Long Beach Unified School District, CA

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified Board of Education will hold a special meeting focused on a training session on effective goal monitoring, led by Council of Great City Schools Coach Greg Klein. The board will discuss interim goals and guardrails as part of the Student Outcome Focused Governance approach. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is entirely procedural and training-oriented.

• Training on Effective Goal Monitoring by Council of Great City Schools Coach Greg Klein
• Discussion of Interim Goals and Interim Guardrails
• Use of Effective Goal Monitoring and Student Outcomes Focused Manual tools

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The board is meeting in open and closed session. They will hold a public hearing on the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) annual budget and service plan for the 2025-2026 school year. In closed session, they will discuss personnel appointments, labor negotiations with the Teachers Association of Long Beach and California School Employees Association, and anticipated litigation. The consent calendar includes approval of meeting minutes and personnel actions, including retirements and new appointments.

• Public hearing on SELPA 2025-2026 budget and service plan
• Closed session: labor negotiations with Teachers Association of Long Beach and California School Employees Association
• Closed session: anticipated litigation (one case)
• Closed session: public employee appointments (interim assistant superintendent, principals, etc.)
• Consent calendar: approval of certificated and classified personnel report including retirements and new appointments

The Board approved the 2025-2026 District Budget and the Local Control and Accountability Plan. Members also approved annual targets, a monitoring calendar, and an implementation timeline for Student Outcome Focused Governance. Additionally, the Board appointed an interim assistant superintendent.

• Approved appointment of Dr. Damita Myers-Miller as interim assistant superintendent (4-0)
• Approved separation agreement for certificated employee E00285818 (4-0)
• Approved amended agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar as amended (5-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Local Control and Accountability Plan (5-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 District Budget (5-0)
• Approved annual targets for Student Outcome Focused Governance (5-0)
• Approved Monitoring Calendar of Board Goals and Guardrails 2025-2028 (5-0)

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to review and provide feedback on a draft of Interim Goals and Interim Guardrails presented by staff. The workshop will use a protocol to gather board recommendations. No votes or final decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of Interim Goals and Interim Guardrails draft

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Board of Education will conduct public hearings regarding the 2025-26 Budget and the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel and labor negotiations and a consent calendar for personnel reports.

• Public hearing on the 2025-26 Budget
• Public hearing on the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
• Approval of Certificated Personnel Report including retirements and appointments
• Closed session regarding labor negotiations with the Teachers Association of Long Beach
• Closed session for public employee appointments for Interim Assistant Superintendent, Principal, Assistant Principal, Administrative Assistant, and Director

The Board of Education approved several administrative reports and revised Board Bylaws 9020 and 9021. The Board also approved Memorandums of Understanding with the CSEA regarding layoff effects for Unit A and Unit B. Additionally, the Board modified the implementation timeline for remaining board bylaws.

• Approved readmission of student ID 201127445 (4-0)
• Approved public employee appointments (4-0)
• Adopted agenda as posted (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar, including personnel and finance reports (4-0, with item 15.1 and 15.6 passing 3-1)
• Approved revisions to Board Bylaws 9020 and 9021 (3-0 each)
• Amended SOFG Implementation Timeline for remaining bylaws (3-0)
• Approved MOU with CSEA regarding Effects of Lay Off - Unit A (3-0)
• Approved MOU with CSEA regarding Effects of Lay Off - Unit B (3-0)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The board will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to dedicate easements at Gant Elementary School (1854 North Britton Drive) to the City of Long Beach for a new drop-off and pick-up area. The board will also discuss personnel appointments and retirements, and will meet in closed session for labor negotiations with the Teachers Association of Long Beach.

