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Votes at a glance: key actions approved at the March meeting
Summary
Board approved the JPA counseling task order with the City of Fremont, adopted a 360‑hour MVROP welding program, appointed an audit committee public member, certified the second interim budget, approved IDEA Part B assurance, and took other routine consent items. Snow Elementary demolition was tabled.
At the March board meeting the Newark Unified School District board recorded these formal actions (roll call results and motions as stated in open session):
- Task Order 10.3 (JPA with City of Fremont) — Approved. Motion to approve item 10.3 passed by roll call (Student Member Lee and Members Hill, Agano, Block, Thomas, President Jones voted yes). Staff will coordinate program evaluation and funding model changes for 2025‑26.
- MVROP Welding and Metal Joinery course adoption — Approved. The board adopted a 360‑hour welding program (introductory/concentrator/capstone block) at the high school. Vote: 6‑0 yes.
- CSBA Delegate Assembly ballot — Approved. Board selected three delegate candidates (Dolly, Diane, Sarah). Vote: 6‑0 yes.
- Audit Committee non‑voting member appointment — Approved. Appointment of Donna Buenaventura as audit committee public member; motion passed 6‑0.
- Resolution 2024‑2531 (partial rescind of reduction of certain certificated services for 2025‑26) — Adopted in open session (motion and roll call recorded; outcome carried). Specific motion text referenced in agenda.
- Second Interim Budget (2024‑25) — Approved. Board certified the second interim report (positive certification) and directed staff to provide follow‑up schedules on consulting, books & supplies and other transfers.
- IDEA Part B 2004 Assurance of Compliance — Approved. Board accepted the assurance and pledged to set aside 15% of Part B funds (~$151,500) for multi‑tiered prevention/intervention to address disproportionate identification.
- Consent agenda items (contracts, personnel) — Approved with pulled items addressed separately; staff to provide procurement documentation and contract start/rationales as requested by trustees and public commenters.
- Snow Elementary demolition — Tabled. No demolition contract awarded; board requested further analysis and committee review.
For each item approved, staff recorded motions and roll call votes in the meeting minutes. Staff will return with necessary follow‑up reports and contract documents as requested by trustees.
