Torrance Unified School District public meetings in 2024
23 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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The Torrance Unified School District Public Facilities Corporation met to elect its officers for 2025. This corporation provides the District with alternative financing for acquiring and constructing facilities.
- Election of 2025 Board of Directors officers
- Appointment of Anil Muhammed as President
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The Board of Education will elect a president, vice president, and clerk for 2025, and appoint the superintendent as secretary. The board will also vote to certify the First Interim Report for 2024-2025 as positive, indicating the district can meet its financial obligations. A public hearing and resolution on school facility fees for fiscal years 2019-20 through 2023-24 are scheduled.
- Election of Board officers for 2025: President, Vice President, and Clerk
- Positive certification of the 2024-2025 First Interim Report, showing the district can meet financial obligations
- Public hearing and adoption of Resolution No. AS-08-24/25 on school facility fees report for FY 2023-2024 and five-year report
- Closed session includes discussion of anticipated litigation, pupil expulsion cases, and labor negotiations
- Presentation on an Alternate Diploma Pathway
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education will hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Torrance Teachers Association, CSEA Chapters 19 and 845, SEIU Local 99, and unrepresented parties. The meeting includes adoption of the agenda and public comment on agenda topics. The board will reconvene in open session to report any actions taken.
- Closed session discussion with labor negotiator regarding multiple employee unions
- Adoption of the November 14, 2024 Special Meeting agenda
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 30 minutes per topic
- Board will report any closed session actions upon returning to open session
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The Board of Education voted to reduce credit requirements for high school diplomas at Torrance Adult School. The Board also approved a contract extension for Superintendent Dr. Timothy Stowe through June 2028.
- Redefined Torrance Adult School diploma requirements from 200 credits to 145 credits
- Reduced GED/HiSET plus additional credits requirement from 100 credits to 50 credits
- Approved Second Amendment to Superintendent Dr. Timothy Stowe's employment agreement through June 2028
- Negotiations regarding the lease, sale, or exchange of Hamilton Adult Center at 2606 West 182nd Street
- Negotiations regarding property exchange for Harmony Court Senior Apartment Homes at 4502 186th Street
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing and action item to name the Torrance High School Junior Varsity Baseball Field 'John Radcliffe Field.' The board will also hold public hearings on initial collective bargaining proposals from the Torrance Teachers Association and the district for 2024-2025, and consider modifying Torrance Adult School's diploma credit requirements from 200 to 165 credits. The agenda includes routine consent items and recognitions.
- Public hearing and action to name Torrance High School JV baseball field 'John Radcliffe Field'
- Public hearings on TTA and district initial bargaining proposals for 2024-2025
- Modify Torrance Adult School diploma credit requirements from 200 to 165 credits, effective Nov 1, 2024
- Election of members to LA County Committee on School District Organization (voting delegate to support incumbents)
- Closed session items: pupil expulsions, employee discipline, labor negotiations
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education will vote on issuing up to $5 million in new Measure T bonds and refinancing up to $125 million in existing bonds to save taxpayer money. The board will also hold public hearings on textbook sufficiency and an energy services agreement, and will present initial collective bargaining proposals with the Torrance Teachers Association for 2024-2025.
- Adopt Resolution AS-05-24/25 to issue up to $5,000,000 in Measure T bonds for authorized projects
- Adopt Resolution AS-06-24/25 to issue up to $125,000,000 in refunding bonds to refinance prior bonds and reduce property taxes
- Public hearing on sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials for 2024-2025
- Public hearing on awarding an Energy Services Agreement to PacificWest Energy Solutions for CalSHAPE program improvements
- Initial proposals for 2024-2025 collective bargaining between the district and Torrance Teachers Association presented for public review
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education is deciding on a resolution to exchange a 4.95-acre property at 4502 186th Street (Harmony Court Senior Apartment Homes) for $10.3 million in exchange funds or other properties. The board also holds public hearings on initial collective bargaining proposals with SEIU Local 99 for 2024-2025, and approves unaudited financial statements for fiscal year 2023-2024.
