubric is a working document. Well, that's why I'm just asking... One thing that I would just point out is that if the process has followed the way that it's described in this policy, then it wouldn't be one single person that would be using the rubric. It would be a committee of five that would be... And so, like, if I think GED is one thing, then maybe somebody on another committee might think that... Zeus or something might be blasphemy or somebody might determine that the book isn't blasphemous at all. I think the key when trying to use a committee and trying to have a rubric and trying to have a scoring system is to allow five individuals to separately judge, grade, determine a score based off of what they believe to be blasphemous

Yeah, I just don't agree that the word blasphemy should be in there. That is all I'm saying.

I just wanted to point that out so that as we have this discussion, everybody... Yeah, no, I absolutely get that.

Weren't we thinking about having the rubric not be part of the policy so it can be a working document and be changed without having to bring it to the board each time?

It's up to the board. What was the directive that was given the last time that we were together was that we need to come up with a rubric and a scoring system and definitions. There are a couple of ways to pass a board policy. You can pass it with the policy stating something like, A rubric and scoring system will be used by the committee without describing what that is. This could be an example of what that is, for example, and then this is given an example. That's a good idea. What that does is it allows for it to be changing if the committee sees that it's not effective. It doesn't hold anybody to just this copy. That's one way to do it. Another way to do it is for the board to determine, no, we want an exact rubric and an exact set of scoring systems. We discuss it. You all decide which one works, and then that becomes part of the policy. So there's a couple ways to do it.

Well, I like that idea. I just wanted to read out the definition of blasphemy because I think it helps protect a lot of different groups. Blasphemy is when a person says or does something that offends religious beliefs or treats religious things in a disrespectful way. And, for example, making fun of a god, sacred book, or religious symbols in a rude way can be called blasphemy by some people of various religions. Can I ask you to put those down, please?

Thank you very much. Thank you. Can you put them down, please?

So I think it helps protect...

No, I understand that, but what I'm saying is my point was that we're not talking about... I mean, no one's going to get offended if somebody says, oh, father, oh, master. That's not something that's going to offend anybody. I don't know that something being blasphemous warrants a book being removed. Because if I say, you know, Jesus Christ, somebody's going to get offended. I'm not, but... I don't see that that warrants removing a book is my point. I don't know that blasphemous should be a definition being used in this rubric.

Well, the rubric is based on a lot of different categories, not just one.

My point is that I don't think it should be in there at all is what I'm trying to say. Okay.

Well, it looks like it's in there and it could be barely present, mildly present.

But I agree. I mean, we want to probably refine this in several ways, most likely.

It's in profanity.

Another thought to kind of add to what the two options that I had described would be to the policy would need to state that the committee must use a scoring system with the rubric along with definitions once it states that then uh... the actual rubric that's finalized can be created by a committee. We can get experts in a room. We can have representatives from the board, librarians can get in a room together and create what that would look like, and then it would be shared with the board, and then that could be what is the final document. Again, a document that... could change if it doesn't work. Because if we review, if a committee reviews 10 books and the committee themselves are saying, hey, this rubric maybe is not working, then we can go back to the drawing board with the committee of experts that created it.

Just some language we could put in, number four, just a small.

When it references a committee in the section one and section two, it could be made very clear under those two sections that the committee would use a scoring system and rubric developed by a committee.

If we're all okay putting that in, can we just vote? Yes, but that would have to be... And at the same time, take President out of number six, where it says writing to the board. Could you say writing to the board? Appealed in writing to the board.

Yes.

the word president out.

For tonight, both of those are changes that are in line with what is in front of us. In other words, the rubric and the definitions are something that exists currently on the copy that we're seeing. To take out president does not significantly change. It just enhances. And so that would be something also that would be acceptable.

So can I make a motion to put that in writing about using a rubric?

You can do an amendment to the motion that we already have.

Okay. Will I make an amendment to the motion to remove the exact rubric and just have it in our policy that the committee is going to rely on a rubric?

And definitions.

Yeah.

I have another amendment. In section one, number two, Contact the complainant within five business days and attempt to resolve the complaint. Can we add in there that also advises the superintendent that there's a situation going on in that school and that you would advise us, inform us so we know? that there is some concern there.

In number two, it says the principal must remove the item from the school library and notify the superintendent.

Section one. Yeah, section one. I'm in section one. Oh, you're in section one.

You're in the wrong.

Okay. Yeah. So the principal has five days to respond. How do we know that there's something going on? Can the principal inform the superintendent, and then the superintendent will inform us to let us know that there's something going on there? Because otherwise we don't know that there's a problem going on at any of the schools. So under number one, you want to say... Under section one, number two. Section one, number two, the principal shall contact the complainant within five minutes of an attempt to resolve the complaint. And then the principal shall inform the superintendent, which would then inform the board that there has been a complaint. That way we know, but, hey, there's something going on at this school.

Shall inform the superintendent, okay?

And then the superintendent will just tell the board. That's fine.

Okay, adding that in there, too? Are we all okay with that? Yeah. Okay. Any more discussion?

That's just letting us know.

So Candy made the motion to, with the addendum, and Patty added one. Do we have a second on that?

I'll second.

Okay. All right. Any more discussion on this? All right. We'll call for the vote.

Board Member Ayala-Quintero?

No.

Board Member... I can't pay attention.

Yeah, we're voting. I'm sorry.

Member Olson?

Aye.

It's not a conversation.

President Rendler?

Aye. Vice President Holohan?

No.

Clerk Wilson? Yes. Motion carried, with the ayes being Board Member Olson, President Rendler, and Clerk Wilson, and the nays being Board Member Ayala Quintero and Vice President Hollihan.

Okay, moving on to... Point of order, excuse me. Can you please remind the audience that we're having a discussion, because it's very distracting.

I'd like to remind the audience that the Board is having a discussion on these items right now. You will have another turn to speak when we are finished. Thank you. All right, we're on L. Do I have a motion to approve the revision of Exhibit 5145.71, Title IX, Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedures? It's the first reading.

So moved.

Do I have a second? I'll second. All right, any discussion? All right. Call for the vote.

Board Member Ayala Quintero. I'm not ready to vote because I'm still trying to locate it in my agenda.

Board Member Olsen. Aye. President Rendler. Aye. Vice President Hollihan.

We're still in discussion. President Rendler, can we go back to discussion?

Oh, I thought we were already voting. She was already calling the vote. She doesn't even have the... Well, it says it's on 239.

My agenda looks different than yours.

Oh.

So it's right after the other policy. Right after that last policy we just did.

I'm going to abstain.

Well, you can, you can, okay, because you can, we'll wait if you want to find it. Go ahead. Go ahead and find it. We can wait. We are not in a hurry.

We're on the sexual harassment. Yes.

Okay, yes, now we can vote. Okay. Thank you.

