Torrance Unified School District public meetings in 2021
28 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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The Torrance Unified School District Public Facilities Corporation met to elect officers for its 2022 Board of Directors. The board approved a slate of officers and adjourned. This is a routine administrative action for the corporation that handles financing for district facilities.
- Elected 2022 officers: President James Han, Vice President Jeremy Gerson, Secretary Tim Stowe, Treasurer Keith Butler
- Motion carried unanimously (5 ayes) to approve the officer slate
- Meeting adjourned at 10:23 p.m.
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education will hold its annual organizational meeting, seating officers for 2022 and appointing the superintendent as secretary. The board will also select representatives to various committees, hear a report on a proposed retirement incentive plan, and hold a public hearing on school facility fees. The agenda includes routine items such as adoption of the agenda and reports from the student representative, PTAs, and the superintendent.
- Seating of 2022 Board officers (President, Vice President, Clerk) and appointment of Superintendent as Secretary
- Appointment of Board representatives to committees including SoCal ROC, City Council/School Board Joint Committee, LACSTA, District Budget Committee, Torrance Education Foundation, and others
- Public hearing on Statutory School Facility Fees report for FY 2020-2021
- Presentation on Universal Transitional Kindergarten
- Information on PARS Supplementary Retirement Plan (SRP) retirement incentive
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education is meeting to discuss and act on several items, including ratifying the superintendent's employment agreement and approving contracts for the Chief Academic Officer and Chief Business Officer. The board will also hold public hearings on the initial contract proposals from the Torrance Teachers Association and the district, and receive presentations on the Educator Effectiveness Block Grant and other topics.
- Ratify Superintendent Dr. Timothy H. Stowe's employment agreement with $298,000 annual salary, effective July 23, 2021, through June 30, 2025
- Approve employment agreements for Chief Academic Officer Dr. Kati Krumpe and Chief Business Officer Dr. Keith Butler, each with $244,090 annual base salary, effective November 8, 2021
- Public hearings on initial proposals for 2021-2022 between the district and Torrance Teachers Association
- First reading of proposed Board Policies updates based on September 2021 CSBA recommendations
- Closed session items include expulsion cases #04-21/22, #06-21/22, #07-21/22, #08-21/22 and labor negotiations
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The Board of Education approved the ESSER III Expenditure Plan to address student academic and mental health needs. The Board also adopted a resolution for 2021-2022 textbook compliance, allocating $231,398 for science and math materials.
- Adoption of the ESSER III Expenditure Plan
- $231,398 allocation for Science Adoption and Dual Immersion textbooks
- Approval of the TUSD Governance Handbook
- Resolution in support of Red Ribbon Week (October 25-29, 2021)
- Closed session discussion regarding pupil expulsion Case #03-21/22
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education met on October 4, 2021, to discuss and vote on several items. The board approved the consent agenda, which included resolutions supporting California Clean Air Day and the Week of the School Administrator, as well as two student expulsions. Items 12.4, 14.5, and 17.4 were pulled for separate discussion, but all were ultimately approved.
- Adopted resolution supporting California Clean Air Day on October 6, 2021
- Proclaimed October 10-16, 2021 as Week of the School Administrator
- Expelled students in Case #01-21/22 and #02-21/22 for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year
- Approved secondary school study trips and resource speakers for 2021-2022
- Approved high schools to host College Day on October 26, 2021
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education is meeting to discuss and act on several items, including adopting a modified quarantine policy from the L.A. County Department of Public Health, approving teacher permits, and revising the annual declaration of need for emergency credentials. The board also approved the agenda and consent items, with one item pulled for separate consideration.
- Adopted L.A. County Department of Public Health's Modified Quarantine Policy
- Approved Provisional Internship Permit for Tyler Krumpe, Resource Specialist Teacher at North High School
- Approved revised Annual Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators, including emergency permits for CLAD, bilingual, teacher librarian, and limited assignment permits
- Approved $675 for author Carmen Rubin to provide a virtual reading at Edison Elementary School's Family Literacy Night
- Discussed and approved the Torrance Unified School District Governance Handbook
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education is meeting to approve the unaudited actual financial statements for fiscal year 2020-2021 and revise the 2021-2022 ending fund balances. The board will also consider nominations for CSBA Directors-at-Large, review proposed board policy updates, and handle routine consent items including minutes, resolutions, and contracts.
