Long Beach Unified School District public meetings in 2024
27 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on December 18, 2024, beginning with a closed session to discuss confidential student matters, employee discipline, and labor negotiations with the Teachers Association of Long Beach (TALB). The open session will include a staff report on board goals, recognitions, public testimony, and approval of the consent calendar, which includes minutes and personnel actions such as retirements and appointments.
- Closed session includes conference with labor negotiator Steve Rockenbach on negotiations with TALB
- Consent calendar approval of certificated and classified personnel report, including retirements of Luana Wesley (34 years) and Janet Donahue (27 years)
- Staff report on 'Voices from the Field' aligned to Board Goals 1 and 2
- Public testimony periods for items on and off the agenda
- Board will report out any actions taken in closed session at reconvening
The Board of Education approved the expulsion of one student and the demotion of one classified employee following a closed session. The Board also approved two consent calendars covering personnel, finance, and purchasing reports.
- Approved expulsion of student #201134135 (4-0)
- Approved demotion of classified employee no. 00541054 (4-0)
- Approved agenda as posted (4-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar A including personnel, finance, and purchasing reports (5-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar B including Finance Report B (4-0-1)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with new business items including the administration of the oath of office to board members for Districts Two and Four for the 2024-2028 term, the reorganization of the board through election of officers, and approval of the certification of signatures and signature authorities for district employees. Public testimony periods are scheduled for items on and off the agenda.
- Administration of oath of office to board members for District Two and District Four for the 2024-2028 term
- Reorganization of the board - election of officers
- Approval of certification of signatures and signature authorities for district employees (contracts, notices of employment, payments, releases)
- Public testimony on agenda and non-agenda items (3 minutes per person, 30-minute limit)
The Board of Education administered oaths of office to members Douglas Otto and Erik Miller for the 2024-2028 term. The board also voted to maintain its current leadership and approved signature authorities.
- Approved agenda as posted (5-0)
- Elected Diana Craighead as Board president (5-0)
- Elected Douglas Otto as Board vice-president (5-0)
- Approved Certification of Signatures and Signature Authorities (5-0)
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Long Beach USD Board of Education will hold a special meeting focused on effective governance practices. They will discuss and consider adopting revisions to existing board bylaws and new bylaws covering communications, conflicts of interest, and board member conduct. The board will also conduct a quarterly self-evaluation and take action on it. Public testimony will be heard on agenda items.
- Discussion and possible adoption of revised bylaws 9000, 9005, 9010, 9011, 9015, 9020
- Discussion and possible adoption of new bylaws on communications, facility visits, closed session, order of business, committees, concerns about superintendent/staff/board member behavior, conflicts of interest, board president/vice president
- Quarterly self-evaluation action item
- Facilitated discussion on effective governance practices
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with open and closed sessions. The board will adopt the agenda, hear public comments, and receive reports from superintendent advisory groups. Key actions include approving consent calendar items for certificated and classified personnel transactions, including retirements, appointments, and leaves of absence.
- Approval of certificated personnel report including retirements of Joan Calhoun (27 years) and others, plus appointments of special contract teachers and day-to-day substitutes
- Approval of classified personnel report including appointments and retirements of Laura Martinez (25 years), Patricia Mitchell (23 years), Kerry Werstine (39 years)
- Introduction of student representative to the board
- Closed session items on confidential student matters, employee discipline, and temporary employee contracts
- Public testimony periods for agenda and non-agenda items
The Board of Education approved the expulsion of one student and the dismissal of one classified employee. Additionally, the Board approved a series of administrative reports and a policy regarding K-6 suicide prevention.
- Approved expulsion of Student ID #5945 (5-0)
- Approved dismissal of classified employee #00720088 (5-0)
- Approved addendum to Special Contracts for Temporary Employees for 2024-2025 (5-0)
- Approved agenda as posted (5-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar A, including Board Policy 5141.53 K-6 Suicide Prevention (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 120424-A to compensate Board Member Benitez for absence (4-0-1)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The board will hold open and closed sessions, with the main action items on the consent calendar including approval of minutes, certificated personnel report (retirements, appointments, leaves), and classified personnel report. Public comments will be heard. The agenda is largely procedural.