Redo the vote. We can't redo the vote. Okay. Do another motion with the changes that we put in?

So moved.

Do we have a second?

Changes in what?

Oh, I mean, no, yeah, I'm sorry. Oh, second, yeah.

There were no changes, right?

Any more discussion?

Okay.

Any more discussion?

You just meant the changes in the cross-outs, right? That's what she meant?

I didn't mean to say that.

Yeah, I just want to thank Mark Blind and Rudy, Dr. Rudy Wilson on this.

Mark Blind? Okay. Any more discussion? Okay, we'll call for the vote.

Board Member Ayala Quintero? Aye. Board Member Olsen? Aye. President Rendler? Aye. Vice President Hollihan? Aye. Clerk Wilson? Yes. Motion carried, 5-0.

All right, moving on to M. Is there a motion to approve revision of Board Policy 6000, Concepts and Roles? It's a first read. So moved. Is there a second?

A second.

Thank you, Kendi. Thank you, Jeanette. Any discussion on this?

I wasn't sure why this was not a second read, and I did ask Juan about it, and I can't remember the answer.

If there's going to be what we consider to be a significant change, then it would trigger returning to a first read. I know that it doesn't look like a lot of change, but we did not know that at the time that the direction that was given at the last meeting was to make sure that it matched uh, 13, 12, uh, in looking at the match, all it took was that change, um, pervasive. It's probably arguable if that's significant, but it does change the definition of that intent. And so that's why it's back as a first read.

So it's just a call. Somebody makes that call.

Well, it's, it's maybe, uh, on the safer side to make sure that, uh, it is transparent in any changes that we make.

Okay. Okay, any more discussion? We'll call for the vote.

Board Member Ayala Quintero? No. Board Member Olson? Aye. President Rendler? Yes. Vice President Hollihan? Aye. Clerk Wilson? Yes. Motion carried, with the ayes being Board Member Olson, President Rendler, and Clerk Wilson, and the nays being Board Member Ayala Quintero and Vice President Hollihan.

All right, moving on to Educational Services Action Items. Mrs. Buckmiller, do you have any changes or additions? No changes or additions, thank you. Thank you. Is there a motion to approve Resolution Number 4, 2025-2026, granting the request for the Grove School to update Item 5 of Element 8, Admissions, Policies, and Procedures, in its current charter?

So moved.

Second. Thank you, Jeanette. Thank you, Patty. Any discussion? We'll call for the vote.

Board Member Ayala Quintero? Aye. Board Member Olsen? Aye. President Rendler?

Aye.

Vice President Hollihan? Aye. Clerk Wilson? Aye. Motion carried. Five-0.

And moving on to consent items under human resources. Mrs. Bruick, do you have any changes or additions? No, I do not. We have a motion to approve item 14A, consent items B through AC. So moved. I'll second. Any discussion? All right, call for the vote.

Board Member Ayala Quintero? Aye. Board Member Olson? Aye. President Redler? Aye. Vice President Hollihan? Aye. Clerk Wilson?

Aye.

Motion carried, 5-0.

On to human resources action items. Is there a motion to ratify, adopt revised resolution number 1, 2025-2026, action regarding teaching outside credential authorization? Do you have a motion? So moved. I'll second. Thank you, Patty. Thank you, Melissa. Any discussion?

All for the vote. Board Member Ayala Quintero. Aye. Board Member Olson. Aye. President Rendler. Aye. Vice President Hollihan.

Aye.

Clerk Wilson. Aye. Motion carried. Five-0.

Is there a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2, 2025-2026, approving employment of Mackenzie Stibbe, Effective the 2025-2026 school year based on approval by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, waiving Education Code 44265.3 credential requirements. Do you have a motion? So moved. Is there a second? Thank you, Jeanette. Thank you, Patty. Any discussion? All right, we'll call for the vote.

Board Member Ayala-Quintero. Aye. Board Member Olson. Aye. President Redler. Aye. Vice President Hollihan. Aye. Clerk Wilson. Yes. Motion carried. FIBO.

Our motion to ratify adopt resolution number 3, 2025-2026, action regarding teaching outside credentials authorization. So moved. Second. Thank you, Jeanette. Any discussion? Call for the vote.

Board Member Ayala Quintero. Aye. Board Member Olson. Aye. President Rendler. Aye. Vice President Hollihan. Aye. Clerk Wilson. Yes. Motion carried. Five-0.

Is there a motion to ratify approve amendment to contract of employment for Executive Cabinet Member Juan J. Cabral, Superintendent of Schools?

Gladly move. Move approval.

I'm sorry, who moved and who seconded? Who moved? Patty? Did you move or second?

I'll second it.

Did you move? And Jeanette seconded.

Okay.

Thank you, Patty. Thank you, Jeanette. All right. Do we have any discussion? Is this what you want to do?

I'm not very happy about this because I know you've been dealing with a lot with this board, but I admire you for doing this. So thank you for thinking of everyone else in this district.

All right, we'll call for the vote.

Board Member Ayala-Quintero? Unfortunately, I'm going to vote aye.

Board Member Olson? Aye. President Rendler? Aye.

Vice President Hollihan? Artfully, aye.

Clerk Wilson? Aye. Motion carried. Five-0.

Is there a motion to approve new administrative regulation 1240, volunteer assistance, and abolish the existing administrative regulation 4229, volunteers? This is the first read. Do we have a motion? So moved. A second? I'll second. Second. Any discussion?

I'm having a little bit of an issue with this because it's capping our volunteers at 10 hours in a single classroom setting. That's really going to hurt a lot. And I don't know what that effect is going to have on our teachers and our classrooms.

But it is very upsetting for me to see that because I spent well over 10 hours a week in a classroom setting. I've accomplished that in maybe a few days. So I'm very hurt about that. But I also had a question on the grading. How deep are we? I know we don't assign grades to students, but does that mean they can't grade spelling tests? What does that mean?

It means that a volunteer can't be responsible for giving the grade. They can assist, but they can't be responsible for the grade that is given.

Is there any way to remove that hour limit?

The hourly has to do with just protections and ensuring that we don't put our volunteers in a situation where they – might violate boundaries in the relationships that are built with students. That is going to be our number one concern always is to make sure that boundaries are not violated. And so that is motivated by some of our Title IX stuff.

That is what? What was that last part?

Motivated by some of our Title IX complaints.

That's like two hours a day in each classroom. Well, I don't understand how limiting the time isn't necessarily going to stop a behavior. Stop.

I'm not sure that we can stop if there's going to be, but we can try to help limit.

Because they would be around a lot. They would be around that person a lot. Sorry.

This is only in a classroom setting, right? So if you have multiple children, you can do 10 hours in each classroom?

Correct.

Okay. And this does not include, I mean, this is quite literally solely in those four walls. It doesn't include on campus, PTA, any sort of planning for dances, meetings, things like that. That doesn't include the 10 hours?

