Long Beach Unified School District public meetings in 2021

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The board will hold a public hearing on a resolution authorizing submittal of surplus property waiver applications for 999 Atlantic Avenue and 4310 Long Beach Boulevard to the State Board of Education. The board will also consider approval of the certificated and classified personnel report, including retirements and new appointments. The agenda includes a closed session covering student discipline, employee evaluations, real property negotiations, and existing litigation.

• Public hearing on surplus property waiver for 999 Atlantic Ave and 4310 Long Beach Blvd
• Approval of personnel report: retirements of 4 certificated and 11 classified employees, plus new appointments including special contract teachers and day-to-day substitutes
• Closed session conference with real property negotiators for 999 Atlantic Ave and 4310 Long Beach Blvd
• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation (19 case numbers listed)
• Approval of minutes from December 1, 2021 meeting

The Board of Education approved the First Interim Financial Report for 2021-2022 and authorized waiver applications for two surplus properties. The board also updated sexual harassment policies and approved three student expulsions.

• Approved First Interim Financial Report for 2021-2022 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 121521-A for surplus property waivers at 999 Atlantic Avenue and 4310 Long Beach Boulevard (4-0)
• Approved Board Policy 1312.3 Uniform Complaint Procedures (4-0)
• Approved Board Policy 4119.11 Sexual Harassment - Personnel (4-0)
• Approved Board Policy 5145.7 Sexual Harassment - Students (4-0)
• Approved expulsions for Student #935, Student #805, and Student #985 (4-0)
• Approved Finance Report B (3-0-1)
• Approved Certificated Personnel, Classified Personnel, Instruction, Finance Report A, Business Department, and Purchasing and Contracts reports (4-0)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

This agenda is primarily procedural and administrative, with no public hearings or major policy votes scheduled. The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will approve staff retirements and new appointments, review the Educator Effectiveness Block Grant, and hold closed-session discussions on labor negotiations with CSEA and TALB.

• Approval of retirements for six staff members and appointments for special contract teachers and substitutes
• Closed-session conference with labor negotiators for CSEA and TALB
• Staff report on the Educator Effectiveness Block Grant
• Closed-session discussions on employee discipline, performance evaluations, and litigation
• Approval of November 17 meeting minutes and adoption of the agenda as posted

The Board of Education approved a redistricting map to be submitted to the City of Long Beach and adopted a new Excellence and Equity policy. Other actions included approving several nondiscrimination policies and a student expulsion.

• Approved Resolution 120121-C recommending new Board of Education Districts (unanimous)
• Approved Board Policy 0415 Excellence and Equity (4-1)
• Approved Board Policy 0410 Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities (unanimous)
• Approved Board Policy 4030 Nondiscrimination in Employment (unanimous)
• Approved Board Policy 5145.3 Nondiscrimination/Harassment of Students (unanimous)
• Approved expulsion for Student #534 (unanimous)
• Approved settlement agreement in case NC060708 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 120121-B to convey property interest to Caltrans for pedestrian and bicyclist safety (unanimous)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The board will first meet in closed session for student discipline, employee evaluations, litigation, and labor negotiations, then reconvene in open session. In open session, they will discuss a staff report on Board Area Redistricting and vote on a certificated personnel report including retirements, appointments, and substitute teachers. They will also approve minutes from November 3 and recognize students and staff.

• Staff report on Board Area Redistricting
• Certificated Personnel Report: retirements of 6 employees (each with 20-30 years of service) and appointment of 7 special contract teachers, a nurse, and a counselor
• Closed session: student discipline, confidential student matters, employee performance evaluation of the superintendent, and employee appointments
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (1 case) and significant exposure to litigation (3 cases) and existing litigation (10 cases listed)
• Closed session: conference with labor negotiators for CSEA and TALB

The Board of Education approved updates to the sexual health and HIV/AIDS prevention policy and authorized a lease-leaseback contract for HVAC work at Lakewood HS. The Board also approved several personnel and finance reports and bargaining proposals for the Teachers Association of Long Beach. Staff presented draft maps for Board Area Redistricting for a proposed December 1 approval.

• Approved BP 6142.1, Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Instruction (4-0)
• Approved Lease-Leaseback Contract for Lakewood HS Gym HVAC (4-0)
• Approved Bargaining Proposals to Teachers Association of Long Beach (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 111721-A Statutory School Facility Fees Report (4-0)
• Approved Certificated, Classified, and Instruction Reports (4-0 each)
• Approved Finance Report A (4-0) and Finance Report B (3-0-1)
• Approved Business Department and Purchasing & Contracts Reports (4-0 each)
• Approved two Compromise and Release Agreements in closed session (5-0)

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

This is a special meeting of the Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education. The board will enter closed session to evaluate the superintendent's performance. In open session, staff will provide updates on active facilities projects, surplus property, and the Facilities Master Planning process. Additionally, an update on board area redistricting and community engagement efforts will be presented.

