August 12, 2025 AESD Regular 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 12, 2025:
Meeting Commencement & Initial Announcements
The meeting began with a call to order, roll call, and the Pledge of Allegiance. [26:17]
A new Board President was announced following a reorganization meeting. [27:04]
The agenda was adjusted, with an amendment to item 10.02 and item 11.02 being tabled. [27:46]
Public Testimony
Jennifer Rader (ADTA Representative) expressed gratitude to the newly elected board officers. They stressed the importance of having qualified teachers for all subjects and extracurricular programs, advocating for these opportunities to be kept in-house within the district. [29:42].
Diane Lynn (CSEA Representative) congratulated Dr. Doizan on her new position. The representative also mentioned an upcoming mediation on September 12th to address an impasse in negotiations, expressing hope for a positive resolution.
Speakers on the Millionaire Mind Kids Program:
Dolores Williams [37:05], Regina Bell [40:29], Joshua Johnson and other students/parents [43:50], and multiple parents [01:00:13] spoke in support of the Millionaire Mind Kids program, highlighting its positive impact on students' skills, confidence, and academic performance, urging the board to renew the contract.
Dolores Williams: She addressed concerns about the Millionaire Mind Kids program contract. Williams provided clarifications regarding the budget increases and the program's goals, emphasizing its positive impact on students' social and academic development.
Regina Bell: Spoke in support of the program, highlighting its 20-year history and its positive, evidence-based results. She urged the board to renew the contract.
Joshua Johnson and a group of students and parents: This group provided personal testimonies about how the Millionaire Mind Kids robotics program helped students improve their social skills, academic performance, and future career aspirations. They implored the board not to cancel the program.
Multiple parents and participants: They continued to share their positive experiences with the program, noting its positive impact on students' confidence and focus. They also addressed previous concerns about staff qualifications.
Speakers on Other Topics:
John Pinkerton [01:09:36] congratulated the new president and urged the board to prioritize district employees by improving their wages and health benefits.
Angelique Jolly [01:12:58] called for unity and a focus on students, hoping for a fair contract resolution for both certificated and classified employees.
Lisa Martinelli [01:16:21] called for collaboration and a legal/fiscal audit for transparency. She questioned the cost-effectiveness of the Millionaire Mind Kids program and suggested an RFP for legal counsel.
Jason Turkst [01:19:30] discussed the impasse in negotiations and questioned the cost-effectiveness of outsourcing crossing guard services.
Mayor Williams [01:22:32] expressed concern about the board reorganization, alleged Brown Act violations, and voiced support for CSEA, ADTA, and the Millionaire Mind Kids program.
Tammy Smith [01:26:15] called for respectful communication and hoped for a positive end to negotiations.
Christine Turner [01:28:36] and Lauren Benson [01:32:01] addressed allegations against Trustee Krause.
Cori M. [01:35:45] shared a personal testimony about alleged grooming by Michael Krause and called for his removal and an investigation.
Public Testimony (after Closed Session)
The board reconvened after a closed session. [04:23:13]
They reported on closed session actions, including granting two ADTA grievances. [04:24:39]
Michael Krause [04:27:00]: Stated his legal team was in contact with legal entities about the allegations against him, asked for due process, and alleged harassment.
Lisa Martinelli [04:30:21] advocated for expanding the district's guiding coalition plan to include all stakeholders at each school, creating individualized school plans based on needs assessments.
Jennifer Rader (ADTA) [04:33:33] questioned the Millionaire Mind program's limited reach to only four schools, arguing that qualified district educators could provide similar instruction to all students. She advocated for reinvesting the funds into district personnel.
Angelique Jolly [04:36:21]: She responded to an accusation of victim shaming, clarifying her previous statements and emphasizing the importance of due process and respectful dialogue.
Mara Bradfield (Teacher) [04:39:32] stated that credentialed teachers within the district are capable of running programs like robotics and STEM. She questioned the outsourcing of services and shared a negative observation of the Millionaire Mind program during summer school.
Tia (Student) [04:43:08] provided a personal testimony in support of the Millionaire Mind Kids program, highlighting its unique focus on independence, confidence, and valuable life skills beyond academics.
Christine Turner [04:47:22]: Reiterated support for the Millionaire Mind Kids program and refuted allegations made by Trustee Krause.
Cori M [04:51:11] reiterated her previous statements regarding the alleged grooming, describing the long-lasting impact and imploring the board to take action.
Lauren Benson [04:54:49] reiterated her points about using in-house staff versus outsourcing and expressed concerns about fairness and transparency in board procedures.
Open Session (After Closed Session)
The board approved the Millionaire Mind Kids contract (4-1). [05:02:24]
A contract for crossing guards failed to pass (0-5). [05:18:18]
Several other items, including services for the superintendent, accounts payable, active shooter training, and new hires, were approved. [04:58:54], [05:13:04], [05:22:22], [05:23:31], [05:24:58]
Governing Board and Superintendent Reports
Trustee Love-French and Trustee Stewart deferred their comments due to the late hour. [05:26:28], [05:26:39]
Trustee Krause thanked Dr. Doizan for her service and wished everyone a great school year. [05:26:47]
President Soto addressed accusations of being a puppet, stating that his decisions are based on facts and what is best for students, not political theater. He emphasized his commitment to collaboration and progress. [05:28:07]
Clerk Webster welcomed everyone back and expressed her full faith in President Soto's leadership to unify the board and focus on student achievement. [05:31:31]
Superintendent Reports and Announcements [05:32:57]
Superintendent Dr. Walker reported that the first days of school were "extraordinary" with a positive atmosphere across all schools. She highlighted the "Thrive 2030" and "Strive 95" initiatives and stated that "hope is alive in Adelanto." [05:33:12]
A video was shown showcasing the energy and unity of the district at the start of the new school year. [05:35:21]
The meeting was adjourned. [05:36:31]
