October 24, 2025

12:00 PM OPEN SESSIONOVUSD LIBRARY 202 S. Clay St., Independence, CAA copy of the complete board agenda and attachments can also be viewed on the District’s website, www.ovusd.org. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the District Office at (760) 878-2405 if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting. Notification 48 hours before the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28CFR 35.012-34.104 ADA Title II)Materials required by law to be made available to the public before a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the District may be inspected at the OVUSD District Office, 202 S. Clay St., Independence, California during normal business hours. Board agendas are posted for public review at the Post Office, 101 S. Edwards St., Independence, CA, and at the Inyo County Courthouse, 168 N. Edwards St., Independence, CA.OPEN SESSION –1.0 CALL TO ORDER – OPEN SESSION2.0 BOARD ROLL CALL

3.0 COMMUNITY INPUTCommunity Relations/Public Comment At this point on the agenda, an opportunity is provided for an individual or a representative of a group to make statements to the Board regarding an item appearing on the open session agenda or that is otherwise within the general jurisdiction of the Board. Individual speakers shall be allowed three (3) minutes to address the Board on each agenda or non agenda item. The Board shall limit the total time for public input on each item to 20 minutes. With Board consent, the Board president may increase or decrease the time allowed for public presentation, depending on the topic and the number of persons wishing to be heard. The president may take a poll of speakers for or against a particular issue and may ask that additional persons speak only if they have something new to add. The Board may not constitutionally restrict any subject that a speaker may choose to address as long as it pertains in some manner to the school district. Speakers are cautioned, however, that this privilege does not insulate them from later being held civilly liable to persons or entities who may be damaged by their comments.

4.0 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5.0 MISSION STATEMENT We believe a balanced education provides an opportunity for students to be self-sufficient, active, productive, and responsible members of society. The Owens Valley Unified School District is committed to providing students the tools to explore their potential, to take responsibility for their learning, and to recognize that learning is a lifelong process. We shall provide a stimulating, secure, and imaginative environment that will foster learning, self-esteem, and independence.ACTION/DISCUSSION ITEMS

6.0 GOVERNANCE6.1 Board of Trustees Workshop on Title IX The board will receive information and training regarding Title IX from Schools Legal Service Attorney Melissa Allen. Title IX is a landmark 1972 federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. It protects against discrimination, harassment, and violence based on sex, which includes sexual harassment, sexual assault, and discrimination based on pregnancy. The purpose of Title IX is to ensure fairness and equal opportunities in education and athletics for all students and employees.

7.0 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

Additional items, modifications of items, or elimination of items may be suggested by the Members of the Board for the next month’s regular meeting of the Board under this time of business.

1. Governance Handbook Discussion
2. Board Evaluation
3. Change Nov/Dec meeting dates
4. Wellness Policy Approval
5. Transportation Plan Approval
6. Hiring Approvals
7. Title IX protections for victims

CLOSED SESSION

8.0 CONFERENCE WITH DISTRICT LABOR NEGOTIATOR [Gov. Code 54957.6] Agency designated representative: Rosanne A. Lampariello Employee organization(s): OVTA/CSEA9.0 PERSONNEL MATTERS [Government Code 54957]10.0 STUDENT DISCIPLINE/STUDENT RECORDS11.0 SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT

12.0 ADJOURNMENT

The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will take place at 5:00pm at the Owens Valley Unified School District Multipurpose Building located at 202 South Clay St., Independence, CA 93526 on October 28, 2025.
Time adjourned: