Manhattan Beach Unified School District

The board addressed several personnel-related resolutions. They adopted the Administrative Law Judge's decision concerning certificated layoffs, approved a resolution to decrease the number of certificated employees due to service reductions or eliminations, and authorized the reduction of hours or non-reeployment of certain classified employees for the upcoming school year. Additionally, the board approved a resolution regarding the release and reassignment of certificated administrators. The meeting also included extensive public comment regarding teacher layoffs, reductions in force, and budget concerns.

The Board of Education meeting included various agenda items. Key discussions focused on a May Revision presentation, an Olweus implementation update regarding survey results and next steps, and an educational technology update. Action items included the approval of scoping and programming for Measure RLS projects at multiple schools, schematic designs for Pacific Elementary and Mira Costa High School, a change order for portable classrooms, the adoption of an elementary bell schedule for the upcoming school year, and the adoption of the Education Protection Act resolution. The Board also reviewed and approved several consent items including personnel actions, lease agreements, instructional materials disposal, geotechnical engineering services, and architectural service amendments.

The board discussed local indicators for the 2026 dashboard. Action items included the adoption of the budget overview for parents and the 2026-27 local control accountability plan, as well as the adoption of the 2026-27 district budget.

The board meeting included several key actions and discussions. Notable items included public hearings regarding the 2026-27 LCAP and the 2026-27 Budget. The board certified an Environmental Impact Report for the Mira Costa High School field renovation and lighting improvement project. Several contractual and administrative items were approved, including the LCAP Federal Addendum, the Consolidated Application for funding, amendments to various superintendent employment contracts, and the delegation of authority for budget revisions. The board also recognized various staff, students, and community members, discussed and ratified several service agreements and purchase orders, and adopted numerous board policy and bylaw amendments.

The board conducted its organizational meeting, which included the recognition of the outgoing president and the election of new officers, including the President, Vice President, and Clerk. Other actions included appointing the Superintendent as Secretary to the Board, establishing the schedule for regular board meetings for the upcoming year, and adopting a resolution regarding the certification of signatures for district administrators. Additionally, the Board made appointments for representation to the Los Angeles County School Trustees Association and the Los Angeles County Committee on School District Organization.