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Long Beach Unified School District, CA

Long Beach Unified School District   CA average (US Census ACS)
Population508,732
Per-capita income$43,333
Median home value$772,500

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Wed Jun 18, 2025

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

La Junta recibirá capacitación sobre el monitoreo efectivo de metas con un entrenador del Council

La Junta de Educación de Long Beach Unified llevará a cabo una reunión especial centrada en una sesión de capacitación sobre el monitoreo efectivo de metas, dirigida por Greg Klein, entrenador del Council of Great City Schools. La junta discutirá metas provisionales y medidas de protección como parte del enfoque de Gobernanza Centrada en los Resultados del Estudiante. No hay votos ni decisiones programadas; la reunión es enteramente procedimental y orientada a la capacitación.

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Wed Jun 18, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto y el plan de servicios de educación especial 2025-2026

La junta se reunirá en sesión abierta y cerrada. Llevarán a cabo una audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto anual y el plan de servicios del Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) para el año escolar 2025-2026. En sesión cerrada, discutirán nombramientos de personal, negociaciones laborales con la Teachers Association of Long Beach y la California School Employees Association, y litigios previstos. El calendario de consentimiento incluye la aprobación de las actas de las reuniones y acciones de personal, incluyendo jubilaciones y nuevos nombramientos.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves 2025-2026 budget and Local Control and Accountability Plan

The Board approved the 2025-2026 District Budget and the Local Control and Accountability Plan. Members also approved annual targets, a monitoring calendar, and an implementation timeline for Student Outcome Focused Governance. Additionally, the Board appointed an interim assistant superintendent.

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  REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION (Wednesday, June 18, 2025) - DRAFT   Board Members Present: Diana Craighead, Maria Isabel Lopez, Douglas Otto, Juan Benitez, Erik Miller Student Member: Alana Arroyo   1. OPEN SESSION - 2:00 p.m. (Conference Room 464)   2. ORDER OF BUSINESS   3. CLOSED SESSION   The Board considered all items listed on the Closed Session Agenda.   4. OPEN SESSION - 5:00 p.m. (Community Room)   5. LINKS TO LIVESTREAM AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION   6. Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Board Member Miller and Call to Order   7. In accordance with California Government Code section 54957.7, the Board will report out any action taken in closed session. The reports required of Government Code section 54957.1 regarding actions taken in closed session will be made available, in writing, upon request to the Assistant Secretary of the Board of Education.  (Video Reference: 1:14)   On Item 3.1, the Board voted 4-0, with Member Miller absent to approve the appointment of Dr. Damita Myers-Miller to the position of interim assistant superintendent in the Office of Curriculum Instruction and Professional Development.   On Item 3.2, the Board voted 4-0, with Member Miller absent, to approve the separation agreement for certificated employee number E00285818   8. Adoption of the Agenda as Posted   President Craighead noted an amend [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jun 4, 2025

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

La Junta discutirá metas y límites provisionales

La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Long Beach llevará a cabo una reunión especial para revisar y proporcionar comentarios sobre un borrador de Metas Provisionales y Límites Provisionales presentado por el personal. El taller utilizará un protocolo para recopilar recomendaciones de la junta. No hay votos ni decisiones finales programadas.

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Wed Jun 4, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

La Junta celebra audiencias públicas sobre el presupuesto 2025-26 y el LCAP

La Junta de Educación llevará a cabo audiencias públicas relacionadas con el Presupuesto 2025-26 y el Plan de Rendición de Cuentas de Control Local (LCAP). La reunión también incluye una sesión cerrada para personal y negociaciones laborales, así como un calendario de consentimiento para informes de personal.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves personnel reports, board bylaws, and CSEA layoff MOUs

The Board of Education approved several administrative reports and revised Board Bylaws 9020 and 9021. The Board also approved Memorandums of Understanding with the CSEA regarding layoff effects for Unit A and Unit B. Additionally, the Board modified the implementation timeline for remaining board bylaws.

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  REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION (Wednesday, June 4, 2025) - DRAFT   Board Members Present: Diana Craighead, Maria Isabel Lopez, Erik Miller and Douglas Otto Board Member Absent: Juan Benitez                                     Student Member Alana Arroyo   1. OPEN SESSION - 2:00 p.m. (Conference Room 464)   2. ORDER OF BUSINESS   3. CLOSED SESSION The Board considered the items listed on the closed session agenda.   4. OPEN SESSION - 5:00 p.m. (Community Room)   5. LINKS TO LIVESTREAM AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION   6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS LED BY STUDENT MEMBER ARROYO AND CALL TO ORDER   7. In accordance with California Government Code section 54957.7, the Board will report out any action taken in closed session. The reports required of Government Code section 54957.1 regarding actions taken in closed session will be made available, in writing, upon request to the Assistant Secretary of the Board of Education.   President Craighead stated that the Board took action on the following actions:   On item 3.1, the board voted 4-0, with Member Benitez absent, to approve the readmission of student ID number 201127445. On item 3.2, the board voted 4-0, with Member Benitez absent, to approve several public employee appointments.    8. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon May 19, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

