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Human resources staff told the board that coaching hires are primarily site-based: athletic directors and assistant principals interview candidates, varsity head coaches often choose assistant staff, and coaches are hired season‑to‑season rather than as continuing employees. Newer onboarding steps include reference checks, fingerprint clearance, required training (concussion, CPR) and staff monitoring. The HR representative said the district has worked with athletic directors to develop a more consistent framework covering advertising, interview questions and involvement of community stakeholders and feeder programs in reference checks.

Trustee Duncan and others asked about improving evaluation and support for coaches; staff and trustees described an ongoing effort to tighten hiring and add evaluation checkpoints to catch problems earlier. No formal policy changes were adopted at the meeting; trustees supported continuing to refine procedures and using district expertise to support sites that need subject-matter input for hiring.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","PUHSD Board Meeting 5.20.25","oneSentenceSummary","Trustees asked staff to clarify coach hiring and oversight after receiving community complaints. Human resources and site administrators described current, site-based hiring practices, mandatory clearances and new district guidance to standardize interviews and evaluation.","taxTitle","Placer Union High, School Districts, California","taxId",59409,"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},6232304,"Trustees warn of $3 million annual shortfall and track state Prop 98 holdback",223,2867000,3090000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3426279-de8cb9199359f702f4480a8033dd9e8f&start=2867&end=3090","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3426279-de8cb9199359f702f4480a8033dd9e8f/thumbnail_2867000.jpg","/articles/6232304/California/Trustees-warn-of-3-million-annual-shortfall-and-track-state-Prop-98-holdback","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6232304-69974a0a9319f8d350c4d50ed459127b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770901038&Signature=ditG0WHmsCx68IQCu4yzheWCXkUCE7z~T-IvTPT~XOtt0CQVuLE6O~Rf64aMt5LfrZY-y88orXgqKp4CqiQ4yrbSTgvvwsCvhrnliXrgiZEVggjJpGcl88H3GhkcXuDrSbT~EHTm5AUnGkd9LT~reNfdoxLHrSPkhhDdtazbfMe0BAdHjZJNFa8J6TKjZOvc5Qh8V35NZeXI3mdWVz9lsBZgtL9~JEJ1vJRjRNFsgW45oIemOwxqcIUFKbwc~aUvn0tHAWjSEcJO9l5hr4RhxImi~MqtLL6ilFMLbNxkHN3mbG92gr2XEwBegccIeihuKT-bBW1QI1BqPiEM8UuQ~A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Trustees told the board the district faces a recurring deficit that will require drawing down reserve funds while state funding remains uncertain.

Trustee Underwood summarized district budget projections and said the district is currently drawing roughly $3 million per year from savings to meet existing obligations, and called the current budget “the worst I have seen” in his years at Placer High. Trustees and staff said declining enrollment, constrained COLA (cost-of-living adjustments) and other fiscal pressures are compounding local deficits.

Trustee Jeffries and others reported on statewide developments discussed at the California School Boards Association (CSBA) delegate assembly: Governor-proposed maneuvers to hold back about $1.6 billion of Proposition 98 funding were under discussion, and CSBA and other groups are tracking draft trailer bill language and a potential lawsuit challenging prior maneuvers. Trustee Jeffries said SB 374 and follow-up to last year’s SB 1315 (reports on reports) remain topics the board is monitoring for potential impact on district workload and finances.

