Torrance Unified School District public meetings in 2023
21 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education is holding its annual organizational meeting, electing officers for 2024 and recognizing the outgoing president. The board will also hold a public hearing on school facility fees, approve the First Interim Report for 2023-2024, and consider a Memorandum of Understanding with the Torrance Teachers Association that adds salary steps retroactive to July 1, 2022.
- Annual organizational meeting: elect President, Vice President, Clerk for 2024
- Public hearing on statutory school facility fees report for FY 2022-2023
- Approve positive certification of First Interim Report for 2023-2024
- Approve MOU with Torrance Teachers Association adding salary steps 21-24/51-54, retroactive to July 1, 2022
- Approve tentative agreement with TTA for term July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026
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The Torrance Unified School District Public Facilities Corporation met to elect officers for its 2024 Board of Directors. The board approved a slate of officers, including Jasmine Park as President, Anil Muhammed as Vice President, Dr. Tim Stowe as Secretary, and Dr. Keith Butler as Treasurer. The corporation provides an alternative means of financing for district facilities.
- Elected 2024 officers: President Jasmine Park, Vice President Anil Muhammed, Secretary Dr. Tim Stowe, Treasurer Dr. Keith Butler
- Motion carried unanimously (5 ayes)
- Meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a resolution to certify standards-aligned instructional materials for the 2023-2024 school year, with a $920,208 allocation for new textbooks and materials. The board will also consider nominations for the CSBA Delegate Assembly, updates to board policies, and routine consent items such as approving meeting minutes and recognizing special weeks. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
- Adopt resolution for textbook and instructional materials compliance, allocating $920,208 for new materials including McGraw Hill Marine Science, Vista Higher Learning Spanish, and SAVVAS dual immersion materials
- Nominate Jeremy Gerson for CSBA Delegate Assembly
- First reading of proposed updates to Board Policies and Board Bylaws based on CSBA September 2023 recommendations
- Public hearing on sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials for 2023-2024
- Proclaim November 2023 as Torrance Education Foundation Month and November 13-17 as International Education Week
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss the District Logo. The meeting included a workshop session for discussion on this topic.
- Board workshop regarding the District Logo
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education is meeting to take action on a student expulsion and a consent agenda that includes routine approvals, resolutions, and recognitions. The board will also hear reports from student and community groups.
- Expulsion of student in Case #3-23/24 for remainder of 2023-2024 school year
- Adoption of consent agenda including minutes, amendments, and resolutions
- Resolutions for Red Ribbon Week, Retired Teachers Week, School Psychology Week, Homeless Youth Awareness Month, Sikh American Awareness Month, Native American Heritage Month
- Recognition of Employees of the Year for 2023-2024
- Public comments on agenda and non-agenda items
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education is meeting to decide on student expulsions, approve routine consent items, and hear reports. The board voted to expel two students for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year and approved the consent agenda as a whole, including resolutions and study trips.
- Expulsion of Case #1-23/24 for physical injury (Education Code 48900(a)(1))
- Expulsion of Case #2-23/24 for controlled substance violation (Education Code 48900(c))
- Adoption of resolution supporting California Clean Air Day on October 4, 2023
- Proclamation of October 8-14, 2023 as Week of the School Administrator
- Approval of elementary and secondary school study trips, assemblies, and fundraisers for 2023-24
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education is meeting to decide on routine and action items, including awarding a $6,123,820 contract for solar photovoltaic systems at two high schools and adopting a resolution to enable energy conservation projects. The board also holds a public hearing on the solar contract and considers consent items like minutes, study trips, and assemblies. Most items are approved as part of the consent agenda.
- Award RFP #01-07.28.23 Design-Build Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System to Mesa Energy Systems Inc. for $6,123,820 (funded by $3.5M state and $2,623,820 General Fund) for carports at South High and West High
- Adopt Resolution No. AS-08-23/24 declaring use of Government Code §§4217.10-4217.18 for energy conservation contracts
- Public hearing on the solar PV system award
- Approve amendments to previously approved board items (details in attached chart)
- Approve elementary school study trips and assemblies for 2023-24
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education held a special meeting on September 5, 2023, focused solely on district branding and logo. The board adopted the agenda and adjourned after a workshop discussion on the topic. No decisions or proposals beyond the agenda adoption and adjournment are recorded.
