Long Beach Unified School District public meetings in 2022
23 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on December 20, 2022. The main business is adopting a resolution to certify the results of the November 8, 2022 election, which includes declaring Maria Isabel Lopez the winner for District One, and seating newly elected members. The board will also administer oaths of office, reorganize by electing officers, and approve the 2022-23 certification of signatures for district officials.
- Adoption of Resolution 122022-A declaring election results for Board of Education District One, with Maria Isabel Lopez declared elected.
- Administration of Oath of Office to newly elected members Juan Benitez, Diana Craighead, and Maria Isabel Lopez.
- Reorganization of the Board - election of officers.
- Approval of 2022-23 Certification of Signatures and Signature Authorities, listing officials authorized to sign contracts, payments, and other documents.
- Public testimony periods for items on and not on the agenda.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education is meeting to conduct routine business, including a closed session for student discipline, existing litigation, labor negotiations with employee organizations, and a performance evaluation of the Superintendent. The open session includes public comments, recognitions, and approval of the consent calendar, which covers personnel actions and meeting minutes.
- Closed session items: student discipline, litigation (workers comp cases 22888813, 21851632; OAH case 2022080553), labor negotiations with CSEA and TALB, Superintendent evaluation
- Approval of minutes from November 16, 2022 board meeting
- Approval of certificated and classified personnel reports, including retirements (e.g., Laura Marlow, 8 years; Rex Wampler, 41 years) and appointments
- Public testimony periods for agenda and non-agenda items (3 min/person, 30 min limit)
- Adoption of agenda as posted
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including a closed session for confidential student matters, labor negotiations, and potential litigation. In open session, the board will consider approving the consent calendar, which includes the minutes from the November 2, 2022 meeting and personnel reports for certificated and classified staff. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approval of minutes for the November 2, 2022 board meeting
- Certificated personnel report including retirements of Ralph Heilemann (Hughes, 15 years), Tami San Jose (On Leave, 22 years), and Valerie Traurig (Cubberley, 25 years)
- Classified personnel report including retirements of James Bell Jr. (Garfield, 28 years), Rita Madison (Lakewood, 20 years), and Phuoc Tieu (Operations, 10 years)
- Closed session items: confidential student matters, labor negotiations with CSEA, and anticipated litigation (three cases)
- Public testimony periods for items on and off the agenda (3 minutes per person, 30-minute limit)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education is meeting to conduct routine business, including a closed session for confidential student matters, existing litigation, labor negotiations with the California School Employees Association, and a performance evaluation of the Superintendent. The open session will include public comments, recognitions, and approval of personnel reports and meeting minutes.
- Closed session: confidential student matters, litigation (OAH Case No. 2022060404), labor negotiations with CSEA, Superintendent evaluation
- Approval of minutes from October 19, 2022 board meeting
- Certificated personnel report: appointments, leaves, retirements (e.g., Alma Gomez-Cervantes, 22 years; Carmenchita Merza, 32 years)
- Classified personnel report: numerous appointments and day-to-day substitutes
- Public testimony on agenda and non-agenda items (3 min/person, 30 min limit)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold public hearings on initial bargaining proposals from the Teachers Association of Long Beach (TALB) and the district, and on a resolution to update statutory school fees on new development. The board will also consider a consent calendar including personnel actions and retirements, and will enter closed session for legal and personnel matters.
- Public hearing on initial re-opener bargaining proposals from TALB (K-12 and CDC/Head Start)
- Public hearing on district's initial bargaining proposals to TALB
- Resolution No. 101922-A to update statutory school fees on new residential and commercial/industrial development
- Approval of personnel report including retirements (e.g., Russ Anderson, 33 years; Teresa Boyd, 30 years) and appointments
- Closed session items: anticipated litigation, employee discipline, student discipline, superintendent evaluation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including approving personnel reports and minutes. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss existing and anticipated litigation, labor negotiations with the Teachers Association of Long Beach, an interim administrative appointment, and the superintendent's performance evaluation. Public hearings will be held on initial bargaining proposals with the California School Employees Association (CSEA).
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (LA Superior Court case 20STCV21515) and anticipated litigation (two cases)
- Closed session: labor negotiations with Teachers Association of Long Beach (representative Steve Rockenbach)
- Public hearings on initial bargaining proposals with CSEA Chapter 2, Units A and B
- Approval of certificated personnel report including appointments, resignations, and retirements (e.g., Michael De Hoog, 24 years; Beverly Jones, 24 years)
- Approval of classified personnel report including appointments (e.g., Erica Bonilla as Assistant Purchasing & Contracts Director)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including approving personnel reports, minutes, and agenda adoption. The board will also enter closed session for legal, student, labor, and superintendent evaluation matters. Public comments are invited.