Administrators said a budget revision review is scheduled for June 2 with county capital advisers and that the board should expect follow-up meetings; trustees encouraged staff to continue seeking state-level developments and to keep the board informed of any changes that would affect the district’s reserve usage.","Board members described structural budget pressures that are drawing about $3 million annually from reserves; statewide moves to hold back Proposition 98 funds totaling $1.6 billion were discussed with potential impacts on district funding.",{"_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},6232309,"Board approves locker repairs and cooling upgrades; trustees highlight Colfax facility problems",4205,1821000,6026000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3426279-de8cb9199359f702f4480a8033dd9e8f&start=1821&end=6026","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3426279-de8cb9199359f702f4480a8033dd9e8f/thumbnail_1821000.jpg","/articles/6232309/California/Board-approves-locker-repairs-and-cooling-upgrades-trustees-highlight-Colfax-facility-problems","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6232309-fa0d1d66d24f3c0812585848d72f085b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770901038&Signature=bfPYpEP42RYDZK8h5XHD4r-ZVLOVaVv8Aw6cqI1eqxxVVhz1LkSsIrhc8RRJXQtLzciXOC3BEORaI~DRlyyzcMDbXOFw~V2Jzlsr3-9-6VO3n5oO4-~b8jE8-Qgq~GAHsoJgu0wf7-2tWRNkVDVA~fHVwtEA0ufPRDuKcvnAQ4s1yCp0B7TOiFK4AySwqU8ZHWkrImIoBS5zySGOB1cZsm-WrZtj70jNhkS5dKVlPrZ-mH178kHmyY8yrlkrwZOtzsZY-X4rvZPAkzvRDckaiLmvX8LAdTNPvA3wVWflLuO7taamDbpsgIbWOu8CWWT3LyMWmJfODrrYthL3fpEtgw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Placer Union High School District Board approved several facility projects aimed at Colfax High School and other sites, and trustees used the discussion to highlight persistent facility problems at Colfax.

Staff recommended, and the board approved, repairs and electrostatic repainting of locker room lockers at Colfax High School. The vendor cited in the board report was identified as Carmelo’s Locker Magic; staff told the board the work will be paid from restricted maintenance funds rather than the district general fund.

Separately, the board approved installation of ductless mini‑split cooling units for IDF (intermediate distribution frame / network) rooms at Colfax and Placer high schools. Staff explained these network closets generate heat and require dedicated cooling to prevent equipment shutdowns; funding will come from Fund 40 (capital outlay) and Measure G bond funds for projects at Placer High. The mini‑split item passed on a 4–1 board vote.

Trustees also raised facility issues at Colfax earlier in the meeting during board reports: Trustee Underwood described roof leaks in multiple classrooms and damage to equipment, and urged the district to prioritize fixes despite a constrained budget. Facilities staff said additional projects, including a new track design at Colfax and other summer work, are planned and that substantial work will occur over the summer.

Project approvals were presented as limited capital outlay or bond-funded work; board members asked about contractor bids and timelines and were told the work is scheduled for summer months when school sites are less occupied.","Trustees approved locker repairs and electrostatic repainting at Colfax High and ductless cooling for district IDF (network) rooms, and heard trustees describe roof leaks and other facility needs at Colfax.",{"_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},6232314,"Students and trustees press Placer Union on math instruction; ALEKS use questioned, AI tutor trial proposed",1550,2265000,3815000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3426279-de8cb9199359f702f4480a8033dd9e8f&start=2265&end=3815","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3426279-de8cb9199359f702f4480a8033dd9e8f/thumbnail_2265000.jpg","/articles/6232314/California/Students-and-trustees-press-Placer-Union-on-math-instruction-ALEKS-use-questioned-AI-tutor-trial-proposed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6232314-1e9150f4e555439fcb52ca0ace24572f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770901038&Signature=hDcDqRotr7oj9xx7po1IaWR47J8BYxLBnmlfDLTiWuoRSL6QHokyRtmOB01Pe3gfQLPjL0YY8vvr6YQDBa7MZ8WHXxhA2i2FwIW-Tp~3luUUCm3dBA~s25DdndM1YdXG3LsX4P2RVeYvpIzO4WGeaEtTFVy7mAteyNbZPfMKaDrdgc4obdj5oji4QiMoGNtuUm5ZuwjIrh1JOZ17vwTUuazD5XtAkD43lBQB3awB7fwwl6sq1pDaTBiLbJPLg5-hSIFYQYz7PkDdypmZ3q6tLRYsozlxo1B8yOMs-iPO-fdfm9nglOTJzlR1R-1~JPx1XDilLc~UCooBwOqcRzhgdg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Students from multiple Placer Union High School District campuses told the board they do not want the ALEKS online system used as the primary method of teaching math and asked for more in-person, hands-on lessons and opportunities to collaborate with peers.

