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Monrovia Unified board approves interim principals, cameras project completion, field trip and labor MOU
Summary
The board unanimously approved interim appointments at Clifton Middle School, accepted completion of the districtwide security cameras and vaping sensors project, approved an overnight engineering field trip for Monrovia High students, adopted an MOU to create an instructional aide TK position, and passed a layoff/rehire resolution and multiple regional appointments.
At its meeting, the Monrovia Unified Board of Education approved a slate of administrative and operational items, including personnel appointments, facilities items and agreements.
Personnel and appointments: The board reported a 5‑0 closed‑session vote to appoint Ashley Leone as interim principal and Bridal Ramirez Morales as interim assistant principal at Clifton Middle School. The board also elected and appointed district representatives to multiple regional organizations and standing committees, approving the slate by unanimous vote.
Facilities and contracts: The board accepted the notice of completion for the districtwide security cameras and vaping sensors project completed by NIC Partners, authorized filing the notice with the county recorder and discussed next steps for verification by the citizen oversight committee. Staff confirmed the equipment is installed and operating to satisfaction.
Programs and student opportunities: The board approved an overnight field trip for Monrovia High School Project Lead The Way engineering students to visit Fresno State and tour a high‑speed rail construction site in February 2025; members praised the hands‑on exposure to engineering careers.
Labor and policy items: The board approved a memorandum of understanding with CSEA to create an instructional aide position for transitional kindergarten and approved Resolution 24‑25‑15 establishing the criteria for order of layoff and reemployment for certificated staff with identical hire dates. All motions reported in these items passed on roll call votes, each recorded 5–0.
Recognition and operations: Board members and the superintendent praised employees and community volunteers for emergency response after recent wind/fire damage in the San Gabriel Valley, noting maintenance and custodial staff secured campuses and that food services prepared and distributed more than 7,000 meals to families affected by power outages and fires.
Next steps and follow up: A board member requested a future agenda item to examine camera access and use — including how external vendors or service providers interact with footage and response procedures — which the board agreed to schedule. The board closed by announcing upcoming meeting dates and routine calendar items.
