Washington Central Unified Union School District public meetings in 2024
12 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
RE-ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
The board will hold a re-organizational meeting including closed session for personnel and labor negotiations, then open session with swearing in of newly elected board members Juanita Cruz, Joe Magallanes, and Michael Flowers. The board will also hear presentations including the First Interim Report and consider consent items such as approval of consultant services agreements for professional development and marketing.
- Swearing in of board members Juanita Cruz, Joe Magallanes, and Michael Flowers
- Closed session for public employee appointment/complaint/discipline and labor negotiations with Teachers' Association of West Covina and CSEA Chapter #91
- Presentation of First Interim Report (financial status)
- Approval of consultant services agreements including HMH Education Co. (NWEA) for professional development, Ishkaster LLC for marketing, and Mediaworks for ads at gas station fuel pumps
- Approval of 2025 board meeting dates, with June 12 meeting at 3:00 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
The board meets in closed session to discuss personnel, labor negotiations with two employee unions, and two pending lawsuits. In open session, it will hear reports and consider a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, setting the annual organizational meeting for December 17, 2024, and adopting first/second readings of multiple board policies and administrative regulations covering school accountability reports, social media accessibility, visits to schools, Williams uniform complaint procedures (menstrual products), construction cost accounting, facilities inspection (all-gender restrooms), employee use of technology (AI), and suspension/due process (willful defiance).
- Closed session for labor negotiations with Teachers' Association of West Covina and CSEA Chapter #91
- Closed session on two lawsuits (OAH Case No. 2024090281 and student ID 222642)
- Consent agenda: approve minutes of October 8, 2024 regular meeting
- Consent agenda: designate December 17, 2024 for annual organizational meeting
- Consent agenda: adopt revised policies on AI use by employees, menstrual product stocking, all-gender restrooms, and suspension for disruption/willful defiance
REGULAR MEETING
The board will consider approving consent items including consultant services agreements for audio, soccer instruction, math intervention, emergency management, and teacher training. The board will also hold closed session on labor negotiations and anticipated litigation.
- Consultant services agreements totaling up to $44,415 for audio, soccer instruction, math intervention, emergency management, and teacher training
- Closed session on labor negotiations with Teachers' Association of West Covina and CSEA Chapter #91
- Approval of conference attendance for board members to CSBA Ethics Training (Nov 18) and Annual Education Conference (Dec 5-7)
- Approval of minutes from September 10, 2024 regular meeting
REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Education will conduct a public hearing to determine if students have sufficient standards-aligned textbooks and instructional materials for the 2024-2025 year. The meeting also includes presentations on community partnerships and a review of 2023-2024 unaudited actuals.
- Public hearing on sufficiency of 2024-2025 textbooks and instructional materials
- Presentation of 2023-2024 Unaudited Actuals
- Proposed approval for Board Member Michael Flowers to attend the CABSE conference in San Diego, Nov 7-9, 2024
- Proposed adoption of revised Board Policy on Charter School Oversight
- Closed session conferences with Teachers' Association of West Covina and California School Employees' Association, Chapter #91
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina USD Board of Education will hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Teachers' Association of West Covina and California School Employees' Association Chapter #91, as well as public employee appointments and complaints. In open session, the board will consider a consent agenda including approval of minutes, compensation for an absent board member, ratification of conference attendance, and appointment of four student board members for the 2024–2025 school year.
- Closed session conference with labor negotiator regarding TAWC and CSEA Chapter #91
- Closed session conference with legal counsel on two student litigation cases (ID 206078, 192886)
- Approval of compensation for board member Rose Lopez for absence at June 11, 2024 meeting
- Ratification of conference attendance for board members Cruz, Magallanes, and Lopez to CLSBA Unity Conference in Monterey
- Appointment of Leia Valenzuela, Calliope Baise, Alejandro Martinez Cavazos, and Kristabella Rodriguez as student board members
REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Education will meet to approve the 2024-2025 school year budget and the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). The agenda also includes several amendments to administrative employment contracts and a proposed increase in board member compensation. A closed session is scheduled for a superintendent performance evaluation.
