Riverside Unified School District public meetings in 2025

Board of Education Regular Meeting 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing

The Rocklin Unified Board of Education holds a regular meeting with a closed session at 3:30 PM for legal, personnel, and labor negotiation matters, followed by an open session at 6:30 PM. The open session includes recognitions of a family, an employee, AFJROTC color guard, student board representatives, and the Rocklin Chamber of Commerce. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Closed session topics: litigation, employee discipline/dismissal/release, labor negotiations, and superintendent performance evaluation
• Recognition of Zargar/Mohammadi family as RUSD Family Partners in Education
• Recognition of Rocklin High School custodian Herbert Jimenez for 19 years of service
• Recognition of AFJROTC School Board Color Guard for 2024-25
• Recognition of student board representatives for 2024-25

The Board of Education unanimously approved the dismissal and release of two classified employees during a closed session. In open session, the Board approved a consent agenda including personnel reports, bill warrants, and budget transfer resolutions.

• Approved issuance of charges for dismissal and immediate unpaid suspension of one classified employee (5-0)
• Approved release of one classified probationary employee (5-0)
• Approved Certificated and Management Personnel Report (5-0)
• Approved Classified Personnel Report (5-0)
• Approved Bill Warrant Report (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 24-25-27 for temporary interfund transfers of special or restricted fund monies (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-25-28 authorizing end-of-year budget transfers (5-0)
• Approved RUSD Study Session and Regular Board Meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Education Study Session, 4:00 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677

The Rocklin Unified School District Board of Education holds a study session. The only substantive item is a discussion of one-time facilities projects, but the agenda provides no details on scope or cost. All other items are procedural: public access, call to order, roll call, pledge, and adjournment.

• Study session on one-time facilities projects (no specifics provided)

The Board of Education conducted a study session to discuss one-time facilities projects. No formal actions or votes were recorded during this session.

Board of Education Regular Meeting 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing

The Rocklin Unified School District Board of Education will meet in closed session at 5:30 PM to discuss litigation, labor negotiations, evaluate the superintendent, and consider an assistant principal appointment. Open session at 6:30 PM will include recognitions and a report on closed session actions, with no major policy decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (Gov. Code 54956.9)
• Closed session: labor negotiation discussions with district representatives (Gov. Code 54957.6)
• Closed session: performance evaluation of Superintendent Roger Stock (Gov. Code 54957)
• Recognition of Ruhkala Elementary as a 2025 California Distinguished School
• Introduction of Theresa Prestedge as Assistant Director, Special Education and Support Programs (effective July 1, 2025)

The Board approved the 2026-2027 186-day school year calendar and several operational contracts, including LED lighting for Whitney High School and portable classrooms for Twin Oaks Elementary. Personnel actions included the appointment of a new Assistant Principal for Rocklin High School and the release of one classified employee.

• Approved 2026-2027 186-day school year district calendar (5-0)
• Approved Whitney High School exterior LED lighting replacement contract (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Mobile Modular for Twin Oaks Elementary portable classrooms (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Bonnie Robbins as Assistant Principal, Rocklin High School (Closed Session)
• Approved appointment of Kari Auwae as Program Specialist II (Closed Session)
• Voted to release one classified employee from their position (Closed Session)
• Approved Resolution 24-25-26 to establish Student Activity Special Revenue Fund (5-0)
• Approved contract with Catalyst Family, Inc. for Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (5-0)

Board of Education Regular Meeting 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing

The Rocklin Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with closed session discussions on a personnel appointment for Assistant Director of Special Education, anticipated litigation, employee discipline, and labor negotiations. In open session, the board will recognize a family partner in education and an employee, and introduce new principals at Rocklin High School and Valley View Elementary School (already approved on March 19). The agenda is largely procedural with no public action items on contracts or budgets.

• Closed session: Public employee appointment for Assistant Director, Special Education and Support Programs
• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated/existing litigation
• Closed session: Public employee discipline/dismissal/release
• Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators
• Introduction of Michael Pappas as Rocklin High School principal and Kaili Bray as Valley View Elementary principal (both effective July 1, 2025)

The Board of Education unanimously appointed a new Assistant Director of Special Education and introduced new principals for Rocklin High School and Valley View Elementary. A series of consent calendar items including personnel reports and facility contracts were approved via a single motion.

• Approved appointment of Theresa Prestedge as Assistant Director, Special Education (Unanimous)
• Introduced Michael Pappas as new Principal, Rocklin High School
• Introduced Kaili Bray as new Principal, Valley View Elementary School
• Approved Change Order with Alessandro Electric Inc. for Transportation Bus EV Infrastructure Installation Phase II A Project (5-0)
• Approved Contract Amendment One with Amergis Educational Staffing Inc. for vacant Special Education positions (5-0)
• Approved University of Massachusetts Global Clinical Fieldwork Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Jessup University MOU for Student Teaching (5-0)
• Approved revised job descriptions for Systems Engineers and Data, Integration, and Analytics Specialist (5-0)

Board of Education Regular Meeting 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing

The Rocklin Unified School District Board of Education will hold a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation, employee discipline, labor negotiations, and the appointment of principals for Rocklin High School and Valley View Elementary. The open session will include recognitions for a family partner and an employee, and a consent agenda to approve March 5 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated/existing litigation
• Closed session: public employee discipline/dismissal/release
• Closed session: conference with labor negotiators
• Closed session: public employee appointment for principals at Rocklin High and Valley View Elementary
• Consent agenda: approval of March 5, 2025 board meeting minutes

The Board unanimously appointed Michael Pappas and Kaili Bray as principals. The Board also approved several consent calendar items, including transportation contracts and asphalt projects. Superintendent Stock addressed concerns regarding the reduction of intervention services following the end of COVID-recovery funding.

