July 29, 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 July 29, 2025:
Opening and Initial Procedures:
The meeting began at 5:30 PM with a roll call, with all trustees present. [23:25]
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. [24:06]
The agenda for the meeting was adopted unanimously. [25:12]
The board announced they would be taking items 3.02 through 3.04 into a closed session. [25:40]
Public Testimony Before Close Session: [25:55]
Jennifer Rader (ADTA Representative): Thanked the board for the "Schools to Watch" trip and advocated for increasing the health and welfare cap for educators and support staff. [28:23]
Diane Lynn (CSEA Representative): Thanked the board for the National Schools to Watch conference, highlighting the informative sessions and bonding experience for the attendees. [31:02] She also mentioned her personal experiences during the trip and stated they are ready for the new school year and negotiations. [32:13]
Lisa Martinelli: Thanked the cabinet for allowing teachers to attend conferences. She described an incident at a wellness conference involving Trustee Krause and Ms. Alamino, who has a restraining order against him. She alleged that Ms. Alamino approached Mr. Krause in a confrontational manner, leading to police involvement, and urged the board to be more careful. [33:50]
Lauren Benson (via Zoom): Expressed happiness with Dr. Walker's leadership. She responded to Ms. Martinelli's comments, stating that Mr. Krause should be responsible for following the restraining order and that Ms. Alamino should be able to attend conferences. She criticized some trustees, including Mr. Krause, for their actions and alleged lack of care for the district. [36:48]
Cory (via Zoom): Shared a personal story from 2005 when she was an 11-year-old student and Michael Krause was her substitute teacher. She alleged that he engaged in grooming behavior, including isolating her, giving her pet names, and making inappropriate comments. [40:20]
Recess to Closed Session:
The board recessed to a closed session at 5:51 PM. [43:36]
Reconvening and Public Testimony (Post-Closed Session):
The meeting reconvened at 7:24 PM. [02:17:15]
It was noted that Trustee Krause left at 7:15 PM. [02:17:39]
The board reported that no actionable items were taken during the closed session. [02:17:58]
Angelique Jolly (via Zoom): Expressed concern about the incident involving Trustee Krause and Ms. Alamino, suggesting that if Ms. Alamino violated a restraining order, it should be investigated. She questioned the credibility of the allegations against Mr. Krause, noting his role as a substitute teacher would typically involve limited student interaction. She called for a full and impartial investigation into all matters, including the alleged restraining order violation by Ms. Alamino and the allegations against Trustee Krause, emphasizing the need for transparency and due process. [02:18:50]
Lauren Benson (via Zoom): Stated she was "shook" by Cory's earlier testimony and thanked her for sharing her story. She reiterated that she speaks out against injustice and recognizes manipulative behavior. She criticized Trustee Webster and Trustee Soto, suggesting they are being manipulated by Trustee Krause. She urged them to see the truth and act on it. [02:22:29]
Cory (via Zoom): Stated she found out about Mr. Krause being a trustee on June 14th due to her ongoing fear of him. She reiterated that sharing her story about Michael Krause was not easy but it was her story to tell. She mentioned a pet name, "Cheesecake," that Mr. Krause allegedly called her. She stated she was not looking for an apology or sympathy but for action from the board to protect children and hold Mr. Krause accountable. She noted that Mr. Krause was no longer present in the meeting after she shared her voice. [02:25:10]
Consent Agenda and Board Member Reports:
The consent agenda was approved unanimously. [02:28:31]
President Stewart read a statement clarifying the purpose of board member reports. [02:29:41]
Trustee Soto, Trustee Webster, Trustee La-French, and President Stewart gave updates on conferences and the new school year. [02:31:43]
Superintendent's Report:
Superintendent Dr. Walker spoke about the "Freedom Writers" training and the "Thrive 2030" and "Strive for 95" attendance initiatives. [02:41:33]
A short video was played. [02:44:25]
Adjournment:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 PM. [02:46:38]