La junta votará sobre la dedicación de servidumbres para la zona de descenso de Gant Elementary

La junta llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y considerará una resolución para dedicar servidumbres en Gant Elementary School (1854 North Britton Drive) a la Ciudad de Long Beach para una nueva área de descenso y recogida. La junta también discutirá nombramientos y jubilaciones de personal, y se reunirá en sesión cerrada para negociaciones laborales con la Teachers Association of Long Beach.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves Gant Elementary easements and Poly High modernization projects

The Board of Education approved a consent calendar including easements for new drop-off and pick-up areas at Gant Elementary and the initial study for HVAC and CTE projects at Long Beach Polytechnic High School. The Board also appointed Janique Aradela as acting Principal at Dooley Elementary School.

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  REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION (Monday, May 19, 2025)   Board Members Present:  Juan Benitez, Diana Craighead, Maria Isabel Lopez, Erik Miller and Douglas Otto                                      Student Member Alana Arroyo   1. OPEN SESSION - 4:00 p.m. (Conference Room 464)   2. ORDER OF BUSINESS   3. CLOSED SESSION   President Craighead stated that Item 3.1 would be considered.    4. OPEN SESSION - 5:00 p.m. (Community Room)   5. LINKS TO LIVESTREAM AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION   6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS LED BY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COREY UMAMOTO AND CALL TO ORDER   7. In accordance with California Government Code section 54957.7, the Board will report out any action taken in closed session. The reports required of Government Code section 54957.1 regarding actions taken in closed session will be made available, in writing, upon request to the Assistant Secretary of the Board of Education.   President Craighead stated that the Board had taken the following actions:   On Item 3.1, the Board voted 3-0, Board Member Benitez and Vice-President Otto absent To approve the appointment of Janique Aradela to acting Principal at Dooley Elementary School   8. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA AS POSTED    Superintendent Ba [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed May 7, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Audiencias públicas sobre las propuestas de negociación colectiva de CSEA

La junta llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre las propuestas iniciales de negociación de CSEA Capítulo 2 Unidades A y B y las contrapropuestas del distrito. La junta también se reunirá en sesión cerrada para discutir las negociaciones laborales con la Teachers Association of Long Beach y evaluar al superintendente. En sesión abierta, la junta considerará un calendario de consentimiento que incluye nombramientos y jubilaciones de personal.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves immigration enforcement policy and CSEA bargaining proposals

The Board of Education approved a new policy regarding responses to immigration enforcement and accepted initial bargaining proposals and a memorandum of understanding with CSEA Chapter 2. Other actions included appointing an acting principal and approving a land easement for Gant Elementary School.

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  REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION (Wednesday, May 7, 2025)   Board Members Present: Diana Craighead, Maria Isabel Lopez, Douglas Otto, Juan Benitez, Erik Miller Student Member: Alana Arroyo   1. OPEN SESSION - 2:15 p.m. (Conference Room 464)   2. ORDER OF BUSINESS   3. CLOSED SESSION   President Craighead stated that Items 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3. would be considered.   4. OPEN SESSION - 5:00 p.m. (Community Room)   5. LINKS TO LIVESTREAM AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION   6. Pledge of Allegiance was lead by Valerie Yamas and Call to Order   7. In accordance with California Government Code section 54957.7, the Board will report out any action taken in closed session. The reports required of Government Code section 54957.1 regarding actions taken in closed session will be made available, in writing, upon request to the Assistant Secretary of the Board of Education.   On Item 3.1, the Board voted 5-0 on the following: To approve the expulsion of Student ID # 201152052 and to suspend the enforcement of the expulsion order pursuant to Education Code Section 48917 and provide an opportunity for the student to attend another school within the District. The student will be eligible to apply for readmission after January 23, 2026 On Item 3.2, the Board voted 5-0 on the following: To approve the resignation agreement for certificated employee # E0053700 On item 3.3, the [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Apr 9, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

La Junta evaluará al superintendente en sesión cerrada y aprobará acciones de personal

Esta es una reunión regular con sesión cerrada para asuntos confidenciales de estudiantes, disciplina de empleados, nombramiento de un especialista en actividades interino y la evaluación del desempeño del superintendente. La sesión abierta incluye comentarios públicos, adopción de la agenda, reconocimientos, informes de grupos asesores y un calendario de consentimiento que aprueba las actas y un informe de personal que enumera jubilaciones y nuevas contrataciones. No hay decisiones sustantivas de política ni partidas financieras en la agenda.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves student outcomes governance timeline and self-evaluation

The Board of Education approved the Student Outcomes Focused Governance (SOFG) implementation timeline and self-evaluation. A proposed policy regarding responses to immigration enforcement was tabled. The Board also approved the 2025-2026 meeting schedule and several personnel and financial reports.

