The Special Governing Board Meeting held on January 17, 2025, focused on critical personnel decisions and concluded with a vote regarding the interim superintendent's administrative leave. The meeting began with a motion to instruct the district's attorney to negotiate with potential candidates for an acting superintendent while the current interim superintendent is on administrative leave with pay.

During the voting process, Miss Jennifer Romero abstained from the vote, citing concerns about the situation. Miss Hernandez voted in favor, while Mister Nis Garcia also abstained, expressing disapproval of how the interim superintendent was placed on leave. Ultimately, the motion passed despite the abstentions.

Following the vote, the board announced that the next regular meeting would take place on February 6, 2025, at 5 PM in the Cartwright School District Governing Boardroom.

As the meeting approached adjournment, Miss Romero raised concerns about the previous day's board meeting, where she requested a call to the public that was not included in the agenda. She criticized the board president for what she described as intimidation tactics, referencing a heavy police presence during the meeting. Miss Romero emphasized the importance of allowing community voices to be heard and called for an apology from the board president.

The meeting concluded with a roll call vote for adjournment, with all present members voting in favor, despite the ongoing concerns raised by Miss Romero.