Washington Central Unified Union School District public meetings in 2025
12 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
RE-ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
The Board of Education is meeting to establish its 2026 calendar and address administrative items. The session includes a closed session for personnel and labor negotiations, as well as several community and student presentations.
- Approval of 2026 Board meeting dates and 6:00 p.m. start time
- Closed session regarding public employee appointment, discipline, and dismissal
- Closed session conference with Teachers' Association of West Covina and California School Employees' Association, Chapter #91
- Closed session regarding existing litigation OAH Case $2025070680
- Resolution for compensation to Board Member Juanita Cruz for absence on November 4, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Education will discuss several community partnerships and safety measures. They are also deciding on consultant agreements for website media and special education training, as well as a cyber security software license.
- Consultant agreement with Local Eyes, LLC for website videos, photos, and logos (not to exceed $20,250.00)
- Consultant agreement with Riverside Insights for special education teacher training (not to exceed $9,900.00)
- Award of contract to MGT Impact Solutions for a 3-Year Cisco Firepower software license
- Approval for Board Members Joe Magallanes, Juanita Cruz, and Rose Lopez to attend the 24th Annual Hawaii Conference on Education
- Designation of December 9, 2025, for the Annual Organizational Meeting
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina USD Board of Education will meet to discuss district-wide AI implementation and several instructional service agreements. The meeting includes a closed session for labor negotiations and personnel matters, as well as presentations on student achievements and nutrition services.
- Agreement with AI Innovision for district-wide AI integration not to exceed $350,247.00
- Consultant services agreements for professional development and STEM programs not to exceed $302,250.00
- Closed session conference with Teachers' Association of West Covina and California School Employees' Association, Chapter #91
- Presentation on CIF Southern Section Champions for Character Award recipients
- Approval of September 9, 2025, meeting minutes
REGULAR MEETING
The Washington Central Unified Union School District board will hold two public hearings: one on the sufficiency of 2025–2026 textbooks and instructional materials, and another on the renewal of the California Virtual Academy (CAVA) charter petition. The board will also approve routine consent items, including minutes from the August 12 meeting and conference attendance for a board member.
- Public hearing on sufficiency of 2025–2026 textbooks and instructional materials
- Public hearing on California Virtual Academy (CAVA) renewal charter petition (5-year term)
- Approval of August 12, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approval of Board Member Michael Flowers' attendance at CABSE 9th Annual Conference (Oct 16–18, 2025)
- First and second reading of revised Board Policies
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina USD Board of Education will hold an initial public hearing regarding a five-year renewal petition for the California Virtual Academy (CAVA). The Board will also discuss personnel matters and legal litigation in a closed session.
- Public hearing on California Virtual Academy (CAVA) renewal charter petition for term July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2031
- Closed session regarding labor negotiations with Teachers' Association of West Covina and California School Employees' Association, Chapter #91
- Closed session regarding existing litigation for Student ID No. 222214
- Ratification of Board Member Eileen Miranda Jimenez's attendance at the Puente Ethnic Studies Summer Symposium
- Approval for Board Member Michael Flowers to attend the CUBE 2025 Annual Conference
REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Education will decide on the adoption of the 2025-2026 budget and the Local Control Accountability Plan. The board is also considering a compensation increase for its members.
- Adoption of 2025-2026 budget including $36,636,525 in commitments
- Proposed 5% increase to board member monthly compensation, totaling $792 per year
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Education will conduct public hearings regarding the 2025–2026 proposed budget, the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), and the Education Protection Account. The board is scheduled to take final action on the 2025–2026 budget on June 12, 2025.
- Public hearing on the 2025–2026 Proposed Budget
- Public hearing on the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Public hearing on the Education Protection Account (EPA) for the 2024–2025 fiscal year
- Closed session regarding labor negotiations with Teachers' Association of West Covina and California School Employees' Association, Chapter #91
- Closed session regarding litigation in OAH Case #2025011000 and OAH Case #2025040128
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on May 13, 2025, starting with closed session to discuss personnel, labor negotiations with two employee organizations, and existing litigation. In open session, the board will recognize student and staff achievements, then consider a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, consultant services agreements totaling up to $208,807, and several extended study trips.
- Consultant services agreements approved as consent item, total cost not to exceed $208,807 (funds from Title I, PTA, General Fund, and CA Community Schools grants)
- Extended study trips for Edgewood High School and other schools (details in agenda)
- Closed session includes conference with labor negotiators for Teachers' Association of West Covina and CSEA Chapter #91
- Closed session includes conference with legal counsel regarding OAH Case #2024110670
- Presentations recognizing SRO Jonathan Alexander, student scholar Aquilin Hsiao, esports champions, Employees of the Year, and California Distinguished School awards for Merced and Orangewood Elementary
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina USD Board of Education will hold two public hearings on the district's initial proposals to the California School Employees' Association (CSEA) and on CSEA's proposals for the 2025-2026 school year. The board will also consider a consent agenda including approval of minutes, board member conference attendance, and multiple consultant services agreements. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters and labor negotiations.
- Public hearing on district's initial proposals to CSEA for 2025-2026
- Public hearing on CSEA's initial proposals for 2025-2026
- Consultant services agreements with 12 vendors (e.g., Crescendo Education Group, HMH, Kagan Professional Development, 909 Jumpers and Party Rentals)
- Approval of board member Eileen Miranda Jimenez to attend CSBA Delegate Assembly meeting in Sacramento (May 17-18, 2025)
- Report of action taken in closed session
REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Education will discuss the 2024–2025 Second Interim Report and consider updates to policies regarding the Local Control and Accountability Plan and school visits. The meeting includes a closed session for labor negotiations and personnel matters.
- 2024–2025 Second Interim Report presentation
- Proposed revisions to BP/AR 0460 regarding Local Control and Accountability Plan
- Conference attendance approval for Rose Lopez (Pismo Beach, CA) and Joe Magallanes (Washington, DC)
- Closed session labor negotiations with Teachers' Association of West Covina and California School Employees' Association, Chapter #91
- Presentation for 2025 CABE Parent of the Year Stella Shakhbazyan
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina USD Board of Education will meet in closed session to discuss employee appointments, complaints, and labor negotiations with the Teachers' Association of West Covina and CSEA Chapter 91, as well as existing litigation. Open session includes presentations, public comment, and approval of consent items including board member conference attendance and compensation for absences.
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators for teachers and CSEA
- Closed session conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (student ID 220488)
- Independent Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee annual report presentation
- Consent item to compensate board members Magallanes and Cruz for January 14 absence
- Consent items approving conference attendance for board members to CSBA and NSBA events
REGULAR MEETING
The Washington Central Unified Union School District Board of Education will meet to approve routine items including minutes from the previous meeting, consultant services agreements, and extended study trips. The board will also hear presentations on holiday donations, school spotlight, and an Ethnic Studies course.
- Approve consultant services agreements totaling up to $50,500 for student support, workshops, and staff training
- Approve extended study trips totaling up to $23,200 for student conventions and programs
- Approve minutes from the December 17, 2024 meeting
- Presentation on donations received during the holidays from multiple organizations
- Presentation on Ethnic Studies course for English 10