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  REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION (Wednesday, April 9, 2025)   Board Members Present:  Juan Benitez, Diana Craighead, Maria Isabel Lopez, Erik Miller and Douglas Otto                                      Student Member Alana Arroyo   1. OPEN SESSION - 4:00 p.m. (Conference Room 464)   2. ORDER OF BUSINESS   3. CLOSED SESSION   President Craighead stated that Items 3.1 and 3.3 would be considered.    4. OPEN SESSION - 5:01 p.m. (Community Room)   5. LINKS TO LIVESTREAM AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION   6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS LED BY STUDENT MEMBER ARROYO AND CALL TO ORDER   7. In accordance with California Government Code section 54957.7, the Board will report out any action taken in closed session. The reports required of Government Code section 54957.1 regarding actions taken in closed session will be made available, in writing, upon request to the Assistant Secretary of the Board of Education.   President Craighead stated that the Board had taken the following actions:    On Item 3.1, the Board voted 5-0 on the following:  To approve the expulsion of Student ID # 201130469. The student will be eligible to apply for readmission after January 23, 2026.  To approve the expulsion of Student ID # 201153514, and to [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Apr 9, 2025

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

La Junta de Educación recibirá capacitación sobre la gobernanza de los resultados estudiantiles

La Junta de Educación llevará a cabo una reunión especial para recibir una capacitación de actualización sobre la gobernanza centrada en los resultados estudiantiles. La sesión cubre insumos, productos, resultados, metas y la distinción entre el trabajo de la Junta y el del Superintendente.

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Wed Mar 19, 2025

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

La Junta revisa el borrador del Plan Maestro para Estudiantes que Aprenden Inglés

La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Long Beach llevará a cabo una reunión especial para recibir actualizaciones sobre proyectos de bonos de instalaciones, modernización de sistemas empresariales y el primer borrador del Plan Maestro para Estudiantes que Aprenden Inglés. Se escuchará el testimonio público sobre los puntos de la agenda. No hay votaciones programadas.

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Wed Mar 19, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

La Junta llevará a cabo una sesión cerrada sobre las negociaciones del contrato docente

La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Long Beach se reunirá en sesión abierta a las 2:15 p.m., y luego pasará a sesión cerrada para discutir el nombramiento de un empleado público, disciplina/despido/cese, negociaciones laborales con la Teachers Association of Long Beach, un asunto de litigio previsto y la evaluación de desempeño del superintendente. La sesión abierta se reanudará a las 5:00 p.m. para reconocimientos, testimonios públicos, informes de los grupos asesores del superintendente y la aprobación de un calendario de consentimiento que incluye transacciones de personal y jubilaciones.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves seven new bylaws and creates governance implementation team

The Board of Education approved seven specific board bylaws and established a Student Outcome Focused Governance Implementation Team. The Board also approved the appointment of an interim Administrative Assistant and passed a series of personnel and financial reports via the consent calendar.

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  REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION (Wednesday, March 19, 2025)   Board Members Present: Juan Benitez, Diana Craighead, Maria Isabel Lopez, Erik Miller and Douglas Otto                                     Student Member Alana Arroyo   1. OPEN SESSION - 2:15 p.m. (Conference Room 464)   2. ORDER OF BUSINESS   3. CLOSED SESSION   President Craighead stated that Items 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5 would be considered.    4. OPEN SESSION - 5:00 p.m. (Community Room)   5. LINKS TO LIVESTREAM AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION   6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS LED BY CATALINA HABARADAS AND CALL TO ORDER   7. In accordance with California Government Code section 54957.7, the Board will report out any action taken in closed session. The reports required of Government Code section 54957.1 regarding actions taken in closed session will be made available, in writing, upon request to the Assistant Secretary of the Board of Education.   President Craighead stated that the Board had taken the following actions:    On Item 3.1, the Board voted 5-0 to approve public employment of Jessica McAfee as an interim Administrative Assistant for the Office of Student Support Services.   The board discussed items 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5, but took no reportable actions.   8. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Mar 5, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

La Junta discutirá litigios en sesión cerrada

La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Long Beach se reunirá en una sesión regular que incluye una sesión cerrada para discutir litigios existentes y anticipados, así como asuntos confidenciales de estudiantes y personal. La sesión abierta contará con reconocimientos, testimonios públicos y la consideración de un calendario de consentimiento que aprueba cambios de personal, incluyendo jubilaciones y renuncias. La junta también recibirá informes de los grupos asesores del superintendente sobre presupuesto, instrucción y desarrollo de la fuerza laboral.

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✓ Decidido: Board adopts student outcome governance timeline and opposes federal education cuts

The Board of Education approved a new implementation timeline for student outcome focused governance and passed resolutions opposing federal K-12 funding cuts and reaffirming commitment to marginalized students. The Board also approved several personnel reports and closed-session actions regarding student expulsions and employee discipline.