- Approval of personnel reports including retirements of Barbara Sosa (24 years) and Dina Weinberg (15 years), and appointments of new teachers and classified staff
- Closed session on existing litigation (Los Angeles Superior Court cases 21STCV44669, 22STCV05507, 21STCV44864, 22STCV04995)
- Closed session on labor negotiations with California School Employees Association
- Closed session on superintendent performance evaluation
- Approval of minutes from September 7, 2022 board meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a closed session for legal counsel on existing litigation, public employee appointments, and a performance evaluation of the Superintendent. The open session includes public testimony, recognitions, and a consent calendar with the approval of minutes and a personnel report covering retirements and appointments.
- Closed session: Conference with legal counsel on OAH Case No. 2022050501
- Closed session: Public employee appointment for Head Counselor, Early Learning Manager, Administrative Assistant
- Closed session: Performance evaluation of Superintendent of Schools
- Consent calendar: Approval of minutes from August 17, 2022 board meeting
- Consent calendar: Approval of certificated and classified personnel report with retirements and appointments
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for confidential matters, followed by an open session. The board will discuss student outcomes monitoring, including the 2021-2022 i-Ready Growth Report and Student Wellness Survey data, and will vote on a consent calendar that includes approval of minutes and personnel reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Discussion of 2021-2022 i-Ready Growth Report and Student Wellness Survey data
- Approval of minutes for July 18, 2022 board meeting
- Certificated personnel report including retirements and appointments
- Classified personnel report including retirements and appointments
- Closed session items: student discipline, personnel evaluations, and litigation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss the final 2022 Facility Master Plan, a proposed new energy policy, and a resolution to order an election for general obligation bonds to fund building improvements. The board will also review community visioning data and discuss transitioning to a student outcomes-focused agenda. Public testimony is scheduled.
- Resolution ordering election to authorize general obligation bonds for building improvements
- Proposed new energy policy as extension of Board Policy 3510 (Green Schools Operations)
- Final 2022 Facility Master Plan summary
- Discussion of Community Visioning session data from Spring 2022
- Review of process for transitioning to student outcomes-focused board agenda
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including a closed session for confidential matters and a public session with a personnel report. The board will vote on the personnel report, which includes retirements and new appointments for teachers and other staff. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approval of personnel report with retirements (e.g., Michael Ayala, 25 years; Jennifer Hukill, 33 years) and appointments of new teachers and staff
- Closed session items: student discipline, employee evaluations, and litigation (20+ cases listed)
- Public hearing: none
- Approval of minutes from June 22, 2022 meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 22, 2022, starting with open session at 2 p.m., followed by closed session, then reconvening at 5 p.m. The board will hear staff reports on the 2022-23 budget and Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) Plan, and the Local School Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment. Action items include approval of the agenda, minutes from June 1, and the certificated and classified personnel report, which includes retirements and appointments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public hearings or major contracts listed.
- 2022-23 Budget and Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) staff report
- Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) Plan staff report
- Local School Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment staff report
- Certificated and classified personnel report with retirements and appointments
- Closed session includes student discipline, employee evaluations, and litigation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Board of Education will receive staff updates regarding the 2022-23 budget development and the Local Control Accountability Plan. Staff will also share draft implementation plans for expanded learning and universal pre-kindergarten programs.
- Overview of 2022-23 LBUSD Budget and LCAP
- Draft plans for Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P)
- Draft plans for Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) implementation
- Update on Facilities Master Plan - Sustainability Policy
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 1, 2022, starting with a closed session for confidential matters, followed by an open session. The board will conduct public hearings on the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the adoption of the budget for fiscal year 2022-23. It will also consider approving personnel reports, including retirements, appointments, leaves, and releases. The meeting includes public comment periods and recognition of staff achievements.
- Public hearing on Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Public hearing on adoption of budget for fiscal year 2022-23
- Approval of personnel report: 15 certificated retirements, 7 classified retirements, 9 appointments, 10 substitute teacher appointments, 1 in-service change, 14 leaves of absence, and 30 long-term substitute releases
- Closed session items: student discipline, confidential student matters, employee discipline/dismissal, superintendent evaluation, employee appointments, anticipated litigation (1 case), significant exposure to litigation (3 cases), existing litigation (20 cases), labor negotiations with CSEA and TALB, and complaints against employees
- Recognition of Classified Employee of the Year and National Board Certified Teachers
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education is meeting to conduct routine business, including a public hearing on the Special Education Annual Service Plan and Annual Budget Plan for 2022-2023. The board will also consider approving personnel transactions, including retirements and appointments, and receive updates on the 2022 budget development and LCAP. The agenda includes a closed session for confidential matters such as student discipline, employee evaluations, and litigation.
- Public hearing on Special Education Annual Service Plan and Annual Budget Plan for 2022-2023
- Approval of personnel report including 12 teacher retirements (e.g., Diane Moshenrose, 45 years) and 7 classified retirements
- Appointments of numerous teachers, counselors, and librarians to various schools
- Closed session items: student discipline, employee evaluations, and 19 existing litigation cases
- Staff report on 2022 Budget Development and LCAP Update
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a closed session for student discipline, personnel, and legal matters, followed by an open session. The board will consider approving the certificated and classified personnel report, which includes retirements and appointments, and receive a staff report on the 2022 budget development and LCAP update. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public hearings scheduled.
