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Maintenance worker warns of effects of classified‑staff cuts; aviation museum offers school partnership
Summary
At public comment, district groundsworker Jacob Marquez warned trustees that cuts to classified positions harm families and district operations; Richard Rudman of the Aviation Museum of Santa Paula asked the district to explore grants and partnerships to support career and technical education.
Two public commenters framed distinct community priorities during the board's public‑comment period.
Jacob Marquez, who described himself as a long‑time grounds maintenance worker for the district, urged trustees to consider the human impact of layoffs and hours reductions. "When classified employees are forced to look for work in other cities, we lose more than workers," he said, asking the board to prioritize protections for classified staff in sustainability planning.
Richard Rudman, vice president of the Aviation Museum of Santa Paula, asked the district to meet to explore partnership opportunities — including FAA workforce development grants, school tours, and an aviation career explorer program the museum runs with the Experimental Aircraft Association and Scouts. Rudman left contact information and a handout for staff and trustees to follow up on potential collaboration.
The board acknowledged both comments and invited staff to consider the requests and potential next steps during department follow-up.
