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Votes at a glance: Board approves K–2 screener, facility painting contract, EPA resolution and personnel agreements
Summary
The board approved several consent and action items including adoption of the recommended K–2 reading difficulty screener (Amira), a Marengo campus painting contract, Education Protection Account (EPA) resolution and extensions of several employment agreements. All listed actions were approved by unanimous recorded vote.
The South Pasadena Unified School District Board of Education took action on multiple agenda items during the meeting. Key approvals included adoption of the recommended K–2 reading difficulty screener, a facilities contract, a constitutionally required EPA resolution and several personnel agreement extensions. All items listed below were approved by roll call.
Votes at a glance
- 9.01 — Adopt K–2 reading difficulty screener (Amira): motion approved by roll call (Ayes: Miss Adams; Dr. Kipke; Dr. Martinez Miller; Mr. Raub; Miss Davis). The district said a committee of K–2 teachers piloted state‑approved screeners and recommended Amira.
- 9.02 — Award painting contract for Marengo campus (Astro Painting, $99,000): approved by roll call (Ayes: same board members). Work scheduled for summer construction window.
- 9.03 — Resolution 2024‑25‑15: Use of Education Protection Account funds for 2025‑26 (EPA funds to be used for teacher salaries): adopted (Ayes: unanimous roll call).
- 9.04 — Approval of new and revised board policies (as posted): adopted.
- 9.05 — Supplemental agreement with Play On Sports (additional camera/streaming coverage at athletic facilities; Booster Club reimbursement): approved.
- 9.06 — Certification of authorized signatures for District (for incoming officials): approved.
- 9.07 — Amendment/1‑year extension: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources employment agreement: approved.
- 9.08 — Amendment/1‑year extension: Assistant Superintendent of Business Services employment agreement: approved.
- 9.09 — Amendment/1‑year extension: Associate Superintendent of Instructional Services employment agreement: approved.
Why it matters: The votes implement committee recommendations (screening and curriculum planning), maintain facilities and ensure continuity in district leadership during a period of fiscal pressure. The EPA resolution allocates constitutionally protected funding toward teacher salaries as required by the state.