• Closed session: public employee performance evaluation of Superintendent of Schools
• Facilities update: active projects, surplus property, and Facilities Master Planning process
• Board area redistricting update: process and community engagement
• Public comments on items listed on the Closed Session agenda
• Announcements of Closed Session items under California Government Code

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with both closed and open sessions. In open session, the board will consider approving the Certificated Personnel Report, which includes retirements of several employees and appointments/conversions of many teachers. The board will also vote on minutes from October 20, 2021, and recognize students and staff. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of Certificated and Classified Personnel Report listing retirements (e.g., Kathryn Beasley, Josephine Deguzman) and teacher appointments/conversions
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 20, 2021
• Closed session discussions on student discipline, employee evaluations, anticipated/existing litigation, and labor negotiations with CSEA and TALB
• Recognition of students, staff, and school celebrations
• Public testimony periods for items on and off the agenda

The Board of Education approved a COVID-19 school opening memorandum of understanding addendum and the expulsion of two students. Several personnel and finance reports were also approved. No reportable actions were taken during the closed session.

• Approved 2021-2022 Addendum to School Opening MOU Related to COVID-19 (5-0)
• Approved expulsion for Student #825 (5-0)
• Approved expulsion for Student #241 (5-0)
• Approved Certificated Personnel Report (5-0)
• Approved Classified Personnel Report (5-0)
• Approved Finance Report A (5-0)
• Approved Finance Report B (4-0-1)
• Approved Business Department Report (5-0)

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

This special meeting of the Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education is a workshop with informational updates only. Staff will present on student health and wellness including new high school Wellness Centers; iReady diagnostic assessment data for Quarter 1; Multilingual Office projects such as dual immersion expansion; and board governance protocols. The board will also reflect on previous teaching and learning discussions. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Health & Wellness Update: policies, new high school Wellness Centers, and triennial assessment
• iReady Data Update: overview of diagnostic assessment program and Quarter 1 K-12 results
• Multilingual Office Update: projects for English Learners including dual immersion expansion
• Board Governance and Development: discussion of Board Handbook, community vision, and agenda redevelopment
• Board Discussion and Reflection on Teaching and Learning Workshop

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The board will hold a public hearing on sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials, receive a staff report on board area redistricting, and discuss the Learning Recovery and Acceleration Program. It will also vote on personnel actions including retirements and appointments in both certificated and classified staff.

• Public hearing on sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials (9.1)
• Staff report on board area redistricting (16.1)
• Discussion of the Learning Recovery and Acceleration Program (L-RAP) (16.2)
• Certificated and classified personnel report including retirements and appointments (17.1)
• Closed session items covering student discipline, employee evaluations, litigation, and labor negotiations with CSEA and TALB

The Board of Education approved the ESSER III Expenditure Plan for learning acceleration and professional development. It also adopted a resolution confirming the sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials. Other actions included approving personnel reports and two student expulsions.

• Approved ESSER III Expenditure Plan (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 102021-A for Sufficiency of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (5-0)
• Approved Settlement Agreement and General Release in case 21STCP02246 (5-0)
• Approved expulsion for Student #484 (5-0)
• Approved expulsion for Student #164 (5-0)
• Approved Chief Business and Financial Officer Employment Contract (5-0)
• Approved Reappointment of Members to the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee (5-0)
• Approved Finance Report B (4-0-1)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The board will review and approve certificated and classified personnel transactions, including retirement recognitions. It will also consider appointments of special contract teachers to various schools. Closed‑session items will address student discipline, public employee matters, and ongoing litigation. Staff reports will cover tutoring, board area redistricting, and an ESSER III learning acceleration update.

• Closed session: Student Discipline Matters (CA Education Code §48900)
• Closed session: Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
• Closed session: Conference with Legal Counsel on anticipated and existing litigation (Gov’t Code §§54956.9)
• Approval of certificated personnel transactions and retirement letters
• Appointment of special contract teachers to schools (e.g., N‑Millikan, N‑Beach)

The Board of Education approved several administrative reports, personnel changes, and two student expulsions. They also ratified emergency water leak remediation work at Wilson High School and designated the General Counsel as Senior Management of the Classified Service.

• Approved dismissal of probationary classified School Safety Officer Employee #00675598 (5-0)
• Approved agenda as posted (5-0)
• Approved minutes for September 14, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Certificated Personnel, Classified Personnel, and Instruction reports (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Report A, Finance Report B (3-0-1), and Business Department Report (unanimous)
• Approved expulsion of Student #5337 and Student #4206 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 100621-A designating General Counsel as Senior Management of the Classified Service (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 100621-B for emergency water leak remediation at Wilson High School (unanimous)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will meet September 14, 2021, starting with closed session for student discipline, personnel evaluations, litigation, and labor negotiations. Open session at 5:00 p.m. includes a staff report on Board Area Redistricting and Disability History Week, followed by action on a certificated and classified personnel report approving retirements and new appointments. Public testimony is allowed on both agenda and non-agenda items.

