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- Certificated personnel in‑service (4.04, section A, item 22 only): Motion passed (4 in favor, 1 abstention). Item had been pulled for separate vote and carried. No further public debate recorded.

- Professional meeting attendance (4.06, item 13): Motion passed (4 in favor, 1 abstention). Roll call vote recorded; no additional debate.

- Consent calendar (items 3–8, excluding pulled items): Motion to approve the consent calendar passed (roll‑call recorded as 5‑0). Routine approvals included standard personnel, contracts and business items.

- Classified salary schedules for CSEA (9.02): Approval passed by roll call (5‑0). Staff said schedules were revised to meet CalPERS reporting requirements and to amend effective dates.

- Resolution No. 15 — Authorization of reduction of graduation requirements for the class of 2025 (9.03): Passed (3 in favor, 2 abstentions). For details and the board’s discussion of scope and eligibility, see the separate article on the graduation requirement change.

- Resolution No. 16 — Support Assembly Bill 49 and Senate Bill 48 (9.04): Adopted (5‑0). Motion by Mr. Jimenez, second by Dr. Perlman. Board directed staff to proceed with policy updates and training.

- Certification of measure UU election results to Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors (9.05): Approved (5‑0). Administrative step required under Proposition 39 bond procedures; staff said county already certified election results and the district was formally acknowledging them.

- Establish citizen’s oversight committee for Measure UU (9.06): Approved (5‑0). Board authorized the existing bond oversight committee to serve for Measure UU to avoid reconstitution and expedite oversight work.

- Receive 711 Oversight Committee surplus property report (9.07): Approved (5‑0). The board formally received the advisory report and staff said next steps will include drafting surplus resolutions, potential state waiver requests, and RFQ/RFP materials for interested developers or lessees.

Votes were recorded by roll call in the boardroom; items that required separate votes were brought up individually and tallied as noted.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Pomona Unified School District - Board meeting - 1-15-25","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal board votes taken Jan. 15, 2025, including consent calendar approvals, salary schedules, bond certification steps, and the advisory 711 report acceptance.","taxTitle","Pomona Unified, School Districts, California","taxId",14374,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6386230,"711 committee recommends surplus and residential reuse for several Pomona Unified sites; board receives report",244,1971910,2216470,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2118318-3c473d44db68d84fd32f45e96ad1d0b9&start=1971&end=2216","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2118318-3c473d44db68d84fd32f45e96ad1d0b9/thumbnail_1971910.jpg","/articles/6386230/California/711-committee-recommends-surplus-and-residential-reuse-for-several-Pomona-Unified-sites-board-receives-report","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6386230-e730bcd58b8963b1d2d9bab1214283eb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190463&Signature=PHoE4S5oCCn-nthVGfud1LAxmLsbDv3pifcE4vAB7uHxSHa1-qG6sVMgcy4OGiqAnPkw3ldQ-bLIjvQmiotNW1exHlVuHKllR12g2Bf2Nb5q9omuC59hnvSwiAsjjuzmKD4kpeiR5yyuiwGYeJ526464OEGf2iPPWlvSKJsAT5Rjs~7X~cCswGxYcSFtj~Ff~9tOAsyLG3IX66QwJCNHY9jzJHfNobH4KyQWbxbZxviEvgHGryLYLSuASfBQJKymMMDCsVTtrxB4oXhQJDHCSxchQWpCbda~hPQQ6XMpGSTUaspCUGTKv0o0r5rlbB2pJxRYcJa0wGcIkgCHNfwroA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","An advisory committee convened under Government Code Section 711 presented a multi‑site surplus‑property report to the Pomona Unified School District Board of Education on Jan. 15 and the board voted to receive the report.

Dominic Dutra, a consultant who assisted the 7‑to‑11 community advisory committee, and committee members including Andrew Quiñones and Violeta Alvarado summarized findings and options for five priority parcels: the San Antonio site on Kingsley, the Diamond Point Center on Sunset, the adult school site on Mission Boulevard, the Palomares site on North Orange Grove and the Village Academy property. The committee’s recommendations, offered as planning options, included sale for residential development, ground leases for rental housing, and, in specific cases, exploration of lease options to produce ongoing district revenue.

