WawonaNews.com - July 2025
My Country Bakery & Grill Moving To Different Location
My Country Bakery and Grill is moving to the Redwoods effective this Saturday, tomorrow. Same great food, same great staff (Liliya and family)and same hours, just a new location at the Redwoods in Yosemite vacation rentals so they can better serve the Wawona Community
My Country Bakery and Grill is moving to the Redwoods effective this Saturday, tomorrow. Same great food, same great staff (Liliya and family)and same hours, just a new location at the Redwoods in Yosemite vacation rentals so they can better serve the Wawona Community
New Wawona Listing (2 Homes)
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4th of July Parade and Chili Cook Off at Pine Tree a Hit
Great parade and dozens of people (including Wawona's usual suspects...) showed up for the Chili Cook Off.
Series of 4 Summer Barn Dances To Continue July 5
Foreign Tourists To Pay Higher National Park Fees
CBS News - President Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling on the national park system to charge higher entry fees for foreign visitors.
It instructs Interior Secretary Doug Burgum — who oversees the National Park Service — to "develop a strategy" to hike entrance fees and recreation pass fees for non-U.S. residents at any national park that currently charges for entry.
"To fund improvements and enhanced experiences across the park system, I've just signed an executive order to raise entrance fees for foreign tourists while keeping prices low for Americans," Mr. Trump said in a Thursday evening rally in Iowa. "The national parks will be about America first."
CBS News has reached out to the Interior Department and the National Park Service regarding when the fee hike may take effect or how much the surcharge for nonresidents could cost.
In its 2026 fiscal year budget proposal released in May, the Interior Department estimated that such a surcharge would generate more than $90 million annually.
Not all national parks charge an entrance fee, and for those that do, the fee varies. Generally, visitors can purchase either a standard daily or weekly pass to one specific park, or an annual pass that can be used at one park or in a certain region of the country. The Park Service also offers a more comprehensive "America the Beautiful" pass, which costs $80 and can be used at all national parks nationwide.
Some of the National Park Service's most popular sites — like Yellowstone, Yosemite and the Grand Canyon — charge entrance fees of $20 per person or $35 per vehicle.
Mr. Trump also ordered the Interior Department to give U.S. residents "preferential treatment" over foreign visitors regarding "recreational access rules, including permitting or lottery rules" that parks might have in place. The order did not detail what those preferential treatment rules would entail, but some popular national parks have reservation systems for entry and camping during peak seasons.
The order Thursday also revoked a memorandum signed in January 2017, at the tail end of former President Barack Obama's second term, which sought to promote diversity and inclusion at national parks. The move appeared to be part of the ongoing effort by the Trump administration to scale back the federal government's diversity efforts.
The latest moves come as the Trump administration has sought to reduce the size of the National Park Service's staff. It laid off about 1,000 Park Service employees in February as part of its push, led by the White House's Department of Government Efficiency, to enact large-scale personnel and budgetary cuts across the federal government.
According to analysis released this week by the National Parks Conservation Association, an independent advocacy group, the Park Service has lost 24% of its permanent staff since President Trump took office in January.
In its 2026 fiscal year budget, the Interior Department also proposed cutting more than $1 billion to the Park Service, which would be the largest such budget cut in the agency's history.
And in a separate executive order Thursday, the president also established the "Make America Beautiful Again" Commission, which will be tasked, among other things, with "expanding access to public lands and waters for recreation and incentivizing voluntary conservation efforts."
The commission will be chaired by Burgum and made up of members of the Trump administration. The order itself was spearheaded by Benji Backer, founder and CEO of the group Nature Is Nonpartisan.
"It's an honor to lead this nonpartisan initiative with the White House," Backer said in a statement Thursday. "Today is a great victory for the environment, but this is just the beginning."
In a June 19 interview with CBS News, Backer was critical of a language in early Senate versions of Mr. Trump's "big, beautiful, bill" that would have allowed thousands of acres of public lands to be sold for housing and infrastructure development.
That language was eventually removed from the version of the bill that passed the House on Thursday and heads to the president's desk for his signature.
"Just because something isn't a national park or a national wilderness area, doesn't mean that it doesn't deserve to be in public hands," Backer told CBS News at the time. "Donald Trump's legacy will not be good on conservation if this goes through."
CBS News - President Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling on the national park system to charge higher entry fees for foreign visitors.
It instructs Interior Secretary Doug Burgum — who oversees the National Park Service — to "develop a strategy" to hike entrance fees and recreation pass fees for non-U.S. residents at any national park that currently charges for entry.
