October 7, 2025 AESD Regular Board of Education Meeting
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The Adelanto Elementary School District (AESD) Board of Education held a regular meeting on October 7, 2025, which included presentations on school plans, special education updates, technology services, and community school projects, followed by public comments and board business.
Meeting Commencement and Agenda Adoption
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM [33:12], and the roll call confirmed a quorum.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited [33:52].
The agenda was adopted after a motion by Trustee Kyer and a second by Trustee Love-French [34:23].
Staff Presentations
Mesa Linda Middle School Presentation: Dr. Valdez introduced Principal Genevieve Johnston, Assistant Principal Kelly Boeing, and Assistant Principal Katrina Palmer, who presented their School Plan for Achievement (SPA) [35:04].
They provided an overview of student demographics, with current enrollment at 726 students [36:35].
Mesa Linda showed significant growth in ELA (over 3%) and Math (almost 4%) data over the past four years [37:07].
Target groups for improvement include English learners, African-American students, McKinney-Vento students, and foster youth [37:22].
A significant achievement was the drastic reduction in student suspensions from 96% last year to 3% this year [38:39].
Average daily attendance increased from 82% to 92% [39:18].
New strategies included restorative circles, reflection sheets, conflict mediation, and increased staff visibility [43:34].
They also opened up the field for various sports and implemented a single lunch period to improve campus culture [45:02].
Parents were welcomed back, leading to increased family engagement [39:49].
Theodore Vick Elementary School Presentation: Dr. Janeline Milana, Principal, and Matthew Ltome, Assistant Principal, presented their School Plan for Student Achievement [46:53].
The school serves 481 students, primarily Hispanic, with a significant number of English learners facing economic challenges [47:38].
ELA CAASP results showed slight fluctuations, with fourth grade improving by over 10 percentage points [48:09].
Math scores steadily improved with an overall gain of eight percentage points since the 2021-2022 school year [48:22].
English learners showed strong gains in both ELA and Math, but there was a decline in scores among African-American students [48:52].
Top focus areas for the year are ELA literacy and writing, math, and attendance [49:33].
Strategies include after-school tutoring, MTSS with small group instruction, a "one school one book" program, AVID strategies, and professional development [49:42].
They also focus on student engagement and family/community involvement through assemblies, clubs, field trips, and parent workshops [50:32].
Staff Reports
William Settlement Fourth Quarterly Report: The district received a perfect score for sufficient instructional materials, completed school accountability report cards, cleared facility inspections, and teacher assignment monitoring [54:37].
Williams Uniform Complaint Quarterly Report Summary: There were zero complaints received for instructional materials, facilities, teacher vacancy, and misassignments for the fourth quarter of the 2024-2025 school year [55:43].
Public Comments (Close Session Agenda Items)
Jennifer Rader (00:58:32): Discussed the first quarter of the school year, student progress, parent-teacher conferences, and announced a tentative agreement for ratification by union members. She also requested an update on the "Beyond the Bell" program.
Tina Smith (01:01:28): Raised concerns about a recall effort against a board member, alleging misuse of power, false accusations, and potential illegal use of district resources for political purposes.
Kimberly Smith (01:03:43): Expressed concern about the frequency of superintendent evaluations, calling it excessive and a distraction from serving students. She advocated for stability and continued leadership from Dr. Walker.
Angelique Jolly (01:05:50): Thanked Principal Genevieve Johnston for her collaborative efforts at Mesa Linda Middle School and also discussed concerns about target solutions training and potential unpaid leave for teachers, stating that extra hours for training should be compensated.
Close Session Report and Announcements
The board reconvened at 8:23 PM [03:26:33].
Approved the hearing panel recommendation for student ID 339551, suspending expulsion with probationary conditions including anger management, a decision-making program, and maintaining satisfactory grades and attendance [03:27:13].
Approved the panel's recommendation to expel student ID 350860 with a suspension of enforcement for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year, contingent on attending Hope Scholars and completing a rehabilitation plan [03:28:29].
Approved the administrative hearing panel recommendation to expel student ID 351090 for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year, with conditions including anger management and individual counseling [03:30:04].
Approved the superintendent's goals for the 2025-2026 school year [03:30:49].
Public Testimony (Non-Agenda Items)
Jeanette Leam (03:31:57): As a parent and teacher at Mesa Linda Middle School, she thanked teachers for supporting her daughter and shared her own journey into education. She expressed disappointment that the board does not allow early completion of the induction program for teachers.
Adoption of Minutes and Consent Agenda
Minutes were approved [03:36:10].
Items 10 (Purchase Order and Warrant Report) and 17 (Administrative New Hire) were pulled from the consent agenda [03:36:48].
The remaining consent agenda items were approved [03:37:09].
Item 10 (Purchase Order and Warrant Report) passed with two "yes" votes, one "nay," and one abstention [03:39:02].
Item 17 (Administrative New Hire) was approved unanimously, and the new El Mirage principal was welcomed and congratulated [03:40:59].
New Business
Governance Resolution to Strengthen Board Independence and Transparency: A motion to table the resolution failed (2 "yes," 2 "no") [04:18:59]. A subsequent motion to approve the resolution also failed (2 "yes," 2 "no") [04:24:07].
Addition of a Student Board Member: A motion to table the discussion until the November meeting was passed (3 "yes," 1 "no") [04:02:30]. This will allow time to develop a rotational model for student participation, excluding them from close session.
Term Limits for Board Members: A motion to table the discussion failed (1 "yes," 3 "no") [04:18:59]. A motion to approve the proposal to put term limits on the November ballot also failed (2 "yes," 2 "no") [04:31:35].
Governing Board Members Reports and Announcements
Trustee Stewart wished everyone a restful fall break [04:32:59].
Clerk Kyer highlighted positive changes in the board, including committee involvement, new legal counsel, a chief of staff, and the president enforcing rules of order [04:33:32]. She also advocated for prioritizing student experiences and reallocating ELOP funding to school sites [04:35:57].
Trustee Love-French congratulated Westside Park and El Mirage Elementary for high attendance rates and recognized various schools for their September attendance achievements [04:38:33].
President Soto reflected on the board's progress in rebuilding trust and improving governance, emphasizing collaboration and unity for the sake of students [04:40:31].
Superintendent Reports and Announcements
Dr. Walker thanked the guiding coalition for their input, highlighted visits to school sites, and recognized Victoria Magathan Elementary for achieving 95% attendance [04:42:24]. She presented a short video showcasing district achievements including learner-centered collaborative meetings, school visits, attendance campaigns, English learner council meetings, AVID family night, and Career Week [04:44:54].
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 PM [04:47:49].