- Approve Unaudited Actual Financial Statements for FY 2020-2021 and revise 2021-2022 ending fund balances
- Call for nominations for CSBA Directors-at-Large (African American, American Indian, County)
- First reading of proposed Board Policies update (June/July 2021 revisions)
- Adopt resolution proclaiming Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15-Oct 15)
- Approve CPR training for Torrance Tykes staff (Heart Plus Services LLC, Sept 16, 2021)
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education held its regular meeting on August 9, 2021, covering routine approvals and a school reopening presentation. The board approved the consent agenda as a whole, with item 13.9 pulled for separate consideration. The meeting also included a presentation on the 2021-2022 school reopening.
- Approved consent agenda, pulling item 13.9 for separate consideration
- Approved minutes from July 12, July 21, and July 22, 2021 meetings
- Approved amendments to previously approved board items
- Renewed adult education contract with City of Torrance for 2021-2022 (no financial impact)
- Approved routine elementary study trips, assemblies, and after-school programs for 2021-22
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider awarding a construction bid for the Torrance High School Varsity Softball Complex and to discuss the appointment of Dr. Tim Stowe as superintendent. The board will also hold a closed session on personnel appointments. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
- Award Bid No. 01-07.20.21 for Torrance High School Varsity Softball Complex to Horizons Construction Co. Int'l Inc. for $4,347,000
- Public input on the appointment of Dr. Tim Stowe as Superintendent
- Closed session on personnel appointments (Superintendent, Chief Personnel Officer, Middle School Assistant Principal)
- Adoption of the July 22, 2021 special meeting agenda
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education held a special virtual meeting on July 21, 2021, for a governance handbook workshop. The board adopted the agenda and adjourned, with the main activity being a discussion of governance materials. Public comment was limited to agenda items.
- Adopted the July 21, 2021 special meeting agenda
- Held a governance handbook workshop with attached materials (e.g., BB 9000, BB 9200, BB 9322)
- Adjourned at 4:00 pm
- Meeting conducted via teleconference per Executive Order N-29-20
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education met on July 12, 2021, to discuss and vote on routine items, including a consent agenda covering general functions, elementary, secondary, and administrative services. The board approved the consent agenda with a single vote, but pulled items 15.8, 17.8, and 17.11 for separate consideration. The meeting also included a presentation on Summer Programs 2021 and a closed session for personnel and labor negotiations.
- Approved $2,700 consultant agreement with CSBA for a Governance Handbook Workshop
- Approved new and revised Torrance Adult School courses for Fall 2021, including Beginning Japanese and Career Development
- Adopted resolution for child development services contract CSPP-1270 for fiscal year 2021-22
- Approved routine and new elementary virtual assemblies for 2021-22, funded by donations or grants
- Pulled items 15.8, 17.8, and 17.11 from consent agenda for separate votes
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education held a special meeting on June 22, 2021, to adopt the 2021-2022 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the 2021-2022 budget. Both items were approved unanimously. The meeting was conducted via teleconference due to the COVID-19 executive order.
- Adopted the 2021-2022 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Adopted the 2021-2022 budget (attached PDF, 3,058 KB)
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 30 minutes per topic
- Meeting adjourned at 5:08 p.m.
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education met on June 21, 2021, to discuss and act on several key items, including a resolution to fully reopen schools for the 2021-2022 school year, the proposed budget, and the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). The board also approved the annual Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators and the submission of the ESSER III funds plan. The meeting was conducted via teleconference due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Approved Resolution-Commitment to Fully Reopen TUSD Schools in 2021-2022
- Public hearing on the adoption of the 2021-2022 LCAP
- Public hearing on the adoption of the 2021-2022 Budget
- Approval to complete and submit ESSER III funds assurances and plan
- Approval of Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators (estimated emergency permits: 2 CLAD, 1 Bilingual, 1 Teacher Librarian, 1 Multiple Subject, 1 Single Subject, 3 Special Education)
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This is a special closed-session meeting of the Torrance Unified School District Board of Education, held via teleconference. The board will discuss the superintendent's evaluation and public employment of administrators, then reconvene in open session to report any action. The agenda was adopted and the meeting adjourned.
