Board of Education Regular Board Meeting - Apr 07 2026

Board of Education Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM Benita B. Roberts Education Center, 4850 Pedley Road, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509 Livestream Access: https://jurupausd.org/board_/Pages/default.aspx

A. Hearing Session - 4:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order Presenter: President Ragole

2. Roll Call Presenter: President Ragole

3. Public Verbal Comments This communication opportunity is included on the agenda to allow members of the public to comment on matters listed on the agenda for Closed Session. A second opportunity for public comments is included on the Public Session agenda as well. California's law states that there shall be no action on items not shown on the published Board agenda.

B. Closed Session - 4:00 p.m.

1. Public Employment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, the Board will be discussing personnel matters as shown on the Personnel Report to include public employee discipline/ dismissal/ release/ layoff/ nonrenewal/ reassignment/ reclassification/ resignation/ retirement/ suspension; Appointment of Director of Special Education; Discuss Employee Performance Evaluation-Superintendent.

2. Labor Negotiations Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, the Board will be discussing its positions regarding any matter within the scope of representation and instructing its designated representatives for negotiations with employee groups. Name of Employee Groups: National Education Association-Jurupa and California School Employees' Association. Name of Agency Negotiator: Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources.

3. Student Discipline Pursuant to Education Code Sections 35146, 48900, 48915, and 48918, the Board will be discussing Discipline Case No. #25-023, #26-027, #26-028, #26-005, and #26-012

4. Conference with Legal Counsel Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)): Special Education Dispute, OAH Case No. 2026020018

5. Conference with Legal Counsel Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Government Code § 54956.9(d)(1)): Civil Action No. CVRI2306149

C. Public Session - 5:00 p.m.

1. Call to Order Presenter: President Ragole

2. Roll Call Presenter: President Ragole

3. Flag Salute

4. Reports from Closed Session

5. Student Board Member Reports Presenter: Dr. Hansen The Board welcomes 2025/2026 Student Board Members Atziry Melendrez from Jurupa Valley High School; Rigo Rodriguez from Patriot High School; and Anaisa De Paz from Rubidoux High School. Student Board Members will address the Board regarding student achievements, activities, or other matters.

6. Recognize Riverside County Office of Education Science and Engineering Fair Medalists Presenter: Mr. Brooks On Thursday, January 15, 2026, one hundred and thirty-four (134) elementary and secondary students entered their science and engineering fair projects in the 41st Annual District Science & Engineering Fair. Judging took place on that same day, and awards were presented on the evening of Thursday, January 22. Judges for the District competition included both staff and community volunteers. Mr. Jose Ramirez, a teacher from Jurupa Middle School, Mr. Jaden Harrod, a teacher from Jurupa Valley High School, and Brianna Harris, a teacher from Camino Real Elementary, served as event coordinators. The list of district winners in their divisions is included in the backup material. Please select the item attachment to view the associated backup material. 25.26 Innovator Fair Award Winners.pdf Additionally, twenty-seven (27) students from the Elementary, Junior, and Senior Divisions entered the Riverside County Office of Education Science and Engineering Fair at the Riverside Convention Center on February 27, 2026, with an awards ceremony on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Jurupa Unified had four Bronze Medal Winners: Arlene Chavez - Patriot High School Melody Lopez-Aguayo - Rubidoux High School Sophia Tovar - Mission Middle School Isabel Hooper – Stone Avenue Elementary School Jurupa had ten Silver Medal Winners: Luke Roble – Jurupa Middle School Serenity Velasquez – Mission Middle School Marissa Aguilar – Mission Middle School Leonardo Villanueva – Ina Arbuckle Elementary School Aiden White – Jurupa Valley High School Jocelynn Mendoza – Jurupa Valley High School Andony Hanania - Van Vuren Elementary School Dominic Cabral – Van Buren Elementary School Mackenzie Johnson – Camino Real Elementary School Addison Lockwood – Camino Real Elementary School Jurupa Unified had one Gold Medal Winner at the Riverside County Office of Education Science and Engineering Fair: Genevieve Dunn, 5th grader at Sky Country Elementary School.

7. Recognize 2026 CALSPRA Awards Presenter: Mr. Brooks The Board will recognize the JUSD Strategic Communications team, led by Director Jacquie Paul, for awards received at the recent California School Public Relations Association (CALSPRA) Conference in San Jose, California.

8. Recognize "Best of the Best" for March - Employee Recognition Program Presenter: Mrs. Hernandez Outstanding nominations were received from employees throughout the District recommending a colleague for March’s "Best of the Best" employees. Selected as winners for the month of March are: Esperanza Romero School Psychologist Education Center

Leonardo Jimenez Payroll Specialist Education Center

Latressa McCullough Elementary School Principal Rustic Lane Elementary

9. Recognize Classified Leadership Academy Participants Presenter: Mrs. Hernandez Jurupa Unified School District has developed and expanded leadership capacity and individual skill development opportunities for Classified employees by providing a Classified Leadership Academy for 2025-2026. The Classified Leadership Academy is designed to empower employees by providing a comprehensive overview of career pathways within the district. By providing insight into various roles and requirements, the academy prepares participants to confidently pursue promotional opportunities and leadership positions. A cohort of 17 classified employees attended seven sessions of presentations and engagement activities around building skill and institutional knowledge, building knowledge about best practices on completing applications and interviewing, as well as an opportunity to participate in mock interviews. This evening, the Board will recognize this distinguished group of classified employees, each of whom have received a certificate to celebrate their participation in the 2025-2026 Classified Leadership Academy. Juan Adame Stock Clerk/Delivery Driver Purchasing

Frances Aguerre Food Service Clerk Nutrition Services

Vanessa Berghaus Administrative Secretary Education Services

Lucia Bliudzius ASB Bookkeeper/Secretary Rubidoux High School

Jesus Chavez Translator Clerk-Typist Ina Arbuckle Elementary

Lorena Garcia Translator Clerk-Typist Pacific Avenue Academy of Music

Angelica Gomez Instructional Aide Del Sol Academy

Brigitte Heverly Secretary-High School Assistant Principal Patriot High School

Leonardo Jimenez Payroll Specialist Business Services

Melissa Kantner Cafeteria Manager-Elementary Troth Street Elementary

Cynthia Lopez Secretary-High School Assistant Principal Rubidoux High School

Dominic Rutigliano General Maintenance Journeyman Maintenance and Operations

Kenia Saavedra Translator Clerk-Typist Patriot High School

Fatima Sandoval Secretary/Account Clerk Education Services

Mario Vega Carpenter Maintenance and Operations

Daniel Whitman Database Analyst Education-Information Technology

Lisa Ybarra Secretary-High School Assistant Principal Patriot High School

10. Recognize 2026 Model SARB Award Presenter: Mr. Owens The Board will recognize JUSD for being honored by the California Department of Education as a Model Student Attendance Review Board district for implementing a Model SARB program for the purpose of minimizing student dropouts and prioritizing student success. This award is presented to Jurupa Unified School District and reads: In honor of your selection by the California Department of Education as a 2026 Model School Attendance Review Board. Your program offers outstanding student support for the prevention, early intervention, and intensive intervention for school attendance and behavior problems. Your contributions support my goal of reducing chronic absenteeism and dropout rates and increasing the holding power of the public schools. I extend my appreciation for your efforts as a model for other School Attendance Review Boards throughout the state. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor, and best of luck in your future endeavors. This award is a testament to the continued focus on attendance led by Ms. Olga Alferez and the Educational Equity Department and every JUSD school.