- Approval of certificated personnel report with retirements, appointments, and leaves
- Approval of classified personnel report with appointments
- Closed session discussions on confidential student matters and anticipated litigation
- Reports from superintendent advisory groups
- Public testimony on agenda and non-agenda items
The Board of Education approved an updated Conflict of Interest Code and several personnel and financial reports. Closed session actions included the expulsion of one student and the suspension or demotion of employees. The Board also voted to maintain the December 13 organizational meeting.
- Approved updated Conflict of Interest Code (4-0)
- Approved expulsion of Student ID #34290 (4-0)
- Approved suspension without pay and 30-day notice of dismissal for one certificated employee (4-0)
- Approved demotion of one classified employee (4-0)
- Approved settlement agreement in Claim No. 21861718 (4-0)
- Approved final settlement agreement for OAH Case No. 2024030094 (4-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar A, including Board Policy 5141.52 on Grades 7-12 Suicide Prevention (4-0)
- Denied motion to cancel December 13 organizational meeting (1-3)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Board will hold a public hearing on the annual statutory school facility fees report for fiscal year 2023-24. In closed session, the board will discuss negotiations for property at 723 Long Beach Blvd., employee appointments for several positions, and multiple pending lawsuits. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes and personnel actions, including retirements and new appointments.
- Public hearing on School Facility Fees Report for FY 2023-24
- Closed session real property negotiation at 723 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90813
- Closed session litigation: A.D. v. LBUSD, Jones v. LBUSD, Doe v. LBUSD
- Approval of certificated and classified personnel report including appointments and separations
- Recognition of retiring employees (Karen Freidhoff, Irene Harris, Curt Knowles, Ethel Galang, Marilyn King)
The Board of Education voted to close Hudson Elementary School at the end of the 2024-2025 school year and consolidate its attendance boundary with Garfield Elementary School. Other actions included approving two legal settlements and designating Richard D. Browning as an Early College High School.
- Approved plan to close Hudson Elementary School at end of 2024-2025 school year (4-1)
- Approved consolidation of Hudson and Garfield Elementary School attendance boundaries (5-0)
- Approved recognizing Richard D. Browning as an Early College High School (5-0)
- Approved extension of employment agreement for Chief Technology Officer (5-0)
- Approved employment agreement for Assistant Superintendent of Facilities and Operations (5-0)
- Approved public employee appointments in closed session (5-0)
- Approved settlement agreement in Case #23LBCV00205 (5-0)
- Approved settlement agreement in Case #22LBCV00367 (5-0)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold public hearings on the sufficiency of K-12 textbooks and instructional materials and on approving environmental documents and the Washington Middle School Transformation Project. The board will also discuss updating board bylaws for Student Outcome Focused Governance and conduct a closed-session labor negotiation with the superintendent. The consent calendar includes approval of personnel reports, retirements, appointments, and leaves of absence.
- Public hearing and action on Washington Middle School Transformation Project, including environmental documents
- Public hearing on sufficiency of K-12 textbooks and instructional materials
- Discussion on updating board bylaws with facilitated session from Council of Great City Schools
- Closed-session conference with labor negotiator for superintendent contract
- Consent calendar: approval of personnel report with retirements, appointments, and leaves of absence
The Board of Education approved the Superintendent's contract renewal and the Washington Middle School Transformation Project. Members also approved the reappointment of the Personnel Commissioner and a series of consent calendar items. Staff presented a recommendation to close Hudson Elementary School at the end of the 2024-2025 school year for informational purposes.
- Approved Superintendent Contract Renewal and Terms (4-0)
- Approved Washington Middle School Transformation Project and environmental documents (4-0)
- Approved Reappointment of Personnel Commissioner (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 101624-A supporting National Principals Month (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 101624-B regarding sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials (4-0)
- Approved updated Board Bylaw 9150 regarding Student Member of the Board of Education (4-0)
- Approved Certificated and Classified Personnel Reports (4-0)
- Approved Purchasing and Business Department Reports (4-0)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
This regular meeting of the Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education includes closed session discussions on labor negotiations with the superintendent and with employee organizations, as well as two existing litigation cases. The open session will feature recognitions, public comments, and approval of a consent calendar that includes personnel actions such as retirements and appointments.
- Closed session conference with labor negotiator regarding superintendent contract
- Closed session conference with legal counsel on OAH Case No. 2024070432 and two Jane Doe cases
- Consent calendar approval of certificated and classified personnel report including 7 retirements and 5 new appointments
- Public comments on closed session items and general agenda items
- Reports from superintendent advisory groups on budget, instruction, workforce, and governance
The Board of Education approved two settlement agreements following a closed session. The Board also approved the agenda and two consent calendars containing personnel, finance, and purchasing reports.
- Approved final settlement agreement and general release for OAH Case (5-0)
- Approved settlement agreement on Case No. 21STCCV26161 (5-0)
- Approved amended agenda (5-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar A, including personnel, finance, and purchasing reports (5-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar B (4-0-1)
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education holds a special meeting to discuss the 2024-2025 goal monitoring calendar and review board bylaws and effective governance practices. The meeting includes public participation and testimony on agenda items. No binding votes or financial decisions are scheduled.
- Presentation of plans for addressing student needs through adult inputs and progress monitoring (Goal Monitoring Calendar)
- Review and discussion of current board bylaws and potential changes
- Facilitated discussion on effective governance practices
- Public testimony on agenda items
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
This is a mostly procedural meeting. The board will consider a consent calendar approving certificated and classified personnel transactions, including retirements and new appointments. Public testimony will be heard on both agenda and non-agenda items. Closed session will address confidential student matters and employee discipline.
- Approval of personnel report including retirements: Jerry Gilmore (30 yrs), Margaret Kaspar (14 yrs), Ruben Barajas (21 yrs), Robert Maldonado (37 yrs)
- New appointments: Kristen Ottenad, Jill Rivas, Hector Santana (Special Education teachers), Janelle Caputo (nurse), and others
- Introduction of student representative to the board
- Reports on Superintendent Advisory Groups: Budget, Instruction, Workforce, Student Governance
The Board of Education approved the 2024 District-Wide Sustainability Plan and a resolution supporting Proposition 2 for school facilities modernization. The Board also approved several labor agreements and personnel reports.
- Approved 2024 District-Wide Sustainability Plan (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 091824-A supporting Proposition 2 facilities bond (5-0)
- Approved MOUs with CSEA Chapter 2 - Unit A and Unit B (5-0)
- Approved MOU with Teachers Association of Long Beach (5-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar including personnel, finance, and purchasing reports (5-0)
- Approved readmission of student #2822 (5-0)
- Approved release of one classified employee (5-0)
- Approved resignation agreement for a certificated employee (5-0)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will meet to discuss personnel appointments and retirements. The board is also scheduled to conduct a closed session regarding the performance evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools.
- Appointment of Head Start Early Learning Center Manager (Closed Session)
- Performance evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools (Closed Session)
- Approval of Certificated and Classified Personnel Report including multiple teacher and nurse appointments
- Recognition of retiring staff including James Suarez (Asst. to Superintendent) and Terry Boyd (Plant Spv II)
- Reports from Superintendent Advisory Groups on budget, policy, and workforce development
The Board of Education approved the project and environmental study for a new gymnasium and aquatic center at Jordan High School. The board also seated a new student board member and approved several personnel and financial reports.
- Approved Jordan High School New Gymnasium & Aquatic Center Project (5-0)
- Approved public employee promotion (5-0)
- Approved resignation of two classified and one certificated employee (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 090424-A to compensate Board Member Otto for illness absence (4-0-1)
- Approved Consent Calendar A excluding Item 14.6 (4-0-1)
- Approved Consent Calendar B (4-0-1)
- Seated Alana Arroyo as student board member
- Pulled Superintendent contract renewal from agenda
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
This special meeting of the Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education is an informational session. Staff will present a review of 2023-2024 student outcome data aligned to board goals, Smarter Balanced assessments, and climate surveys. Updates on the Communications Office and the Facilities and Sustainability Plan are also scheduled.
- Public testimony on agenda items
- Communications Office update and National School Public Relations Association audit results
- 2023-2024 student outcome data review (SBAC assessments, CORE and Pulse surveys)
- Facilities projects and Sustainability Plan update
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on dedicating easements to the City of Long Beach at Stanford Middle School for a double check detector valve. The agenda also includes a closed session to evaluate the superintendent and discuss litigation, as well as a consent calendar approving personnel appointments and retirements. Most other items are routine procedural matters.
