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Governing Board Meeting Summary ~ 5th May 2025

Posted Date: 5/07/25 (10:00 PM)

Board Bulleting logo with list of Governing Board members

Governing Board Meeting - 5th May 2025

Board Members Present: Heidi Hernandez Gatty, Wenlei Johnson, Aimee Moss, Zetta Reicker, Sarah Talach
 
Highlights from the Board Meeting

WCSD Employee Recognition 2024-2025

Principals from each site honored their school's Teacher of the Year and Classified Employee of the Year, as chosen by their staffs.
  • Buena Vista: Stacie Lucas & Elvia Awwad
  • Indian Valley: Wendee Lipnick & Nestor Lofranco
  • Murwood: Gabrielle Fawcett & Vicki Barker
  • Parkmead: Carolyn McIntosh & Jaine Nejedly
  • Tice Creek: Jessica Davenport & Samantha Stanko
  • Walnut Heights: Kylie Harrison & Sandra Novales
  • WCI: Kristen Giangregorio & Jeorgina Martinez
  • District: David DeMaria
*Kristen Giangregorio and David DeMaria are also our nominees at the County level.

Superintendent Morgan recognized the District's nominees to the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA):
  • Jason Law, Middle School Principal, WCI
  • Amy Romem, Elementary Principal, Walnut Heights
  • Vince Morales, Chief Business Official, District

The following recent and retiring union leaders were also acknowledged:
  • Petra Sauve, current WCTA President (retiring)
  • Stacy Scanlon, recent CSEA Chapter 202 President
  • Susan Weinberg-Lynn, former CSEA Chapter 202 President (retiring)
 
Actions from the Board Meeting

Hazardous Materials Consulting Services at Walnut Heights Elementary - NorBay Consulting

Steve Miller, Director of Construction & Maintenance, requested approval of NorBay Consulting's proposal for monitoring and oversight of Hazardous Materials remediation activities at Walnut Heights Elementary. Board approved, 5-0.

Resolution 24-25-21 Employee Recognition Month

Superintendent Morgan presented Resolution 24-25-21 for approval, declaring May 2025 as Employee Recognition Month. Board approved, 5-0.

Resolution 24-25-22 Mental Health Awareness Month

Superintendent Morgan presented Resolution 24-25-22 for approval, recognizing and supporting May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month. Board approved, 5-0.

Recommended Updates and Additions to Board Policy

Superintendent Morgan requested approval of CSBA recommended updates and additions to Governing Board Policy, Administrative Regulations and Board Bylaws. Board approved, 5-0.
 
Next Board Meeting

19th May 2025 at 6:00pm

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