- Approval of personnel report including retirements of 8 certificated staff (e.g., Kimberly Holland, Principal at Wilson, 33 years) and 7 classified staff (e.g., Timothy Fowler, Carpenter, 35 years)
- Appointments to Head Start positions including Special Contract Head Start Education Manager, Program Specialist, and Teacher roles
- Closed session items: student discipline, confidential student matters, employee discipline/dismissal, superintendent performance evaluation, and personnel appointments
- Conference with legal counsel on anticipated and existing litigation (multiple case numbers listed)
- Staff report on 2022 Budget Development and LCAP Update and A-G Completion Improvement Grant Plan
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a closed session for legal, personnel, and student matters, followed by an open session. The board will hear staff reports on 2021-2022 Semester 1 student growth and the 2022 budget engagement update, and will vote on the certificated and classified personnel report, including retirements and appointments. Public testimony is scheduled, and the agenda includes recognitions like Green School Awards.
- Certificated Personnel Report: Approve retirements (e.g., Deborah Avila, 23 years; Charles Paus, 24 years) and appointments (e.g., Sarayu Narasimhan, Special Contract CDC Teacher)
- Classified Personnel Report: Approve retirements (e.g., Frank Donahue, 48 years; David Barclift, 43 years) and appointments
- Staff Report: 2021-2022 Semester 1 Student Growth (information item)
- Staff Report: 2022 Budget Engagement Update (information item)
- Closed session includes litigation (20 cases), labor negotiations with CSEA and TALB, and employee performance evaluations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
This is a special informational meeting of the Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education. Staff will present updates on student programs, facilities projects, and community visioning data; no votes or decisions are listed on the agenda. The meeting runs from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and is livestreamed on YouTube and local cable channels.
- Programmatic updates on transitional kindergarten expansion, early learning alignment, middle school master scheduling, and high school pathways
- Facilities Department update on active projects, surplus property, and Facilities Master Planning process
- Student discussion on district sustainability efforts
- Board Community Visioning update on data collected at community sessions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Board of Education meeting includes closed session discussions regarding student discipline, personnel evaluations, and legal litigation. The open session agenda focuses on approving personnel reports, including retirements and new appointments.
- Approval of retiring certificated personnel, including teachers from Cleveland, Lakewood, and Bancroft
- Approval of retiring classified personnel, including a plant supervisor at Carver
- Appointment of Elizabeth Fuentes as Special Contract Teacher at N-CAMS
- Appointment of Aja Gampe as Special Contract Psychologist at N-Tucker
- Closed session conference regarding anticipated litigation (4 cases) and existing litigation (20 cases)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Board of Education will hold a special meeting to receive information on various district programs. Updates include iReady diagnostic assessment data, textbook adoption processes, and departmental progress regarding community engagement.
- Overview of iReady diagnostic assessment program and K-12 student data
- Update on secondary history/social science textbook adoption
- Report on the Black Student Achievement Advisory Committee's work
- Discussion on expansion plans for transitional kindergarten and early learning alignment
- Updates on middle school master scheduling and high school pathway programming
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a closed session for confidential matters, followed by an open session. The main action item is the approval of the Certificated Personnel Report, which includes retirements, appointments, and leaves of absence. The board will also receive the Measure E and Measure K Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee Annual Report and hear public testimony.
- Approval of Certificated Personnel Report with 13 teacher retirements and 4 classified retirements
- Appointments of special contract teachers and CDC teachers
- Measure E and Measure K Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee Annual Report
- Closed session items: student discipline, personnel evaluations, and litigation
- Public testimony on agenda and non-agenda items
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education meeting includes a review of the LCAP Mid-Year Report and various personnel actions. The agenda also covers closed session items regarding student discipline, employee performance evaluations, and legal counsel conferences.
- LCAP Mid-Year Report staff report
- Approval of retiring certificated and classified personnel
- Approval of various teacher and counselor appointments
- Closed session regarding student discipline and confidential student matters
- Closed session regarding public employee performance evaluation for the Superintendent
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2018- 2025
The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on a resolution to convey a property interest to the California Department of Transportation for pedestrian and bicyclist safety improvements. The board will also consider approving personnel reports, including retirements, appointments, and substitute teacher hires, and will hold a closed session for confidential matters such as student discipline, employee evaluations, and litigation.
- Public hearing on resolution to convey property interest to Caltrans for pedestrian and bicyclist safety improvements
- Approval of certificated and classified personnel report, including retirements (e.g., Kathleen Woods, 40 years; Edward Hauck, 37 years)
- Appointments of special contract teachers and counselors at various schools
- Approval of day-to-day substitute teacher appointments
- Closed session items: student discipline, employee evaluations, litigation, labor negotiations