Hermosa Beach City School District board approves budget, facilities orders and employment contract; closed‑session resignation agreement reported

At a Dec. 11 public meeting, the Hermosa Beach City School District Governing Board reported one closed‑session action and approved multiple routine financial, procurement and personnel items to keep district operations on schedule.

In closed session the board approved a resignation agreement with a certificated employee that provides for resignation, a release of claims and a lump‑sum severance payment; the board said a written agreement is available for public inspection on request. The board then returned to open session and took several votes to certify budgets and authorize purchases and contracts.

The board certified its first interim budget report for the 2024–25 fiscal year, a required accounting step that signals the district expects to meet its financial obligations for the current and subsequent two years. Trustees then approved technical budget revisions reflected in the first interim. The board approved a multi‑year consumable purchase of the Fundations (Wilson Language) curriculum using one‑time learning recovery funds and ratified several facilities purchases and a small change order for additional cabinetry at Valley School’s multipurpose room.

On personnel, trustees approved a new contract of employment for Paula Montalvo as chief business officer, setting salary, benefits and an effective contract term beginning in January. Board members described the action as part of normal personnel management.

Votes at a glance - Closed‑session resignation agreement (certificated employee): Approved by roll call. The board reported a unanimous vote in closed session and stated the written agreement is available for public inspection. - First interim budget certification (2024–25): Motion carried (unanimous; recorded “Aye”). - 2024–25 first‑interim budget revisions: Motion carried (unanimous; recorded “Aye”). - Purchase of Fundations/Wilson Language consumables (TK–3) funded from Learning Recovery/Emergency block grant: Motion carried (unanimous; recorded “Aye”). - Adoption of California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA) procedures and cabinet installation at Hermosa Vista and Hermosa View schools: Motion carried (unanimous; recorded “Aye”). - CMAS change order for omitted cabinetry at Hermosa Valley School multipurpose space (additional $13,067): Motion carried (unanimous; recorded “Aye”). - Employment contract for chief business officer (Paula Montalvo): Motion carried (unanimous; recorded “Aye”).

Board members made the routine approvals without substantive debate; each motion passed by voice vote with all members present recorded as voting in favor. The board’s actions primarily update procurement and budget items and formalize an administrative employment contract. More detail, including the closed‑session agreement text, is available in the district office upon request as the board noted.

Ending The board scheduled its organizational meeting for the next week in accordance with California Education Code timing for post‑election reorganization. Trustees also noted routine administrative follow‑ups: inventory storage for curriculum materials and next steps for implementing facilities work.