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The board disclosed the appointment upon reconvening the open meeting. By unanimous vote of 5–0, with boardmembers Cervantes, Cruz, Monroe, Naugh and Shaw voting yes, the board appointed Whitney Fields to the position. The district said the effective date for the appointment will be determined and no further action was required in open session.

Why it matters: The director of risk management and human resources is responsible for districtwide human-resources functions and risk oversight; the appointment fills an administrative leadership role identified during closed session.

Ending: The district did not announce an effective start date at the meeting. Any administrative onboarding timeline will be determined by district staff and communicated when finalized.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","CVUSD Meeting of the Board of Education May 1, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","After closed session the board announced by unanimous vote the appointment of Whitney Fields as director of risk management and human resources; effective date to be determined.","taxTitle","Chino Valley Unified, School Districts, California","taxId",14130,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6252760,"Task force reports district met state standards and will continue three areas of emphasis for instruction",474,6465450,6939595,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3186582-127d3027be52a9f6a34ff5fe9b1770a6&start=6465&end=6939","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3186582-127d3027be52a9f6a34ff5fe9b1770a6/thumbnail_6465450.jpg","/articles/6252760/California/Task-force-reports-district-met-state-standards-and-will-continue-three-areas-of-emphasis-for-instruction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6252760-d4119eba22f439e4eb5b2ef5fca65ad6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140566&Signature=bt9T6vFkW4hQzrD77JsLoHfRXHCokb-JxAasPrrLB9IGG5Z5oUAwwV-5f9i71XWpTIpOf4FVjoBak25Ov~Lo-WKxXe7-JoOWjp5IiHEXiiP8EPylKWCidqCA3arXNNmtHKG34DzTCncRg6Fa-p1MdXt4B0A6XQJYDmeLUeM6VzaRQZC1n4NwdGpQ5OD0ALkqAZd1-j8c9hyrjssZ89gBqMBe5Py5HLVRcjLBm~0yMwfQkK8uok38JMi8AgsGBSP9XP--V2D3fqOECdcZc7fMQQZCJnZ1lXB-1UJHgo7~N-kg1wmRbacjFMPHL2vQRI60OV82PZa7wEapmbauQCN30A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Chino Valley Unified School District's Teaching and Learning Task Force told the board on May 1 that the district met the standard for implementing state academic standards in the 2024–25 school year and will continue a set of focused instructional priorities next year.

Dr. Park, presenting the task force's annual update, said the group reviewed Smarter Balanced assessment data, local assessments and classroom learning rounds. \"I'm happy to report that for the 2425 school year. The district has met the standard for implementing state academic standards across all content areas,\" Dr. Park told the board.

The task force, composed of teachers, administrators and district representatives, confirmed continued emphasis on three areas of focus known as Areas of Emphasis (AOEs): guaranteed and viable essential standards, student engagement, and the PLC at Work professional-learning framework. The task force surveyed teachers and administrators about preferred professional development methods; responses indicated a moderate level of support needed across staff and a preference for modeled best practices, co-planning/co-teaching and structured PLC release time.

Why it matters: The AOEs aim to prevent initiative fatigue by prioritizing a coherent instructional direction across the district and by linking professional development directly to classroom practice and student outcomes.

Next steps: The Division of Curriculum, Instruction, Innovation and Support will design professional development for 2025–26 tied to the AOEs and schools will plan site-specific training. The district will continue to gather feedback after PD sessions and monitor the impact of professional learning on student outcomes.

Ending: Dr. Park concluded the update by saying the task force will continue to communicate progress and solicit staff input as the district implements next year's professional development plan.","The Teaching and Learning Task Force reviewed assessment data and collaborative observations, concluded the district met state standards, and recommended continued focus on essential standards, student engagement and PLCs.",{"_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},6252765,"Parents, staff press district to resolve Briggs enrollment wait list; superintendent says no closure planned",2268,7325690,9594490,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3186582-127d3027be52a9f6a34ff5fe9b1770a6&start=7325&end=9594","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3186582-127d3027be52a9f6a34ff5fe9b1770a6/thumbnail_7325690.jpg","/articles/6252765/California/Parents-staff-press-district-to-resolve-Briggs-enrollment-wait-list-superintendent-says-no-closure-planned","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6252765-6e5b265a37b9cde1e776b3b54dabc5f4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140566&Signature=Zbo11Q-1~~CpWF9lWeqq1Y-OHyg~auJ~zo89TwRV9J1tuAhRk0I4MCn98M8mhI4w5MMggsML10DKrZJ9eyvrA1FTHqy360DgXlmr3ddp7xpiuKl3pR-updxd8asaXYajpnNgVmU24xGXUzqxs-1cxelAVQ7VVMdpTmSsm~XOnU6pyhd-RtZJZkqc5lL3BzDtV1P7c83Bj5lAu6tAx8Ba2NseV0uPFmwE62qhNoWQA-mgwur175G1fWsjghbbMcbqGniF-oPztEEgGco0gtEfnrMG80bRkLSKjCCEUc7v1rmEv8R25xnkPZShIlbnZjwS-F6vHxjjbu0ZUrpRYYnTuw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parents and staff at Briggs Fundamental told the Chino Valley Unified School District board on May 1 they are alarmed by wait lists, staffing changes and messaging that discourage families from applying to the school of choice. Superintendent Dr. Brian Enfield responded with enrollment counts and said he would not recommend closing Briggs.

Several Briggs parents and students described confusion and concern about whether the site would accept transfers. \"Can you explain the transfer policies and how they align with the district's commitment to providing educational opportunities for all students?\" asked Lindsey Davidson, a parent, who said qualified students were being waitlisted and denied enrollment. Student Lupita asked the board \"to not separate the family we have between the students and teachers at Briggs\" and warned that combo classes would harm students.