A Forest Hill student board member told trustees the student voice meeting concluded “students would not use the online ALEKS math course as the main way that math is taught” and called for more classroom instruction and visual, hands-on units to help students grasp concepts. A Colfax student delegate said students preferred paper tests and teacher-created materials, and noted that “computers won’t accept different versions of answers, so it makes it really hard to tell if you actually got it wrong.”

Trustee Lake and others framed the comments as part of a larger district conversation about math instruction. Lake said she supports piloting an AI tutoring program for mathematics and proposed recruiting about 10 interested teachers for a trial; she also described Khan Academy’s AI tutor as one option to test and said district Chromebooks can run the software. The board did not adopt a formal policy at the meeting but directed further exploration of tutoring pilots and continued engagement with teachers and students.

Trustees and student leaders said they would continue collecting classroom-level feedback, and the grading practices ad hoc committee reported it is drafting a grading policy to bring back to the board for consideration.","Student voice meetings across campuses criticized reliance on the ALEKS online learning platform and asked for more in-person instruction and hands-on learning. Trustee Lake proposed a trial of an AI math tutor for a limited group of teachers.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6232319,"Placer Union board appoints Thomas O'Malley as superintendent, approves three-year contract",6192,685000,6877000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3426279-de8cb9199359f702f4480a8033dd9e8f&start=685&end=6877","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3426279-de8cb9199359f702f4480a8033dd9e8f/thumbnail_685000.jpg","/articles/6232319/California/Placer-Union-board-appoints-Thomas-OMalley-as-superintendent-approves-three-year-contract","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6232319-532d38035e35b28bb28754fbc7b02fd2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770901038&Signature=WOZjNOzAKWQe~H7NXiRQP5yrk-vyJuoYjT2Fbqz3ZdqXiXTDEGpwT1EwFLMlmzNzvnRLVIzJyrSQqN1-DaZ~mhWYpW~AQ5v-rSfVCU3J-IpQw2NGpoevTrwlGYnow2ddX20rEH3DI1i~QSqt2zvBNn4wryLfNrLMzkiGlznlwEsZai5yLv88urqQaSJgejaGuqZPqKs3rkHqKUpEAFXjWLDOVtsldvY7OA45lS~znyuWMZ2ndZhjSsjDiiU-JGRg8SuXJZegD6TmWfaqyje4nJ~CqTL8LKkP~0q3KC0hlzZIL07IpxctgLDyv7-JZXEKjI~3fhvkeHzNINdXTUbCAg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Placer Union High School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Thomas O'Malley as the district's next superintendent and approved a three-year employment agreement that begins July 1, 2025.

The contract approved by the board sets a base annual salary of $270,000, a potential 3% annual increase following satisfactory evaluations, a district contribution equal to 5% of salary to a tax-deferred annuity, a 225-day work year and participation in district health and welfare benefits on the same terms as other full‑time certificated management employees. The agreement also states the superintendent will accrue one sick day per month and will not accrue vacation or be eligible for overtime.

Board members said the hire followed an extensive, community‑informed search process facilitated by the Placer County Office of Education. Trustee Jeffries moved the appointment, Trustee Duncan seconded, and the board’s vote was unanimous. Acting Superintendent Steve Caminetti and multiple trustees praised O'Malley’s experience and leadership during the public discussion before the vote.

Thomas O'Malley addressed the board after the vote and said, “I’ll show up every day, and you’re gonna get my absolute best.” Trustees also thanked Acting Superintendent Steve Caminetti for his service while the search was conducted.

The board read aloud the contract summary on the public record before the vote, as required by Government Code provisions governing local agency executive compensation. No additional conditions or contingencies were included in the publicly announced summary.

The board did not take additional related actions at the same meeting beyond approving the employment agreement and recording the appointment.","The Placer Union High School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Thomas O'Malley as superintendent and approved a three-year employment agreement that begins July 1, 2025.","actionData","errors"]

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