"To fund improvements and enhanced experiences across the park system, I've just signed an executive order to raise entrance fees for foreign tourists while keeping prices low for Americans," Mr. Trump said in a Thursday evening rally in Iowa. "The national parks will be about America first."
CBS News has reached out to the Interior Department and the National Park Service regarding when the fee hike may take effect or how much the surcharge for nonresidents could cost.
In its 2026 fiscal year budget proposal released in May, the Interior Department estimated that such a surcharge would generate more than $90 million annually.
Not all national parks charge an entrance fee, and for those that do, the fee varies. Generally, visitors can purchase either a standard daily or weekly pass to one specific park, or an annual pass that can be used at one park or in a certain region of the country. The Park Service also offers a more comprehensive "America the Beautiful" pass, which costs $80 and can be used at all national parks nationwide.
Some of the National Park Service's most popular sites — like Yellowstone, Yosemite and the Grand Canyon — charge entrance fees of $20 per person or $35 per vehicle.
Mr. Trump also ordered the Interior Department to give U.S. residents "preferential treatment" over foreign visitors regarding "recreational access rules, including permitting or lottery rules" that parks might have in place. The order did not detail what those preferential treatment rules would entail, but some popular national parks have reservation systems for entry and camping during peak seasons.
The order Thursday also revoked a memorandum signed in January 2017, at the tail end of former President Barack Obama's second term, which sought to promote diversity and inclusion at national parks. The move appeared to be part of the ongoing effort by the Trump administration to scale back the federal government's diversity efforts.
The latest moves come as the Trump administration has sought to reduce the size of the National Park Service's staff. It laid off about 1,000 Park Service employees in February as part of its push, led by the White House's Department of Government Efficiency, to enact large-scale personnel and budgetary cuts across the federal government.
According to analysis released this week by the National Parks Conservation Association, an independent advocacy group, the Park Service has lost 24% of its permanent staff since President Trump took office in January.
In its 2026 fiscal year budget, the Interior Department also proposed cutting more than $1 billion to the Park Service, which would be the largest such budget cut in the agency's history.
And in a separate executive order Thursday, the president also established the "Make America Beautiful Again" Commission, which will be tasked, among other things, with "expanding access to public lands and waters for recreation and incentivizing voluntary conservation efforts."
The commission will be chaired by Burgum and made up of members of the Trump administration. The order itself was spearheaded by Benji Backer, founder and CEO of the group Nature Is Nonpartisan.
"It's an honor to lead this nonpartisan initiative with the White House," Backer said in a statement Thursday. "Today is a great victory for the environment, but this is just the beginning."
In a June 19 interview with CBS News, Backer was critical of a language in early Senate versions of Mr. Trump's "big, beautiful, bill" that would have allowed thousands of acres of public lands to be sold for housing and infrastructure development.
That language was eventually removed from the version of the bill that passed the House on Thursday and heads to the president's desk for his signature.
"Just because something isn't a national park or a national wilderness area, doesn't mean that it doesn't deserve to be in public hands," Backer told CBS News at the time. "Donald Trump's legacy will not be good on conservation if this goes through."
Water Conservation Alert
July 4 - Due to issues at the treatment plant, Wawona is on a water conservation effort effective immediately and until repairs are complete (estimated 5 days).
July 4 - Due to issues at the treatment plant, Wawona is on a water conservation effort effective immediately and until repairs are complete (estimated 5 days).
LIVE IN WAWONA
Musical Nights with TOM BOPP
3 Saturdays, 6pm - 9pm
June 28
August 23
October 18
At The Redwoods Fireside Room & Deck
(no cover charge)
8038 Chilnualna Falls Road, Wawona, California 95389
MY COUNTRY BAKERY & GRILL
will be just outside with delectable offerings to carry in.
BYOB: Wanna drink? Bring what you will - we recommend stopping by the
PINE TREE MARKET
to pick up a beverage or three and any extra goodies (open till 8pm on concert nights)
I'll bring my Yamaha digital piano to serenade you for three hours of
Songs of Comfort from Yon Days of Yore
When you book your room or cabin, let them know you’re coming to hear Tom – maybe the extra room sales will turn into more performance dates!
Musical Nights with TOM BOPP
3 Saturdays, 6pm - 9pm
June 28
August 23
October 18
At The Redwoods Fireside Room & Deck
(no cover charge)
8038 Chilnualna Falls Road, Wawona, California 95389
MY COUNTRY BAKERY & GRILL
will be just outside with delectable offerings to carry in.