- Public hearing on dedicating easements to the City of Long Beach at Stanford Middle School (5871 E. Los Arcos St, Long Beach)
- Closed session: superintendent performance evaluation, employee appointments, and litigation (OAH No. 2024050065)
- Consent calendar approving certificated and classified personnel changes, including retirements and new hires
- Introduction of student board member finalist candidates
- Recognition of students, staff, and school celebrations
The Board of Education approved several personnel and finance reports, as well as a resolution to dedicate easements to the City of Long Beach at Stanford Middle School. Closed session actions included the approval of public employee appointments and a legal settlement.
- Approved public employee appointments (5-0)
- Approved final settlement and release agreement (5-0)
- Approved agenda as posted (5-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar A, including personnel, instruction, and finance reports (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 080724-A for easements at Stanford Middle School (5-0)
- Approved Finance Report B (4-0, 1 abstention)
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
This special meeting includes a Technology & Information Services update covering modernization, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. The board will also reflect on governance practices focusing on student outcomes, including meeting time use and a draft monitoring calendar. Public testimony is accepted on listed agenda items.
- Technology & Information Services update on business system modernization, cybersecurity, and AI
- Board discussion on student outcome focused governance practices and potential shifts
- Public testimony on agenda items
- Review of draft student outcome monitoring calendar
- Board reflection on past year's governance practices
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on a proposed energy conservation services contract with Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. The board will also discuss closed session items including ongoing litigation against the City of Long Beach and personnel evaluations. The consent calendar includes approval of personnel appointments and retirements.
- Public hearing on Resolution 071724-B to consider energy conservation services contract with Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. dba EMCOR Services Mesa Energy
- Closed session conference on existing litigation: LBUSD v. City of Long Beach (case 22STCP04170)
- Closed session public employee performance evaluation for Superintendent and General Counsel
- Consent calendar approval of certificated and classified personnel transactions, including 14 teacher appointments and recognition of retirees
- Closed session discussion on public employee appointment for administrative and counselor positions
The Board of Education approved an energy conservation services contract with Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. and a rate increase for fee-based Child Development Centers programs. The Board also approved three Memorandums of Understanding with the Teachers Association of Long Beach.
- Approved energy conservation services contract with Mesa Energy Systems, Inc. (4-0)
- Approved Child Development Centers (CDC) rate increase for fee-based programs (4-0)
- Approved three Memorandums of Understandings with Teachers Association of Long Beach (4-0)
- Approved public employee appointments (4-0)
- Approved workers' compensation case settlement (4-0)
- Voted to suspend a classified employee (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 071724-A for easement at Stanford Middle School (4-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar A and B (4-0 and 3-0 with one abstention)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 18, 2024. The agenda includes closed session discussions on personnel appointments, discipline, litigation, and the superintendent's performance evaluation, followed by open session actions. Key decisions include approval of the consent calendar, which contains the certificated and classified personnel report listing retirements and new appointments.
- Approval of personnel report including retirements of 15 certificated staff (e.g., teacher Georgia Cunradi, 29 years; nurse Sandra Morgan, 37 years) and 4 classified staff (e.g., Dennis Boaz, 12 years)
- Appointments of new certificated staff including teachers, psychologists, and CDC teachers at schools like Lowell, Webster, Wilson, and Harte
- Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation: three Workers' Compensation matters (case numbers listed), OAH Case No. 2024050065, and John Doe v. LBUSD in L.A. County Superior Court
- Public employee performance evaluation for the Superintendent of Schools
- Public comments and recognition of retirees and student/staff celebrations
The Board of Education approved the 2024-25 budget and the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). Other key actions included hiring a new General Counsel and approving several personnel and student disciplinary decisions.
- Approved 2024-25 District Budget (5-0)
- Approved 2024-25 Local Control and Accountability Plan (5-0)
- Approved employment contract for Jeffrey Riel as General Counsel (5-0)
- Approved public employee appointments (5-0)
- Voted 5-0 to dismiss one certificated employee and 4-0 to release another
- Voted 5-0 to expel Student ID #7082 and readmit Students #0342, #2510, and #3339
- Voted 4-0 to readmit Student ID #0052
- Approved settlements for three worker's compensation cases (5-0) and one other case (5-0)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will meet on June 5, 2024, at 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach. The agenda is largely procedural, featuring a public hearing on the district budget and Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), superintendent advisory reports, and routine personnel approvals. Closed session will address confidential student matters, an ongoing lawsuit, employee appointments, and the superintendent's evaluation.
