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Board approves policies, appointments and routine items; votes at a glance
Summary
The Los Alamitos Unified School District Board unanimously approved consent items, agreements and policy updates at its Oct. 9 meeting, including an overnight journalism trip, career and math initiatives, two policy waivers and several appointments.
The Los Alamitos Unified School District Board of Education, meeting Oct. 9, approved a series of consent and action items by unanimous vote.
What passed: The board approved consent items 10A–E, G, H, J, K, M–AG by voice vote. Trustee Hill pulled item 10F for discussion; the board approved an overnight field trip for Los Alamitos High School journalism students to Nashville (Nov. 13–16) where students will attend the JEA National High School Journalism Conference.
Agreements and professional development: The board approved an agreement with Educators Cooperative, Inc. to support the K–12 Career‑Connected Schools initiative (initial participation by Oak and McAuliffe middle schools). The board also approved an amendment to bring the UCLA Mathematics Project on‑site for Jan. 14 professional development for grades 6–12 mathematics teachers, with a focus on AI’s role in differentiation and post‑secondary preparation.
Policy readings and legal updates: The board took a first reading of revised Board Policy 3312 (contracts) to align with SB 1303 (2024), which defines private labor compliance entities and requires conflict‑of‑interest declarations; trustees amended the motion to approve and waive the second reading. The board also approved a new uniform public construction cost accounting policy (KUPA participation) and waived its second reading.
Resolutions and appointments: The board adopted Resolution 2025–26 supporting Red Ribbon Week (roll‑call vote 5–0). The board reappointed David Boyer to the Personnel Commission for a three‑year term (12/01/2025–12/01/2028) and approved three incumbents to the Orange County Committee on School District Organization.
Finance and personnel: The warrants (monthly bills) were approved and the board accepted donations totaling $55,446.86 for the month and $238,207.17 for the school year to date. Classified, certificated and administrative personnel reports reflecting recent changes were approved.
Vote details: Multiple motions were recorded as carrying 5–0. For the Red Ribbon Week resolution, the roll call recorded Trustees Patasani, Hill, Davidson, Forhan and Bragman voting aye.
Why it matters: The approvals move forward district instructional supports (career and math initiatives), establish procurement flexibility for small construction projects, and formalize appointments that affect district personnel and governance processes.
Next steps: Staff will implement agreements, schedule follow‑up reports to the board (including teacher feedback from UCLA facilitation), and continue planning for the PAC renovation noted by the superintendent.
