West Covina Unified School District public meetings in 2025
12 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Meetings: 2022- 2025
The West Covina Unified School District Board of Education holds its annual re-organizational meeting, approving routine consent items and hearing reports. Key actions include setting the 2026 meeting calendar, raising board member compensation to the new statutory limit (a total increase of $4,626.60 per month), and appointing a new student board member. The board also enters closed session for personnel, labor negotiations, and existing litigation.
- Approve 2026 board meeting dates, starting at 6:00 p.m. (June 11 at 3:00 p.m.)
- Increase board member monthly compensation to statutory limit per AB 1390, total increase $4,626.60/month
- Appoint Samuel Tapia as Student Board Member for Coronado High School
- Approve resolution compensating Board Member Juanita Cruz for absence at Nov. 4, 2025 meeting
- Adopt revised policies on social media, campus security, and property loss recovery
Meetings: 2022- 2025
The West Covina Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on November 4, 2025, at 1717 W. Merced Ave. The agenda includes closed session items on personnel and labor negotiations, followed by open session presentations and a consent agenda with routine approvals. Key actions include approving consultant agreements, a cybersecurity contract, an extended study trip, and a resolution for Homeless Youth Awareness Month.
- Approve $96,123.35 contract with MGT Impact Solutions for 3-year Cisco Firepower license for web filtering and monitoring
- Approve $50,000 extended study trip for 11 West Covina High School seniors to New York City, June 8-11, 2026
- Approve $30,150 in consultant agreements with Local Eyes, LLC and Riverside Insights
- Adopt resolution declaring November as National Homeless Youth Awareness Month
- Approve conference attendance for three board members to Hawaii Conference on Education, January 8-11, 2026
Meetings: 2022- 2025
The West Covina Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on October 14, 2025, starting with closed session at 5:15 p.m. and open session at 6:00 p.m. The board will consider consent items including a $350,247 AI initiative with AI Innovision, consultant services agreements totaling $302,250, extended study trips costing up to $297,000, and out-of-state conference attendance. The agenda also includes presentations, reports, and public comment periods.
- Agreement with AI Innovision for district-wide AI integration, not to exceed $350,247 from General Fund
- Consultant services agreements totaling $302,250 for Solution Tree, Youth Science Center, Coding with Kdog, Thor's Reptile Family, Sunbelt Staffing, and Matthew Parra
- Extended study trips costing up to $297,000, including Nashville Journalism Conference, CSBA Conference, Rotary RYLA, basketball games in Avalon and Las Vegas, Outdoor Science School, and Speech & Debate tournaments
- Out-of-state conference attendance for staff, not to exceed $26,650, including Aviation STEM Symposium, OELA Services, La Cosecha Dual Language Conference, and NASP Convention
- Closed session items include public employee appointment/complaint/discipline, labor negotiations with Teachers' Association of West Covina and CSEA Chapter #91, and Superintendent performance evaluation
Meetings: 2022- 2025
The West Covina Unified School District Board of Education will hold public hearings on the sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials for 2025-2026, and on the renewal of the California Virtual Academy (CAVA) charter petition. The board will also consider consent items including board policies on AI, nondiscrimination, and safety, and approve conference attendance for a board member. Closed session items include labor negotiations and a superintendent evaluation.
- Public hearing on sufficiency of 2025-2026 textbooks and instructional materials
- Public hearing on CAVA renewal charter petition for 5-year term (2026-2031)
- Consent item: Adopt board policies including BP 0441 on Artificial Intelligence, BP 0410 Nondiscrimination, BP/AR 0450 Comprehensive Safety Plan
- Consent item: Approve conference attendance for Board Member Michael Flowers to CABSE conference, Oct 16-18, 2025
- Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators for Teachers' Association and CSEA Chapter #91
Meetings: 2022- 2025
The West Covina Unified School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the California Virtual Academy (CAVA) charter renewal petition, which requests a five-year term from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2031. The board will also consider consent items including consultant service agreements, conference attendance, and student board member appointments. Closed session items include labor negotiations with two employee organizations and superintendent evaluation.
- Public hearing on CAVA charter renewal petition (5-year term, July 1, 2026–June 30, 2031)
- Approve consultant agreements: acting, photography, security, motivational, professional learning, music/dance lessons, college application support, parent education (2025–2026)
- Appoint student board members: Elijah Zamudio (CHS), Mathew Chavez (EHS), Hannah Truong (WCHS), Lauryn Marin (Mt. SAC ECA)
- Ratify conference attendance: Eileen Miranda Jimenez (Puente Ethnic Studies Symposium), Michael Flowers (CUBE 2025), all board members (CSBA Annual Conference)
- Closed session: labor negotiations with Teachers' Association of West Covina and CSEA Chapter #91; superintendent performance evaluation
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina Unified School District Board of Education will vote on adopting the 2025-2026 budget and the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). The board will also consider a 5% increase to its own monthly compensation, totaling $792 per year for all members combined. The meeting includes public comment, consent items, and procedural updates.
