Torrance Unified School District public meetings in 2025

Torrance Unified School District Public Facilities Corporation

The Torrance Unified School District Public Facilities Corporation will hold a short meeting immediately after the regular board session to elect officers for the 2026 Board of Directors. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education holds its annual organizational meeting to seat officers and approve routine items. The board will also vote on salary agreements with employee associations, facility fee updates, and contracts for district services including HVAC assessments and school field scoreboards.

• Seat officers for 2025: President, Vice President, Clerk; Superintendent as Secretary
• Approve tentative agreement and salary schedules with Torrance Teachers Association (TTA)
• Adopt Resolution AS-03-25/26 setting statutory school facility fees for FY 2024-25
• Approve contract with Sun Life for Stop Loss Coverage 2025-26
• Approve bid for South High School football field scoreboard

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education will meet on November 3, 2025, to discuss and vote on several items, including a recommended amendment to exchange the Hamilton Adult Center property at 2606 West 182nd Street. The board will also consider approvals for contracts with external vendors, affiliations with universities, and routine consent items such as study trips and fundraisers.

• Amend exchange agreement for Hamilton Adult Center property (2606 West 182nd Street) and confirm surplus land compliance
• Approve $TBD agreement with The Tutoring Center for after-school tutoring at Carr Elementary
• Ratify affiliation agreements with Ithaca College, Idaho State University, and West Coast University
• Approve service agreement with YNL Architects for Building E renovations at Levy Adult School
• Accept playground resurfacing at four sites as substantially complete and file notice of completion

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education will meet to discuss the potential lease, sale, or exchange of the 10.05-acre Hamilton Adult Center property. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding textbook sufficiency and responses to teacher union proposals.

• Negotiation regarding 10.05 acres at 2606 West 182nd Street (Hamilton Adult Center)
• Public hearing on the sufficiency of 2025-2026 textbooks and instructional materials
• Review of SEIU Local 99 initial proposals for 2025-2028
• Approval of K-5 Math textbook adoption
• Ratification of various completed construction projects, including South High School baseball turf

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education will vote on the unaudited actual financial statements for fiscal year 2024-2025 and corresponding revisions to the 2025-2026 ending fund balance. The board will also consider the initial contract proposal with the Torrance Teachers Association for 2025-2026, reappoint a member to the Personnel Commission, and approve updates to board policies. A consent agenda includes numerous routine items such as contracts for expanded learning programs, facility project completions, and resolutions for various commemorative months.

• Approve Unaudited Actual Financial Statements for FY 2024-2025 and revise 2025-2026 ending fund balance
• Initial proposal between TUSD and Torrance Teachers Association for 2025-2026
• Reappoint Mrs. Terry Ragins to Personnel Commission
• Approve agreement with Bureau Veritas for facility condition assessment at 41 district properties
• Accept completion of multiple school construction projects including locker rooms at North, West, Torrance, and South High Schools

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education will meet in closed session to discuss anticipated litigation, existing litigation, student expulsions, employee discipline, and labor negotiations. In open session, the board will vote on appointing four student board members for the 2025-2026 school year and consider nominations for CSBA director positions. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, travel, study trips, and a $10,650 contract for School Accountability Report Cards.

• Closed session includes discussion of 3 anticipated lawsuits and 1 existing lawsuit (Los Angeles County Superior Court case no. 25STCP00614)
• Appointment of student board members: Nneka Mere (North High), Junue Jang (South High), Celine Chang (Torrance High), Tanner Donald (West High)
• Recommendation to expel a student (Case #13-24/25) for controlled substance violation through 2025-2026 school year
• Approval of MOU with Vision To Learn for free vision screening at schools with highest unduplicated student counts
• Approval of $10,650 contract with enVision Consulting Group for 2024-2025 School Accountability Report Cards

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

The Board of Education will discuss the appointment of members to the Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee and a nomination for the LA County Committee on School District Organization. The board is also asked to approve a revised employment agreement for Deputy Superintendent Keith Butler.

