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Votes at a glance — key approvals

- Resolution supporting LGBTQ+ History Month (Res. 01‑061225): Motion by Trustee Connolly, second by Trustee Reed. Vote: unanimous approval (recorded as \"Aye\" by trustees present). Outcome: approved. The resolution designates June as LGBTQ+ History Month, commits to raising progress pride flags in June and affirms district policies against discrimination.

- BP 50‑30 (Health & Wellness) — updated board policy: Motion by Trustee DeFazio, second by Trustee Conley. Vote: unanimous. Outcome: approved. Staff presented the triennial Local School Wellness Policy review and recommended updates; trustees approved the updated policy language and annual goals.

- Workplace Violence Prevention Plan: Motion by Trustee DeFazio, second by Trustee Reed. Vote: motion passed unanimously with Trustee Henry briefly absent (tally at the time recorded as unanimous among those voting). Outcome: approved. Revisions include renaming the reporting form to emphasize hazards, increasing locations where the plan and forms are posted, and adding staff training and QR flyer access in staff lounges.

- Roe Health contract for special‑education staffing (not to exceed $2,400,000): Motion by Trustee Reid, second by Trustee Henry. Vote: unanimous. Outcome: approved. Trustees discussed sharply increased special‑education enrollments and the difficulty of recruiting one‑to‑one aides and behavior technicians; the contract provides short‑term external staffing capacity while the district continues internal hiring.

- LCAP Federal Addendum (2025‑26): Motion by Trustee Connolly, second by Trustee Lambert. Vote: unanimous. Outcome: approved.

- California Dashboard local indicators (local measures): Motion by Trustee Conley, second by Trustee Lambert. Vote: unanimous. Outcome: approved for upload to state dashboard.

- Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP 2025‑26): Motion by Trustee Connolly, second by Trustee Lambert. Vote: unanimous. Outcome: approved. Board noted community input and added actions to support college/high‑school preparedness, two‑way family communication and technology review.

- 2025‑26 Budget adoption and Budget Overview for Parents: Motion by Trustee Conley, second by Trustee Lambert. Vote: unanimous. Outcome: budget adopted. Staff presented the budget documents previously circulated and trustees approved the 2025‑26 fiscal plan.

- Education Protection Account resolution (03‑052925): Motion by Trustee Conley, second by Trustee Lambert. Vote: unanimous. Outcome: approved (uses of EPA funds identified in attached list).

- Executive employment agreements (three administrators): Motions to approve employment agreements for Tara Vickerd (Chief Human Resources Officer), Rebecca Westover (Chief Business Officer), and Kathy Bauer (Chief Academic Officer). Votes: unanimous on each item. Outcome: approved. The board provided the required oral summaries of salary/benefit terms in open session: three‑year terms to 07/30/2028, specified annual base salaries, 12‑month employees with sick leave accrual and district health/welfare benefits; no automatic annual increases; future increases at the board’s discretion.

Context and follow‑ups

- Special education staffing: Staff described unusually high mid‑year special‑education transfers into the district that required emergency hires and one‑to‑one aides. Trustees approved an external staffing contract to ensure legally required services and continuity for students while the district hires internally; staff said the contract is “not to exceed” $2.4 million and will be reduced as internal hires fill positions.

- Assessment presentation (i‑Ready diagnostic): Staff presented a high‑level report on i‑Ready reading and math diagnostics, showing district‑level growth in many early grades and variable results at middle schools. Trustees and parents discussed assessment fatigue and measurement choices; staff said they would return with goal‑setting options and alternative growth metrics for fall planning.

- Consent‑agenda process: Following public complaints about placing large contracts on the consent agenda, trustees asked staff to review contract presentation and consent thresholds and to return with recommendations in September.

What the board did not do

- No new ordinances were introduced. Several discussion items were directed for follow‑up and staff were asked to return with specific recommendations (e.g., contracts procedure review, i‑Ready goal language alternatives, reusable dishware pilot feasibility).

