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Pittsburg Unified School District public meetings in 2022

50 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 22, 2022

Regular Board Meeting

Board to approve final roster for Madrid parade trip

This is a special board meeting of the Pittsburg Unified School District. The main action is approving the final list of students and chaperones for the marching band's trip to Madrid, Spain, to perform in the Cabalgata de Reyes Parade on January 5, 2023. The meeting also includes public comments and procedural items.

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Wed Dec 14, 2022

Regular Board Meeting

Pittsburg school board reorganizes, swears in new trustees, approves expulsion

The Pittsburg Unified School District Board will hold its annual reorganization, including swearing in newly elected trustees and electing officers. The board will also act on a personnel report, an expulsion case, and adopt the 2023 meeting calendar and yearly authorizations. A discussion is scheduled on forming a committee to support recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce.

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Thu Dec 8, 2022

Budget Sub-Committee

Budget sub-committee to review First Interim report

The Pittsburg Unified School District Budget Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss the First Interim financial report. The agenda includes public comments and a discussion of the report, with no decisions listed.

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Mon Nov 14, 2022

Regular Board Meeting

Board workshop reviews CAASPP and discipline data; expulsion approved

The Pittsburg Unified School District Board held a workshop to review and discuss disaggregated data from Spring 2022, focusing on CAASPP results and discipline data. The board also took action on a closed-session expulsion case, voting to expel Case #22-10. The meeting included closed session items on labor negotiations and student admissions/expulsions.

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Wed Nov 9, 2022

Regular Board Meeting

Pittsburg school board to consider reducing 2023 graduation credit requirements

The Pittsburg Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, labor negotiations, and litigation, followed by an open session. The board will discuss and potentially act on a recommendation to lower the credit requirements for the class of 2023 due to pandemic impacts, and will also hear presentations on career technical education and a teacher residency program.

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Mon Nov 7, 2022

Curriculum Sub-Committee Meeting

Curriculum subcommittee to discuss standards-based grading and graduation requirements

The Pittsburg Unified School District Curriculum Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss standards-based grading and graduation requirements. The agenda lists these items under Information/Discussion, meaning they are topics for discussion rather than final decisions. The meeting is open to the public and can be attended in person or via Zoom.

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Thu Nov 3, 2022

Budget Sub-Committee

Budget sub-committee to discuss one-time funds

The Pittsburg Unified School District Budget Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss one-time funds, as listed under information/reports/discussion. The agenda also includes public comments and standard procedural items. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

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Tue Nov 1, 2022

Facilities Sub-Committee

Facilities subcommittee to discuss multiple school construction projects

The Pittsburg Unified School District Facilities Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss and review several facilities projects, including portable replacements, campus replacements, a softball field, ADA upgrades, solar/battery storage, and other maintenance and upcoming projects. The November 29th meeting has been cancelled.

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Wed Oct 26, 2022

Regular Board Meeting

Pittsburg school board to vote on crossing guard contract increase

The Pittsburg Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, labor negotiations, and litigation, followed by an open session. The board will vote on the Personnel Action Report and discuss a $31,498 contract increase for school crossing guard services, plus review school plans and data for a fall workshop.

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Mon Oct 24, 2022

Regular Board Meeting

Pittsburg school board holds closed session on labor negotiations

This is a special closed-session meeting of the Pittsburg Unified School District Board. The board will meet privately to give direction to its negotiators regarding labor negotiations with multiple employee groups, including the Pittsburg Education Association and other unions. No public action is scheduled; the next regular board meeting is October 26, 2022.

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Wed Oct 19, 2022

Citizens Bond Oversight Committee

Bond oversight committee to review school construction projects

The Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee is meeting to receive information on several bond-funded projects, including the Los Medanos ES Portable Replacement, PHS Girls' Softball Field, and Hillview JHS New Construction. They will also discuss summer projects, ribbon cutting ceremonies, and review member term lengths. No action items are listed on the agenda.

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Wed Oct 12, 2022

Regular Board Meeting

Pittsburg school board to review governance handbook changes and approve personnel report

The Pittsburg Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, labor negotiations, and litigation, followed by an open session. The board will review proposed edits to the Governance Handbook and Board Goals from a retreat, hear updates on energy conservation, maintenance, and child nutrition, and consider a resolution for Native American Heritage Month. The board also approved the Personnel Action Report.

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Mon Oct 3, 2022

Legislative Sub-Committee

Pittsburg school board subcommittee to review special education and accountability policies

The Pittsburg Unified School District Legislative Sub-Committee will meet to review and update existing board policies, including the Comprehensive Local Plan for Special Education and the Local Control and Accountability Plan. They will also consider drafting two new policies on equity and staff development based on CSBA samples. The meeting includes public comments and future topic discussion.