The committee provided conceptual layouts and estimated residential densities for each site to show how the properties might be redeveloped. Examples cited in the report included a lower‑density single‑family/townhome plan for the San Antonio parcel (shown in the materials as about 78 units in one conceptual scenario) and denser apartment options for larger sites such as the adult school parcel. The committee also reported an unsolicited industrial offer for the adult school’s industrial‑zoned portion — roughly $16 million — and noted the City of Pomona’s ongoing zoning update and housing‑element context.

Consultants and committee members explained the difference between selling property (capital proceeds that under existing state rules can be used for capital purposes) and leasing property (which can produce unrestricted operational revenue). They described long‑term ground leases (30–99 years) commonly used for large apartment projects and said a market‑rate ground lease could produce steady annual revenue for the district while keeping the land under district ownership. The committee recommended that Diamond Point be considered for sale or lease with a preference for lower‑density residential options and that the adult school be marketed first for ground‑lease options prioritizing mixed residential/community use, with sale for residential development as a secondary option.

For Palomares the committee recommended declaring the site surplus for future planning and potential residential reuse; for the Village site the committee recommended surplus status to allow the district flexibility to lease currently vacant space to community uses and generate income while preserving existing educational uses. The committee also urged the district to explore legislative avenues with other districts to obtain more flexible use of proceeds from property sales.

The board voted 5‑0 to receive the advisory report; staff said future steps would include Board consideration of formal surplus declarations, potential state waiver requests to permit criteria beyond price in selecting developers, and the issuance of requests for qualifications/proposals to market selected options.","An independent 711 oversight committee recommended declaring multiple district properties surplus and prioritizing residential reuse or leases; the board received the report and directed staff to pursue next steps including requests for qualifications.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6386235,"Pomona Unified board votes unanimously to back state bills protecting students from in‑school immigration enforcement",89,1890050,1979850,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2118318-3c473d44db68d84fd32f45e96ad1d0b9&start=1890&end=1979","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2118318-3c473d44db68d84fd32f45e96ad1d0b9/thumbnail_1890050.jpg","/articles/6386235/California/Pomona-Unified-board-votes-unanimously-to-back-state-bills-protecting-students-from-inschool-immigration-enforcement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6386235-4214dc77f8439bbe669e66c5b94841f1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190463&Signature=EQWehmEn9tdK5C3o8~CWYaYh~c0k8KWuq6cTD8Rnm2zytR4Lj671C~emeHW0TqnBNXNv4VF75GzayPHwIwRNzx58KeEg6TrzMIh1dwoo5TN8kMLGJ8uplGbbsw1zINDn5osD6s4QbmkcpcfkU~X0Lviwqt-07fTPIa1P7bJvLASbqg2C8Y05UoNKzo-F5-Ppuu24jKeHqciIKC5gB4lH3Aib1UAbRiyDMp8jdzGbQ6IZRuq32aOaqkSSXKs9d1cDHS7EOtNhx9redrVTwSHgs3K3Lg3u224hFrcoU-pFM9arj5sIm9cNJOhdNvaKU~3Qro9DOSzhM8cDPjD4KKa5pw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pomona Unified School District Board of Education on Jan. 15 adopted a resolution supporting two pending state bills intended to limit immigration enforcement activity at schools and to protect the civil rights, safety and dignity of students and families.

Superintendent Darren Knowles presented the proposed Resolution No. 16 and recommended the board direct the superintendent and district staff to take legally supported measures to accomplish the bills’ goals, including drafting or updating district policies and providing site‑level training. The board approved the resolution unanimously in a recorded roll‑call vote.

Mr. Knowles said district leaders have heard heightened fear among families following federal policy proposals and that the district’s ability to reduce chronic absenteeism is tied to reassuring families that schools are safe, neutral places for children to learn. He said staff is already working with Los Angeles County Office of Education and local community groups on “know your rights” training and would expand site training materials based on state attorney resources.

