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Board of Education — September 10, 2024

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The Redlands Unified School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on September 20, 2024, during a period of significant community disruption due to wildfires. The board approved routine matters including the appointment of Carrie Ann Macklemore-Covey as risk management benefits manager and presented the 2023-2024 unaudited actual financial report, which showed positive results with a $14.5 million increase in ending fund balance and $5.9 million in increased revenues. A major focus of the meeting was a presentation on the district's implementation of Proposition 28 arts and music funding, which allocated $3.2 million district-wide to expand arts programs across all school levels through new teacher positions and enhanced facilities.

Key decisions

  • Approved agenda with flexibility (unanimous)
  • Approved minutes of August 20 and August 27, 2024 meetings (unanimous)
  • Appointed Carrie Ann Macklemore-Covey as risk management benefits manager effective September 11, 2024, at step two of management salary schedule (unanimous in closed session)
  • Closed schools for the remainder of the week due to fire emergency and air quality concerns (district-wide decision)
  • Adopted final 2023-2024 unaudited actual financial report (unanimous)
  • Adopted Resolution 7, 2024-2025 for intention to establish Community Facilities District 2024-1 (unanimous)
  • Adopted Resolution 9, 2024-2025 for adopting the GQN limit (unanimous)

Public comment

Email comments were received from Tony Wang Richardson, Justin Montes, Marisol Guevara, Khalid White, and Arnisha Arnold (to be reflected in published minutes). No in-person public comments were made during the public participation section. A public hearing on Resolution 9 regarding pupil textbook and instructional materials compliance received no public comment.

Notable speakers

Carrie Ann Macklemore-Covey (newly appointed risk management benefits manager), Ethan (Student Trustee) - provided update on student activities and expressed appreciation for district prioritization of safety during fire emergency, Stephen (Redlands Teacher Association) - expressed gratitude to emergency personnel and appreciation for school closure decision, Kim (RAPA representative) - provided association report, Michelle (Board member) - commented on community support during crisis and back-to-school visits, Jean Joy (Director of Elementary Education) - presented comprehensive Arts and Music program update utilizing Proposition 28 funding, Jason Hale (Assistant Superintendent of Business Services) - presented 2023-2024 unaudited actual financial report, Superintendent Cabral - thanked staff for response to fire emergency and invited community to superintendent's awards event

Topics: Fire emergency and school closures · Student and staff safety · Arts and Music program expansion (Proposition 28) · Financial report and budget · Personnel appointment · Unaudited actuals presentation · Community Facilities District formation · Back to school nights · Athletics and homecoming events · Emergency response coordination