Long Beach Unified School District public meetings in 2023

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

This regular meeting of the Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education is largely procedural. The board will hold a closed session to discuss confidential student matters, existing litigation (workers' compensation and OAH case), labor negotiations with employee organizations, and a performance evaluation of the superintendent. Open session includes public testimony, recognitions, and approval of a consent calendar with personnel actions.

• Closed session on labor negotiations with the Teachers Association of Long Beach and California School Employees Association
• Closed session on existing litigation: Workers' Compensation cases No. 20801889 and 21864047, and OAH Case No. 2023100485
• Closed session for public employee performance evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools
• Consent calendar approval including personnel report with retirements (e.g., Joyce Thursby, 38 years) and new appointments
• Public testimonies on agenda and non-agenda items (3 minutes per person)

The Board of Education approved several legal settlements and personnel reports. Action was taken on student disciplinary matters and the approval of prequalified architectural and engineering consultants.

• Expelled student ID #3052 (4-0)
• Readmitted student ID #9483 (4-0)
• Approved settlement in Workers Compensation Case No. 20801889 and 21864047 (4-0)
• Approved final settlement agreement in OAH Case #2023100485 (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including personnel, finance, and board policies (3-0)
• Approved Prequalified Architectural & Engineering Services Consultants (4-0)

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to reorganize the board by electing officers and to approve the revised 2023-24 Certification of Signatures and Signature Authorities, which designates employees authorized to sign contracts, employment notices, payment orders, and other documents.

• Election of board officers (president, vice president, etc.)
• Approval of 2023-24 Certification of Signatures and Signature Authorities, listing Jill Baker, Yumi Takahashi, and others for various document types
• Public testimony on agenda items (3 minutes per person, 30-minute limit)

The Board of Education voted to maintain its current leadership organization. Additionally, the board approved the revised certification of signatures and signature authorities for 2023-24.

• Approved agenda as posted (5-0)
• Re-elected Diana Craighead as president and Douglas Otto as vice president (5-0)
• Approved 2023-24 Certification of Signatures and Signature Authorities - Revised (5-0)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

This regular meeting includes closed session items (student matters, litigation, labor negotiations, superintendent evaluation) and open session consent calendar items, primarily approval of certificated and classified personnel transactions including retirements and new appointments. Public testimony will be heard on both agenda and non-agenda items.

• Approval of personnel report: retirements of Mary Orewyler (26 yrs) and Robbie Waddell (33 yrs) and appointments of Elizabeth Crabtree and Matthew Murrin as special contract teachers
• Approval of minutes from November 15, 2023 board meeting
• Closed session: conference with labor negotiators regarding Teachers Association of Long Beach
• Closed session: public employee performance evaluation of the superintendent
• Recognition of students, staff, and school celebrations

The Board of Education expelled four students and approved a workers compensation settlement and a resignation agreement. The board also approved the 2023-2024 First Interim Financial Report and several personnel and contract reports. Additionally, the board approved prequalified firms for CEQA consulting and materials testing services.

• Expelled four students (5-0)
• Approved workers compensation case #21855025 settlement (5-0)
• Approved resignation settlement agreement (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including First Interim Financial Report and Personnel Reports (5-0)
• Approved Item #49 of the Purchasing & Contracts Report (3-0)
• Approved Prequalified CEQA Consulting Services Firms (5-0)
• Approved Prequalified Materials Testing & Inspection Services Consultants (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 confidential student matters and a public employee appointment. The meeting will then open for public comments, recognitions, reports from superintendent advisory groups, and a consent calendar that includes approval of minutes and personnel transactions (retirements, appointments, and substitute teachers).

• Closed session: confidential student matters and acting principal/administrative assistant appointment
• Consent calendar: approval of minutes from November 1, 2023 board meeting
• Retirements recognized: Karla Stokes (26 yrs, Lindbergh), Martes Bondoc (27 yrs, Signal Hill), Marilyn Fapwell (30 yrs, Kids’ Club), Hector Oropeza (24 yrs, Poly), Richard Torres (32 yrs, School Safety)
• Appointments: Samantha Berkson (Special Contract Teacher, N- Wilson), Jennifer Kerner (Special Contract Teacher, N- Special Education), Ashley Gauff (Special Contract Head Start Teacher, N- Head Start)
• Approval of day-to-day substitute teachers (multiple names listed)

The Board of Education approved initial bargaining proposals for CSEA Chapter 2, Units A and B, and the district's responses to those units. The board also approved a series of prequalified consultant lists for environmental, geotechnical, hazmat, and site surveying services. Additionally, the board approved several personnel appointments and a student expulsion.

