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Teachers and special‑education teams praised in public comments at Yucaipa‑Calimesa board meeting
Summary
During public comment at the Nov. 12 meeting, a Chapman Heights representative thanked teachers for hands‑on learning and community partnerships; Don Madrid urged recognition of special‑education staff for extensive IEP work and student supports.
Community members used the Nov. 12 public‑comment period to highlight classroom programs and the district’s special‑education teams.
A presenter speaking on behalf of Chapman Heights Elementary teachers described hands‑on TK activities, partnerships with Garden Works and the University of Redlands for musical experiences, robotics collaborations, PTSA fundraising and teacher efforts during report‑card/conference season. The speaker expressed gratitude for staff dedication and encouraged family engagement.
Don Madrid, speaking later in public comment, specifically praised the district’s special‑education professionals — intervention specialists, speech and language pathologists, school psychologists, counselors and behavioral health therapists — noting the large amount of service minutes, IEP work and cross‑professional collaboration. "They are the glue that binds our community together," he said, urging recognition for staff who often work long hours and face resource shortages.
Why it matters: Public comment gives parents and staff a direct forum to thank, critique or raise concerns with the board. Tonight’s comments highlighted community partnerships and ongoing attention to resources for special‑education services.
Next steps: The board acknowledged the comments and continued with scheduled agenda items; no formal board action was taken in response to the public comments during this meeting.
