Long Beach Unified School District public meetings in 2022

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will adopt Resolution 122022-A, which formally declares the results of the November 8, 2022 election. The Board will also administer the oath of office to the newly elected members and approve the 2022‑23 Certification of Signatures and Signature Authorities for district employees. Additional actions include reorganizing the Board and electing officers. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 18, 2023.

• Adopt Resolution 122022-A declaring November 8, 2022 election results
• Administer oath of office to newly elected Board members
• Approve 2022‑23 Certification of Signatures and Signature Authorities
• Reorganization of the Board – election of officers
• Set next regular meeting for January 18, 2023

The Board of Education certified the November 8, 2022, election results and swore in Maria Isabel Lopez, Juan Benitez, and Diana Craighead. The board also reorganized its leadership and approved signature authorities for the 2022-23 period.

• Approved Resolution 122022-A declaring November 8, 2022 election results (4-0)
• Elected Diana Craighead as Board President (5-0)
• Elected Douglas Otto as Board Vice President (5-0)
• Approved 2022-23 Certification of Signatures and Signature Authorities (5-0)
• Adopted the agenda as posted (4-0)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board will hold a closed session to discuss student discipline, existing litigation (workers compensation cases and an OAH case), labor negotiations with the California School Employees Association and Teachers Association of Long Beach, and the superintendent's performance evaluation. The board will then reconvene in open session for public comment and to approve consent calendar items including meeting minutes and personnel actions.

• Closed session on labor negotiations with California School Employees Association and Teachers Association of Long Beach
• Closed session on legal counsel for workers compensation cases (Case No. 22888813 and 21851632) and OAH Case No. 2022080553
• Closed session on student discipline pursuant to CA Education Code Section 48900
• Closed session on public employee performance evaluation of the Superintendent
• Consent calendar includes approval of minutes from November 16, 2022, and personnel report with retirements and appointments

The Board of Education approved updated Board Bylaws, a new employment contract for the Chief Business and Financial Officer, and revised rates for school facility use. The Board also approved several legal settlements and the naming of the Rogers Middle School gymnasium.

• Approved final settlement for Workers Compensation Case Nos. 22888813 and 21851632 (4-0)
• Approved final settlement and general release in OAH Case No. 2022080553 (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar A, including personnel and finance reports (5-0)
• Approved Finance Report B (4-0)
• Approved Finance Report C (4-0)
• Approved expulsion for Student #4798 (5-0)
• Approved tentative agreements for CSEA Chapter 2, Unit A and Unit B (5-0)
• Approved naming the Rogers Middle School gymnasium as the 'Tim Ching Gymnasium' (5-0)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The agenda is largely procedural, including the approval of routine personnel reports and recognitions. The board will enter closed session to discuss confidential student matters, labor negotiations with the California School Employees Association, and anticipated litigation (three cases). Public comment periods are scheduled before and after closed session.

• Closed session on labor negotiations with California School Employees Association
• Closed session on anticipated litigation (3 cases)
• Approval of certificated and classified personnel reports including retirements and new appointments
• Public comment on closed session and general agenda items

The Board of Education approved the expulsion of one student and passed several consent calendars covering personnel, finance, and purchasing reports. The Board also authorized the procurement of educational materials from Switch Vehicles, Inc. and reappointed Personnel Commissioner Linda Vaughan.

• Approved Consent Calendar A, including personnel reports and reappointment of Personnel Commissioner Vaughan (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar B, including November 2 minutes and compensation for Member Miller (4-0-1)
• Approved Finance Report C (4-0-1)
• Approved Purchasing & Contracts Report B (3-1-1)
• Approved expulsion of Student #875 (5-0)
• Authorized sole source procurement of materials from Switch Vehicles, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved agenda changes (5-0)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Board of Education will convene in open session, then move to closed session to discuss confidential student matters, existing litigation (OAH Case No. 2022060404), labor negotiations with the California School Employees Association, and the superintendent's performance evaluation. After closed session, the board will consider consent calendar items including approval of minutes, and certificated and classified personnel reports with appointments and retirements.

