Glendale Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education meeting agenda included recognitions for student achievements in dance, scholastic bowls, and the designation of heritage months. Informational reports were presented regarding the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee Year-End Report, a draft Facility Master Plan, an update on the FCMAT Health Risk Analysis, and overviews of high school athletic programs, community schools budget, and dual language immersion program options. Action items included the approval of playground equipment for Pacific Avenue Education Center, field improvements and architectural amendments for Crescenta Valley High School, an agreement for benefits administration, and summer program service agreements. Additionally, the Board reviewed various consent calendar items such as personnel reports, budget revisions, and notices of completion for several school facility projects.
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The agenda includes presentations from Assemblymember Jessica Caloza on a legislative update and recognitions for Filipino American History Month and National Principals Month. The board will recognize GUSD high school students that participated in UC Berkeley's Y-PLAN workshop. There will be reports from the Glendale Teachers Association and Glendale Schools Management Association, as well as a student board member report. A public hearing will be held for the determination of sufficient textbooks and instructional materials for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The board will discuss a Measure S bond program and tax base update, the K-12 Math Instructional Material Adoption Process, proposed revisions to the Policy Handbook for Parents/Guardians for Child Development and Child Care's Teen Scene Program, proposed revised or retired board policies, and a mental health update. Action items include the approval of a quarterly pre-qualified bidder list, amendments to agreements with Arrow Restaurant Equipment, adoption of Resolution No. 14, approval for adoption of new curriculum for Elementary Special Education Self-Contained Classrooms, an amendment to Services Agreement with Allied Universal, granting Physical Education Exemptions to High School Students, an agreement with the California Department of Education for Child Development Services, a services agreement between Glendale Unified School District and Bloom Arts Foundation, a new Board Bylaw 9271 - Code of Ethics, a request for Provisional Internship Permit at Keppel Elementary School, and a board member request for reimbursement to Public School Employer for Release Time to Attend CSBA Conference. The consent calendar includes minutes, personnel reports, warrants, purchase orders, appropriation transfer and budget revision report, a new board policy related to business and non-instructional operations, rejection of claims, a quarterly uniform complaint report summary, services agreements, acceptance of DonorsChoose Awards, and memorandums of understanding.
Oct 8, 2024·Board meeting
Glendale Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting
The meeting included presentations on Filipino American History Month and National Principals Month. A report on FCMAT Fiscal Health and Risk Analysis was presented. Updates were provided on school activities and events, and communications were heard from the Glendale Teachers Association, Glendale Schools Management Association, and Glendale Council PTA. Public concerns were raised regarding the decision to cut the 7th period from secondary schools. The board discussed personnel matters, labor negotiations, and potential litigation in a closed session. A public hearing was held for the determination of sufficient textbooks and instructional materials for the fiscal year 2024-2025. The board approved reverting to a six-period schedule at secondary schools starting in the 2025-2026 school year, adopted a resolution for sufficient textbooks, and approved several MOUs and agreements.