- Adoption of the September 5, 2023 Special Meeting agenda (approved unanimously)
- Board workshop discussion on District Branding and Logo
- Public comment limited to agenda topics, 3 minutes per speaker
- Meeting adjourned at 6:04 pm
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a closed session, public hearings on initial collective bargaining proposals from SEIU Local 99 and the district, and several action items. The board approved salary schedule changes for classified employees based on a study by Ewing Consultants, appointed student board members, and appointed two board members to a new labor-management coalition.
- Approved salary range increases for numerous classified positions across CSEA 19, CSEA 845, SEIU Local 99, and management, effective September 1, 2023
- Public hearings on SEIU Local 99's and the district's initial 2023-2024 collective bargaining proposals
- Appointed Francheska Dobyns, Michael Suyehiro, Selah Han, and Leah Ho as student board members for 2023-2024
- Appointed Dr. Gerson and Dr. Muhammed to the TUSD Labor-Management Coalition
- Closed session items include litigation, readmissions, administrative appointments, and labor negotiations
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss the possible lease of the Hamilton Adult Center property at 2606 West 182nd Street, and a public workshop on facilities. The board will also adopt the agenda and hear public comments limited to agenda topics.
- Closed session: real property negotiation for possible lease of 10.05-acre Hamilton Adult Center at 2606 West 182nd Street
- Closed session: consultation on threat to public services or facilities
- Workshop: facilities update covering work completed, summer 2023 projects, business plan for outside group use, and future projects
- Adoption of the July 17, 2023 special meeting agenda
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education is holding its regular meeting, including closed session discussions on administrative appointments, labor negotiations, and the superintendent's evaluation. In open session, the board will conduct public hearings on initial collective bargaining proposals from SEIU Local 99 and CSEA Chapter 19, and will vote on participation in the LA Metro GoPass program. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approving minutes, after-school programs, and fundraisers.
- Approval of LA Metro GoPass Program for 2023-2024 at estimated net cost of $62,000 from General Fund
- Public hearings on initial bargaining proposals from SEIU Local 99 and CSEA Chapter 19 for 2023-2024
- Closed session items: administrative appointments (High School Principal, Middle School Assistant Principal), labor negotiations, superintendent's evaluation
- Approval of routine elementary after-school programs and fundraisers for 2023-24
- Approval of amendments to previously approved board items
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education held a special meeting on June 21, 2023, to adopt the 2023-2024 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the 2023-2024 budget. Both items were approved unanimously by the four board members present, with one member not voting. The budget includes using approximately $35 million from Propositions 30 and 55 for teacher salaries and benefits.
- Adopted 2023-2024 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Adopted 2023-2024 budget, including $35 million from Propositions 30 and 55 for teacher salaries and benefits
- Approved use of Education Protection Account entitlement
- Public comment limited to agenda topics, 3 minutes per speaker
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education will hold public hearings on the proposed 2023-2024 budget and Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), and will hear initial collective bargaining proposals from the California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter 19. The board will also consider appointing student board member liaisons and approving a declaration of need for emergency teacher credentials. Several recognition items and routine consent items are also on the agenda.
- Public hearing on adoption of 2023-2024 LCAP
- Public hearing on adoption of 2023-2024 budget
- Initial proposals between TUSD and CSEA Chapter 19 for 2023-2024
- Appointment of Board members as Student Board Member Liaisons
- Approval of Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators (emergency credentials)
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education held a special workshop meeting on May 15, 2023. The board discussed a possible restructure of the TUSD Student Board Member position and received an update on the district branding process. The meeting was primarily a discussion session, with no formal decisions made on these topics.
- Discussion on possible restructure of TUSD Student Board Member position
- Board update on district branding process
- Adoption of March 6, 2023 special meeting agenda on branding
- Public comment limited to agenda topics, 3 minutes per speaker
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education is meeting to take action on several items, including adopting a resolution supporting a strategic collaboration agreement with the City of Torrance and reappointing two members to the Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee. The board will also hold public hearings on initial collective bargaining proposals from CSEA Chapter 845 and the district, and consider a first reading of board policy updates. The agenda includes a closed session for discussions on a student expulsion, personnel appointments, and labor negotiations.