It includes field trips. It's in the classroom. It does include field trips.

I'm not talking about field trips. I was just asking about if you're planning a dance. In the classroom support specifically.

I had a question about the third to the last paragraph on that page. Who would be providing the district training regulation school rules? Who would be monitoring that and signing off that that happened?

HR, when we onboard in the training that's given, that we would keep track of it in that way. No, no, no. You're talking about when I'm understanding that you mean right here where it says shall act in accordance with district policies, regulations, and school rules. Is that what you meant, Jeanette?

Well, and the training they would receive to be able to Are you asking about the training? So up above on the one, two, three, four, fifth little paragraph, it talks about that they would get the fingerprint clearance. So that was going to be my second question. So the HR monitors that to make sure that happens?

Yes.

And then down below, when they're supposed to know the policies, my question is who will be training them so that they know what the policies are?

When you volunteer, when you fill out a volunteer packet, you get all that stuff in the packet. It comes with the policy, the district policies. It comes with just like the rules, the school rules kind of thing. And you get that. And so it's up to you to read it. And then you have to follow it.

Well, I feel like that should be a little tighter that there is some, especially with Title IX, that there is specific training that can be signed off on by a staff member.

The only thing that comes to mind is to add something like Keenan training that all of our employees do. Yeah. That is easy to keep track of. However, that isn't a system that we have in place currently.

Yeah, that's a good idea.

But that's something that might easily be able to be added.

Maybe some of the key ones, maybe not every single one because there's a lot of modules, but maybe like the main ones, two or three.

We can definitely look into adding something like that.

Because they may, I mean, we don't want anyone to be able to say, oh, I don't know.

Right.

Understood. Okay.

Is that significant enough that we can't vote?

No, unless the board is wanting that added into the policy, then that's different. But if I'm letting you know that we're going to look into adding it and the board is okay with that, then we can vote as is.

Are you all okay with him just getting it, figuring it out, adding it in? Or do you want to hold off on this?

I'm okay with just doing it, passing the policy, and then leaving it up to Juan to figure that out.

What about the rest? What do you think?

can look into seeing what we can add. Keening comes to mind, but I would have to work with my team to see what best suits.

Could we add it to the, it seems like it should be in the AR? Both parts? Maybe it is.

But I mean, it says it already, it shall include laws related to tuberculosis testing and also laws related to criminal record checks. So I mean, that seems like it should just be worked in anyways at some point. I don't know that it needs to be written down.

If we want to add it, I would be hesitant to add it tonight without me being able to talk to my team and figure out if that is the best option because if there's something different. I also don't know the cost, and I wouldn't want to say we're going to use Keenan and then not be able to do it.

Can we just add that a training will, like a verifiable training will occur prior to volunteer hours, something like that? Not stipulate what format of training?

I think it's probably better if we allow me some time to look at what's feasible. If we want it to be in the policy, then maybe the best option is not to vote on it, as is, to give us some time.

I'd make a motion to table. Okay. I'll table this, pull it out. Do I have a second?

Second.

Okay. Thank you, Patty. Thank you, Jeanette. Any more discussion on this? I will call for the vote to table.

Board Member Ayala-Quintero, do we need to vote to table it?

Because I'm actually just pulling it, tabling it.

You do because it changes the agenda. You have to take an action on an action item.

Aye. Board Member Olsen? Aye. President Rendler? Aye. Vice President Hollihan? Aye. Clerk Wilson? Yes. Motion carried to table item 15E. Carried. Five-0.

Next, public participation.

Can I say something first really quick? Sorry. Just to make sure that we are covered. For the Brown Act, whenever a cabinet member's contract is up, typically you read out loud if there's any monetary value attached to it. That is the public needs to know. There is no monetary value attached to what the board approved, which I appreciate, thank you very much. Per my contract, when my evaluation is above average, My annual evaluation, it is attached to two specific things. And I received an above average evaluation on.

Sorry, it was satisfactory or better.

Thank you. On June 24th, the two things are a year is attached to or a year is extended on the contract, bringing my extension through June 30th, 2028, which is... Thank you. The second thing is a 3% raise. I've elected not to take that raise, though, unless everybody else in the district gets one this year. So... That's why there's not a readout on monetary. But thank you, Consuelo. She texted me. I don't know if we have to still say that out loud, but I want to make sure we do because I want to make sure that we're transparent on what the board voted on tonight. So thank you.

On public participation and community input, Public comment is permitted upon submission of the QR code today by the start of public participation. This is not a forum for debate. Policy concerns will be referred to the superintendent. When called, speakers may proceed to the podium, state their name and trustee area, and speak for the allotted time. The amount of time will be announced by the board president before the first speaker begins and will not exceed three minutes. So we'll go with 45 seconds.

Did we miss F?

We did miss F. We didn't vote on F. We can't do that until we get the other one in place because we can't abolish one without looking at it. Then we'll have no policy.

I thought it was attached to the volunteer.

We should mention it. Oh, I just put it down there. For the minutes, it should be read.

I just wrote we pulled it.

We pulled, basically.

Okay, do we have any public comment cards, any speakers?

Yes, we do. We have 47. Okay. Okay. Do you want me to call them already? Okay. Yep, go ahead. Okay. Cooper followed by Cindy Alvarez and Aya.

Welcome back, Cooper. Whenever you're ready.

Can we get sound on the mic?

There you go.

There we go.

Thank you.

We're good. Okay, thank you. I'm here to explicitly call for the immediate resignation of board member Candy Olson. Her behavior promoting bigoted content and vandalizing a roadside memorial is indefensible and disqualifying. Our children look to leaders for examples of integrity, respect, and responsibility. What message does it send when someone is caught promoting hate and is still allowed to oversee public education? The board cannot claim to care about student safety and equality while protecting a member who violates both. If you truly believe in the values this district claims to uphold, you'll demand accountability. Kandi Olson must go.

Welcome back, Cindy.

You've seen what Candy Olson's social media looks like. It's full of hateful stuff. Nobody believes her excuse of feigned ignorance for how social media works. Claiming someone photoshopped her social media posts insults our intelligence and is intellectually dishonest. She's taken very little responsibility, shown no humility. She needs to resign. She's not a good fit for this community. Michelle Renler, why have you not addressed this abhorrent behavior as board president? Silence is compliance and you should also resign if you're not willing to or able to hold this board accountable.

Welcome back, Aya.

So, although school can serve as a place of encounter, because of its coercive nature, rather than us actually learning and flourishing as individuals, we learn to follow orders and become commodities who sell ourselves to businesses, in turn losing our passion for the things we once loved. This is not the fault of teachers, generally speaking. but instead born because we have no control over our own education. How else would it be possible to have actual neo-Nazis burning 20 million in revenue along with the lives of queer kids who barely even have a choice? I believe a better world is possible. As students, parents, and educators, we can build the infrastructure that takes into account all our needs. A world where learning isn't something we're coerced into for the sake of making money. To all students listening, organize.

