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Trustees raise facilities, traffic and student welfare concerns at school-year start
Summary
During trustee recognitions and communications, board members urged improved courtesy from site secretaries, asked for HVAC and shade for parent waiting areas, reported student access/vehicle security issues, and highlighted extracurricular programs and student academic support needs.
Board members used the recognition and communications segment to flag several operational and student-welfare concerns as the new school year began. Trustee Raul Varela asked that site secretaries be more courteous to parents and students and raised a complaint about mildew in Mendota High School JV cheer uniforms; Trustee Sherry Charles echoed appreciation for operations staff who prepared sites for opening.
Trustees also discussed traffic congestion and whether School Resource Officers were present to assist, the need to replace HVAC units in the Mendota High kitchen (temporary cooling units are being rented), and the possibility of adding shade at McCabe for parents waiting outside. Trustee Sergio Valdez asked that district staff secure utility carts after reports that students had taken a cart off campus; R. Carlos agreed to look into a chain to secure the equipment. Trustee Isabel Maldonado requested a review of a restroom-use policy and suggested promotion of reading programs; Dr. Lopez said he would follow up.
