Montebello Unified School District

The meeting agenda included reports from School Service Organizations and Employee Organizations. Discussion and action items focused on the approval of the Second Interim Budget for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year, budget adjustments, and the adoption of a resolution designating General Funds as Committed Fund Balance. The consent agenda covered approval and ratification of Purchase Order Reports, Revolving Cash Fund Reports, and Records of Collections. New Business involved numerous items across Student Services, Educational Services, and Business Services, including approvals for events, professional learning, consultant agreements, facility repairs (floor repairs, exterior work at schools), equipment leasing, and contract ratifications for services related to students with disabilities and other educational programs. Human Resources items included the ratification and approval of certificated and classified employment, leaves of absence, and the release of temporary certificated employees. The meeting concluded with a recess to Closed Session to discuss public employee dismissal/release/reassignment (150 matters) and anticipated litigation (two matters), followed by a report out and adjournment.

This document outlines a vision for Vail High School to become a community school, serving as a central hub for the surrounding community by providing a comprehensive range of services and resources. The strategic framework is built upon four pillars: integrated support focused on holistic needs, collaborative leadership involving all stakeholders, expanded and enriched learning time, and robust family and community engagement. Key objectives include increasing integrated support for students, improving ELA proficiency, enhancing parent engagement, and boosting career and job readiness, all aimed at fostering a 'whole child approach' and building sustainable partnerships.

The meeting agenda included adoption for the Regular Meeting of February 18, 2026, followed by a Public Comment period with time limits for speakers. Discussion and Action items covered the 2026 Ballot for the California School Boards Association Delegate Assembly, review of Audited Financial Statements for the year ended June 30, 2025, approval of the Continuing Disclosure Annual Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025, and monitoring goals for the 2025-2026 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). New Business items involved various personnel actions (employment, leaves of absence, resignations/retirements for both certificated and classified staff), approvals for athletic and study trips, ratifications of professional learning consultant agreements, contract extensions for data transport and internet access, and acceptance of completion reports for several capital improvement projects, including artificial turf installation and HVAC controls repairs.

Key discussions and actions included the adoption of the agenda and the unanimous approval of a resolution recognizing January 2026 as School Board Recognition Month. The Board approved the 2026-2027 Classified School Employee Summer Assistance Program. Consent agenda items involved the approval and ratification of Purchase Order Report No. 10 for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, and ratification of Warrant Reports No. 4 and No. 5. Further actions included approvals and ratifications concerning staff attendance at various workshops and conferences, employment of consultants for professional learning opportunities (e.g., Autism Behavior Consultation, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification), and amendments to Memorandums of Understanding with the County of Los Angeles regarding mental health services and student well-being centers. The Board also approved a venue contract for Vail High School's Grad Nite, ratified agreements for students requiring nonpublic school placements, accepted several grant awards including the WIOA Title II grant, and approved participation in academic and science competitions. Finally, the Board accepted several donations and ratified agreements for various educational program services and curriculum licenses.

The document details several items for the Board of Education's consideration, with actions intended for approval on February 4, 2026. Key topics included the acceptance of various donations to the District and specific academies. The Board was asked to ratify attendance at past meetings/workshops and approve attendance at future ones. Further actions included ratifying service contracts for software licenses, specifically an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription. The Board was also asked to authorize summary action for interfund cash transfers during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Additionally, approval was sought for the use of Hirsch Pipe & Supply for water heater purchases for Nutrition Services, acceptance of completion for a soot cleaning and negative air setup project at Montebello High School, and authorization to enter into an agreement with Unlimited Environmental, Inc. for asbestos and lead abatement in a restroom at Washington Elementary School.