Thank you, ILM. Next is Erica Grossman, followed by Michael Paisner and Rube Whitmore. Welcome back, Erica.

Students and parents saw Candy's social media history and her destruction of roadside decorations. They would be deeply concerned about her on our school board. Everyone in this room should be concerned. The day Candy began attending school board meetings to disrupt meetings, we should have recognized exactly what kind of person she is. Candy is racist, homophobic, and ableist. Candy, you're an embarrassment to our school district, to Redlands, and to your own children. For you, ideology comes first. For us, children come first. I urge everyone here to have courage to say no to Candy. Candy must resign. Resign, Candy. Thank you.

Welcome back, Michael.

Thank you. This past week, Candy Olson's online bigotry took center stage, including this meme of a female pastor being pepper sprayed. She liked this. This is a call for violence. perpetrated by you, Ms. Olson, and your excuse that this is an inadvertent like, no one believes that except you because you have liked and posted things like this across multiple platforms, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. It is everywhere. No one buys your excuse. And the quote, all it takes for evil to prevail is for good people to do nothing, that's talking about you, Ms. I recognize my tone has become increasingly frustrated over the past weeks. It's because you haven't spoken to us. Please speak to us.

Welcome back, Rue. Hi. First off, I want to talk about your hypocrisy in allowing someone to stand up here and read the F word out loud and not doing a single thing to stop them or throw them out of a meeting. You are inconsistent and bad at your job as usual, Michelle. Candy, you are trash. And it shows in the disgusting material that you like about a pride parade and a smear of rainbow on it. You are inciting violence against members of this community. You are not fit to be a nurse. It is terrifying that you have access to vulnerable communities of any kind. You have no right to be on this dais, but I do want to say thank you for showing your victory so plain. It will be so easy to sue you.

Next, we have Corrine Garcia, Tessa Hodge, and Jack Lucas.

Jack you can go. Welcome Jack.

Candy Olson, in your statement about your private Instagram activity, you said that this disgusting page posts hundreds of memes, many of which I find offensive. That was your quote. Yet you admit that that was not enough at the time to stop interacting with it. Why? All because, in your words, you appreciated a hilarious political meme? Or maybe because explicitly anti-gay, anti-black, anti-immigrant, and anti-Semitic images, which have appeared as the first slides in a deck, and even more hateful captions, don't trouble you. I know and only appreciate more with time that all minority groups have so much love, knowledge and empathy to share. Why do you believe that they've earned this aggression? Get off this board and work on yourself.

Thank you Jack.

Hello, my name is Tessa Lynn Hodge, and I'm a licensed clinical social worker. As a social worker, I've been in many positions, but most importantly, I've worked as a school-based mental health provider with our most vulnerable and targeted communities. As a social worker and an advocate, I am here to call for the resignation of Candy Olson. When a school board member publicly and actively likes hateful, racist, and demeaning posts that target marginalized communities, the message to those students and families is clear. You don't belong in this school district. That message cannot be allowed to stand. For the safety of students and their families, and for the sake of their education, Candy Olson must resign now. And Jeanette Wilson, it's truly sad that you are a licensed clinical social worker because you do a disservice to this field by holding up the things that you are holding up. Thank you, Tessa.

Hi, Kareen Garcia, Area 4. Welcome. I was not present at the last board meeting, but I have since received numerous reports from parents indicating that the RSLR was used. I have been informed that you did not hear what transpired, yet you appeared visibly annoyed. And when watching the video, it sounds like you're very annoyed by this child because they're being too loud from their crying. You're not attentive to their distress, and it did not inquire further investigative matter. This child was crying. You guys are here for K through 12 students. You're not here for yourselves. A child was visibly upset in your presence, yet no action was taken, even after parents brought to your attention that the slur had been spoken. No investigation was followed. Thank you, Karen.

Next, we have Rebecca Acosta, Brian Koontz, Philip Mielke, and Pat Molnar.

Welcome back, Rebecca.

I have a special gift for you.

and she's very proud of what she did.

And it's directly related to my speech because it has the slur that I'm talking about. I would like to call on the school district and board to denounce the use of the Arsler. As the mother of a child with an intellectual disability, I find it absolutely reprehensible that you cleared the room and gave private audience to a woman who called a child the Arsler. You then have not issued a public statement after your school board member liked a meme with the Arsler. I'm calling on you to do the right thing and publicly denounce the use of the Arsler and in your board meetings, and by your board members. You need to set a precedence, and your inaction speaks volumes. Please stop using our students only as your photo opportunities to make yourself look good, and stand with them where it counts. You're complicit, and by continuing to stand with those who degrade the intellectual disability community that you claim to serve. Thank you, Rebecca.

Welcome back, Brian.

I would like to use my time today to talk about this district's statewide and national reputation. For years, we have been well known as one of the worst districts for child sexual harassment and sexual abuse. In fact, we had a widely viewed documentary on CBS literally on the administration's lack of compliance and complete complicitness in the face of sexual abuse. It had only been until recently, in fact, this very year, when the district finally started complying, albeit due to the oversight of the federal government. Now, what are we doing? Breaking state law, defying the First Amendment, and literally aiding and abetting the bully of minors. I'm looking at you, Candy. Not to mention literally directly participating in it. Michelle, you are the board president. You, above everyone else, is the face and is responsible for this district's reputation. Is this the reputation you want to uphold?

Thank you, Brian.

Thank you.

Welcome back, Philip.

Thank you. As a school board member, Trustee Olsen holds a position of trust and leadership over a diverse student body. By liking and sharing posts filled with racism, homophobia, anti-Semitism, and ableism, she has broken that trust. Whether intentional or not, those actions send a message that hate has a place in our school. It does not. our students are held to higher standards than this we expect them to treat one another with respect and with dignity and we must demand the same from the adults charged with leading them trustee olsen's actions are incompatible with the values of this district and the harm cannot be undone with explanations or denials for the sake of our students and for our community i urge her to resign thank you philip

Welcome back, Todd.

I'm proud to have taught here for 29 years, but I am so bitterly disappointed in the actions of you three. On anti-intellectual, anti-AP scores. anti-students, allowing bullying, allowing this kind of things, go ahead and add to the budget for a gallon of paint to cover up words like unique communities, rich in history, cultural, multi-democratic. History will not judge you kindly because the arc of the moral universe is bending towards justice. But right now, you guys are pushing pretty hard the other way. You guys are an embarrassment. Michelle, this is your fault. I am disappointed in you. I expected better. Resign. Resign. Thank you, Pat.

Next, we have Aaron Fernando, Valerie Tabor, Antonio Endicott, and Charlene Wappenberg.

