Beaumont Unified board accepts settlements, approves dismissal and suspension of employee

The Beaumont Unified School District Board reported out of closed session on Nov. 18 that it accepted settlement proposals and approved the dismissal and immediate suspension of a district employee.

Dr. Lance Sylvester, the board clerk, told trustees the board voted in closed session to accept settlement proposals with release of claims for two matters (claim numbers listed in the agenda). Each settlement acceptance was reported with a 4‑aye, 1‑absent vote. On item 5.7, regarding public employee discipline, dismissal and release, the clerk reported the motion to approve dismissal and immediate suspension of employee number 331801 passed with a 3‑aye, 2‑absent vote. The clerk did not provide settlement terms or additional personnel details in open session.

The clerk said the closed-session items were considered pursuant to Government Code section 54957 for public employee discipline and related closed‑session authority. The board did not discuss additional specifics in open session; motions and vote tallies were announced as required by law.

Votes at a glance

- Item 5.2 (settlement acceptance, claim 202324-09): accepted; reported vote 4 ayes, 1 absent (reported by clerk). - Item 5.3 (settlement acceptance, claim 202324-08): accepted; reported vote 4 ayes, 1 absent (reported by clerk). - Item 5.7 (public employee discipline/dismissal, employee #331801): approved dismissal and immediate suspension; reported vote 3 ayes, 2 absent (reported by clerk).

The board did not disclose settlement amounts or personnel details beyond the employee number in the public report. The meeting proceeded to other agenda items after the clerk’s report.