Washington Central Unified Union School District public meetings in 2022
9 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Dec 13 RE-ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
The West Covina USD Board of Education will hold a re-organizational meeting with a closed session for personnel, labor negotiations, and litigation, followed by an open session. The board will swear in members, hear reports, and vote on consent items including the 2023 meeting schedule, consultant service agreements totaling $34,685, and an extended study trip. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
- Approve 2023 board meeting dates (Option A or B) with 6:00 p.m. start
- Consultant agreements totaling $34,685 for college application support, choir piano, audio support, Kona Ice incentive, and arts lessons
- Approve extended study trip for 15 students to Outdoor Science School in Wrightwood, January 2023
- Approve resolution for compensation to Board Member Juanita Cruz for absence at Nov 15 meeting
- Nominate candidates for CSBA Delegate Assembly Subregion 23-C
Nov 15 REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina USD Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for student expulsion, personnel matters, labor negotiations, and litigation, followed by an open session. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, setting the annual organizational meeting, adopting numerous board policies, and approving consultant service agreements. They will also receive reports on COVID-19 updates and personnel introductions.
- Closed session items: student expulsion extension, public employee appointment/complaint/discipline/dismissal/employment/transfer, labor negotiations with Teachers' Association of West Covina and CSEA Chapter #91, and two litigation cases (No. 212998, No. 210527)
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes from October 25, 2022, and designation of December 13, 2022 for the annual organizational meeting
- Adoption of multiple board policies and administrative regulations, including updates on charter school oversight, menstrual products, electronic signatures, food services, and independent study
- Consultant services agreements: CMA Painting Inc. for interior painting at West Covina High School gym (Feb 2023), Kevin D. Celinder for audio support at West Covina Performing Arts Academy, and Sherri Fernandez for team building
- Information reports on COVID-19 update and introduction of recommended candidate for Assistant Principal at Edgewood High School
Oct. 25 REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina USD Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel and labor negotiations, followed by an open session. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving consultant services agreements totaling up to $179,659, an extended study trip, and a revised board policy on administering medications. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
- Consultant services agreements up to $179,659, including active shooter training by Navigate360, LLC ($112,575) and security officers for football games
- Extended study trip for 28 students to Musical Theater Competitions of America Festival, cost not to exceed $22,907
- Board Policy 5141.21 revision on administering medications and monitoring health conditions due to fentanyl concern
- Resolution to compensate Board Member Joe Magallanes for absence at October 11 meeting
- Closed session on public employee appointment/complaint/discipline and labor negotiations with Teachers' Association of West Covina and CSEA Chapter #91
Oct 19 SPECIAL MEETING
The West Covina Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss the superintendent's performance evaluation and goals. In open session, the board will consider a governance team transition workshop with consultants to improve board-superintendent relations. Public comment is also scheduled.
- Closed session: Public Employee Performance Evaluation/Goals: Superintendent (Gov. Code 54957)
- Action item: WCUSD Governance Team Transition Workshop with consultants Deborah Keys and Nicole Anderson
- Public comment guidelines: 3-minute limit per speaker, 20-minute limit per subject, 30-minute total
- Meeting at 1717 W. Merced Ave., West Covina; closed session 4:30 p.m., open session 4:45 p.m.
Oct 11 REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina USD Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel and labor negotiations, followed by an open session. The board will consider a consent agenda that includes approving consultant services agreements totaling up to $161,682, out-of-state conference attendance, and a resolution to withdraw from the District of Choice program. Public comment periods are scheduled, and reports from the superintendent and board members will be heard.
- Approve consultant services agreements totaling $161,682, including Care Solace, CharacterStrong, and WestEd
- Approve out-of-state conference attendance for AVID National Conference in Orlando, FL, cost not to exceed $15,200
- Resolution to withdraw from District of Choice program
- Approve conference attendance for board members at CSBA Annual Education Conference in San Diego, Dec 1-3, 2022
- Approve personnel report and minutes from September 27, 2022 meeting
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina USD Board of Education will hold a public hearing to determine whether students have sufficient standards-aligned textbooks and instructional materials, as required by Education Code Section 60119. The board will also consider consent items including consultant services agreements, extended study trips, and policy updates, and will meet in closed session for personnel, labor negotiations, and litigation.
- Public hearing on sufficiency of 2022-2023 textbooks and instructional materials
- Consultant services agreements totaling $81,053 for various school programs and security
- Ratification of interim Chief Technology Officer at $736 per day
- Extended study trips totaling $157,750 for yearbook, choral, and speech/debate students
- Adoption of Administrative Regulation 4133/4233/4333 updating travel costs
Sept. 19 SPECIAL MEETING
The West Covina USD Board of Education is holding a special meeting that includes a governance team transition workshop. The agenda also includes public comment guidelines and standard procedural items. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed.
- WCUSD Governance Team Transition Workshop
- Public comment guidelines for closed session items
- Disability accommodation information
Sept. 19, 2022 Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the West Covina Unified School District Board of Education. The main item is a governance team transition workshop with consultants to develop strategies for board-superintendent relations. The agenda also includes public comment guidelines and procedural items.
- Governance Team Transition Workshop with consultants Deborah Keys and Nicole Anderson from Nicole Anderson and Associates
- Public comment guidelines: 3-minute limit per speaker, 20-minute limit per subject, 30-minute total limit
- Disability accommodation information for meeting attendees
Sept. 13, 2022 REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina USD Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel and labor negotiations, followed by an open session. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving consultant services agreements totaling up to $1,155,347, covering items like music instruction, mental health clinicians, and tutoring. The agenda also includes reports from the superintendent, board members, and student representatives, as well as a COVID-19 update.
- Consultant services agreements totaling $1,155,347, including $800,000 for mental health clinicians (Social Service Staffing & Recruiting, Inc.)
- Approval of special board meetings on Sept. 19 and Oct. 19, 2022 for governance and goal-setting
- Board member Michael Flowers' conference attendance at CABSE Education & Reparation Conference, Nov. 10-12, 2022, in Carlsbad
- Introduction of recommended candidate for Assistant Principal at West Covina High School
- Approval of minutes from Aug. 23, 2022 regular meeting