Welcome back, Aaron. Hi. So in case I don't get to it later, Candy, resign. But I did want to talk about protecting the children. That's been your rallying cry, right? So protecting the children. How does banning books protect children, but yet when John Barry takes pictures of a teenager's butt standing at the podium and posts it on Facebook, all you do is make him move to somewhere where he doesn't have a view of the butt anymore. What about Anita Rhodes, allowing her to yell slurs at a student so he cries? They cry. And how does that protect children? I want to know, how does allowing Peter Hall to stand up here and yell transphobia protect children when that is explicitly against the anti-discrimination that you all are supposed to support? You don't give a damn about children. You just want to push your agenda.

Thank you.

Welcome back, Valerie. I am also here to tell Candy Olson to resign because her behavior is incompatible with leadership in this district. I have said multiple times that you are unqualified and that continues to be true. You are a hateful, bigoted person. And I don't think you have shame enough to resign, unfortunately. I wish you did, but I don't think you do. And so then that becomes the duty of the rest of this board. Rundler, that means that you don't enable these policies. It means that you encourage her to abstain from voting on policies that would increase the district's liability because she has shown herself to be bigoted and hateful about these topics. I look forward to filing more complaints. I'll see you soon, Dr. Wilson. Thank you Valerie. Thank you.

Welcome back Antonio.

Hello. So, Candy Olsen, you're an adult person who's a registered nurse, yet you act like a 16-year-old on 4chan, liking literal neo-Nazi posts that are the most blatant, racist, dog-wist, not even dog-wist, just out and about. Like, come on, you couldn't even hide it? You're not smart enough to hide it? Come on! You need to resign because you are a pathetic, parasitic leech on our community. And none of us will stand for the hate and bigotry you push on us. None of us will stand for any of this. You are widely unpopular. Get out. Thank you, Antonio.

I don't think Charlene is here, so we're going to go with Janelle Martin, Steve Becker, Sarah Cooper, and Lee Leong. So after Lee, it's going to be Mark Laird and Chris Claudus.

Welcome back, Lee. Hi, I'm Lee Leong. I'm going to be going into UCR in cellular molecular biology in this upcoming fall. Both of my parents are RNs and the reason why I myself refuse to be a nurse is because seeing people like Candy over here actively abusing her power, and not only that, promoting terrible, terrible ideology to the point where it's almost comically evil. I mean, destroying a memorial on the side of a highway is just insane to me. I wish it was made up, but I saw the video, I'm like, dang, it's not made up, so that's incredibly disappointing. Thank you, Lee.

Before I start my time, I have some evidence of my claims that I would like presented to the board. I printed all of it. Don't start my time yet. I just said that. Thank you. All right.

And I'm not ready yet, so don't start.

All right, I am now ready, but I'd like that distributed. Michelle, based on Candy's inappropriate actions, Candy should be censured. Why hasn't she yet? Failure to do so acknowledges that you are okay with homophobic, xenophobic, and Nazi hate speech. Candy, this is to you. You need to resign. You stated, if you have further questions, please reach out to me. I did. It's right here. Where is my response? And your own husband said, if I didn't have any expletives in my phrase, that I should have heard back from you. Why haven't I? I reached out with genuine curiosity, and I've heard crickets for over a week, as you see on the far right. And gays can't talk in that voice anymore. A, right now I am. And B, also, you are, that's literally homophobic. And on the first slide of the second slide that you admitted that you liked. Oh, your stuff, girl.

Thank you, Mark. Welcome back, Chris.

I would like to express my concern regarding the redefining of education that is going on in RUSD today. While I admire the fact that you have strong moral convictions, you seem to have lost sight of the fact that the USA was brought into existence specifically to prevent the powerful from imposing their version of morality on the masses under penalty of government punishment. I understand that some of you are motivated by a belief that your flavor of Christianity is superior to anyone else's flavor of Christianity, or for that matter, any other religion. You seem to have lost sight of the fact that perhaps our most Christian president, James Madison, authored the very concept of separation of church and state. Thank you, Chris. He was right in 1787. Thank you. Next.

Next we have Jay Steven, Izzy Mason, and Samantha Trad.

Is Jay here? Okay, Izzy, you can go.

Last year in my AP European History class at RHS, we were taught about the Holocaust, where six million Jews were slaughtered due to systematic hate and racism. That is a real part of history and affected millions of people, Jewish or not. So tell me why a member of our school board is allowed to sit up there after liking multiple posts supporting Nazism and glorifying Adolf Hitler, along with other posts with hateful messages against so many other groups as well as the LGBTQ+. How can we have someone so incredibly hateful have such an influence on student lives? As a student, actually as a person, it appalls me that Candy Olson is allowed to continue to have a seat on the board. If this board wants to censure, then please start with Candy and leave our books alone. Maddie and, excuse me. Thank you, Izzy.

Welcome back, Sam.

Michelle, did you see the multiple posts over weeks and months that Candy liked on multiple platforms? This was not an accident. It was not manufactured. She has liked absolutely violent, hateful things and shared them over and over and over again. It is so evident. Are you manipulated by her or do you just agree with all of the things that she liked? Are you just as bad as her? Because you're not even centering her tonight. Over 1,500 emails have been sent to you by this community. Not people from Chino, not people from Orange, but by parents, community members, students and teachers calling for Candy to resign. She is absolutely unfit for office and should not be seated up there. And shame on you, Michelle, for letting her be there and letting her push these hateful policies. Thank you, Sam.

You're welcome.

Megan. Next is Megan. Forgive me. I'm going to say your last name wrong. Sinan. Douglas Hauser and Jessica Kallinger. No, Megan?

Yes.

There's nobody? Megan is not here?

I don't think Megan's here.

Douglas.

Thank you. I probably should have been on the other part of the agenda because I wanted to speak about the book ban, but I'm just going to speak about it briefly. They're not the only side that gets exhausted with this, but I'll repeat it again. No books are being banned. What we are talking about is what books are in a school library. All these books are still available on Amazon or at other sources. Parents who wish to read these books with their children or had their children read them, they're available to them. They could do it. As far as content goes, we've heard the Bible, and we've heard Ayn Rand referenced. Well, I'll come up with three other references. Breakfast at Tiffany's, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Maltese Falcon. They all involve gay character and gay references within the context, and none of them has ever been attempted to be banned. Thank you. Thank you.

Thank you, Douglas. Thank you. Next. I know. You guys get going, going, going, going, going, going. Thank you, Douglas.

Next, we have Arissa Turner, Joshua Hall. Oh, I missed Matt Appleby, Arissa Turner, and then Joshua Hall. Welcome back, Jessica.

Sorry, Jessica.