• Closed session: existing litigation OAH Case No. 2022060404
• Closed session: labor negotiations with California School Employees Association, designated representative Steve Rockenbach
• Closed session: superintendent performance evaluation
• Consent calendar: approval of October 19, 2022 board minutes
• Consent calendar: certificated and classified personnel report including appointments and retirements (e.g., Alma Gomez-Cervantes - 22 years, Carmenchita Merza - 32 years, Ricky Reed - 8 years)

The Board of Education approved two student expulsions and adopted two consent calendars covering personnel, finance, and purchasing reports. The board also reviewed HVAC project timelines and discussed draft board bylaws.

• Adopted agenda as posted (4-0-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar A, including personnel and finance reports and Resolution No. 110222-A and 110222-B (4-0-1)
• Approved Consent Calendar B, including Finance Report B and Purchasing and Contracts Report B (3-0-1)
• Approved expulsion for Student #406, ineligible for readmission until after June 2023 (4-0-1)
• Approved expulsion for Student #604, ineligible for readmission until after June 2023, with recommendation for suspended expulsion (4-0-1)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The board will hold public hearings on initial bargaining proposals from the Teachers Association of Long Beach (TALB) and the district's counter-proposals, and consider a resolution to update statutory school fees on new residential and commercial development. The board also plans to go into closed session to discuss anticipated litigation, employee discipline, student discipline, and superintendent evaluation. The consent calendar includes approval of personnel actions including retirements and new hires.

• Public hearing on TALB re-opener bargaining proposals (K-12 and CDC/Head Start)
• Public hearing on district's initial bargaining proposals to TALB
• Resolution No. 101922-A to update school fees on new development
• Closed session on anticipated litigation (one case)
• Approval of certificated and classified personnel report including retirements and new appointments

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will conduct public hearings on initial bargaining proposals submitted by the California School Employees Association (CSEA) for Chapter 2, Unit A and Unit B. In closed session, the board will meet with legal counsel regarding existing litigation (Los Angeles Superior Court case 20STCV21515) and anticipated litigation in two new cases. The board will also hold a closed‑session conference with labor negotiators, represented by Steve Rockenbach of the Teachers Association of Long Beach.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Los Angeles Superior Court case 20STCV21515)
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (two new cases)
• Closed session: conference with labor negotiators – Steve Rockenbach, Teachers Association of Long Beach
• Public hearing: initial bargaining proposals from CSEA Chapter 2, Unit A
• Public hearing: initial bargaining proposals from CSEA Chapter 2, Unit B

The Board of Education approved initial bargaining proposals between the district and the California School Employees Association (CSEA) Units A and B. The board also approved personnel reports, finance reports, and an administrative assignment. Staff provided updates on workforce diversity and goals for centering Black student achievement.

• Approved Consent Calendar A, including personnel and finance reports (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar B finance report (4-0-1)
• Approved administrative assignment (5-0)
• Approved initial bargaining proposals from CSEA Chapter 2, Unit A to LBUSD (4-0-1)
• Approved initial bargaining proposals from CSEA Chapter 2, Unit B to LBUSD (4-0-1)
• Approved initial bargaining proposals from LBUSD to CSEA Chapter 2, Unit A and Unit B (4-0-1)
• Acknowledged receipt of bargaining proposals from Teachers Association of Long Beach (TALB)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will meet for a regular meeting with a closed session covering ongoing litigation (four court cases), labor negotiations with the California School Employees Association, confidential student matters, and the superintendent's performance evaluation. The open session will include public testimony, approval of minutes, and personnel transactions including retirements, new hires, and resignations.

