Board approves policies, contract increases and facility projects; appointment reported from closed session

At its regular meeting the Yucaipa‑Calimesa Joint Unified Board approved a series of policy revisions, contract changes and facility projects in a sequence of motions recorded on the agenda.

Key board actions included:

• Consent calendar approval — Motion to approve the consent calendar passed (Chair announced a 5‑0 vote).

• Closed‑session appointment — The board reported it took action in closed session to appoint Sofia Wagner as dean of students for Dunlap Elementary School (motion by David Avila, second by Sharon Bannister; recorded as a 5‑0 vote). Wagner was invited forward to say a few words.

• Policy second‑reviews and resolutions — The board approved second reviews and revisions to multiple policies (including board policy items listed on the agenda at 9.01, 9.02, 9.05, 9.06 and human resources and records policies) and adopted resolution R8 for 2025–26; the meeting record shows these motions passed with unanimous recorded votes (5‑0 or 6‑0 where noted).

• Construction and contract approvals — The board approved an increase to the contract allowance with Bow Construction for the softball and weight‑room project at Yokai High School (item 9.07). Staff updated the board on project progress (weight room reported about 95% complete), punch‑list items and drainage concerns in the dugouts; board members heard a timeline to complete outstanding items and approved the motion.

• Facilities, procurement and technology — The board approved custom graphics for the Thunderbird Café at Yokai High (item 9.08, recorded 6‑0‑0), a contract increase for kitchen modernization at Wildwood Elementary (9.09, 6‑0), piggyback authorization to use Redwood Unified procurement for fresh produce, and purchases of updated multimedia technology for Oak View High School (9.11) and infrastructure upgrades for Kalamazoo Elementary (9.12). Votes and movers/seconders were recorded on the public agenda and in the meeting minutes; most motions passed unanimously.

Board members asked for continued oversight on construction punch lists, drainage and inspection items and requested project photos and follow‑up meetings with contractors where appropriate. Several items were informational and will return for further action when staff brings recommendations.

A number of motions recorded precise vote tallies on the transcript (for example 5‑0 and 6‑0 votes); where the transcript omitted a count but recorded an affirmative vote, the article reports the motion as approved as stated in the meeting record.

The meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.