Public commenters urged the board to adopt the resolution and described the potential trauma and absenteeism that immigration enforcement actions can cause. Speakers noted historical examples in which children were separated from parents and said the bills, if enacted, would require judicial warrants and other safeguards for enforcement actions at schools.

The motion to adopt Resolution No. 16 was made by Mr. Jimenez and seconded by Dr. Perlman. The vote was 5‑0 in favor. The district will proceed with policy and training work to implement the protections described in the resolution and will continue outreach to families and community partners to encourage attendance.","The board adopted a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 49 and Senate Bill 48 and directed staff to develop policy and training to protect students' civil rights and encourage school attendance amid immigration‑enforcement concerns.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6386239,"Board approves reduced graduation‑credit pathway for some alternative‑education seniors in class of 2025",72,1823680,1896340,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2118318-3c473d44db68d84fd32f45e96ad1d0b9&start=1823&end=1896","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2118318-3c473d44db68d84fd32f45e96ad1d0b9/thumbnail_1823680.jpg","/articles/6386239/California/Board-approves-reduced-graduationcredit-pathway-for-some-alternativeeducation-seniors-in-class-of-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6386239-37a736c2a7cbee6ba72dd53b9efec14e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190463&Signature=BDDTGAEvty4QfmUverXzpm1YJPPbkdXXTqHiEX8P1JTXsac8npk27231y1kuJ8Hy3DQxogumhLt5tn-rT3aXl28F1ka9FKH3ulPiQwuoJ5KxlKyJ9mBuW57o~HUWD3widfZfvYkDRxu0NNWb1xfGZipkqW2HeixheSUlN7ztxiUcImpasv4VA5qSfB7oYhMmd49T2UDzMzdVXM2mYd5jE9syb6LddOYMmJbLjzu00dHW6SXjuYWnujP4d75fpbhT~j3bVD7OtYyuK0nfoGwCpKRmXxbqY~~eZuapyIJXiQg48EEuAGXY8Sto0QoBKQyMY7DIbLIUIeKrZTU5XxwITQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pomona Unified School District Board of Education voted Jan. 15 to authorize the superintendent to approve individualized reductions in graduation requirements for students enrolled in the district’s alternative education programs for the graduating class of 2025.

The resolution, presented as Resolution No. 15, directs the superintendent or designee to evaluate and approve modifications to graduation pathways at Park West and Vejar continuation schools so that qualifying students can graduate under an individualized assessment aligned with California Department of Education guidelines. The board approved the measure in a recorded vote: the motion passed with three votes in favor and two abstentions.

District staff said the change responds to a small cohort of students who entered alternative programs behind on credits and would benefit from a tailored sequence of courses. Staff noted that the State of California’s minimum high‑school credit requirement is 130 credits; Pomona Unified’s comprehensive diploma policy has historically required more — generally 220 credits for comprehensive sites. Under the authorized pathway, students at eligible alternative sites could complete a reduced 180‑credit pathway while meeting the state minimum and other academic requirements set by the district’s individualized assessment process.

Presenters said the change is explicitly limited to the class of 2025 seniors at the specified alternative education sites and is intended to align Pomona’s continuation‑site options with practices used in other California districts. Staff described how counselors would evaluate students’ prior coursework, program identifiers (for example, foster youth), and available instructional sequences (quarterly schedules, summer school) to determine whether an individual student meets the criteria for the reduced pathway.

Board members asked how the policy applies to students who finish in December, whether the reduced pathway affects college or military eligibility and whether pandemic disruption motivated the change. Staff said the resolution applies to the current class of 2025; students who complete requirements in a later December would typically be part of the following school year’s graduating class. Staff reiterated that graduates from the reduced pathway receive an earned high‑school diploma and are eligible for postsecondary options, and they said pandemic disruptions were a factor in the district’s review of graduation pathways.