• Closed session discussions on four Los Angeles Superior Court cases (21STCV44669, 22STCV05507, 21STCV44864, 22STCV04995)
• Conference with labor negotiator Steven Rockenbach regarding California School Employees Association
• Public employee performance evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools
• Consent calendar approving certificated and classified personnel transactions including retirements of 11 employees with 8–34 years of service
• Approval of minutes from the September 7, 2022 board meeting

The Board of Education approved a policy to establish a Student Board Member to provide student voice on the governance team. The Board also approved several personnel and finance reports, student readmissions, and one student expulsion.

• Approved Student Board Member Policy as amended (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar A including personnel, instruction, and finance reports (5-0)
• Approved Finance Report B (4-0-1)
• Approved student readmissions for Student #805 and Student #570 (5-0)
• Approved expulsion for Student #448 (5-0)
• Approved agenda as posted (5-0)

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

This special meeting of the Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education is informational only. Staff will present an overview of the strategic planning process, an update on reimagining school safety including the Safer LBUSD Campaign, and a progress report on facilities projects. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Strategic Planning Mini-Session overview by Dr. Fiona Hovenden and Prospect Studio
• Reimagining School Safety joint presentation by Dr. Tiffany Brown on shifts in school safety role and therapeutic response investments
• Update on Safer LBUSD Campaign partnership with community coalition
• Facilities update by David Miranda on progress of LBUSD projects
• Board member reflections on learning

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The board will meet in closed session to discuss litigation (OAH Case No. 2022050501) and evaluate the superintendent. In open session, the board will consider approval of a consent calendar that includes a certificated and classified personnel report with retirements and new appointments, as well as recognitions and a report from the Special Education Community Advisory Committee.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (OAH Case No. 2022050501)
• Public employee performance evaluation of Superintendent of Schools
• Approval of personnel report listing 8 retiring certificated and 8 classified employees
• Appointment of numerous new teachers to schools including Millikan, Wilson, Lakewood
• Recognition of students, staff, and school celebrations plus Special Education Community Advisory Committee recommendations

The Board of Education approved a final settlement and release agreement for OAH Case No. 2022050501. Members also approved several personnel, finance, and purchasing reports, as well as appropriations limits for 2021-2023.

• Approved Final Settlement and Release Agreement in OAH Case No. 2022050501 (5-0)
• Approved agenda as posted (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar A, including personnel, instruction, finance, and purchasing reports (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 090722-A establishing appropriations limits for 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 090722-B to compensate Board Member Benitez for absence (4-0-1)
• Approved 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 a staff report on the 2021-2022 i-Ready Growth Report and Student Wellness Survey Data. The board will also consider consent calendar items including approval of minutes, certificated and classified personnel transactions, and recognize the Long Beach Public Library Foundation. A closed session is scheduled to discuss student discipline, confidential student matters, employee evaluations, litigation, and labor negotiations.

• Staff report and discussion of 2021-2022 i-Ready Growth Report and Student Wellness Survey Data
• Approval of personnel report including retirements and new appointments for certificated and classified staff
• Closed session for litigation (20 cases listed) and labor negotiations with CSEA and TALB
• Recognition of Long Beach Public Library Foundation
• Public comments on closed session items and general agenda items

The Board of Education approved a one-year extension of the Superintendent's contract without increasing salary or benefits. The Board also adopted a green school operations policy and approved a batch of personnel and finance reports via a consent calendar.

• Approved final settlement agreement in OAH Case No. 2022030003 (4-0)
• Approved revised meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar A, including Green School Operations Policy 3510.1 and Code of Excellence, Equity and Ethics (4-0)
• Approved Finance Report B and Purchasing & Contracts Report B (3-0-1)
• Approved Administrative Assignments (4-0)
• Approved Superintendent contract extension for one year with no salary increase (4-0)
• Pulled item 17.2 regarding ballot measure argument author from the agenda

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The board will hold closed session to discuss student discipline, employee performance evaluations, appointments, and legal matters. In open session, they will consider approving the certificated and classified personnel report, which lists retirements and new appointments. Public testimony will be heard on both agenda and non-agenda items.

