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What speakers said

- Community supporters of Michael Hinkle described him as a longtime leader and mentor. Parent Tiffany Chavez said Hinkle had “dedicated endless hours” and asked the board to reconsider removing him. Evan Gray, a 2024 graduate and former student-athlete, said Hinkle’s support inspired him to become a coach and asked the board to reinstate Hinkle.

- Several speakers asked the board to weigh community impact over procedural precedent. Scott Rosson, a teacher in the district, urged trustees to “look at the impact Mr. Hinkle’s made and the opportunity he has to make in the future and reinstate him as the athletic director at Chino High School.” Multiple parents and staff delivered written statements or spoke in support of Hinkle’s reappointment.

- Other commenters criticized district leadership and litigation. One speaker (addressing the board as a whole) invoked Martin Luther King Jr.’s line “injustice anywhere is injustice everywhere,” alleging that the district had retained racist staff and that Black and LGBTQ+ students faced mistreatment; the commenter said students had been driven to counselors and suicidal ideation in some instances.

- Several speakers addressed separate topics: a student urged review of the dress code as discriminatory toward females; a speaker encouraged the board’s SCAQMD resolution opposition and urged staff attendance at an air‑quality meeting; another speaker criticized the Liberty Justice Center’s press release about the district’s litigation and said a court had struck down portions of the district’s 2023 policy.

Why it matters: The public comment period highlighted a sustained community campaign regarding personnel decisions at Chino High School and broader district policies and litigation. The remarks show strong support among parents, students and some staff for returning a widely known athletic director to his prior role; they also underscore community concerns about equity, litigation and district messaging.

Notable direct remarks (verbatim excerpts)

- \"Injustice anywhere is injustice everywhere,\" (public commenter Glory Ciccarelli, summarizing a civil-rights quote and citing concerns about racially based bullying).

- \"I ask you to look at the impact Mr. Hinkle’s made…and reinstate him as the athletic director at Chino High School,\" (Scott Rosson, teacher).

- \"He has been more than an athletic director. He has been a mentor, a role model, and a steady presence for students who needed guidance,\" (Tiffany Chavez, parent).

- \"To lose him as our athletic director is a disservice to everything we stand for as an educational institution that values fairness, growth, and second chances,\" (Tiffany Chavez, parent statement).

What the record shows

The public‑comment period included 11 registered speakers on the night’s list and touched on multiple substantive themes: a concentrated set of speakers advocating for reinstatement of Michael Hinkle; criticism of district litigation and communications; concerns about student dress-code enforcement and discrimination; and remarks about SCAQMD rules and potential impacts on school facilities.

What the board did not decide during public comment

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The presentation, delivered by Mr. Hackney, covered Goal 3 (students prepared for college and career) and Goal 4 (support for continuation and community day schools). \"This report offers a midyear snapshot of the available data alongside our expenditures and the implementation level of actions outlined in our current LCAP,\" Hackney told the board.

Why it matters: The LCAP is the district’s guiding plan for state priorities; midyear updates help trustees and the public track progress on student achievement, English learner supports, and interventions targeted to high-transiency and socioeconomically disadvantaged schools.

Key points from the presentation

- Goal 3 metrics: Staff said student achievement scores on the CAASPP (English language arts, math, science) increased for the 2023–24 academic year. The presenter noted that Chino Valley graduates surpassed both county and state averages across the cited measures. Nineteen actions were identified to support Goal 3; the packet lists each action with budgeted amounts, estimated actuals through midyear, and an implementation status (fully implemented or partially implemented).

- Notable actions: District staff described college nights at junior highs and high schools, dual language immersion and biliteracy pathway supports (actions 16 and 17), regional occupational program opportunities (action 19), and assessment resources for biliteracy.

- Goal 4 (continuation/community day schools): The update said Goal 4 focuses on Buena Vista, Boys Republic and Chino Valley Learning Academy. Hackney noted a graduation rate at Buena Vista “over 95 percent” and said college-and-career indicators exceeded that school’s goals. The district reported continued professional development to support teachers at these sites, and actions such as math professional learning communities and wraparound services to improve student connectedness.

Board and public reaction

Board member Andres Cruz praised the work and tied it to longer-term career readiness, saying, \"We are preparing our kids for that future, which is here already,\" as he referenced AI-driven careers. Other trustees and staff highlighted the role of early in-person learning, extended instructional minutes and teacher collaboration in the district’s recovery and achievement gains.

What the record shows

The presentation included slide tables comparing district, county and state results for 2023–24 and listed implementation and budget columns for each LCAP action. Several actions were noted as having $0 direct new budget but relying on existing staff resources.

