Trustees approve advanced step placement for paraeducator Janelle Silva

The Barstow Unified Board of Trustees approved an advanced step placement for paraeducator Janelle Silva following a staff recommendation.

Chair (S2) introduced the director's recommendation and a trustee moved to approve the placement. A district staff member (S3) outlined Silva's background, saying she has experience as a learning facilitator, after‑school leader and tutor and submitted her resume. The staff member recommended a "step 2 assessment" given Silva's experience.

The board voted by voice; the chair called for "All in favor?" and the motion was approved.

The action was administrative: trustees approved the director's recommended personnel placement and recorded the outcome. No further conditions or amendments were noted in the meeting record.