March 12, 2013 Board Minutes - Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified ...

Board Minutes - 8 March 12, 2013
BOARD REPORT, Continued
4. Mrs. Carrie Buck was pleased to have visited a number of schools including Rio Vista and Ruby
Drive, mentioning in particular the stewardship campaign that is planned for March 23 by a local
church to do some beautification work on those campuses, and suggested that a letter of
appreciation be sent to the church. She enjoyed joining Mrs. Downey at a meeting with APLE
President Linda Manion and a number of teachers. She also visited Brookhaven, Golden,
Fairmont, and Rose Drive Elementary Schools. Mrs. Buck thoroughly enjoyed time getting to know
principals who are new to the district and seeing the positive impact of modernization on our
campuses. Mrs. Buck mentioned in particular Fairmont Elementary School’s Daily Café and Daily 5
programs which have do with reading and writing. Mrs. Buck attended a Business Booster Club
meeting at El Camino Real High School and indicated an alumnus had shared his success story
with current students. She appreciated the opportunity to attend a recent Superintendent’s
Community Advisory Council meeting, participated in Woodsboro Elementary School’s Read
Across America event, attended instrumental music and choir concerts, and met with the student
council for Glenview Elementary School. In addition, Mrs. Buck attended Valencia High School’s IB
orientation and also had opportunity to visit a college prep school in Los Angeles; the difference
was astounding. She is so appreciative of the opportunities our students are provided, the
technology made available to students, and the caliber of programs and staff in the district. In
conclusion, Mrs. Buck indicated she would be participating in the ShamRock ‘n Run 5K event
sponsored by the REACH Foundation on Sunday, March 17, 2013.
5. Mrs. Carol Downey enjoyed the opportunity to meet with APLE President Linda Manion and a
number of teachers. She was also pleased to have attended the Reflections Showcase and
commented on the level of talent exhibited by district students. Mrs. Downey attended the Yorba
Linda Chamber of Commerce breakfast and expressed appreciation for the Superintendent’s
presentation at the event. She also attended several musical concerts and participated in
Woodsboro Elementary School’s Read Across America event. In addition, Mrs. Downey shared
that she had served as a waiter at Placentia Library’s recent Author’s Luncheon event featuring
author Dean Koontz.
ADJOURNMENT
Time: 9:37 p.m.
Mrs. Carol Downey, President, adjourned the March 12, 2013 meeting of the Board of Education at
9:37 p.m.
Action: Carried
Motion: Mrs. Karin Freeman
Ayes: 5 Second: Mr. Eric Padget
Noes: 0
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING
March 26, 2013