- Resolution AS-03-24/25 authorizing exchange of Harmony Court Senior Apartment Homes property (4502 186th Street, Torrance) for $10,300,000 in exchange funds or properties
- Public hearing on SEIU Local 99's initial proposal for 2024-2025 collective bargaining
- Public hearing on the District's initial proposal to SEIU Local 99 for 2024-2025
- Approval of unaudited actual financial statements for fiscal year 2023-2024 and revision of 2024-2025 ending fund balances
- First reading of proposed updates to Board Policies and Board Bylaws (June 2024 revisions) and Title IX updates (July 2024)
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 19, 2024. The board approved several items including a resolution authorizing an easement to Southern California Edison, multiple memorandums of understanding with the Torrance Teachers Association, and the appointment of student board members. The board also discussed initial proposals for collective bargaining with SEIU Local 99.
- Approved Resolution No. AS-02-24/25 authorizing conveyance of an easement to Southern California Edison for anchor facilities on a 4x6 foot strip at 2418 W. 166th Street
- Approved MOU with Torrance Teachers Association providing $25 retroactive pay for contract hourly rate work from Aug-Dec 2023
- Approved MOU adjusting salary schedule for Drevno Community Day School teachers retroactive to July 1, 2023
- Approved MOU providing $220 flat payment per year for teachers docked 1/6th pay on absences from 2021-2024
- Appointed Chelsea Salazar, Dillyet Benyam, Cara Kim, and Angelina Quiroz as student board members for 2024-2025
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting that includes a presentation and community input session on the potential future uses of the approximately 10.05-acre Hamilton Adult Center property at 2606 West 182nd Street. The board will also vote on several action items, including a resolution to convey an easement to Southern California Edison and the adoption of a 'Portrait of a Graduate' framework. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss real property negotiations, administrative appointments, labor negotiations, and the superintendent's evaluation.
- Public input on potential future uses of the Hamilton Adult Center (2606 W 182nd St)
- Resolution to convey easement to Southern California Edison for anchors at 2418 W 166th St
- Adoption of 'Portrait of a Graduate' framework
- Closed session: real property negotiation for Hamilton Adult Center, administrative appointments, labor negotiations
- Approval of routine elementary study trips, assemblies, and fundraisers for 2024-25
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education held a special meeting on June 18, 2024, to adopt the 2024-2025 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the 2024-2025 budget. Both items were approved unanimously. The budget includes use of Proposition 30 and 55 funds estimated at $35 million for teacher salaries and benefits.
- Adopted the 2024-2025 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Adopted the 2024-2025 budget
- Approved use of Propositions 30 and 55 Education Protection Account entitlement, estimated at $35 million, for teacher salaries and benefits
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education will hold public hearings and consider adopting the 2024-2025 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and budget, as well as a resolution to increase developer fees on new residential and commercial projects. The board will also vote on routine consent items and receive reports from staff and community organizations.
- Public hearing and adoption of 2024-2025 LCAP
- Public hearing and adoption of 2024-2025 budget
- Resolution to increase developer fees to $5.17/sq ft residential, $0.84/sq ft commercial
- Approval of annual Arts and Music in Schools report
- Approval of Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators (emergency credentials)
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This is a limited meeting focused on recognitions, with the board honoring retiring staff, student academic and athletic achievements, and discussing administrative appointments in closed session. The only action item is adopting the agenda, which was approved unanimously. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker.
- Recognition of 11 retirees from Feb-July 2024, including teachers and staff
- Closed session to discuss appointments for Elementary Principal and High School Assistant Principal
- Recognition of 2024 California Distinguished Schools and Academic Pentathlon champions
- Recognition of student achievements in math, music, speech, and athletics
- Adoption of the meeting agenda (approved unanimously)
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education held a special meeting to interview and select a candidate for a provisional appointment to fill a board vacancy. The vacancy was created by Dr. Jeremy Gerson's resignation. After interviewing five candidates, the board voted to appoint Don Lee to serve until December 16, 2024.
