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Public commenters urge support for administration, suggest HVAC and solar improvements, and describe Guru Vandana events
Summary
During the public comment period, three speakers told the board to support the administration, recommended HVAC and solar system upgrades, and described a teacher appreciation cultural event organized by the local Hindu community.
During the hearing of the public on June 10, three community members addressed the board on separate but related community and facilities topics.
Jack Reya opened public comment by urging the board to back the district administration and to evaluate a goals dashboard collaboratively. "One of the roles of the board of education is to support the administration...the public is not best served by undermining the administration," Reya said, arguing that initiatives such as a dashboard should be welcomed when they track progress toward board goals. (Jack Reya)
Tony Fano spoke about facilities and energy suggestions amid the district’s reported HVAC problems. Fano recommended considering heat‑pump conversions and ground‑mounted solar trackers for higher efficiency and lower maintenance, and he described soft‑start systems and other measures to reduce equipment strain. (Tony Fano)
Mitesh Shui described Guru Vandana teacher appreciation events hosted by the local Hindu community and thanked board members who attended; he said the events honored teachers and modeled respect for educators. (Mitesh Shui)
Why this matters: Public comments reinforced support for district leadership, offered technical suggestions relevant to Dr. Chase’s earlier warning about HVAC systems, and highlighted community cultural engagement with teachers.
The board closed the public comment period and proceeded to the roll‑call vote on the superintendent's bulletin.