• Closed session: student discipline matters (Education Code 48900)
• Closed session: public employee performance evaluation of Superintendent
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (20 cases listed)
• Certificated personnel report: 5 retirements and numerous new teacher appointments
• Classified personnel report: 6 retirements and appointments for support staff

The Board of Education approved a comprehensive Facility Master Plan identifying $3.5 to $3.8 billion in capital needs and authorized a bond election for November 8, 2022. The board also reorganized its leadership and approved several personnel and finance reports.

• Approved 2022 Facility Master Plan (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 071822-A to authorize General Obligation Bonds election for Nov 8, 2022 (5-0)
• Elected Member Kerr as President (5-0)
• Elected Member Craighead as Vice President (5-0)
• Approved General Release of all Claims in Case No. 20STCV13686 (5-0)
• Approved Certificated, Classified, and Instruction reports (5-0)
• Approved Finance Report A and Business Department Report (5-0)
• Approved Finance Report B and Purchasing & Contracts Report B (4-0-1)

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Board of Education will hear a facilities update including the final 2022 Facility Master Plan, a proposed energy policy, and a resolution ordering an election to authorize general obligation bonds for future building improvements. The board will also discuss community visioning data and a transition to a student-outcomes-focused agenda.

• Presentation of final 2022 Facility Master Plan
• Resolution ordering an election to authorize general obligation bonds for building improvements
• Proposed new energy policy as extension of Board Policy 3510 (Green Schools Operations)
• Discussion of Community Visioning session data from Spring 2022
• Review of process for transitioning to a student-outcomes-focused board meeting agenda

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Board of Education will review various personnel actions including retirements and new teacher appointments. The agenda also includes staff reports on the district budget, wellness policy, and expanded learning opportunities.

• Certificated personnel retirements including Shawn Abbate (31 years) and Stacey Beck (31 years)
• Classified personnel retirements including Michael Radcliffe (34 years) and Faye Thomas (37 years)
• Closed session discussion regarding student discipline and employee performance evaluations
• Conference with legal counsel regarding anticipated and existing litigation
• Staff report on 2022-23 Budget and Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)

The Board of Education unanimously approved the 2022-23 budget and the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). The board also approved several student discipline actions, including five expulsions and two readmissions. Additional approvals included the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) Plan and the Universal Prekindergarten Plan.

• Approved FY 2022-23 Budget (5-0)
• Approved Local Control and Accountability Plan (5-0)
• Approved Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) Plan (5-0)
• Approved expulsions for Students #163, #390, #842, #696, and #840 (5-0)
• Approved readmissions for Student #484 and Student #164 (5-0)
• Approved Finance Report B (4-0-1)
• Approved Resolution 062222-D regarding Gun Violence Prevention (5-0)
• Approved Comprehensive School Safety Plan (5-0)

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

This special meeting of the Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education is informational only, with three staff reports. No votes or decisions are scheduled. The board will hear updates on the 2022-23 budget and Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), plans for Expanded Learning Opportunities and Universal Pre-Kindergarten, and the Facilities Master Plan and Sustainability Policy.

• 2022-23 Budget Development and LCAP Update presented for information
• Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) and Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) draft plans reviewed
• Facilities Master Plan and Sustainability Policy update provided

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-23. The board also will receive a staff report on the local school wellness policy triennial assessment and act on a personnel report that includes retirements and new appointments. Closed session items include student discipline, employee evaluations, litigation, and labor negotiations with CSEA and TALB.

• Public hearing on the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) for 2022-23
• Public hearing on adoption of the FY 2022-23 budget
• Staff report on Local School Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment
• Certificated and classified personnel report listing retirements and new teacher appointments at multiple schools
• Closed session on conference with legal counsel regarding 20 existing litigation cases and anticipated litigation

The Board of Education approved several personnel and financial reports, including the Certificated and Classified Personnel Reports. Three student expulsions were approved, and four resolutions regarding district finances and employee compensation were passed.

