All board members were present at the recent meeting, which included student representatives Lexi Thor from Bear Creek, Margaret Machado for TOK, and Celine Wong for Middle College. The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mister Nob.
A significant decision made during the session was the appointment of Tonya Arbelo as the new elementary principal, with her assignment to Live Oak School pending a vote. The board unanimously approved this appointment with a vote of 7-0.
In student matters, the board also approved the placement of several non-public school students, identified by numbers 26, 61, 54, 67, and 80, again with a unanimous vote of 7-0. Additionally, the board addressed anticipated litigation, approving claim number 644-743 with the same unanimous support.
The meeting took a somber turn as the board acknowledged the passing of Joseph Basagalupi, a campus security employee at Lawrence Elementary School, who died on October 12. He had been a part of the Lawrence community since December 2020. The board requested a moment of silence in his memory, extending condolences to his family and colleagues.
The meeting concluded with a segment dedicated to recognitions, although specific details on this were not provided in the transcript.