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Lede details: Assistant principals from 12 Bridges High School and Lincoln High School presented data on AP performance and thanked teachers for preparing students ahead of AP testing. Staff explained AP exam scores are reported on a 1–5 scale, with a score of 3 or higher commonly considered college‑equivalent.

Honor roll and awards: Both 12 Bridges and Lincoln were named to the College Board’s AP honor roll; 12 Bridges received a bronze designation and Lincoln received silver. Presenters said the honor‑roll calculation considers college culture (course access), college bridge (percentage scoring 3 or higher at any point in high school) and college optimization (students entering college with college credit via AP).

Individual recognitions: District staff presented certificates to numerous teachers whose classes surpassed the California pass rates or achieved 90% college‑ready rates in particular sections. Names called during the ceremony included Christine Hodge (AP Biology), Jeff Dewar (AP U.S. History), Katie Blanowitt (AP English Language), Chrissa Peterson (AP English Literature), Ken McCarley (AP Computer Science Principles) and others from both schools. Presenters noted some high‑achieving courses were first‑year offerings at 12 Bridges.

Context and emphasis: Presenters emphasized that taking AP courses and exams benefits students even when scores are a 1 or 2, citing research that exposure increases likelihood of enrolling in four‑year colleges and later improving scores. Lincoln presenters noted continued AP participation and program growth despite enrollment changes.

Ending: The board thanked the schools and planned to present certificates to teachers after the meeting; trustees praised teachers’ work and noted the awards as part of the district’s focus on academic excellence.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","3/4/25 Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees","oneSentenceSummary","The board recognized AP teachers from Lincoln High School and 12 Bridges High School for surpassing California pass rates, awarding honor‑roll distinctions to both schools and certificates to individual teachers.","taxTitle","Western Placer Unified, School Districts, California","taxId",38571,"location","California","headline","shortSummary",{"_32":75,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":76,"_40":77,"_42":78,"_44":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":55,"_73":55},6296112,"Board approves transportation reimbursement plan, staff‑reduction notices and appoints assistant superintendent; classified reductions also authorized",1106,5818000,6924000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2517895-067f1aec1f7e65911951184b399ba59f&start=5818&end=6924","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2517895-067f1aec1f7e65911951184b399ba59f/thumbnail_5818000.jpg","/articles/6296112/California/Board-approves-transportation-reimbursement-plan-staffreduction-notices-and-appoints-assistant-superintendent-classified-reductions-also-authorized","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6296112-486ab7afc6c85aff5f6db85a0a418d76/orig.mp4?Expires=1770105921&Signature=TJtzxfDqRyDO5nyTQYH7zRF7DnO2xrWF7OiBTjQ5utioS283fyIJkhZHEXjBv7IKXSdGSXCS8vkcAUw~HIb2btqkWLoaqZoSdiQUydFo1rDovhWPjtZrtwng922dPgPREb~wLDRAJ0KiAju70kWWiWskz36wq5IDCIM~8O16OvgEMFdhZ4jSK4f5P4DZkHK9s5pgfZq2C7aEmprgHFbdCVDAn2pbjKQRSfjwDXP2CB~GvLGfIXe0i6RGwV-cN43jg~~O-qSLhB8J1U-xFZBe9lvb6iV6X8KCMG8wgam0zzNR4XKWmBBwLBwOm7rFc2sH-0WOZtKsYWF0oHBEM4AfyA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Western Placer Unified School District Board of Trustees voted on several administrative items Monday, including approval of an annual transportation plan necessary for state reimbursement, preliminary resolutions to notify certificated and classified staff of potential reductions for 2025–26, and the appointment of an assistant superintendent of educational services.

Transportation plan: The board approved the district’s emergency/reimbursement transportation plan (agenda item 7.3). District staff said the plan must be presented before April 1 to qualify for state reimbursement; staff reported that the new reimbursement program increased the district’s eligible transportation reimbursement from about $300,000 historically to more than $700,000 for the current year. The board motion passed by voice vote.

Certificated staff reduction resolution: The board approved Resolution 24‑25.24, which authorizes preliminary notices for potential reductions in certificated staff due to elimination or reduction of particular kinds of service (agenda item 7.4). Staff said the preliminary actions reflect enrollment changes, timing of funding streams and master scheduling needs; the item listed a potential reduction of 1.5 FTE in special education and possible reductions in art and computer‑science sections at 12 Bridges High School. The resolution authorizes district staff to serve required preliminary notices; final notices would return to the board before the statutory May 15 deadline.

