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Campus supervisor warns proposed cuts would create safety gaps at Coyote Valley
Summary
Emily Casimir, the Coyote Valley campus supervisor, urged the board to preserve her position, describing daily supervision duties and saying cuts would leave large student groups with insufficient adult oversight.
Emily Casimir, the Coyote Valley campus supervisor who was being recognized with a staff award, used public comment time to tell the board what her typical day looks like and why her position matters for student safety.
"Supervision is always going to be my top priority because that ensures safety of our students," Casimir said, describing morning drop-off duties, recess supervision that can total four hours a day, and frequent check-ins with students who need social-emotional support. She warned that if her role were cut the campus could be left with only one adult supervising nearly 200 students at times, a "huge safety concern," and said she would return to future meetings to continue describing the work the role provides.
Chair and board members acknowledged the comment but said the board may not respond to non-agenda public comments during the meeting. The concern came amid broader conversation about possible budget cuts referenced elsewhere in the meeting.
