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Calexico Unified board approves consent agenda, honors longtime classified employee and discusses school safety
Summary
The Calexico Unified School District board approved its consent agenda, recognized Janet Bugo on her retirement after 33 years of service, and heard trustee reports about back-to-school events and an unsubstantiated safety threat that prompted coordination with law enforcement.
The Calexico Unified School District Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda and used its regular meeting to recognize a longtime classified employee and review recent site visits and safety steps.
Superintendent Mr. Himenez announced that the board had approved the classified employment report and formally noted the retirement of Miss Janet Bugo after 33 years with the district, thanking her for ‘‘all your dedication, your commitment and giving back to your beloved community of Calexico Unified School District.’’ The superintendent said the district will make an additional presentation closer to Bugo’s final day before the winter break.
On personnel and community engagement, Mr. Himenez reported that staff and principals hosted a series of back-to-school nights across the district. He said he attended an elementary event with Principal Lucille Padilla and encouraged parents to remain involved in school activities. He listed upcoming events the district had scheduled for middle and high schools.
Trustees used their reports to summarize recent site visits. Trustee Ariano described visits to César Chávez and Calexico High School, thanked staff for organizing events and volunteers who arrived early to prepare, and recounted informal meetings with school staff. Trustee Rabina recounted a visit to Jefferson Elementary and thanked Blanca Fischer for a tour, noting one former student was now teaching at the school.
Trustee Castillo addressed student safety, saying the district had responded to ‘‘an unsubstantiated threat this week’’ and commended district staff and city police for their communication and coordination. He said immediate actions were taken to inform the board and school sites. The board did not take any new formal action on the safety matter during the meeting.
On routine business, a motion to approve the consent agenda was moved and seconded; the clerk called the roll for those voting in favor and recorded the outcome as "Motion passes 40." The meeting record lists Trustees Ariano, Castillo, Aign and Contas as present and Trustee Calderon as absent; the chair declared the motion passed. There were no public comments during the designated comment period.
The board closed the superintendent’s remarks by observing the anniversary of September 11 and asking the community to reflect on the lives lost and on values of resilience and unity. No formal votes beyond the consent agenda were recorded during the portion of the meeting covered in the transcript.
The board continued to its member reports after the superintendent’s presentation; further agenda items were not included in the transcript provided.
