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Votes at a glance: CVUSD board approves settlements, contracts, job descriptions and policies
Summary
At its April 17, 2025 meeting the Coachella Valley Unified School District board approved a closed‑session employee settlement, multiple contracts and resolutions, and several new and revised job descriptions and policies. Several items were approved with no recorded roll-call tallies in the public minutes.
The Coachella Valley Unified School District governing board on April 17, 2025, approved a closed‑session settlement, awarded or authorized several contracts and resolutions, and adopted multiple personnel job descriptions and board policies. Many routine items were approved on voice votes; the minutes record the outcome though not all roll-call tallies were listed.
Why it matters: The approvals include a monetary settlement announced after closed session, bids and procurements that affect district operations, and new or revised job descriptions and policies that change administrative staffing and program rules.
Key votes and outcomes
- Closed‑session settlement for employee 2025/10‑682: Approved for $12,329.56. Motion by Board member Jesus Gonzales; second by Board member Arredondo. Motion carried 5–2; the no votes were Board member Joey Acuna Jr. and Board clerk Valerie Garcia. The settlement was announced when the board returned to open session.
- Head Start grant application 2025–26 (subaward renewal with Riverside County Superintendent of Schools): Approved (motion and second recorded; vote recorded as approved by the board minutes).
- Amendment to previously awarded contract (RFP 9521‑22, E‑Rate FY22 Category 2 internal connections): Approved (motion and second recorded; minutes indicate passage).
- Resolution 2025‑47: Authorization for the purchase of information technology goods and services with McLeod Technologies: Adopted (motion carried).
- Authorization to purchase and install additional preschool play equipment at Coral Mountain Academy, Mecca Elementary and Seaview Elementary to meet state regulations: Approved (motion carried).
- Settlement agreement with Samsera, Inc. (business services): Approved (motion and second recorded; minutes indicate passage).
- Resolution 2025‑52: Remuneration for a trustee absence (added item 9.5): Approved. One abstention was recorded; the trustee who moved the item stated she would abstain, and the motion passed with one abstention.
- Human resources actions: Multiple job descriptions and policy adoptions were approved, including: • New job description: Coordinator, Title IX and Compliance — approved. • New job description: Purchasing and Warehouse Supervisor (replacing a construction analyst role) — approved. • Revised job descriptions: Principal and Assistant Principal; Continuation High School Principal — approved. • New job description: Migrant Outreach Teacher — approved. • Policy adoptions/revisions: BP/AR 4119.24/4219.24/4319.24 (adult‑student interaction), BP/AR 5145.13 (response to immigration enforcement), BP/AR 6158 (independent study) — all approved.
- Consent calendar: The consent calendar was approved after pulling one item for comment; item 14.14 was discussed and then approved.
Notes on voting records
- Only a few items carried explicit roll‑call details in the meeting minutes. The closed‑session employee settlement was recorded with a 5–2 tally and named dissenting members. The remuneration resolution (2025‑52) was approved with one recorded abstention; the trustee who moved the item stated she would abstain. For other routine items the minutes record the motion, second and that the motion carried, without a full roll‑call tally in the public record.
Ending
Board members indicated they will continue work on budget and staffing issues in follow‑up meetings; several policy and staffing changes will take effect per the district’s administrative timelines.
