Meeting Minutes (Unadopted)

INYO COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

MINUTES – December 11, 2025

PRELIMINARY ACTION

• 1. Call to Order – The meeting was called to order at 1:01 p.m.

  2. Roll Call/Quorum – Roll call established a quorum with the following members present:

  • Chris Langley, President; David Hefner, Vice President; Jessica Tex, Member; Joe Profita, Member; George Lozito, Member

  • Staff: Barry D. Simpson, Elyse Morrison, Tom Snyder

  3. Approval of the Agenda – J. Profita moved, seconded by D. Hefner to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.

PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION

• 1. There were no questions submitted via email by members of the public prior to this meeting, and there were no comments from the public during the meeting.

PRESENTATION

• 1. Education Services – Key Results and Universal Design for Learning.

  • Ilissa Twomey summarized different English Language Acquisition (ELA) goals for schools in Inyo County.

  • Ilissa also presented an update on Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

  • Serena Johnson summarized Inyo County schools’ goals for combatting chronic absenteeism.

ACTION SESSION

• 1. Consent Agenda –

  • A. Approval of the November 13 minutes – J. Tex moved, seconded by G. Lozito. Motion carried 5-0.

  • B. Approve Budget Transfers prior to December 11, 2025 – G. Lozito moved, seconded by J. Tex. Motion carried 5-0.

  2. Business –

  • A. Approve the 2025-2026 First Interim Report – D. Hefner moved, seconded by J. Profita. Motion carried 5-0.

OPEN ITEMS

• Board/Superintendent Round Table – Upcoming visit to the Los Angeles based charter schools scheduled for March 16.

• The USDA “Zoom Room” grant was awarded to the Inyo County Office of Education.

• Serena Johnson reviewed the new ICOE website, which is set for a January 6 release date.

• Capitol Advisors Budget Webinar is scheduled for January 30.

ADJOURNMENT

• The meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m. to the next Regular Meeting scheduled for Friday, January 16, in Shoshone.

• Respectfully submitted, Barry D. Simpson, Inyo County Superintendent/Secretary to the Board