Simi Valley public meetings in 2020
10 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
12-15-20 SVUSD Regular Board Meeting - Re-Organizational Meeting (at District Office)
The Board of Education will conduct an annual organizational meeting to elect officers and designate committee representatives. The agenda also includes closed session discussions regarding labor negotiations, real property at the District Offices, and anticipated litigation.
- Election of Board President, Clerk, and Secretary
- Designation of Board representatives for various committees
- Real property negotiations for District Offices at 875 E. Cochran St.
- Purchase orders totaling $1,660,823.52
- Security fencing and landscape improvements at Park View E.S.
11-17-20 SVUSD Regular Board Meeting (at District Office)
The Board of Education will meet to discuss labor negotiations, real property transactions for the District Office, and various personnel and educational services. The agenda includes several consent items regarding school safety plans, purchase orders, and bus replacements.
- Real property negotiations for District Offices at 875 E. Cochran St.
- Approval of purchase orders totaling $4,820,259.01
- Ratification of the purchase of four school buses in response to COVID-19
- Agreement with Santander Bank for three replacement school buses
- Security fencing and landscape improvement project at Park View Elementary School
10-08-20 SVUSD Special Board Meeting - Discuss Reopening Schools (at District Office)
The Board of Education is meeting to discuss a reopening date for schools in the district. The agenda includes decisions on continuing virtual learning for various grade levels and specific academy programs.
- Reopening schools for grades JK/TK through 3rd Grade as of November 2, 2020 (masks required)
- Continuing virtual learning for Special Education Preschool Classes at Justin Early Learners’ Academy through December 17, 2020
- Continuing virtual learning for grades 4th - 6th at all elementary schools through December 17, 2020
- Continuing virtual learning for grades 6th - 12th at all middle and high schools through December 17, 2020
- Continuing virtual learning at Simi Institute for Careers & Education through the end of the Fall Semester 2020
10-06-20 SVUSD Regular Board Meeting and Sufficiency of Materials - Public Hearings (at District Office)
The Simi Valley Unified School District Board of Education will meet via Zoom to conclude closed-session negotiations on labor contracts, real property at 875 E. Cochran St., and anticipated litigation. The public session includes hearings on instructional materials sufficiency and textbook fund usage before the board votes on a consent calendar. Actions include approving university training agreements, updating physical education and nutrition policies, and authorizing $4,687,646.02 in purchase orders to fund daily operations and campus safety upgrades at Arroyo and Berylwood Elementary Schools.
- Public hearings on instructional materials sufficiency and pupil textbook fund usage
- Approval of purchase orders totaling $4,687,646.02 for district operations and services
- Additional services contract for security fencing and landscape improvements at Arroyo and Berylwood Elementary Schools
- Revised board policy BP/AR 6142.7 on physical education and activity standards
- Closed session negotiations with SEA and CSEA labor unions, plus real property talks at 875 E. Cochran St.
09-29-20 SVUSD Special Board Meeting - Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan (LCAP) (at District Office)
The Board of Education will consider an elementary school waiver for in-person instruction. They will also review the approval and adoption of the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan for 2020-2021.
- Elementary School Waiver for In-Person Instruction
- Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan 2020-2021
09-22-20 SVUSD Special Board Meeting - Public Hearing Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan (LCAP) (at District Office)
The Board of Education will hold a public hearing regarding the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan (LCAP). Additionally, the Board is scheduled to vote on a resolution to authorize the sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series C.
- Public hearing for the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan (LCAP)
- Resolution No. 09-20/21: Authorizing issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series C, up to $60,000,000
09-15-20 SVUSD Regular Board Meeting (at District Office)
The Board of Education will conduct a regular meeting including closed sessions regarding labor negotiations and real property. The agenda includes several consent items related to personnel, educational services, and business operations.
- Real property negotiations for District Offices at 875 E. Cochran St.
- Approval of purchase orders totaling $5,181,115.71
- Ratification of agreement with The Boys and Girls Club of Simi Valley
- Agreement with Jordan, Gilbert & Bain Landscape Architects, Inc. for Hollow Hills Elementary School
- Adoption of 2019-2020 financial statements and Gann Limit resolution
08-18-20 SVUSD Regular Board Meeting (at District Office)
The Board of Education will conduct a regular meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes several closed session items regarding student matters, labor negotiations, and real property negotiations for the District Offices.
- Closed session: Special education Settlement Agreement No. A21.039
- Closed session: Special education Settlement Agreement No. A21.045
- Closed session: Real property negotiations for District Offices at 875 E. Cochran St.
- Consent: Student Teacher Agreement with Azusa Pacific University (No. A21.040)
- Consent: Student Teacher Agreement with California Lutheran University (No. A21.046)
06-23-20 SVUSD Regular Board Meeting (at District Office)
The Board of Education will conduct a regular meeting including closed sessions for labor negotiations, real property discussions, and personnel appointments. The open session includes a consent calendar covering various board policies, school calendars, and service agreements.
- Real property negotiation regarding District Offices at 875 E. Cochran St.
- Appointment of an Elementary Principal
- Appointment of a High School Assistant Principal
- Appointment of a Middle School Dean
- Approval of purchase orders totaling $2,249,838.33
06-09-20 SVUSD Special Board Meeting & Public Hearing - Budget
The Board of Education is holding a public hearing to solicit community recommendations and comments regarding the proposed 2020-2021 budget. The board is scheduled to adopt the budget on June 23, 2020. This meeting follows guidelines established by Executive Order N-56-20 regarding school closures and budgetary requirements.
- Public hearing for the proposed 2020-2021 budget
- Discussion of COVID-19 Operations Written Report