- Adoption of the 2025-2026 budget, including $36,636,525 in commitments for QZAB Solar Energy, Technology Reserve, Capital Improvements, and other funds.
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), required by state law to address eight state priorities for quality education.
- 5% increase to board members' monthly compensation, authorized by California Education Code 35120(e), with a total fiscal impact of $792 per year.
- Approval of the consent agenda, which bundles routine items for a single vote unless a board member requests a separate vote.
- Public comment period with a 3-minute limit per speaker and 20-minute limit per topic, extendable at the board president's discretion.
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 (EPA). The final 2025-2026 budget is scheduled for adoption 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
- Proposed policy revisions for instructional material complaints (BP 1312.2) and district record access (AR 1340)
- Conference attendance approval for Board members to attend events in La Jolla, CA and Atlanta, GA
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina Unified School District Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda that includes consultant services agreements totaling up to $208,807 for professional development, wellness specialists, and school events. The board will also consider a College and Career Access Pathways Partnership with Mt. San Antonio College to offer college-level courses at three high schools. Other action items include approving extended study trips, an out-of-state conference, and new course outlines for middle and high school.
- Consultant services agreements up to $208,807 for Kagan Professional Development, wellness specialists, and school concessions
- College and Career Access Pathways Partnership with Mt. SAC for dual-enrollment courses at Edgewood, Mt. SAC Early College Academy, and West Covina High Schools
- Extended study trips for cheerleading camp, yearbook camp, and a CIF state scholar-athlete ceremony
- Out-of-state conference for three directors to attend Innovative Schools Summit in Nashville, TN, costing up to $11,010
- New course outlines for Digital Theatre, Advanced Aviation, Advanced Cosmetology, Aviation, and Cosmetology
REGULAR MEETING
The Board of Education will hold public hearings to receive input on initial 2025-2026 proposals between the District and the California School Employees’ Association (CSEA). The meeting also includes a review of community schools and several consultant service agreements.
- Public hearings on 2025-2026 initial proposals for California School Employees’ Association (CSEA)
- Consultant services agreements not to exceed $446,780.00
- Ratification of a $7,000.00 study trip for West Covina High School students to Fresno
- Approval for Board Member Eileen Miranda Jimenez to attend a May 17-18 meeting in Sacramento
- Proposed study trip for West Covina High School students to Houston, Texas, April 15-19, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina USD Board of Education will consider adopting 18 revised Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, and Board Bylaws on first and second reading. The updates address new state laws on topics including the Local Control and Accountability Plan, budget transparency, truancy, independent study, transitional kindergarten, and English learner education. The board will also vote on consent items including minutes from February 11, 2025, and conference attendance for two board members.
- Adoption of 18 revised policies and regulations covering LCAP, budget, truancy, independent study, transitional kindergarten, and English learner programs
- Approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 11, 2025
- Conference attendance for Board Member Rose Lopez at the 2025 AALRR K-12 Shell Beach Conference, April 9-11, in Pismo Beach, CA
- Conference attendance for Board Member Joe Magallanes at the Howard University Leadership Academy Superintendent Evaluation Workshop, May 23-24, in Washington, DC
- Closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Teachers' Association of West Covina and California School Employees' Association Chapter #91
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina Unified School District Board of Education will review several consultant contracts for tutoring, AI policy, and mental health services. The board is also deciding on the approval of four extended student study trips to Missouri, Nevada, Washington, and California.
- Consultant services agreements not to exceed $144,300, including Moving Mindz LLC and Designing Schools
- Extended study trips not to exceed $61,445 for high school and middle school teams and Merced Elementary
- Independent Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee (ICBOC) Annual Report presentation
- Conference attendance approvals for board members to attend events in Atlanta, GA and Washington, DC
- Closed session action item regarding existing litigation for Student ID No. 220488
REGULAR MEETING
The West Covina USD Board will vote on a consent agenda that includes $50,500 in consultant services for college application support, wellness workshops, and digitization, as well as a new MOU with the Air Force to continue the JROTC program at West Covina High School. The board will also consider approving extended study trips to Florida and a local overnight program, and an MOU with Big Smiles California to provide free dental services to all TK-12 students at no cost to the district.
- Approval of $50,500 in consultant services, including college application support, wellness workshops, and a $40,000 contract with Droplet Solutions for digitization.
- MOU with the U.S. Air Force to continue the JROTC program at West Covina High School for 2025-26 and beyond, with costs of about $210,000 for instructors.
- Extended study trips: 4 students to a TV convention in Tampa Bay, Florida ($11,200), and 30 students to the Every 15 Minutes program ($12,000).
- MOU with Big Smiles California to provide free dental services (exams, cleanings, fillings) to all TK-12 students with parental consent, at no cost to the district.
- Approval of School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) for all school sites, as required by state law.