West Covina Unified School District public meetings in 2024
11 substantive meetings from 2024, 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 to swear in newly elected members Juanita Cruz, Joe Magallanes, and Michael Flowers, and to elect officers for the coming year. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving consultant services agreements totaling up to $283,419 for professional development, marketing, and student programs, as well as adopting the 2025 board meeting calendar. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters and labor negotiations with the teachers' and classified employees' unions.
- Swearing in of Board Members Juanita Cruz, Joe Magallanes, and Michael Flowers
- Approval of consultant services agreements totaling up to $283,419 for various services including marketing, professional development, and student workshops
- Approval of 2025 Board meeting dates with 6:00 p.m. start time (3:00 p.m. for June 12 meeting)
- Out-of-state conference attendance for a school psychologist in Orlando, Florida at up to $2,400
- Addition of Capstone Psychological Services to the Nonpublic Agency list for special education services
REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda that includes adopting 20 revised or new Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Board Bylaws covering topics from AI use and student discipline to recess requirements and all-gender restrooms. The board will also designate December 17, 2024, for its annual organizational meeting and approve consultant services for performing arts programs. A closed session is scheduled to discuss labor negotiations with two employee organizations and existing litigation.
- Adoption of 20+ policy updates including new rules on student and employee use of AI, suspension limits for disruption/willful defiance, recess requirements, and all-gender restrooms.
- Designation of December 17, 2024, for the Annual Organizational Meeting to elect board officers and set the 2025 meeting calendar.
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators for the Teachers' Association of West Covina and CSEA Chapter #91.
- Approval of consultant services agreements for West Covina Performing Arts Academy (technical theater, dance, sound, accompaniment) and an Ocean Outreach assembly at Orangewood Elementary.
- Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding two existing litigation cases (OAH Case No. 2024090281; Student ID No. 222642).
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina Unified School District Board of Education will vote on consent items including consultant services agreements totaling up to $44,415 for audio services, soccer instruction, math intervention, and emergency management, as well as out-of-state conference attendance for staff costing up to $26,010. The board will also consider adopting a resolution declaring October Dyslexia Awareness Month and approving extended study trips for students. Closed session items include labor negotiations with the Teachers' Association of West Covina and the California School Employees' Association.
- Consultant services agreements up to $44,415 for Red Ribbon Rally audio, soccer instruction, math intervention, and emergency management services
- Out-of-state conference attendance for staff costing up to $26,010, including National Blue Ribbon Schools Conference and journalism conventions
- Resolution declaring October Dyslexia Awareness Month
- Extended study trip for West Covina High School yearbook students to Philadelphia, cost not to exceed $4,500
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators for Teachers' Association of West Covina and CSEA Chapter #91
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina Unified School District Board will hold a public hearing to determine whether each student has sufficient standards-aligned textbooks and instructional materials for the 2024-2025 school year. The board will also consider adopting several revised board policies and administrative regulations, including updates on charter school oversight, nondiscrimination, and Title IX procedures. Closed session items include labor negotiations with the Teachers' Association of West Covina and California School Employees Association, and existing litigation.
- Public hearing on sufficiency of 2024-2025 textbooks and instructional materials
- Adoption of revised board policies on charter school oversight, nondiscrimination, lactation accommodation, and Title IX sexual harassment procedures
- Conference attendance approval for Board Member Michael Flowers at CABSE conference, Nov 7-9, 2024, San Diego
- Closed session: conference with labor negotiators for Teachers' Association of West Covina and CSEA Chapter #91
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on two existing litigation cases (OAH Case 2024050965; OAH Case 2024030551)
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina Unified School District Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving dozens of consultant services agreements for the 2024-2025 school year, covering music, performing arts, physical fitness, and other enrichment programs. The board will also appoint four student board members and ratify conference attendance for three board members. The meeting includes closed session discussions on personnel, labor negotiations with teacher and classified employee unions, and two student-related legal cases.
- Approve consultant services agreements for 27 vendors including music instructors, dance choreographers, and physical fitness providers for the 2024-2025 school year
- Appoint Leia Valenzuela (CHS), Calliope Baise (EHS), Alejandro Martinez Cavazos (WCHS), and Kristabella Rodriguez (Mt. SAC ECA) as Student Board Members for 2024-2025
- Ratify conference attendance for Board Members Juanita Cruz, Joe Magallanes, and Rose Lopez at the CLSBA Unity Conference in Monterey, California (Aug 1-4, 2024)
- Approve resolution for compensation to Board Member Rose Lopez for absence at June 11, 2024 meeting
- Closed session includes conference with labor negotiators for Teachers' Association of West Covina and California School Employees' Association Chapter #91
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 13, 2024, starting with closed session for the superintendent's performance evaluation. During open session, the board will consider approving the 2024-2025 budget, the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), several contract amendments for top administrators, and a 5% compensation increase for board members. The agenda also includes public comment periods and routine consent items.
- Approve 2024-2025 WCUSD budget including $35,839,703 in commitments for QZAB Solar Energy, Technology Reserve, and other funds
- Approve 2024-2025 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Approve 5% increase to board member monthly compensation (total $780/year for the board)
- Approve amendments to contracts for Superintendent and three Assistant Superintendents (expiration date, work year, vacation, benefits)
- Closed session: Public employee performance evaluation of Superintendent
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), the Education Protection Account (EPA), and the proposed 2024-2025 budget. The board will also consider consent items including board policy updates and minutes. Closed session items include labor negotiations with employee organizations and a superintendent evaluation.
- Public hearing on 2024-2025 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Public hearing on Education Protection Account (EPA) for 2023-2024 fiscal year
- Public hearing on 2024-2025 proposed budget; adoption scheduled for June 13, 2024
- Consent item: adopt revised Board Policies and Administrative Regulations (e.g., AR 0450 Comprehensive Safety Plan, BP/AR 1240 Volunteer Assistance, BP/AR 3516 Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness Plan)
- Closed session: conference with labor negotiators for Teachers' Association of West Covina and CSEA Chapter #91
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on May 14, 2024, starting with closed session for personnel, labor negotiations, and litigation, followed by open session. The board will consider a consent agenda that includes approving consultant services agreements (up to $65,980), extended study trips (up to $20,770), an out-of-state conference, and a CIF MOU. The agenda is largely procedural, with presentations for Employees of the Year and student board members, and public comment periods.
- Consultant services agreements totaling up to $65,980, including HopSkipDrive transportation for homeless students and graduation live-streaming services.
- Extended study trips for West Covina High School leadership, including a retreat and summit, costing up to $20,770.
- Out-of-state conference attendance for a teacher to Reno, Nevada, up to $3,000.
- MOU between CIF and WCUSD to designate athletic directors as league representatives.
- Resolution to compensate Board Member Eileen Miranda Jimenez for absence at the April 23, 2024 meeting.
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 consent items including approving consultant services agreements totaling up to $402,305, ordering a governing board election for November 5, 2024, and approving conference attendance for board members. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Consultant services agreements up to $402,305 for photography, reptile shows, petting zoos, mental health clinicians, and website production
- Resolution ordering governing board election for November 5, 2024, with three seats up for election
- Approval of conference attendance for Board Members Joe Magallanes, Rose Lopez, and Michael Flowers to NALEO conference in Las Vegas, June 18-20, 2024
- Resolution for compensation to Board Member Juanita Cruz for absence at March 12, 2024 meeting
- Approval of minutes from March 12, 2024 regular meeting
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina USD Board of Education will hold a regular meeting including a public hearing on the initial 2024-2025 proposals from the California School Employees Association (CSEA) and its West Covina Chapter #91. The board will also consider adopting a slate of revised board policies and administrative regulations on a consent agenda, and will receive presentations on school safety and from Orangewood Elementary. The meeting includes a closed session for employee appointments and labor negotiations with the CSEA and other employee groups.
- Public hearing on 2024-2025 initial proposals from CSEA Chapter #91 (classified employees)
- Adoption of revised Board Policies/ARs on consent agenda, including BP 5131.2 Bullying, BP 6170.1 Transitional Kindergarten, and BP 3400 Management of District Assets/Accounts
- Closed session for employee appointment/complaint/discipline and labor negotiations with CSEA Chapter #91
- Presentations on school safety and from Orangewood Elementary School
- Approval of minutes from the February 13, 2024 regular meeting
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina Unified School District Board of Education will hold public hearings on the initial 2024-2025 contract proposals from the Teachers' Association of West Covina and the District, then consider a consent agenda with routine items. The board will also vote on CSBA Delegate Assembly candidates and receive reports from the superintendent and student representatives.
- Public hearings on 2024-25 initial proposals from TAWC and District
- Consultant services agreements totaling $52,575 for vocal lessons, parent education, assemblies, and form digitization
- Extended study trips costing up to $17,300 for wrestling, RYLA, robotics, esports, and yearbook events
- Out-of-state conference attendance for 4 staff to Austin, TX, costing up to $7,181.05
- MOU with Options for Youth for 2024 summer school program