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Board of Education — February 13, 2024

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The Redlands Unified School District board meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM on February 14, 2024. The board approved the minutes from the January 9th meeting. The meeting included public comment from several community members addressing various concerns including classroom overcrowding at Redlands East Valley High School, student safety issues related to replica firearms in toy stores, school choice initiatives, and special education support. Multiple association reports highlighted achievements including a new contract agreement with the Redlands Teachers Association, student accomplishments across all school sites, and recognition of school counselors during National School Counseling Week. Rachel, the Director of Behavioral and Mental Health Services, presented an update on district-wide counseling services, student leadership programs, and tiered support systems for student behavioral and social-emotional learning.

Key decisions

  • Approved minutes from the January 9, 2024 board meeting (all in favor)
  • Redlands Teachers Association reached a new contract agreement with RUSD for certificated employees

Public comment

Public comment addressed multiple concerns: Paul Bletchley raised issues about inadequate seating in science labs at Redlands East Valley High School and questioned progress on addressing systemic racism in the district. Joshua Hall discussed concerns linking transgenderism and mental illness to mass shootings. Eleanor Borowski raised community safety concerns about replica military-style guns and knives being sold in local toy stores, calling for collaboration between schools, police, and businesses. Lawrence Hebron defended Dr. Dale Broom's support for school choice initiatives, arguing that supporting parental options does not constitute defunding public schools. Tricia Keeling and Arisa Owen Turner commented on special education and public education advocacy.

Notable speakers

Paul Bletchley (Parent, Trustee Area 5) - Raised concerns about overcrowding in science classes, Rachel (Director of Behavioral and Mental Health Services) - Presented update on counseling services and tiered support systems, Susan Speaker_13 (Redlands Teachers Association) - Announced new contract agreement, Speaker_10 (Principal/Administrator) - Discussed student seating preferences and suspension policies, Juan Cabral (Superintendent) - Highlighted Black History Month celebrations, Eleanor Borowski - Advocated for community action on toy store merchandise safety, Lawrence Hebron - Defended school choice initiatives, Alina (Student Trustee, Citrus Valley High School) - Reported on student activities and performances

Topics: Classroom overcrowding and student seating · Williams complaints and systemic racism in schools · Student mental health and counseling services · School choice and education policy · Student safety and replica firearms in toy stores · Suspension rates and discipline policies · SEL (social-emotional learning) curriculum · PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) implementation · Special education support · School counselor services · Black History Month celebrations · Student activities and athletics