Board of Education — December 17, 2024
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The Redlands Unified School District Board of Education held a meeting that included organizational elections, personnel appointments, and financial approvals. The board elected new leadership positions: Michelle Rendler as President, Patty Hallihan as Vice President, and Jeanette Wilson as Clerk. Four new administrative positions were approved: Kelly Cooper as Coordinator One Special Services, Tricia Mamaki as School Occupational Therapist, Patricia Buck Miller as Assistant Superintendent Educational Services, and Maria Josephine Perez as Supervisor of Child Nutrition Services. The board also designated regular meeting dates, approved various committee assignments, and received student trustee reports highlighting achievements across school sites including successful drama/choir performances and athletic accomplishments.
Key decisions
- Elected Michelle Rendler as Board President (unanimous)
- Elected Patty Hallihan as Board Vice President (3 ayes, 2 nos)
- Elected Jeanette Wilson as Board Clerk (4 ayes, 1 no)
- Reaffirmed Wong-Kabral as Secretary of the Board (unanimous)
- Appointed Kelly Cooper to Coordinator One Special Services position, effective December 4, 2024, Step 5 salary (5-0 vote)
- Appointed Tricia Mamaki to School Occupational Therapist position, effective December 5, 2024, Step 5 salary (5-0 vote)
- Appointed Patricia Buck Miller to Assistant Superintendent Educational Services position, effective December 18, 2024, Step 1 salary (5-0 vote)
- Appointed Maria Josephine Perez to Supervisor of Child Nutrition Services position, effective December 18, 2024 (5-0 vote)
- Appointed Melissa Ayala-Cantaro to CRI-ROP Governing Board representative (2-year term)
- Appointed board member to fill expired CRI-ROP representative position
- Designated second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 PM as regular board meeting dates
- Approved November 12, 2024 and December 3, 2024 meeting minutes (2 abstentions)
- Approved Resolution 23 2024-2025 on annual and five-year reportable fees report
- Approved Resolution 24 2024-2025 dedicating portions of real property to California Department of Transportation
- Approved Resolution 26 2024-2025 acknowledging due diligence and authorization to commit funds
- Approved and certified first interim financial report H251
- Approved consent items for business services (items B through Q)
- Pulled item I (AP African-American Studies course) from educational services consent agenda due to incomplete curriculum information
- Approved remaining educational services consent items (B through H)
- Ratified collective bargaining agreement addendum with Redlands Teachers Association
- Ratified collective bargaining agreement addendum with Redlands Educational Support Professionals Association
- Established and approved Child Nutrition Services Catering Lead position, Range 23, effective December 18, 2024
Public comment
Olga Romero, parent of a currently enrolled student, addressed the board during public participation. The specific content of her remarks was not clearly transcribed in the provided transcript.
Notable speakers
Speaker 06 (Vice President/Acting President) - Led meeting, conducted elections, and made announcements, Candy Olson (New Board Member) - Discussed commitment to inclusive classrooms, divisive ideology concerns, and proposed policies on ceremonies, observances, and flag displays, Jeanette Wilson (Board Member) - Newly elected Clerk, Patty Hallihan (Board Member) - Newly elected Vice President, Melissa Ayala-Cantaro (Board Member) - Reelected, thanked colleagues, Ms. Brewster (RESPA Representative) - Spoke about support for staff, salary concerns for paraprofessionals and campus monitors, and membership growth to 85%, Deputy Superintendent Hill - Welcomed new board members, discussed ADA waivers for fire closures, and praised new hires, Kirtan Shah (Director of Fiscal Services) - Presented first interim financial report, Student Trustees Alina and Jasmine - Reported on school achievements across all five schools, Mr. Caperton (Redlands Teachers Association) - Brief association report
Topics: Board elections and organizational structure · Personnel appointments and hirings · Collective bargaining agreements · Financial reports and budget · School committee assignments · Regional Occupational Program representation · Educational curriculum approval · Student achievements and performances · Holiday celebrations · Staff appreciation · School safety and closures due to fires · Special education programs · Food services and student nutrition · Professional development