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Beaumont Unified celebrates Academic Decathlon win; teachers' union flags staff 'overwhelmed' in engagement survey
Summary
Trustees and staff praised Beaumont High's county Academic Decathlon win and outlined upcoming district events; Julio Martinez of the teachers association told the board a staff LCAP engagement survey frequently used the word 'overwhelmed,' urging balance and continued collaboration.
Trustees and district leaders used the Feb. 10 meeting to honor student achievement and surface staff concerns. Ray 'Coach' Curtis, a Riverside County board trustee, and multiple board members congratulated Beaumont High School for winning the Riverside County Academic Decathlon and encouraged the team ahead of the state competition.
"It is my pleasure here tonight to offer my congratulations for the academic decathlon championship at Beaumont High School," said Ray 'Coach' Curtis, who also offered help with the district's bond issue and community support ahead of the state event.
Superintendent Maizka Keish reviewed upcoming district calendar items, recognitions and fundraising plans, including a district spelling bee, Black History Month events, the CTE showcase and the BEST foundation gala. Keish noted the decathlon team will represent the county at the state level in March 2026.
In the reports section, Julio Martinez of the Beaumont Teachers Association highlighted results from the district's LCAP staff engagement survey and said the word cloud included strong signals of staff strain. "There's a word that sticks out quite a bit, and that's the word overwhelmed," Martinez said, urging the board to consider workload balance and to sustain collaborative forums for staff.
Board members also praised the CTE showcase and local program investments. Trustee Melissa Williamson cited district CTE numbers — 12 pathways across seven industry sectors — and referenced approximately $11,600,000 in CTE grant funding reported in the presentation since 02/16/17.
What happens next: the district will continue scheduled events and the board will receive administrative and union follow‑up about staff engagement and supports.
