Huntington Beach City School District public meetings in 2024
14 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Huntington Beach City School District Board will vote on applying for state matching funds of approximately $4.7 million for modernization projects at Agnes L. Smith and Seacliff Elementary Schools. The board will also consider contracts for HVAC upgrades at four schools totaling $399,147 and a $393,799.92 purchase order list. Newly elected trustees Brian Burley and Ann Sullivan will be sworn in.
- Resolution No. 08-24/25 to apply for state funding for modernization at Agnes L. Smith and Seacliff Elementary Schools
- Contract with Safework Construction Management for $399,147 for HVAC projects at Eader, Peterson, Smith, and Dwyer schools
- Purchase orders totaling $393,799.92
- Checks totaling $2,735,953.23
- Oath of office for newly elected trustees Brian Burley and Ann Sullivan
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review an employment contract for the Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services and a wide range of board policy updates. The meeting also includes approvals for district purchase orders, checks, and a student health survey.
- Employment contract for Assistant Superintendent, Administrative Services: $225,380 annual salary
- Approval of purchase orders totaling $511,830.30
- Approval of checks totaling $4,202,877.91
- MOU with WestEd for California Healthy Kids Survey (cost not to exceed $5,000)
- Second reading of proposed changes to multiple Board Policies and Bylaws
Regular Meeting
The board will hold public hearings on initial bargaining proposals for 2024-2025 from the Huntington Beach Elementary Teachers Association (HBETA) and the California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter 316, as well as the district's own proposals. Other business includes a resolution certifying sufficient textbooks, a report on zero Williams Act complaints, and approval of $824,864.71 in purchase orders and $3,006,404.52 in checks. The board will also consider naming the Sowers Middle School STEM building and approve change orders and a notice of completion for the Sowers reconstruction project.
- Public hearings on initial bargaining proposals for HBETA and CSEA Chapter 316 for 2024-2025
- Resolution 05-24/25 certifying sufficient textbooks and instructional materials for all students
- Approval of $824,864.71 in purchase orders and $3,006,404.52 in checks
- Approval of Change Order #1-3 ($84,101.24) and Notice of Completion for Sowers Middle School Gen 7 modular buildings with American Modular Systems
- Discussion on naming the Sowers Middle School STEM building under Board Policy 7310
Regular Meeting
The board will hear a facilities development status report from Studio W Architects and an HVAC status report from staff. Closed session includes two pending litigation cases and labor negotiations with HBETA and CSEA. Consent items include contracts, field trip approvals, and financial approvals.
- HVAC feasibility study update for Dwyer, Eader, Peterson, and Smith schools
- Facilities development program update from Studio W Architects
- Special education settlement agreement for Student #2134839 up to $19,500
- Purchase orders totaling $1,064,513.40
- Checks totaling $4,285,108.63
Study Session
The Huntington Beach City School District Board of Trustees will hold a study session to conduct its annual self-evaluation, discussing board performance and governance team effectiveness. The meeting includes public comment on agenda items only, followed by adjournment.
- Board self-evaluation per Board Bylaw 9400 to discuss performance and governance
- Public comment limited to agenda topics, 3 minutes per speaker
- Agenda approval and closing comments by Board President
Regular Meeting
The board will hear reports on the triennial Student Wellness Policy and 2022-2023 teacher assignment monitoring outcomes. Action items include a first reading of board bylaws on closed sessions and board elections. The consent calendar includes approval of purchase orders totaling $9,016,148.30, checks totaling $10,037,968.33, and an amendment to the YMCA lease at Seacliff Elementary School.
- Triennial report on Student Wellness Policy #5030 implementation
- 2022-2023 Teaching Assignment Monitoring Outcomes (TAMO) data showing 91.6% clear assignments
- Amendment No. 2 to YMCA lease adding a portable at Seacliff Elementary School, with monthly revenue of $1,574.94
- Award of RFP No. 2324 for food services to Gold Star Foods and KB Foods Distribution, Inc., annual cost approx. $650,000
- First reading of Board Bylaws 9321 (Closed Session) and 9220 (Board Elections)
Regular Meeting
The Huntington Beach City School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session to discuss appointing two assistant principals at Sowers Middle School. In open session, the board will consider routine consent items including contracts, purchase orders totaling $1,053,144.22, checks totaling $4,706,463.65, and funds received of $1,475,869.35. Action items include updating local performance indicators for 2024/2025 and approving a resolution for Education Protection Account spending on teacher salaries.