• Expelled student ID #9971 (5-0)
• Appointed Nicole Kelly as Acting Principal at Birney Elementary School (5-0)
• Appointed Lauren Bowman and Carrie DeLeon as Acting Administrative Assistants in the Office of School Support Services (5-0)
• Approved CSEA Chapter 2, Unit A initial bargaining proposals (5-0)
• Approved CSEA Chapter 2, Unit B initial bargaining proposals (5-0)
• Approved LBUSD initial bargaining proposals to CSEA Chapter 2, Units A & B (5-0)
• Approved prequalified consultants for Environmental, Geotechnical, HazMat, and Site Surveying services (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including personnel, finance, and business reports (5-0)

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to consider and adopt the Board's Goals and Guardrails, with facilitation by AJ Crabill from the Council of Great City Schools. Public testimony on agenda items will be heard before the action item.

• Consideration and adoption of Board Goals and Guardrails (action item)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The board will discuss closed session litigation, recognize GATE certified teachers, and vote on a consent calendar that includes approval of certificated and classified personnel actions such as retirements, appointments, and substitute teachers.

• Closed session conference on existing litigation (Workers Comp Case No. 18735323) and anticipated litigation
• Recognition of GATE certified teachers
• Public testimony on agenda and non-agenda items
• Approval of minutes from October 18, 2023 board meeting
• Approval of personnel report including retirements of Debra Roberson, Suzette Way, Shawn Weaver, and others; appointments of Jamie Lee-Brown Rivera, Mariela Garcia, Mark Jessop, Rosamaria Martinez; and numerous day-to-day substitute teachers

The Board of Education approved two legal settlements in closed session and passed a consent calendar including personnel and finance reports. Several board policies were updated, though the policy on school nutrition programs was pulled from the agenda.

• Approved settlement in Worker's Compensation case #18735323 (5-0)
• Approved settlement and release agreement with Century Villages at Cabrillo (4-0)
• Approved agenda as posted (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including personnel, finance, and purchasing reports (4-0)
• Approved Board Policy 4112.42 regarding drug and alcohol testing for commercial drivers (4-0)
• Approved Board Policy 6159.1 regarding special education procedural safeguards (4-0)
• Pulled Board Policy 3553 regarding School Nutrition Programs from approval

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Board will enter closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Teachers Association of Long Beach and evaluate the superintendent's performance. In open session, they will hold a public hearing on textbook sufficiency under the Williams case, consider a resolution declaring October 2023 as National Principals Month, and vote on a consent calendar approving personnel actions including retirements and new hires.

• Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators regarding Teachers Association of Long Beach
• Closed session: Public employee performance evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools
• Public hearing on Williams Textbook Sufficiency
• Adoption of Resolution 101823-D supporting National Principals Month
• Approval of certificated and classified personnel actions including 23 retirements and multiple new appointments

The Board of Education approved the order for a governing board member primary election to be consolidated with municipal elections. The Board also approved bargaining proposals between the District and the Teachers Association of Long Beach (TALB) and adopted a resolution supporting National Principals Month.

• Approved Resolution 101823-C to order a governing board member primary election for March 5, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved bargaining proposals from the Teachers Association of Long Beach (TALB) to the District (5-0)
• Approved initial bargaining proposals from the District to TALB (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 101823-D supporting National Principals Month (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including 2024-25 and 2025-26 traditional school year calendars (5-0)
• Approved Resolution regarding Williams Textbook Sufficiency (5-0)
• Approved Board Policies BP 3230 (Federal Grant Funds) and BP 5111 (Admission) (5-0)
• Adopted the agenda as posted (5-0)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will meet in closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Teachers Association of Long Beach, existing litigation, confidential student matters, employee discipline, and the superintendent's performance evaluation. The open session includes recognition of the 2023-24 Teacher of the Year, approval of the consent calendar with personnel actions (appointments and retirements), and reports from superintendent advisory groups. Public testimony will be heard on both agenda and non-agenda items.

• Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators (Teachers Association of Long Beach)
• Closed session: Existing litigation (OAH Case No. 2023070871)
• Recognition: 2023-24 Teacher of the Year
• Consent calendar: Approval of certificated personnel report including appointments and retirements
• Reports from superintendent advisory groups on budget, instruction, workforce, and governance

The Board of Education approved several Memorandums of Understanding with teacher and staff associations. In closed session, the Board voted to lift the expulsion of one student and approve a legal settlement. The Board also approved a resolution regarding materials for public works projects.

• Approved final settlement agreement in OAH Case # 2023070871 (5-0)
• Voted to lift expulsion of Student #9985 (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Teachers Association of Long Beach for Inclusive Teaching Programs (5-0)
• Approved MOU with California School Employees Association for Outdoor Education, instructional aide hours, and stipend pay (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 100423-A regarding Public Works Projects materials (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including personnel, finance, and business reports (5-0)
• Tabled finalization of Board Goals & Guardrails for a future session

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

This special meeting includes a data presentation on 2022-23 student academic outcomes and a working session on board goals and guardrails facilitated by AJ Crabill. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the items are for discussion and information.

• Data presentation: Summary of 2022-23 Student Academic Outcomes
• Board working session on Goals and Guardrails facilitated by AJ Crabill (Council of Great City Schools)
• Public testimony on agenda items

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a closed session to discuss a student discipline matter, public employee appointments (Assistant Principal, Assistant Director, Head Start), existing litigation (worker's compensation cases), and the superintendent's performance evaluation. The open session will include public testimony, recognitions of retirees and staff, and approval of a consent calendar with personnel changes including new teacher appointments and substitute hires.

• Closed session: Student discipline matter per CA Education Code 48900
• Closed session: Public employee appointment for Assistant Principal, Assistant Director, Head Start
• Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (worker's compensation cases No. 19791571, 231091804, 14566355)
• Closed session: Public employee performance evaluation of the Superintendent
• Consent calendar approval of certificated personnel report including new teacher appointments and substitute hires

The Board of Education approved the renewal of the Superintendent's contract and the district's response to a Los Angeles County Grand Jury report. Other actions included approving personnel appointments and settling workers compensation cases.

• Approved Superintendent contract renewal and terms (5-0)
• Approved District Response to LA County Grand Jury Report on Career Technical Education (5-0)
• Approved appointments of Astrid Feist (Assistant Director of Head Start) and Misrak Sykes (Assistant Principal) (4-0)
• Voted to lift expulsion of student ID #7286 (4-0)
• Approved settlement in workers compensation cases 19791571, 231091804 and 14566355 (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar A including personnel and finance reports (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar B Finance Report B (4-0-1)
• Approved agenda as posted (5-0)

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

This special meeting is a working session for the Board of Education to develop their Goals and Guardrails, facilitated by AJ Crabill from the Council of Great City Schools. No other substantive business is scheduled.

• Working session on Board Goals and Guardrails facilitated by AJ Crabill

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The board will hold a closed session to address a student discipline matter under California Education Code §48900, a public employee discipline/dismissal/release matter, and the performance evaluation of the superintendent. In the open session, the board will adopt the agenda, recognize student board member candidates, retirees, and school celebrations. The board will approve the minutes from the August 9, 2023 meeting and adopt the certificated and classified personnel report, which includes retirements and new contract teacher appointments. Public testimony will be accepted on listed and unlisted agenda items.

• Closed‑session discussion of a student discipline matter (CA Education Code §48900)
• Closed‑session discussion of public employee discipline/dismissal/release
• Closed‑session discussion of the superintendent’s performance evaluation
• Approval of August 9, 2023 Board meeting minutes
• Approval of certificated and classified personnel report, including retirements and new teacher appointments

The Board of Education approved the initial study and mitigated negative declaration for the Lakewood High School Aquatic Center Project. Other actions included lifting two student expulsions and approving several district personnel and finance reports. The Superintendent's contract renewal and the response to the LA County Grand Jury report were tabled.

• Lifted expulsion of student ID #4189 (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Lifted expulsion of student ID #2794 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar A, including personnel and finance reports (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar B finance report (4-0-1)
• Approved Board Policies 3551, 4030, and 6159.2 (5-0)
• Approved 2022-23 Unaudited Actuals Report (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 090623-A for Lakewood High School Aquatic Center Project (5-0)
• Tabled Superintendent contract renewal and Grand Jury report response

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Board of Education will hold a closed session to evaluate the Superintendent of Schools and consider appointments for various administrative and school-site positions. In open session, they will recognize staff and students, hear public testimony, and vote on consent calendar items including approval of minutes and personnel actions.

