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\"This past summer during the extended school year, we noticed that the STAR camp ended, like, a week and a half before the extended school year did,\" Sam said, adding the difference in schedules forced parents to rearrange work and childcare plans.

Sam said he asked STAR staff why the program ended earlier and was told the district had not invited the program to be onsite after that date. \"That was a hardship for us,\" he said.

Board staff responded that the district will follow up and contact Sam directly. A staff member asked Sam to leave contact information so the district could explain what happened and help families plan.

Watchdogs volunteer program

Sam also asked about the status of the Watchdogs program (described in the meeting as a \"dads of great students\" volunteer program) that had been active previously but was placed on hold. The parent said he repeatedly inquired last year and did not receive a clear timeline for resuming the program.

A board member and district staff acknowledged the program had been paused and said they were not certain whether it would immediately resume but that staff would provide information to Sam about Watchdogs when they follow up.

Why it matters: The scheduling discrepancy between an external summer program and the district's ESY services affected working families' childcare plans. The Watchdogs program is a parent-volunteer initiative that some families rely on for school support and engagement.

What's next

District staff asked Sam to provide contact information on the public-comment sign-in so staff could follow up and explain the circumstances around STAR scheduling and the status of Watchdogs. The board did not take formal action on either issue during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hermosa Beach School Board Meeting - August 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A Hermosa Beach parent told the board the STAR summer camp ended earlier than the district's extended school year sessions, creating childcare gaps for families; the parent also asked whether the Watchdogs volunteer program (dads and caregivers volunteering at schools) will return.","taxTitle","Hermosa Beach City, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",71860,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6499762,"Superintendent reports bond sale savings, enrollment growth and summer facilities work",210,4891000,5101000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5579976-cbc2b6b44e6d91d7b4d753cdc71393bd&start=4891&end=5101","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5579976-cbc2b6b44e6d91d7b4d753cdc71393bd/thumbnail_4891000.jpg","/articles/6499762/Hermosa-Beach-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Superintendent-reports-bond-sale-savings-enrollment-growth-and-summer-facilities-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6499762-22ed5dd079dc80a42418dc8707036fae/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146463&Signature=fI~Zcc73j5z4er4yf80Z500LeQiJGOyN-1p4DeEZ1xTPjiVPr1PSgtREVFVcBWfP3GbTbn6EtJI7Xo7bVmxVn~JcWq8V9HM02JeIsqAbuXKIOsMpPhqlumXA9D8rM40sEsyEd6N27bUMDtdZ68RfQspyggQcj8uWWbm2v0uBsnhpoV1H8Hw~I-vNNfrDSpz0m9bvF9dMgVtYck259e3zKHi3EQqajts1ZSFLse3IjCPxjKHQZvnkOat9s-Ta83TYoj0e7FA8QHbyc-pZaw2GWu5FYN39Ci-ajafFGn1992EKmEoaLxvNNEFZCUrT22lklUcTZ0UVYmvBBn4NiT-x1w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dr. Wilds, the district superintendent, told the Hermosa Beach City School District Board the district completed a bond sale last week that resulted in lower-than-expected interest rates and an estimated savings of nearly $3 million in interest costs over the life of the bonds.

The superintendent said the timing of the sale and the absence of competing California bond sales helped secure a favorable rate. \"We were able to save, the citizens of the taxpayers in Hermosa Beach almost close to $3,000,000 over the life of the of the bond,\" Dr. Wilds said.

Why it matters: Lower interest costs on the general obligation bond free up future district funds and reduce the long-term borrowing cost for capital projects funded by Measure HB. The superintendent also framed the district's operational readiness heading into the school year.

Enrollment and programming

Dr. Wilds reported a year-over-year enrollment increase of about 5 percent and said the district now has topped 1,500 students. \"We have topped 1,500. Yes. That's a big milestone number for us in Hermosa Beach,\" she said. Board members asked about funding implications; the superintendent provided a rough per-pupil estimate and said staff would monitor attendance and wait lists on the first day of school and again after the first 10 days.

Facilities and summer work

The superintendent described several facilities projects completed over the summer: replacement and commissioning of HVAC units (including a 10-ton unit installed with crane assistance), new storage solutions at Hermosa Vista, reconfiguration of lunch tables at Hermosa View to ease student movement, and garden maintenance that left campus gardens ready for harvest.

Special education and services

Dr. Wilds reminded the board that Extended School Year (ESY) services — \"ESY is for our students, our neurodivergent students, our students with disabilities\" — are legally required and that the district provides 20 days of ESY services to prevent regression.