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Wed Sep 28, 2022

Regular Board Meeting

Board to vote on expulsion, personnel report, and $309,760 contract increase

The Pittsburg Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, labor negotiations, and litigation, followed by an open session. The board will vote on the personnel action report and an expulsion case, and will hear presentations on hiring diversity, summer programs, and a contract increase for special education services.

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Mon Sep 26, 2022

Legislative Sub-Committee

Pittsburg school board subcommittee meeting cancelled, will be rescheduled

This Legislative Sub-Committee meeting of the Pittsburg Unified School District was cancelled and will be rescheduled. The agenda had been set to include a review and update of board policies on special education, local control and accountability, equity, and staff development, as well as public comments and future topics.

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Tue Sep 20, 2022

Facilities Sub-Committee

Facilities subcommittee to discuss school construction, security, solar projects

The Pittsburg Unified School District Facilities Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss and receive information on multiple facilities projects, including portable replacements, campus replacements, a softball field, ADA upgrades, security cameras, solar/battery storage, and COVID-related purchases. The agenda is primarily informational, with no formal votes or decisions listed.

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Sat Sep 17, 2022

Regular Board Meeting

Board holds annual governance workshop to refine processes and priorities

The Pittsburg Unified School District Board of Trustees and Superintendent are meeting for their annual Governance Team Workshop, facilitated by Leadership Associates. They will review and discuss the Board Self-Evaluation, current Board Goals, the Governance Team Handbook, and the Calendar of Board Topics, along with reflections on accomplishments. Public comments may be limited due to the workshop format. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for September 28, 2022.

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Wed Sep 14, 2022

Regular Board Meeting

Board approves personnel report, discusses special ed and community school contracts

The Pittsburg Unified School District Board held a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, labor negotiations, and litigation, followed by an open session. The board approved the Personnel Action Report and discussed updates on COVID-19, special education services, and two contracts for community school support and evaluation. Public comments were limited to 30 minutes.

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Thu Sep 8, 2022

Budget Sub-Committee

Budget subcommittee to review 2021-22 unaudited actuals

The Pittsburg Unified School District Budget Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss the unaudited actuals for the 2021-2022 school year. The agenda includes public comments and routine procedural items. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

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Tue Aug 30, 2022

Facilities Sub-Committee

Facilities sub-committee to discuss multiple school construction projects

The Pittsburg Unified School District Facilities Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss and review a range of facilities projects, including presentations on energy management and updates on school construction, security, and COVID-19 supplies. The agenda is primarily informational and discussion-oriented, with no formal votes or decisions listed.

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Wed Aug 24, 2022

Regular Board Meeting

PUSD board to vote on $92,983 BACR contract amendment and readmission case

The Pittsburg Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, labor negotiations, and litigation, followed by an open session. The board will vote on a personnel action report, a student readmission case, and a $92,983 amendment to the Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) after-school contract, bringing the total to $1,942,344. They will also receive updates on safety practices, the superintendent's report, and discuss a board retreat agenda.

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Wed Aug 10, 2022

Regular Board Meeting

Board to discuss adding student board member from Black Diamond High School

The Pittsburg Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, labor negotiations, and litigation, followed by an open session. The board will discuss adding a student board member from Black Diamond High School, receive updates on COVID-19 and mental health supports, and consider accepting a $4,000 grant from Special Olympics and a $95,000 contract with WestEd.

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Fri Aug 5, 2022

Budget Sub-Committee

Budget sub-committee to review revised 2022-23 budget

The Pittsburg Unified School District Budget Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss the revised budget for the 2022-2023 school year and to set future meeting dates. The agenda includes public comments and a presentation on the revised budget.

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Wed Jul 27, 2022

Regular Board Meeting

Board considers bond measure for November ballot and JROTC contract

The Pittsburg Unified School District Board is meeting to discuss and act on several items, including a potential bond measure for the November 2022 ballot, a proposed JROTC contract for Pittsburg High School, and a new AP Macroeconomics course. The board will also receive updates on COVID-19, facilities, and after-school programs, and will report on closed session actions including personnel and an expulsion case.

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Mon Jul 18, 2022

Regular Board Meeting

Board to discuss facilities capacity as city housing growth may exceed school space

This is a special facilities-focused board meeting. The board will hold a closed session for personnel, labor negotiations, and legal matters, then reconvene in open session. The main item is a workshop on how planned Pittsburg housing developments could cause enrollment growth that exceeds current school capacity, with discussion of facilities and property options. Public comment is limited to 30 minutes.