• Closed session evaluation of Superintendent of Schools
• Public employee appointments for principals, assistant principals, directors, and other positions
• Approval of certificated and classified personnel report listing retirements and new hires
• Public testimony on agenda and non-agenda items

The Board of Education approved several administrative appointments and passed two consent calendars containing personnel, finance, and policy reports. The meeting also included public testimony regarding the pool operator at Cabrillo and school curriculum.

• Approved appointments of multiple administrative positions (5-0)
• Approved agenda as posted (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar A, including personnel, instruction, finance, and purchasing reports (5-0)
• Approved updated Board Policy 1312.3 and 1312.4 regarding Uniform Complaint Procedures (5-0)
• Approved updated salary schedule for JROTC Instructor (5-0)
• Approved Finance Report B (4-0-1)

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education holds a special meeting to receive a follow-up on heat mitigation plans from a July workshop and to hear plans for a new parent engagement program for 2023-24. No votes or decisions are scheduled; items are informational.

• Heat mitigation follow-up from July Board Workshop
• Parent Engagement Plan 2023-24 presented by Equity, Engagement & Partnerships Office

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to receive an update on facilities projects, including heat mitigation efforts, an electronic door locks pilot, and a Community Workforce Development Agreement. Public testimony on agenda items is allowed before the update.

• Facilities Master Plan update covering facilities projects, heat mitigation, electronic door locks pilot, and Community Workforce Development Agreement

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The board will meet in closed session to discuss existing litigation (Case No. 21STCV33655), worker's compensation cases, labor negotiations with TALB, and appointments for various administrative positions. In open session, they will consider a consent calendar including approval of minutes and personnel transactions (retirements, appointments).

• Appeal regarding contents of student record (Education Code section 49070(c)(1))
• Conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (Case No. 21STCV33655) and worker's compensation cases
• Conference with labor negotiators; employee organization TALB
• Public employee appointments: Chief Academic Officer, Assistant Superintendent, principals, and other school administrators
• Consent calendar includes approval of minutes and personnel report with retirements and new appointments

The Board of Education approved several settlement agreements regarding litigation and a labor grievance. It also authorized the assignment of delinquent tax receivables and approved various personnel and finance reports.

• Amended Administrative Decision regarding student records (5-0)
• Approved two settlement agreements regarding existing litigation (5-0)
• Approved settlement agreement with TALB regarding a grievance (5-0)
• Approved appointments of two administrative positions (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar A, including personnel and finance reports (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 072623-B regarding delinquent tax receivables (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 072623-C regarding fund balance commitments (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 072623-A regarding California Statewide Delinquent Tax Finance Authority (5-0)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will consider a consent calendar that includes approval of certificated and classified personnel reports, with many retirements and new teacher appointments. The board will also hold closed session discussions on superintendent evaluation and other personnel matters, and recognize the Early Childhood Education Teacher of the Year. Public testimony will be heard on both agenda and non-agenda items.

• Approval of personnel retirements for 10 certificated and 6 classified employees
• Appointment of new teachers including regular and special contract teachers at various schools
• Recognition of Early Childhood Education Teacher of the Year
• Closed session evaluation of Superintendent of Schools
• Closed session public employee appointments for principal and administrator positions

The Board of Education approved the district budget for 2023-2024 and the 2023-2024 Local Control and Accountability Plan. Additionally, the board approved two Memorandums of Understanding with the California School Employees Association regarding layoff effects.

• Approved 2023-2024 District Budget (5-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 Local Control and Accountability Plan (5-0)
• Approved MOU with CSEA - Unit A regarding effects of layoff (5-0)
• Approved MOU with CSEA - Unit B regarding effects of layoff (5-0)
• Approved administrative appointments (5-0)
• Approved Resignation Agreement Release with a permanent certificated teacher (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar A, including personnel and finance reports (5-0)
• Approved Finance Report B (4-0-1)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed Budget and Local Control & Accountability Plan (LCAP) and on the Special Education Annual Budget and Service Plan. The meeting also includes closed-session discussions on confidential student matters and public employee appointments, as well as recognitions of retirees and staff. Consent Calendar A includes approval of minutes and personnel transactions.

