YUSHD GOVERNING BOARD MEETING AT A GLANCE

The governing board representing the Yuma Union High School District convened for its regular meeting on April 10. Here’s a look at what occurred.

Superintendent’s Report

During Superintendent Tim Brienza’s current events summary, he welcomed Bobby Lambert – executive director of human resources – to discuss the turnout for YUHSD’S third annual job fair, which took place on March 21.

About 86 applicants attended the event, which featured information from various departments across all YUHSD schools, and Lambert expressed, “We’re hoping to continue to do this.”

Brienza then segued to student council reports, which highlighted developments like Kofa High School’s Jr. High Leadership Conference, San Luis High School hosting the T-ball Special Olympics, Somerton High School’s March for a Good Cause Initiative, and Yuma High School’s Peach Fuzz volleyball match between juniors and seniors.

Action items

Later, the governing board voted on various action items, including approving classified hourly rates for summer learning.

“Once again, we’re going to be offering free summer learning to our students across the district from June 4th through the 21st, so these hourly rates will help support that summer learning,” Associate Superintendent Derek Bosch said before the board approved the recommendation.

Another item of note was the governing board voting to renew YUHSD’S intergovernmental agreement with AWC for dual credit.

“This allows us an opportunity to provide dual-enrollment opportunities for our students, and last year alone, we had over 2,000 students take advantage of that,” Brienza said of the initiative.

“Thanks to working with AWC, our teaching and learning team, and our campus leadership, we’ve had over 40 additional applications submitted to teach dual enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year,” Bosch added. “As a district, we’re really trying to expand those opportunities for our students.”

Regarding the matter, President Jacqueline Kravitz clarified, “Dual enrollment is when it’s taught by our teachers on our campuses, and the students get credit at both the collegiate and high school level.”

Afterward, Brienza formally recognized April as Month of the Military Child.

“April is the Month of the Military Child, and I think it’s important that we recognize this. It’s important to note the courage, perseverance, and tenacity demonstrated by our military-connected youth,” he said before reading a proclamation.