• Staff report on Board Area Redistricting (information only)
• Approval of certificated personnel report including retirements of 6 teachers and appointments of many new teachers and specialists
• Approval of classified personnel report including retirements of 10 employees and new hires
• Closed session discussion of 12 existing litigation cases and anticipated litigation (4 cases)
• Closed session conference with labor negotiators for CSEA and TALB

The Board of Education approved the 2021-2022 COVID-19 school opening MOU and the traditional academic calendars for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. Other key actions included updating suicide prevention policy and approving several personnel and finance reports.

• Approved 2021-2022 School Opening MOU Related to COVID-19 (5-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 Traditional Academic Calendars (5-0)
• Approved Board Policy 5141.52 Suicide Prevention (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 091421-B, Disability History Week (5-0)
• Approved Finance Report B (3-0-1, Member Kerr recused)
• Approved Purchasing & Contracts Report B (3-0-1, Member Kerr recused)
• Approved expulsion for Student #3756 and Student #3159 (5-0)
• Approved readmit for Student #9610 (5-0)

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The board is receiving informational presentations on TK-12 summer programming highlights, the Learning Acceleration and Support Plan, the newly formed Multilingual Office, and the Facilities Master Plan and Bond Program. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• TK-12 summer programming recap including intervention and enrichment
• Learning Acceleration and Support Plan projects and initiatives
• Multilingual Office introduction update
• School Facilities Master Plan and Bond Program update

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on August 18, 2021. The board will consider approving certificated and classified personnel transactions, including retirements and new appointments. The meeting also includes closed session discussions on student discipline, employee evaluations, litigation, and labor negotiations. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of retirements for 13 certificated and 4 classified employees, including teachers and support staff
• Approval of appointments for new teachers, counselors, and speech pathologists at multiple schools
• Closed session conference with legal counsel on anticipated and existing litigation (10 cases listed)
• Closed session labor negotiations with CSEA and TALB
• Closed session evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools

The Board of Education approved several personnel and financial reports, updated the independent study policy, and extended the Superintendent's contract. No action was taken on the proposed Excellence and Equity policy after board discussion.

• Approved Superintendent's Employment Contract extension (4-0-1)
• Approved Board Policy 6158 Independent Study (4-0-1)
• Approved Personnel Evaluation - Pilot Speech & Language Pathologist MOU (4-0-1)
• Approved Administrative Assignments (4-0-1)
• Approved Finance Report A (4-0-1) and Finance Report B (3-0-1-1)
• Approved Purchasing & Contracts Report A (4-0-1) and Report B (3-0-1-1)
• Approved Certificated and Classified Personnel Reports (4-0-1)
• Approved Board Meeting Schedule (4-0-1)

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

This special meeting includes a closed session for the superintendent's performance evaluation and anticipated litigation. In open session, the board will discuss board development and handbook revisions, review growth metrics and superintendent's draft strategic goals, receive updates on health and safety protocols and independent study implementation, and hear equity policy recommendations from the Equity Leadership Team.

• Closed session: Public employee performance evaluation of Superintendent of Schools
• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation (1 case) and significant exposure to litigation (3 cases)
• Board development discussion on operating processes, board handbook enhancements, and agenda revisions focusing on student outcomes
• Data and superintendent's goals: growth metrics monitoring calendar and draft strategic goals
• Equity policy: summary of Equity Leadership Team work (Jan-Aug 2021) and policy recommendations

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The board will hold a closed session for student discipline, personnel evaluations, litigation cases (15 existing, 1 anticipated), and labor negotiations with CSEA and TALB. In open session, they will consider approving the Certificated Personnel Report with multiple teacher appointments and retirements, and hear a staff report on the Learning Acceleration & Support Plan. Public testimony will be taken on both agenda and non-agenda items.

• Approval of Certificated Personnel Report with appointments (e.g., Stacy Aguilar, Miguel Ramirez) and retirements (e.g., Kalani Caldwell, Poly, 31 years; John Cruz, Hoover, 39 years)
• Staff report on Learning Acceleration & Support Plan (information item)
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on 15 existing litigation cases and 1 anticipated litigation case
• Closed session: conference with labor negotiators for CSEA and TALB
• Public testimony on agenda and non-agenda items (3 min/person, 30 min limit)

The Board of Education reorganized its leadership and approved several personnel and financial reports. The Board also authorized a construction contract for Jordan High School and hired a new Chief Communications and Community Engagement Officer.