• Public hearing on Budget and Local Control & Accountability Plan (LCAP)
• Public hearing on Special Education Annual Budget and Service Plan
• Recognition of retirees and staff (Counselor, School Psychologist, School Social Worker of the Year, etc.)
• Closed session on confidential student matters and public employee appointments (principals, assistant principals, directors, etc.)
• Consent Calendar approval of personnel report listing retirements and new appointments

The Board of Education approved the Vision 2035 long-range strategic plan and revisions to Board Policy 5123 regarding student promotion and retention. The Board also approved several administrative appointments and construction resolutions for HVAC and plumbing projects.

• Approved Vision 2035 strategic plan (4-1)
• Approved revisions to Board Policy 5123, Promotion/Acceleration/Retention (5-0)
• Expelled two students (ID 4466 and 8432) (5-0)
• Approved administrative appointments (4-0-1)
• Approved Consent Calendar A, including HVAC and plumbing construction resolutions (5-0)
• Approved Finance Report B (4-0-1)
• Approved agenda as posted (5-0)

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

This special meeting includes informational staff reports on the development of Board goals and guardrails, support for multilingual learners, and the Black Student Achievement Initiative. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting adjourns to a regular board session.

• Staff report on timeline and process for developing Board of Education Goals & Guardrails
• Presentation on LBUSD's support for multilingual learners, including professional development and new programs
• Update on Black Student Achievement Initiative, covering Years 1-2 implementation and future considerations

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a closed session to discuss pending litigation with the City of Long Beach, negotiate terms for property at 999 Atlantic Ave., and evaluate the superintendent's performance. Open session includes recognition of retirees, public testimony, and approval of personnel actions.

• Closed session discussion of lawsuit: Long Beach Unified School District v. City of Long Beach, et al.
• Real property negotiation for 999 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach (price and terms of payment).
• Confidential student matters per CA Education Code section 35146.
• Public employee appointments for principal, director, coordinator, and other administrative roles.
• Superintendent performance evaluation in closed session.

The Board of Education approved a 7-year charter renewal for Intellectual Virtues Academy and ratified multiple tentative agreements and MOUs with CSEA and the Teachers Association of Long Beach. The Board also authorized emergency water leak repairs at Jordan High School and approved several administrative appointments.

• Renewed Intellectual Virtues Academy charter for 7 years (5-0)
• Approved tentative agreements with CSEA Chapter 2, Unit A and Unit B (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Teachers Association of Long Beach (5-0)
• Approved MOU with CSEA Chapter 2, Unit A regarding instructional aide hours (5-0)
• Authorized emergency water leak remediation at Jordan High School (5-0)
• Expelled Student #8733 (4-0, Member Otto abstaining)
• Approved administrative appointments for Brian Moskovitz, Erin Simon, and Kristi Kahl (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar A and Finance Report B (4-0-1)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The board will hold a public hearing on the renewal of Intellectual Virtues Academy (IVA) Middle School charter. It will also discuss closed-session items including personnel appointments, litigation, labor negotiations, and the superintendent's performance evaluation. Consent calendar items include approval of minutes and personnel transactions with retirements and appointments.

• Public hearing on Intellectual Virtues Academy Charter Renewal
• Closed session: confidential student matters, personnel appointments for principal and administrator roles
• Closed session: existing litigation - Long Beach Unified School District v. City of Long Beach et al.
• Closed session: existing litigation - Wong v. Long Beach Unified School District
• Closed session: labor negotiations with CSEA and TALB

The Board of Education approved a tentative agreement and MOUs with the Teachers Association of Long Beach, as well as compensation for management and non-represented employees. Other actions included naming a rally stage at Wilson High School and approving several personnel and finance reports.

• Approved Tentative Agreement with Teachers Association of Long Beach (4-0)
• Approved MOUs with Teachers Association of Long Beach (4-0)
• Approved Compensation for Management and Non-Represented Employees (4-0)
• Approved naming Wilson High School Rally Stage the 'Keith Hansen Rally Stage' (4-0)
• Voted to expel student ID #7445 (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Vicente M. Alvarez as Early Learning Center Manager (3-0)
• Voted not to approve a settlement agreement in existing litigation (3-1)
• Authorized legal counsel to settle a separate litigation case (3-0)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

This meeting is largely procedural, with the board expected to approve the consent calendar including a lengthy personnel report listing retirements and new appointments. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss confidential student matters, existing litigation (including Sahagun v. LBUSD and Campbell v. LBUSD), labor negotiations with CSEA and TALB, and a superintendent performance evaluation. No major policy decisions or public hearings on substantive items are on the agenda.

