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Votes at a glance: actions approved by Hermosa Beach board
Summary
The board approved the consent agenda and a series of action items including a bond resolution authorizing Series A, Measure HV project prioritization, adoption of a reading screener, PBIS and after‑school contracts, staffing changes and related administrative resolutions. All recorded votes were carried by voice vote ('Aye').
During the meeting, the Hermosa Beach City School District Board approved a number of consent and action items. The items below summarize the formal actions recorded on the agenda and the outcome of each vote.
Votes at a glance
- Consent agenda: Approved (motion and second recorded; voice vote “Aye”). Items included routine contracts and personnel items on the consent calendar.
- Resolution authorizing issuance of Series A Measure HV bonds (resolution No. 21:24/25): Approved (voice vote “Aye”; mover Board member Maggie; second Board member Kathy). See the Measure HV article for details on project prioritization and bond sale timing.
- Measure HV project prioritization list (series 1–3): Approved (voice vote “Aye”).
- Governance calendar 2025–26: Approved (voice vote “Aye”); board requested calendar include reminders for other plan cycles (e.g., technology plan, California Distinguished timelines).
- Adoption of risk‑of‑reading‑difficulties screener (SB 114): Approved (mClass/DIBELS); board authorized staff to negotiate contract and implement training and parent outreach.
- PBIS contract with Los Angeles County Office of Education (expanded districtwide support): Approved (voice vote “Aye”).
- Consultant agreement: School leadership mentorship services with Sandy Skora (mentorship/coaching for principals): Approved (voice vote “Aye”; not to exceed $8,000 per assigned leader as presented).
- STAR Education before/after‑school enrichment (ELOP-aligned): Approved (voice vote “Aye”); STAR will pay district janitorial contributions for program use of facilities as agreed.
- Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) — Technology & Innovation job description (funded/posted with HBEF support): Approved (voice vote “Aye”).
- Classified job descriptions and salary schedule adjustments (site supervisor and lead preschool teacher; preschool alignment): Approved (voice vote “Aye”).
- Occupational therapist job description update and other posted personnel items: Approved (voice vote “Aye”).
- Declaration of needs for fully qualified educators (yearly filing): Approved (voice vote “Aye”).
All recorded votes at the meeting were carried by the present board members (Van Landingham; Bovey Lamonica; Clerk Barrow; President Cole) with one member absent; no 'no' votes or abstentions were recorded on the items summarized here.
