TJUSD Board Meeting - May 10, 2018
Posted: Fri May 11, 2018 11:21 am
Student Report - Summary of recent high school events provided by high school ASB president. He mentioned a “Better Lunches” petition which had been signed by several high school students. Apparently some students are not pleased with the food being served by the cafeteria.
Board Member Comments - A few community-related events mentioned including the bike rodeo scheduled for Saturday. Also the addition of new Citizens On Patrol (COPs) was mentioned.
Trona Teachers Association - TTA president updated the board on newly elected TTA officers and talked a little about royalty-related issues.
Superintendent - Mentioned a science conference to Tulare and a visitation to a school in Sanger. Also talked about summer projects including a “makerspace” for the elementary as well as a makeover for the elementary library. Additionally, he stated that he will be going on the Senior Trip this year.
Head of Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation - Told the board about a four-day “bootcamp” event he attended which dealt with matters related to his job responsibilities.
Public Comment - One person related to a person employed as a coach addressed the topic of rumors regarding that person and insisted that the rumors were untrue. Provided compelling reasons not to believe the rumors.
NEW AUDITORS - Previous firm no longer providing services to the district. New firm selected. Cost will increase from $17k to $25k per year.
Sixth Grade Camp - Board approved for sixth grade to go to Camp Keep during the 2018-2019 school year after a brief discussion. Board members asked about alternative camps and received info about the cost of a camp in the San Bernardino Mtns. Camp Keep is located along the coast and is less expensive than the camp in the mountains.
Charter School - A representative from California STEAM San Bernardino presented information to the board about a request for the district to authorize a second charter school called University Prep San Bernardino. This second charter school would focus more on students with a variety of special needs. A number of aspects of the programs were discussed with many questions being raised by board members and those in the audience. It was reported that the charter school has paid $500k to the district over a period of two years.
HS Math Requirements - All students will now be required to complete three years of math during the four years they spend at high school. Previously only two years were required.
SPECIAL MEETING: May 24
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: June 14
Board Member Comments - A few community-related events mentioned including the bike rodeo scheduled for Saturday. Also the addition of new Citizens On Patrol (COPs) was mentioned.
Trona Teachers Association - TTA president updated the board on newly elected TTA officers and talked a little about royalty-related issues.
Superintendent - Mentioned a science conference to Tulare and a visitation to a school in Sanger. Also talked about summer projects including a “makerspace” for the elementary as well as a makeover for the elementary library. Additionally, he stated that he will be going on the Senior Trip this year.
Head of Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation - Told the board about a four-day “bootcamp” event he attended which dealt with matters related to his job responsibilities.
Public Comment - One person related to a person employed as a coach addressed the topic of rumors regarding that person and insisted that the rumors were untrue. Provided compelling reasons not to believe the rumors.
NEW AUDITORS - Previous firm no longer providing services to the district. New firm selected. Cost will increase from $17k to $25k per year.
Sixth Grade Camp - Board approved for sixth grade to go to Camp Keep during the 2018-2019 school year after a brief discussion. Board members asked about alternative camps and received info about the cost of a camp in the San Bernardino Mtns. Camp Keep is located along the coast and is less expensive than the camp in the mountains.
Charter School - A representative from California STEAM San Bernardino presented information to the board about a request for the district to authorize a second charter school called University Prep San Bernardino. This second charter school would focus more on students with a variety of special needs. A number of aspects of the programs were discussed with many questions being raised by board members and those in the audience. It was reported that the charter school has paid $500k to the district over a period of two years.
HS Math Requirements - All students will now be required to complete three years of math during the four years they spend at high school. Previously only two years were required.
SPECIAL MEETING: May 24
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: June 14