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Board of Education — January 10, 2023

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The Redlands Unified School District board meeting began with moments of silence honoring four former employees: Virginia Butler (kindergarten teacher at Crafton Elementary), Carol Steele (elementary teacher at Kingsbury Elementary), Deborah Weaver (school clerk), and Rosemary Whitmer (secretary). The meeting's primary focus was a comprehensive presentation on the district's innovative digital storytelling and hologram technology initiatives. Teacher Dwayne Coles presented the RapidMOOC digital storytelling studio program, which has been implemented in 16 schools with 20+ teachers and is exposing 2,000 students to the technology. The district showcased student-produced content including news broadcasts and curriculum-based projects, and announced a collaborative film project called 'Mission to Mars' with an April 14, 2023 film festival premiere at the Redlands Bowl. The district also unveiled newly developed hologram technology being piloted at Mission Elementary and Rev High School. Superintendent Dr. Wagner emphasized the district's commitment to 21st-century learning and alternative assessment methods beyond traditional pen-and-paper tests.

Key decisions

  • Approved minutes of December 13, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)
  • Adopted Resolution 21, 2022-23 continuing authority to hold virtual meetings pursuant to AB 361 (unanimous)
  • Approved consent items B through P in the superintendent's recommendations (unanimous)
  • Approved consent items B through K in business services (unanimous)
  • Approved consent items B through AE in human resources (unanimous)
  • Appointed Rosa Bullock as Assistant Principal at Moore Middle School effective January 23, step four of management salary schedule (5-0 vote: Ayala, Quintero, Holohan, O'Neil, Renler, Vara voting aye)
  • Ratified approved collective bargaining agreement addendum with Redlands Teachers Association (CTA/NEA) effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025 (passed with discussion)

Notable speakers

Dwayne Coles - Teacher on Assignment for Digital Storytelling, Jamie Quartz - Administrator presenting innovation updates, Dr. Mauricio Wagner - Superintendent providing vision and support context, Board Member Vara - Emphasized commitment to innovation and 21st-century learning as district goal, Board Member Renler - Praised innovative programs and digital storytelling benefits, Rosa Bullock - Newly appointed Assistant Principal at Moore Middle School, Student Trustee Haley - Commended creative learning opportunities for students, Vincent Gutierrez - Principal at Moore Middle School, praised Rosa Bullock

Topics: Digital storytelling · RapidMOOC technology · Hologram technology · 21st-century learning · Student innovation · Alternative assessments · Film festival · Teacher professional development · Community donations · Collective bargaining agreement · Staff appointments · Memorial recognitions