- Closed session discussion of Superintendent's Evaluation (Government Code section 54957)
- Closed session discussion of Public Employment-Administrators
- Meeting conducted via teleconference per Governor's Executive Order N-29-20
- Public comments limited to agenda topics, 3 minutes per speaker
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on June 7, 2021, conducted via teleconference due to COVID-19. The agenda was primarily ceremonial, focusing on recognitions of retirees, students, and staff. The board adopted the agenda and adjourned at 8:04 p.m. No substantive policy decisions or financial actions were on the agenda.
- Recognition of 15 retirees from January–June 2021, including teachers, principals, and staff
- Recognition of Denise Spellman, outgoing Torrance Council of PTAs President
- Recognition of Glen Kamida, North Area Elementary Music Teacher, for SCSBOA Outstanding Educator Award
- Recognition of California Distinguished Schools 2021 awardees
- Recognition of National Merit Scholarship Finalists and Academic Decathlon teams
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education met on May 17, 2021, in a teleconference meeting. They discussed summer school, reopening for 2021-2022, and distance learning, and approved the Expanded Opportunities Learning Grant (ELO) Plan, which allocates one-time state funds for in-person instruction and academic support. The board also discussed returning to in-person board meetings and approved a first reading of board policy updates.
- Approved Expanded Opportunities Learning Grant (ELO) Plan, funded by AB 86, with at least 85% for in-person services and 10% for paraprofessionals
- Discussed Summer School, Reopening 2021-2022, and Distance Learning (discussion only)
- Discussed returning to in-person Board meetings (discussion only)
- Approved first reading of Board Policies update (March 2021 revisions), waiving second reading
- Approved consent agenda, pulling items #16.2, 16.5, 16.7, 18.2, and 18.10 for separate consideration
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education held a special teleconference meeting to review and receive input on the draft 2020-2021 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). The agenda included adoption of the meeting agenda, public comment, the LCAP workshop discussion, and adjournment. The board unanimously approved the agenda and adjourned at 5:12 p.m.
- Review and input on the 2020-2021 LCAP draft (discussion item)
- Adoption of the May 12, 2021 special meeting agenda (approved unanimously)
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 30 minutes per agenda topic
- Meeting conducted via teleconference due to COVID-19 (Executive Order N-29-20)
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education is meeting to discuss and act on routine items, including adopting the agenda and consent calendar. The board will also hear a report from the student representative, review the CSEA Chapter 19 initial proposal for 2021-2022, and hold a public hearing on the CSEA Chapter 845 initial proposal for 2020-2021. The meeting is conducted via teleconference due to COVID-19.
- Public hearing on CSEA Chapter 845 initial proposal for 2020-2021
- CSEA Chapter 19 initial proposal for 2021-2022 presented
- Adoption of resolutions for Classified School Employees Week, Day of the Teacher, and School Nurses Day
- Approval of revised ESL courses for Torrance Adult School
- Closed session on labor negotiations with Torrance Teachers Association, CSEA, and SEIU
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education held a special teleconference meeting on April 26, 2021. The board adopted the agenda and heard public comments. The main item was a discussion-only agenda item on reopening schools full-time for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year. The meeting adjourned at 12:04 a.m.
- Discussion on reopening schools full-time for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year (discussion only)
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 30 minutes per agenda topic
- Meeting conducted via teleconference due to COVID-19 executive order
- Agenda adopted unanimously by the board
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education held a special budget workshop meeting via teleconference. The board adopted the agenda and heard information about the amount and intended purposes of COVID-19-related one-time funding, then discussed planning for its use. Public comments were limited to agenda topics, with a 3-minute limit per speaker. The meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
- Discussion on utilization of COVID-19-related one-time funding
- Adoption of the April 19, 2021 special meeting agenda
- Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker
- Meeting conducted via teleconference due to COVID-19
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education met on April 19, 2021, to discuss and act on several items. The board approved a substitute teacher salary increase, approved using NWEA MAP testing in place of CAASPP for the 2020-2021 school year, and received reports on bond oversight and labor proposals. The meeting was held via teleconference due to COVID-19.
- Approved substitute teacher daily rate increase from $120 to $130 and long-term substitute from $160 to $170, effective April 21, 2021
- Approved use of NWEA MAP testing in place of CAASPP for 2020-2021 school year
- Received sixth annual report on Measures T and U bond oversight
- Received twelfth annual report on Measures Y and Z bond oversight
- Received CSEA Chapter 845 initial proposal for 2021-2022
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education held a special teleconference meeting on March 31, 2021, as a workshop on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The board discussed an overview of current district work on equity issues, including data on student achievement, school discipline, and graduation rates. The meeting was conducted under the Governor's executive order suspending certain Brown Act requirements due to COVID-19.
