Bernadette Cecilia Lucas

The Board held a study session and workshop to discuss board roles and responsibilities in the district policy review process and received an update regarding the FCMAT review. Additionally, the Board approved the addition of several venues to the official field trip list, including Angels Stadium, Canyon Creek Summer Camp, Cayton Children's Museum, Kidspace Children's Museum, Pali Institute, and Skyzone. The session also included a closed session meeting to discuss labor negotiations with the Inglewood Teachers Association and Teamsters Local 986, as well as anticipated litigation.

The committee held a public hearing regarding the Advisory Committee's Recommendation Report for the former Highland and Kelso sites. Following the public hearing and public comments, the committee reviewed and discussed the recommendation report, providing suggestions for revisions. Subsequently, the committee voted to approve the Recommendations Report for the former Highland and Kelso sites, subject to the recommended changes.

The committee meeting featured a presentation on the Next Level Inglewood initiative, highlighting current and upcoming development projects focused on economic growth, infrastructure, and community revitalization. Additionally, the committee discussed the Asset Management Advisory Committee's Findings and Recommendations Report concerning the former Highland, Kelso, and Morningside sites. A key focus of the discussion was the recommendation to exclude data centers from consideration at the Kelso and Highland sites, along with a review of strategies and next steps for the implementation of the report's recommendations.

The meeting included reports on asset management for former school properties, an update from the Los Angeles County School Trustees Association, and a district cash flow presentation. Public hearings were held regarding a charter school report and a developer fee justification study. The Board approved various human resources items, including personnel rosters, job classification changes, and several agreements for substitute and professional services. Educational services approvals covered curriculum programs, enrichment classes, and student telehealth services. Business services actions included the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds, various contract awards for food and supplies, and authorization of year-end appropriation transfers. Additionally, facility enhancements and revisions to board policies were approved.

The meeting included an update on the Inglewood Educational Foundation, a progress report on district facilities and maintenance, and a review of the district's cash flow. Public hearings were held regarding charter school petition renewals for Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Elementary, Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Middle School, and Grace Hopper STEM Academy. The Board addressed various personnel matters, including layoffs and staffing contracts, and approved numerous agreements for educational services, such as tutoring programs, mental health and telehealth services, student travel, and software subscriptions. Additionally, the Board authorized procurement for electric school buses, approved facility-related projects for the Oak Street School Early Education Complex, and adopted a resolution to apply for state funding for new preschool and kindergarten buildings.