• Approved appointment of Michael Pappas as Principal of Rocklin High School (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Kaili Bray as Principal of Valley View Elementary School (Unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment for Special Education and Homeless and Foster Youth Transportation with Heart of Gold Medical Transport, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Summer 2025 Asphalt Projects contract with JB Bostick Company (5-0)
• Approved Will Serve Letter for College Park South (5-0)
• Approved grant agreement and contract with Vanden Bos Electric, Inc. for electric bus charging infrastructure (5-0)
• Approved Certificated, Management, and Classified Personnel Reports (5-0)
• Approved Bill Warrant Report and Donations (5-0)

Board of Education Regular Meeting 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing

The Rocklin Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a closed session at 5:30 PM to discuss anticipated litigation, public employee discipline/dismissal/release, and labor negotiations. The open session beginning at 6:30 PM includes recognition of a parent and an employee, public comment, and a consent calendar to approve prior meeting minutes. No specific policy changes or financial actions are on the agenda beyond routine procedural items.

• Closed session on anticipated litigation (Gov. Code 54956.9)
• Closed session on public employee discipline/dismissal/release (Gov. Code 54957)
• Closed session on labor negotiations with Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, and Associate Superintendent as representatives
• Recognition of Janell Smith as Family Partner in Education for her support of student at Victory High School
• Recognition of Angie Rathe, library clerk at Twin Oaks Elementary, for literacy initiatives

The Board of Education approved the declaration of open enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year. Several personnel actions were decided in closed session, including the release of multiple employees. The Board also approved resolutions regarding the release of short-term and temporary certificated employees.

• Approved Declaration of Open Enrollment for 2025-2026 School Year (5-0)
• Approved release of Bryan Pfitzer from administrative position to RSP Teacher for 2025-2026 (Unanimous)
• Approved release of three Classified employees (Unanimous)
• Approved non-reelection of three Certificated employees (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-25-22 to release short-term employees (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-25-17 to release temporary certificated employees (5-0)
• Approved Certificated and Management Personnel Report (5-0)
• Approved Classified Personnel Report (5-0)

Board of Education Regular Meeting 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing

The Rocklin Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a closed session to discuss pending litigation (PERB and Superior Court cases), employee discipline, and labor negotiations. The public open session includes recognitions for a parent volunteer and an employee, plus a consent calendar approving previous meeting minutes. No major policy decisions or financial contracts are on the agenda.

• Closed session on litigation: PERB Case SA-CE-3136-E and Placer County Superior Court Case S-CV-0052605
• Closed session on public employee discipline/dismissal/release
• Closed session on labor negotiations with district representatives
• Recognition of Lyndsey Wagner as Ruhkala Elementary parent volunteer
• Recognition of Valerie Koehler, Granite Oaks Middle School teacher

The Board of Education approved the revised 2024-25 and the new 2025-26 regular meeting schedules. The Board also approved the revised 2025-2026 District Detailed School Year Calendar. No actions were taken during the closed session.

• Approved Revised 2024-25 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Schedule (4-0)
• Approved 2025-26 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Schedule (4-0)
• Approved Revised 2025-2026 District Detailed School Year Calendar (4-0)
• Approved RUSD Regular Board Meeting Minutes (4-0)
• Approved RUSD Special Board Meeting Minutes (4-0)

Board of Education Special Meeting, Closed Session, 5:30 P.M. RUSD Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677

The Board of Education is meeting in closed session to discuss legal and personnel matters. The session includes conferences with legal counsel and labor negotiators, as well as discussions regarding employee discipline, dismissal, or release.

• Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated and existing litigation
• Discussion of public employee discipline, dismissal, or release
• Conference with labor negotiators

The Board of Education met in closed session to discuss litigation, employee discipline, and labor negotiations. No action was taken during the closed session.

Board of Education Regular Meeting 6:30 P.M., Board Room, 2615 Sierra Meadows Dr., Rocklin, CA 95677 and Virtual Live Stream for Public Viewing

The Rocklin Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting including a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation, employee discipline/dismissal/release, and labor negotiations. The open session includes special recognitions for the Dettner family as Partners in Education and retiring educator Kathie Nevins, followed by a consent calendar and public comment.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation
• Closed session: public employee discipline/dismissal/release
• Closed session: conference with labor negotiators
• Recognition of Whitney High School's Dettner family as RUSD Family Partners in Education
• Recognition of Kathie Nevins, retiring after 24 years at Rocklin Alternative Education Center

The Board of Education approved the Annual Developer Fee Report for 2023-2024 and the 2024-25 School Plans for Student Achievement and School Accountability Report Cards. Several consent items, including field trips and a personnel report, were also approved. No action was taken during the closed session.

• Approved Annual (2023-2024) Developer Fee Report (5-0)
• Approved 2024-25 School Plans for Student Achievement and 2023-24 School Accountability Report Cards (5-0)
• Approved Classified Personnel Report (5-0)
• Approved Bill Warrant Report (5-0)
• Approved Donations (5-0)
• Approved Quarterly Report on Williams Uniform Complaints (5-0)
• Approved two Out of State Field Trips (5-0)
• Approved Agreement and Stipulation for Expulsion (5-0)