Documentation and next steps: Staff will report back to the board on the consent/contract review in September, on preschool contract fiscal details if requested, and return fall reports on pilot feasibility, hiring progress for special‑education staff and proposed i‑Ready goal language.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","MVWSD Board Meeting 20250612","oneSentenceSummary","During the meeting the Mountain View Whisman School District board adopted the 2025‑26 budget and approved multiple policies, contracts and executive employment agreements; trustees also approved a suite of reports and plans.","taxTitle","Mountain View Whisman, School Districts, California","taxId",38751,"location","California","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6546101,"Board hears preschool program showcase; public raises questions about $2 million preschool contract on consent",3199,1564000,4763000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3814031-6b3c3275b01a62f1ba6133ddeb9cc057&start=1564&end=4763","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3814031-6b3c3275b01a62f1ba6133ddeb9cc057/thumbnail_1564000.jpg","/articles/6546101/California/Board-hears-preschool-program-showcase-public-raises-questions-about-2-million-preschool-contract-on-consent","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6546101-6347bde6b8671eca19fca170397634d5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770857585&Signature=jvbcJf4XDtNkYnImPkkgYT9~ub26MK4teFQEhZbQBMlDpkbID1VhQNqh2yh1QAnCbzgb7jSYR-BabVpuD3JMQDbyyEGTNZJZOtYQvQZsXU-bJq8Plv~7bXzE70R0KKICSrAa9yU1pJkfNO7nwZmKK5xVu3fHDDW2VjS3fQB4Ckbmq2i8251iv5ieSklFagGRwRc31K5AYdc3VRW6q7NJMWK75fdyFz45DVZ2pCijD2jPu8loxq0dCHIuV27EYwQ0ZIGqUXwggz1NqawnKc6ePioI6K-948FzQskHW-mgiqXTTnxKwDnoi3EEBSqJuM0Tt9Ah04sSFhwBzH8loNF78g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District preschool director Terry Kemper presented a multi‑media overview of the Mountain View Whisman School District’s preschool program, describing play‑based curriculum, language and literacy goals, family engagement practices and hands‑on classroom examples used to develop early literacy and social‑emotional skills.

Why it matters: Trustees described the program as high‑quality early education that can help close opportunity gaps before kindergarten. At the same meeting, the board considered consent agenda items that included a multi‑million dollar preschool contract; multiple members of the public asked for more transparent financial reporting and questioned placing a seven‑figure contract on consent.

What the director presented: Kemper described daily learning activities linked to California Department of Education preschool foundations and the DRDP (Desired Results Developmental Profile) assessment. Examples included shared reading, dramatic retellings, emergent writing and play‑based science investigations. The program’s family engagement work — raising reader bags, bilingual resources and a fall/spring family book event in partnership with the Los Altos Rotary Club and Mountain View Public Library — were highlighted.

Public concern about consent contract: Community members objected that a $2,000,000 preschool contract (described on the consent agenda) had been placed without a fuller financial breakdown. A parent who identified themself as a Mountain View Whisman School District parent said the district’s voluntary preschool was not “no fiscal impact,” citing prior district estimates that the preschool required district contributions (for example, a 2023 projection of a $420,547 district contribution for full‑day slots). Another commenter noted the district had previously placed seven‑figure contracts on consent and asked for clearer public visibility and documentation for contracts that materially affect district staffing and space.

Trustee action and discussion: Trustees pulled the consent agenda item for discussion. The board then moved and approved the consent agenda with item E pulled for discussion and one board policy moved to the discussion section. After public comment and trustee questions, the board voted to approve item E. Trustees also discussed reviewing contract‑presentation practices and said staff would bring an assessment of contract procedures back in September.

What the board did: The board approved the amended consent agenda (motion to approve the consent agenda with item E pulled; movers/second recorded on the transcript) and later approved the previously pulled preschool contract item. Trustees recorded unanimous votes on both actions. Public commenters requested better contract summaries, more transparent documentation and clearer statements of fiscal impact going forward.