• Public hearing on Resolution 051925-B to dedicate easements at Gant Elementary School (1854 North Britton Drive) for new drop-off and pick-up
• Closed session: conference with labor negotiators regarding the Teachers Association of Long Beach
• Consent calendar includes approval of personnel report with 15 retirements totaling over 400 years of service, resignations, appointments, and leaves of absence
• Closed session: public employee appointment of an Acting Assistant Principal
• Reports from Superintendent Advisory Groups on budget, policy, instruction, and student support

The Board of Education approved a consent calendar including easements for new drop-off and pick-up areas at Gant Elementary and the initial study for HVAC and CTE projects at Long Beach Polytechnic High School. The Board also appointed Janique Aradela as acting Principal at Dooley Elementary School.

• Approved appointment of Janique Aradela as acting Principal at Dooley Elementary School (3-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 051925-A supporting Classified School Employee Week (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 051925-B to dedicate easements for drop-off/pick-up at Gant Elementary (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 051925-C for Poly High HVAC modernization and new CTE building (5-0)
• Approved Certificated and Classified Personnel Reports (5-0)
• Approved Instruction, Finance, Business, Grants, and Purchasing reports (5-0)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The board will conduct public hearings on initial bargaining proposals from CSEA Chapter 2 Units A and B and the district's counter proposals. The board will also meet in closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Teachers Association of Long Beach and evaluate the superintendent. In open session, the board will consider a consent calendar including personnel appointments and retirements.

• Public hearing on CSEA Unit A initial bargaining proposals
• Public hearing on CSEA Unit B initial bargaining proposals
• Public hearing on district's initial bargaining proposals to CSEA
• Closed session: conference with labor negotiators for TALB contract
• Consent calendar: personnel report with 19 certificated and 10 classified retirements plus appointments

The Board of Education approved a new policy regarding responses to immigration enforcement and accepted initial bargaining proposals and a memorandum of understanding with CSEA Chapter 2. Other actions included appointing an acting principal and approving a land easement for Gant Elementary School.

• Approved Board Policy 5145.13: Response to Immigration Enforcement (5-0)
• Accepted initial bargaining proposals from CSEA Chapter 2, Unit A (5-0)
• Accepted initial bargaining proposals from CSEA Chapter 2, Unit B (5-0)
• Approved district initial bargaining proposals to CSEA Chapter 2, Unit A and B (5-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding between LBUSD and CSEA Chapter 2 Units A and B (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Sherita Clemons as Acting Principal at Nieto Herrera Elementary School (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 050725-A to dedicate easement at Gant Elementary School for new drop-off and pick-up (5-0)
• Approved revisions to Board Bylaw 9000 (4-1)

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Board of Education will hold a special meeting to receive refresher training on student outcomes focused governance. The session covers inputs, outputs, outcomes, goals, and the distinction between Board and Superintendent work.

• Refresher training on inputs, outputs, outcomes, goals, guardrails, and interims
• Training on distinguishing customer service/issues from owner service/issues
• Training on distinguishing Board work versus Superintendent work
• Training on tracking time during Board meetings

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

This is a regular meeting with closed session for confidential student matters, employee discipline, appointment of an acting activities specialist, and the superintendent's performance evaluation. Open session includes public comments, adoption of the agenda, recognitions, reports from advisory groups, and a consent calendar that approves minutes and a personnel report listing retirements and new hires. No substantive policy decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Closed session: evaluate Superintendent of Schools performance
• Closed session: confidential student matters (CA Ed Code 35146)
• Closed session: public employee discipline/dismissal/release
• Consent calendar: approve personnel report with 16 certificated retirements and 7 classified retirements
• Consent calendar: approve appointments including new teachers and Head Start staff

The Board of Education approved the Student Outcomes Focused Governance (SOFG) implementation timeline and self-evaluation. A proposed policy regarding responses to immigration enforcement was tabled. The Board also approved the 2025-2026 meeting schedule and several personnel and financial reports.

