Regular Board Meeting | 12/11/2023 – 05:00 PM

The meeting was called to order by Acting President Mary McBride at 5:00 p.m.

There were no requests for public comment.

The Governing Board adjourned into closed session at 5:01 p.m.

The Governing Board returned from closed session and reconvened into open session at 6:06 p.m.

There was no action taken in closed session.

The flag salute and student presentation were led by student leaders from the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program at Fallbrook STEM Academy.

It is recommended the Governing Board approve the minutes of the November 6, 2023 Regular Meeting and the November 13, 2023 Special Board Meeting.

Ms. Mary McBride and Mr. Ricardo Favela were nominated for Governing Board President.

Voting:
Mr. Ricardo Favela: Favela
Ms. Suzanne Lundin: Favela
Ms. Diane Sebalj: Favela
Dr. Constance Fish: Favela
Ms. Mary McBride: McBride

Mr. Ricardo Favela was elected as Governing Board President and facilitated the remainder of the meeting.

Ms. Mary McBride and Ms. Suzanne Lundin were nominated for Governing Board Vice President.

Voting:
Dr. Constance Fish: Lundin
Ms. Diane Sebalj: McBride
Ms. Suzanne Lundin: Lundin
Ms. Mary McBride: McBride
Mr. Ricardo Favela: Lundin

Ms. Suzanne Lundin was elected as Governing Board Vice President.

Ms. Mary McBride and Dr. Constance Fish were nominated for Governing Board Clerk.

Voting:
Ms. Mary McBride: McBride
Ms. Suzanne Lundin: McBride
Ms. Diane Sebalj: McBride
Dr. Constance Fish: McBride
Mr. Ricardo Favela: McBride

Ms. Mary McBride was elected as Governing Board Clerk.

It is recommended the Governing Board adopt the 2024 meeting schedule.

Ms. Sarah Bishop thanked the Board for their time and for always being available to listen to concerns and comments. Ms. Bishop spoke to the Board as a parent, and highlighted all the positive things happening at William H. Frazier.

Mr. Kenneth Ostroske, FETA Representative, discussed the current state of labor negotiations.

Ms. Leticia Maldonado/Stamos spoke about the Fallbrook-A-Leer program and about getting more people involved. Ms. Maldonado/Stamos addressed the Board regarding the organizational meeting and elections and voiced her support of Mr. Ricardo Favela as Governing Board President.

No report.

Dr. Constance Fish attended the 2023 CSBA Annual Education Conference.

Ms. Diane Sebalj thanked all veterans and was happy to see all the parades to commemorate veterans.

Ms. Suzanne Lundin also attended the 2023 CSBA Annual Education Conference with Superintendent Monika Hazel. Ms. Lundin also attended the Maie Ellis speech and debate.

Ms. Mary McBride attended the Awards Ceremony at Potter Jr. High, describing it as beautifully decorated and a wonderful experience.

Mr. Ricardo Favela reported on his attendance at the Awards Ceremony at Potter Jr. High, emphasizing its success in recognizing students. He also participated in the Maie Ellis Leadership Awards, a student-led event, and praised it as a spectacular occasion.

Superintendent Monika Hazel congratulated Mr. Favela for his new role as Governing Board President. Ms. Hazel publicly thanked Trustee Mary McBride for stepping into Acting Board President when our former President stepped down.

Ms. Hazel attended the 248th Marine Corps birthday in Camp Pendleton. She also attended the 2023 CSBA Annual Education Conference.

It is recommended that the Governing Board approve Board Bylaw 9320 Meetings and Notices.

It is recommended the Governing Board approve the 2023-2024 School Plan for Student Achievement for each school site: Fallbrook STEM Academy, La Paloma Elementary School, Live Oak Elementary School, Maie Ellis Elementary School, Mary Fay Pendleton, Potter Junior High School, San Onofre School, and William H. Frazier Elementary.

It is recommended the Governing Board approve Resolution #10-23/24 to adopt the Annual and Five-Year Developer Fees Report.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m.