Leggett Valley Unified School District

Dear Leggett Valley Unified School District Community, Superintendent Sierra Lahera is currently on a leave of absence. Joanie Potter has agreed to serve as interim superintendent immediately, supporting staff and helping us as we prepare for the start of the school year. Joanie retired from Laytonville Unified School District in 2022 after serving the district for 39 years in various roles, including superintendent. She also served as the LVUSD interim superintendent in the Spring of 2023. On Thursday, August 1, 2024, in a Special Board Meeting of the Leggett Valley Unified School District, board members accepted public comment and discussed possible ways to get students back to school on the Whale Gulch School campus. As a result of the meeting and a unified desire to welcome students back to Whale Gulch School, the board directed district staff to explore insurance options further. Additionally, they instructed staff to devise a plan to open with an alternative learning program that would allow Whale Gulch students to start instruction as planned on August 19 while district staff simultaneously troubleshoot the insurance issue and check out building access options, including the possibility of placing pre-approved DSA buildings on campus. As a next step, Joanie Potter and district staff will work with the Whale Gulch school community as we move forward. Please feel free to reach out if you need assistance or to talk to someone about your concerns. Joanie Potter may be reached via email, joaniepotter@leggett.k12.ca.us or by calling the district office at 707 925-6285. Your school board maintains its commitment to serving the Leggett Valley Unified School District students and families. Sincerely, Jessica Roemer and Jennifer Parent Jessica Roemer, LVUSD Board President and Jennifer Parent, LVUSD Board Member

Dear Leggett Valley Unified School District Community, Superintendent Sierra Lahera is currently on a leave of absence. Joanie Potter has agreed to serve as interim superintendent immediately, supporting staff and helping us as we prepare for the start of the school year. Joanie retired from Laytonville Unified School District in 2022 after serving the district for 39 years in various roles, including superintendent. She also served as the LVUSD interim superintendent in the Spring of 2023. On Thursday, August 1, 2024, in a Special Board Meeting of the Leggett Valley Unified School District, board members accepted public comment and discussed possible ways to get students back to school on the Whale Gulch School campus. As a result of the meeting and a unified desire to welcome students back to Whale Gulch School, the board directed district staff to explore insurance options further. Additionally, they instructed staff to devise a plan to open with an alternative learning program that would allow Whale Gulch students to start instruction as planned on August 19 while district staff simultaneously troubleshoot the insurance issue and check out building access options, including the possibility of placing pre-approved DSA buildings on campus. As a next step, Joanie Potter and district staff will work with the Whale Gulch school community as we move forward. Please feel free to reach out if you need assistance or to talk to someone about your concerns. Joanie Potter may be reached via email, joaniepotter@leggett.k12.ca.us or by calling the district office at 707 925-6285. Your school board maintains its commitment to serving the Leggett Valley Unified School District students and families. Sincerely, Jessica Roemer and Jennifer Parent Jessica Roemer, LVUSD Board President and Jennifer Parent, LVUSD Board Member

Dear Leggett Valley Unified School District Community, Superintendent Sierra Lahera is currently on a leave of absence. Joanie Potter has agreed to serve as interim superintendent immediately, supporting staff and helping us as we prepare for the start of the school year. Joanie retired from Laytonville Unified School District in 2022 after serving the district for 39 years in various roles, including superintendent. She also served as the LVUSD interim superintendent in the Spring of 2023. On Thursday, August 1, 2024, in a Special Board Meeting of the Leggett Valley Unified School District, board members accepted public comment and discussed possible ways to get students back to school on the Whale Gulch School campus. As a result of the meeting and a unified desire to welcome students back to Whale Gulch School, the board directed district staff to explore insurance options further. Additionally, they instructed staff to devise a plan to open with an alternative learning program that would allow Whale Gulch students to start instruction as planned on August 19 while district staff simultaneously troubleshoot the insurance issue and check out building access options, including the possibility of placing pre-approved DSA buildings on campus. As a next step, Joanie Potter and district staff will work with the Whale Gulch school community as we move forward. Please feel free to reach out if you need assistance or to talk to someone about your concerns. Joanie Potter may be reached via email, joaniepotter@leggett.k12.ca.us or by calling the district office at 707 925-6285. Your school board maintains its commitment to serving the Leggett Valley Unified School District students and families. Sincerely, Jessica Roemer and Jennifer Parent Jessica Roemer, LVUSD Board President and Jennifer Parent, LVUSD Board Member

BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2024 9:00AM CLOSED SESSION 9:30AM OPEN SESSION LOCATION: LEGGETT VALLEY SCHOOL, 1 SCHOOL WAY, LEGGETT, CA 95585 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89562022083 AGENDA : Call to Order / Roll Call Agenda Approval Public Input re: Closed Session Items Recess to Closed Session Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal Release (Government Code § 54957): 1 Matter Reconvene to Open Session Report Out of Closed Session Public Comments: A maximum of 30 minutes is reserved for members of the public to address the Board. Each speaker will receive a maximum of 3 minutes and will be alerted by the Board President when their time is up. Individuals are encouraged to use as little time as possible to allow for as many speakers as possible to comment. The Board may briefly respond to such public comments by asking questions to clarify the speakers’ comments and refer the speaker to the Superintendent for further clarification. Individuals may address the Board on regular session agenda items at the time they are under consideration. While we are conducting meetings remotely the Board Secretary will read any comments put in the chat box at the end of public comments. Discussion/Action Items: Discussion and possible Action to Adopt Resolution 2024/25~1: Resolution to Continue Operating the Whale Gulch School Program While the District Explores Options to Address Compliance Issues with the Physical Buildings at the Whale Gulch School Site and to Temporarily Cease Operations at the Whale Gulch School Site Adjournment of Meeting

BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2024 9:00AM CLOSED SESSION 9:30AM OPEN SESSION LOCATION: LEGGETT VALLEY SCHOOL, 1 SCHOOL WAY, LEGGETT, CA 95585 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89562022083 AGENDA : Call to Order / Roll Call Agenda Approval Public Input re: Closed Session Items Recess to Closed Session Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal Release (Government Code § 54957): 1 Matter Reconvene to Open Session Report Out of Closed Session Public Comments: A maximum of 30 minutes is reserved for members of the public to address the Board. Each speaker will receive a maximum of 3 minutes and will be alerted by the Board President when their time is up. Individuals are encouraged to use as little time as possible to allow for as many speakers as possible to comment. The Board may briefly respond to such public comments by asking questions to clarify the speakers’ comments and refer the speaker to the Superintendent for further clarification. Individuals may address the Board on regular session agenda items at the time they are under consideration. While we are conducting meetings remotely the Board Secretary will read any comments put in the chat box at the end of public comments. Discussion/Action Items: Discussion and possible Action to Adopt Resolution 2024/25~1: Resolution to Continue Operating the Whale Gulch School Program While the District Explores Options to Address Compliance Issues with the Physical Buildings at the Whale Gulch School Site and to Temporarily Cease Operations at the Whale Gulch School Site Adjournment of Meeting

BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2024 9:00AM CLOSED SESSION 9:30AM OPEN SESSION LOCATION: LEGGETT VALLEY SCHOOL, 1 SCHOOL WAY, LEGGETT, CA 95585 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89562022083 AGENDA : Call to Order / Roll Call Agenda Approval Public Input re: Closed Session Items Recess to Closed Session Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal Release (Government Code § 54957): 1 Matter Reconvene to Open Session Report Out of Closed Session Public Comments: A maximum of 30 minutes is reserved for members of the public to address the Board. Each speaker will receive a maximum of 3 minutes and will be alerted by the Board President when their time is up. Individuals are encouraged to use as little time as possible to allow for as many speakers as possible to comment. The Board may briefly respond to such public comments by asking questions to clarify the speakers’ comments and refer the speaker to the Superintendent for further clarification. Individuals may address the Board on regular session agenda items at the time they are under consideration. While we are conducting meetings remotely the Board Secretary will read any comments put in the chat box at the end of public comments. Discussion/Action Items: Discussion and possible Action to Adopt Resolution 2024/25~1: Resolution to Continue Operating the Whale Gulch School Program While the District Explores Options to Address Compliance Issues with the Physical Buildings at the Whale Gulch School Site and to Temporarily Cease Operations at the Whale Gulch School Site Adjournment of Meeting

Dear Leggett Valley School Community, We hope this message finds you well. We are writing to inform you of a recent COVID outbreak within our school. Several positive cases have been confirmed among students and staff. We also have confirmed cases of Hand, Foot, Mouth disease in one or more students. The health and safety of our community is our top priority, and we are taking immediate steps to address the situation. **Actions Being Taken:** 1. **Communication:** CDPH Guidance on Respiratory Viruses -https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Respiratory-Viruses/Home.aspx CDPH Guidance on Preventing the Spread of Respiratory Viruses - https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/prevention/precautions-when-sick.html 2. **Deep Cleaning:** 3. **Testing and Monitoring:** We encourage all students, staff, and families to get tested for COVID-19. Regular monitoring and testing will continue to ensure the safety of our community. **Health Guidelines Reminder:** - Wash hands frequently with soap and water. - Stay home if you are feeling unwell or exhibiting any symptoms of COVID or other respiratory illness. Please stay safe and take care.

