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Mountain View Whisman School District board meeting, Apr 16, 2026

2 h 35 min · 2 public speakers

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What happened at this meeting

Board approves second amendment to German School of Silicon Valley lease 2:16:59

  • The board heard a discussion-only presentation on the MVWSD Way, which a district director described as a synthesis of research-based instructional practices that is evolving based on the district's work with Orenda. 1:24:48
  • The board moved to a discussion item on a solar update, with no action to be taken. 1:52:38
  • In separate unanimous votes, the board approved a second amendment to a lease agreement, a declaration of need for fully qualified educators and a resolution supporting the recognition of Arab American Heritage Month. 2:17:17

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Item by item (13)
  1. Opening and agenda approval 0:09
    • The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM in the boardroom at 1400 Montecito Avenue. 0:09
    • Vice President Henry was reported absent and expected to join shortly. 0:33
    • The agenda was approved unanimously with Vice President Henry absent. 2:35
  2. School showcase 2:35
    • The principal of Montaloma Elementary said the school held a celebration for its military students and that 55 students belong to the Moffett Field community. 3:36
    • Students said RAD stands for Recess Activity Director and that RAD leaders help organize recess games and help students solve problems. 7:21
    • A staff member said the program is sustained through follow-up with teachers and periodic check-ins and surveys with student leaders. 11:44
  3. Closed session 13:44
    • No one spoke on the closed session agenda, and the board recessed to closed session at 6:18 PM and reconvened in open session at 7:10 PM. 17:43
  4. Consent agenda 1:10:53
    • A speaker at public comment said the fiber optics replacement was about a $2 million project and suggested the board look at pulling the elementary schools from the schematic design. 1:11:30
    • The speaker also raised a change order on outdoor learning tied to pipes buried under the ground. 1:13:00
    • The consent agenda passed unanimously. 1:14:25
  5. Communications and superintendent report 1:14:25
    • William Lambert said the CHAC was close to closing and had received a grant from Santa Clara County, so the district will receive some money. 1:14:46
    • The superintendent described a training day with Orenda on the MVUSD Way and a district-wide film contest screening that showcased 16 short films. 1:15:49
  6. Public comment on non-agenda items 1:17:59
    • A speaker at public comment described a community grants program offering a total of $3.2 million for all-electric facilities upgrades, with $2.2 million allocated to projects led by schools. 1:19:39
    • Another speaker at public comment questioned a focus on the floor and the ceiling and said many students are years behind the standard. 1:22:07
  7. MVWSD Way instructional framework 1:24:48
    • A district director said the standards-aligned element was revised to align every objective to the rigor of the California State Standards, based on learning with Orenda. 1:28:53
    • Devon Conley asked how the MVWSD Way would be reflected in school site plans, and a staff member said the site plans would show focused work on standards-aligned core instruction. 1:35:23
    • One board member said grade-level collaboration on essential standards is years worth of work and asked for more reports on how it is rolling out. 1:45:09
  8. Solar program update 1:51:37
    • William Lambert asked whether the district was on track to meet the break-even point, recalled as about 15 years, that was estimated when the solar arrays were installed. 2:04:15
    • William Lambert asked whether the district was on track for its estimated 15-year break-even point, and the presenter said yes. 2:04:15
    • After Devon Conley asked about electric vehicle chargers, a staff member said charging is free to teachers and staff during the school day and charged at the district's rate after hours. ~2:10:15
  9. Second amendment to lease agreement 2:14:02
    • A district staff member said the amendment sets rent at $2 million a year, gives the German School of Silicon Valley the first 5 years for stability and then allows the district to give a 3-year notice if it needs the school back. 2:14:29
    • Devon Conley noted that the lease had been agendized in closed session previously. 2:16:10
    • The board unanimously approved the second amendment to the lease agreement with the German School of Silicon Valley for 310 Easy Street. 2:16:59
  10. Declaration of need for educators 2:17:17
    • The superintendent said the annual declaration must be in place in the event the district needs to issue emergency credentials, which it was not anticipating. 2:17:32
    • Devon Conley asked about an update, and the superintendent said a staffing update would likely come at the last meeting in May or the meeting in June. 2:18:33
    • The board unanimously approved the declaration of need for fully qualified educators for the 2026⁠-⁠27 school year. 2:18:53
  11. Arab American Heritage Month resolution 2:19:05
    • The superintendent presented the resolution in honor of Arab American Heritage Month. 2:19:20
    • Board members then read the resolution aloud in a choral reading. 2:20:28
    • The board unanimously approved Resolution Number 01041626 supporting the recognition of National Arab American Heritage Month. 2:20:15
  12. Board and staff updates 2:27:40
    • William Lambert said a district moot court team was going to UCLA Law School to compete in the state moot court competition. 2:28:01
    • Devon Conley said four bills the board had supported by letter, AB 225, AB 2514, AB 2149 and AB 2202, made it through committee. 2:30:35
    • The superintendent said the district is likely to engage a consultant on AV growth projections and that a contract would come to the board soon. 2:32:10
  13. Future agendas and adjournment 2:33:41
    • Devon Conley said a resolution on technology use in the district may come to the board, hopefully in May. 2:33:53
    • The meeting adjourned at 8:35 PM, and the next regular meeting was scheduled for April 30th, 2026. 2:34:10

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