- Five candidates applied: Don Lee, Katrina Hetrick, Michael Leader, Nicole Dean, Charles Michel Deemer
- Board voted 4-0 to appoint Don Lee to fill the vacancy
- Vacancy due to Dr. Jeremy Gerson's resignation; special election set for November 5, 2024
- Provisional appointment runs until December 16, 2024
- Oath of office administered to new board member
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education will consider a resolution asking Los Angeles County to set a tax rate for about $5 million in Measure T bonds to be sold in 2024-25, and will discuss elementary special education program changes. The board will also vote on joining the LA Metro GoPass program for free student transit at a net cost of $62,000, and appoint a replacement to a joint city-school committee. The agenda includes routine consent items like meeting minutes and schedule changes.
- Resolution AS-15-23/24 to request county tax levy for $5M bond sale under Measure T
- Approval to join LA Metro GoPass program for 2024-25 at $62,000 net cost
- Discussion on Elementary Special Education Special Day Class program movement
- Appointment of replacement to Joint Committee of City Council/School Board
- Consent agenda: minutes, meeting schedule changes, elementary assemblies, study trips
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education will hold public hearings on initial collective bargaining proposals from CSEA Chapters 19 and 845, as well as the District's own proposals, for the 2024-25 school year. The board will also consider an emergency resolution to repair a storm drain swale at Calle Mayor Middle School for $149,752.16, and will act on a consent agenda including routine items. The meeting includes closed session discussions on employee discipline and labor negotiations.
- Public hearings on CSEA Chapter 19 and 845 initial proposals for 2024-25, and District's responses
- Emergency Resolution No. AS-14-23/24 to repair storm drain swale at Calle Mayor Middle School, $149,752.16 from County School Facility Fund
- Adopt resolution on candidate statements for November 5, 2024 Governing Board Election (200-word limit, advance payment required)
- Proclaim May 8, 2024 as California Day of the Teacher and School Nurses Day
- Approve minutes of April 15, 2024 meeting and amendments to previously approved board items
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including resolutions to notify certain certificated and classified employees of layoffs or reduced hours due to decreased need for services. The board will also hear initial collective bargaining proposals from two CSEA chapters and discuss the process for filling a board vacancy.
- Resolution #HR-03-23/24 to notify a Teacher of Visual Impairments of non-reemployment due to reduced need for services
- Resolution #HR-04-23/24 to reduce an Office Assistant position at North High School from 239 to 214 workdays per year
- Initial proposals for 2024-2025 collective bargaining with CSEA Chapters 845 and 19, with public hearings scheduled for May 6, 2024
- Resolution to order a special election for November 5, 2024, to fill a 2-year vacancy in Trustee Area E
- Resolution to order a biennial governing board election for November 5, 2024, for Trustee Areas A and B
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education is meeting to approve the positive certification of the 2023-2024 Second Interim Report, confirming the district can meet its financial obligations for the current and next two fiscal years. The board also discusses and approves updates to the Governance Handbook, adopts several resolutions, and handles routine consent items including a student expulsion.
- Approve positive certification of 2023-2024 Second Interim Report, submitted to LA County Office of Education
- Approve updates to the TUSD Governance Handbook, following a March 11 workshop
- Adopt resolution recognizing April 10, 2024 as Eid al-Fitr
- Adopt resolutions proclaiming April 2024 as Public Schools Month and School Library Month
- Expel student in Case #7-23/24 for remainder of 2023-2024 school year
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This is a special meeting of the Torrance Unified School District Board of Education, convened as a board governance workshop. The board adopted the meeting agenda and adjourned at 8:00 pm. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a discussion session led by Darline P. Robles, Ph.D., on board governance.
