West Covina Unified School District public meetings in 2022
9 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina Unified School District Board of Education will hold a re-organizational meeting on December 13, 2022, starting with closed session for personnel, labor negotiations, and litigation, followed by open session. The board will swear in members, hear reports, and vote on consent items including the 2023 meeting calendar, consultant agreements totaling $34,685, and an extended study trip. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
- Approve 2023 board meeting dates (Option A or B) with 6:00 p.m. start
- Consultant services agreements totaling $34,685 (e.g., college application support, choir pianist, arts lessons)
- Extended study trip for 15 students to Outdoor Science School in Wrightwood, funded by county
- Nominate candidates for CSBA Delegate Assembly Subregion 23-C
- Approve compensation for Board Member Juanita Cruz's absence
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on November 15, 2022, at 1717 W. Merced Ave. The board will consider consent items including approval of minutes, an annual organizational meeting date, and multiple board policy revisions. They will also discuss consultant service agreements and receive reports on COVID-19 and personnel. The meeting includes a closed session for student expulsion, personnel matters, labor negotiations, and litigation.
- Closed session: student expulsion, public employee appointment/complaint/discipline, labor negotiations with Teachers' Association of West Covina and CSEA Chapter #91, and two litigation cases (No. 212998, No. 210527)
- Consent item: Approve minutes of October 25, 2022 regular meeting
- Consent item: Designate December 13, 2022 for Annual Organizational Meeting
- Consent item: Adopt multiple board policies (BP/AR/BB) on topics including charter school oversight, electronic signatures, food service, independent study, and more
- Consent item: Approve consultant services agreements, including CMA Painting Inc. for West Covina High School gym interior painting (Feb 2023) and Kevin D. Celinder for audio support at West Covina Performing Arts Academy
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel and labor negotiations, followed by an open session. The board will consider a consent agenda that includes approving consultant services agreements totaling $179,659, an extended study trip, and a revised board policy on administering medications in response to fentanyl concerns. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Consultant services agreements totaling $179,659, including active shooter training by Navigate360 LLC ($112,575) and security officers for varsity football games
- Extended study trip for 28 students to Musical Theater Competitions of America Festival in Garden Grove, CA, March 24-26, 2023, cost not to exceed $22,907
- Board Policy 5141.21 revision on administering medications and monitoring health conditions in response to fentanyl concern
- Resolution to compensate Board Member Joe Magallanes for absence at October 11, 2022 meeting
- Approval of minutes for October 11 and October 19, 2022 meetings
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting that includes a closed session to evaluate the superintendent's performance and goals. The board will also participate in a governance team transition workshop with consultants to improve board-superintendent relations. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker and thirty minutes total.
- Closed session: Public Employee Performance Evaluation/Goals: Superintendent (Gov. Code 54957)
- Action item: WCUSD Governance Team Transition Workshop with consultants Deborah Keys and Nicole Anderson
- Public comment guidelines: 3-minute limit per speaker, 20 minutes per subject, 30 minutes total
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on October 11, 2022, at 1717 W. Merced Ave. The board will consider consent items including a resolution to withdraw from the District of Choice program, approve consultant services agreements, and approve conference attendance. The meeting also includes closed session items on personnel and labor negotiations, and public comment periods.
- Resolution to withdraw from District of Choice program
- Consultant services agreements totaling $161,682, including Care Solace, CharacterStrong, and WestEd
- Approval for board members to attend CSBA Annual Education Conference in San Diego, Dec 1-3, 2022
- Out-of-state conference for AVID National Conference in Orlando, FL, Dec 7-10, 2022, cost not to exceed $15,200
- Personnel report and minutes approval
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina Unified School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing to determine whether students have sufficient standards-aligned textbooks and instructional materials, as required by Education Code Section 60119. The board will also consider consent items including consultant services agreements, extended study trips, and policy updates, and hear reports from the superintendent and student representatives.
- Public hearing on sufficiency of 2022-2023 textbooks and instructional materials
- Consultant services agreements totaling $81,053 for coding instruction, playground activities, security, and assemblies
- Extended study trips totaling $157,750 for yearbook, choral, and speech/debate events
- Ratification of interim Chief Technology Officer at $736 per day
- Adoption of Administrative Regulation 4133/4233/4333 updating travel costs
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting on September 19, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. The main item is a governance team transition workshop with consultants to improve board-superintendent relations. The agenda also includes public comment guidelines and standard procedural items.
- Governance Team Transition Workshop with consultants Deborah Keys and Nicole Anderson
- Public comment guidelines: 3-minute limit per speaker, 20-minute limit per subject
- Disability accommodation information for meeting attendees
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina Unified School District Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including approving a consent agenda with consultant services agreements totaling up to $1,155,347. The board will also hold a closed session on personnel and labor negotiations, and hear reports from the superintendent, board members, and student representatives.
- Consultant services agreements up to $1,155,347 for music, dance, photography, tutoring, mental health clinicians, and more
- Approve conference attendance for Board Member Michael Flowers at CABSE conference, Nov 10-12, 2022 in Carlsbad
- Approve special board meetings on Sept 19 and Oct 19, 2022 for governance and goal-setting
- Closed session on public employee appointment/complaint/discipline, labor negotiations with teachers and classified employees, and superintendent evaluation
- Introduce candidate for Assistant Principal at West Covina High School
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina Unified School District Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel and labor negotiations, followed by an open session. The main action is approving a consent agenda that includes consultant service agreements totaling up to $657,005 for programs like arts, tutoring, and physical fitness. The board will also appoint student board members and receive a COVID-19 update.
- Approve consultant services agreements costing up to $657,005, funded by various sources including ESSER III and Title I
- Appoint Jonah Meza, Diana About Hosn, Isabella Garcia, and Anabel Martinez as student board members for 2022-2023
- Closed session for public employee appointment/complaint/discipline and labor negotiations with Teachers' Association of West Covina and CSEA Chapter #91
- Community support presentation from Plaza West Covina, Rotary Club, and Kiwanis Club for Get School Ready Event
- Approve minutes of August 9, 2022 regular meeting