Classified staff reduction resolution: The board approved Resolution 24‑25.25 to provide preliminary notices to classified employees whose positions may be reduced for 2025–26 (agenda item 7.5). Staff said the item affects up to 43 classified positions, many of them first‑grade instructional aides previously funded through pandemic and LCAP supplemental sources; CSEA and district staff negotiated some alternatives and reduced hours on a few positions where possible. The board passed the resolution by roll call.

Appointment of assistant superintendent: The board approved the superintendent’s appointment of Jen Hylatin (transcript: “Jen Hylatin” as presented) to the assistant superintendent for educational services effective July. The board approved a two‑year initial contract and placement on the district’s administrative salary schedule; trustees expressed appreciation for Hylatin’s work and support for a smooth transition.

CSBA delegate election: The board cast its internal vote to support two candidates for the CSBA delegate assembly, selecting Jessica Spade and Jonathan Zapperson for the region’s ballot submission.

Consent agenda: Earlier the board approved the consent agenda by roll call (standard consent items were not read into the record during the discussion portion).

Notes on procedure and next steps: Several of the staff reduction items were described as preliminary notices required by law; staff indicated affected employees with seniority rights will be offered vacant positions and that final notices, if any, will be returned to the board by the legal deadlines. The board took no action on compensation during this meeting; public comment on bargaining and salaries occurred earlier in the evening.

Ending: The meeting closed after additional informational items and scheduling; the board will reconvene for its next regular meeting as posted.","At the meeting the board approved the district transportation reimbursement plan, approved preliminary notices for certificated and classified staff reductions, and appointed an assistant superintendent. Board also selected two CSBA delegates.",{"_32":87,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":88,"_40":89,"_42":90,"_44":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":55,"_73":55},6296116,"Western Placer food services reports meal uptick and menu changes as it pursues grants and certifications",701,4795000,5496000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2517895-067f1aec1f7e65911951184b399ba59f&start=4795&end=5496","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2517895-067f1aec1f7e65911951184b399ba59f/thumbnail_4795000.jpg","/articles/6296116/California/Western-Placer-food-services-reports-meal-uptick-and-menu-changes-as-it-pursues-grants-and-certifications","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6296116-5c60a6d0621761ce1ccf41426670a482/orig.mp4?Expires=1770105921&Signature=mTksC2Sygo8xmUzT0xVXFDcPVimiGdfr6FzR2nJOWBdnW61sv54cCyQWLoNPY-1I2w-6yaTzE0N36jzgCPqnWBiD0gHMkVJ4KJNFh0ltkku3JoH~0id2ZL-MZyf2FTFc6P2~rIsE4OAPk4yWYzXsE~qj2hRkOp7DNQH04n-YVV7puJrMtcZ2jGmmiRO~jIzj37kTo-ndWPW7Wn8tMz1gyPhZmBX~9yzjAX8arKp5FEIJfr4vdrXpsz8ixm6joJivegHSlaZVbDPh75-BxObhAY71q~iXg99Bt86s0J~jjsILPbK-Crg4TbgpY5jS9csWEGUDxPc1OQ0Rq6idYgcong__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Food service leaders for Western Placer Unified told the board they have nearly doubled the number of meals served compared with pre‑universal‑meal levels and are pursuing training, vendor partnerships and grants to improve scratch cooking and reduce waste.

Why it matters: Christina Lawson, district food service director, reported that total daily meals rose to about 6,304 per day — a roughly 22% increase from the prior year and a much larger increase compared with 2019–20 levels. Lawson said staff hours and positions grew to meet demand (the presentation cited about 48 food‑service team members and roughly 318 total hours across the program).

Program details: Cindy Nelson, the district’s food‑service lead, described investments in professional development including a “culinary boot camp” at the Culinary Institute of America and training partnerships with nonprofit and federal providers. The program has added production leads and cook‑bakers at busy sites, and Lawson said the team is pursuing Let’s Move/eBREAL‑style certification and other grants for equipment.

Funding and facilities: Lawson said the program has obtained about $800,000 in equipment grants but faces limits on using certain funds for installation and facility work; bond funds typically used for capital projects may not cover labor, plumbing or electrical work required to install new ovens. The food service fund is expected to hit the district general fund this year (first time outside pandemic year 2019–20), and staff said they are working to keep the program self‑sustaining by reducing food costs, pursuing grants and improving forecasting.

Menu and compliance changes: The presentation noted ongoing menu trials, “guest chef” days, student tastings and a monthly harvest feature. Lawson warned of new state and federal nutrition rules effective July 1 that will lower allowable sodium and sugar and expand “buy American” documentation requirements.

Community outreach: Lawson said students participated in the program survey and that primary responses came from students; the department plans a student‑senate tasting event in April to sample new items before large‑scale rollout.