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  REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION (Wednesday, March 5, 2025)   Board Members Present:  Juan Benitez, Diana Craighead, Maria Isabel Lopez and Douglas Otto   Board Member Absent:  Erik Miller and Student Member Alana Arroyo   1. OPEN SESSION - 2:15 p.m. (Conference Room 464)   2. ORDER OF BUSINESS   3. CLOSED SESSION   4. OPEN SESSION - 5:03 p.m. (Community Room)       Member Otto arrived at 5:05 p.m.   5. LINKS TO LIVESTREAM AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION   6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS LED BY PRESIDENT CRAIGHEAD AND CALL TO ORDER   7. In accordance with California Government Code section 54957.7, the Board will report out any action taken in closed session. The reports required of Government Code section 54957.1 regarding actions taken in closed session will be made available, in writing, upon request to the Assistant Secretary of the Board of Education.   President Craighead stated that the Board had taken the following actions:    On Item 3.1, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the following: To approve the expulsion of student ID number 201179303, and to suspend the enforcement of the expulsion orders pursuant to Education Code Section 48917, and provide an opportunity for the student to attend another school within the district. The student will be eligible to apply for readmission after January 26, 2026. To app [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 19, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

La junta de LBUSD revisa la actualización de mitad de año del LCAP y la política de teléfonos celulares

La junta llevará a cabo un taller sobre la actualización de mitad de año del Plan de Rendición de Cuentas de Control Local (LCAP) y una actualización sobre el desarrollo de la política de teléfonos celulares y redes sociales. Los puntos de la sesión cerrada incluyen litigios y negociaciones laborales. La junta también recibirá el informe anual del Comité de Supervisión Ciudadana de los Bonos Measure E/K/Q y considerará un calendario de consentimiento con acciones de personal.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves personnel reports and independent study policy revisions

The Board of Education approved the consent calendar, including personnel, finance, and purchasing reports, as well as revisions to the Independent Study board policy. The Board also approved a workers' compensation release and a PERB case appeal from closed session.

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  REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION (Wednesday, February 19, 2025)   Board Members present: Juan Benitez, Diana Craighead, Maria Isabel Lopez, Erik Miller and Douglas Otto                                     Student Member Alana Arroyo   1. OPEN SESSION - 2:00 p.m. (Conference Room 464)     Member Lopez arrived at 2:10 p.m.     Member Miller arrived at 2:40 p.m.   2. ORDER OF BUSINESS   3. CLOSED SESSION   4. BOARD WORKSHOP - 3:00 p.m. (Community Room)   4.2 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Mid-Year Update   Dr. Jill Baker, Superintendent of Schools, introduced the item and stated that this is a required compliance to share an update to the Board at the mid-year point of the LCAP process.    Dr. Lucy Salazar,  Director of Equity & Engagement, and George Tsai, Assistant Director, Fiscal Services, provided an overview of the progress and an update on the spending and activities related to the LCAP, which was approved last June.  Dr. Salazar shared that also on the team are Carmen Hernandez, Administrator, Equity & Engagement and Margaret Lam, Executive Director, Fiscal Services.    4.3 Cell Phone and Social Media Policy Development Update   Chris Itson, Program Administrator, Communications Department, and Lee Underwood, [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Feb 5, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

La Junta discutirá las negociaciones laborales del sindicato de maestros en sesión cerrada

La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Long Beach llevará a cabo una reunión regular con sesiones abiertas y cerradas. En la sesión cerrada, los miembros de la junta discutirán asuntos confidenciales de estudiantes, nombrarán a un director y a un director interino, se reunirán con los negociadores laborales con respecto a la Teachers Association of Long Beach (TALB) y evaluarán al superintendente. En la sesión abierta, la junta adoptará la agenda, escuchará testimonios públicos, recibirá informes de los grupos asesores del superintendente y aprobará un calendario de consentimiento que incluye transacciones de personal (jubilaciones y nombramientos) y las actas de la reunión.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves student expulsions and 2025-26 school calendar correction

The Board of Education approved several student expulsions and readmissions in closed session and authorized public employee appointments. The Board also approved the consent calendar and a correction to the 2025-2026 traditional school year calendar.

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  REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION (Wednesday, February 5, 2025)   Board Members Present:  Juan Benitez, Diana Craighead, Maria Isabel Lopez, Erik Miller and Douglas Otto                                      Student Member Alana Arroyo   1. OPEN SESSION - 2:15 p.m. (Conference Room 464)   2. ORDER OF BUSINESS   3. CLOSED SESSION   President Craighead stated that Items 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4 would be considered.    4. OPEN SESSION - 5:00 p.m. (Community Room)   5. LINKS TO LIVESTREAM AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION   6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS LED BY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE IGNACIO AND CALL TO ORDER   7. In accordance with California Government Code section 54957.7, the Board will report out any action taken in closed session. The reports required of Government Code section 54957.1 regarding actions taken in closed session will be made available, in writing, upon request to the Assistant Secretary of the Board of Education.   President Craighead stated that the Board had taken the following actions:    Regarding Item 3.1,  the board voted 5-0 to approve the following actions: to approve the readmission of student ID numbers 201117419 and 201168025 to approve the expulsion of student ID numbers 201169333, 2011560768, 201146328; and to suspend [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Jan 15, 2025

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

La Junta del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Long Beach revisará asuntos legales y de personal

La Junta de Educación se reunirá en sesión cerrada para discutir asuntos confidenciales de estudiantes, nombramientos de empleados y litigios existentes. La sesión abierta incluye informes de los Grupos Asesores del Superintendente y un calendario de consentimiento para acciones de personal.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves bargaining proposals and MOU regarding Hudson School closure

The Board of Education approved initial bargaining proposals for the Teachers Association of Long Beach and a memorandum of understanding concerning the closure of Hudson School. Other actions included personnel appointments and the expulsion of one student. The Board also approved several financial and personnel reports via consent calendars.

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  REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION (Wednesday, January 15, 2025)   Board Members Present:  Juan Benitez, Diana Craighead, Maria Isabel Lopez, Erik Miller and Douglas Otto                                      Student Member Alana Arroyo   1. OPEN SESSION - 2:00 p.m. (Conference Room 464)   2. ORDER OF BUSINESS   3. CLOSED SESSION   President Craighead stated that Items 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 and 3.7 would be considered.    4. OPEN SESSION - 5:00 p.m. (Community Room) (Avalon HS Auditorium)   5. LINKS TO LIVESTREAM AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION   6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS LED BY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UCHEGBULAM AND CALL TO ORDER    7. In accordance with California Government Code section 54957.7, the Board will report out any action taken in closed session. The reports required of Government Code section 54957.1 regarding actions taken in closed session will be made available, in writing, upon request to the Assistant Secretary of the Board of Education.   President Craighead stated that the Board met in closed session and took the following actions:    On Item 3.1, the Board voted 3-0, with Members Miller and Lopez absent, to expel student ID #201143808 in compliance with Education Code sections 48900 and 48915(c)(2) and to suspe [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Dec 18, 2024

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

La Junta discutirá negociaciones laborales con el sindicato de maestros en sesión cerrada

La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Long Beach llevará a cabo una reunión regular el 18 de diciembre de 2024, comenzando con una sesión cerrada para discutir asuntos confidenciales de estudiantes, disciplina de empleados y negociaciones laborales con la Teachers Association of Long Beach (TALB). La sesión abierta incluirá un informe del personal sobre las metas de la junta, reconocimientos, testimonios públicos y la aprobación del calendario de consentimiento, que incluye actas y acciones de personal como jubilaciones y nombramientos.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves student expulsion and employee demotion

The Board of Education approved the expulsion of one student and the demotion of one classified employee following a closed session. The Board also approved two consent calendars covering personnel, finance, and purchasing reports.

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  REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION (Wednesday, December 18, 2024)   Board Members Present:  Juan Benitez, Diana Craighead, Maria Isabel Lopez, Erik Miller and Douglas Otto                                      Student Member Arroyo     1. OPEN SESSION - 2:15 p.m.   2. ORDER OF BUSINESS   3.2 Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release   President Craighead stated that Item 3.2 would be considered at this time per the employee's request. Dr. Kelly An, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resource Services, presented the staff's recommendation for a demotion of the employee.  The employee was present and she addressed the statement of charges.   President Craighead thanked the employee and stated that the Board would deliberate in closed session.     3. CLOSED SESSION (Conference Room 464)   President Craighead stated that Items 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 would be considered.    4. OPEN SESSION - 3:00 p.m. (Community Room) (Avalon HS Auditorium)   5. LINKS TO LIVESTREAM AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION   6. STAFF REPORT    6.1 Board Goals: Voices from the Field   Brian Moskovitz, Chief Academic Officer, reviewed the adoption of the Board's Goals and Guardrails, as well as the Progress Monitoring Calendar.  [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri Dec 13, 2024

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

La Junta tomará juramento a nuevos miembros y elegirá funcionarios

La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Long Beach llevará a cabo una reunión regular con asuntos de nuevo negocio que incluyen la administración del juramento de cargo a los miembros de la junta para los Distritos Dos y Cuatro para el período 2024-2028, la reorganización de la junta mediante la elección de funcionarios y la aprobación de la certificación de firmas y autoridades de firma para los empleados del distrito. Se han programado períodos de testimonio público para temas dentro y fuera de la agenda.

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✓ Decidido: Board of Education elects officers and administers oaths of office

The Board of Education administered oaths of office to members Douglas Otto and Erik Miller for the 2024-2028 term. The board also voted to maintain its current leadership and approved signature authorities.