- Adopted resolution supporting City of Torrance and TUSD Strategic Collaboration Agreement (motion carried 4-1, with amendment to Article 3)
- Reappointed Karl Walther and Eddie Choy to the Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee
- Public hearings on CSEA Chapter 845 and District initial proposals for 2023-2024 collective bargaining
- Approved first reading of Board Policies and Bylaws updates (March 2023 revisions), waiving second reading
- Expelled student in Case #13-22/23 for remainder of 2022-2023 school year
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education met on May 1, 2023, and approved the consent agenda, which included the revised 2023-2024 school calendar, amendments to previously approved items, and proclamations for California Day of the Teacher, School Nurses Day, and Classified School Employees Week. The board also approved the expulsion of two students (Case #11-22/23 and Case #12-22/23) and discussed initial collective bargaining proposals with CSEA Chapter 845 for 2023-2024, with public hearings scheduled for May 15, 2023. The board received reports on the Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee audits for Proposition 39 bonds and updates on the Teacher in Residence Program.
- Approved revised 2023-2024 school calendar
- Approved expulsion of two students (Case #11-22/23, Case #12-22/23)
- Discussed initial bargaining proposals with CSEA Chapter 845 for 2023-2024
- Received annual oversight committee reports for Proposition 39 Y/Z and T/U bonds
- Proclaimed May 10 as California Day of the Teacher and School Nurses Day
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a closed session for legal and labor matters, followed by an open session. The board will discuss and take action on revising the Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee bylaws and appointing two new members to the committee. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approving minutes, resolutions, and school activities.
- Approve revisions to Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee bylaws (first reading, second reading waived)
- Appoint Michael Nitake (taxpayers' organization) and Mara Paguiano (at-large) to the ICOC
- Adopt resolution proclaiming April 2023 as Public Schools Month
- Adopt resolution proclaiming April 2023 as School Library Month
- Approve elementary school assemblies and secondary school study trips for 2022-2023
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This is a special meeting of the Torrance Unified School District Board of Education, convened as a workshop on branding. The board adopted the meeting agenda and adjourned after the workshop discussion; no decisions or proposals beyond the agenda adoption and adjournment are recorded.
- Adoption of the March 6, 2023 Special Meeting agenda (motion carried unanimously)
- Workshop on Branding (discussion item)
- Public comment limited to agenda topics, 3 minutes per speaker
- Meeting adjourned at 5:58 pm
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education is holding public hearings on the initial collective bargaining proposals for 2023-2024 from both the Torrance Teachers Association and the District. The board will also receive the 2021-2022 audit report, vote on CSBA delegate assembly candidates, and consider policy updates. Several routine consent items, including minutes and proclamations, are scheduled for approval.
- Public hearing on Torrance Teachers Association initial proposal for 2023-2024
- Public hearing on District's initial proposal to Torrance Teachers Association for 2023-2024
- 2021-2022 audit presentation by Nigro & Nigro
- Vote on 2023 CSBA Delegate Assembly Election ballot (six candidates)
- First reading of Board Policy and Bylaw updates (December 2022 revisions)
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This is a special meeting of the Torrance Unified School District Board of Education, held as a workshop to discuss enrollment, permits, enrollment marketing, and branding. The board adopted the agenda and adjourned; no decisions were made on the workshop topics.
- Workshop on Enrollment, Permits, Enrollment Marketing, and Branding (discussion only)
- Adoption of the February 6, 2023 special meeting agenda (approved unanimously)
- Public comment limited to agenda topics, 3 minutes per speaker, 30 minutes per topic
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education is approving salary equalization memoranda of understanding with the Torrance Teachers Association and CSEA Chapters 19 and 845, effective retroactively to July 1, 2022. The board also hears reports on the 2022 California School Dashboard, the Governor's proposed 2023-2024 budget, and initial collective bargaining proposals for 2023-2024. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker, with a 30-minute total for non-agenda items.
- Approval of TTA salary equalization MOU with minimum 3% salary schedule enhancement
- Approval of CSEA Chapter 19 MOU with 3% salary increase and accounting job family range adjustments
- Approval of CSEA Chapter 845 MOU with Occupational Therapist range adjustment from A-40 to A-41
- Public hearing on initial proposals for 2023-2024 with Torrance Teachers Association scheduled for February 21, 2023
- Closed session includes anticipated litigation, expulsion recommendation, and labor negotiations