George Gabriel

The meeting featured a recognition of the CTE Culinary Art Pathway, which partners with Los Angeles Harbor College and certifies 75 enrolled students with the ServSafe Food Handler certification. The Board President reported on the opening of enrollment for the 2026-27 school year and the call for nominations for the 13th Annual Staff and Community Partners Awards, themed for the 50th Anniversary of IDEA. The Superintendent detailed her attendance at a Lunar New Year celebration, participation in the Capitol Convoy advocacy trip regarding e-bike safety, advancement of bond program efforts, and appreciation for staff resilience during recent storm challenges. Discussions and actions included the approval of the PARS supplementary retirement plan, which 76 eligible employees opted into, and the presentation of the mid-year update to the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). Further actions involved presenting revisions to various Board Policies and Administrative Regulations for a first reading, unanimously approving six nominated candidates for the CSBA Delegate Assembly election in Region 24, and approving the acceptance of numerous gifts from various school PTAs and Booster Clubs designated for items such as field trip transportation, instructional supplies, and equipment.

This document certifies that Resolution R25-29 was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Palos Verdes Estates during its regular meeting. The certification details the voting results, indicating that Councilmembers Lazzaro, Quinn, Kemps, and Lozzi voted 'YES', while Councilmember McGowan was 'ABSENT'.

The agenda for the 1180th Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees includes standard opening procedures such as Roll Call and Salute to the Flag, followed by the adoption of the agenda. Key discussion items slated for action include the consideration of increasing coverage limits for liability insurance, the review and approval of the Mid-Year Budget for Fiscal Year 2025/2026, a discussion regarding the Board of Trustee travel budget, and the annual review of PVLD statistics. The board will also address the nomination of candidates for the Special Districts Voting Member and Alternate Member for LA County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), and receive reports from the District Director, Community Relations Committee, and Government Relations Liaison.

The meeting included the reading of a proclamation recognizing February 15 as School Resource Officer (SRO) Appreciation Day, highlighting the role of SROs in safety and emergency preparedness. Key reports covered the opening of enrollment for the 2026-27 school year and the timeline for Dual Immersion applications. The District Employee of the Year Award nominations were announced with a deadline of March 1, 2026. The Superintendent reported on various engagements, including developing a PVPUSD Profile of a Graduate, ongoing Bond Measure SOS meetings, and planning for summer athletic offerings. Due to declining enrollment, staffing alignment planning is underway, including the availability of the PARS retirement incentive. The Board expressed support for proceeding with the potential refunding of 2014 and 2016 General Obligation Bonds (Measures R & S) to reduce taxpayer debt service costs. An update on the Kids' Corner afterschool program noted significant growth, operational improvements, and the elimination of waitlists. The board also approved two administrative regulations: AR 6146.11 regarding Alternative Credits Toward Graduation and AR 6141.5 concerning Advanced Placement course prerequisites. Several board policies and administrative regulations were presented for a first reading.

The resolution addresses budgetary authority for a contract change order with Ace Fence Company for the PVE Guardrail Project. It approves a change order to amend the compensation of the Agreement, a supplemental appropriation from the HSIP Fund, and a decrease in the appropriation from the RMRA Funds. The resolution also accepts the project as complete and authorizes the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.