President's Message

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

I hope you and your families had a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. This solemn holiday reminds us of the tremendous sacrifices made by the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. May we always honor their legacy and hold their memory close to our hearts.

That said, I'd like to take a moment to address some recent concerns that have come to my attention regarding how our organization is being managed. It has been suggested that we lack transparency, that we're irresponsible with our spending, and that we operate without a budget.

Let me be clear: these claims are simply not true.

Transparency is one of our top priorities. We maintain a public website - www.hcesd2.us - where you can view our meeting agendas, minutes, and the annual budgets that we formally adopt each August. We welcome you to explore the information for yourself. Regarding financial responsibility, we are proud to report that we have consistently received clean audits - formally known as unqualified opinions - from an independent auditing firm. These audits, available on our website, confirm that our financial practices meet professional standards and show no evidence of mismanagement.

We are committed to operating with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the community we serve. I encourage anyone with questions or concerns to reach out - we're here to serve you.

Thank you, and may you have a safe and blessed month.

Warm regards,

Jason Peña

June 5, 2025