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Board approves MOU with FAST/‘Kaminar’ partner for Bridges Academy amid parental concerns about outside events
Summary
After public comment questioned contractors’ materials and a referenced community drag benefit event, the board approved the MOU between the FAST program (listed with a partner name in supporting materials) and Bridges Academy by a 4–1 vote; trustees said district‑provided services would require parent opt‑in.
A public commenter raised concerns about information in vendor materials and asked the board to reexamine MOUs with outside partners, specifically naming FAST and Fresh Lifeline for Youth and raising questions about a separate advertised community drag‑benefit event. The district clarified the named event was not contracted to take place on district campuses and that FAST‑funded services proposed for Bridges Academy would be offered only with parent permission.
After discussion and a motion to approve the MOU between "Kaminar/FAST" and Bridges Academy for the 2025‑26 school year, the board voted 4–1 to approve the agreement. Trustee Cooper asked whether events would be publicized and whether parents would have opt‑out/opt‑in rights; Superintendent Cruz said the FAST workshops would be offered with parent permission and that events advertised externally are not district activities. The vote passed with four ayes and one no recorded in open session.
