Rescue Union School District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes - Consent Agenda Items

Sep 13, 2026

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Rescue Union School District Board of Trustees regular meeting minutes from October 7, 2025 document the open session process, including how the public can participate in person or via Zoom. The minutes record call to order, roll call, and the lack of public comments on closed-session and open-session items. They summarize superintendent and school updates, acknowledgments of student and staff activities, and action items such as adoption of the agenda and approval of a Board proclamation.

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Pages55

Reading Time19 min

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Board Meeting Procedures

Public Comment and Closed Session

Open Session Highlights

Reports and Communication

Superintendent’s Report

Celebrating Excellence

California Phone-Free School Act

Constitution Day Observance

Curriculum and Instruction

RESCUE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT 2390 Bass Lake Road Rescue, CA 95672 (530) 677-4461 / FAX (530) 677-0719 [www.rescueusd.org](www.rescueusd.org) BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, October 7, 2025-6:30 p.m. Open Session Rescue District Office Board Room The Public’s health and wellbeing are the top priority for the Rescue Union School District Board of Trustees and all are urged to take all appropriate health safety precautions. To facilitate this process, there were two options to view and/or participate in this open session meeting: in person or via Zoom. DISTRICT MISSION Rescue Union School District, in partnership with families and the community, is dedicated to the success of every student by providing a challenging, comprehensive and quality education in a safe environment in which all individuals are respected, valued, connected and supported. PLEASE NOTE: These are provided as summary minutes. The audio recording of the meeting is available for review at: [http:/www.rescueusd.org/School-Board/Agendas](http:/www.rescueusd.org/School-Board/Agendas)–Minutes/index.html CALL TO ORDER: Board President called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. ROLL CALL: ✓ Michael Gordon, President ✓ Kim White, Vice President ✓ Michelle Bebout, Clerk ✓ Jamie Hunter, Member Michael Flaherty, Member ✓ Jim Shoemake, Superintendent and Board Secretary PUBLIC COMMENT: (Closed session agenda items only) There were no comments concerning items on the Closed Session agenda. CLOSED SESSION: The Board adjourned to closed session to discuss matters of personnel, security, negotiations, student discipline, litigation, or other matters as authorized by Government Code Sections 3549.1, 54956.9, 54956. 8, 54957, and 54957.6 and Education Code Sections 35146 and 48918. Conference with Labor Negotiator-Discussion with the District’s Superintendent, Jim Shoemake, and/or labor negotiators, Lisa Donaldson and Dustin Haley, regarding directions and issues in negotiations with Rescue Union Federation of Teachers (RUFT), California School Employees Association (CSEA), Confidential Staff, and Administrative Management. OPEN SESSION: Convened open session in the Boardroom at 6:34 p.m. Welcome-The Board president provided an introduction to Board meeting proceedings. Flag Salute-Board president led the flag salute. 1. Adoption of Agenda (Consideration for Action) Trustee White moved and Trustee Hunter seconded to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion passed 4-0 . REPORTS AND COMMUNICATION: Closed Session Report-The Board president stated there was no report from Closed Session. Superintendent’s Report-The Superintendent provided a district related presentation themed on the District’s Culture of Excellence and Continuous Improvement reaching students as well as staff-MVMS hosted a speaker from the Make Good choices program to much excitement. New staff training offeringsand resources are offered this school year and are well-received by RUSD employees. Elementary students are enjoying themselves at activities and in full enrichment classes across the District. There were no public comments. Celebrating Excellence-Green Valley Elementary School Principal, Michelle Winberg, provided a site Update with information on this year ’s site theme, adaptability, refining practices to improve results for all students. School events include assemblies, rallies and Veterans Day, Battle of the Books, class performances, and fun competitions such as the staff vs. 5th grade kickball game. They have broken school records this year with fund-raising. Principal Winberg talked about the growth of student support units with the Coordination of Services (COST) team, MTSS Tier teams, PBIS facilitators and guidance counselors which enable better relational connections and opens more creative, solutions-based discussions for performance and results optimization of faculty, staff and students. They are working on providi

FAQs

How can the public participate in the open session meeting?

The public can view and/or participate either in person or via Zoom.

Were there any public comments during the meeting?

The minutes state there were no public comments regarding the closed-session agenda, and there were no public comments during the general open-session portions mentioned.

What action did the Board take regarding the agenda and proclamation?

The Board approved the agenda as presented (motion passed 4-0) and approved the Board of Trustees Proclamation titled “Building a Culture of Excellence Grounded in a Culture of Caring” (motion passed 5-0).

Sep 13, 2026

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