• Approved Certificated Personnel Report (unanimous)
• Approved Classified Personnel Report (unanimous)
• Approved Instruction Report (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Report A (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Report B (4-0-1)
• Approved Business Department Report (unanimous)
• Approved Purchasing and Contracts Report A (unanimous)
• Approved Purchasing and Contracts Report B (4-0-1)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The board will hold a public hearing on the Special Education Annual Service Plan and Budget for the 2022-2023 school year. Staff will present updates on the 2022 budget development and the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). The board will also consider approving personnel actions including retirements and appointments of teachers and staff. Closed session items include student discipline, employee evaluations, and litigation.

• Public hearing on Special Education Annual Service Plan and Budget for 2022-2023
• Staff report on 2022 Budget Development and LCAP Update
• Approval of certificated personnel transactions including retirements (e.g., Diane Moshenrose, 45 years) and new teacher appointments
• Approval of classified personnel transactions including retirements and new hires
• Closed session discussion on student discipline, superintendent performance evaluation, and litigation cases

The Board of Education approved several tentative agreements and Memorandums of Understanding with CSEA and TALB. Other actions included approving personnel and finance reports and setting academic calendars for 2024-2026. A closed session vote approved a retirement agreement for a permanent certificated teacher.

• Approved Retirement Agreement and General Release for a certificated teacher (5-0)
• Approved CSEA Chapter 2 Unit A and Unit B Tentative Agreements (5-0)
• Approved CSEA MOUs for Layoff Effects, Revised Layoff Procedures, Domestic Partnerships, and Leaves of Absence (5-0)
• Approved TALB Tentative Agreement for K-12 and CDC Head Start (5-0)
• Approved TALB MOUs for Collaborative Co-Teach, Full Day Kindergarten, and Full Day Transitional Kindergarten (5-0)
• Approved Academic Calendars for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 (5-0)
• Approved Compensation for Management and Non-Represented Employees (5-0)
• Approved 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 on May 4, 2022, with a significant portion conducted in closed session to discuss student discipline, employee evaluations, litigation, and labor negotiations. In open session, the board will receive a staff report on the 2022 budget development and LCAP update, approve personnel actions including retirements and appointments, and adopt the meeting agenda and minutes from April 13. No public hearings are scheduled, and no dollar amounts are specified in the agenda.

• Staff report on 2022 Budget Development and LCAP Update and A-G Completion Improvement Grant Plan (item 16.2)
• Approval of certificated and classified personnel retirements, including Lori Beasley (5 years), Patricia Davis (26), Kimberly Holland (33), and others
• Appointments to special contract positions in Migrant Education and Head Start (items not individually listed with pay)
• Closed session items: student discipline, confidential student matters, employee evaluations, litigation (multiple case numbers), and labor negotiations with CSEA and TALB
• Approval of minutes from April 13, 2022 meeting

The Board of Education approved resolutions to issue bonds for fiscal year 2022-2023 and requested a City Charter amendment proposal for the November 2022 election. The Board also approved several personnel reports and a district-wide implementation of the Juneteenth holiday.

• Approved Resolution No. 050422-B to issue bonds in FY 2022-2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 050422-D requesting City of Long Beach propose amendment to Article XXII of City Charter (Unanimous)
• Approved TALB MOU for district-wide Juneteenth holiday implementation (Unanimous)
• Approved suspended expulsion for Student #108 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 050422-E terminating a School Community Liaison and Instructional Aide-Special (Unanimous)
• Approved compromise and release agreement in OAH Case NO. 2022020518 (3-0-1)
• Approved settlement agreement and release in Case 2OSTCV12119 (Unanimous)
• Approved Certificated and Classified Personnel Reports (Unanimous)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

This regular meeting includes a closed session for student discipline, personnel, and legal matters, followed by open session items. The board will consider approving the Certificated Personnel Report listing retirements and new appointments, and receive staff reports on Semester 1 student growth and the 2022 budget engagement update.