BYOB: Wanna drink? Bring what you will - we recommend stopping by the
PINE TREE MARKET
to pick up a beverage or three and any extra goodies (open till 8pm on concert nights)
I'll bring my Yamaha digital piano to serenade you for three hours of
Songs of Comfort from Yon Days of Yore
When you book your room or cabin, let them know you’re coming to hear Tom – maybe the extra room sales will turn into more performance dates!
Summary of WAPPOA General Meeting May 31, 2025
NPS Updates
Ray McPadden, new acting Superintendent -maybe through August – due to staffing, permanent post probably not made soon
Wawona staff – have 5 Rangers, all EMTs
NPS fire staff full for wildland fires but only 2 so far for structure fire
Glacier Point Road and Tioga Road open, Mariposa Grove open with shuttles running
Wood pile available all summer for woody debris – no construction materials or ashes
Large item pickup in Fall – paint, home décor included
Wawona Yosemite History Museum – working blacksmith there Wednesdays 2-5, Thursdays to Sundays 10-1 and 2-5 – Chinese Laundry not open yet (not enough funding to clean all buildings once a month)
Programs – Coffee with Ranger at Pine Tree Sundays and Wednesdays at 9am
Star Gazing at Glacier Point
Rangers at Glacier Point, Hill’s Studio and Mariposa Grove
Mariposa County info
Working with WTPAC committee to decide scope and work of WTPAC. Hope to schedule WTPAC meeting Oct. 3, 2025
Roads repair and solid waste removal meetings ongoing
Trash rates go up July 1, 2025
Aramark Updates
New Wawona Area Manager is Leah Ewing
Email [email protected]
Phone 901-410-6421
Other employees are Lisza Mark (golf superintendent) and Jason (Wawona Store manager)
Hotel not handed over to NPS yet (for renovation) – maintenance shop has to be moved and there are delays
Lisza said there’s a contract out for bid for monitoring heating, fire suppression, the lawn etc until renovation is done
Bryan Hammil (Aramark Operations Manager) said Hotel assessment for renovation needed would take 1-1 ½ years – not including new rules and delays – no plan to begin
Golf course is open, but is very rough (Fairway mower currently in Fresno for repairs) – tee times, rental clubs, pull carts, and electric carts available at Wawona Store
Ahwahnee kitchen in Valley still not finished with renovation – only serving buffet dinner but hope to resume full a la carte service later this summer
High Sierra Camps -Glen Aulin, Sunrise, and May Lake will not open this summer. Vogelsang will probably not open again – can’t get potable water to it. Merced Camp not open because without Vogelsang in circuit, it’s too far away in one day. Tuolomne Lodge is scheduled to open sometime in August
Aramark is staffing and maintaining golf course, stables, Wawona store, rafting at Curry in Valley, hotels in Valley and Tuolomne Lodge
WAPPOA Business
Wawona School – Ed Mee and Michelle Stauffer say the school is doing well, even though the loss of their beloved teacher (Stacy Boydstun passed away, from cancer) was difficult. Michelle and Glen Reid (from the Bass Lake School District) have been teaching since then. They are advertising for a new teacher, and do have housing available, so hope to find someone soon. They anticipate about 15 students for the coming year.
Firewise – We will begin a “test” program of using neighborhood streets with 8-15 houses each. We will be contacting all the properties on those streets to see if everyone is interested in participating, and go from there.
WAPPOA dues will be increasing from $40 to $50 beginning in 2026. A vote was distributed to all “active” members (those who have paid their dues this year), and the majority voted for the increase.
We have an opening on the WAPPOA Board. If you would like to become a Board member, please send a candidate statement with information about yourself, why you would like to be on the board, and what you would like to see the Board do. Please send this by August 15. Send to Trish Peterson at 582 27th St., Manhattan Beach CA 90266 or email to [email protected]. If we have more than one candidate, we will have an election, and announce the new Board member at the meeting on October 4, 2025.
General Meeting dates remaining in 2025
October 4 – followed by WAPPOA Annual picnic – we have the taco truck back!
General Meeting dates in 2026
April 18 (also the annual Redwoods meeting)
June 6
September 26, followed by the picnic
(Reserve your rental cabins a year ahead, so you can attend!)
