Las Virgenes Unified School District

The meeting began with an adjournment to closed session, followed by a reconvening to open session where the agenda was approved. Key actions included the approval of Consent Agenda A, covering warrants, disposal of surplus property, purchase orders, acceptance of gifts, and various contracts/change orders related to roofing upgrades, moving services, parking lot improvements, solar arrays, fencing, and field trips. Consent Agenda B included approval of a personnel document and rejection of a claim. Action items involved the approval of the Notice of Award and Contract for Transportation Services (First Student), and the approval of three resolutions concerning classified layoff/reduction in hours, reduction/discontinuance of services, and authorizing the release of an RFP for Solid Waste, Recycling, and Organics Collection Services. Additionally, the Board approved Resolution 30-25 designating agents for CAL OES and FEMA compliance, and approved the Second Interim Budget. Information items included annual reports for Measure E Oversight Committee and Measure S Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee, the LCAP Midyear Update, and updates on Board Policy 6174 and cell phone usage.

The Measure E Committee meeting focused on California fiscal updates, noting the near-term state budget is structurally unstable with a projected $22 billion deficit anticipated in 2027--28. Key discussions included the Governor's intentional underfunding of Proposition 98 by $5.6 billion, deferring the difference as "settle-up," and the proposed Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 2.41%. The district expects to receive approximately $4.7 million from a one-time discretionary block grant intended for enrollment and attendance declines. Regarding Measure E, the committee reviewed the parcel tax resolution history, which sets the rate at $98 per parcel through 2027--28, and agreed to send the annual Measure E Letter to families in the Spring to encourage participation. A committee member agreed to present the annual report at the upcoming Board meeting on February 24, 2026.

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.