The meeting began by honoring Yucca Valley Elementary licensed social worker Estaban Arellano Santacruz with a Certificate of Appreciation. Board trustee Christopher Claire praised Santacruz with his “significant impact” on student’s mental health and being a key player in launching the new district-wide mental health counselor program, collaborating with colleagues to provide much needed individual support to students.
Certificated Representative Jennifer Beasley reported that last Saturday ten MTA members were joined by Board member Christopher Claire, three members of cabinet, and one community member to canvas in support of Measure C, the $88-million bond to fund upgrades to schools.
There was only one public comment, an introduction from Neil Waner who is running for San Bernardino School Board, Area E. Waner mentioned his 13-year tenure as Trustee of Redlands Unified School District and otherwise aimed his address to MUSD trustees to further acquaint himself with our district. The Board approved Yucca Valley Elementary’s 6th grade science camp field trip to Running Springs, then announced upcoming special meetings: a 1PM joint meeting with CMC on October 10th at CMC’s Bell Center, and October 31st at the previous Joshua Tree Elementary where the Board will select and appoint positions to Area 2 and 3.
