Huntington Beach City School District public meetings in 2025
18 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Huntington Beach City School District Board of Trustees will meet December 9 at 6:00 PM to approve routine items, new contracts, and policy updates. Key decisions include a $270,000 architectural services agreement for asphalt improvements at three elementary schools, ratification of a tentative teachers’ contract with a $657,986 annual cost, and adoption of the 2026 meeting calendar. The board will also certify the district’s positive financial status for the current fiscal year.
- $270,000 contract with Studio W for asphalt improvements at Eader, Hawes, and Peterson Elementary Schools and Ocean View School District Bus Storage Facility
- $657,986 annual cost for ratified HBETA teachers’ contract with 2.0% salary increase
- $1,113,536.24 in purchase orders for district spending
- $2,112,466.41 in checks for vendor payments and district obligations
- 2026 meeting schedule adoption with monthly regular meetings except July
Regular Meeting
The Huntington Beach City School District Board of Trustees will meet on November 18, 2025, to approve routine items including $769,469 in purchase orders, a $3,000 copier lease amendment for Perry Elementary, and a $5,000 contract with WestEd for a student health survey. The board will also discuss closed-session legal matters and receive reports on teacher assignments and facilities use.
- $769,469 in purchase orders for district supplies and services
- $3,000 annual increase to add one Toshiba copier at Perry Elementary School
- $5,000 contract with WestEd for California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) in grades 5 and 7
- Acceptance of $15,000 gift from Peterson PTA for unspecified use
- Annual developer fee report for Capital Facilities Fund (no fiscal impact)
Special Meeting
The Huntington Beach City School District Board of Trustees holds a special meeting to adopt the agenda and receive required state-mandated ethics training under AB 2158. The training, provided by attorney Peter Fagen, must be completed by January 1, 2026, and every two years thereafter. No substantive decisions are scheduled.
- AB 2158 Ethics Training by attorney Peter Fagen of Fagen, Friedman & Fulfrost, LLP
- Training deadline: January 1, 2026, with biennial renewal required
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on an energy service contract for LED retrofits and a resolution regarding textbook availability for 2025-2026. The body will also review various personnel reports, financial disbursements, and a special education settlement.
- Public hearing for LED retrofit contract with PacificWest Energy Solutions, Inc. ($1.96M investment)
- Public hearing on Resolution 06-25/26 regarding textbook and instructional material availability
- Special Education Settlement Agreement for student #1496887 not to exceed $32,500
- Approval of purchase orders totaling $468,782.89 and checks totaling $2,669,344.17
- Authorization to use $360,757 balance with Safework Construction Management for capital projects
Regular Meeting
The Huntington Beach City School District Board of Trustees will hear a report on HVAC upgrades at Eader, Peterson, Smith, and Dwyer schools, and vote on consent items including a $17,500 special education settlement, a $3.39 million check approval, and a $316,152.53 purchase order. The board will also consider establishing a pool of architectural firms for future projects and approving multiple overnight field trips for Dwyer Middle School students.
- HVAC upgrade status report for Eader, Peterson, Smith, and Dwyer schools (phased summer 2025 and 2026)
- Special Education Settlement Agreement for Student #1517614 at a cost not to exceed $17,500
- Approval of checks totaling $3,393,595.07 and purchase orders totaling $316,152.53
- Establishment of a five-year architectural services pool with DLR Group, Lionakis, Studio W, Studio +, and Studio WC
- Overnight field trip approvals for Dwyer Middle School to Festival of Gold (Chicago), California All-State Music Education Conference (Sacramento), and Heritage Festival (San Francisco)
Study Session
The Board will hold a special meeting to adopt the agenda, hear public comments on agenda items, and conduct its annual self-evaluation in accordance with Board Bylaw 9400. The self-evaluation is intended to demonstrate accountability and ensure district governance supports student achievement. The meeting will conclude with closing comments and adjournment.
- Annual Board self-evaluation per Board Bylaw 9400
- Public comments limited to agenda items only, 3 minutes per speaker
- Agenda adoption as a procedural item
Regular Meeting
The Huntington Beach City School District Board of Trustees will consider several special education settlement agreements and a memorandum of understanding with Westminster School District. The board will also review a large volume of purchase orders, checks, and various vendor contracts for school supplies and food services.
- Approval of purchase orders totaling $20,771,326.48
- Special education settlement agreements for two students not to exceed $9,750 and $5,000
- Contract extension with Dell Marketing L.P. for computer equipment estimated at $50,000 per year
- Food services contract extension for frozen and dry goods estimated at $750,000 annually
- Approval of the 2024-2025 Proposition 28 Arts and Music in Schools Funding Annual Report
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The primary purpose of the session is to discuss a public employee appointment.
- Closed session regarding the appointment of the Director, Early Childhood Education
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider adopting the 2025-2026 All Funds Budget and the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). The meeting includes votes on an updated English Learner Master Plan and an Instructional Continuity Plan for natural disasters. The Board will also review several high-value payment approvals and personnel reports.
- Adoption of the 2025-2026 All Funds Budget
- Approval of checks totaling $4,147,718.36
- Approval of purchase orders in the amount of $421,270.68
- Resolution to spend Education Protection Account funds on teacher salaries (est. $881,678 for 2025-26)
- Estimated $170,000 annual contract for dairy and juice products via Capistrano Unified School District RFP
Special Meeting
The Board of Directors of the Huntington Beach City School District Financing Corporation is meeting to update its leadership. The board will consider a resolution to appoint a new President, Secretary, and Chief Financial Officer.