I'm sorry. Okay. So I was going to go off on something that I had stated last time where I had some serious issue with the school district and school board as a whole with the way my children have been treated. Last week you were all, or last time we all met, you were all privy to how one of my children was treated. Me. My child was harassed, called names. Right. And you let the woman sit there and talk some more, Candy. You guys let the woman sit here and spew hate, but you kicked all the rest of us out. How is that fair? How is that protecting children, Candy? Resign. Thank you, Jessica.

Welcome back, Matt. All right.

As a parent, I know that students and district staff are required to attend various digital citizenship lessons, requiring them to understand how their actions on social media could be seen as bullying or could be seen by employers and thus held negatively against them. Yet it seems like Board Member Olsen can't even hold herself to the same standards of professionalism that require of our students and staff. She has claimed that she only liked a post because she found a small part of it funny, but what kind of person would like any part of a post that promotes violence, racism, homophobia, anti-Semitism, or ableism in another part of it? Common sense says that it sends an unclear message about your ethics and behavior. If we can't even trust our board members to have a common sense and be held to the same standards of behavior as our students and staff, they have no place here.

Thank you. Thank you. Welcome back, Arisa.

Thank you.

I spent a lot of time over the weekend going through Candy Olson's social media content. It was truly horrifying. It was the type of memes that right-wing trolls would amplify, from Pepe the Frog to ableist slurs to poking fun of people of color. calling homosexuals slurs and threatening to run them over to critiques of LGBTQ relationships followed with laughing Nazi soldiers. I saw that. Don't do that. That's ridiculous. You're a liar. That last one was particularly upsetting since when you were in D.C., one of your other posts... You said, while there, during downtime, you saw the horrific history of the Holocaust Museum. But then you liked anti-Semitic. Thank you, Arisa. Thank you, Arisa.

Welcome back, Joshua.

Welcome back. The same people that complain about a book ban, which isn't even really a ban, also want to censor social media. which is the town square for free speech on the internet. So basically they want to take a sledgehammer to free speech on the internet and ban social media. I recommend that everyone who wants to cancel Candy Olsen go to the UK because there's plenty of social media censorship over there and you can be as gay or trans all you want until a Muslim migrant throws you off a roof or sets you on fire. That's not Christians.

Thank you, Joshua. I don't know what he said. Oh, I have no idea what he said.

I'll tell you what he said. He said, a Muslim migrant will throw you off a roof and catch you on fire. That should not be able to be said. He's out, so.

Next. Who's next? Next, we have Catherine Appleby, followed by Hannah Edmondson and Joette Orman.

Fine.

I hope that everyone on this dais knows that RUSD is a member of the California School Board Association. Board President Rendler, you made the decision tonight to limit each comment to 45 seconds. Although CSBA does not provide legal counsel, their legal blog provides guidance for public comment time limits. CSBA and California law recognize the importance of giving speakers sufficient time. Time to speak. 45 seconds is not a sufficient amount of time. President Rendler, 45 seconds made sense for 500-plus comment cards, but it did not make sense for tonight. President Rendler, I am urging you to follow the guidelines recommended by the Professional Organization for School Boards and restore our time. I know you are tired of all the comments, but you can't silence us by cutting our time. Thank you, Catherine.

Good evening. My name is Hannah Edmondson. I am a public school teacher here on the eve of a new school year to defend public education from my board member. Candy Olson claims it's her moral obligation to protect the innocence of children, but I don't understand how that's possible when the content she promotes on social media undermines that very claim. If she truly wants to protect children, she should start by modeling the values she demands of others. Anything less is not leadership, it's hypocrisy. Board leadership needs to demand a resignation from her.

Thank you, Hannah.

Hello. My name is Joette Orman. I am an LPCC, just graduated from the University of Redlands. Last Tuesday, or the last Tuesday we were here, was my wedding anniversary. But I was here talking about this. And then I sat outside and I heard Candy Elson say that the only people here talking were people who had been here over and over and over again. And they were the same people that had the same exhausting thing to say. But this was my second time talking. And I am here and I will be here. And I call for you to resign. I am in District 5. You represent me. My daughter is going to Kimberly. We're starting TK next year. This year. And I will be here.

Thank you, Jennifer. Next, we have Peter Hall, Sebastian Strauss, Quinn Shea, and Arthur Schaefer. Thank you.

Welcome back, Peter. Okay, so somebody said that I was transphobic for stating simple biological facts, and that is that women are women, men are men, and they cannot switch. A man cannot become a woman. A woman cannot become a man. There is no such thing as gender non-binary or gender fluid or whatever other nonsense you guys want to come up with. All those labels are nonsense, and most of us don't want to listen to it. You guys do not represent the majority of this city. Just because you can pack a room does not mean you have the numbers in the city. You do not. We are against you, and we will not stop being against you.

Thank you, Peter. Again, my name is Arthur Shopper, and... Okay. Welcome back, Arthur. You guys are so desperate, aren't you? Arthur, welcome back. It's my turn? Yes. So this is my thank you? Okay. So this is precisely the Nazi behavior that they claim to condemn. This is exactly how the Nazis treated their political opponents before they pushed them into ovens or concentration camps. By the way, most of the Nazis were homosexuals. Arthur, we're up here. There you go. So what's going on? Can you hear me or not?

Talk to us.

Hello?

Don't talk to them. Talk to us.

Okay. You've interrupted me, so I want my time back. That's not okay. You've interrupted me. And they interrupted me as well.

Okay.

So I want my time back. Thank you.

While somebody's speaking, please do not talk to them. There you go. Hey, keep interrupting.

I'll be here all night. I'm fine.

I can't hear anything.

Okay. Thank you so much. So my name is Arthur Shopper. I'm the field director for Mass Resistance, and I'm very proud of the majority on the school board. They do not speak for this community. People are intimidated and bullied by their Nazi tactics. Targeting people's jobs, defaming people to get them fired, that is actually a crime. So Ms. Olson, you might want to start talking to the Attorney General, or maybe you want to talk to the DOJ, because that is criminal conduct. Good for you for standing against this. Do not quit. My organization, we work all over the world. We're signing up people all over. I am addressing the board, so don't interrupt me again. Relax. Speak with me afterwards if you want to be involved in this fight. I will help you have a voice to speak against the Nazis, the bigots, and the groomers and the predators who want to abuse kids. And that's all the LGBT bigots. It's why they scream and yell. And Doug Houser... Thank you, Arthur.

Thank you.

Welcome back, Quinn.

Can you take him outside? Can you take him outside, please? I want them both out. Can you take them outside, please? This one, too. This woman, too.

What did Joy do?

She was following him, please. Please stop. Sit down.

Go ahead and sit down. I didn't know what this... Sit down. Go ahead. I didn't know what happened. Thank you. Okay, Quinn, you may start.

May I please have a moment to collect myself real quick? Please pause my time. Thank you.

Are you ready? I didn't know what happened. See who's next.

Can we please call Maria Madrid B. and Daniel Tinajero?

Thank you.