- Closed session: appointment of 2 assistant principals at Sowers Middle School
- Approval of purchase orders totaling $1,053,144.22
- Approval of checks totaling $4,706,463.65
- Adoption of Resolution 26-23/24 for Education Protection Account (estimated $1,027,398 for 2023-24, $906,841 for 2024-25)
- Authorization to file E-rate Form 470 for FY 2025 and use CMAS contracts with SHI International and Complete Office
Regular Meeting
The Huntington Beach City School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on May 21, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider approving a resolution and grant agreements for the CalSHAPE program, which could bring up to $6,000,000 for ventilation and plumbing repairs. They will also vote on several consent items, including contracts for janitorial supplies, learning materials, and personnel actions. The meeting includes a closed session for superintendent evaluation and recognition of staff and schools.
- Resolution 25-23/24 to adopt CalSHAPE Governing Body Resolution and execute grant agreements up to $6,000,000 for ventilation and plumbing upgrades
- Authorization to use CMAS contracts with WAXIE's Enterprises, Maintex, Lakeshore Learning Materials, and School Specialty for supplies and equipment
- Authorization to use Irvine Unified School District Bid No. 2021/22-3FA for furniture and equipment purchases
- Approval of stipends totaling approximately $30,110
- Recognition of Dwyer Middle School as a California Distinguished School and four Employees of the Year
Regular Meeting
The Huntington Beach City School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on May 7, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes a presentation on facility use fees, which have not changed since 2011, and a closed session to discuss principal appointments. The board will also vote on consent items, including purchase orders totaling $464,223.23, checks totaling $2,989,986.71, and funds received of $431,629.87, as well as several food service contracts and a Dell computer equipment agreement.
- Facility use fees presentation by Facilitron, with rates unchanged since 2011
- Approval of purchase orders totaling $464,223.23
- Approval of checks totaling $2,989,986.71
- Piggyback on dairy products contract with Clearbrook Farms ($140,000 annual cost)
- Dell computer equipment contract estimated at $50,000 per year
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review facility updates for the Maintenance and Operations Building and Bus Storage Facility. The meeting includes several proposed special education settlement agreements and various administrative financial approvals.
- Facilities update from Studio W Architects regarding Maintenance and Operations and Bus Storage projects
- Special education settlement agreement for Student #1336151 up to $48,000.00
- Special education settlement agreement for Student #2358675 up to $7,500.00
- Special education settlement agreement for Student #2424097 up to $17,000.00
- Purchase orders totaling $2,327,887.01
Special Meeting
The Huntington Beach City School District Financing Corporation is holding a special meeting to approve its agenda, hear public comments on agenda items, and consider action items. The main action is a resolution to appoint new directors and officers for the corporation due to personnel changes, with no fiscal impact. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and sign documents.
- Resolution FC-1-23/24 appointing directors and officers
- Approval of February 7, 2023 special meeting minutes
- Public comments limited to agenda topics, 3 minutes per speaker
Regular Meeting
The Huntington Beach City School District board will meet to handle routine consent items and several action items. Consent items include approving minutes, contracts, purchase orders, checks, funds received, gifts, a transportation plan, and a modular building contract. Action items include a resolution for the Week of the Young Child, an agreement for the Quality Start QRIS program, and comprehensive school safety plans.
- Approval of purchase orders totaling $1,054,939.72
- Approval of checks totaling $4,035,260.00 (February 2024)
- Acceptance of funds received totaling $1,848,179.02
- Approval of a $40,000 contract for combi ovens via LAUSD piggyback
- Resolution authorizing use of piggyback contract for modular buildings for bus storage facility
Regular Meeting
The Huntington Beach City School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with closed session labor negotiations and public employee matters, followed by open session reports and action items. Key decisions include approving a confidential special education settlement up to $27,500, a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the bus storage facility, and several consent items covering contracts, purchase orders, and personnel actions.
- Special education settlement for Student #1855657 up to $27,500
- Approval of Resolution No. 19-23/24 for HBCSD Bus Storage Facility CEQA
- Purchase orders totaling $477,041.48
- Checks totaling $5,677,348.81
- 2024 Summer Discovery Camp fees: $1,300 toddler, $1,150 preschool
Regular Meeting
The Huntington Beach City School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for labor negotiations, discipline, and superintendent evaluation. In open session, they will consider accepting the FY 2022-2023 audit and Measure Q bond audit, approve special education settlements totaling $66,500, and purchase a new refrigerated food delivery truck for $109,015. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as purchase orders, checks, and personnel reports.
- Acceptance of FY 2022-2023 Audit Report and Measure Q Financial & Performance Audit Report by Eide Bailly LLP
- Special education settlement for Student #1225830 up to $48,000
- Special education settlement for Student #2118447 up to $18,500
- Purchase of new refrigerated food delivery truck for $109,015 from Cafeteria Fund
- Approval of Joint Use Agreement with City of Huntington Beach for school recreation facilities (2024-2029)