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Wed Jun 22, 2022

Regular Board Meeting

Board to discuss facilities workshop on housing growth impact

The Pittsburg Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, labor negotiations, and litigation, followed by an open session. The board will discuss a facilities workshop to address enrollment growth from new housing developments, review a Universal Prekindergarten plan, and consider several contracts including a $2.9 million state preschool renewal. Action items include approving the personnel report and a student readmission.

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Wed Jun 8, 2022

Regular Board Meeting

Board hears public input on 2022-23 LCAP, budget, and Prop 30 spending plan

The Pittsburg Unified School District Board held a regular meeting with closed session items on personnel, labor negotiations, litigation, and student readmissions, followed by open session actions. The board approved the Personnel Action Report and three readmission cases, and held public hearings on the 2022-2023 LCAP, proposed district budget, and Proposition 30 EPA funds. The board also discussed a renewal agreement with Emics, Inc. for workflow automation services.

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Tue Jun 7, 2022

Facilities Sub-Committee

Sub-Committee to discuss school facility projects and security upgrades

The Facilities Sub-Committee is meeting to review information and hold discussions regarding several district construction and maintenance projects. The agenda includes updates on campus replacements, structural upgrades, and safety equipment.

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Thu Jun 2, 2022

Budget Sub-Committee

Budget sub-committee to discuss 2021-22 contract settlement and 2022-23 revenue estimates

The Pittsburg Unified School District Budget Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss budget-related items, including a contract settlement for 2021-2022, revenue estimates for 2022-2023, and interest rates. The agenda is informational and discussion-focused, with no formal votes listed.

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Wed May 25, 2022

Regular Board Meeting

PUSD Board discusses developer fee increases and $2 million science textbook adoption

The Pittsburg Unified School District Board is reviewing proposed increases to residential and commercial construction developer fees. The agenda also includes a large-scale K-8 science textbook adoption and updates on student English language development.

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Wed May 11, 2022

Regular Board Meeting

Board to approve $58,394 summer camp contract and $3,410 field trip

The Pittsburg Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, labor negotiations, and litigation, followed by an open session. The board will consider approving contracts for a summer day camp and an overnight field trip, along with other action items like a Pride Month resolution and the 2023-2024 school calendar.

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Tue May 10, 2022

Facilities Sub-Committee

Sub-Committee to discuss school replacement and upgrade projects

The Facilities Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss several ongoing school construction and maintenance projects. The agenda includes updates on campus replacements, structural upgrades, and safety equipment.

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Wed Apr 27, 2022

Regular Board Meeting

Board workshop reviews LCAP process and community input results

The Pittsburg Unified School District Governing Board is holding a workshop to review the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) process, including how community input was gathered and the results of that feedback. The board also held a closed session to discuss personnel actions, labor negotiations, litigation, and property disposition, and approved the Personnel Action Report. The meeting is primarily a workshop, with the LCAP presentation as the main open-session item.

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Wed Apr 13, 2022

Regular Board Meeting

Pittsburg school board to approve personnel report, teacher need declarations

The Pittsburg Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, labor negotiations, and litigation, followed by an open session. The board will vote on the Personnel Action Report and consider several routine annual items, including declarations of need for fully qualified educators and emergency substitute teachers, plus reports on the virtual independent study program and Williams complaints.

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Thu Apr 7, 2022

Budget Sub-Committee

Budget Sub-Committee to discuss Ethnic Studies

The Pittsburg Unified School District Budget Sub-Committee meeting includes a discussion regarding Ethnic Studies presented by Mr. Molina. The agenda also includes standard procedures such as public comments and committee introductions.

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Wed Apr 6, 2022

Citizens Bond Oversight Committee

Committee to review bond audits and school construction updates

The Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee is meeting to receive information on several school facility projects and review the bond audit. The committee will also take action to approve bond audits.

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Wed Mar 23, 2022

Regular Board Meeting

Board to discuss grading policy, 2023-24 calendar, and new registrar position

The Pittsburg Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, labor negotiations, and litigation, followed by an open session. The board will discuss the district's grading policy regarding D's and F's, the 2023-2024 school calendar with a possible October break, and a new registrar job description for Pittsburg High School. They will also receive presentations on the Tobacco Use Prevention Education program and the A-G Improvement Grant, and recognize the Highlands Elementary Student Council.

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Mon Mar 21, 2022

Regular Board Meeting

Board appoints Heliodoro Moreno to vacant seat

The Pittsburg Unified School District Board held a special meeting to interview eight candidates and select a provisional appointee for a vacant trustee seat. After a multi-round interview process, the board voted to appoint Heliodoro Moreno to fill the vacancy until November 2022. The meeting also included public comment periods and procedural items.