Can I start?

What's your name? Sebastian. Oh, you were way up there. Okay. You were before Quinn. Okay. Yes.

That's fine. Board members are elected to keep the students safe. Is supporting hateful groups that hurt students keeping them safe? No. Candy Olsen has supported many hateful groups and liked many hateful posts. One of the posts she liked said, just got back from the Pride Parade. I had a really good time with a picture showing a rainbow stain on a car. This is not okay. You've also helped pass policies that hurt students and would put us in debt. Listen to all the students that are talking tonight. All of them are against hateful policies. Listen to the people that you're supposed to protect. Resigning now would help the students in more ways than everything you've done as a board member. Thank you, Sebastian.

Welcome back.

Apologies. Thank you, board. At the last board meeting on July 5th, I was verbally harassed by a woman because of me being a part of the LGBTQIA plus community, calling me a homosexual, which... Calling me a homosexual word that I do not... And a word that I do not prefer to say at the moment. And she also was... You guys, in turn, gave her more time to speak and kicked everyone out, which is one of... And what did Candy do? She proceeded to laugh. This in particular is one of the reasons why, Miss Candy, you should resign. You're supposed to protect the kids, not hide them, not put them under the closet. And it's not just Candy. It's Michelle and Jeanette, too. Safe Redlands Schools and Together for Redlands are two different groups. They did not rebrand. Thank you.

Is Maria here? No. B?

Welcome back, B.

I'm asking the board to vote to remove Candy Olson. She admitted on record to a news reporter that she was liking and sharing content from an Instagram page posting anti-Semitic, racist, and homophobic materials. This is not conduct befitting of anyone, let alone a member of this board. This board censured a board member asking Olson to treat citizens with respect. It cleared the room because people here objected to someone using homophobic and ableist slurs that I will not repeat to describe a child, and then invited that very person back into the room, reset the clock, and asked her to continue. Yet you have done nothing to condemn Olson's hateful actions. She ran protecting students, and she thinks that accounts sharing Nazi propaganda are funny. She said on camera she thinks Catholic road signs are satanic. She doesn't belong within three football fields of this meeting hall.

Thank you, Bing. I don't think Daniel's here, so Denzel, Corrine, Maria, Ted, and Flor.

I would like to call for the resignation of board member Candy Olson, who has been consistently promoting white supremacists, Nazi, and homophobic content online. If a student were to promote the hateful content that board member Olson has been promoting for years, they would be suspended at the very least. What example is this setting for RUSD students? President Rendler, how much longer are you going to support Board Member Orson's call for violence against marginalized students? When you supported banning all flags except the American flag in RUSD schools because that's what veterans fought for, I'd like to remind you that veterans fought against the Nazis. Hitler banned and restricted books before he burned them. Start protecting students and stop defending Nazis. Thank you.

Maria, Ted Burns, Flora Flores. And we're done.

Welcome back, Abigail. Hello, my name is Abigail. So a few board meetings ago, we had more than 500 cards. Now we have less than one-tenth of that amount, yet we still only get 45 seconds. Why is that? Because you are scared. You do not want to listen to people critique you. But you know what happens when you try to silence us? You get protests. That protest that you called fake news candy, that's not fake. That is real. That is with dozens of people, parents, families, community members, calling for you to resign and an end to these ridiculous policies. We have board members here who are kicking out people who try to protect students from slurs and hateful behavior. Twice now, the same student has been attacked verbally, and we have done almost nothing about it. Resign!

Thank you, Abigail.

Thank you.

Okay, we're on to board comments and reports. Anybody have anything they would like to report on? Jeanette, you have something?

So I had a couple comments I wanted to make regarding the book complaint policy that we passed tonight. One of the reasons I believe this is a very strong policy and one that is much better than what we had before. Some of you say the policy has been working just fine. However, as a person who has used the policy and worked through the process, it had inherent flaws. And I believe this policy that is made for the parents has the following positive things to it. It holds the district more accountable. It's much less subjective, much more objective, especially with the definitions and the rubric. It will cost much less for the district as it separates the two types of complaints. And so several of the... concerns about it just aren't accurate. The other thing I wanted to debunk is what the district librarian has shared about the AP classes. I've researched this a lot, and it's just not accurate that the AP classes will not suffer. The AP... Exam is based on students learning how to analyze literature, not having to read certain books.

You had your chance to speak. So as I said, I did a lot of... Thank you. If this happens again, I'll just clear the room. Thank you. I think it would be beneficial...

I think it would be beneficial, point of order, hello, I'm trying to say something. I think it would be beneficial if maybe Jeanette addressed us and not faced out to the crowd.

I thought board comments were to the crowd.

Yeah.

Oh, okay. The other thing I would like to debunk that has been said over and over is that AB 1825 will be, we would be violating that with our board policy. This is not true either. AB 1825 governs library books, public library books, and we would not be held to that standard. So a public library is very different than a public school for children. AB 1078 prohibits book removals based on protected categories. As you can see, board, this policy is clearly not about protected categories. It's all related, as we know, to all those words, sexual, etc., pornographic whatever and also I would like to say you need to go you need to go can you take her out please you need to leave please continue The other point I wanted to make is that several members of the public have stated that we aren't following the democratic process. That's the whole point. We are following the democratic process. Part of the process is you elect your officials. We are on the board to make these decisions. That is why there is a board. And the qualifications to be on the board does not require any kind of degree at all. And so to have it be continued to say that we're not following the democratic process is just really silly, in my opinion, because that's exactly what this is.

Let's see, not horrible thing is just I want to make sure that everybody has an opportunity to please join your local PTA.

This is something I'm specifically asking. I was trying to help you, but if you have no interest, why is she interrupting me during my comment?

I forgot to say point of order, but I was criticized for not talking to the board.