- Public hearing on the district budget and Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Consent calendar approval for certificated and classified personnel reports, including retiree recognitions and teacher/counselor appointments
- Superintendent advisory group reports on business/budget/policy, instruction/student learning, and workforce development
- Closed session items covering confidential student records, existing litigation (John Doe v. LBUSD), employee appointments, and superintendent evaluation
The Board of Education voted to expel three students and readmit one. It also approved several personnel appointments and a series of financial resolutions via the consent calendar. A public hearing was held regarding the budget and Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).
- Expelled three students (IDs 7419, 1616, 3501) and readmitted one student (ID 3865) (5-0)
- Approved various personnel appointments (5-0)
- Approved agenda as posted (5-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar A, including finance, purchasing, and three resolutions (060524-A, 060524-B, 060524-C) (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 060524-D to compensate Board Member Lopez for absence (4-0)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the Special Education Local Plan for the 2024-25 school year. The board will also recognize retirees and consider approval of certificated and classified personnel transactions in a consent calendar. Closed session includes discussion of confidential student matters, litigation with the City of Avalon, and employee discipline/appointments.
- Public hearing on the Special Education Local Plan for 2024-25
- Closed session litigation: LBUSD v. City of Avalon
- Approval of certificated and classified personnel report with appointments and retiree recognitions (e.g., 34-year teacher Michelle Beay, 38-year teacher Kirk Howe)
- Recognition of retirees including 16 named employees from various schools
- Consent calendar includes approval of April 17, 2024 board meeting minutes
The Board of Education approved several personnel appointments and a legal settlement during closed session. The Board also approved the Comprehensive School Safety Plan and a resolution supporting Classified School Employee Week.
- Approved appointment of Dr. Norma Spencer as Director of the Center for Black Student Excellence (4-0)
- Approved appointment of Jennifer Rodarte as Director of Student Support Services (4-0)
- Voted to expel student ID 8025 (4-0)
- Approved a settlement agreement in a closed session case (4-0)
- Voted to dismiss one employee and suspend one employee (4-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar A, including the Comprehensive School Safety Plan (4-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar B (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 051524-A supporting Classified School Employee Week (4-0)
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 hear public testimony and then receive presentations from staff and students on new approaches aligned to Board Goals 1, 3, and 4 as part of the Student Outcomes Focused Governance monitoring calendar.
- Public testimony on agenda items
- Staff and student presentations on experiences with Board Goals 1, 3, and 4
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will convene in closed session to discuss two existing lawsuits, two workers' compensation cases, employee discipline, and the superintendent's performance evaluation. In open session, the board will consider adopting the agenda, recognizing retirees and students, hearing public testimony, receiving reports from superintendent advisory groups, and approving a consent calendar that includes personnel appointments and retirements.
- Closed session: litigation in John Doe v. LBUSD (Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22LBCV00367)
- Closed session: litigation LBUSD v. Santa Catalina Island Company and City of Avalon
- Closed session: public employee discipline/dismissal/release and superintendent performance evaluation
- Consent calendar approval of certificated and classified personnel actions, including 28 retirements and multiple new appointments to Head Start positions
- Recognition of retirees and student representatives
The Board of Education approved a consent calendar including personnel reports and a proposal for joint occupancy of real property at 723 Long Beach Boulevard. Closed session actions included approving workers' compensation settlements and personnel suspensions. The Board also reviewed the first draft of the Local Control Accountability Plan.
- Approved settlement of two Workers' Compensation cases (4-0)
- Voted to suspend one employee and release a probational certificated administrator (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 050124-C to terminate classified employees for lack of work/funds (4-0)
- Approved agenda as posted (5-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar including personnel, finance, and purchasing reports (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 050124-A to consider proposals for joint occupancy of 723 Long Beach Boulevard (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 050124-B supporting Teacher Appreciation Week (5-0)
- Approved amended Board Policy 5146 and new policies 6181 and 6184 (5-0)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The board will hold a public hearing on Resolution 041724-C to increase statutory school fees imposed on new residential and commercial/industrial development projects. It will also discuss several closed session items, including two lawsuits, a property negotiation at 723 Long Beach Blvd., and personnel matters. The consent calendar includes approval of the personnel report with retirements and appointments.
