The Morongo Unified School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved a $2.2 million bid for the construction of the Yucca Valley High School track and field improvement project at last night’s regularly scheduled board meeting. During director comments, the board briefly discussed the grant funding used to help pay for the project and Director Karalee Hargrove emphasized the need to prioritize a similar track and field improvement project for Twentynine Palms High School. Reporter Andrew Dieleman has the details on the rest of the meeting…
At last night’s meeting, the MUSD Board of Trustees also reviewed student achievement plans for Black Rock High School, Twentynine Palms High School, Yucca Valley High School, and Yucca Valley Elementary School. Recurring needs brought up during the presentations included increasing student proficiency in English language arts and mathematics; minimizing student suspensions; and increasing student attendance rates, parental involvement, and student safety. The board also held a work-study session reviewing audits that compare the district’s annual budget to actual expenses. During director comments, the board heard a brief presentation on average class sizes in the district (21.42 students per teacher according to the report) and received a district enrollment update. The board concluded the meeting by updating several district policies to reflect new California education laws.