NPS Updates
Ray McPadden, new acting Superintendent -maybe through August – due to staffing, permanent post probably not made soon
Wawona staff – have 5 Rangers, all EMTs
NPS fire staff full for wildland fires but only 2 so far for structure fire
Glacier Point Road and Tioga Road open, Mariposa Grove open with shuttles running
Wood pile available all summer for woody debris – no construction materials or ashes
Large item pickup in Fall – paint, home décor included
Wawona Yosemite History Museum – working blacksmith there Wednesdays 2-5, Thursdays to Sundays 10-1 and 2-5 – Chinese Laundry not open yet (not enough funding to clean all buildings once a month)
Programs – Coffee with Ranger at Pine Tree Sundays and Wednesdays at 9am
Star Gazing at Glacier Point
Rangers at Glacier Point, Hill’s Studio and Mariposa Grove
Mariposa County info
Working with WTPAC committee to decide scope and work of WTPAC. Hope to schedule WTPAC meeting Oct. 3, 2025
Roads repair and solid waste removal meetings ongoing
Trash rates go up July 1, 2025
Aramark Updates
New Wawona Area Manager is Leah Ewing
Email [email protected]
Phone 901-410-6421
Other employees are Lisza Mark (golf superintendent) and Jason (Wawona Store manager)
Hotel not handed over to NPS yet (for renovation) – maintenance shop has to be moved and there are delays
Lisza said there’s a contract out for bid for monitoring heating, fire suppression, the lawn etc until renovation is done
Bryan Hammil (Aramark Operations Manager) said Hotel assessment for renovation needed would take 1-1 ½ years – not including new rules and delays – no plan to begin
Golf course is open, but is very rough (Fairway mower currently in Fresno for repairs) – tee times, rental clubs, pull carts, and electric carts available at Wawona Store
Ahwahnee kitchen in Valley still not finished with renovation – only serving buffet dinner but hope to resume full a la carte service later this summer
High Sierra Camps -Glen Aulin, Sunrise, and May Lake will not open this summer. Vogelsang will probably not open again – can’t get potable water to it. Merced Camp not open because without Vogelsang in circuit, it’s too far away in one day. Tuolomne Lodge is scheduled to open sometime in August
Aramark is staffing and maintaining golf course, stables, Wawona store, rafting at Curry in Valley, hotels in Valley and Tuolomne Lodge
WAPPOA Business
Wawona School – Ed Mee and Michelle Stauffer say the school is doing well, even though the loss of their beloved teacher (Stacy Boydstun passed away, from cancer) was difficult. Michelle and Glen Reid (from the Bass Lake School District) have been teaching since then. They are advertising for a new teacher, and do have housing available, so hope to find someone soon. They anticipate about 15 students for the coming year.
Firewise – We will begin a “test” program of using neighborhood streets with 8-15 houses each. We will be contacting all the properties on those streets to see if everyone is interested in participating, and go from there.
WAPPOA dues will be increasing from $40 to $50 beginning in 2026. A vote was distributed to all “active” members (those who have paid their dues this year), and the majority voted for the increase.
We have an opening on the WAPPOA Board. If you would like to become a Board member, please send a candidate statement with information about yourself, why you would like to be on the board, and what you would like to see the Board do. Please send this by August 15. Send to Trish Peterson at 582 27th St., Manhattan Beach CA 90266 or email to [email protected]. If we have more than one candidate, we will have an election, and announce the new Board member at the meeting on October 4, 2025.
General Meeting dates remaining in 2025
October 4 – followed by WAPPOA Annual picnic – we have the taco truck back!
General Meeting dates in 2026
April 18 (also the annual Redwoods meeting)
June 6
September 26, followed by the picnic
(Reserve your rental cabins a year ahead, so you can attend!)
YOSEMITE-WAWONA ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Wawona Elementary School
7925 Chilnualna Falls Road
Wawona, CA
MONTHLY ITEMS AND FINANCIAL REPORTS
3.1- Approval of Agenda
3.2– Approval of Minutes of the regular meeting of June 10.
3.3 - Approve Warrants/Payroll
3.4 – Accept Donations to YWECS
ACTION ITEMS
INFORMATION ITEMS
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Wawona Elementary School
7925 Chilnualna Falls Road
Wawona, CA
- CALL TO ORDER
- ROLL CALL
MONTHLY ITEMS AND FINANCIAL REPORTS
- CONSENT AGENDA
3.1- Approval of Agenda
3.2– Approval of Minutes of the regular meeting of June 10.