• Approved expulsion of Student ID #201130469 (5-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student ID #201153514 with suspended enforcement (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Lauren Lee as Acting Activity Specialist at Cabrillo HS (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including personnel, finance, and purchasing reports (5-0)
• Tabled Board Policy 5145.13: Response to Immigration Enforcement
• Approved SOFG Implementation Timeline (4-1)
• Approved SOFG Board Self-Evaluation (5-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Schedule of Board of Education Meetings and Workshops (4-0-1)

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to receive updates on facilities bond projects, business system modernization, and the first draft of the English Learner Master Plan. Public testimony will be heard on agenda items. No votes are scheduled.

• Facilities update on current bond projects and building industry impacts
• Resource Planning Modernization update on modernizing business systems (Recruitment, Payroll, Budget, etc.)
• Interactive review of Draft #1 of the English Learner Master Plan
• Public testimony on items listed on the agenda

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will meet in open session at 2:15 p.m., then move to closed session to discuss a public employee appointment, discipline/dismissal/release, labor negotiations with the Teachers Association of Long Beach, one matter of anticipated litigation, and the superintendent's performance evaluation. Open session resumes at 5:00 p.m. for recognitions, public testimony, reports from superintendent advisory groups, and approval of a consent calendar that includes personnel transactions and retirements.

• Closed session: conference with labor negotiators for the Teachers Association of Long Beach
• Closed session: public employee discipline/dismissal/release
• Closed session: anticipated litigation (one matter)
• Closed session: public employee performance evaluation of the superintendent
• Consent calendar: approval of personnel report including retirements of employees with up to 35 years of service

The Board of Education approved seven specific board bylaws and established a Student Outcome Focused Governance Implementation Team. The Board also approved the appointment of an interim Administrative Assistant and passed a series of personnel and financial reports via the consent calendar.

• Approved public employment of Jessica McAfee as interim Administrative Assistant (5-0)
• Approved Board Bylaw 9010, Public Statements (5-0)
• Approved Board Bylaw 9011, Disclosure of Confidential/Privileged Information (5-0)
• Approved Board Bylaw 9031, Member Concerns Regarding Staff Performance (4-0-1)
• Approved Board Bylaw 9032, Superintendent Concerns about Board Member Behavior (4-1)
• Approved Board Bylaw 9050, Conflicts of Interest (5-0)
• Approved Board Bylaw 9100, Board President (5-0)
• Approved Board Bylaw 9101, Board Vice President (5-0)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education is meeting for a regular session that includes a closed session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation, as well as confidential student and personnel matters. The open session will feature recognitions, public testimony, and consideration of a consent calendar approving personnel changes including retirements and resignations. The board will also receive reports from superintendent advisory groups on budget, instruction, and workforce development.

• Closed session discussion of existing litigation: OAH Case No. 2024080420 and A.S. v. Long Beach Unified School District, Civil Action No. 2:25-cv-01121 HDV (PDx)
• Closed session discussion of anticipated litigation (two cases) with significant exposure
• Approval of retirements for 13 certificated employees, including Marilee Elam (33 years) and James Willert (27 years)
• Approval of resignations for 11 employees, including Marcia Amezcua and Rebecca Brewster
• Appointment of 16 day-to-day substitute teachers

The Board of Education approved a new implementation timeline for student outcome focused governance and passed resolutions opposing federal K-12 funding cuts and reaffirming commitment to marginalized students. The Board also approved several personnel reports and closed-session actions regarding student expulsions and employee discipline.

• Adopted Board Implementation Timeline for student outcome focused governance (3-1)
• Approved Resolution 030525-A opposing U.S. House FY 2025 budget education cuts (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 030525-B recognizing 2025 as year of commitment to marginalized students (4-0)
• Approved expulsion of student ID 201179303 with suspended enforcement (4-0)
• Approved expulsion of student ID 201142510 (4-0)
• Approved agreement for 30-day unpaid suspension of classified employee E00641565 (4-0)
• Approved defense of federal civil action 225CV01121HDV (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including personnel, finance, and purchasing reports (4-0)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The board will hold a workshop on the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) mid-year update and a cell phone/social media policy development update. Closed session items include litigation and labor negotiations. The board will also receive the Measure E/K/Q Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee annual report and consider a consent calendar with personnel actions.

• Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Mid-Year Update
• Cell Phone & Social Media Policy Development Update
• Measure E/K/Q Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee Annual Report
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on existing litigation and labor negotiations
• Consent calendar: approval of certificated and classified personnel report including retirements and new hires

The Board of Education approved the consent calendar, including personnel, finance, and purchasing reports, as well as revisions to the Independent Study board policy. The Board also approved a workers' compensation release and a PERB case appeal from closed session.

• Approved compromise and release agreement in workers' compensation matter (4-0)
• Approved filing of appeal in PERB case LA-CE-6818-E (5-0)
• Approved agenda with modifications to Purchasing & Contracts Report and Independent Study BP (5-0)
• Approved Certificated Personnel Report (5-0)
• Approved Classified Personnel Report (5-0)
• Approved Instruction, Finance, Business, and Grants & Compliance Reports (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 021925-A, Release of Special Contract Employees (5-0)
• Approved revisions to Board Policy 6158 Independent Study (5-0)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with open and closed sessions. In closed session, board members will discuss confidential student matters, appoint a director and acting principal, confer with labor negotiators regarding the Teachers Association of Long Beach (TALB), and evaluate the superintendent. In open session, the board will adopt the agenda, hear public testimony, receive reports from superintendent advisory groups, and approve a consent calendar that includes personnel transactions (retirements and appointments) and meeting minutes.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiators for TALB
• Closed session public employee performance evaluation of the superintendent
• Consent calendar: approval of certificated and classified personnel report listing 21 retirements and several appointments
• Reports from superintendent advisory groups on budget, instruction, workforce, and governance
• Public testimony periods for both agenda and non-agenda items

The Board of Education approved several student expulsions and readmissions in closed session and authorized public employee appointments. The Board also approved the consent calendar and a correction to the 2025-2026 traditional school year calendar.

• Approved readmission of two students (5-0)
• Approved expulsion of four students (5-0)
• Approved public employee appointments, including Director of Inclusion & Special Education and Acting Principal at Muir K-8 (5-0)
• Approved agenda as posted (5-0)
• Approved extension of public testimony (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including personnel, finance, and purchasing reports (5-0)
• Approved correction to 2025-2026 Traditional School Year Calendar (5-0)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Board of Education will meet to discuss confidential student matters, employee appointments, and existing litigation in closed session. The open session includes reports from Superintendent Advisory Groups and a consent calendar for personnel actions.

• Approval of Certificated Personnel Report including retirements and new teacher appointments
• Closed session discussion on labor negotiations with Teachers Association of Long Beach (TALB)
• Closed session review of existing litigation: OAH Case No. 2024100690 and Case No. 22STCV04747
• Performance evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools
• Reports on Superintendent Advisory Groups regarding budget, policy, and workforce development

The Board of Education approved initial bargaining proposals for the Teachers Association of Long Beach and a memorandum of understanding concerning the closure of Hudson School. Other actions included personnel appointments and the expulsion of one student. The Board also approved several financial and personnel reports via consent calendars.

• Approved initial bargaining proposals from District to TALB (5-0)
• Approved initial bargaining proposals from TALB to District (5-0)
• Approved MOU with TALB regarding Hudson School closure (5-0)
• Expelled student ID #201143808 with suspended enforcement (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Carmen Hernandez as Acting Principal at Longfellow ES and Brandon Kent as Acting Assistant Principal at Muir K-8 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution Number 011525-A to terminate certificated employee No. 00289711 (4-0)
• Approved final settlement agreement for OAH Case No. 2024100690 (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar A and Finance Report B (5-0 and 4-0-1)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on December 18, 2024, beginning with a closed session to discuss confidential student matters, employee discipline, and labor negotiations with the Teachers Association of Long Beach (TALB). The open session will include a staff report on board goals, recognitions, public testimony, and approval of the consent calendar, which includes minutes and personnel actions such as retirements and appointments.