Next steps

Staff indicated that some metrics (for example, certain assessment participation numbers) will be completed and determined in May. The district will continue to implement partially implemented actions through the end of the school year and report on outcomes in subsequent updates.","District staff presented the second part of the midyear Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) update, reporting growth in college-and-career indicators, implementation status of 19 actions supporting LCAP Goal 3, and targeted work for continuation and community day schools under Goal 4.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6316335,"Board approves resolutions on SCAQMD rules, personnel notices and school programs; several other actions pass 4-0",91,2931659,3023265,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2377158-4369458fa247112dac8c966c0b766188&start=2931&end=3023","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2377158-4369458fa247112dac8c966c0b766188/thumbnail_2931659.jpg","/articles/6316335/California/Board-approves-resolutions-on-SCAQMD-rules-personnel-notices-and-school-programs-several-other-actions-pass-4-0","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6316335-14e7f08e306c8058f3aaf9c1ccbef921/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447526&Signature=bYLc9UNEW8xlNVEJm8zJRtQu493T79lSwQe0tUeer3WTgogc5dS5U6lX42slMHyzi5Be837OzXalwxX2X3c7X6Nz9bKvif2gsFerXYAyM9QmycBwL02qUdcUL26GVsh~4JLTobxoy3REYlMvBmaug8ZiS2c91vxcNQXbwc8n-m-a~v5oORsNym~t5g-zvQKNdnT09OJyuN-T-QgiIgwJfnSuAgSIycx9Vzftp-iGXS-3XJjRuaz7-TtogrlspwYOgaqQLyGgl2pfJPiBlQJOHC82mV1gmu4Bxvx6V4H1wVJ2b6HjObAq2d5j-ZI8HnZ2l9eACeFTzck~LbWf5w5jGA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Chino Valley Unified School District Board of Education on Feb. 20 adopted a series of resolutions and routine items, including a resolution opposing proposed South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) rule amendments, adoption of schoolwide Title I programs for three schools, and personnel notices affecting certificated and classified employees. All recorded votes on those items were 4-0 with Trustee Naught absent.

Why it matters: The actions affect district staffing, federal Title I program status at several schools, and signal the district’s formal opposition to regional air-quality rule changes that trustees said could create unfunded costs for schools.

Votes at a glance

- Resolution opposing SCAQMD proposed amended rules 111 and 1121 — Motion to adopt the resolution carried 4-0 (Naught absent). The motion was moved by Mr. Munoz and seconded by Mr. Cervantes. The board’s motion said the proposed SCAQMD amendments would impose “another unfunded mandate” and could require expensive retrofits; trustees recorded concern about reliability of the power grid during public-safety power shutoffs.

- Schoolwide Title I programs adopted for Eagle Canyon Elementary School, Hidden Trails Elementary School and Townsend Junior High School for the 2025–26 school year — Motion carried 4-0 (moved by Jonathan Monroe; seconded by Juan Cervantes). The agenda packet lists these as schoolwide Title I program adoptions for the coming school year.

- Resolution: release of temporary certificated employees (Resolution 2024–2025-53) — Motion carried 4-0 (moved by Jonathan Monroe; seconded by Andres Cruz). The board authorized the superintendent or designee to send notices of release with an effective date of June 30, 2025.

- Resolution: notice of layoff of certain classified staff pursuant to Education Code sections 45117 and 45298 — Motion carried 4-0 (moved by Jonathan Monroe; seconded by Andres Cruz). The board adopted the notice of layoff as recommended in the agenda.

- California School Boards Association (CSBA) Delegate Assembly ballot — Board voted to cast its ballot for up to five candidates for the CSBA Delegate Assembly (subregion 16B) for the April 1, 2025–March 31, 2027 term; motion carried 4-0.

- Consent agenda and other routine items — Adopted 4-0. The consent calendar included standard personnel, procurement, and business items listed in the printed agenda.

Closed-session disclosures and personnel actions announced publicly

At the meeting the board disclosed several actions taken in closed session earlier in the evening (the board convened in closed session from 4:40 p.m. to 5:48 p.m.). By a 4-0 vote the board: accepted a resignation agreement and release from a permanent certificated employee identified in the minutes as employee number 650, effective June 30, 2025; authorized the superintendent or his designee to issue notices of non‑reelection to the certificated employees listed by employee numbers in the minutes; and directed Advocates for Faith and Freedom (legal counsel) to initiate legal action to challenge the ruling in the Freedom From Religion Foundation lawsuit and to pursue further litigation in that matter.

What the record shows

All formal motions referenced above appear in the public agenda and were moved and seconded on the record. The votes on the public agenda items and the closed-session disclosures were recorded as 4-0 in the official minutes with Trustee Naught absent.

Next steps

The personnel notices adopt effective dates and direct staff to send required written notices. The resolution opposing the SCAQMD rule amendments is a formal statement of position from the district; any follow-up advocacy or legal steps were not described in the public portion of the meeting.","At its Feb. 20 meeting the Chino Valley Unified School District Board of Education approved a resolution opposing proposed SCAQMD rule amendments, adopted Title I schoolwide programs for three schools, authorized personnel notices and several other actions; votes were unanimous 4-0 with one member absent.","actionData","errors"]

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