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Key votes and outcomes

- Proclamation: National School Counseling Week (Feb. 3–7, 2025). Motion: Mr. Naughton (mover); second: Mr. Cervantes. Outcome: approved, 5–0.

- Resolution: Recognizing February as Career and Technical Education Month (Res. 2024‑25–36). Motion: Mr. Naughton (mover); second: Mr. Cruz. Outcome: approved, 5–0.

- Ratification: Tentative agreement (TA) between Chino Valley Unified and the Associated Chino Teachers, effective July 1, 2024. The board opened and closed a public hearing and then moved to ratify the tentative agreement. Motion and second recorded on the public record; outcome: approved, 5–0.

- Benefits contribution increase: Approval of an increase to the district’s maximum annual contribution to health and welfare benefits for certificated and classified management (and a one‑time off‑schedule payment). Motion and second recorded; board confirmed the one‑time payment is taxed. Outcome: approved, 5–0.

- Executive cabinet contract addenda: Addendums to employment contracts for the deputy superintendent, associate superintendent (business services), assistant superintendents (curriculum/instruction/innovation and facilities) that included higher health and welfare caps and one‑time payments. After discussion and one dissenting vote, the board approved the addenda. Outcome: approved, 4–1.

- Board compensation increase: A 5% compensation increase for the Board of Education effective Jan. 17, 2025. Motion: Mr. Na (mover); second: Mr. Monroe. Outcome: approved, 5–0.

Consent and other items: The consent calendar passed 5–0. The board also received informational audit reports from the district’s external auditors.

Meeting record and procedure: Several motions were made and seconded on the record; where roll‑call vocalizations were not read aloud in the transcript, outcomes are reported using the board’s announced tallies. The executive contract addendum was the lone item with a recorded dissent (1 vote).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","CVUSD Meeting of the Board of Education January 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The school board approved proclamations, ratified a teachers’ tentative agreement, increased benefits caps and passed executive contract addenda at its Jan. 16 meeting; most items passed unanimously while one cabinet contract amendment passed 4–1.","taxTitle","Chino Valley Unified, School Districts, California","taxId",14130,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6381240,"Community urges district to retain Chino High athletics staff after summer pool death; speakers call for fuller investigation",504,3229000,3733000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2128634-b0035097d0b0280595a611fb8d241e74&start=3229&end=3733","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2128634-b0035097d0b0280595a611fb8d241e74/thumbnail_3229000.jpg","/articles/6381240/California/Community-urges-district-to-retain-Chino-High-athletics-staff-after-summer-pool-death-speakers-call-for-fuller-investigation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6381240-80a4995d3edf4999b5c7bad2fd057b67/orig.mp4?Expires=1771103301&Signature=TH91tdeEzi0MtFb~ZF7iXuJiHK7k9q6g8I3Szuo9TxdUYcAdtdyLuc~jBBu0xmadQ-YRHPrY0Wq88SQ~PfOX7OfBeY~exfJ9BW3emGgXrfwi3~OeHySdgwb52SFh2G39UL53KA8JMRaRCUHpVP1X6mS-LXCo-uJyAVCH8~B1K6FRZq5kaJKmSEPvYiJZbB4PVn4GbuaByVVhkBkAmdO99zpqLj1JF2vdo51uwQLOJyzaP-iW8XgoAHc~PLxxwI4PWS9ReonMHJBfQfHpmF~NiuJMMtSeeDw7~ec~ZzK1YksjTV-Ul-MTDSs1H~TMrOMCZjdUnCSSTMefX0CMQihv8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of students, parents and community members used the Jan. 16 public‑comment period to plead with the Chino Valley Unified School District Board of Education to retain Chino High School athletic director Michael Hinkle and football coach (LaRosa) after a drowning that occurred at a pool last summer.

Speakers described Hinkle and the coaching staff as long‑time, visible mentors and asked the board to consider the impact on students if Hinkle or coach LaRosa were removed. A parent said they received an email from the Chino High principal stating the school and coach “are parting ways”; that statement was made to the board as an account of what a parent received, and the speaker attributed that phrasing to the principal.