• Closed session includes conference with labor negotiator Steve Rockenbach on negotiations with TALB
• Consent calendar approval of certificated and classified personnel report, including retirements of Luana Wesley (34 years) and Janet Donahue (27 years)
• Staff report on 'Voices from the Field' aligned to Board Goals 1 and 2
• Public testimony periods for items on and off the agenda
• Board will report out any actions taken in closed session at reconvening

The Board of Education approved the expulsion of one student and the demotion of one classified employee following a closed session. The Board also approved two consent calendars covering personnel, finance, and purchasing reports.

• Approved expulsion of student #201134135 (4-0)
• Approved demotion of classified employee no. 00541054 (4-0)
• Approved agenda as posted (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar A including personnel, finance, and purchasing reports (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar B including Finance Report B (4-0-1)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with new business items including the administration of the oath of office to board members for Districts Two and Four for the 2024-2028 term, the reorganization of the board through election of officers, and approval of the certification of signatures and signature authorities for district employees. Public testimony periods are scheduled for items on and off the agenda.

• Administration of oath of office to board members for District Two and District Four for the 2024-2028 term
• Reorganization of the board - election of officers
• Approval of certification of signatures and signature authorities for district employees (contracts, notices of employment, payments, releases)
• Public testimony on agenda and non-agenda items (3 minutes per person, 30-minute limit)

The Board of Education administered oaths of office to members Douglas Otto and Erik Miller for the 2024-2028 term. The board also voted to maintain its current leadership and approved signature authorities.

• Approved agenda as posted (5-0)
• Elected Diana Craighead as Board president (5-0)
• Elected Douglas Otto as Board vice-president (5-0)
• Approved Certification of Signatures and Signature Authorities (5-0)

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach USD Board of Education will hold a special meeting focused on effective governance practices. They will discuss and consider adopting revisions to existing board bylaws and new bylaws covering communications, conflicts of interest, and board member conduct. The board will also conduct a quarterly self-evaluation and take action on it. Public testimony will be heard on agenda items.

• Discussion and possible adoption of revised bylaws 9000, 9005, 9010, 9011, 9015, 9020
• Discussion and possible adoption of new bylaws on communications, facility visits, closed session, order of business, committees, concerns about superintendent/staff/board member behavior, conflicts of interest, board president/vice president
• Quarterly self-evaluation action item
• Facilitated discussion on effective governance practices

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with open and closed sessions. The board will adopt the agenda, hear public comments, and receive reports from superintendent advisory groups. Key actions include approving consent calendar items for certificated and classified personnel transactions, including retirements, appointments, and leaves of absence.

• Approval of certificated personnel report including retirements of Joan Calhoun (27 years) and others, plus appointments of special contract teachers and day-to-day substitutes
• Approval of classified personnel report including appointments and retirements of Laura Martinez (25 years), Patricia Mitchell (23 years), Kerry Werstine (39 years)
• Introduction of student representative to the board
• Closed session items on confidential student matters, employee discipline, and temporary employee contracts
• Public testimony periods for agenda and non-agenda items

The Board of Education approved the expulsion of one student and the dismissal of one classified employee. Additionally, the Board approved a series of administrative reports and a policy regarding K-6 suicide prevention.

• Approved expulsion of Student ID #5945 (5-0)
• Approved dismissal of classified employee #00720088 (5-0)
• Approved addendum to Special Contracts for Temporary Employees for 2024-2025 (5-0)
• Approved agenda as posted (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar A, including Board Policy 5141.53 K-6 Suicide Prevention (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 120424-A to compensate Board Member Benitez for absence (4-0-1)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The board will hold open and closed sessions, with the main action items on the consent calendar including approval of minutes, certificated personnel report (retirements, appointments, leaves), and classified personnel report. Public comments will be heard. The agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of certificated personnel report with retirements, appointments, and leaves
• Approval of classified personnel report with appointments
• Closed session discussions on confidential student matters and anticipated litigation
• Reports from superintendent advisory groups
• Public testimony on agenda and non-agenda items

The Board of Education approved an updated Conflict of Interest Code and several personnel and financial reports. Closed session actions included the expulsion of one student and the suspension or demotion of employees. The Board also voted to maintain the December 13 organizational meeting.

