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Board of Education — August 6, 2024

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The Redlands Unified School District Board of Education held a meeting on the eve of the first day of school. The board approved a motion to call a general obligation bond election for November 5th, 2024, to fund facility improvements across the district including repairs to gates, lighting, gutters, flooring, classrooms, fields, and portable buildings. Superintendent Cabral provided a comprehensive update on compliance measures implemented in response to Department of Justice and Office for Civil Rights investigations, including new safety protocols, staff training requirements, a centralized tracking system for incidents, and student support services. The meeting also featured association reports from teachers and classified staff expressing readiness for the new school year.

Key decisions

  • Motion to approve agenda with flexibility - passed unanimously
  • Consent items 14A and B through V approved - passed with all in favor
  • Resolution Number Six (2024-2025) ordering school bond election for November 5th, 2024 - moved and seconded, with roll call vote taken

Public comment

Michael Paziner commented during public participation regarding discrimination and the complaint procedure (item 16H). He discussed the prevalence of discrimination online and in the community, referenced Pride Month as historical rather than sexual in nature, addressed misconceptions about gender and LGBTQIA identity, and appreciated the board's discrimination complaint procedures. He also mentioned previous comments from a board member mischaracterizing Pride Month and expressed willingness to have further discussion with that member.

Notable speakers

Michael Paziner - public commenter on discrimination and complaint procedures, Steven - Redlands Teachers Association representative, Liz - Redlands Education Support Professionals Association representative, Kim/Liam - Redlands Administrative Personnel Association representative, Dr. Rudy Wilson - newly appointed Assistant Superintendent of Compliance, Superintendent Juan Jacob Cabral - provided comprehensive compliance update and school year opening remarks

Topics: School facilities bond election · Facility repairs and modernization · DOJ and OCR compliance measures · Title IX and safety protocols · Staff training requirements · Student support services · Social media and cell phone policy · Pride Month and discrimination complaints · First day of school preparations · Girls flag football program · School safety and campus access