• Approval of Certificated Personnel Report with retirements and new appointments
• Staff report on 2021-2022 Semester 1 student growth
• Staff report on 2022 budget engagement update
• Closed session discussions on student discipline, personnel evaluations, and litigation
• Public hearing on agenda items (none listed)

The Board of Education approved three student expulsions and requested a city charter amendment to align board reorganization with city election dates. The Board also approved several personnel and finance reports and updated academic calendars to include the Juneteenth holiday.

• Approved final settlement in OAH Case No. 2021120563 (5-0)
• Approved resignation agreement with Director of Nutrition Services (5-0)
• Approved expulsions for Student #483, Student #702, and Student #400 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 041322-C to amend Long Beach City Charter (4-0)
• Approved revised Academic Calendars for 2021-22, 2022-23, and 2023-24 (4-0)
• Approved Board Policy 0450, Comprehensive Safety Plan (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 041322-B regarding classified employee layoffs (4-0)
• Approved CSEA Fact Finding Report (4-0)

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

This special meeting is informational only. Staff will present updates on elementary through high school programmatic changes including transitional kindergarten expansion, facilities projects and master planning, and data from community visioning sessions. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Programmatic updates on transitional kindergarten expansion, early learning alignment, middle school scheduling, high school pathways
• Facilities update on active projects, surplus property, and Facilities Master Planning process
• Sustainability discussion with students
• Board Community Visioning update on data collected from community sessions

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The board will consider a consent calendar to adopt the agenda, approve minutes from March 2, and approve a Certificated Personnel Report listing retirements of 26 certificated and 5 classified employees, as well as appointments and substitute teachers. The board will also go into closed session to discuss student discipline, confidential student matters, employee performance evaluations, labor negotiations with CSEA and TALB, and potential litigation.

• Approval of Certificated Personnel Report: retirements of 26 certificated employees (e.g., Rose Albanese, 36 years) and 5 classified employees (e.g., Anthony Guinan, 36 years)
• Appointments of three special contract employees: Elizabeth Fuentes (N-CAMS), Christopher Quain (N-Poly), Aja Gampe (N-Tucker)
• Closed session topics include student discipline, employee evaluations, labor negotiations with CSEA and TALB, and multiple litigation cases
• Public comments allowed on closed session and non-agenda items, 3 minutes per speaker

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

This special meeting is an informational workshop with no decisions or votes. Staff will present on iReady diagnostic data, literacy acceleration, tutoring, and the High School Student Success Initiative. Updates also cover history/social science textbook adoption, ethnic studies courses, communications office equity work, and K-12 programmatic changes including transitional kindergarten expansion and middle school master scheduling.

• Overview of iReady diagnostic assessment data and quarterly K-12 results
• Secondary history/social science textbook adoption process and future ethnic studies courses
• Communications Office update on equity, engagement, partnerships, school choice, and Black Student Achievement Advisory Committee
• Plans for transitional kindergarten expansion, early learning alignment, middle school master scheduling, and high school pathway programming

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will meet in open and closed session. The main business item is approval of the Certificated Personnel Report, which includes 17 retirements, several new appointments, and substitute teacher hires. The board will also receive the Measure E and Measure K Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee Annual Report as information. Closed session discussions include student discipline, employee evaluations, labor negotiations, and existing litigation.

• Approve Certificated Personnel Report with 13 certificated and 4 classified retirements, plus new appointments at N-Beach, N-Lakewood, and CDC locations
• Measure E and Measure K Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee Annual Report (2020-21) presented as information
• Closed session items: student discipline, superintendent performance evaluation, labor negotiations with CSEA and TALB
• Closed session litigation discussions: 19 existing case numbers and 1 anticipated litigation case
• Approval of minutes from February 16, 2022

The Board of Education approved several administrative and financial reports, two student expulsions, and a formalized policy regarding animals at schools. A closed session vote also approved a resignation and retirement agreement for a classified employee.

• Approved resignation/retirement agreement for a classified employee (5-0)
• Approved Certificated, Classified, and Instruction reports (5-0)
• Approved Finance Report A (5-0)
• Approved Finance Report B (4-0-1)
• Approved Business Department and Purchasing & Contracts reports (5-0)
• Approved expulsion for Student #331 with no readmission eligibility (5-0)
• Approved expulsion for Student #197 with readmission eligibility after January 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Board Policy 6163.2 Animals At Schools (5-0)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting including a closed session for student discipline, personnel matters, and legal consultations. In open session, the board will hear the LCAP Mid-Year Report and consider approving a personnel report listing retirements and appointments for certificated and classified staff. Public comment periods are scheduled for both closed-session and open-session agenda items.

• LCAP Mid-Year Report presented for information
• Certificated personnel report includes 7 retirements and multiple contract conversions for teachers and counselors
• Classified personnel report includes 9 retirements
• Closed session: student discipline, employee evaluations, superintendent evaluation, labor negotiations with CSEA and TALB
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (19 case numbers listed)

The Board of Education approved several personnel and finance reports, as well as policies regarding homeless students and Section 504 education. The board also passed a resolution for special contract releases for temporary certificated employees.

• Approved Certificated Personnel Report (unanimous)
• Approved Classified Personnel Report (unanimous)
• Approved Instruction Report (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Report A (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Report B (3-0-1)
• Approved Business Department Report (unanimous)
• Approved Purchasing and Contracts Report A (unanimous)
• Approved Purchasing and Contracts Report B (3-0-1)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education holds a regular meeting with a closed session for student discipline, employee evaluations, and legal matters, followed by an open session. The board will receive the Independent Audit Report and Financial and Performance Audit Reports for Measure K and Measure E bond programs for 2020-21. It will also consider approval of a personnel report including retirements and appointments, and introduce a new student board member.

• Receipt of Independent Audit Report for 2020-21
• Receipt of Financial and Performance Audit Reports for Measure K and Measure E Bond Programs
• Approval of Certificated and Classified Personnel Report (retirements, appointments, and conversions)
• Approval of minutes from January 19, 2022
• Introduction of Student Board Member

The Board of Education approved several administrative reports, including personnel, finance, and purchasing. The board also voted to expel two students and readmit one student. Additionally, a resolution regarding the June 7, 2022, governing board election was passed.

• Approved Certificated Personnel Report (unanimous)
• Approved Classified Personnel Report (unanimous)
• Approved Instruction Report (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Report A (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Report B (4-0-1)
• Approved Business Department Report (unanimous)
• Approved Purchasing and Contracts Report (unanimous)
• Approved expulsion of Student #570 and Student #446 (unanimous)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The board will hold a closed session covering student discipline, employee evaluations, appointments, and litigation. In open session, a public hearing will consider conveying a property interest to Caltrans for pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements. The board will also approve personnel actions including retirements and new appointments.

• Public hearing on resolution to convey property to Caltrans for pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements
• Closed session: student discipline matters
• Closed session: superintendent performance evaluation
• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (22 cases)
• Approval of certificated and classified personnel report including retirements and appointments

The Board of Education approved a property easement at Cedar and Pacific Coast Highway for Caltrans safety improvements. The board also updated policies on bullying, hate-motivated behavior, and immigration enforcement, and approved two student expulsions.

• Approved Resolution 011922-C to convey property interest to Caltrans for pedestrian and bicyclist safety (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 011922-A to consolidate board primary elections with city elections on June 7, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved Board Policy 5131.2 Bullying (Unanimous)
• Approved Board Policy 5145.13 Response to Immigration Enforcement (Unanimous)
• Approved Board Policy 5145.9 Hate Motivated Behavior (Unanimous)
• Approved expulsion for Student #731 and Student #876 (Unanimous)
• Approved Certificated, Classified, Instruction, and Business Department reports (Unanimous)
• Approved Finance Report A (Unanimous) and Finance Report B (4-0-1)