Long Beach Unified School District public meetings in 2025

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

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

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

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

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

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

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

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

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

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

• Discussion of Interim Goals and Interim Guardrails draft

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

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

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

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

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

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

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

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

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

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

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

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

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

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

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

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

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

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

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

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

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

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

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

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

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

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

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

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

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

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

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

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

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

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

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

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

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

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

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

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

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

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

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

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

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

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

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

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

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

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

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