Student speakers characterized Hinkle and LaRosa as trusted mentors and said they had been at the pool during the incident. One student said, \"He cares about his students. He cares about the sports. He works hard to keep kids on campus,\" and urged the board not to \"ruin his life for something that happened so far back.\" A parent and other speakers described students who performed rescues and CPR at the scene; as a parent said, those students “found the strength to do that.” Several speakers said they believe a full investigation did not include interviews with multiple students who were present.

Some parents stressed the value the coaches bring to student well‑being, arguing that firing them would remove important support systems for athletes. A speaker identified as a past boosters president said Hinkle “puts in hours after hour after hour” and called him a leader who built a culture of accountability and support. Several speakers referenced the June 28, 2024 incident date when describing the emotional toll on students and families.

Other commenters, including a pastor and a district employee representative, said district staff and school employees had gone above and beyond during recent local crises such as wildfires and power outages and expressed gratitude for their work. One pastor said more than 100 people gathered outside and later sought clarity about communications from the school.

The board did not act on personnel matters during the open meeting. The agenda’s earlier closed session — which the board said covered anticipated litigation, existing litigation, student discipline and labor negotiations among other items — concluded with the district’s statement that “No action was taken that required public disclosure.” Speakers at the public‑comment period repeatedly requested transparency about the district’s process and whether student witnesses and other staff had been interviewed.

Speakers also urged the board to weigh the impact on students when considering personnel decisions involving Hinkle and LaRosa. Multiple speakers asked the board to \"reconsider the termination of head coach LaRosa\" and to allow Hinkle and other school leaders to remain in place while any investigations continue.","Dozens of students, parents and alumni addressed the board to oppose removal of Chino High athletic director Michael Hinkle and coach LaRosa after a drowning at a pool last summer, saying the coaches are central mentors to student athletes and that students who witnessed the event should have been fully interviewed.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6381245,"Chino Valley Unified reports midyear progress on two LCAP goals; technology refresh due in April",530,2168000,2698000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2128634-b0035097d0b0280595a611fb8d241e74&start=2168&end=2698","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2128634-b0035097d0b0280595a611fb8d241e74/thumbnail_2168000.jpg","/articles/6381245/California/Chino-Valley-Unified-reports-midyear-progress-on-two-LCAP-goals-technology-refresh-due-in-April","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6381245-06f1736e5471712902b8c4044b3e88a9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771103301&Signature=gUCXSHMZR89-tJKDIgHnIyb1vZp4dw4W~iGHT-NraLcH4Ybw~tgea0L0NgxBCvOV6DTeX6l-g4GU8ckWtjzV0O-QzKnnZJqS2hHBHGmDmhq7B~qaBISIwy92Yv-wyBjNr49-Wgj5EbrToNLOncNNXUeKl4CbQDCGRJLljCmOri2vxng7tnOaXpym86rjFGGdOVwuMV1HBXL3nlBnE9BvoYIboEPRqgwP~oOXIXzO4bySC4CiWU1pvYwCU84lD8vrB3xelXLPUI4DQf5mLeJs38B56rKth6BqH-QYY0CWmEg14~Fop80SDAM-FrulqCn1s8TJSnEVxNdXK5-ewfcnXg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Assistant Superintendent Luke Hackney told the Chino Valley Unified School District board on Jan. 16 that the district’s midyear Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) report shows progress on goals 1 and 2 and that a planned technology refresh will be completed by April 2025.

The midyear snapshot focused on local metrics for Goal 1 (teaching and learning environment) and Goal 2 (family and staff engagement), with five of six annual measurable outcomes for Goal 1 reported as met and multiple Goal 2 indicators described as met or in progress.

Hackney said the district reports that “100% of facilities received a good or higher rating as measured by the facilities inspection tool” for 2024–25 and that “all teachers have at least one computer or laptop provided that is 4 years old or newer,” with the technology refresh finishing in April. He also reported more than 5,500 student devices refreshed in kindergarten, fifth and ninth grades and roughly 300 teacher devices replaced so far this year.