The resolution passed after discussion and clarifying questions about eligibility and implementation. Staff and board members also discussed plans to examine broader district graduation requirements in future policy work.","The board authorized the superintendent to approve reduced graduation requirements for students in the district’s alternative education programs (Park West and Vejar) for the class of 2025, allowing a pathway aligned to California minimums while keeping most district pathways unchanged.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6386246,"Pomona Unified presents ethnic studies course plan; staff to return for board readings before March vote",138,1572500,1710660,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2118318-3c473d44db68d84fd32f45e96ad1d0b9&start=1572&end=1710","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2118318-3c473d44db68d84fd32f45e96ad1d0b9/thumbnail_1572500.jpg","/articles/6386246/California/Pomona-Unified-presents-ethnic-studies-course-plan-staff-to-return-for-board-readings-before-March-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6386246-ad86de3d32f4c30c1184746736bed4a2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190463&Signature=HOzhGnG1XkMVypLWovF3svx2RRWTjkt9PBN0S~XVoRo809V1j2MaNYYelOPi0rkgUVDzVJJBDw~PQelKS-5c1BHD~ep35Qfy7EEvChThDHT-84Iw9-cidc1cVdKPxmwPYElkCggZauQlLJm6oQusBNOTzDPo9mODKK2SBYHtImZuSF8YvX5OD9eMDa-M0Qtn~5AeSp4V~MQGJl74oy5EDhx3P5bKd15~3MBwPa8HwoS8zhTSCu7zLa~25rtFh1mwiVxeJgEdSeqjq~5tjXXLtnNSSAuwzOKlco2hCI58nRJ-lTCS~4pmOn1omYnxmB9ldePz66IOErVa1nzNvQD-gQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pomona Unified School District staff presented a yearlong ethnic studies course at the Jan. 15 board meeting and said they will return for a first read at the next board meeting and for a second read in March ahead of implementation in 2025–26.

The course, developed by secondary history and social science teachers and supported by a district task force of educators and community experts, follows the California Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum and is intended to satisfy the AB 101 mandate that California high school graduates of the 2029–30 class complete an ethnic studies course. Teachers used a thematic approach, with units on the discipline of ethnic studies; histories of four historically excluded groups; systems of power; social movements of the 1960s–70s; identity; and a service‑learning capstone.

District staff said the course will use two primary young‑reader texts — A Different Mirror for Young People (Ronald Takaki) and Howard Zinn’s A Young People’s History of the United States — plus supplemental readings covering Indigenous history, African American history, Asian American and Latino narratives, local history (including material on Ignacio López), and LGBTQ perspectives. The district intends to offer the course to all students beginning in 2025–26 and to provide robust professional learning for teachers before rollout.

Frank Salcedo Fierro, identified in the presentation as a district teacher specialist who helped develop the course, described the six instructional units and said teachers preferred placing the identity unit near the end of the year so students first learn histories and perspectives before reflecting on their own multifaceted identities. He said the service‑learning capstone is intended to give students time during a yearlong course to partner with community organizations and pursue projects that could qualify for the state’s Seal of Civic Engagement.

Presenters noted the course is a “living document” and said the supplemental resource list will be continually updated based on public input. The district held three public hearings — in the boardroom, at Gary High School and on Zoom — and staff said they incorporated feedback, including requests to add materials addressing antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Middle Eastern perspectives as well as additional local history.

Members of the ethnic studies task force and local academics spoke during public comment in support of the plan and asked the board to ensure the course includes shared‑experience lessons, critical‑thinking instruction and inter‑ethnic bridge‑building activities. Task force members and presenters said teachers examined other districts’ courses and the state model as part of course design.

District staff said the presentation is informational; the administrative plan calls for a formal first read at the board’s next meeting and a second read in March to allow additional public review and finalization of supplemental materials.","District staff presented a yearlong ethnic studies course designed to meet California Assembly Bill 101 requirements, outlined a unit-by-unit syllabus and primary texts, and set a timeline for local review and board readings before a March vote.","actionData","errors"]

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