- Public hearing on Resolution 041724-C to increase school fees on new residential and commercial/industrial development
- Closed session: lawsuit Brooke Wharton v. Long Beach Unified School District (case no. 22LBCV00973)
- Closed session: litigation LBUSD v. Santa Catalina Island Company and City of Avalon
- Closed session: negotiation for property at 723 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach – price and terms
- Consent calendar approval of personnel report with 27 certificated and 7 classified staff retirements
The Board of Education appointed Claudia Sosa-Valderrama as Assistant Superintendent of School Support Services and approved a tentative agreement with CSEA Chapter 2. Other actions included increasing statutory school fees for new developments and updating student suspension policy.
- Approved appointment of Claudia Sosa-Valderrama as Assistant Superintendent of School Support Services (5-0)
- Approved tentative agreement with CSEA, Chapter 2, Units A and B (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 041724-C to increase statutory school fees for new residential and commercial/industrial development projects (5-0)
- Approved Board Policy 5144.1 regarding Suspension of Students (5-0)
- Approved LA County Plan for Expelled Students (5-0)
- Approved renaming Longfellow Elementary School Auditorium to James Petri Auditorium (5-0)
- Approved settlement agreement and retirement agreement release in closed session (5-0)
- Authorized compensation for Board Member Miller for absence at a board meeting (4-0-1)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the California School Employees Association and Teachers Association of Long Beach, as well as existing litigation against Santa Catalina Island Company and the City of Avalon. The board will also consider a consent calendar approving certificated and classified personnel transactions, including retirements and new appointments.
- Closed session conference with labor negotiations with CSEA and TALB
- Closed session discussion of existing litigation: LBUSD v. Santa Catalina Island Company and City of Avalon
- Approval of March 6, 2024 board meeting minutes
- Approval of certificated personnel report including retirements and new hires
- Approval of classified personnel report including retirements and new hires
The Board of Education approved a tentative agreement and four MOUs with the Teachers Association of Long Beach. Other approved actions included management compensation and the Chief Business and Financial Officer's employment contract.
- Approved Tentative Agreement and four MOUs with Teachers Association of Long Beach (4-0)
- Approved compensation for management and non-represented employees (4-0)
- Approved Chief Business and Financial Officer employment contract (4-0)
- Approved Board Policy 5121 regarding Grades/Evaluation of Student Achievement (4-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar including updated policies on Parent Involvement and Physical Education (4-0)
- Expelled Student ID #6297 (4-0)
- Dismissed two employees (one vote 4-0, one vote 3-0)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The board will hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Teachers Association of Long Beach and California School Employees Association, as well as existing litigation and the superintendent's evaluation. In open session, the board will consider a consent calendar that includes approval of the certificated and classified personnel report, which lists retirements and appointments of numerous substitute teachers. Public testimony will be taken on both closed-session and other agenda items.
- Approve certificated personnel report: retirements of Eric Brundin (35 yrs), Maria Heck (29 yrs), and others; appointment of many day-to-day substitute teachers
- Approve classified personnel report: retirements of Martha Oswald (23 yrs) and Veronica Standard (28 yrs)
- Closed session: conference with labor negotiators regarding TALB and CSEA
- Closed session: existing litigation (workers compensation case no. 17665294)
- Closed session: public employee discipline/dismissal/release and superintendent performance evaluation
The Board of Education approved Consent Calendar A, which included personnel, finance, and purchasing reports, as well as the second interim financial report. Closed session actions included the approval of a legal settlement and two employee-related matters. The board also received information on a proposed equitable grading policy.
- Approved settlement agreement in closed session (5-0)
- Approved employee Retirement Agreement and General Release (5-0)
- Approved resolution to dismiss an employee (5-0)
- Approved agenda as posted (5-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar A, including Second Interim Financial Report and personnel reports (4-1)
- Approved Consent Calendar B (4-0-1)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The board will receive the Measure E, K and Q Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee Annual Report. The consent calendar includes approval of certificated and classified personnel transactions, including appointments, leaves, and resignations. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss confidential student matters, litigation, labor negotiations with TALB and CSEA, and the superintendent's performance evaluation.