- Workshop on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with data on student achievement, discipline, and graduation rates
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 30 minutes per agenda topic
- Meeting held via teleconference (Zoom) due to COVID-19
- Agenda adopted unanimously (5-0)
- Meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education met on March 15, 2021, in a teleconference due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board approved collective bargaining agreements with CSEA Chapters 19 and 845, including 2% salary increases and $1,000 bonuses, and also approved a similar raise for management and unrepresented employees. The board adopted a resolution denouncing anti-Asian sentiment and received updates on reopening secondary schools and the Schoology learning management system.
- Approved CSEA Chapter 19 agreement with 2% salary increase and $1,000 bonus
- Approved CSEA Chapter 845 agreement with 2% salary increase and $1,000 bonus
- Approved 2% salary increase for management, supervisory, confidential, and unrepresented employees
- Adopted resolution denouncing xenophobia and anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander sentiment
- Received audit presentation for 2019-2020 and updates on reopening secondary schools
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education is meeting to approve the collective bargaining agreement with the Torrance Teachers Association, which includes a 2.0% salary increase effective July 1, 2021, a $1,000 off-schedule bonus, a new Middle School Band Stipend of $1,511, and an increased work year for Athletic Directors and ASB Directors to 195 days. The board also approved the positive certification of the 2020-2021 Second Interim Report, which will be submitted to the Los Angeles County Office of Education. Discussions are scheduled on reopening high school athletics and secondary schools, and on returning to in-person board meetings.
- Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement with Torrance Teachers Association (2.0% salary increase, $1,000 bonus, $1,511 band stipend, 195-day work year for Athletic/ASB Directors)
- Positive certification of 2020-2021 Second Interim Report for submission to Los Angeles County Office of Education
- Discussion on reopening high school athletics and secondary schools
- Discussion on in-person board meeting update
- Approval of 2021 Legislative Platform
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The Board of Education held a special workshop to discuss the progress and future direction of the district's strategic communications initiative. The meeting was conducted via teleconference in compliance with state emergency orders.
- Discussion on current progress and future direction of the TUSD Strategic Communications Initiative
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education held a regular meeting via teleconference, discussing a reopening update and voting on the CSBA Delegate Assembly election ballot. The board also approved a consent agenda with routine items, including contracts and resolutions.
- Re-opening Update - Discussion Only
- 2021 CSBA Delegate Assembly Election Ballot - vote for up to six candidates
- Contract with Campus Suite for Torrance Adult School website, $872.98/year
- Resolutions proclaiming March 2021 as Arts Education Month, Women's History Month, and Music In Our Schools Month
- Approval of virtual study trips and assemblies for elementary schools
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education met in a teleconference regular meeting. They heard a presentation on the Governor's proposed 2021-2022 budget, approved a first reading of Board Policy updates based on CSBA's October 2020 recommendations, and approved a consent agenda including minutes, meeting schedule changes, and several proclamations. The board also held a closed session for litigation, personnel, and labor negotiations.
- Update on Governor's Proposed Budget for 2021-2022 by Michelle McKay Underwood
- Approval of first reading of Board Policies update (October 2020 revisions)
- Approval of consent agenda including minutes and meeting schedule change (Feb 1, 2021 to Regular Meeting)
- Resolutions proclaiming School Board Recognition Month, Fred Korematsu Day, African American History Month, and School Counseling Week
- Closed session on existing litigation, employee discipline/dismissal/release, and labor negotiations with Torrance Teachers Association, CSEA Chapters 19 and 845, SEIU Local 99
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special teleconference meeting to discuss current in-person programs and new Department of Public Health recommendations. The board will hear a staff presentation, receive public comment, and discuss the topic. The agenda includes adoption of the agenda and adjournment, which were both approved unanimously.
- Staff presentation on current in-person programs and new Department of Public Health recommendations
- Discussion on in-person programs and health recommendations
- Public comment limited to agenda topics, 3 minutes per speaker, 30 minutes per topic
- Meeting conducted via teleconference per Governor's Executive Order N-25-20