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Board of Education — November 15, 2022

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The Redlands Unified School District Board of Education held a regular meeting to discuss district operations, academic performance, and facility use policies. The board reviewed 2022 end-of-year standardized test scores (SBAC), which showed the district performing above state and county averages in both English Language Arts (52% at or above standard vs. 48% state average) and Math (30% vs. 33% state average). The meeting also featured student and committee reports highlighting school activities and achievements. A significant discussion item focused on a request to modify Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) governing swim team access to district pools, with the board considering whether to eliminate exclusive use agreements held by Redlands Swim Team and Renegades Water Polo to allow equal access for other aquatic organizations.

Key decisions

  • Approved consent items B through N (Business Services) without discussion
  • Designated Tuesday, December 13th, 2022 at 7 p.m. as the Board of Education Organizational Meeting (unanimous vote)
  • Adopted Resolution 17-2022-2023 regarding continuing authority to hold virtual meetings pursuant to AB 361 (unanimous vote)
  • Adopted Resolution 18-2022-2023 annexing additional territory to Community Facilities District 2021-1 and authorizing special tax levy (unanimous vote)
  • Approved Educational Services consent items B through C (unanimous vote)
  • Approved Human Resources consent items B through AA (unanimous vote)
  • Approved revisions to temporary substitute personnel compensation effective November 16th, 2022 (unanimous vote)
  • Appointed Vincent Gutierrez as Principal of Moore Middle School effective November 16th, 2022 at step five of management salary schedule (vote: Ayala Quintero, Holahan, O'Neill, Renler-Vara - aye)

Public comment

Paul Blatchley, a concerned high school parent from trustee area five, asked clarifying questions about a business services consent item regarding a contract with detection canines for non-aggressive drug-detection dogs. He inquired whether sweeps would occur at all school sites or specific grade levels, and expressed concern about which students might be affected if contraband were found. No formal response to his questions was provided during the meeting.

Notable speakers

Speaker 10 (Jamie) - Presented comprehensive 2022 SBAC test score analysis and data, Speaker 6 (Olivia Johnson) - Student trustee from Redlands eAcademy, reported on school activities and athletic achievements, Speaker 11 (Superintendent Arellano) - Introduced discussion items and pool use request topic, Speaker 12 (Jason) - Provided detailed information on facility use policies, MOU history, and priority allocation system for pool access, Speaker 14 (Board Chair) - Led meeting discussion and posed questions regarding feeder programs and pool facility management, Vincent Gutierrez - New principal appointee, expressed gratitude and commitment to the position

Topics: Standardized testing (SBAC) results and performance analysis · Pool facility use requests and MOUs · Swim team access and scheduling · Board policy regarding facility allocation priorities · Student achievements and school activities · Career and technical education programs · Athletic programs and CIF qualifications · Community facility district expansion · Virtual meeting authority · Personnel compensation and appointments