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Board highlights Valley, Mesa View programs; approves routine purchases, policies and appointments
Summary
Yucaipa‑Calimesa trustees heard presentations from Valley Elementary and Mesa View Middle about improved assessment results, attendance and expanded learning programs, appointed a principal for an expanded‑learning role and approved several routine contracts, technology purchases and resolutions in unanimous votes.
The Yucaipa‑Calimesa Joint Unified School District board on Wednesday heard school presentations showcasing academic and engagement gains, appointed a new principal for expanded learning, and approved a series of routine business items including equipment purchases and policy reviews.
Valley Elementary principal Chris Rekstead told the board the school has seen gains in state assessment measures and attendance, noting improvements in "distance from standard" metrics (Valley reported a change from minus‑51 to minus‑42 in ELA and from minus‑53 to minus‑42 in math for 2025). Rekstead highlighted use of Orton‑Gillingham and Heggerty for early literacy, SAI teacher collaboration,…
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