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Key votes and outcomes (motions and vote tallies read into the record):

- Proclamation: National School Counseling Week (Feb. 3–7, 2025) — motion moved by Mr. Naugh and seconded by Mr. Cervantes; approved 5–0.

- Resolution 2024–2025-36: Recognize February as Career and Technical Education Month — motion moved by Mr. Nott and seconded by Mr. Cruz; approved 5–0.

- Public hearing and ratification of the tentative agreement between the district and Associated Chino Teachers (effective July 1, 2024) — after a brief public hearing, the board moved to ratify the tentative agreement; motion recorded as moved by Mr. Knott and seconded by Mr. Cervantes; approved 5–0.

- Increase to district maximum annual contribution for health and welfare benefits and one-time off-schedule payment for 2024–25: The board approved increasing the district cap on health and welfare benefits and providing a one-time payment of $1,350 for certain employees; motion moved by Mr. Naum and seconded by Mr. Monroe; approved 5–0. District staff clarified the one-time payment is subject to payroll taxes.

- Addendums to executive cabinet employment contracts (deputy superintendent, associate superintendent—business services, assistant superintendents): The board approved multiple contract addenda that increased the health and welfare cap to $11,350 effective July 1, 2024 and provided one-time off-schedule payments to align with bargaining unit terms. The motion passed 4–1; one board member voiced objection to extending multi-year contract terms.

- Compensation increase for the Board of Education — 5% increase effective Jan. 17, 2025: motion moved by Mr. Na and seconded by Mr. Monroe; approved 5–0. Board members explained state Education Code requires an explicit vote and said members may opt to decline or return compensation if desired.

- Consent items and other routine business: approved 5–0.

Board members registered votes using their electronic system; the meeting included technical issues during roll call but the record shows the tallies cited above. Several votes were presented as routine and passed without extended discussion; the executive contract addendums drew the lone dissenting vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","CVUSD Meeting of the Board of Education January 16, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the Jan. 16 meeting the board ratified a teachers’ tentative agreement, approved an increase to the district health benefits cap and several executive contract addenda, and approved a 5% compensation increase for board members. Most motions passed unanimously; one executive 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},6381242,"External auditors give Chino Valley Unified a clean opinion for 2023–24; Measure G spending found allowable",76,7596000,7672000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2128633-828346f1bdfae9905dc4a7c4bb7d52b0&start=7596&end=7672","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2128633-828346f1bdfae9905dc4a7c4bb7d52b0/thumbnail_7596000.jpg","/articles/6381242/California/External-auditors-give-Chino-Valley-Unified-a-clean-opinion-for-202324-Measure-G-spending-found-allowable","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6381242-da419247c9d56cd29c4177b10433bcb1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771040212&Signature=Af51jDuqqq5h1vcjYhdDvF2tZZM4Nhts~gW1240FKHcg1DTTOuzdH0Da1B9lXPKE1aRAkU~5eNeoQ-T3pjQqBi2Icrm0kTpGfaBWHcA4EuOkwVFvAeZI4vD68Udj-fGomm2TPik27Nl2uqtfh-Xc4v5wsv-1wlA9ILqYb6RKQn6ALNedOwub3F2x~k6gxf1yM7c8zdYlthiRzBXZg47sEDjNM4O553QLBMTfOmAajvpUPTKmaklhKcHylXC0iuLv2uXwNDvD-KZGB2joRJ8u9preGIp~kB4j6EtaRirpDiebeZs0swR8Ae~Kr20FfmCRtcdzad1FeHmbzqL5Mcw9dQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Chino Valley Unified School District’s external auditors reported unmodified opinions for the 2023–24 fiscal year and found no internal control deficiencies or instances of noncompliance, the district announced at its Jan. 16 board meeting.

Scott Braddock of the audit firm Ed Bailey presented results noting unmodified opinions — the audit equivalent of a clean opinion — on the district’s financial statements, federal award programs and state compliance areas. “An unmodified opinion is essentially a clean audit opinion,” Braddock told the board.

Auditors said they examined federal programs including education stabilization funds tied to COVID-19 and the special education cluster and found no compliance exceptions. The annual audit also included a performance audit of Measure G, the district’s bond building fund; auditors tested a sample of bond-funded expenditures and reported the sampled items were allowable under the bond measure and appropriate for the listed projects.

