ABC Unified School District

This recommendation report addresses declining student enrollment and financial challenges within the ABC Unified School District. It proposes a plan with several key recommendations: the consolidation of four elementary schools (Aloha, Furgeson, Juarez, and Stowers), the reconfiguration of all district middle schools to include grades 6 through 8, and the strategic reconfiguration of Whitney High School to attract new students. The overarching goal is to enhance academic programs, optimize resource allocation, achieve cost efficiency, and ensure the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of the district's educational system, while also considering equity impacts and community input.

The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters, labor negotiations, litigation, and student discipline. The agenda features presentations on school recognitions and student achievements, committee appointments, and various reports from student representatives, the Board President, and the Superintendent. The Board will consider consent items such as personnel reports, field trips, professional development contracts, and budget adjustments. Action items include the adoption of a resolution for heritage month, approval of retirement incentives for staff and unions, adoption of new textbooks, introduction of new career technical education courses, a joint use agreement with the City of Cerritos, and several construction bid awards related to school modernization projects.

The Board discussed various topics including a presentation on the Tech Trek STEM program by the La Palma-Cerritos AAUW, student activity reports from Cerritos High School, and the Superintendent's report covering facility updates, the Pull Over Protocol program, and bond measure outreach. Public hearings were held regarding initial negotiation proposals with AFSCME. Extensive public comments were received regarding Measure BB, schools of choice policy, and a personnel matter. The Board appointed community members to the Ad Hoc Schools of Choice Board Advisory Committee, approved a personnel agreement with CSEA, and authorized various contract renewals and facility projects.

The Board of Education meeting agenda included personnel evaluations, labor negotiations updates, and discussions on real property and litigation matters. Key business items involved the approval of various service and professional learning contracts, personnel reports, and the renewal of educational program agreements. The Board also addressed school consolidation and reconfiguration plans, student and community member appointments to advisory committees, and the adoption of budgets and local control accountability plans for the upcoming fiscal year.

This document outlines a plan, approved by the District Board on September 16, 2025, to consolidate and reconfigure schools over a multi-year period. Key actions include the consolidation of Aloha and Juárez Elementary Schools in the 2026-2027 school year, followed by Furgeson and Stowers Elementary Schools in the 2027-2028 school year. Additionally, the plan involves restructuring elementary and middle schools by moving 6th grade to middle schools and Whitney High School, also in the 2027-2028 school year. The plan emphasizes creating corresponding transition plans to ensure a smooth process for students and families, while maintaining various academic, wellness, transportation, and specialized programs.