Ending: Board members thanked the food service staff for innovation and fundraising. The district did not seek a board funding decision at the meeting but asked for consideration in future bond or capital planning so kitchens can be upgraded to support scratch cooking.","District food services said daily meal counts have risen to roughly 6,300 since universal meals began; leaders outlined staff increases, menu development, professional development and grant efforts to upgrade kitchens and reduce waste.",{"_32":99,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":100,"_40":101,"_42":102,"_44":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":55,"_73":55},6296121,"Teachers, union and students press Western Placer board for higher pay as contract talks near impasse",1118,1448000,2566000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2517895-067f1aec1f7e65911951184b399ba59f&start=1448&end=2566","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2517895-067f1aec1f7e65911951184b399ba59f/thumbnail_1448000.jpg","/articles/6296121/California/Teachers-union-and-students-press-Western-Placer-board-for-higher-pay-as-contract-talks-near-impasse","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6296121-64ce414e0171915c9327ac568dbd4e76/orig.mp4?Expires=1770105921&Signature=crRgGx9u4FyV8fUe4LkDJHefrCaZneeUFr6NbZK9-vxmoWkyFfZh1minjh6lwIenpM1CrHA~Nx3gzYgNpcJ86ZXMKkW7RzAqgPeRkB6FbFgVMZ52wg34rLAZBqghO2J7JNXmCnU5iZAEO~QkAjhrmJnrAzlWCGyPnuX3TSniyFz5X2cdFO8OLM6PsbtPRcNiivGxTcS6B9NkNtfDheo4U-FsKiRr8aAHyqCHX6ZIBmqaUaOBVDRc~TPQOl3GO0WMtsnwRwqEU9WmU0FXh2H35TayclQ8nqxAmClBsWSunkNiklaoSXVia49aGMFuHluVqwGbRJVUVT-NIAI7nDeF5w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of teachers, students and a union representative told the Western Placer Unified School District Board of Trustees on Monday that a 1.07% salary offer from the district is inadequate and risks driving experienced staff away.

The comments came during the public comment period, where speakers described long hours, out‑of‑pocket classroom spending, and a multiyear lag in pay compared with neighboring districts. Jeff Dillard, who identified himself as a concerned community member, said teachers have told regional colleagues they may strike and asked whether the district will continue to “put teachers on the back burner.”

Why it matters: teachers said pay affects recruitment, retention and student continuity. Mary McQueen, a teacher with three decades in the district, said the 1.07% offer is “insulting” and noted that Western Placer ranks eighth of eight among neighboring districts for pay. Several speakers said it takes up to 15 years to reach six‑figure pay in the district, while administrative salaries have risen.

Speakers described working outside contract days for planning, professional development and extracurricular supervision, and spending hundreds to thousands of dollars a year on classroom supplies. Sandra Burd, who said she has taught math in the district for 28 years, described holding unpaid after‑school study sessions for AP students and buying classroom materials herself.

Union and student perspectives: Western Placer Teachers Association representative Gell Hayden, who said she represents roughly 400 members, framed the issue as one of district priorities as enrollment and revenue grow. Students and younger speakers urged higher pay so future educators are not priced out of the community; senior Addison Loeb said paying teachers better is “necessary if we want great teachers.”

Board response and context: Trustees acknowledged the comments. Trustee Nitzel thanked speakers and noted board budget discussions; other trustees referenced ongoing meetings about budget pressures and negotiations. Speakers said the next state‑mediated impasse meeting is scheduled for next week and called it critical for the district’s direction.

What was requested: speakers asked the board to (1) increase the salary offer beyond 1.07%, (2) preserve or restore the $500 lottery fund used for classroom supplies rather than redirecting it into salary line items that may not materially help teachers, and (3) prioritize direct classroom funding to retain staff.

What the record shows: several speakers tied staffing and program decisions to funding choices. Daniel Waltz flagged a district proposal to reallocate $500 lottery funds into salary, saying the change would eliminate discretionary classroom funds for materials. Speakers also questioned a fact sheet released by the district that compared compensation without listing district office stipends and administrator salaries.

Next steps: speakers said they expect mediation in the coming week and many urged the board to return to bargaining or to fund increases that match comparable districts. The Western Placer Teachers Association indicated ongoing organized advocacy. The board did not take a public action on compensation during the meeting; formal bargaining and mediation were described as ongoing.

Ending: The public comment session continued with numerous additional teachers and staff making similar appeals before the board moved on to agenda items.","Dozens of teachers, students and union leaders urged the Western Placer Unified School District Board of Trustees to improve a 1.07% salary offer, warning of low morale and a possible strike as mediation continues next week.","actionData","errors"]

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