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Board of Education — March 14, 2023

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This school board meeting began with a moment of silence honoring a former student, Justin, who passed away after suffering life-changing injuries from a car accident. The meeting included several recognitions and presentations: the Citrus Valley competitive cheer team was honored as CIF champions, and winter sports outstanding athletes from four high schools were recognized. The board received presentations on the second interim financial report showing a projected 8.13% COLA for 2023-24, an update on the District English Learner Advisory Committee highlighting 1,690 English learner students and an 83% reclassification rate, and a student trustee report from Orangewood High School detailing various athletic and academic activities. Superintendent Mauricio Arellano delivered an emotional farewell address as his final board meeting, highlighting accomplishments including equity initiatives, technology implementation, stadium improvements, and various innovative programs during his tenure.

Key decisions

Approved minutes from February 7, 23, February 14, and February 23 and March 7, 2023 board meetings (unanimous)
Approved second interim financial report for period ending January 31, 2023 (unanimous)
Adopted Resolution 26, 2022-23 authorizing use of California Multiple Award Schedule for playground equipment procurement from Game Time, authorized Jason Hill and Amy Drummond to sign related documents (unanimous)
Adopted Resolution 27, 2022-23 continuing authority to hold virtual meetings pursuant to AB 361 (unanimous)
Approved 2022-2023 Redlands Unified School District Transportation Plan with student trustee input (unanimous)
Approved consent items B through J in Educational Services (unanimous)
Adopted Resolution 28, 2022-23 resolution supporting commitment to equity and inclusion (motion made by Jim O'Neill)

Public comment

A member of the Common Vision Coalition delivered extensive public comments thanking Superintendent Mauricio Arellano for his leadership and accomplishments during his tenure, specifically praising his work on community relations, equity initiatives, nutrition programs, mural programs, technology implementation, stadium construction, and various innovative programs like C-STEM, Lego programs, Garner Holt Innovation Labs, and Thought Exchange. The speaker highlighted Arellano's humble leadership style and his ability to inspire teachers and administrators to create successful programs within the community.

Notable speakers

SPEAKER_07 - Board President conducting meeting, SPEAKER_09 - Common Vision Coalition member providing public comment on Superintendent Arellano, SPEAKER_05 (Mrs. McHugh) - Introduced Citrus Valley cheer team, SPEAKER_03 (Mr. McCasey) - Coordinator of District Athletics, recognized winter sports outstanding athletes, SPEAKER_02 (Jason Hill) - Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, presented financial report, SPEAKER_13 (Sonia Bilinget) - Director of Multilingual Education, presented English Learner Advisory Committee update, SPEAKER_14 (Christian Roll) - Student Trustee from Orangewood High School, delivered student report, SPEAKER_10 (Michelle Renner) - Board member, contributed to committee reports, SPEAKER_15 (Jim O'Neill) - Board member, made motions and comments, SPEAKER_04 (Superintendent Mauricio Arellano) - Delivered farewell address on his final board meeting

Topics: Memorial tribute · Athletics recognition · Financial planning · English learner education · District English Learner Advisory Committee · Student activities · Superintendent departure · Educational equity · Transportation planning · Virtual meeting authority · Playground equipment procurement · Curriculum and innovation programs · Student achievements