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Board of Education — October 25, 2022

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The Redlands Unified School District Board held a regular meeting where Board President Jim O'Neill opened with an explanation of the board's role, meeting procedures, and rules of conduct for public participation. The board heard a presentation from Jamie Kurtz, Director of Innovative Technology and Accountability, highlighting the district's significant technology investments including a $3.5 million deployment using ESSER II funds to 953 classrooms, and advanced tools like Anatomage tables for anatomy education being used by 401 high school students. Student Trustee Aditi Patlola provided updates on activities across all four high schools and eAcademy. The board conducted multiple consent item votes approving business, educational services, and human resources items, and appointed Jessica Lunsford-Johnson as an elementary assistant principal.

Key decisions

  • Approved all consent items in category 12B-12J (business items) - vote: all ayes
  • Approved educational services consent items 14B-14E - vote: all ayes
  • Approved items 15A-15D - vote: all ayes
  • Approved human resources consent items 16B-16AC - vote: all ayes
  • Appointed Jessica Lunsford-Johnson to position of elementary assistant principal at step two of management team salary schedule - vote: Quintero, Holahan, O'Neill, Randler, Vara all voting aye

Public comment

No formal public comment period was documented in the transcript. However, the board discussed concerns that had been raised by citizens at previous meetings regarding library books deemed potentially inappropriate or vulgar. Legal counsel and the district librarian addressed the First Amendment implications and established procedures for handling such complaints. Parents have the right to block materials from their student's account and to formally request material review through established procedures, but do not have the right to restrict access for other students.

Notable speakers

Jim O'Neill - Board President, Jamie Kurtz - Director of Innovative Technology and Accountability, Aditi Patlola - Student Trustee, Redlands High School, Legal Counsel - Addressed First Amendment standards for library materials, Carol Ann Reppleville-Allred - Teacher Librarian at REV High School, Alex Vara - Board Member (commented on elementary school robotics and coding programs)

Topics: Educational technology and innovation · ESSER II funding · Anatomage technology for anatomy education · STEAM programs · Student activities and sports · Library materials and First Amendment rights · Book selection and removal procedures · Library Bill of Rights · Parental notification and controls · Teacher librarian roles and qualifications · Regional occupational programs · Turkey Trot fundraiser · Parks and recreation initiatives · School board governance procedures