TJUSD Board Meeting - March 08, 2018
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2018 9:13 pm
Lots of people were present at the beginning of the meeting for student awards, but most people left after that. Here are the highlights:
1) Trona Teachers Association - Two teachers were on hand to share info about recent events with the school board. Topics included recent free dental services for elementary students provided by Loma Linda School of Dentistry, lice issues at the elementary school, a "coin war" to raise money for a medical charity, and info about the 4th/5th grade Odyssey of the Mind team's recent success.
2) Superintendent's Report - The superintendent spoke at length about plans the school has for increasing school security. In particular a team from the San Bernardino County Sheriff will inspect both campuses and make recommendations for ways that school security can be enhanced. Also they will train staff on how to handle active shooter situations. Additionally, a question was raised about pedestrians traveling from the apartments to Telescope Street through school property. The superintendent indicated that this route will be closed. A large number of specific items were discussed related to school security with some planned for implementation in the near future and others which will require further research.
3) A question about royalties was raised by a board member. Usually the amount received during the previous month is posted in the board agenda, but this month the check came late and so the amount was not included.
4) A couple substitute paraprofessionals and a substitute bus drive were hired and approved by the board.
5) Two teachers to retire: Cathy Heseman (5th grade) and Mike Steinke (high school math). Mike Steinke is the most senior teacher on staff, having served 43 years with the district. Cathy Heseman has served in a number of capacities with the district. The last thirteen years she has served as a teacher and before that she worked for something like 23 years in other positions. Both will retire in June.
6) Free Breakfast Program - The county is requiring documentation for this program and the board approved the necessary paperwork to be provided to the county as requested. (This was just red tape behind the scenes stuff. There was no discussion regarding changing anything about the Free Breakfast Program.)
NEXT MEETING: April 12, 2018
1) Trona Teachers Association - Two teachers were on hand to share info about recent events with the school board. Topics included recent free dental services for elementary students provided by Loma Linda School of Dentistry, lice issues at the elementary school, a "coin war" to raise money for a medical charity, and info about the 4th/5th grade Odyssey of the Mind team's recent success.
2) Superintendent's Report - The superintendent spoke at length about plans the school has for increasing school security. In particular a team from the San Bernardino County Sheriff will inspect both campuses and make recommendations for ways that school security can be enhanced. Also they will train staff on how to handle active shooter situations. Additionally, a question was raised about pedestrians traveling from the apartments to Telescope Street through school property. The superintendent indicated that this route will be closed. A large number of specific items were discussed related to school security with some planned for implementation in the near future and others which will require further research.
3) A question about royalties was raised by a board member. Usually the amount received during the previous month is posted in the board agenda, but this month the check came late and so the amount was not included.
4) A couple substitute paraprofessionals and a substitute bus drive were hired and approved by the board.
5) Two teachers to retire: Cathy Heseman (5th grade) and Mike Steinke (high school math). Mike Steinke is the most senior teacher on staff, having served 43 years with the district. Cathy Heseman has served in a number of capacities with the district. The last thirteen years she has served as a teacher and before that she worked for something like 23 years in other positions. Both will retire in June.
6) Free Breakfast Program - The county is requiring documentation for this program and the board approved the necessary paperwork to be provided to the county as requested. (This was just red tape behind the scenes stuff. There was no discussion regarding changing anything about the Free Breakfast Program.)
NEXT MEETING: April 12, 2018