Superintendent clarification: Dr. Enfield addressed the meeting directly, giving numbers from the transfer lists and explaining the district's caution about forming combination classes. He said, in part, that there are \"12 kindergartners\" on the late list and \"5 first graders,\" and that combining those could create a K-1 combo class that could persist for years. He added there were 15 fifth graders across the lists and 21 sixth graders (10 late + 11 original), which could form a 5-6 combo class. On the question of closure, Enfield was explicit: \"I've never had any intentions of closing it. And as the superintendent, I would never make that recommendation to the board to close a Briggs school.\"

District practice and timing: Enfield explained the district imposes a temporary transfer freeze while schools finalize class rosters for the coming year and that an exception was made to allow Briggs' principal to review late transfer applications and decide whether to accept students and create combos. He advised principals to weigh the long-term consequences of establishing combination classes because they can carry forward for several years.

Why it matters: Briggs is a school of choice that relies on inter- and intra-district transfers. Parents and staff said inconsistent messaging and perceived staff cuts threaten the school's quality and reputation. Teacher Sarah Palmer said the district's staffing changes and class mergers risk undermining the California Distinguished School recognition Briggs recently received.

Next steps and board direction: Board members encouraged parents to work with the site principal and district staff. The superintendent said staff had made an exception to review late transfers for Briggs and will work with the principal to determine whether to accept students and how to staff any resulting combination classes.

Ending: Parents and staff asked for continued transparency and for the district to support Briggs in a way that preserves program quality rather than creating unstable class groupings.","Lyle Briggs Fundamental parents and staff raised concerns about transfer, wait-list and class-combination policies. Superintendent Dr. Brian Enfield explained transfer counts, warned about creating persistent combo classes and said he would not recommend closing Briggs.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6252770,"Ayala community protests release of football coach Terrence Smith; board asks district to review",403,10713150,11116630,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3186582-127d3027be52a9f6a34ff5fe9b1770a6&start=10713&end=11116","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3186582-127d3027be52a9f6a34ff5fe9b1770a6/thumbnail_10713150.jpg","/articles/6252770/California/Ayala-community-protests-release-of-football-coach-Terrence-Smith-board-asks-district-to-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6252770-382baba11f647cbcc0086ee12599341e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140566&Signature=lBK--u0D96xVSEDD-zQ-ad5rJEDxdqeZ-BbVsEWH7x0VeSISQUUOjeQbf0Akfz91ijU82nwhip-jU7ztzboZ0lHp2g~UridldU3g6e4hbY2xO0fHi-fw~lO5o6rCltHt-wYkoRl3JQTjuY1Dws9SJa-Pog56aJ-JwYfCHCWyQlnZUPrKl0aofYsVSJsY414QjKvpqKT9HbDTEBBbwsGiKrwbuF5fLlurPWth2HnVMGpzdZ~ewkGYqr3akOaFysKmaHzEs-uXo1t1sRMJlfcqhCMMTqUMeQHDEAYCWQbjqP6-ZFXIDDXpZlsI-IumIeSgHCjh-zhPdbKCrxkaPLyQpA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ayala High School parents, students and the coach himself urged Chino Valley Unified School District officials on May 1 to reconsider the district's decision to release head football coach Terrence Smith and to explain the process used to remove him.

The outpouring of support came during the board's public-comment period at the district's regular meeting. Several students described Smith as a mentor who improved team morale and academic focus. \"We finally have a coach who listens to us, motivates us, and demands the best from us on and off the field,\" student Andrew James Silva told the board. Coach Terrence Smith, who also spoke, said he had followed the hiring process and does not understand the district's decision: \"I did everything right. I don't know what happened.\"

The matter was raised repeatedly by players and parents who described recent changes as disruptive to a team they said had rebuilt under Smith over the last three months. Parent Francisco Villalobos told the board Smith had already run a youth camp and \"has been working with this team for about 3 months now\" and had begun building relationships with the students. Student Trevor Moser said the previous program had created a hostile environment and that Smith restored players' enjoyment of the game.

Why it matters: speakers tied the coach's removal to student welfare, arguing that sudden leadership changes affect playing time, mentorship and student stability. Laura Silva, a parent, framed the district's obligation differently: \"I understand the district's obligation to follow the collective bargaining agreement and honor the Rialto rule,\" she said, indicating concerns about contract and district hiring rules.

District response and board direction: Board members said the district must follow procedural requirements and that the coach may still have the opportunity to serve under certain conditions. Boardmember James Monroe told the meeting there was \"some procedural stuff that's happening there\" and that the coach still has an opportunity to be the team's coach. Boardmember James Naugh asked staff to look into the situation and requested clarity from district administrators. Superintendent Dr. Brian Enfield said district staff would review the matter with site administrators and human resources.

What was not decided: there was no board vote to reverse or affirm the personnel action at the May 1 meeting. Speakers and board members described a personnel process and collective-bargaining considerations; the board referred the matter to district staff for review rather than taking immediate formal action.

Next steps: Board members asked district staff and Ayala site administrators to investigate the procedural questions raised and to report back. Superintendent Enfield said staff would look into the concerns raised by students and families and provide clarification to the board.

Ending: The board did not announce a timeline for the review. Parents and students who addressed the board asked for a transparent update and said they would continue to press for answers that they said affect student athletes' well-being.","Parents, students and the coach said the process that removed Terrence Smith as Ayala High School head football coach was mishandled. The board asked district staff to look into the matter; the district said procedural rules apply.","actionData","errors"]

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