Tondra Gardner outlines childcare services at Wiseburn school board meeting

The Wiseburn Unified School District Board meeting held on July 17, 2025, commenced at 6:04 PM, led by Vice President Neil Goldman in the absence of President Roger Bunuelas. The meeting began with a roll call, confirming the presence of board members Doctor Goldman, Miss Kathy, and Mister Martinez, while Mister Beneloz and Miss Legaspi were noted as absent. Following the roll call, Miss Mayberry led the attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance.

The board moved swiftly to adopt the meeting agenda, with a motion and second received from members Nelson and Rebecca. The agenda was approved without further discussion.

Public comments were invited next, with a reminder that speakers were limited to three minutes. Tondra Gardner, representing Connections for Children, addressed the board, highlighting the agency's role in providing childcare referrals and additional resources for families in the community. Gardner detailed various programs offered, including family play and learning events, parent cafes for peer support, and an upcoming inter-district collaboration session focused on transitional kindergarten (TK) educational needs. She also distributed informational packets containing resources and training opportunities for staff.

After Gardner's presentation, Vice President Goldman acknowledged her contributions but noted that, per bylaws and the Brown Act, the board could not respond to public comments. No further public comments were made, leading to the closure of this segment.

The meeting proceeded to a special presentation led by Doctor Silvers, who expressed gratitude for the efforts of staff member Maggie. The focus of the presentation was on the allocation of one-time funds from the state, specifically the Literacy Investment Fund and the Learning Recovery Emergency Block Grant. These funds are designated for expenditure over the next three years, and the board was presented with a plan outlining how the district intends to utilize these resources.

The meeting concluded with a clear outline of the district's financial strategy aimed at enhancing literacy and recovery efforts, setting the stage for future discussions on implementation and impact.