No audit findings were reported to the board at the meeting. Board members thanked the auditor and district staff for completing the review.","The district’s external auditors reported unmodified (clean) opinions on financial statements, federal awards and state compliance for 2023–24 and found Measure G bond expenditures tested were allowable.",{"_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},6381246,"Chino Valley Unified reports midyear LCAP progress; technology refresh and device counts highlighted",227,4573000,4800000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2128633-828346f1bdfae9905dc4a7c4bb7d52b0&start=4573&end=4800","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2128633-828346f1bdfae9905dc4a7c4bb7d52b0/thumbnail_4573000.jpg","/articles/6381246/California/Chino-Valley-Unified-reports-midyear-LCAP-progress-technology-refresh-and-device-counts-highlighted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6381246-421c87d6baab602c6cc851c5d8209987/orig.mp4?Expires=1771040212&Signature=neitv19e9fU8JnWPZHvCsmxTC90RYDXYoMF49k8Faf0v24hrzIPIPIYEqLHPXHSuVgRnvKurddIW5rHBuy0GgtIxYZDXdgWn3yZQChF64AVCYjnSdee4lIoBwcAQ7HgA42e3HbqCKv0S~C6mJa2dM8C-Xz7RbsXJG3PTtW1gIashkklfGe~SpO8N1Zh3NDM1fkpZVvJk1PnPEcLsVl-CYs2h9JATqMy3GFF-hp-oqCO3Eitcm81p9N-PTIZ5203C2~8-6ytkehmy9AZpehWpvfxsSNJsxTyjW6nOxbja4SoxN0y-HCs2~8XM9UhZJkPFvc5U4EAJRnaB-41EZefCDA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chino Valley Unified School District staff presented a midyear update on the district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) to the Board of Education on Jan. 16, reporting progress on two of four LCAP goals.

Luke Hackney, presenting the update, told the board the LCAP’s Goal 1 measures — focused on high-quality teaching and learning environments — show most annual measurable outcomes are met or in progress. He said the district will complete a technology refresh by April 2025 and noted the district had refreshed more than 5,500 student devices this year for kindergarten, fifth- and ninth-grade students and refreshed 300 teacher devices so far. “We will meet this outcome in April when the refresh is complete,” Hackney said.

Hackney reported 100% of district facilities reviewed received a “good or higher” rating on Williams site reviews, and the district is above state and county averages for teachers with clear teaching credentials. For LCAP Goal 2 — family and community engagement — Hackney said year-end attendance has improved and suspension rates were decreasing, with some metrics still “in progress.” He noted the district’s K–12 school quality survey would open the following Monday and urged families to participate.

The presentation listed multiple LCAP actions and budgeted expenditures, noting 14 actions for Goal 1 and several for Goal 2, with implementation statuses of “fully implemented” or “partially implemented” where appropriate. The report named programs including a family engagement center, supplemental education interventions such as credit recovery, a Hope Resource Center providing basic necessities, a foster youth counselor, and a community day school at Chino Valley Learning Academy.

Board members asked a clarification about state reporting of dropouts and out-of-state moves; Hackney said districts must report students who move out of state as dropouts under state reporting rules. No board vote was required for the informational update.","District staff presented a midyear Local Control and Accountability Plan update reporting progress on goals related to teaching quality, facilities, technology refresh and student engagement.",{"_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},6381252,"Don Lugo families protest hiring decision, back assistant Daniel Fierro for head coach job",91,2159000,2250000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2128633-828346f1bdfae9905dc4a7c4bb7d52b0&start=2159&end=2250","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2128633-828346f1bdfae9905dc4a7c4bb7d52b0/thumbnail_2159000.jpg","/articles/6381252/California/Don-Lugo-families-protest-hiring-decision-back-assistant-Daniel-Fierro-for-head-coach-job","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6381252-00f8988830bd5e70aad0985091383e1d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771040212&Signature=YEdcrKzMhQ6Mm-8NrNqqxU4DfGV8ED4426c1SQruVuysKcudfFVF-h~DYp4E3lXGlsVQ2iTTdIoOSZeg5W7CoH9DJtQPBnqIjI~FZkN-TfEQBvz6lz~7BWbs62Ml-~qCWnuv3XUByJ1NgpnZ7fbsF6S06UBj5pBALxbL9gdKroVkwXveDqKPlThzVFe-Zi8J0gINJu3oBigPSAtcJoOb0KUeZPBrFtw5XbY8x8ZWNY9ZDPR0w6UUBdL5xYDXBt~lvVuML-lF7tLuqIn5oSa7wLtRkXGrvJDO8P25HXBih~Yj7z-j5o-eBZmpkFMcY16asFXdkUNYxn~mFa~jAXeKtw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parents and players at Don Lugo High School told the Chino Valley Unified Board on Jan. 16 they were disappointed and alarmed after the school appointed a different coach rather than promoting assistant coach Daniel Fierro to head coach.

Several speakers said Fierro — described in public comments as a 15-year varsity-level coach and offensive coordinator — led back-to-back league championships and helped multiple players win college scholarships. “With coach Fierro as our assistant head coach and offensive coordinator, we won league championships back to back these past seasons,” said Raul Magadan, an upcoming junior and football player at Don Lugo. Magadan said many players and parents expected Fierro to be promoted after the previous head coach resigned and that the choice to appoint another coach had left families “not happy with this decision.”