• Approved final settlement in a special education matter (5-0)
• Approved agenda with corrections (4-0-1)
• Approved June 23, 2021 minutes (4-0-1)
• Approved Certificated, Classified, Instruction, and Business Department reports (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Report A (unanimous) and Finance Report B (4-0-1)
• Approved Purchasing and Contracts Report (unanimous)
• Approved Administrative Assignments (unanimous)
• Approved Lease-Leaseback Contract for Jordan High School classroom building (unanimous)

AGENDA - REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will consider the meeting agenda for June 23, 2021, and adopt the minutes from the previous meeting. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Review and adopt the June 23, 2021 meeting agenda
• Review and adopt the minutes from the prior board meeting

AGENDA - REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from a previous meeting. No substantive items such as contracts or policy changes are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of the agenda for June 2, 2021 regular meeting
• Approval of minutes from a previous meeting (2021-06-02-Minutes.pdf)

AGENDA - REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

This is a procedural meeting. The Board of Education is expected to consider and approve the agenda for this meeting and the minutes from the previous meeting.

AGENDA - REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Board of Education will consider the meeting agenda and approve the minutes from the May 17, 2021 session. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Review and approval of the meeting agenda
• Review and approval of the minutes from the May 17, 2021 meeting

AGENDA - REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

This regular meeting of the Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education includes only the approval of the meeting agenda and the minutes from a previous meeting. No substantive decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of meeting agenda for April 28, 2021
• Approval of minutes from prior meeting

AGENDA - REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

This regular meeting of the Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education consists solely of the approval of the meeting agenda and prior meeting minutes. No substantive policy decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of the April 14, 2021 regular meeting agenda (5,476 KB PDF)
• Approval of the March meeting minutes (170 KB PDF)

AGENDA - REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The agenda for this regular meeting contains only the approval of the meeting agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No other substantive items are listed in the provided document.

• Approval of the March 17, 2021 meeting agenda
• Approval of minutes from a prior meeting

AGENDA - SPECIAL MEETING WORKSHOP OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

This is a special meeting workshop of the Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education. The agenda contains only a single item for meeting agenda and minutes, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• Agenda item: Meeting Agenda and Minutes (file attachment provided)

AGENDA - REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The board is considering approval of the meeting agenda and minutes from a prior meeting. No substantive items such as contracts, policies, or personnel actions are listed in the provided agenda text.

AGENDA - SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting for a board development session focused on student outcomes and governance. Council of the Great City Schools representatives will lead a discussion on roles, responsibilities, goals, guardrails, and the implementation timeline for the district's board development plan. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is devoted entirely to training and discussion.

• Board development session led by Council of the Great City Schools representatives AJ Crabill and Monica Jaloma
• Discussion of foundational mission, roles, responsibilities, goals, and guardrails for the governance team
• Review of implementation timeline for the Long Beach Unified Board Development Plan

AGENDA - REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting. The only item on the agenda is approval of the meeting agenda and minutes from a previous meeting. No substantive policy or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of the February 17, 2021 regular meeting agenda
• Approval of minutes from a prior meeting

AGENDA - REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified Board of Education will hear a staff report on school reopening and consider an equity policy development update. The board will also receive the Measure E and Measure K Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee annual report and introduce a student board member from Millikan High School. Several personnel, finance, and contract actions are scheduled for approval.

• School Reopening Update (staff report)
• Equity Policy Development Update (action item)
• Measure E and Measure K Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee Annual Report
• Introduction of Student Board Member from Millikan High School
• Approval of Personnel, Finance Reports A and B, and Purchasing and Contracts Report

The Board of Education held a regular meeting to address several action items. The agenda included a finance report, an instruction report, and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CSEA. No vote tallies or final outcomes were recorded in the provided text.

• Action taken on Instruction Report (Consent)
• Action taken on Finance Report A
• Action and information provided on Equity Policy Development Update
• Action taken on CSEA MOU

AGENDA - REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

This is a regular meeting of the Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education. The only action item is approval of the meeting agenda and minutes from a prior meeting. No substantive policy or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Procedural approval of agenda and minutes

AGENDA - REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The board will consider closing Beach High School and approving a resolution for non-reelection of temporary certificated employees. Two memorandums of understanding with the Teachers Association of Long Beach and an equity policy development update are also on the agenda. A staff report on school reopening will be presented.

• Beach High School closure
• Resolution No. 020321-A: Non-Reelection of Temporary Certificated Employees
• Two Memorandums of Understanding with Teachers Association of Long Beach
• Resolution No. 020321-B: National Counseling Week
• Staff Report: School Reopening Update

The provided document is an agenda listing items for action and information. It does not record the outcomes, votes, or specific decisions made during the meeting.

AGENDA - REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

This is a procedural meeting of the Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education. The only listed action is the approval of the meeting agenda and the minutes from a prior meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are indicated in the agenda.

• Approval of the January 13, 2021 meeting agenda
• Approval of the January 13, 2021 meeting minutes