August 8, 2025 AESD Special Board of Education Meeting
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Here's a detailed summary of the Adelanto Elementary School District (AESD) Regular Board of Education meeting from August 8, 2025:
Meeting Proceedings
Meeting Commencement: The meeting began at 5:30 p.m. with a call to order, roll call confirming all trustees were present, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the adoption of the agenda [29:20].
Public Testimony
Jennifer Rader (ADTA Representative): Thanked Dr. Tasha Doizan for her service and expressed concern about the lack of communication, transparency, and the unresolved teachers' contract. She urged the board to prioritize a fair and urgent resolution [33:35].
Diane Lynn (CSEA Representative): Also thanked Dr. Doizan for her service and professionalism [36:26].
Angelique Jolly (Audience Member): Raised serious concerns about the board president's leadership, alleging issues with fiscal oversight, regulatory compliance, and a breakdown in governance. She called for new leadership to restore focus and transparency [37:15].
Christine Turner (Zoom Audience Member): Questioned the necessity and legality of the August reorganization, as it typically occurs in December. She supported President Steward and criticized the removal of essential student programs [43:55].
Lauren Benson (Zoom Audience Member): Expressed similar concerns about the timing of the reorganization, believing it should only happen under extreme circumstances. She urged the board to focus on the district's proper function and unresolved contracts [48:10].
Board Reorganization Discussion
Trustee Soto: Initiated the discussion by framing the reorganization as a "reset" for the board, citing growing division. He mentioned a previous offer for a voluntary transition for the president and emphasized the need to focus on students and staff [01:10:10].
Trustee Steward (Board President): Recounted a meeting with Trustee Soto where she claims he suggested she step down due to health and a stutter. She called this unprofessional and discriminatory. She also stated she would not align with Trustee Krause, who is accused of creating a hostile work environment [01:12:23].
Trustee Soto (Response): Denied mentioning health or speech, stating the conversation was about a voluntary transition for the good of the district [01:16:23].
Trustee Love-French: Expressed confusion over the sudden need for a reorganization and questioned the transparency of the process, advocating for open discussions [01:18:07].
Trustee Steward (Further Comments): Argued that the reorganization did not follow the proper censure process outlined in the board's bylaws, which requires written notice of alleged violations [01:22:56].
Trustee Krause: Countered that the agenda item was a reorganization, not a censure, making the bylaw irrelevant [01:26:45].
Votes on Reorganization and New Officers
A motion to reorganize the board passed 3-2 [01:27:21].
Trustee Soto was elected as the new Board President (3-2 vote) [01:27:45].
Trustee Webster was elected as the new Clerk of the Board (4-1 vote) [01:28:06].
Trustee Love-French was elected as Board Representative (5-0 vote) [01:28:52].
The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. [01:29:39].