I was trying to help you, but if you don't want to be helped, I don't care. I was trying to help you from arguing with the crowd because we're not supposed to engage. I wasn't engaging. You know what I don't appreciate is I don't like being given permission to talk because that repeatedly happens over and over and over. Excuse me. repeatedly I have to get permission to talk because when you're all talking and you're all interrupting each other, it's fine. I don't care. I don't call it out. But as soon as I engage and I have that same conversation, all of a sudden I'm interrupting. Again, you know what... Again, all I'm asking is for consistency. That's all I ever ask for. So while we're out here and we're listening to everybody's comment, all I'm asking is for consistency when people are criticizing us and people that are applauding us. I just ask for the same consideration for everybody. So if they're talking on a topic that is outside of our agenda, that it goes in public comment. But for some reason, we can't manage to get that done. Same thing for when people are out here in the crowd. And they're yelling out. Yeah, it's all over the place. But you only call out one side of it. And all I'm asking for is consistency. Because then you say, you don't hear anybody talking. You don't hear what's happening. So you don't hear what's happening in the crowd because you're listening to the speaker. But at the same time that the speaker is saying something hateful, you say you don't hear that either. So all I'm asking... Okay, so all I'm asking is for consistency because you seem to have very selective hearing. And what I was going to say was I'm going to ask everybody, and I'm looking at you guys, I'm going to ask everybody to join the PTA because it's kind of critical that we have those funds. Why is my mic cut off? It's kind of critical that we have those funds. You don't have to volunteer, but apparently I'm not allowed to talk to anybody. So anybody that's listening to me, I guess, can you please join your local PTA? Because we need the help. If you can spare it, obviously we're limiting to 10 hours a week, but if you can please join, at least only with your donation, that would be very much appreciated. What I also want to clarify is I wrote down, I waited until my comment. The democratic process also allows for the public to come and speak and criticize the local politicians, which we are. So everybody in this room has every right to come and criticize us, especially when the character of that person who's introducing these policies comes into question. So I don't understand why we're cutting time, trying to limit total time, reducing it down. I mean... We had, what, well over 700 emails. What is the magic number? If we pass a policy that people don't like, and we should probably reconsider those things, what is the magic number of emails that, you know?

There's no magic number.

Okay, so we're allowed to make decisions that benefit or harm a mass of people, but there's no magic number of emails that will actually get you to listen? Well, if you'd let me finish my statement. If you'd let me finish my statement, that's what I was going to ask. So when we have parents emailing about a cheer program, we take action, and it was nowhere near 700 emails. But when we're talking about a policy, if you don't agree with it, we don't have to make a difference. We don't have to make a change. So I'm done talking. You can all criticize me now.

On a lighter note, I would like to thank Mrs. Posada-Consuelo, because I understand you were the one that thought of putting the QR code tonight, and it worked out really well. Don't you think? I mean, instead of the cards. So thank you for that and doing that. I appreciate it. It worked out really well. We didn't know how it was going to go, but it did great. So thank you very much. I would like to thank the librarians who came today. I know they had to leave because school's starting. And welcome back to everyone. And I'd also like to have whatever students are still here. Maybe they left. If you could stand. Students, thank you guys for coming out. Thank you. Thank you, and thank you for coming out. I hope that 2025-2026 is going to be even better than it was before from last year. Have a great year. Parents, thank you so much. Students, staff, teachers, and parents, have a great new year in all our staff. Thank you for everything that you do. And then I also just want to thank those of you who... came out to the bowl and ushered for us at our musical a couple weeks ago for staff who came out. It was really fun, and maybe next year we can actually even do two days. So it's nice to see. I got comments back saying it was nice to have Redlands Unified represented in a different way. So thank you for doing some community work out there. And then just thanking Mr. Cabral and to Ed Services. I think Patty's still over there. Great job. For our administrative advance that we had, it was awesome, the two days that we had. Thank you to staff especially for everything and the great program. I also want to thank Principal Maisie McHugh for hosting a wonderful event at Citrus Valley High School. The campus looks amazing. It's great. And then also I wanted to make a comment to Mrs. Catherine Appleby, but I think she already left. So I'll find her next time. But she had questions or she wanted to know why no one responded to her regarding CSBA Coast to Coast and that it was my turn and I think yours. Okay, so I'll see if I can find her after. So I wanted to let her know what... Yeah, I wanted to let her know what we did when we got there, and so I will find that. And on that note, have a great year, everybody. Thank you.

I just wanted to let everybody know that just have a wonderful year. And the advance, I was going to talk about the advance. That was great. We had a really good time. The planning of it, the decorations for everybody. They used the steam labs to make the centerpieces, and it was really neat. And woodshop to make all those centerpieces. It was really neat. And I was going to comment on the coast to coast, but I will save mine. She asked a couple weeks ago for us to do that. And anyway, I hope everybody has a great start to the year. It's been really fun driving by the schools and seeing teachers like all last week with their cars on the campuses and decorating their rooms. And I'm very excited for a new year. I hope all the kids have a great year. And I just hope everybody has a safe first day. And if you have a chance, drive by some of the schools and see what Measure D is doing It's pretty cool to take a picture of that QR code and look on the little sign. It'll tell you what's going on. And that's all I have.

So regarding my personal social media account that I use as a private citizen, some of the political memes and satire posted by one particular account I used to follow are funny, but other material is just something I do not need to be associated with. Because I like a funny political meme from time to time does not mean I subscribe to all of the memes that are posted by that account. What's happened with all of these signs and the screenshots that you've used through the slides does not mean that I like the slides. For example, the ones I'm seeing right there, I don't like those slides. I don't like those memes. I did find one slide funny in that deck, and I unfollowed them. Please don't interrupt me. Excuse me. I'm just telling you that... Just because I like one slide out of a deck of 18 does not mean I like all slides, which is what's been artifactually created and manufactured by assuming that I like every single slide, okay? No, I do not like every slide, and I have a rational mind that does not mean I like all or nothing, okay? Why are they continuing to interrupt me?

I don't get that. You do not get to speak right now.

It's her turn to speak. It's not your turn. Thank you.

At any rate, I unfollowed them, and I'm moving on. I am not the things people want to pin on me, and you all know that. The massive hate campaign launched in attempts to ruin my reputation with slander, defamation, doxing my work. Doxing my nursing license with the board of registered nursing is not only outrageous but it's illegal according to penal and civil codes. This all happened because the radical progressives in this town don't agree with policies I'm working towards. I can tell you that I am so touched by the massive outpouring of support I received over this last week. I don't know how many times I've been told it is a badge of honor to have reached this level of consternation. I must be doing something right to have so many lies created about me in attempts to take me out. I am here because I care deeply about the kids and parents in our community, and I will continue to work towards protecting the innocence of children and bringing back high-quality education that is free from political bias.

Why did you laugh while I was sectioning harassed?

All right. All right, Superintendent, comments. Mr. Cabral, do you have anything?

Yes, I just would like to welcome back our students. School starts on Thursday. I'm excited to see everybody back to the class of 26. You only have 180 days left, and you will be a graduate. We're very proud of our students. I know that our teachers are working really hard to prepare for Thursday and for the rest of the school year, and our paraeducators, our classified staff, our grounds people our safety officers have been in training the last week we are ready for everybody on Thursday and so I really appreciate everybody's hard work and kids we can't wait to see you and then I just want to throw a shout out to Clement I have a new ride that you may have noticed But their CTE lab created this Padre sign. If you don't know, I'm a Padre fan. Yes, ma'am. Anyways, you can't see it, but you'll see me cruising around in the next probably four to six weeks in this. And if you want to throw something in my basket, go for it. But, yes, students, we can't wait to see you on Thursday. Thank you.

That's it.

I can't read that. 10 o'clock.

9.69.

10 o'clock. It's 10 already. This meeting is adjourned at 10 o'clock.

Shame on you!