Washington Central Unified Union School District public meetings in 2023
10 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
RE-ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
The Board of Education will conduct a re-organizational meeting including closed sessions for labor and real property negotiations. The agenda includes approving the 2024 meeting calendar, adopting revised board policies, and nominating candidates for the CSBA Delegate Assembly.
- Negotiation regarding property at 1501 Del Norte Street
- Labor negotiations with Teachers' Association of West Covina and CSEA Chapter #91
- Approval of 2024 Board meeting dates and 6:00 p.m. start time
- Adoption of revised policies regarding instructional materials and nondiscrimination
- Consultant services agreement with Moving Mindz, LLC for tutoring services
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina USD Board of Education will hold a closed session on personnel and labor negotiations, then reconvene in open session to hear public comments, receive reports, and vote on a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes approving consultant services agreements totaling up to $115,700, adopting several board policies, and setting the annual organizational meeting date.
- Consultant services agreements totaling $115,700, including music instruction, coding classes, and nursing services
- Adoption of board policies on political process, use of school facilities, employee compensation, layoff/rehire, academic honesty, student assessment, and attorney bylaws
- Set annual organizational meeting for December 12, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
- Approve minutes of October 10, 2023 regular meeting
- Closed session on public employee appointment/complaint/discipline and labor negotiations with teachers and classified employees associations
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina Unified School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing to determine whether students have sufficient standards-aligned textbooks and instructional materials, as required by state law. The board will also consider a consent agenda approving consultant services, extended study trips, and other routine items.
- Public hearing on sufficiency of 2023-2024 textbooks and instructional materials
- Consultant services agreements totaling up to $96,123 for various programs and services
- Extended study trips for journalism, choral, and cheer groups totaling up to $13,895
- Closed session items include labor negotiations with teachers and classified employees, and real property negotiation for 1501 Del Norte Street
- Approval of conference attendance for board members
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina USD Board of Education will hold a closed session on personnel, labor negotiations with two employee organizations, and two legal cases, followed by an open session. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving consultant services agreements totaling $148,905, a transcript services agreement with Parchment, and other routine items. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker and 20 minutes per subject.
- Consultant services agreements totaling $148,905 for photography, music lessons, dance, acting, and other services
- Agreement with Parchment for electronic transcripts, not to exceed $17,885
- Closed session on labor negotiations with Teachers' Association of West Covina and CSEA Chapter #91
- Appointment of four student board members for 2023-2024
- Approval of minutes from June 13 and June 15, 2023 meetings
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 15, 2023, at 1717 W. Merced Ave. The board is scheduled to vote on the 2023-2024 budget and the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), and will also hold a closed session on personnel and labor negotiations. The agenda includes public comment periods and a governance team transition workshop.
- Adoption of 2023-2024 budget (SACS format)
- Approval of 2023-2024 LCAP
- Closed session on public employee appointment/complaint/discipline/dismissal/employment/transfer
- Closed session with labor negotiators (Teachers' Association of West Covina, CSEA Chapter #91)
- Governance team transition workshop with Nicole Anderson & Associates
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina Unified School District Board of Education will hold public hearings on the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), the Education Protection Account (EPA), and the proposed 2023-2024 budget. The board will also meet in closed session to discuss personnel, labor negotiations, and litigation. The agenda includes consent items such as approving minutes, conference attendance, and policy updates.
- Public hearing on LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) for 2023-2024
- Public hearing on Education Protection Account (EPA) for 2022-2023
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 proposed budget; adoption scheduled for June 15, 2023
- Closed session: labor negotiations with Teachers' Association of West Covina and CSEA Chapter #91
- Consent agenda includes policy updates (e.g., BP 4030 nondiscrimination, AR 5131.41 seclusion/restraint)
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina USD Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on May 9, 2023, starting with a closed session for personnel, labor negotiations, and litigation, followed by an open session. The main action item is approval of a consent agenda that includes consultant service agreements totaling up to $192,164 for summer learning programs, photography, and other services. The board will also hear reports from the superintendent, board members, and student representatives, and recognize employees of the year.
- Consultant services agreements up to $192,164 for summer camps, graduations, and school events
- Closed session on employee appointment/complaint, labor negotiations with two unions, and litigation cases
- Approval of minutes from April 18, 2023 meeting
- Board member conference attendance for CSBA Delegate Assembly in Sacramento
- COVID-19 update presented by superintendent
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for employee matters and labor negotiations, followed by an open session. The board will consider approving a consent agenda that includes minutes, a board member absence resolution, multiple board policy updates, and consultant services agreements. Presentations and reports from the superintendent and student representatives are also scheduled.
- Closed session for public employee appointment/complaint/discipline and labor negotiations with Teachers' Association of West Covina and CSEA Chapter #91
- Resolution to compensate Board Member Eileen Miranda Jimenez for absence at Feb 28 meeting
- Adoption of numerous board policies and regulations on topics including special education, safety, transportation, and graduation requirements
- Approval of consultant services agreements, including Corwin Press Inc. for professional development on grading practices
- Introduction of recommended candidate for Chief Technology Officer position
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina USD Board of Education will hold a public hearing on a waiver request to dispose of the district's property at 1501 Del Norte Street without restrictive bidding requirements. The board will also consider consent items including consultant services agreements totaling up to $375,475, out-of-state conference attendance, and a resolution declaring April as Autism Awareness Month. Closed session items include a student expulsion and labor negotiations.
- Public hearing on waiver of surplus property requirements for 1501 Del Norte Street
- Consultant services agreements up to $375,475 for various programs
- Out-of-state conference attendance up to $16,400
- Resolution declaring April as Autism Awareness Month
- Closed session: student expulsion and labor negotiations
SPECIAL MEETING
This is a special meeting of the West Covina USD Board of Education. The main item is a discussion of a governance team transition workshop facilitated by Nicole Anderson & Associates, aimed at building trust and a common vision among the new board and superintendent. Public comment is also scheduled, with specific time limits for speakers.
- Governance Team Transition Workshop discussion with consultants Nicole Anderson and Deborah Keys
- Public comment guidelines: 3 minutes per speaker, 20 minutes per subject, 30-minute total limit
- Disability accommodation information for meeting attendees