- Resolution FC-18-24/25 to appoint directors and officers
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will conduct public hearings for the 2025-2026 All Funds Budget and the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). The board will also consider updates to board governance protocols and various district policies.
- Public hearing for 2025-2026 Budget with a projected unassigned ending fund balance of $3,401,173.00
- Public hearing for the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Special Education Settlement Agreement for Student #1225830 not to exceed $17,500.00
- Kinetic Academy Charter School facilities use agreement at Joseph R. Perry Elementary School for $104,074.00
- Personnel stipends not to exceed approximately $25,732.00
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the Superintendent's performance evaluation in closed session and recognize Teacher of the Year, Classified Employees of the Year, and other award recipients. The board will also consider routine consent items including personnel reports and a student teaching agreement with Azusa Pacific University.
- Closed session evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Leisa Winston
- Teacher of the Year: Laura Coward (Eader Elementary)
- Classified Employees of the Year: Jocelyn Carbajal, Kim Hooper, Noemi Daniel, Rossi Patino
- Approval of certificated and classified personnel reports
- Student teaching agreement with Azusa Pacific University (no cost to district)
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on naming the Sowers STEM Building. They will also review Proposition 28 arts and music funding plans for 2025-2026 and consider numerous updates to district policies and governance protocols.
- Proposal to name Sowers STEM Building in honor of Bill and Rebbie Bates
- Special Education Settlement Agreement not to exceed $70,000
- Purchase orders totaling $415,363.14 and checks totaling $2,503,897.69
- Contract extension with Sunrise Produce Company for approximately $100,000
- Travel request for Dwyer Middle School Principal to attend conference in Washington, D.C. ($2,399)
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will conduct public hearings on initial bargaining proposals from the California School Employees Association (CSEA) and the District for the 2025-2026 school year. The Board will also review facilities updates and vote on several financial resolutions and personnel reports.
- Public hearings on 2025-2026 bargaining proposals for CSEA Chapter 316
- Approval of checks totaling $3,144,125.96 and purchase orders for $569,360.42
- Special Education Settlement Agreement for Student # 2040608 not to exceed $54,000
- Resolution 13-24/25 to authorize applications for State Allocation Board programs
- Facilities report from Studio W Architects on Measure Q and the M&O Building
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will conduct public hearings on initial bargaining proposals from the District and the Huntington Beach Elementary Teachers Association for the 2025-2026 school year. The body will also consider a student expulsion and various financial approvals.
- Public hearings on 2025-2026 bargaining proposals from HBETA and the District
- Recommendation for expulsion of student case #242501 for the 2024-25 and first semester of 2025-26 school years
- Approval of purchase orders totaling $4,919,601.19 and checks totaling $2,959,012.22
- Resolution No. 12-24/25 for HVAC projects at Eader, Peterson, Smith Elementary, and Dwyer Middle School
- Travel request for Board member Brian Burley to attend a conference in Washington D.C. not to exceed $3,299
Regular Meeting
The Board will consider awarding a $10.5 million contract for HVAC upgrades at Eader, Peterson, Smith Elementary and Dwyer Middle School using a lease-leaseback method. Other consent items include approving $1.19 million in purchase orders, $3.29 million in checks, and a summer camp program for toddlers and preschoolers. The board will also receive a mid-year LCAP update and an HVAC project status report.
- Resolution No. 10 24/25 to award HVAC upgrades at Eader, Peterson, Smith Elementary and Dwyer Middle School for estimated $10.5M
- Procurement of $410,465 in HVAC equipment for Eader and Peterson Elementary from Special Reserve Fund
- Approval of $1,189,076.81 in purchase orders and $3,285,645.89 in checks
- 2025 Summer Discovery Camp Program for toddlers and preschoolers at Perry site, fees $1,200-$1,500
- Mid-year LCAP update report required by Education Code
Study Session
The Board of Trustees will hold a study session on January 14, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The main item is a governance workshop facilitated by Peter Fagen from Fagen, Friedman, and Fulfrost (F3), focusing on governance and legal topics. The meeting also includes agenda adoption, oral communications on agenda topics, and closing comments.
- Governance workshop led by Peter Fagen (F3) on legal topics
- Agenda adoption for the January 14, 2025 study session
- Oral communications limited to agenda topics, 3 minutes per speaker
- Closing comments by Board President
Regular Meeting
The Huntington Beach City School District Board of Trustees will consider approving a $429,751 change order for the Sowers Reconstruction Project due to construction delays, pushing completion to May 2025. The board will also vote on accepting the 2023-2024 audit report, approving school calendars for 2026-2028, and settling a special education dispute for up to $25,000. Consent items include $4.8 million in checks, $235,737 in purchase orders, and routine personnel actions.
- Sowers Reconstruction Project change order for $429,751 due to 181 days of delays
- Audit report for fiscal year 2023-2024 to be accepted
- 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school calendars up for approval
- Confidential special education settlement for Student #1753953 not to exceed $25,000
- Extended school year program for special education students at Moffett Elementary, costing $180,000