Las Virgenes Unified School District

The meeting commenced with an adjournment to Closed Session, which concluded before the Open Session reconvened. Key actions included the approval of the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Consent Agendas A and B were approved, covering items such as the acceptance of gifts, disposal of surplus property, purchase orders, warrants, acceptance of a Notice of Completion for playground equipment surfacing at Lupin Hill Elementary, an update to a policy regarding recovery for lost property or damage, and approval of a revised job description for Network Administrator, as well as approval of a Personnel Document. Action items included the approval of Board Committee Appointments, the approval of RFP XX-XX Waste Management, and the approval of two resolutions: Resolution 24-25 concerning the determination of seniority among certificated employees with the same seniority date (Tie-Breaker Resolution), and Resolution 25-25 covering volunteers under Workers' Compensation. Information items presented included LVUSD Superintendent Committee Assignments and Areas of Focus, and the Annual Report from the Measure G Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee.

The meeting commenced with administrative matters, including a correction regarding the student board member and no report from closed session. Key discussions included Superintendent communications praising student athletic achievements, such as Calvas's girls tennis Division 2 championship and Agore High School's advancement to the finals. Student voice was emphasized through reports on middle school visits discussing safety, wellness, and cell phone use, as well as the ongoing Youth Leadership Academy with students from three districts. Updates were provided on various school activities, including finals preparation, fundraisers at Agora and Calabasas High Schools, and a holiday toy drive. Board members also reported on external engagements, such as SDC meetings, curriculum councils, and the reorganization meetings of local city governments. Significant time was spent addressing recent tragic events nationally and expressing commitment to combating anti-semitism and ensuring campus safety. Facility improvements, including solar panel ADA compliance adjustments and security gate installation at Calabasas High School, were noted. Finally, the board discussed the approval of AP Cyber Security as an action item.

The Board of Education meeting included a reorganization session where officers were elected, including Lesli Stein as President, Angela Cutbill as Vice President, and Alan Lazar as Clerk. The board discussed and approved various consent agenda items related to Measure E appointments, change orders for photovoltaic solar array projects, proposals for renovations and construction at multiple schools, agreements for outdoor education programs, and overnight field trip requests. Action items included the approval of AP Cybersecurity, Advanced Live Event Broadcasting and Production Honors Capstone, CTE Capstone Courses for Honors Designation, Acceptance of Audit Report - 2024-25, Acceptance of Measure S Audit Report - 2024-25, First Interim Budget Report, Interfund Transfer Between Fund 01 and Fund 17, Release of RFP for Summer Enrichment and Intersession Services and Award of School Bus Transportation Services to Durham School Services. The Board also reviewed committee appointments.

The Board of Education meeting included recognition of LVUSD employees with 15 or more years of service and honored Mr. Martin Santillan for exhibiting core dispositions. Discussions covered various school events, including the Yerba Buena field opening, the Mobile Museum of Tolerance visits, Dia de los Muertos celebrations, and high school plays and sports achievements. The board also discussed a personnel matter and approved consent agenda items related to purchase orders, warrants, construction proposals, and field trip requests. Additionally, resolutions were approved for extended learning custodial services and compliance with the Mitigation Fee Act. Information items included updates to policies on animals at school and grades/evaluation of student achievement, as well as a discussion on the Measure E parcel tax renewal.

The board is to discuss and potentially approve the Unaudited Actuals Financial Report for 2024-25, which includes financial data reported to the California Department of Education (CDE) by September 15, as required by Education Code Section 42100. The report reflects budget adjustments, receivables, and payables accrued up to June 30, 2025, and will be followed by an audit report presented in December 2025. The report is intended to keep the District compliant with AB1200 reporting requirements and enable the Board to revise the 2025-26 operating budget and future projections. The 2024--25 unaudited actuals present stronger-than-estimated year-end results, with revenues exceeding estimates due to increased lottery and categorical allocations, higher-than-expected local revenue from LVUSD Plus+, summer camps, international student tuition, and facility leases. Expenditures also came in below projections as salary estimates were conservative at adoption, services were lower than expected, and textbook adoption costs shifted into the new year. Enrollment showed stronger-than-budgeted results, with 9,984 students enrolled and 9,921 ADA in 2024--25.