Funding, volunteers and community partners

The superintendent thanked internal and external partners by name or group: district staff and maintenance crews, the Hermosa Beach Educators Association (HBEA), Hermosa Beach Education Foundation (HBEF) which reported record fundraising, and the Beach Cities Health District for garden support. She said a district flyer will be mailed to all Hermosa residents with updates and a link to the district website.

What's next

Board members expressed congratulations for the enrollment milestone and thanked staff for summer work. The superintendent said the district will continue close monitoring of enrollment and operations as the school year begins.","Superintendent Dr. Wilds reported the district sold bonds at a favorable rate that she said will save nearly $3 million over the life of the bonds, enrollment rose more than 5% to top 1,500 students, and facilities work this summer included HVAC installations and classroom storage improvements.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6499767,"Hermosa Beach City School Board approves routine personnel, contracts and small change order; reports closed-session severance agreement",151,5332000,5483000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5579976-cbc2b6b44e6d91d7b4d753cdc71393bd&start=5332&end=5483","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5579976-cbc2b6b44e6d91d7b4d753cdc71393bd/thumbnail_5332000.jpg","/articles/6499767/Hermosa-Beach-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Hermosa-Beach-City-School-Board-approves-routine-personnel-contracts-and-small-change-order-reports-closed-session-severance-agreement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6499767-d7da8279421f20b3706fe09991f2a9d8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146463&Signature=OPryRr2AoAkUFdsWIUXrPgn6WGagBkzT3YsZbW6ggLJD-vqyQpcUfHokv-cgOqa0KTou3MOgIol9aJKHazZqtGgmXh6OdFf0GeOrIipUfSan~o920PC6nyyzx0YsRYS3FtEb0~4-RQjaZPoqiKL6UmnktlADY4a-MkKyuDRTsy4-5BXyzIrN62Y~R-4kr8RzpwoYcVKYRVu3LJG-rEtEHdnasKt1pAfwFJyHTXQJUpJk7hGG1sl~Q5b5Os8QO6gBYbUorP6Oz2JUEY7lBRGlDm5~FbHExeoY0c6pm6qhZbQtzYlqB4YTqFJBsIgfmbTcYaR~AEX20DBFHvm9AhDdZw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hermosa Beach City School District Board of Education on Monday approved a written resignation agreement reached in closed session and ratified a series of consent and action items, including a short-term staff-augmentation agreement for technology services and a $1,500.41 change order for HVAC repairs.

The board announced in open session that it had approved a resignation agreement with a confidential employee that included release of claims and a lump-sum severance payment. The board recorded a roll-call vote of four ayes, zero nays and one absence. \"Board member Lanahan voted yes. Board member Cluth, yes. Board member Barrow, yes. Board member Cole, yes,\" the board secretary reported.

Why it matters: The closed-session report shows the district finalized terms to end an employee relationship with severance and release provisions. The open votes on contracts and personnel set short-term technology staffing and finalized several ordinary operational items for the coming school year.

Key actions and outcomes

- Resignation agreement (closed session): Approved. Roll-call recorded 4 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Notes: agreement includes release of claims and a lump-sum severance payment; written agreement to be kept on file at the district office. (Reported out from closed session.)

- Revision to board meeting dates (agenda item 11.1): Approved. The district moved two regularly scheduled meetings in February and April to avoid conflicts with school calendar holidays; staff confirmed city facility availability.

- Consultant agreement, NWN (staff augmentation for CTO-level services, agenda item 11.2): Ratified. Agreement limited to not exceed three months to provide strategic oversight, planning for a comprehensive technology plan, cybersecurity recommendations and campus-safety technology planning tied to Measure HB general obligation bond funds.

- Revised Director of Technology job description and salary schedule (agenda item 11.3): Approved. District staff said the revision clarifies cybersecurity responsibilities and aligns salary with comparable districts to aid recruitment and retention.

- Consultant agreement for psychological services with Dr. Nelken (business item): Approved. Agreement authorizes independent psychological evaluation services for the district.

- Retrofit Technology LLC change order (agenda item 11.5): Approved. Change order in the amount of $1,500.41 to replace a damaged controller in the HVAC unit serving Room 21 at Valley Elementary; staff said the damage was discovered during replacement work.

All of the open-session votes were called with \"All in favor? Aye,\" and the board recorded unanimous approval among the four members present for each open-item vote.

Board procedure and next steps

The board indicated first readings of many updated policies and administrative regulations will return for formal adoption at the next meeting. The district staff said finalized written agreements and procurement documents will be filed in the district office as required.

","The Hermosa Beach City School District Board approved a confidential resignation agreement in closed session and ratified several consent and action items on routine contracts, meeting-date changes, staffing and a $1,500.41 HVAC change order at its meeting. Votes were unanimous among the four members present.","actionData","errors"]

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