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Board of Education — April 9, 2024

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The Redlands Unified School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on March 13, 2024. The board approved the agenda and minutes, then heard public comment on various issues including student free speech policies, FAFSA reward programs, pending sexual abuse lawsuits, uniform complaint procedures, and a Minecraft Education Edition beta test program. The meeting included reports from student trustees, staff associations, and district leadership regarding student achievements, upcoming events, and programmatic initiatives. A detailed presentation on English Learner (EL) student reclassification data and the District Language Advisory Committee (DLAC) was provided, showing progress in moving English learner students to reclassified status.

Key decisions

  • Motion to adopt agenda passed unanimously
  • Motion to approve March 13, 2024 meeting minutes passed unanimously
  • Board approved Dance 1 curriculum (mentioned in board comments)

Public comment

Three community members provided public comment. Paul Blatchley raised concerns about the definition of 'obscene' in the freedom of speech policy and questioned the benefit and equity of FAFSA reward programs. Candy Olson expressed concerns about sexual abuse lawsuits against the district (45.5 million in settlements for 16 cases with eight pending), accountability issues, and questioned the hiring of a superintendent from a district with child sexual abuse allegations. Jeanette Wilson advocated for mandatory complaint forms to improve transparency and spoke about cultural issues of sweeping concerns under the rug. Sarah Russ raised detailed safety concerns about the Minecraft Education Edition beta test, including lack of parental controls, inability to monitor student activity, and lack of opt-out options, requesting the district halt implementation.

Notable speakers

Paul Blatchley - concerned parent addressing freedom of speech policy and FAFSA rewards, Candy Olson - community member discussing sexual abuse lawsuits and district accountability, Jeanette Wilson - parent advocate for mandatory complaint procedures and transparency, Sarah Russ - parent raising safety concerns about Minecraft Education Edition, Thomas - student trustee from Redlands High School reporting on student activities, Sonya - Director of English Learners and Parent Engagement presenting DLAC data, Dr. Jason Angle - Career and Technical Education superintendent discussing Aviation Academy, Sue (Redlands Teachers Association) - reporting on AB 2901 maternity leave bill and teacher recognition, RAPA representative - expressing gratitude for district support and promoting Harlem Wizards game

Topics: Student free speech policy · FAFSA reward programs · Sexual abuse lawsuits and settlements · Uniform complaint procedures · Minecraft Education Edition beta testing · English learner reclassification · District Language Advisory Committee · Student achievement in arts and athletics · Aviation Academy program · Budget planning · Parent engagement