Regular Board Meeting (Open Session)

Summary

The September 12, 2024 regular board meeting opened at 7:22 PM (after a closed session covering real-property negotiator and existing-litigation matters; no §54957 superintendent item was noticed). Vickers stated "no action was taken in closed session and there was no report." The Opening of Schools report featured detailed presentations from Communications and Engagement Director Anakaren Ureno, Superintendent Viloria (enrollment 2,351; CSEA at 81%+ membership; 99% graduation rate 2024), Dr. Keller, Mike Conlon, Dr. Mabery, Kim Johnson, and Jeff Dixon. The 2024-2027 CSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement was publicly disclosed (AB 1200) and ratified 5-0. The 2023-2024 Unaudited Actuals Financial Report was approved 5-0 for OCDE certification. The board also approved a $38K Leverage Learning Group contract for Reflective Learning Walks at LBHS, a Calm Business 3-year contract, and renewed the BoardDocs subscription ($10K). Viloria's report urged the Governor not to sign AB 2088 (characterized as taking away local authority). The meeting adjourned at 9:18 PM.

Key insights (4)

• Closed-session items noticed: real-property negotiators (×2, §54956.8) and existing-litigation matters (×3, §54956.9). No §54957 superintendent personnel item appears on the agenda.
• CSEA 2024-2027 CBA ratified 5-0; same CBA period later spans the Bishop-audit H&W over-cap years.
• 2023-2024 Unaudited Actuals approved 5-0 — no on-record reference to H&W over-cap contributions that the Bishop & Associates forensic review identified one year later.
• Viloria reported enrollment at 2,351 students; 99% of 2024 students graduated; AP participation 44% with 88% exam pass rate.

Linked timeline events (2)

• Sept 12, 2024 Board ratifies CSEA 2024-2027 collective bargaining agreement
• Sept 12, 2024 Board approves 2023-2024 Unaudited Actuals Financial Report