Montebello Unified School District

The Board discussed and took action on several items, including the acknowledgment of bond audit reports for Measures EE, M, and GS, the approval of various service contracts for software licenses and educational programs, and the authorization of agreements for environmental testing and roofing repairs. The Board also reviewed personnel actions, including employment, leaves, and resignations, and adopted resolutions related to the Zero-Emission School Bus Infrastructure project and the recognition of School Bus Driver's Day. A closed session was held to discuss labor negotiations and litigation matters.

The Board of Education meeting included reports from student representatives and employee organizations. The agenda was adopted with modifications. Financial actions included the approval and ratification of purchase orders and warrant reports. The Board ratified and approved attendance at various meetings, workshops, and conferences, as well as the employment of consultants to provide professional learning opportunities. Several service contracts were ratified for educational programs, software licenses, and nonpublic school placements. Additionally, the Board accepted donations, authorized the purchase of water heaters, approved various site-based interior repairs and abatement projects, and processed various personnel matters including employment, leaves of absence, and resignations.

The Board discussed various business matters including voting for California School Boards Association delegates, approving the fiscal year 2024-2025 Continuing Disclosure Annual Report, and certifying the Second Interim Budget. The Board also reviewed budget adjustments, designated general funds as committed fund balance, and approved various service contracts, software licenses, and consultants for educational and professional development programs. Additionally, the Board authorized several student study trips, ratified the acceptance of specific grants, and approved donations to district schools.

The Board discussed and adopted a resolution to implement a by-trustee area election system, including the adoption of election map 105 and an election sequencing plan. They recognized the Week of the School Administrator, acknowledged initial contract proposals and reopeners from both the district and the teachers association, and approved various consent agenda items including purchase orders, warrant reports, and numerous professional service agreements and consultants. Additionally, the Board authorized several overnight special study trips and approved memoranda of understanding with local service providers for mental health and oral health programs.

The Board of Education discussed and acted upon several key items, including a settlement agreement for litigation, the renewal of a resolution governing the use of military equipment, and a memorandum of understanding with the teachers association regarding a catastrophic leave bank donation holiday. Public hearings were conducted for the 2025-2026 Local Control and Accountability Plan and for preliminary budgets covering 2025-2028. Additionally, the board approved various professional development services, educational program contracts, special education assessments, interscholastic athletic tournament participation, and distributed CTE award funds to students.