3.3 - Approve Warrants/Payroll
3.4 – Accept Donations to YWECS
- HEARING OF PERSONS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
ACTION ITEMS
- APPROVAL OF THE LOCAL CONTROL ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN (LCAP) FOR 2025-26
- APPROVAL OF THE BUDGET FOR 2025-26
- APPROVAL OF LOCAL INDICATORS REPORT
INFORMATION ITEMS
- STAFF REPORTS/ CHARTER FUTURE PLANNING UPDATES
- BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS PROJECTS UPDATE
- FUNDRAISING EFFORTS
- BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
- FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
- NEXT BOARD MEETING
- ADJOURNMENT
New Wawona Listing
2576 Chilnualna Ave, Wawona, CA 95389 - 3 bd2 ba 1,154 sqft $1,495,000 Click here for more info.
2576 Chilnualna Ave, Wawona, CA 95389 - 3 bd2 ba 1,154 sqft $1,495,000 Click here for more info.
Hello Yosemite Employees and Community,
We are excited to officially launch Yosemite Health Pulse a Community Health Assessment. ✨
This project started with a simple question: How can we directly address unmet needs for those who live or work at Yosemite? With consideration to our scope of influence, we created this survey. Your answers will help us get suggestions straight from the source and inform our future community projects and services.
What is Yosemite Health Pulse? A comprehensive assessment of the current health needs, wellness concerns, and social challenges within the Yosemite communities, designed to inform both ongoing programming and strategic planning. This effort will inform immediate projects as well as set goals for the next 1-3 years.
Key focus areas:
The survey information will be analyzed by:
Timeline:
Who should fill out this survey? For the purposes of this survey, we are defining the Yosemite community as:
If you're interested in participating in a key informant interview or focus group in addition to this survey, please send an email to [email protected]. Participation in key informant interviews or focus groups is voluntary and will not be anonymous.
Take the Survey:
Please email us at [email protected] if you have any general questions. Thank you for your participation!
Resources:
Sincerely,
The Yosemite Wellness Coalition
Yosemite Health and Wellness Program
We are excited to officially launch Yosemite Health Pulse a Community Health Assessment. ✨
This project started with a simple question: How can we directly address unmet needs for those who live or work at Yosemite? With consideration to our scope of influence, we created this survey. Your answers will help us get suggestions straight from the source and inform our future community projects and services.
What is Yosemite Health Pulse? A comprehensive assessment of the current health needs, wellness concerns, and social challenges within the Yosemite communities, designed to inform both ongoing programming and strategic planning. This effort will inform immediate projects as well as set goals for the next 1-3 years.
Key focus areas:
- Evaluating health needs and access to care
- Understanding wellness and mental health
- Identifying social factors that affect health and well-being
- Exploring community engagement and available resources
The survey information will be analyzed by:
- Dr. Aly Rose-Wood, Yosemite Medical Clinic Administrator
- Jamie C. Gonzales, Health & Wellness Program Coordinator
- Diana Brnjic, Health & Wellness Program Assistant
Timeline:
- May 15th - June 30th: Survey, Key Informant Interviews, & Focus Group period.
- July: Data Review and Analysis
- End of Summer (Date/time TBD): Community Share-Out Event
Who should fill out this survey? For the purposes of this survey, we are defining the Yosemite community as:
- Yosemite National Park employees from all park partners AND their family members
- Any and all other full-time or seasonal park residents
If you're interested in participating in a key informant interview or focus group in addition to this survey, please send an email to [email protected]. Participation in key informant interviews or focus groups is voluntary and will not be anonymous.
Take the Survey:
- Yosemite Health Pulse: Community Health Assessment Survey
- Attached: Printer friendly version. To be returned to one of the listed drop off locations
- 1-pager info sheet (png)
- Health Pulse Printable Survey (Please print for your areas)
- 1-pager + info cards
Please email us at [email protected] if you have any general questions. Thank you for your participation!
Resources:
- To learn more about Community Health Assessments (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIP), visit the CDC Website: Community Planning for Health Assessment: Frameworks & Tools | Public Health Gateway | CDC
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, a substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress.
- 988lifeline.org
- Call or text 988
- Counselors are available 24/7
- Fully confidential
- Sexual Assault Domestic Violence Reporting
- Call 911: An official investigation cannot begin until reported to Law Enforcement
- Investigative Services Branch: [email protected] / Victim Assistance: [email protected]
- Yosemite Medical Clinic: 209-372-4637 / The clinic is a neutral and safe space and will confidentially provide medical services and referrals to desired resources including mental health and social safety net services with community partners.
