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2 h 50 min · 24 public speakers

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Board unanimously adopts resolution affirming district facilities as safe haven for students, families 2:41:06

  • Several speakers at public comment asked the board to pass a resolution to make New Haven a safe haven, and others spoke on the proposed renaming of Cesar Chavez Middle School. 1:30:47
  • Asked for an update on the renaming, a speaker said the renaming committee would bring a recommendation to the board at the first June board meeting. 2:15:21
  • The board also adopted resolution number 064⁠-⁠2526 recognizing Pride Month, June 2026, on a 4 to 1 vote. 2:33:14
  • The board adopted resolution number 065⁠-⁠2526, affirming all district facilities and programs as a safe haven for students and families, and the motion passed unanimously. 2:41:06
Item by item (12)
  1. Opening and closed session report 15:27
    • The board reported that it took no action on closed session items 3A through 3D. 16:37
    • The board received one public comment via email for the meeting. 16:37
    • A land acknowledgment recognized the Ohlone people as the original stewards of the land. 1:20:49
  2. Public comment on non-agenda topics 1:21:36
    • A speaker at public comment thanked the district for helping make the first Punjabi graduation ceremony a reality. 1:22:16
    • A speaker at public comment said most staff at New Haven Academy had been involuntarily reassigned and asked the board for transparency, fairness and a review of how the decisions were made. 1:24:34
    • A speaker invited district families to Science in the Park, happening October 3rd at Cal State East Bay. 1:28:59
  3. Public comment on agenda items 1:30:28
    • Several speakers at public comment asked the board to rename Cesar Chavez Middle School in honor of a Punjabi human rights activist. 1:30:47
    • Several speakers at public comment raised concerns about the speed of the renaming process. 1:43:03
    • Several speakers at public comment asked the board to pass the Safe Haven resolution. 1:48:56
  4. Teachers association report 2:10:34
    • The teachers association's treasurer said the association had reached a tentative agreement on bargaining for the next 2 years, pending ratification by its membership and approval by the board. 2:10:52
    • The treasurer said the current state proposal shortchanges California schools by $3.9 billion. 2:14:00
  5. Middle school renaming update 2:15:21
    • A speaker said the survey had closed, the community forum was held Monday evening and the renaming committee would bring a recommendation to the first June board meeting. 2:15:30
    • A speaker asked how feedback was being captured from people not comfortable filling out surveys, and the staff member said that would have to be looked into. 2:16:50
  6. Board member reports 2:17:40
    • Trustees reported attending graduations and promotions, including the first Punjabi graduation. 2:17:47
    • The board's vice president said the decision to involuntarily reassign all but one of the teachers from New Haven Academy for the 2026⁠-⁠2027 school year was not one the board typically votes on and stated disagreement with it. 2:24:03
  7. Superintendent report 2:30:35
    • The superintendent thanked classified employees for Classified Employee Appreciation Week. 2:31:36
  8. Pride Month resolution 2:33:14
    • The resolution read aloud recognizes June as Pride Month and calls for the district to raise the rainbow pride flag at school sites and district locations throughout June. 2:37:29
    • A speaker questioned why Juneteenth was referenced in the resolution and said it should be its own resolution. 2:39:08
    • The motion passed 4 to 1. 2:41:06
  9. Safe haven resolution 2:41:06
    • A speaker said student safety is a priority for each member of the board and thanked those who collaborated on the resolution. 2:41:38
    • The motion passed unanimously. 2:42:44
  10. Contracts and instructional materials 2:42:44
    • The board considered an agreement for ASB Works software licenses, forensic science instructional materials for high school 2026⁠-⁠27 and a purchase of LaPierre Education Developing Decoders Book 2026⁠-⁠27. 2:42:44
    • Each motion passed. ~2:43:17
  11. Consent agenda 2:44:20
    • Trustee requests to staff 2:47:41
      • A speaker asked for a governance session in July on Robert's Rules of Order training. 2:47:52
      • Speakers asked staff to craft a separate Juneteenth resolution for approval at the first meeting in June. 2:48:19
      • The meeting adjourned at 8:33. 2:49:21

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    I actually— I have a discussion. Um, so I did not realize that Juneteenth was referenced in here, that should be its own resolution. I don't know why we're mixing it into June being Pride Month. That's just my question.Melanie Freeberg · Board Vice President2:39:08
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    Video: posted by the district as “Regular Board Meeting - Tuesday, May 19, 2026”