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Lennox board approves consent agenda, classified salary schedule and initial bargaining proposals
Summary
Trustees approved routine and administrative items including the agenda, minutes, a revised classified salary schedule, initial bargaining proposals with unions and multiple consent‑agenda items; they also authorized design work for a Jefferson Elementary stage upgrade and accepted several program and grant items.
The Lennox Board of Trustees approved a range of routine and administrative items at the meeting, including consent‑agenda purchases, a revised classified salary schedule and initial bargaining proposals from district and employee associations.
Trustees first approved the meeting agenda by motion (moved by Marisol Cruz; second by Angeles Gonzales) and then adopted minutes from the March 11 regular and March 15 special meetings. The board voted to approve a revised classified salary schedule intended to keep hourly and monthly pay competitive; staff presented the schedule with both monthly ranges and hourly equivalents for clarity.
On labor negotiations, the board approved the district's initial proposal for 2025–26 contract negotiations with the Lennox Teachers Association and also accepted the Lennox Secure Association's initial proposal to the district; both items were presented as the start of formal bargaining and will move to the negotiation table. Trustees also approved the Williams third‑quarter uniform‑complaint report, which staff said showed no complaints filed during the January–March quarter.
In facilities and contracts, the board authorized the district to proceed with design work for the Jefferson Elementary stage upgrade. Staff said the project required compliance with California public‑works procurement rules (CUPCCAA/CUPA-style procedures) and that PBK was the design proposer selected after solicitation of bids.
Other approvals included routine purchase orders and vendor ratifications for school events, approval of various instructional‑services travel and partnerships (including AVID-related activities and a partnership with Cal State Dominguez Hills to provide campus tutors), and acceptance of several grants and community partnership funds. The board approved authorizations for expanded‑learning conference travel and ratified vendor agreements for community events and school celebrations.
Votes at a glance - Approval of tonight's agenda — motion moved by Marisol Cruz; second by Angeles Gonzales; outcome: approved (unanimous among members present). - Adoption of minutes (March 11 regular; March 15 special) — outcome: approved. - Revised classified salary schedule — outcome: approved; board discussed competitiveness vs. neighboring districts. - District initial proposal for 2025–26 negotiations with Lennox Teachers Association — outcome: approved (board authorized submission). - Lennox Secure Association initial proposal to district — outcome: approved (board authorized receipt/submission). - Williams third‑quarter uniform complaint report (01/01/2025–03/31/2025) — outcome: accepted; staff reported no complaints filed. - Authorization to proceed with design services (Jefferson Elementary stage) — outcome: approved; PBK selected to provide architectural design services. - Multiple consent‑agenda purchase orders, vendor ratifications and program travel (AVID training, expanded learning travel, community brunch/catering for staff-recognition events, and grant-funded community events) — outcome: approved.
Trustees and staff said these approvals support operational continuity, staff recruitment and retention, instructional partnerships and facility improvements. Several trustees emphasized the need to continue monitoring costs and to use outside grants or partnerships where possible for larger capital or promotional projects.