• Approved updated Conflict of Interest Code (4-0)
• Approved expulsion of Student ID #34290 (4-0)
• Approved suspension without pay and 30-day notice of dismissal for one certificated employee (4-0)
• Approved demotion of one classified employee (4-0)
• Approved settlement agreement in Claim No. 21861718 (4-0)
• Approved final settlement agreement for OAH Case No. 2024030094 (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar A, including Board Policy 5141.52 on Grades 7-12 Suicide Prevention (4-0)
• Denied motion to cancel December 13 organizational meeting (1-3)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Board will hold a public hearing on the annual statutory school facility fees report for fiscal year 2023-24. In closed session, the board will discuss negotiations for property at 723 Long Beach Blvd., employee appointments for several positions, and multiple pending lawsuits. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes and personnel actions, including retirements and new appointments.

• Public hearing on School Facility Fees Report for FY 2023-24
• Closed session real property negotiation at 723 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90813
• Closed session litigation: A.D. v. LBUSD, Jones v. LBUSD, Doe v. LBUSD
• Approval of certificated and classified personnel report including appointments and separations
• Recognition of retiring employees (Karen Freidhoff, Irene Harris, Curt Knowles, Ethel Galang, Marilyn King)

The Board of Education voted to close Hudson Elementary School at the end of the 2024-2025 school year and consolidate its attendance boundary with Garfield Elementary School. Other actions included approving two legal settlements and designating Richard D. Browning as an Early College High School.

• Approved plan to close Hudson Elementary School at end of 2024-2025 school year (4-1)
• Approved consolidation of Hudson and Garfield Elementary School attendance boundaries (5-0)
• Approved recognizing Richard D. Browning as an Early College High School (5-0)
• Approved extension of employment agreement for Chief Technology Officer (5-0)
• Approved employment agreement for Assistant Superintendent of Facilities and Operations (5-0)
• Approved public employee appointments in closed session (5-0)
• Approved settlement agreement in Case #23LBCV00205 (5-0)
• Approved settlement agreement in Case #22LBCV00367 (5-0)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold public hearings on the sufficiency of K-12 textbooks and instructional materials and on approving environmental documents and the Washington Middle School Transformation Project. The board will also discuss updating board bylaws for Student Outcome Focused Governance and conduct a closed-session labor negotiation with the superintendent. The consent calendar includes approval of personnel reports, retirements, appointments, and leaves of absence.

• Public hearing and action on Washington Middle School Transformation Project, including environmental documents
• Public hearing on sufficiency of K-12 textbooks and instructional materials
• Discussion on updating board bylaws with facilitated session from Council of Great City Schools
• Closed-session conference with labor negotiator for superintendent contract
• Consent calendar: approval of personnel report with retirements, appointments, and leaves of absence

The Board of Education approved the Superintendent's contract renewal and the Washington Middle School Transformation Project. Members also approved the reappointment of the Personnel Commissioner and a series of consent calendar items. Staff presented a recommendation to close Hudson Elementary School at the end of the 2024-2025 school year for informational purposes.

• Approved Superintendent Contract Renewal and Terms (4-0)
• Approved Washington Middle School Transformation Project and environmental documents (4-0)
• Approved Reappointment of Personnel Commissioner (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 101624-A supporting National Principals Month (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 101624-B regarding sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials (4-0)
• Approved updated Board Bylaw 9150 regarding Student Member of the Board of Education (4-0)
• Approved Certificated and Classified Personnel Reports (4-0)
• Approved Purchasing and Business Department Reports (4-0)

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education holds a special meeting to discuss the 2024-2025 goal monitoring calendar and review board bylaws and effective governance practices. The meeting includes public participation and testimony on agenda items. No binding votes or financial decisions are scheduled.