• Approval of personnel report listing 41 certificated and 5 classified retirees, plus 31 new special contract teacher appointments
• Closed session discussion of litigation cases: Sahagun v. LBUSD, Campbell v. LBUSD, and OAH Case No. 2022120350
• Closed session conference with labor negotiations with California School Employees Association and Teachers Association of Long Beach
• Closed session evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools
• Recognition of retirees and student/staff celebrations

The Board of Education took action on several closed-session items, including student expulsions and legal settlements. The Board also approved a series of personnel, finance, and purchasing reports via the consent calendar.

• Expelled student ID #7352 (4-0)
• Expelled student ID #1764 (4-0)
• Approved final settlement agreement in OAH Case No. 2022120350 (4-0)
• Appointed Yvonne Castro-Joseph as Educare Mentoring Supervisor (4-0)
• Approved two settlement agreements for existing litigation (4-0)
• Approved agenda as posted (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar A items 13.1-13.8 (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar B Finance Report B (3-0-1)

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to receive a facilities update, conduct a budget workshop for the 2023-24 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), and discuss the transition to a student outcome-focused governance model. The board will also enter closed session for public employee discipline/dismissal/release.

• Facilities update covering current projects, Facilities Master Plan, and Measure Q scope
• Budget workshop connecting community engagement to 2023-24 LCAP planning
• Board governance discussion on sub-committee work for 2023-2024 Goals & Guardrails
• Closed session on public employee discipline/dismissal/release

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will meet in open session before moving to closed session to discuss confidential student matters, labor negotiations with the California School Employees Association and Teachers Association of Long Beach, real property negotiations at 4310 Long Beach Blvd and 999 Atlantic Ave, review of 20 active litigation cases including Natassia Campbell v. LBUSD, and the superintendent's performance evaluation. After closed session, the board will reconvene to report any actions taken, hear public testimony, and consider approval of the consent calendar including personnel appointments and retirements.

• Closed session to discuss labor negotiations with CSEA and TALB
• Real property negotiations at 4310 Long Beach Blvd and 999 Atlantic Ave
• Review of active litigation: Natassia Campbell v. LBUSD and 20 other cases
• Public employee appointments: Program Administrator - Outdoor Education, Acting Assistant Principal
• Consent calendar approval of personnel report with retirements and appointments

The Board of Education approved the issuance of Measure K, Measure E, and Measure Q bonds. It also authorized the sale of district properties at 999 Atlantic Avenue and 4310 Long Beach Blvd. Additionally, the Board approved a comprehensive school safety plan and transportation plan.

• Approved bond issuance for Measure K, Measure E, and Measure Q (5-0)
• Approved sale of district property at 999 Atlantic Avenue (5-0)
• Approved sale of district property at 4310 Long Beach Blvd (3-0-2)
• Approved Comprehensive School Safety Plan (5-0)
• Approved Transportation Plan (5-0)
• Appointed Jeff Wood as Administrator for Outdoor Education and Michelle Gallagher as Acting Vice Principal at Hughes Middle School (5-0)
• Expelled student ID#2747 (5-0)
• Approved Retirement Agreement Release with a permanent certificated teacher (5-0)

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Board of Education will receive several staff updates regarding district initiatives. Discussions include early learning program implementation, the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P), and mid-year student outcome metrics.

• Early Learning Program update including Child Development Centers and transitional kindergarten
• Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) update on budget and programming
• Mid-Year Student Outcomes Report regarding district goals
• Learning Acceleration & Support Plan updates
• Long Beach College Promise update featuring LBCC and CSULB staff

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on March 1, 2023, with both open and closed sessions. In closed session, they will discuss labor negotiations with the California School Employees Association and the Teachers Association of Long Beach, real property negotiations at 4310 Long Beach Blvd and 999 Atlantic Ave, and existing litigation including case Sahagun v. Long Beach Unified School District. The open session includes public comments, recognitions, and a consent calendar with personnel actions. The Measure E and K Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee Annual Report will be presented.

