Board roundup: consent agenda approved; LGBTQ+ student-rights resolution, budget and equipment contracts pass unanimously

The Mountain View–Whisman School District Board of Trustees on Saturday voted unanimously on a set of formal items, including a resolution affirming protections for LGBTQ+ students, the district's second interim budget report and a contract to upgrade network equipment.

Votes at a glance

- Consent agenda (with minutes from March 15 pulled as item B): Motion by Trustee Conley; second by Trustee Reid. Outcome: approved unanimously.

- Resolution 01-032025 affirming the district's commitment to LGBTQ+ student rights, protections and inclusivity: Motion by Trustee Conley; second by Trustee Reid. Outcome: approved unanimously.

- Second interim budget report for 2024–25 (summary and SACS files attached to agenda): Motion by Trustee Conley; second by Trustee DeFazio. Outcome: approved unanimously. Staff reported an updated general-fund projection with an ending balance at the second interim and described assumptions used in the three-year forecast.

- Award of contract to Hula Networks for network equipment (E-rate category two upgrade of core and edge switches): Motion by Trustee Conley; second by Trustee Henry. Outcome: approved unanimously. Staff said the purchase would proceed through the E-rate procurement forms (Form 470, 28-day bid window, then Form 471 to request funding) and that equipment ordering would follow funding approval.

All recorded votes were voice votes taken during the meeting and recorded as unanimous "aye".

What the votes mean

The LGBTQ+ resolution reaffirms district policy to maintain an inclusive school environment and cites state and federal protections; the resolution text was read into the record and trustees discussed its importance in the current climate for students.

The second interim budget adoption moves the district forward in its budget calendar and keeps the district's multi-year projections and reserve planning on record; staff noted specific revenue and expenditure changes between first and second interim reports, including assessed-value growth, one-time credits and updated medical-billing collections.

The Hula Networks award funds an E-rate–eligible upgrade of the district's network core and edge switches; staff said the upgrade is aimed at improving capacity before subsequent wireless access-point upgrades and that remaining E-rate category-two funds would be used.

No board member opposed any of the items recorded; trustees said they expected to receive additional detailed budget and procurement information as part of standard follow-up reporting.