• Appointment of Dylan Wakayama and reappointment of Ann Baumgart to the Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee
• Rescission and approval of a new employment agreement for Deputy Superintendent Keith Butler to clarify position title
• Recommendation to expel student Case #14-24/25 for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year
• Contract with Lighthouse Career Encourage for a teacher assistant program during 2025-26
• Approval of out-of-state travel for district leaders to Utah, Texas, New Jersey, Georgia, and Colorado

Special Meeting of the Board of Education

The Board of Education will hold a special meeting and workshop to discuss strategic priorities related to the Portrait of a Graduate. The agenda includes adoption of the meeting agenda, public comment limited to agenda topics, and the workshop itself, followed by adjournment.

• Adopt the July 7, 2025 Special Meeting agenda as presented
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 30 minutes per topic
• Board Workshop on Portrait of a Graduate Strategic Priorities
• Adjournment motion

Special Meeting of the Board of Education

The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to adopt the 2025-2026 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the 2025-2026 budget. The budget includes approval of an estimated $42 million in Proposition 30 and 55 Education Protection Account funds for teacher salaries and benefits. The board also will discuss local indicators for the California Accountability Plan.

• Adoption of the 2025-2026 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
• Adoption of the 2025-2026 budget, including $42 million in Proposition 30 and 55 funds for teacher salaries and benefits
• Discussion of California Accountability Plan local indicators for 2024-2025

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

The Board of Education will hold public hearings on the proposed 2025-2026 budget and Local Control and Accountability Plan. The body is also considering an agreement to exchange the Hamilton Adult Education Center site with Trumark Properties LLC and a funding agreement with the City of Torrance for El Nido Park improvements.

• Proposed exchange of 10.05 acres at 2606 West 182nd Street (Hamilton Adult Center) with Trumark Properties LLC
• Funding agreement with City of Torrance for improvements to El Nido Park at 18301 Kingsdale Avenue
• Public hearings on the 2025-2026 Budget and 2025-2026 LCAP
• Annual Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators for various emergency permits
• Reports on Proposition 39 Measure T and Measure Z General Obligation Bonds

Special Meeting of the Board of Education

This special meeting is solely for recognitions, with no decisions or discussions on policy, budget, or operations. The board will honor retirees from July 2024 through June 2025, Employees of the Year for 2025-2026, and numerous student and team achievements across academics, athletics, and extracurriculars.

• Recognition of 12 retirees including Chief Academic Officer Kati Krumpe and Chief Ed Tech Officer Gilmore Mara
• Recognition of 8 Employees of the Year for 2025-2026, including Shannon Gaunt and Donna Burt
• California Distinguished Schools: Arlington, John Adams, Towers, and Yukon Elementary
• West High eSports teams named CIF state champions in Mario Kart 8 and Smash Bros
• South High Wrestling named CIF-SS Division 4 Team Champions

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

The Torrance Unified School District Board will vote on tentative agreements with four employee unions: the Torrance Teachers Association, CSEA Chapters 19 and 845, and SEIU Local 99. The contracts include 1% salary increases retroactive to July 1, 2024, and changes to work rules, leaves, and calendars. The board will also discuss a separate MOU expanding salary steps for certain teacher positions.

• Approval of tentative teacher (TTA) contract with 1% raise, new class size language, and a new Dual Enrollment article
• Approval of tentative CSEA Chapter 19 contract with 1% raise, Juneteenth holiday, and new classified growth incentive program
• Approval of tentative CSEA Chapter 845 contract with 1% raise, two professional development days, and 2025-2026 work calendar
• Approval of tentative SEIU Local 99 contract with changes to sick leave, bereavement leave, and catastrophic leave
• Closed session to discuss lease/sale of Hamilton Adult Center (10.05 acres at 2606 W. 182nd St.) and a park redevelopment proposal at 18301 Kingsdale Ave.

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The Board will meet in closed session to discuss negotiations for the possible lease, sale, or exchange of the Hamilton Adult Center (10.05 acres at 2606 West 182nd Street) and a park redevelopment proposal at 18301 Kingsdale Avenue. In open session, the Board will vote on contracts for two assistant superintendent positions and a resolution to reduce a French teacher's hours due to declining enrollment. The consent agenda includes approval of a student expulsion, meeting schedule changes, and proclamations for School Nurses Day, Day of the Teacher, and Classified School Employees Week.