• Presentation of plans for addressing student needs through adult inputs and progress monitoring (Goal Monitoring Calendar)
• Review and discussion of current board bylaws and potential changes
• Facilitated discussion on effective governance practices
• Public testimony on agenda items

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

This regular meeting of the Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education includes closed session discussions on labor negotiations with the superintendent and with employee organizations, as well as two existing litigation cases. The open session will feature recognitions, public comments, and approval of a consent calendar that includes personnel actions such as retirements and appointments.

• Closed session conference with labor negotiator regarding superintendent contract
• Closed session conference with legal counsel on OAH Case No. 2024070432 and two Jane Doe cases
• Consent calendar approval of certificated and classified personnel report including 7 retirements and 5 new appointments
• Public comments on closed session items and general agenda items
• Reports from superintendent advisory groups on budget, instruction, workforce, and governance

The Board of Education approved two settlement agreements following a closed session. The Board also approved the agenda and two consent calendars containing personnel, finance, and purchasing reports.

• Approved final settlement agreement and general release for OAH Case (5-0)
• Approved settlement agreement on Case No. 21STCCV26161 (5-0)
• Approved amended agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar A, including personnel, finance, and purchasing reports (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar B (4-0-1)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

This is a mostly procedural meeting. The board will consider a consent calendar approving certificated and classified personnel transactions, including retirements and new appointments. Public testimony will be heard on both agenda and non-agenda items. Closed session will address confidential student matters and employee discipline.

• Approval of personnel report including retirements: Jerry Gilmore (30 yrs), Margaret Kaspar (14 yrs), Ruben Barajas (21 yrs), Robert Maldonado (37 yrs)
• New appointments: Kristen Ottenad, Jill Rivas, Hector Santana (Special Education teachers), Janelle Caputo (nurse), and others
• Introduction of student representative to the board
• Reports on Superintendent Advisory Groups: Budget, Instruction, Workforce, Student Governance

The Board of Education approved the 2024 District-Wide Sustainability Plan and a resolution supporting Proposition 2 for school facilities modernization. The Board also approved several labor agreements and personnel reports.

• Approved 2024 District-Wide Sustainability Plan (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 091824-A supporting Proposition 2 facilities bond (5-0)
• Approved MOUs with CSEA Chapter 2 - Unit A and Unit B (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Teachers Association of Long Beach (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including personnel, finance, and purchasing reports (5-0)
• Approved readmission of student #2822 (5-0)
• Approved release of one classified employee (5-0)
• Approved resignation agreement for a certificated employee (5-0)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will meet to discuss personnel appointments and retirements. The board is also scheduled to conduct a closed session regarding the performance evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools.

• Appointment of Head Start Early Learning Center Manager (Closed Session)
• Performance evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools (Closed Session)
• Approval of Certificated and Classified Personnel Report including multiple teacher and nurse appointments
• Recognition of retiring staff including James Suarez (Asst. to Superintendent) and Terry Boyd (Plant Spv II)
• Reports from Superintendent Advisory Groups on budget, policy, and workforce development

The Board of Education approved the project and environmental study for a new gymnasium and aquatic center at Jordan High School. The board also seated a new student board member and approved several personnel and financial reports.

• Approved Jordan High School New Gymnasium & Aquatic Center Project (5-0)
• Approved public employee promotion (5-0)
• Approved resignation of two classified and one certificated employee (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 090424-A to compensate Board Member Otto for illness absence (4-0-1)
• Approved Consent Calendar A excluding Item 14.6 (4-0-1)
• Approved Consent Calendar B (4-0-1)
• Seated Alana Arroyo as student board member
• Pulled Superintendent contract renewal from agenda