- Measure E, K, and Q Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee Annual Report for 2022-23
- Closed session on labor negotiations with Teachers Association of Long Beach and CSEA
- Approval of certificated personnel report including 15 retirements and 20 substitute teacher appointments
- Approval of classified personnel report including 2 retirements and 1 appointment
- Closed session on confidential student matters and existing litigation (workers' comp case)
The Board of Education took action on student expulsions and a legal settlement during closed session. In open session, the Board approved several personnel and finance reports, though it modified the Classified Personnel Report to retain six Behavior Intervention Supervisor positions.
- Expelled two students (5-0)
- Approved settlement agreement in agenda-listed case (5-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar A (5-0)
- Approved Finance Report B (4-0-1)
- Approved Resolution 022124-A, Release of Special Contract Employees (4-0-1)
- Approved Classified Personnel Report excluding 6 Behavior Intervention Supervisor positions (4-1)
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to receive an update on the development of the Vision 2035 strategic plan. The board will also engage in a learning session on monitoring recently established board goals and guardrails, and will review a draft secondary equity grading policy. The meeting includes public testimony and a board discussion on how governance practices support the district's vision and goals.
- Update on Vision 2035 strategic planning process
- Learning session on monitoring Board Goals 1 and 2
- Review of draft Secondary Equity Grading Policy
- Board discussion on aligning governance practices with vision and goals
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
This is a regular board meeting with closed session to discuss confidential student matters, legal counsel on 25 active lawsuits (including Gardiner v. LBUSD and Jane Does 1-7 v. LBUSD), and employee discipline. The open session includes approval of personnel transactions such as retirements and appointments.
- Closed session review of 25 active litigation cases against the district
- Personnel report includes retirement of teacher Matthew Van (21 years) and classified staff Graciela Gutierrez (8 years) and Guadalupe Rivera (20 years)
- Appointment of several teachers including Alyssa Goeku, Maribel Rendon, and Kelly Strawder Jr.
- Recognition of retirees and student/staff celebrations
- Adoption of consent calendar including January 17, 2024 board meeting minutes
The Board of Education approved the appointment of Miruna Ouatu-Lascar as Director of Special Education and authorized a stipend or course credit for the Student Board Member. The Board also approved several personnel reports, policy revisions, and a health benefits MOU. In closed session, the Board voted to expel two students and readmit six students.
- Approved appointment of Miruna Ouatu-Lascar as Director, Special Education (5-0)
- Approved stipend/course credit for Student Board Member (5-0)
- Approved MOU for TALB Health and Welfare Benefits Adjustments (5-0)
- Expelled two students (ID #3203 and #4157) (5-0)
- Readmitted six students (ID #7352, 2130, 9387, 8733, 5764, 8120) (5-0)
- Approved settlement agreement and a final settlement/general release in separate cases (5-0 each)
- Approved dismissal of an employee (5-0)
- Approved revised policies on nondiscrimination, harassment, immigration enforcement, and attendance (5-0)
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The meeting includes a closed session for confidential student matters, a personnel commissioner appointment, and the superintendent's performance evaluation. The open session features a consent calendar with approval of minutes and a personnel report listing retirements, appointments, and substitute teacher hires. Reports from superintendent advisory groups are informational only. The agenda consists largely of procedural and routine personnel actions.
- Approval of minutes from the December 20, 2023 board meeting
- Approval of certificated and classified personnel report including retirements of Maria Bezeredy (18 years) and Phillip Marshall (19 years) and others
- Appointment of Davida Miskiel and Deonte Towner as special contract teachers
- Appointment of 18 day-to-day substitute teachers (names listed)
- Reports from superintendent advisory groups on budget, instruction, workforce, and student outcome focused governance
The Board of Education adopted a one-year Board Monitoring Calendar to track district goals and approved the recommended appointment of a Personnel Commissioner. The Board also took action on student expulsions and readmissions during a closed session report.
- Expelled two students (ID #2822 and ID #0342) (4-0)
- Readmitted student ID #2747 (3-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar A, including personnel and finance reports (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 011724-A to compensate Board Member Benitez for absence (3-0)
- Approved Consent Calendar B, including Finance Report B (4-0)
- Approved the Board Monitoring Calendar (4-0)
- Approved the Recommended Appointment of Personnel Commissioner (4-0)