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Board approves tentative agreement with Coachella Valley Teachers Association
Summary
The Coachella Valley Unified School District board approved a tentative labor agreement with the Coachella Valley Teachers Association dated June 5, 2025; the vote included one recorded 'no' vote.
The Coachella Valley Unified School District Board of Education on July 24 approved a tentative agreement with the Coachella Valley Teachers Association dated June 5, 2025.
Dr. Monica Makowicz presented the item under human resources. Trustees voted by roll call; Trustee Joey Acuna recorded a “no” vote while other trustees voted “aye,” and the agreement passed.
Why it matters: Tentative agreements govern pay, working conditions and other contract terms for certificated staff and must be ratified or implemented by the district following board approval. The board recorded no extended public discussion before the vote.
Roll-call voting was conducted after a motion to approve and a second. The clerk read the votes: Trustee Acuna voted no; Trustee Cortez (recorded as “Tortez” in the transcript) voted aye; Trustee Arredondo voted aye; Trustee Garcia voted aye; other trustees voted aye as recorded.
Next steps: With board approval of the tentative agreement dated June 5, 2025, the district will follow administrative steps required to implement the agreed terms.