• Closed session negotiations for lease/sale/exchange of Hamilton Adult Center (10.05 acres at 2606 West 182nd Street)
• Closed session negotiations with City of Torrance on park redevelopment at 18301 Kingsdale Avenue
• Approve employment contracts for Assistant Superintendent-Educational Services and Assistant Superintendent-Student Services
• Adopt resolution to reduce a full-time French teacher position to 0.67 FTE due to declining enrollment
• Expel a student (Case #11-24/25) for the remainder of the 2024-2025 school year

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The Board of Education decided to participate in Operation Recognition to grant honorary high school diplomas to eligible veterans and WWII internees. The Board also appointed two members to the Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee.

• Approval to offer honorary diplomas through Torrance Adult School to WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans and WWII internees at no cost to the District
• Appointment of Dr. Clarence Monteclaro and Jon Dearing to the Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee
• Closed session discussion regarding the possible lease, sale, or exchange of the Hamilton Adult Center at 2606 West 182nd Street
• Closed session discussion with the City of Torrance regarding a park redevelopment proposal at 18301 Kingsdale Avenue
• Closed session action regarding the appointment of a Chief Educational Technology and Information Services Officer

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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special closed-session meeting to discuss contract negotiations with the superintendent, an unrepresented employee. The board will not take action on a contract or compensation during the closed session. The meeting agenda was adopted unanimously.

• Closed-session discussion of labor negotiations with Superintendent of Schools (Government Code §54957.6)
• Board will not approve any contract or compensation in closed session
• Agenda adopted 5-0 by Trustees Park, Muhammed, Lieu, Han, and Zygielbaum
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 30 minutes per agenda topic

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The Board approved a positive certification of the Second Interim Report for 2024-2025, confirming the district can meet its financial obligations this year and the next two fiscal years. The Board also adopted a resolution to establish a special reserve fund for capital outlay projects, funded by investment proceeds and general fund transfers. Additionally, the Board voted on candidates for the CSBA Delegate Assembly and approved first-reading updates to board policies.

• Approved positive certification of 2024-2025 Second Interim Report, submitted to LA County Office of Education
• Adopted Resolution No. AS-14-24/25 to establish Fund 40 Special Reserve Fund for Capital Outlay Projects
• Voted on ballot for 2025 CSBA Delegate Assembly Election, selecting five candidates for Region 24
• Approved 2025 Budget Priorities for Torrance Unified School District, as developed by the Legislative Action Committee
• Adopted resolutions recognizing March 30, 2025 as Eid al-Fitr and April 2025 as Public Schools Month and School Library Month

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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education will vote on reducing a full-time French teacher position by 0.67 FTE due to declining student enrollment in French classes. The board will also consider change orders for solar panel and dust collection projects at high schools, and a policy to create a Committee on Assignment to ensure proper teacher placements.

• Adopt Resolution #HR-01-24/25 to reduce a French teacher position by 0.67 FTE due to low enrollment
• Approve $1.64M change order for solar photovoltaic system ADA upgrades and parking lot repaving at South and West High Schools
• Approve $25,400 change order for wood shop dust collection system at West High School
• First reading of Board Policy BP 4113.1 creating a Committee on Assignment to prevent teacher misassignments
• Adopt Resolution #HR-02-24/25 to release temporary certificated employees at end of school year

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The Board will consider adopting a resolution to solicit proposals for exchanging the Hamilton Adult Center property (10.05 acres at 2606 West 182nd Street) for other assets or funds. The Board will also vote on accepting a quitclaim deed removing a city water easement from that property, and on reappointing two members to the Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee while recruiting for six vacancies.

• Adopt Resolution No. AS-11-24/25 to authorize an RFQ/P for a potential exchange of the Hamilton Adult Center property (10.05 acres at 2606 West 182nd Street).
• Accept an Easement Quitclaim Deed from the City of Torrance to remove a water easement from the Hamilton Adult Center property.
• Reappoint Pearl Iizuka and Asam Sheikh to the Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee and approve recruitment for six vacancies.
• Adopt Resolution No. AS-10-24/25 to authorize participation in the Zero Emission School Bus and Infrastructure (ZESBI) Incentive Project for up to six electric buses and chargers.
• Presentation of the 2023-2024 District audit by Moss, Levy & Hartzheim, LLP.