Demetre Howard

The board meeting focused on human resources agenda items related to certificated staff. Specifically, the board ratified requests for leaves of absence pursuant to Article 6 of the collective bargaining agreement between CVSTA and the CVUHSD for six specific employees.

The committee reviewed the Bond Program and Budget Report, discussing expenditure tracking, alternate funding sources, and fair value adjustments. Construction updates were provided for athletic field and facility modernization projects at Lawndale High School and Hawthorne High School, alongside plans for the Leuzinger Rice Auditorium. Additionally, the committee reviewed expenditures and revenues for the Measure CL program and granted approval for the 2022-23 Annual Report and audit reports for the 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2022-23 fiscal years.

The board addressed human resources matters, specifically regarding the ratification of requests for leaves of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the collective bargaining agreement between CSEA and the district for several employees.

The board discussed and approved Resolution 23-24.001 regarding a Parcel Tax Advisory Measure, including its associated timeline. Additionally, the board approved the 2024-2025 Operating Budget and ratified the approval of a proposal from Harris & Associates for the administration and levy of the local classrooms funding authority parcel tax for the upcoming fiscal year, which includes two one-year extension options.

The board discussed and approved a resolution ordering an election to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds for School Facilities Improvement District No. 2016-1, with a request for consolidation with other elections. Additionally, the board approved a resolution amending the resolution of formation for the same School Facilities Improvement District and authorized other related actions.