• Closed session labor negotiations with CSEA and TALB
• Closed session real property negotiations at 4310 Long Beach Blvd and 999 Atlantic Ave
• Closed session litigation cases including Sahagun v. LBUSD
• Measure E and K Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee Annual Report
• Approval of certificated and classified personnel appointments and retirements

The Board of Education took several actions in closed session regarding student discipline, legal settlements, and staffing. In open session, the Board approved two consent calendars and seated a new student board member.

• Voted 5-0 to lift the expulsion of two students (Student #7696 and #6400)
• Voted 5-0 to expel two students (Student #2130 and #9387)
• Voted 5-0 to approve a settlement agreement for existing litigation
• Voted 5-0 to appoint an Interim Principal at Hamilton MS and an Educare Mentoring Supervisor
• Voted 4-0 (Member Lopez abstaining) to authorize property negotiators to finalize two sales agreements
• Approved the agenda as posted (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar A (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar B (4-0-1, Member Miller abstaining)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with most substantive business conducted in closed session. Discussions include labor negotiations with CSEA and TALB, real property negotiations at 4310 Long Beach Blvd and 999 Atlantic Ave, and two existing lawsuits (Devon and Sahagun). The open session will include recognition of retirees, approval of personnel transactions, and other routine items.

• Closed session: Conference with labor negotiations with CSEA and TALB; designated representative Steve Rockenbach
• Closed session: Real property negotiations at 4310 Long Beach Blvd (90807) and 999 Atlantic Ave (90813); negotiators Alan Reising and David Miranda
• Closed session: Existing litigation cases Devon v. LBUSD and Sahagun v. LBUSD
• Consent calendar: Approval of certificated personnel report including retirements of 6 certificated staff and 6 classified staff with 18-33 years of service
• Consent calendar: Conversion of 20 teachers from special contract to regular contract

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The board will hold a public hearing on amended bargaining proposals from the California School Employees Association (CSEA). In closed session, the board will discuss confidential student matters, employee discipline, labor negotiations, and the superintendent's performance evaluation. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes and personnel actions, including retirements and new appointments.

• Public hearing on amended bargaining proposals from the California School Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter 2 - Unit A and Unit B
• Closed session conference with labor negotiator Steve Rockenbach regarding CSEA and Teachers Association of Long Beach
• Approval of certificated and classified personnel report including retirements of Jeannine McDougle (31 years), Cynthia Morlok (25 years), and others
• Approval of board meeting minutes from January 18, 2023
• Recognitions for students, staff, and school celebrations

The Board of Education approved amended bargaining proposals from the California School Employees Association. In closed session, the Board voted to expel five students and lift the expulsion of two others. The Board also approved several personnel, finance, and business reports via consent calendars.

• Approved amended bargaining proposals from CSEA Chapter 2 - Unit A and Unit B (5-0)
• Voted to expel five students (5-0)
• Voted to lift the expulsion of Student #9169 and Student #3108 (5-0)
• Approved two Retirement Agreement Releases with permanent certificated teachers (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar A, including personnel, finance, and business reports (5-0)
• Adopted amendment to Board Policy 5141.21 regarding medication and health monitoring (5-0)
• Approved Finance Report B (4-0-1)
• Adopted the agenda as posted (5-0)

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will meet in closed session to discuss confidential student matters, labor negotiations with employee organizations, existing litigation, and the superintendent's performance. In open session, the board will consider approving minutes from prior meetings and consent calendar items including personnel transactions, such as retirements and new appointments.

• Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators for California School Employees Association and Teachers Association of Long Beach
• Closed session: Public employee performance evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools
• Consent Calendar A: Approval of minutes for Dec 14 and Dec 20, 2022 board meetings
• Approval of Certificated Personnel Report listing retirements and new appointments (e.g., Jose Quintanilla as teacher at Stanford)
• Approval of Classified Personnel Report including retirements and new hires

The Board of Education unanimously approved several administrative reports and personnel updates via Consent Calendar A and approved Finance Report B. The Board also approved the expulsion of one student. Staff presented audit reports for the district and bond programs, both of which received the highest possible rating.

• Approved Consent Calendar A including personnel, instruction, finance, and purchasing reports (5-0)
• Approved Finance Report B (4-0-1, Member Miller abstained)
• Approved expulsion of student ID #539 (5-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)