- Approval of 2024-2025 WCUSD budget including $35,839,703 in commitments
- Adoption of the 2024-2025 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Proposed 5% increase to monthly board member compensation
- Amendments to employment contracts for Assistant Superintendents and the Superintendent
REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Education will hold public hearings regarding the 2024–2025 proposed budget, the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), and Education Protection Account funds. The meeting also includes closed session discussions regarding labor negotiations and a superintendent performance evaluation.
- Public hearing for the 2024–2025 proposed budget
- Public hearing for the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Public hearing regarding Education Protection Account (EPA) funds
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators for Teachers' Association and CSEA
- Review of revised Comprehensive Safety Plan administrative regulation
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina USD Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, labor negotiations, and litigation, followed by an open session. The board will consider consent items including consultant services agreements, extended study trips, an out-of-state conference, and a CIF MOU, along with routine approvals of minutes and a board absence resolution.
- Consultant services agreements totaling $65,980 for various school programs and services
- Extended study trips for West Covina High School students costing up to $20,770
- Out-of-state conference attendance for teacher Samantha Nugent, cost not to exceed $3,000
- MOU with CIF League designating athletic directors as representatives
- Resolution to compensate Board Member Eileen Miranda Jimenez for absence at April 23 meeting
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina USD 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, a resolution ordering the November 5, 2024 governing board election, and other routine items. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker and 20 minutes per subject.
- Consultant services agreements up to $402,305 for photography, reptile shows, petting zoos, mental health clinicians, and more
- Resolution ordering Governing Board Election on November 5, 2024
- Approval of minutes from March 12, 2024 meeting
- Compensation for Board Member Juanita Cruz's absence at March 12 meeting
- Conference attendance for three board members at NALEO conference in Las Vegas
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina USD Board of Education will hold a regular meeting that includes a public hearing on the initial contract proposals from the California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter #91 for the 2024-2025 school year. The board will also consider adopting a series of revised Board Policies and Administrative Regulations on a consent agenda, covering topics such as the Local Control and Accountability Plan, accountability, advisory committees, asset management, student discipline, health, and graduation requirements. The meeting will begin with a closed session to discuss labor negotiations and personnel matters.
- Public hearing on initial proposals from CSEA for 2024-2025 school year
- Adoption of revised Board Policies and Administrative Regulations (including BP 1431, BP/AR 5131.2, BP 6146.1, BP 6170.1, and others)
- Approval of consultant services agreements (consent item)
- Approval of minutes from February 13, 2024 meeting
- Closed session for employee negotiations and discipline
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina Unified School District Board of Education will hold public hearings on initial 2024-2025 contract proposals from the Teachers' Association of West Covina and the district, then vote on a consent agenda including consultant agreements, student trips, and a summer school MOU. The meeting also includes closed-session items on personnel and labor negotiations, plus presentations on donations and school programs.
- Public hearings on 2024-2025 initial proposals from Teachers' Association of West Covina and district's counter-proposals
- Consultant services agreements totaling $52,575, including vocal lessons, parent education courses, and assembly
- Extended study trips for wrestling, robotics, esports, and yearbook, costing up to $17,300
- Out-of-state conference attendance in Austin, Texas, costing up to $7,181.05
- MOU with Options for Youth for 2024 summer school program
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina USD Board of Education will meet in closed session to discuss re-admitting one student, personnel matters, labor negotiations with two employee organizations, and existing litigation. The open session includes presentations on donations, speech and debate, and a school spotlight, followed by consent agenda items including conference attendance approvals and policy adoptions.
- Closed session: re-admittance of 1 student
- Closed session: conference with labor negotiators for Teachers' Association of West Covina and CSEA Chapter #91
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel regarding OAH Case No. 222642
- Consent item: approve conference attendance for board members to NSBA Annual Meeting in New Orleans (April 6-8, 2024)
- Consent item: adopt revised board policies on contracts, financial reports, food service, courses of study, and instructional materials