During the meeting, a trustee read a prepared statement saying she must resign because she is moving out of the district. In her remarks she thanked colleagues, praised the board’s commitment to equity, and noted the district’s recent fiscal and instructional accomplishments. Board members responded with condolences over a recent student death and extended personal thanks and well-wishes to the departing trustee.

The board then offered formal recognitions. Multiple elected officials and offices provided certificates and commendations honoring Jerome Gallegos for his leadership as 2025 board president and for long-term service to Jefferson Union High School District. Trustees and staff praised Gallegos for process skills, organization, and student-focused remarks.

Separately the board recognized trustee Martineen ("Marty") Cho with a certificate of appreciation for dedicated service and noted her contributions around wellness and health perspectives. Trustees described Marty as bringing valuable, different perspectives to board deliberations and expressed appreciation for her work.

The board recessed following the recognitions for refreshments and photos.

Context and next steps: the resignation was announced on the record and the president indicated the process to appoint a provisional trustee will begin; no formal replacement vote occurred at this meeting.