- National Sexual Assault Hotline / 800-656-4673 rain.org/resources / A national hotline, available 24/7, with knowledge of the reporting process
Sincerely,
The Yosemite Wellness Coalition
Yosemite Health and Wellness Program
YOSEMITE-WAWONA ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Wawona Elementary School
7925 Chilnualna Falls Road
Wawona, CA
Staff Members Present: Glenn Reid, Ray Edwards
Community Members Present: Wayne Heringer
MONTHLY ITEMS AND FINANCIAL REPORTS
3.1- Approval of Agenda
3.2– Approval of Minutes of the regular meeting of April 8.
3.3 - Approve Warrants/Payroll
3.4 – Accept Donations to YWECS
A MOTION WAS MADE by Elise Bevington, seconded by Greg Royse, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was approved; Ed Mee abstained from the motion.
ACTION ITEMS
A MOTION WAS MADE by Katie Henderson, seconded by Savannah Pina, to approve the P2 Attendance Report. The motion was approved unanimously.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Elise Bevington, seconded by Katie Henderson, to approve the 2025-26 YWECS school calendar. The motion was carried unanimously.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Greg Royse, seconded by Katie Henderson, to sign the petition to oppose Proposition 218. The motion was carried unanimously.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Elise Bevington, seconded by Savannah Pina to approve a stipend of $1500 for the additional responsibilities that will be assumed during the So-Cal field trip. The motion was carried unanimously.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Hearing on the 2025-26 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the 2025-26 Budget.
There will be 2 meetings in June – one to have a public hearing on the LCAP and proposed Budget – and the other to adopt both
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
5:30 P.M.
Wawona Elementary School
7925 Chilnualna Falls Road
Wawona, CA
- CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 5:30PM by Board Chairman Ed Mee.
- ROLL CALL
Staff Members Present: Glenn Reid, Ray Edwards
Community Members Present: Wayne Heringer
MONTHLY ITEMS AND FINANCIAL REPORTS
- CONSENT AGENDA
3.1- Approval of Agenda
3.2– Approval of Minutes of the regular meeting of April 8.
3.3 - Approve Warrants/Payroll
3.4 – Accept Donations to YWECS
A MOTION WAS MADE by Elise Bevington, seconded by Greg Royse, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was approved; Ed Mee abstained from the motion.
- HEARING OF PERSONS WISHING TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
ACTION ITEMS
- APPROVAL OF P2 ATTENDANCE REPORT
A MOTION WAS MADE by Katie Henderson, seconded by Savannah Pina, to approve the P2 Attendance Report. The motion was approved unanimously.
- APPROVAL OF A SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR
A MOTION WAS MADE by Elise Bevington, seconded by Katie Henderson, to approve the 2025-26 YWECS school calendar. The motion was carried unanimously.
- SOLID WASTE REMOVAL RATES
A MOTION WAS MADE by Greg Royse, seconded by Katie Henderson, to sign the petition to oppose Proposition 218. The motion was carried unanimously.
- APPROVAL OF STIPEND FOR RAY EDWARDS FOR ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES ASSUMED DURING THE SO-CAL FIELD TRIP.
A MOTION WAS MADE by Elise Bevington, seconded by Savannah Pina to approve a stipend of $1500 for the additional responsibilities that will be assumed during the So-Cal field trip. The motion was carried unanimously.
INFORMATION ITEMS
- STAFF REPORTS/ CHARTER FUTURE PLANNING UPDATES
Glenn Reid updated the Board on the status of the Charter renewal, as well as potential teachers that have applied for the YWECS teacher position.
- BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS PROJECTS UPDATE
- FUNDRAISING EFFORTS
- BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
- FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Hearing on the 2025-26 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the 2025-26 Budget.
There will be 2 meetings in June – one to have a public hearing on the LCAP and proposed Budget – and the other to adopt both
- NEXT BOARD MEETING
- ADJOURNMENT
My Country Grill Schedule For June
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Artist's Reception for Charlotte Gibb
The Ansel Adams Gallery will host an opening reception for Wawona resident, Charlotte Gibb between 2 and 4 pm on Saturday, June 7th. The |
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reception celebrates her latest exhibition, "Symphony of Seasons: Photographs by Charlotte Gibb," which features both her latest work alongside some of her more recognized photographs. The exhibition will run through July 12th. This event is open to the public