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  REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION (Friday, December 13, 2024)   Board Members Present:  Juan Benitez, Diana Craighead, Maria Isabel Lopez, Erik Miller and Douglas Otto                                      Student Member Alana Arroyo   1. OPEN SESSION - 5:00 p.m. (Community Room) (Avalon HS Auditorium)   3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS LED BY STUDENT MEMBER ARROYO AND CALL TO ORDER   4. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA AS POSTED   Member Otto moved to approve the agenda as posted.  The motion passed 5-0 and a preferential vote by Student Member Arroyo.     5. PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON ITEMS LISTED ON AGENDA (3 mins./Person, limit of 30 mins. - if translation is needed, time is doubled)   Jerlene Tatum spoke regarding the board election   6. PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON AGENDA (3 mins./Person, limit of 30 mins. - if translation is needed, time is doubled)   There was no reply.    7. NEW BUSINESS - 5:05 p.m.    7.1 Administration of Oath of Office to Board of Education Members for District Two and District Four for the 2024-2028 Term   Jane Close-Conoley, president of California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) administered the Oath of Office to Board Member Douglas Otto.    Al Austin, Long Beach City Counc [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Sat Dec 7, 2024

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

La Junta discutirá y adoptará estatutos de gobernanza revisados y nuevos

La Junta de Educación de Long Beach USD llevará a cabo una reunión especial centrada en las prácticas de gobernanza efectivas. Discutirán y considerarán la adopción de revisiones a los estatutos existentes de la junta y nuevos estatutos que cubren comunicaciones, conflictos de interés y la conducta de los miembros de la junta. La junta también realizará una autoevaluación trimestral y tomará medidas al respecto. Se escucharán testimonios públicos sobre los puntos de la agenda.

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Wed Dec 4, 2024

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

La Junta aprobará transacciones de personal y reconocerá al personal jubilado

La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Long Beach llevará a cabo una reunión regular con sesiones abiertas y cerradas. La junta adoptará la agenda, escuchará comentarios del público y recibirá informes de los grupos asesores del superintendente. Las acciones clave incluyen la aprobación de los artículos del calendario de consentimiento para transacciones de personal certificado y clasificado, incluyendo jubilaciones, nombramientos y licencias.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves student expulsion and personnel changes

The Board of Education approved the expulsion of one student and the dismissal of one classified employee. Additionally, the Board approved a series of administrative reports and a policy regarding K-6 suicide prevention.

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  REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION (Wednesday, December 4, 2024)   Members Present:  Diana Craighead, Juan Benitez, Maria Isabel Lopez and Douglas Otto Member Miller participated from a remote location: Club Wyndham Paniolo Greens, 68-1745 Waikoloa Rd., Waikoloa, HI 96738   Members Absent:  Student Member Arroyo   2. OPEN SESSION - 4:00 p.m. (Conference Room 464)   3. ORDER OF BUSINESS   4. CLOSED SESSION   President Craighead stated that Items 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 would be considered.    5. OPEN SESSION - 5:00 p.m. (Community Room) (Avalon HS Auditorium)   6. LINKS TO LIVESTREAM AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION   7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS LED BY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE NELSON AND CALL TO ORDER   8. In accordance with California Government Code section 54957.7, the Board will report out any action taken in closed session. The reports required of Government Code section 54957.1 regarding actions taken in closed session will be made available, in writing, upon request to the Assistant Secretary of the Board of Education.   President Craighead stated that:   On Item 3.1, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the expulsion of Student ID #5945. On Item 3.2, the Board voted 5-0 to dismiss classified employee #00720088. On Item 3.3, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the addendum to the Special Contracts for Temporary Employees and authoriz [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Nov 20, 2024

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

La junta escolar de Long Beach aprobará cambios de personal en el calendario de consentimiento

La junta llevará a cabo sesiones abiertas y cerradas, y los principales puntos de acción en el calendario de consentimiento incluyen la aprobación de actas, el informe de personal certificado (jubilaciones, nombramientos, licencias) y el informe de personal clasificado. Se escucharán comentarios del público. La agenda es mayormente procedimental.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves updated conflict of interest code and personnel actions

The Board of Education approved an updated Conflict of Interest Code and several personnel and financial reports. Closed session actions included the expulsion of one student and the suspension or demotion of employees. The Board also voted to maintain the December 13 organizational meeting.

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  REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION (Wednesday, November 20, 2024)   Board Members Present: Diana Craighead, Maria Isabel Lopez, Erik Miller and Douglas Otto                                      Student Board Member Arroyo   Board Member Absent:  Juan Benitez   1. OPEN SESSION - 3:15 p.m. (Conference Room 464)   2. ORDER OF BUSINESS   3. CLOSED SESSION   4. OPEN SESSION - 5:00 p.m. (Community Room) (Avalon HS Auditorium)   5. LINKS TO LIVESTREAM AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION   6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS LED BY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE MOLINA AND CALL TO ORDER   7. In accordance with California Government Code section 54957.7, the Board will report out any action taken in closed session. The reports required of Government Code section 54957.1 regarding actions taken in closed session will be made available, in writing, upon request to the Assistant Secretary of the Board of Education.   President Craighead announced that the following actions had been taken in closed session:    On Item 3.1, the Board voted 4-0 to approve the expulsion of Student ID #34290. On Item 3.2, the Board took the following actions:  The Board voted 4-0 to suspend a certificated employee without pay, pursuant to Education Code section 44939; to authorize staff to iss [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Nov 6, 2024

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

La junta escolar considerará un acuerdo de propiedad y el informe anual de tarifas de instalaciones

La Junta llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre el informe estatutario anual de tarifas de instalaciones escolares para el año fiscal 2023-24. En sesión cerrada, la junta discutirá negociaciones para la propiedad en 723 Long Beach Blvd., nombramientos de empleados para varios puestos y múltiples demandas pendientes. El calendario de consentimiento incluye la aprobación de actas y acciones de personal, incluyendo jubilaciones y nuevos nombramientos.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves closure of Hudson Elementary School

The Board of Education voted to close Hudson Elementary School at the end of the 2024-2025 school year and consolidate its attendance boundary with Garfield Elementary School. Other actions included approving two legal settlements and designating Richard D. Browning as an Early College High School.

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  REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION (Wednesday, November 6, 2024)   Board Members Present: Juan Benitez, Diana Craighead, Maria Isabel Lopez, Erik Miller and Douglas Otto                                       Student Board Member Arroyo   1. OPEN SESSION - 2:15 p.m. (Conference Room 464)   2. ORDER OF BUSINESS   3. CLOSED SESSION   President Craighead announced that Items 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 and 3.7 would be considered.    4. OPEN SESSION - 5:00 p.m. (Community Room) (Avalon HS Auditorium)   5. LINKS TO LIVESTREAM AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION   6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS LED BY STUDENT REPRESENTATVIE OSBOURNE-RUSSELL AND CALL TO ORDER   7. In accordance with California Government Code section 54957.7, the Board will report out any action taken in closed session. The reports required of Government Code section 54957.1 regarding actions taken in closed session will be made available, in writing, upon request to the Assistant Secretary of the Board of Education.   President Craighead announced that the following actions had been taken in closed session:    On Item 3.1, the Board voted 5-0 to approve public employee appointments.  Ms. Takahashi and Dr. Sosa-Valderrama shared the specifics of the appointments.   On Items 3.2 a [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Oct 16, 2024

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

La Junta considerará el proyecto de transformación de Washington Middle School y la suficiencia de los libros de texto

La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Long Beach llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre la suficiencia de los libros de texto y materiales instructivos de K-12 y sobre la aprobación de documentos ambientales y el Washington Middle School Transformation Project. La junta también discutirá la actualización de los estatutos de la junta para la Gobernanza Enfocada en los Resultados Estudiantiles y llevará a cabo una negociación laboral en sesión cerrada con el superintendente. El calendario de consentimiento incluye la aprobación de informes de personal, jubilaciones, nombramientos y licencias.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves Superintendent contract renewal and Washington Middle School project

The Board of Education approved the Superintendent's contract renewal and the Washington Middle School Transformation Project. Members also approved the reappointment of the Personnel Commissioner and a series of consent calendar items. Staff presented a recommendation to close Hudson Elementary School at the end of the 2024-2025 school year for informational purposes.

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  REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION (Wednesday, October 16, 2024)   Board Members Present: Juan Benitez, Diana Craighead, Maria Isabel Lopez and Douglas Otto                                      Student Member Alana Arroyo   Board Member Absent:  Erik Miller   1. OPEN SESSION - 3:22 p.m. (Community Room)   1.4 Board of Education: Effective Governance Practices   President Craighead introduced aj Crabill, school board coach with the Council of the Great City Schools, and stated that he had been invited to help facilitate the session to rededicate the Board's efforts to a student outcome focused governance.     Mr. Crabill added that their work is centered around supporting school boards that want to be more intensely focused on improving student outcomes. A discussion was held as to the areas where the board would like to grow, what they believe would make a difference and how to get there.  Since the board goals have already been set, the work now is to mold the different aspects of the organization and the way we function as a board to be in alignment with the priorities established, and to ensure that the community's vision and the board goals drive the work of the school system. The next steps is to interview the board members, the superintendent and key staff, to develop an implem [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Oct 1, 2024

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

La Junta discutirá negociaciones laborales y litigios en sesión cerrada

Esta reunión ordinaria de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Long Beach incluye discusiones en sesión cerrada sobre negociaciones laborales con el superintendente y con organizaciones de empleados, así como dos casos de litigio existentes. La sesión abierta contará con reconocimientos, comentarios públicos y la aprobación de un calendario de consentimiento que incluye acciones de personal como jubilaciones y nombramientos.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves two legal settlement agreements

The Board of Education approved two settlement agreements following a closed session. The Board also approved the agenda and two consent calendars containing personnel, finance, and purchasing reports.

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  REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION (Tuesday, October 1, 2024)   Members Present:  Juan Benitez, Diana Craighead, Maria Isabel Lopez, Erik Miller and Douglas Otto   1. OPEN SESSION - 2:15 p.m. (Conference Room 464)   2. ORDER OF BUSINESS   3. CLOSED SESSION   President Craighead announced that Items 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4 would be considered.    4. OPEN SESSION - 5:00 p.m. (Community Room)   5. LINKS TO LIVESTREAM AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION   6. PLEDEGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS LED BY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UMAMOTO AND CALL TO ORDER   7. In accordance with California Government Code section 54957.7, the Board will report out any action taken in closed session. The reports required of Government Code section 54957.1 regarding actions taken in closed session will be made available, in writing, upon request to the Assistant Secretary of the Board of Education.   President Craighead announced that the following actions had been taken in closed session:   On Item 3.2, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a final settlement agreement and general release for the OAH Case listed on the agenda.  On Item 3.3, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a settlement agreement on Case No. 21STCCV26161 listed on the agenda.   8. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA AS POSTED   Yumi Takahashi, Chief Business & Financial Officer, asked that Item #27 of the Purchasi [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Oct 1, 2024

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

La Junta revisa las prácticas de gobernanza y los estatutos

La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Long Beach celebra una reunión especial para discutir el calendario de monitoreo de metas 2024-2025 y revisar los estatutos de la junta y las prácticas de gobernanza efectivas. La reunión incluye la participación pública y testimonios sobre los puntos del día. No hay votos vinculantes ni decisiones financieras programadas.

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Wed Sep 18, 2024

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

La Junta aprobará contrataciones y jubilaciones de personal

Esta es una reunión mayormente procedimental. La junta considerará un calendario de consentimiento para aprobar transacciones de personal certificado y clasificado, incluyendo jubilaciones y nuevos nombramientos. Se escuchará el testimonio público sobre temas tanto de la agenda como fuera de ella. La sesión cerrada abordará asuntos confidenciales de estudiantes y disciplina de empleados.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves sustainability plan and support for school facilities bond

The Board of Education approved the 2024 District-Wide Sustainability Plan and a resolution supporting Proposition 2 for school facilities modernization. The Board also approved several labor agreements and personnel reports.

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  REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION (Wednesday, September 18, 2024)   Members Present: Juan Benitez, Diana Craighead, Maria Isabel Lopez, Erik Miller, Douglas Otto and                            Student Member Alana Arroyo   1. OPEN SESSION - 3:30 p.m. (Conference Room 464)   2. ORDER OF BUSINESS   3. CLOSED SESSION   4. OPEN SESSION - 5:00 p.m. (Community Room)   5. LINKS TO LIVESTREAM AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION   6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS LED BY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE HENSHALL AND CALL TO ORDER   7. In accordance with California Government Code section 54957.7, the Board will report out any action taken in closed session. The reports required of Government Code section 54957.1 regarding actions taken in closed session will be made available, in writing, upon request to the Assistant Secretary of the Board of Education.   President Craighead announced that the Board took the following actions:    On Item 3.1, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the readmission of student #2822.  On Item 3.2, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the release of one classified employee and voted 5-0 to approve a resignation agreement for a certificated employee.    8. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA AS POSTED - 5:01 p.m.    Yumi Takahashi, Chief Business & Financial Officer, asked that Item [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Wed Sep 4, 2024

REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

La Junta de Educación revisará informes de personal y la evaluación del superintendente

La Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Long Beach se reunirá para discutir nombramientos y jubilaciones de personal. La junta también tiene programada una sesión cerrada sobre la evaluación de desempeño del Superintendent of Schools.

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✓ Decidido: Board approves Jordan High School gym and aquatic center project

The Board of Education approved the project and environmental study for a new gymnasium and aquatic center at Jordan High School. The board also seated a new student board member and approved several personnel and financial reports.

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  REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION (Wednesday, September 4, 2024)   Members Present:  Juan Benitez, Diana Craighead, Maria Isabel Lopez, Erik Miller and Douglas Otto   1. OPEN SESSION - 3:00 p.m. (Conference Room 464)   2. ORDER OF BUSINESS   3. CLOSED SESSION   4. OPEN SESSION - 5:00 p.m. (Community Room)   5. LINKS TO LIVESTREAM AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION   6. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS LED BY MEMBER LOPEZ AND CALL TO ORDER   7. In accordance with California Government Code section 54957.7, the Board will report out any action taken in closed session. The reports required of Government Code section 54957.1 regarding actions taken in closed session will be made available, in writing, upon request to the Assistant Secretary of the Board of Education.   President Craighead announced that the following actions had been taken:    On Item 3.1, the Board voted 5-0 to approve a public employee promotion.  Chief Academic Officer Moskovitz announced the appointment.  On Item 3.2, the Board voted 5-0 to approve the resignation of two classified employees and voted 5-0 to approve a resignation for one certificated employee.    8. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA AS POSTED    Jill Baker, Superintendent of Schools, asked that Item #14.7 be pulled from Consent Calendar A and voted on separately. Staff suggests that the Board vote on Item #14.7 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]