Dear Leggett Valley School Community, We hope this message finds you well. We are writing to inform you of a recent COVID outbreak within our school. Several positive cases have been confirmed among students and staff. We also have confirmed cases of Hand, Foot, Mouth disease in one or more students. The health and safety of our community is our top priority, and we are taking immediate steps to address the situation. **Actions Being Taken:** 1. **Communication:** CDPH Guidance on Respiratory Viruses -https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Respiratory-Viruses/Home.aspx CDPH Guidance on Preventing the Spread of Respiratory Viruses - https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/prevention/precautions-when-sick.html 2. **Deep Cleaning:** 3. **Testing and Monitoring:** We encourage all students, staff, and families to get tested for COVID-19. Regular monitoring and testing will continue to ensure the safety of our community. **Health Guidelines Reminder:** - Wash hands frequently with soap and water. - Stay home if you are feeling unwell or exhibiting any symptoms of COVID or other respiratory illness. Please stay safe and take care.

Pre Registration is Available for the 2024-2025 School Year! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4aciGqToO2MewAhAfrImFvIEqLXF75nl1tCHxj-1BsVsYFg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Pre Registration is Available for the 2024-2025 School Year! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4aciGqToO2MewAhAfrImFvIEqLXF75nl1tCHxj-1BsVsYFg/viewform?usp=sf_link

The schedule for the last week of school has been updated to include the Physic's class Egg Drop on Tuesday!

The schedule for the last week of school has been updated to include the Physic's class Egg Drop on Tuesday!

Hello Families! Tomorrow is Spring Fling. The elementary awards will be staggered in the morning so that parents with kids in multiple classes can see them all. K-1 will be first and then 2-3 and last 4-5-6. K-1 will be from the start of school until around 8:40, with the 2-3 from 8:40-9:00 and 4-5-6 at 9:00-9:25. Contact your child's teacher for more details if needed. We look forward to seeing you all!

Hello families! Spring Fling is TOMORROW! Just a friendly reminder that we do have water games during Spring Fling, so make sure to send your kiddos with a change of clothes so that they aren't running around soaking wet and freezing once they are done playing! Happy Sunday!!

Dear Leggett Valley Unified Families, Summer is almost here! Current students in grades K-6 are invited and encouraged to attend our summer school program located at Leggett Valley School from 8am-4pm, Monday, June 17 through Friday, July 19 (no school W 6/19, Th 7/4, or F 7/5). We hope to see you there!

Dear Leggett Valley Unified Families, Summer is almost here! Current students in grades K-6 are invited and encouraged to attend our summer school program located at Leggett Valley School from 8am-4pm, Monday, June 17 through Friday, July 19 (no school W 6/19, Th 7/4, or F 7/5). We hope to see you there!

Dear Leggett Valley Unified Families, Summer is almost here! Current students in grades K-6 are invited and encouraged to attend our summer school program located at Leggett Valley School from 8am-4pm, Monday, June 17 through Friday, July 19 (no school W 6/19, Th 7/4, or F 7/5). We hope to see you there!

Dear Panther Family, Can you believe that next week is the last week of school? Next week, there is school Monday throughThursday. No school Friday next week. Monday, June 3 is Spring Fling. Everyone is welcome! It will be a fun day. Tuesday through Thursday are minimum days for all students with school dismissal and transportation leaving at 1pm. There is no afterschool program Tuesday through Thursday next week. The graduation ceremony for 8th and 12th graders will be on Thursday evening at 5pm. Graduation set up will begin on Tuesday. We are so excited to celebrate our graduates! We hope to see you all on Monday. Have a wonderful evening.

Dear Panther Family, Can you believe that next week is the last week of school? Next week, there is school Monday throughThursday. No school Friday next week. Monday, June 3 is Spring Fling. Everyone is welcome! It will be a fun day. Tuesday through Thursday are minimum days for all students with school dismissal and transportation leaving at 1pm. There is no afterschool program Tuesday through Thursday next week. The graduation ceremony for 8th and 12th graders will be on Thursday evening at 5pm. Graduation set up will begin on Tuesday. We are so excited to celebrate our graduates! We hope to see you all on Monday. Have a wonderful evening.

Spirit Week continues! Thursday is TACKY TOURIST day! Get out your Hawaiian shirts, big hats, and funny shorts and be as silly as you can!