Jan. 13 UUSD board meeting

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A recap of the Jan. 13 Upland Unified School District board meeting:

1.2 Flag Salute

The flag salute was held by Upland Elementary school sixth-graders, Marrissa Wollenzier and David Diaz.

The students are part of "The Cubs" - a group of students that give the morning announcements and sell Popsicles on campus on Wednesdays. 

1.6 Delegations

Three residents approached the board with concerns over not having an elected school board official present during West End Selpa meetings.

West End Selpa works with parents, students, school districts and community agencies to provide support for the education of all students with disabilities.

2.0 Administrative Reports
2.1 Budget Update

Superintendent Gary Rutherford gave a presentation on the district's budget situation.

He discussed how the state budget is effecting the budgetary decisions being made within the district. He showed lists of possible reductions that could be made.

Comments, suggestions and questions can be sent to budget@upland.k12.ca.us

3.0 Consent Calendar

All items listed on the consent calendar were approved.

5.0 Curriculum and Instruction

5.1

Amy Monte, director of curriculum and instruction presented the Single Plan for Student Achievement for Baldy View, Cabrillo, Citrus, Foothill Knolls, Magnolia, Pepper Tree, Sierra Vista, Sycamore, Upland and Valencia Elementary Schools, Pioneer and Upland Junior High Schools, Hillside and Upland High Schools.

The item was approved by the board.

6.0 Business and Finance

Assistant Superintendent Steve Cary discussed the audit report for Options for Youth (6.1), the UUSD Community facilities district No. 2001-1 annual report (6.2) and the UUSD financing corporation annual meeting (6.3).

7.0 School Plants and Property

Assistant Superintendent  Steve Cary gave notice of completion of the new entry way and parking lot at the Upland High School campus.

The purchase of laptops and smart boards for 21st Century classrooms  was discussed. The money  used for the classrooms comes from Measure K, which was passed by Upland voters in 2008. Approximately $9,060 was saved on laptops and another $84,000 saved on smart boards.

The next school board meeting will be 7 p.m. Tuesday January 27 at Foothill Knolls Elementary School located at 1245 Veterans Court, Upland.













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