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Votes at a glance: Lodi Board approves minutes, finance and personnel consent items on Dec. 18, 2024
Summary
At its Dec. 18 meeting the Lodi Board of Education approved meeting minutes, a package of finance items (FB1–FB10), personnel appointments (P1–P6), and other resolutions. Several members abstained on earlier minutes approval; two finance items (FB6 and FB7) drew one no vote but passed as part of the consent block.
The Lodi Board of Education on Dec. 18, 2024, approved a series of routine and consent agenda items, including approval of minutes, finance motions (FB1–FB10), personnel appointments (P1–P6) and other resolutions.
Approval of minutes
Trustees approved the executive-session and regular meeting minutes from Nov. 26, 2024. Several members announced abstentions on the minutes: Miss Acaglia said she would abstain from both the executive and regular meeting minutes; another member also stated an abstention prior to the roll call. The motion to approve the minutes was made during the meeting and carried.
Finance, budget and appropriations (FB1–FB10)
The finance block (FB1–FB10) was moved and seconded as a single consent item (motion by Miss Acaglia; second by Dr. Sima). The board discussed specific finance items: FB6 (acceptance of the audit for the year ended June 30, 2023) and FB7 (award of the bathroom renovation contract at Thomas Jefferson Middle School). Mr. Mastrofilippo voted no on FB6 and FB7 citing concerns about timing and expenditure levels, but both items passed as part of the consent block. The roll call for the finance block recorded the following votes: Miss Acaglia — yes; Mr. Bautista — yes; Mr. LaFranca — yes; Mr. Mastrofilippo — no on FB6 & FB7 (yes/abstain status on other items not specified); Dr. Sima — yes; Miss Cardone — yes.
Personnel (P1–P6)
Personnel items P1–P6 were moved and seconded (motion by Mr. LaFranca; second by Miss Acaglia) and approved by roll call. The board discussed volunteer and assistant coaching positions and clarified that volunteer coaches are board-approved but unpaid; paid assistant positions are posted per contract.
Other items
A block of other resolutions (listed as "other items" on page 9 of the agenda) was moved and seconded and approved by roll call.
Actions (summary)
- Approve executive-session and regular meeting minutes, Nov. 26, 2024. Outcome: approved; abstentions recorded from several members (as announced during meeting). - Approve finance consent block (FB1–FB10), including acceptance of audit (FB6) and award of bathroom renovation contract (FB7). Outcome: approved; Mr. Mastrofilippo recorded no votes on FB6 and FB7. - Approve personnel items (P1–P6). Outcome: approved. - Approve other resolutions on the agenda (page 9). Outcome: approved.
Clarifying details
- Volunteer coaching positions are unpaid and do not get posted; volunteer coaches are board-approved after background checks. Paid assistant positions are posted under the contract and are paid roles. - The motions for the finance block were presented together; specific votes on individual items were recorded only where members indicated no or abstain votes during roll call.
Why this matters
Consent blocks bundle routine business so the board can focus discussion on substantive items; the meeting combined routine approvals with focused discussion on the audit and a capital contract.
What’s next
Administration will carry out approved personnel appointments, finalize contract paperwork for the awarded renovation, and upload the corrective action plan tied to the accepted audit as required by state timelines.
