Votes at a glance: key motions approved by Beverly Hills Unified on June 10, 2025
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Summary
The board approved multiple routine and contract items on June 10, including the consent calendar (with items pulled for discussion), a MOU for BHEA president release time, amendments to property and casualty agreements, award of camera‑infrastructure work, and Swinerton contract amendment tied to Grand Lawn sequencing.
The Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education voted on a number of consent and action items at its June 10 meeting. The most consequential votes are summarized below.
- Consent calendar: The board approved the consent calendar as amended (several items were pulled for discussion). A number of routine personnel, purchase order and fiscal routine items were approved.
- Memorandum of Understanding with BHEA: The board approved a memorandum of understanding with the Beverly Hills Education Association regarding use of a CTA release grant for president release time for 2025–26 (state association reimbursements). The motion passed by voice vote.
- Property and casualty agreements (Keenan & Associates): The board approved amendments related to AB 218 coverage (expanded assault/coverage timeline changes) and property/liability claims administration with Keenan & Associates. Staff described this as a renewal and escalation of about 2–3% on typical rates; the board approved the amendments.
- Swinerton amendment #3 / Grand Lawn sequencing: The board approved Amendment No. 3 to the Swinerton contract (a lease‑leaseback amendment tied to schedule/rate language). Staff said the amendment does not change the previously approved guaranteed maximum price but updates the interest/lease payment schedule language required by the delivery method. The board voted to approve the amendment; staff explained the amendment facilitates the contractor handoff and Grand Lawn sequencing.
- Contract award for camera infrastructure and devices installation: The board approved the cabling/infrastructure contract for cameras, vape detectors and PA systems at three campuses (cabling only; cameras to be tied into city systems). The board approved the contract and authorized staff to proceed.
- Graduation requirements policy (BP/AR 6146.1): The board approved an update to high‑school graduation requirements for the Class of 2029, and moved to waive the reading for the item; the board also adopted a clarifying amendment so prior year students (the class of 2028) are not disadvantaged by the change in elective credit counting.
- Parent‑teacher meeting guidelines (AR 5020): After public comment from the Beverly Hills Education Association, the board approved a new administrative regulation clarifying parents’ right to request 1‑on‑1 academic conferences with teachers; the board amended the language to soften a sentence that had read the default would exclude administrators unless exceptional circumstances exist.
Why it matters: The package of votes includes contracts and policy updates that affect construction sequencing, safety infrastructure and school operations. Several items required follow‑up coordination by staff for schedule, documentation, or public posting.
For the full motions, minutes and official vote record, consult the board packet and audio/video archive on the district website.