BOUSD Board Meeting Report
September 8, 2022
Recognitions
Presentations
2021-22 Unaudited Actuals - Assistant Superintendent of Business Services reviewed what has changed since the budget adoption meeting. He went into detail on what unaudited actuals are and mentioned the year's highlights and challenges.
Counting Students ADA and Enrollment Update 2022-2023 - Superintendent Brinda Leon and Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Rick Champion discussed the current student enrollment at BOUSD and how it has dropped about 4%, which is lower than the average in Orange County. Mr. Champion mentioned that the missing students either attended another California public school, moved out-of-state or enrolled in private school.
Student Reports
• School is focused on representing PRIDE - Positive Attitude, and show Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Excellence, everyday, everywhere.
• Athletics have already begun with volleyball, flag football, cross country and cheer.
• ASB invited students who are new to Brea and the school for a meet and greet that included eating ice cream and playing games.
Brea Olinda High School - Audrie Pagano:
• BOHS hosted its annual Hello Dance! This year’s theme was The Wildcats Colorful Comeback in which students wore the same color from head to toe. Aside from an amazing DJ, we had a 360-degree camera, a photo backdrop, and a game room.
• Fall athletics are happening! Boys & girls cross country, boys water polo, girls golf, girls tennis, cheer and football.
• ASB is currently approving new and returning clubs and prepping for the multi-day Club Rush event in which students can explore and interact with any of the 86 clubs.
• The report ended on a positive note - Audrie mentioned the school is seeing increased amounts of participation and excitement towards extracurricular activities.
Brea Canyon High School - Sydney Zaizar & Sean Wallin:
• It was announced that BCHS had one of its biggest enrollments with 85 students. Because of the increased enrollment the Coyotes were introduced to the first-ever zero and 7th periods.
• The new HOWL Print Works Lab was highlighted, noting that students in the class are now working with Spyder Lab mentors to create their own designs on t-shirts, stickers, and 3-D printers, and even staying after school to become certified on the lab equipment.
• The always fun school tournaments are back in action with ping pong and Playstation's Rocket League.
• Thanks to a donation of six electric guitars from reggae band, Iya Terra, BCHS announced they are forming a guitar club.
Highlights
• Brea Junior High Principal Dr. Kelly Kennedy was recognized as she leaves Brea Olinda Unified School District after 27 years of service. Dr. Kennedy recently accepted the position of Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services at NOCROP. We would like to thank Dr. Kennedy for her hardwork and dedication she had for her students, staff and the district. Best of luck in your new endeavor!
School Safety
• The Board of Education approved the Titan HST Emergency Communication System from Titan Health & Securities Technologies, Inc., to provide Brea Olinda Unified School District with Online Communication Applications. The District will begin implementing its phased training immediately.
Facility Improvements
• Board of Education ratified expenditures for the purchase and installation of 24 classroom display (TV) units at Falcon Academy of Science and Technology.
• Board of Education approved the estimate from EKC Enterprises, Inc. for the installation of fiber optic cable and related materials to allow expansion of internet wireless services to the gymnasium at Brea Olinda High School for increased data coverage to accommodate the broadcast of games and to expand areas of the student lot and other adjoining areas were wireless service is non-existing and lack of signal strength.
• Board of Education ratified the estimate from Titan Air Conditioning, Inc. in the amount of approximately $30,000.00 for the removal and replacement of (2) air conditioning/heat pump units on both high school football field offices.
Upcoming Board Meetings
- Thursday, September 22 at 5:30 p.m. (Study Session)
- Thursday, October 13 at 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, October 27 at 5:30 p.m. (Study Session)
- Thursday, November 17 at 6:30 p.m.
- Monday, December 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Brea Olinda Unified School District
Email: communications@bousd.us
Website: bousd.us
Location: 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, CA, USA
Phone: 714-990-7800
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Twitter: @BreaOlindaUSD