Students perform, Von Renner elementary highlights and attendance awards at board meeting
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The board heard a musical preview of Little Shop of Horrors, a Von Renner Elementary spotlight with student presentations, a student board report on sports and activities, and monthly attendance awards; superintendent updated trustees on community events and enrollment.
Trustees paused regular business Feb. 9 to hear student performances and school spotlights.
A Newman‑Crows Landing musical theater group previewed selections from Little Shop of Horrors and thanked the board for Prop 28 funds used to rent the Audrey II puppets. The group announced opening night on March 13 with a ticketed dinner and described set and cast details.
Danny Cope and Myra Placencia presented Von Renner Elementary’s student‑centered framework and introduced several students who described classroom supports, dual‑language instruction and social‑emotional learning. Second‑grade student Francisco Rivera said, “At Von Renner, we learn in classrooms where teachers help us think, ask questions, and learn every day.”
Student board member Venecia reported on winter sports, senior nights, FFA events and upcoming ceremonies, including prom and a literacy ceremony in May. Dr. Seija presented monthly attendance awards naming Bonita Elementary best staff attendance and Hunt Elementary best overall student attendance for January; Heather Vargas accepted on behalf of Bonita.
Superintendent Pruitt praised the Dads Conference as a community highlight and noted district leaders are meeting with oversight committees on bond projects. The board scheduled future spotlights and confirmed next measures to monitor enrollment and community engagement.