Outlook: Trustees asked staff to review the district’s contract presentation and consent practices and to return in September with recommended procedural improvements so seven‑figure contracts are more plainly visible to the public and the board before votes.","District staff presented the preschool program’s curriculum and family engagement; public commenters and trustees pressed for clarity and financial transparency when a $2 million preschool contract appeared on the consent agenda and was ultimately approved after discussion.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6546106,"Students urge Mountain View Whisman leaders to pilot reusable dishware at Landau Elementary",1072,101000,1173000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3814031-6b3c3275b01a62f1ba6133ddeb9cc057&start=101&end=1173","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3814031-6b3c3275b01a62f1ba6133ddeb9cc057/thumbnail_101000.jpg","/articles/6546106/California/Students-urge-Mountain-View-Whisman-leaders-to-pilot-reusable-dishware-at-Landau-Elementary","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6546106-eef4e063e1f09d21451a3d2186737cb1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770857585&Signature=LmfP1nDP8TOtIXqw4~WneFLzXgDN0rgTvIfbqx2iKm-OKtaFifJ4587b3X0~Wo51Blwg2~nTK4e9lnyRVx9OECX15k1Rbca7kAQs4o-38L1T88OshdofKlzYssEQbvw4jsEdbM1KRUKnnsm3BsuDAYT9KLczw9Zd~pvteelMK8d3gIVN8UKKlegRN~NBZBWFNatVJwWUPZfvngCHBzbMd3FQDxlbfDht4RYQ8fWBLxeZn8wav27TgzYWBaNC~5vFhF9Bi31zsiBilDuUM7YFmwpo6IjgMrcQr8EQLEFbx6gk-vvn8tzORsoK1GdT1QX1SYF6sJldKvv2ni~pwEGIVw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Landau Elementary students asked the Mountain View Whisman School District board on Tuesday to begin a pilot replacing single‑use trays, cartons and compostable utensils with reusable metal trays, cups and utensils and a commercial dishwasher.

The student presenters, part of Landau’s Green Team, outlined environmental and health arguments for reusables and suggested the district pursue a small, fall pilot at Landau. They said district contacts and potential donated equipment are available and that county grants and nonprofit donations could offset start‑up costs.

Why it matters: The students’ proposal touches procurement, facilities and food service operations. Board members said a pilot would require a facilities assessment — to confirm space, plumbing and power for a dishwasher — and analysis of staffing implications. Trustees asked district staff to explore a summer pilot at Landau and return with feasibility information and timing for a broader district study if the pilot succeeds.

What the students said: Owen, a Landau student and Green Team member, told trustees that compostable and single‑use items are discarded daily and recalled a time when the school used reusable ware that was washed on site. Student speakers cited reduced greenhouse gas emissions, lower lifecycle water use, and the absence of PFAS and other chemicals sometimes used in compostable foodware. They said other districts that moved to reusables saw students eat more and waste less, and they cited possible cost savings over time once initial equipment purchases are covered.

District response and next steps: Trustees asked operational questions about dishwasher specifications, electrical and plumbing needs, install costs, and whether dishwashing tasks could be staffed or contracted. Superintendent Bair said the board could give direction; the pilot would be an administrative implementation question but would need facilities and staffing analysis. Trustee Charles DeFazio formally suggested that staff explore a pilot over the summer and report back in the fall; trustees voiced support for that direction. Staff also noted outside vendors exist that will pick up, wash and deliver reusable ware if on‑site washing proves difficult.

Public comment: Ben Schleifer of the nonprofit Center for Environmental Health spoke in support and said he had measured PFAS in compostable ware and has worked on reuse transitions in nearby districts; he offered donated equipment and vendor contacts and said the project is feasible but warned that dishwasher installation is not a “light switch” fix.

What the board did: Trustees did not adopt a resolution or formal ordinance. Board members agreed to have staff study a Landau pilot and to return with findings for the board’s consideration, including any recommended feasibility study timelines and budget implications.

Outlook: If the pilot proceeds, staff said they would report back during the fall planning cycle with facility needs, estimated startup and ongoing costs, staffing implications, and potential grant or donation support identified by community partners.","Landau Elementary students and community partners urged the Mountain View Whisman School District board to pilot reusable metal trays and commercial dishwashing at Landau, and trustees asked staff to explore a summer pilot and report back in the fall.","actionData","errors"]

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