Jacob Silphy, another Don Lugo player, said the coaching staff had built a family atmosphere and that players were discussing quitting after the hiring decision. The speakers asked the board and district to consider player buy-in and continuity when approving site-level coaching hires.

Board members did not take public action on the Don Lugo staffing decision at the Jan. 16 meeting. Angela Romero, a parent who addressed the meeting, urged the board to listen to players’ preferences and noted the importance of coaches whom students trust. The district did not provide a formal rationale for the principal’s selection during the public session.","Parents and players at Don Lugo High said the principal passed over internal candidate Daniel Fierro for head coach, and warned the decision could prompt players to quit and harm the program.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6381256,"Chino Valley Unified parents, students press board over personnel decisions at Chino High after summer pool death",796,876000,1672000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2128633-828346f1bdfae9905dc4a7c4bb7d52b0&start=876&end=1672","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2128633-828346f1bdfae9905dc4a7c4bb7d52b0/thumbnail_876000.jpg","/articles/6381256/California/Chino-Valley-Unified-parents-students-press-board-over-personnel-decisions-at-Chino-High-after-summer-pool-death","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6381256-a2e374c498039027bd4c63256a543e9f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771040212&Signature=DhL4ZQK4kR9GauJebVP1mkwylRmYBvtMolLS3i1DAyh5CNWn7BguXwuHs-PeZYERN-v~J73Y01kQ3Lg0bC7AYC0bSVms3Gcm3eRAkhiPkcgYuGr2NRHx55VhYYe5w0Jsn48lP6uyOMRMS-F2mzW0fho58NsPOPtZ7DpW5n7BfVyTt0T2n9igtBsmM7UbOWbAhXQbleAdFmZU1g3pJ8bzdvQ5TlTwdrXgCJJA1zpE~oI6oe~16u3I5l8pjjRR3ivCj3slvLwMAd2YF48g78rbhMoX6BK-uc8FuPzA0sOWbLHObU7MP3EaRWahAoztQkvzHTYB6ZugcRVWMnbRUTTlsw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of students, parents and community members urged the Chino Valley Unified School District Board of Education on Jan. 16 to reconsider recent personnel actions affecting Chino High School athletic staff after a student died in a pool incident last summer.

Supporters of athletic director Mr. Hinkle and Chino High football coach Mr. LaRosa filled the public comment period and described both men as longtime mentors. “He is actually the reason why I transferred to Chino High School in the first place,” said Cecil Hall, a Chino High senior and captain of the tennis team, praising Hinkle’s role in his athletic and academic development. Several other students echoed that Hinkle and LaRosa provided stability, oversight and mentoring for athletes.

The speakers said the district has not shared details of its personnel decisions with the school community and asked the board to weigh the effect of staff departures on students. “Firing someone may feel like action, but it’s not a solution,” said Scott Rosen, a district teacher of 26 years, arguing the students would be harmed by losing established coaches and athletic leadership. Multiple parents and students told the board they believed the district had not interviewed eyewitnesses to the June incident; Luke Sam, a Chino High junior, said district staff “did not ever actually speak to” some students who were at the pool.

Board President Shaw and Superintendent Enfield said personnel matters were handled in closed session earlier and that no action requiring public disclosure was announced at the reconvened meeting. The board convened in closed session from 4:25 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. on items that included public employee discipline, student discipline and anticipated litigation; the public agenda noted “No action was taken that required public disclosure.”

Several speakers asked the district to publish investigation findings or to review the process that led to the personnel decisions. “For 30 years he’s been here — to do something for that long you really have to care about it,” said Amado Soma Haul, a freshman and multi-sport athlete, referring to Hinkle. Pastor Valdez, speaking as a parent, said the community had relied on the administrators and asked the board to remember their effect on students before making personnel decisions.

The board did not take any public vote on the personnel matters during the open meeting. Board members repeatedly emphasized limits on what they could disclose when personnel or student confidentiality or pending legal matters are involved. Several board members thanked speakers and said they heard the community’s concerns.

The meeting record shows the board received 18 requests to speak during public comment; the portion addressing Chino High athletics drew the largest in-person turnout of the evening. Beyond comments, the board made no public motion or vote regarding the Chino High athletic staff during the Jan. 16 session.

The issue is expected to remain a matter of public interest in upcoming meetings and in communications between the district and families, but the transcript and meeting minutes provide no new public findings from the district investigation.","Dozens of students, parents and community members urged the Chino Valley Unified School District Board to reconsider recent personnel actions involving Chino High coaches and the school’s athletic director following a fatal incident last summer.","actionData","errors"]

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