The board’s announcement of Magdalina Naira’s appointment as the new principal of ACS was a focal point of the meeting. The decision, a culmination of a rigorous selection process, was met with enthusiasm by those present.

Further to leadership changes, the school board updated the community on the health of Dr. Gon, who had recently suffered a heart attack. The community was reassured of Dr. Gon’s expected full recovery. This personal note added a solemn but hopeful tone to the meeting’s proceedings.

This recognition underscores the district’s ongoing efforts to ensure that students have access to secure and healthy ways to get to school.

The board did not disclose the student’s name or the specifics of the achievement during the meeting.

In a gesture of appreciation, the board recognized the contributions of student representatives Hannah, Emily, and Renee for their service. The impact of student voices in the board’s operations and decision-making was acknowledged, though specific contributions were not detailed in the discussion.

Looking to the future, the board expressed anticipation for the upcoming summer programs and the planning of construction projects. The school business administrator updated on the need to go out to bid for the LMS LHS mitigation projects for the second time and discussed budget revisions, a new lease agreement, and the summer EBT benefit. The importance of an additional board meeting was noted, highlighting the urgency to approve contracts for these summer construction projects.

In terms of community engagement, the board discussed plans to enhance its presence on social media during the summer, with ideas such as throwback Thursdays.

During the meeting, the various committee reports were presented, covering a range of topics including board of education practices and principles, buildings and grounds, education, finance and planning, and policy. The second reading of policy was approved, followed by the approval of new business items related to staff, though the specifics of these policies and business items were not discussed in detail.

The public comment section of the meeting saw no participants come forward.

The board also took a moment to acknowledge Dr. Martinez’s years of service as she prepares to leave. They wished her the best in her future endeavors.

The meeting concluded with a motion for adjournment, which carried, and the meeting ended at 8:15 pm, wrapping up the board’s discussions and decisions.