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Wed Mar 16, 2022

Regular Board Meeting

Board reviews student data and finalizes provisional member interview questions

The Pittsburg Unified School District Board is holding a data workshop to review disaggregated data on suspensions, expulsions, D/F grades, low GPAs, and employee demographics. They will also finalize the interview questions and selection process for appointing a provisional board member, with interviews scheduled for March 21.

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Wed Mar 9, 2022

Regular Board Meeting

Board to discuss provisional board member appointment process and interview questions

The Pittsburg Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, labor negotiations, and litigation, followed by an open session. Key discussion items include the process and questions for interviewing candidates for a provisional board member appointment, an update on the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program, and a renewal of the Sandy Hook Promise MOU. The board will also hear reports on summer school, universal transitional kindergarten, and ethnic studies course implementation.

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Mon Mar 7, 2022

Curriculum Sub-Committee Meeting

Curriculum subcommittee to review new cellphone and sexual harassment policies

The Pittsburg Unified School District Curriculum Sub-Committee will meet to discuss updates on parent involvement, VIS, MTSS, and ethnic studies, and to review two draft board policies: one on mobile communication devices (BP 5131.8) and one on sexual harassment (BP 5145.7). The meeting is informational and discussion-focused, with no final decisions listed on the agenda.

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Thu Mar 3, 2022

Budget Sub-Committee

Budget sub-committee to review second interim report and reserves

The Pittsburg Unified School District Budget Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss the Second Interim financial report for the 2021-2022 school year and budget reserves. Public comments are also scheduled. The meeting is informational and discussion-focused, with no voting items listed.

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Tue Mar 1, 2022

Facilities Sub-Committee

Facilities subcommittee to discuss school construction projects

The Pittsburg Unified School District Facilities Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss and receive information on multiple facilities projects, including the Los Medanos ES portable replacement, Hillview JHS campus replacement, PHS softball field, and ADA/structural upgrades. The agenda is primarily informational, with no formal votes or decisions listed.

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Wed Feb 23, 2022

Regular Board Meeting

Board discusses $235,227 contract for new Human Resources software platform

The Pittsburg Unified School District Board is reviewing several service contracts and updates, including a mid-year LCAP funding report. The agenda also includes discussions regarding school calendar changes and student physical education exemptions.

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Thu Feb 3, 2022

Budget Sub-Committee

Budget subcommittee to review governor's 2022-23 proposal and multi-year projections

The Pittsburg Unified School District Budget Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss the January 2022 Governor's 2022-23 Budget Proposal and multi-year financial projections. The agenda includes public comments and routine procedural items. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

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Wed Jan 26, 2022

Regular Board Meeting

Board to discuss COVID-19 update, ethnic studies course, and pool project

The Pittsburg Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, labor negotiations, and potential litigation. In open session, they will receive updates on COVID-19, the ethnic studies course, and the Governor's budget proposal, and discuss a possible aquatics center at Pittsburg High School. The board will also consider contracts for after-school programs and architectural services.

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Tue Jan 18, 2022

Facilities Sub-Committee

Facilities sub-committee to discuss multiple school construction projects

The Pittsburg Unified School District Facilities Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss and receive information on various facilities projects, including the Los Medanos ES portable replacement, Hillview JHS campus replacement, PHS girls' softball field, PHS North Campus ADA upgrades, security cameras, and a feasibility study for a PHS aquatic center. The agenda is primarily informational and discussion-oriented, with no formal votes or decisions listed.

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Wed Jan 12, 2022

Regular Board Meeting

Board to discuss COVID-19 update, parcel tax, and roof repair contracts

The Pittsburg Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, labor negotiations, and potential litigation, followed by an open session. The board will receive updates on COVID-19 impacts, the parcel tax program, and data for an upcoming workshop, and will consider approving a readmission from expulsion and two roofing contracts for Pittsburg High School.

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Tue Jan 11, 2022

Curriculum Sub-Committee Meeting

Curriculum subcommittee to discuss ethnic studies course

The Pittsburg Unified School District Curriculum Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss an ethnic studies course. The agenda includes welcome, call to order, and closing comments, with the ethnic studies course as the only substantive item.

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Thu Jan 6, 2022

Budget Sub-Committee

Budget subcommittee to discuss monetized ads at Pittsburg High School

The Pittsburg Unified School District Budget Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss monetized advertisements at Pittsburg High School (PHS) and to set calendar dates for 2022. The agenda includes public comments and standard procedural items. No decisions are listed; items are for discussion only.

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