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Board honors program partners, hears public pleas for Tesca Valley high school and a phone‑free schools review
Summary
Trustees recognized a Corona Police officer for work on the Proposition 47 youth diversion program; public commenters urged a Tesca Valley high school; Trustee Nia requested a July 9 presentation on phone‑free school pilots to address student mental health.
The Board publicly recognized Community Service Officer Rafael Flores and Corona Police Department partners for their work with the district on the Proposition 47 youth diversion program. Rafael Flores thanked his team and described positive student outcomes linked to diversion and mentoring.
In public comment, Dr Renee Bryant urged the board to follow through on plans for a high school in Tesca Valley, saying community members want the district to "destroy the box" of conventional planning and explore creative local solutions. Several trustees acknowledged the request and noted ongoing facility planning discussions.
Trustee Nia used her board report to highlight student mental health concerns reflected in Healthy Kids Survey data and urged the district to consider removing cell phones during the school day as a systemic strategy; she cited research claiming benefits to student well‑being and academic focus and requested a July 9 presentation from pilot schools to report outcomes. Trustees asked staff to compile a literature review and site‑level data and agreed to return the topic for further discussion.
Longtime district staffer Dr Trisha Thompson addressed the board with gratitude on the occasion of her departure; several speakers also thanked Dr Alisa Simon for her service while filling in for the superintendent.
No formal board action on either the Tesca Valley school request or phone‑free proposals was taken; trustees requested follow‑up presentations and site data.
