Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
12/17/2024 - 5:30 PM  
Category:
Preliminary  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
1.5 Election of Board Vice President Gabriela Arellanes as Board President from December 2024 to December 2025  
Strategic Goals:
1. Student Learning
Every student will receive a well-rounded education that meets their diverse needs and ensures their growth, achievement, and success.
2. Human Resources
We will hire and retain diverse personnel who are highly qualified, provide competitive compensation and professional development, and ensure high standards for employee conduct.
3. Budget and Finance
To be responsible stewards of public funds and maximize the resources needed to meet our goals, fulfill our priorities, and live up to our values.
4. Community Engagement
To welcome, build, and sustain strong partnerships with students, parents, families, residents, educational institutions, community organizations, and the civic and business communities to support student wellness and achievement.
5. Facilities
Our facilities will be safe, clean, and well-maintained for learning and extra-curricular activities with state-of-the-art technology.
6. Safety and Wellness
To maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment for all, where students and staff feel secure and supported, with access to high-quality nutrition and health and wellness programs.
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
 
Rationale:
The Election of Board President is in accordance with Board Bylaw 9100, which states that the Board of Education shall rotate Officer duties as follows: 1. Board President 2. Board Vice President 3. Board Clerk 4. Board Member Seat 1 5. Board Member Seat 2 After serving one year, the Offices/Seats will shift as follows: • Board President → Board Member Seat 2 • Board Vice President → Board President • Board Clerk → Board Vice President • Board Member Seat 1 → Board Clerk • Board Member Seat 2 → Board Member Seat 1 When a new Board Member is elected/appointed to the Board of Education, they will begin in Board Member Seat 2.  
Budgetary Impact:
 
Recommendation
It is recommended the Board of Education elect Board Vice President Gabriela Arellanes as Board President from December 2024 to December 2025.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Hope Near - Board Secretary
Signed By:  
Arturo Ortega - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Sandra Benavides Moved, Member Adrian Greer seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended the Board of Education elect Board Vice President Gabriela Arellanes as Board President from December 2024 to December 2025.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Yolanda Rodriguez-Peña     Yes
Adrian Greer     Yes
Gabriela Arellanes     Yes
Sandra Benavides     Yes
Carlos Ramos     Yes