- Adoption of the March 11, 2024 Special Meeting agenda
- Board Governance Workshop led by Darline P. Robles, Ph.D.
- Public comment limited to agenda topics, 3 minutes per speaker
- Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education will discuss and vote on a resolution to reduce a classified employee position at North High School from 11 months to 10 months due to lack of work or funds. The board will also hear a presentation on the city's Civic Center Master Plan and consider several consultant agreements. The meeting includes closed session discussions on property negotiations and labor contracts.
- Resolution #HR-02-23/24 to reduce Office Assistant position at North High School from 239 to 214 days per year
- Closed session on real property negotiation for 10.05 acres at 2606 West 182nd Street (Hamilton Adult Center)
- Consultant agreement with Darline P. Robles, Ph.D., for Board Governance Workshop at cost not to exceed $2,500 plus $250 materials
- Consultant agreement with Joe Keshmiri of XQ Innovation for team self-assessment and coaching
- Update on City's Civic Center Master Plan and Economic Feasibility Study
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education held a special workshop meeting on February 26, 2024. The main item was a presentation by Joe Keshmiri of XQ Innovation, which was a discussion item. The board adopted the agenda and adjourned at 8:00 pm.
- Adoption of the February 26, 2024 Special Meeting agenda
- Board Workshop presentation by Joe Keshmiri of XQ Innovation
- Public comment limited to agenda topics, 3 minutes per speaker
- Adjournment at 8:00 pm
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including an emergency resolution to replace damaged electrical conductors at North High School, a resolution to release temporary certificated employees, and updates to board policies. The board also receives reports from student members, PTAs, and the superintendent, and considers the LCAP midyear update.
- Emergency Resolution #AS-12-23/24 to replace damaged electrical conductors at North High School, estimated cost $151,127, funded by County School Funds, without competitive bidding
- Resolution #HR-02-23/24 to release temporary certificated employees
- LCAP Midyear Update presentation
- 2024 CSBA Delegate Assembly Election ballot vote
- First reading of proposed updates to Board Policies and Bylaws
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This is a limited meeting focused on recognitions. The board will recognize recent retirees, student achievements in academics, music, and athletics, and accept a $10,000 grant from Torrance Refining Company for North High School's baseball program. The only action items are adopting the agenda and adjourning.
- Recognition of retirees from July 2023 through February 2024
- $10,000 grant from Torrance Refining Company to North High School Baseball Program
- Recognition of Torrance High School Varsity Football Team as CIF-SS Division X Champions
- Recognition of North High Girls Golf Team as CIF Division 3 Champions
- Recognition of South High Girls Varsity Volleyball Team as Southern Region State Finalists
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The Torrance Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for legal, personnel, and labor negotiations, followed by an open session. Key actions include approving amendments to extend the employment agreements of the Superintendent, Chief Business Officer, and Chief Academic Officer through June 30, 2027, and adopting a resolution to reduce or terminate a certificated employee position (Teacher, Visual Impairments) due to declining need. The board will also receive presentations on the 2022-2023 audit, the Governor's proposed 2024-2025 budget, the 2023 CA School Dashboard, and proposed Ethnic Studies courses.
- Approval of amendments to employment agreements for Superintendent Dr. Timothy Stowe, Chief Business Officer Dr. Keith Butler, and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Kati Krumpe, extending contracts to June 30, 2027
- Adoption of Resolution #HR-01-23/24 to reduce or terminate a Teacher of Visual Impairments due to no expected students needing services for 2024-2025
- Presentation of 2022-2023 audit results by Moss, Levy & Hartzheim, LLP
- Presentation of two proposed Ethnic Studies courses (9th grade Introduction to Ethnic Studies, 10th grade Ethnic Literature) to meet California's class of 2030 graduation requirement
- Acceptance of resignation of Ronald Mataalii from the Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee