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Votes at a glance

- Adopt agenda (Item 1.3): Motion from Trustee Trautman; second Trustee Anguiano. Outcome: adopted, 4–0.

- Consent calendar (Items 5.2 and 5.3): Motion from Trustee Anne Guillano; second Trustee Trautman. Outcome: approved, 4–0.

- Global adoption of revised board policies (Item 6.4): Motion from Trustee Trautman; second from Trustee [recorded]. Outcome: approved, 4–0. Trustees discussed monitoring pending CSBA updates for migration-related policy guidance.

- Mariachi conference travel (Item 7.2): Approve attendance to Mariachi Conference in Las Vegas, June 22–27, 2025. Motion and second recorded; Outcome: approved, 4–0.

- Resolution: Non-reelection of probationary certificated employees (Item 8.1): Resolution read as \"resolution 20 five-fifteen, non reelection of probationary certificated employees.\" Motion and second recorded; Outcome: approved, 4–0.

- Superintendent contract amendment (Item 8.2): Motion and second recorded; Outcome: approved, 4–0.

- Notice of completion for Banning High School curb/asphalt project with JB Bostick LLC (Item 9.1): Motion and second recorded; Outcome: approved, 4–0.

- California State Athletic Directors Association conference attendance (Item 9.2): Motion and second recorded; Outcome: approved, 4–0.

- Ratify contractual agreements (Item 9.3): Motion and second recorded; Outcome: approved, 4–0.

- Monthly fiscal reports (Item 9.4): Motion and second recorded; Outcome: approved, 4–0.

- Adjournment: Motion to adjourn from Trustee Trautman; second from Trustee Anne Guillano. Outcome: approved, 4–0. Meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m.

The transcript does not show recorded roll-call votes with individual yes/no labels beyond the four members present voting \"aye.\" Trustee Martinez Lara was absent for most of open session, though the record shows she joined closed session earlier and was present in part of closed session. The board did not vote on a proposed safe-zone resolution or on disciplinary action in public session; both were discussed in public comment and as a possible future agenda item.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","02/06/2025 - Regular Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","At its Feb. 6 meeting the Banning Unified Board of Trustees adopted the posted agenda and approved a series of consent and business items including global adoption of board-policy revisions, contract approvals and personnel actions. All recorded motions carried on unanimous 4–0 votes.","taxTitle","Banning Unified, School Districts, California","taxId",55550,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6288928,"LCAP midyear update: district on budget track; English-learner progress down as newcomer share rises",3382,3481000,6863000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2533422-c5113db9fac6068516ba5aa067e68d62&start=3481&end=6863","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2533422-c5113db9fac6068516ba5aa067e68d62/thumbnail_3481000.jpg","/articles/6288928/California/LCAP-midyear-update-district-on-budget-track-English-learner-progress-down-as-newcomer-share-rises","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6288928-2723963116470c77ca237e16cbb2859f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770974919&Signature=Hldvup815bLOb68Clp6SipdZcPpqZMoSHgibuGOKjOGhhUctvqUzgwbX-kpiCJajURIWMIHwAAFpz5ym4EYHIsxdw~MSRBCaV17lzRlUi0qBAsys3GUCBJ~3ti-N-G3QxQFxPf5bRTVgeCXDe0QFwZbYwktp1RK6vAqHwwoVJwByvqnaxzI81hYgs3CC2lv93vfSIvxVkXURsiCxqQXexNhi3wGxpaNAGoCVDa3a25wUj9AzHQVWx8SgAd5UVHZJP7bvevO0x1pPSGASbLSOjIYNykYZHPK-FO8mTBTBx6Y9NMJELLKl5JFQKra8sYq2cQ~GfxTpGSwSi7rK4Ma3aw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff presented a midyear update on the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the Budget Overview for Parents at the Feb. 6 board meeting, reporting that expenditures are on track while academic indicators showed mixed interim results.

Dr. Kazi Bush and the district's ed-services team said the district's overall local-control funding number and supplemental/concentration funding remained unchanged from the adopted budget and that about 46.2 percent of budgeted expenditures had been recorded as of Dec. 31, consistent with being five months into an 11-month spending cycle. The team reported the district's supplemental concentration budget totaled about $18.6 million and that combined LCAP-related budgeting with other funds produced a $27.2 million total for targeted activities.

On metrics, staff used interim measures such as i-Ready to report that 53.7 percent of students were at or above grade level in English-language arts and 47.2 percent in math at midyear; they cautioned that state-dashboard updates arrive annually. Dr. Merlos highlighted improvements in climate metrics: the suspension rate had declined to 3.37 percent and expulsions to 0.02 percent; chronic absenteeism had dropped to 24.5 percent from a prior baseline of 34.7 percent.

Staff and trustees also addressed a 21 percent decline in the English-learner progress indicator in the districtwide dashboard. Dr. Pimbleton said the demographic mix of English learners has shifted markedly: \"Two years ago, we had only about 40% newcomers enrolling in our school district. We are up to 88% of newcomers entering our school systems,\" a change staff said explains much of the decline because newcomers typically score lower on initial English proficiency assessments and can take five to seven years to reach grade-level English proficiency.

Board members asked about chronic absenteeism strategies and recent changes to independent-study rules; staff described attendance-recovery programs such as Saturday Academy and clarified that recent state Ed Code adjustments affect independent-study recoverability and contract timing. Trustees did not take action on the LCAP midyear report; staff said district and site teams will continue community engagement and will bring a draft LCAP to the board later in the spring for adoption.","Banning Unified reported midyear Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) metrics and expenditures on Feb. 6. District staff said overall spending is on track while interim academic metrics show mixed results; staff attributed a drop in English-learner progress to a rise in newcomer students.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6288933,"Special-education director outlines plan to standardize services, reduce pending IEPs",522,3042000,3564000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2533422-c5113db9fac6068516ba5aa067e68d62&start=3042&end=3564","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2533422-c5113db9fac6068516ba5aa067e68d62/thumbnail_3042000.jpg","/articles/6288933/California/Special-education-director-outlines-plan-to-standardize-services-reduce-pending-IEPs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6288933-0213a9e0a19c265345f0af0f03eba277/orig.mp4?Expires=1770974919&Signature=MNV9Tx3DjISY~UEEyemYgO1PYSLg4eT4cZnSckhgh0ZpZWMJT5OACrtvNFOpNBIVkqR8yR4nBGCRDJX8gOszqJIA5YbIdQ3buZ06r71qX5zpNSACd5ILbKCYa35a2UziH0-uKqt6a6cuA9UHD9EA9Sjg5qDjpPVpP2DZz9LpsgC7GUuibdCPoUsJEi3Y~xVj-TNi91CCKXQ6jZ1a0kBDb6gn2I5~6SVyEqeJhSMiHgszxGNe6YMJ2146JUYD115csJV5rtNuFbbrLDrQyImA2poaVLuJXKTUCFsJ0CVqg0PZ6Z8CPzVfKA26ywWWG4LniJVRhnLkuwTCL~aHuuDFMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Special Education Director Worthington told the Banning Unified School District Board of Trustees on Feb. 6 that the district will standardize processes across sites, improve tracking and expand staff development to ensure consistent delivery of services to students with disabilities.

Worthington said the department will produce a handbook and training modules so staff and paraeducators can follow consistent operating procedures. He described the district's \"full continuum\" of special-education options, from specialized academic instruction to occupational and physical therapy, and emphasized transportation's role in access to services.

Worthington highlighted several data points: a districtwide high-school graduation rate for students with disabilities of 82.4 percent (up 13.5 points from the previous year), a suspension rate under 10 percent for students with disabilities, and that there were 40 pending IEPs at the time of the update. He said the department had 79 percent paraeducator participation in a recent hybrid training module provided with a partner organization, and described broad next steps to \"sharpen, streamline, sustain and scale\" practices by fall.

Board members asked for more granular data about referral rates and why certain grades — especially third and sixth — showed higher pending and eligible counts. Worthington said he would audit the timing and provide additional details, noting that assessment timing and the transition period around those grades can affect referral counts.

Worthington closed by returning to a personal anecdote and stressing the district's commitment to be the \"ladder holders\" for students so they can access education and succeed. Trustees thanked Worthington for the presentation and requested follow-up metrics on referrals, SSTs and eligibility outcomes by grade level.","Special Education Director Worthington presented a plan to standardize special-education processes, increase training and reduce pending IEPs; trustees asked for follow-up data on referrals and grade-level patterns.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":42,"_43":102,"_45":102,"_46":103,"_48":104,"_50":105,"_52":106,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":107,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":108,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6288937,"Community demands action after teacher's social-media posts; advocates ask board to declare schools 'safe zones'",1230000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2533422-c5113db9fac6068516ba5aa067e68d62&start=1230&end=1230","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2533422-c5113db9fac6068516ba5aa067e68d62/thumbnail_1230000.jpg","/articles/6288937/California/Community-demands-action-after-teachers-social-media-posts-advocates-ask-board-to-declare-schools-safe-zones","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6288937-cd75956e47c34395b43edeaa068c1013/orig.mp4?Expires=1770974919&Signature=FFTNSuzwBdVpswNS6tAsB3e-2uFhdi35MoYU5S1p5siZSPFfr~NLGHD-UWdqgV2L2TuQESlV~LqWKbk3Eb7pbEzbXetjceLkUeA7AhgOfBBMsbrqJOMKdcJ5BDHVQL~yei0oD4Els56gQmqscl~t41zmIQwx4fD54FfRE3bN2xJ8YM9J-l~Rvn7mf5CVzaaMEuyoRBO1nAHaEvbTqQmrZlPXerdJ0rqSkBVoF8bevTmb9QnTa4UmWIv5XtMM3dRnNh3coHjT4wYQPKD1KUNPdmzvdGUr13wP66TcsX0syOf5WQKtI6~eaJbfTtSIIzlfmEAc2YpiImZ98DcVHqtEAA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parents and community advocates used the Feb. 6 public-comment period to press the Banning Unified School District Board of Trustees to respond to derogatory social-media posts by a district employee and to consider a resolution affirming district schools as safe environments for all students.

Maria Jeronimo, who identified herself as a parent, thanked the board for a recent district letter affirming a safe and inclusive learning environment, then described a social-media post by a teacher identified in public comments as David Sanchez that she called derogatory and demeaning to immigrant students. \"You call half breeds dogs, not our students,\" Jeronimo said.

Brian Sanchez, an organizer with the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice, urged the board to \"pass a resolution affirming all Banning schools as safe zones for students regardless of their immigration status,\" saying the move would reassure families and could include campus protections against immigration enforcement \"as far as the law allows.\" He told trustees that callers to his organization had reported fear about sending children to school and asked the board to join other local districts that have passed similar resolutions.

Several other speakers, including Megan Garcia, Charissa Price and a Beaumont resident who said he will speak at an adjacent district's meeting, described seeing the posts and urged stronger accountability than a public apology. Speakers said the posts remained visible for some period before an apology and that some commenters were blocked after objecting.

Trustees did not take immediate disciplinary action on the teacher at the Feb. 6 meeting. During the board-members comments and future-board-items segment, a trustee asked the board to discuss drafting or reviewing a resolution similar to those passed in neighboring districts; the transcript records that the board agreed to further consider such an item.

The district had earlier sent a letter to parents affirming commitment to a safe, inclusive environment; community members said the letter helped but asked for clearer follow-through, including consequences for staff whose posts undermine students. The board did not vote on a resolution at the Feb. 6 meeting; trustees indicated the item would be considered as a possible future board item.","Multiple community members urged Banning Unified trustees to hold staff accountable after a teacher's social-media posts and to adopt a resolution declaring district campuses safe for students regardless of immigration status.",{"_33":110,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":111,"_41":112,"_43":113,"_45":114,"_46":115,"_48":116,"_50":117,"_52":118,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":119,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":120,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6288942,"Parent tells board Nicolette Middle School 'health and safety' check included forced bra check",281,1027000,1308000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2533422-c5113db9fac6068516ba5aa067e68d62&start=1027&end=1308","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2533422-c5113db9fac6068516ba5aa067e68d62/thumbnail_1027000.jpg","/articles/6288942/California/Parent-tells-board-Nicolette-Middle-School-health-and-safety-check-included-forced-bra-check","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6288942-476c41e4d234eca8f571664b253abee1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770974919&Signature=jKHiFTxUbtk4vneUFYMPsnxHoacEATHz~CmUUimuyiJQG128PBK5MRjCZmOfrMbkKQKZdDqJGFQUdtm5vaKZyW6mdIq-lxzI3F3tGfDzX2fZ4griuFTFd~BPqpZPfQu45MWvyO9v4wzKWDSNUTha1ltQ4u0zSM~fLLhX-hNRjKixsv6LOartpkpmaNm0qAPoZhyvpdvRr2q1JlRein~DxW9x40NiSXm0lq1wcKjY7ocRxIBAFqaFSKYwrPR7TlONMOJ0hawfAyNS5m9ArvxeaL7mN~518cqvD~OZ5WjlIcE1r0~0scYaL34~OkBK8pqHJXu0VCQen4J~cC24ShZEJw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Casey Sunderland, a parent of an eighth grader at Nicolette Middle School, told the Banning Unified School District Board of Trustees on Feb. 6 that school staff subjected her 13-year-old daughter to a search she described as a strip search during a health-and-safety check.

Sunderland said her daughter was removed from class and taken to Vice Principal Ms. Williamson's office, where, she said, staff directed the girl to remove her socks and shoes, \"grab her bra from over her shirt, pull it away from her breasts, and to lean over and shake\" twice as part of a search for vapes. \"They made her pull her bra and shake her breasts to check for vapes,\" Sunderland said.

The parent said staff later called her on speakerphone and told her the search was a safety check; Sunderland said she disagreed with that characterization and called the incident \"wrong, degrading, demoralizing and straight up traumatizing to these small children.\" She urged the board to reconsider the policy, or at least notify parents that a \"health and safety check\" may include that level of search.

The board did not discuss or take action on the matter during public comment; board policy and practice for public comment were reiterated during the meeting. The superintendent and other district staff present acknowledged community concerns elsewhere in the meeting and described ongoing training and review of procedures, but no formal change to the district's health-and-safety procedures was announced during the Feb. 6 session.

Several trustees later referenced districtwide staff trainings and a mandatory meeting for principals and staff after recent county- and state-level discussions about student safety, but did not state any immediate policy change tied to Sunderland's comment.

The board has an established public-comment process and told speakers the board would not respond or take action during the public-comment period; the board may refer matters to staff for follow-up. Sunderland asked the board to notify parents promptly if the district's health-and-safety checks include the kinds of searches she described.

The district did not provide additional on-the-record details about the school's handling of the incident at the meeting. Sunderland requested the board update district policy and parental notification; the transcript shows no formal motion or vote related to the matter.","A Nicolette Middle School parent told the Banning Unified board that school staff required her 13-year-old daughter to pull out and shake her bra during what staff called a \"health and safety check,\" and urged the district to change the practice and notify parents.","actionData","errors"]

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