Board members were given implementation-status tables showing budgeted expenditures, estimated actuals through midyear and an implementation-level column for each action tied to Goal 1. Hackney said the LCAP for the district contains four goals overall but that the presentation this month covered only goals 1 and 2 and their associated actions and metrics.

On outcomes tied to student engagement and success, Hackney said the graduation rate for the Class of 2024 increased and that year-end attendance rose by 1 percent. Chronic absenteeism decreased by 5.3 percent and suspension rates decreased (labeled “in progress” for continued attention). He noted the district’s reported high-school dropout rate declined by 2.33 percent and said that figure includes students who move out of state or country because the state requires districts to report such moves.

Board members asked clarifying questions during the presentation. One board member asked whether students who move out of state or country are counted as dropouts; Hackney answered, “Yes. That's a state requirement. We have to report that.”

Hackney walked the board through 14 actions supporting Goal 1 and additional actions for Goal 2, including family engagement centers, supplemental education and a Hope Resource Center serving families with basic necessities. He said implementation statuses range from “fully implemented” to “partially implemented,” with partial indicating work in progress to be completed by year end.

The district encouraged participation in the K–12 School Quality Survey, which Hackney said would open to families and staff the week following the meeting and be available via school websites and ParentSquare.

The presentation was delivered as an informational item; no action was taken by the board on the LCAP midyear report at the Jan. 16 meeting.","Assistant Superintendent Luke Hackney gave a midyear Local Control and Accountability Plan update on goals 1 and 2, reporting most local metrics met, a technology refresh scheduled for April 2025, and device deployments already completed for thousands of students.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6381230,"External audit: Chino Valley Unified receives unmodified opinions; Measure G construction spending found allowable",236,7252000,7488000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2128634-b0035097d0b0280595a611fb8d241e74&start=7252&end=7488","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2128634-b0035097d0b0280595a611fb8d241e74/thumbnail_7252000.jpg","/articles/6381230/California/External-audit-Chino-Valley-Unified-receives-unmodified-opinions-Measure-G-construction-spending-found-allowable","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6381230-75021bcd34c8d740da8b7250738fe0de/orig.mp4?Expires=1771103301&Signature=OTyW~2dT90EX5e3BTbXtPXsYbn~sVUMNELTI~vvtuS3Uw~n2mZjIXoW1efSJG3fRui3-LtXy960JnMQ3xJssURQAPS05cf1Gf22ButOiSYlpX2H65S0ORQmn8C5JgkO8b0tisGvmn~pW4G01XoKdJTkKhMIM~yZP0bVah3m21hceJDSFaMIg9sRsPDJ6740P0kxfsh6qeDLWzRH9GgfhaFnxufLC-~bVOdg5nZ1m7onThA7Wo6da15AWbchygSGF2BDjfLzVLOP7Rj1XU3HltxrD-xB7htDFhnfCk-4KTWiR8PVTd9yBFU5O1nRl9ojVqt009vc-Rz5MijNYpeSNhg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Scott Braddock, representing the district’s external audit firm, reported to the board that Chino Valley Unified’s 2023–24 annual audit received unmodified opinions across three audit areas: financial statements, federal awards and state compliance.

Braddock said that the auditors review internal controls over payroll, non‑payroll, capital assets and HR processes and that the procedures performed did not identify internal control deficiencies or instances of noncompliance in the audited areas. For federal awards, Braddock said the audit examined COVID‑19 Education Stabilization Fund grants and the Special Education Cluster; he reported no findings.

The external audit team also performed the Measure G (building fund) financial‑statement and performance audit. For the performance portion the auditors sampled building fund expenditures to verify they were permitted under the bond measure; Braddock reported no exceptions and called the audit “very clean.”

Board members asked no substantive follow‑up questions during the presentation and the reports were received as information.","External auditors reported unmodified (clean) opinions for the district’s financial statements, federal award programs and state compliance for fiscal year 2023–24; a separate Measure G building‑fund performance audit found sampled expenditures were allowable under the bond measure.","actionData","errors"]

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