Votes at a glance: RBUSD board actions on Aug. 8, 2024

At its Aug. 8 meeting the Redondo Beach Unified School District board recorded several formal actions and voice votes on routine and policy items.

Approved by the board: - General consent (items 10.1–10.3): approved by voice vote (motion recorded as passing 5–0). - Action item 12.1: architectural services to design permanent modular restrooms at Madison and Washington elementary schools (motion moved and advanced in discussion; board proceeded to voice approval). - Action item 12.2: contract award to Pacific West Energy Solutions (up to $6,000,000 contingency tied to CalSHAPE funding); board approved by voice vote. - Action item 12.3: adoption of new psychology textbooks for grades 9–12; board approved by voice vote. - Action item 12.4: revised declaration of need for fully qualified educators for the 2024–25 school year (permits to hire teachers needing EL authorization); motion passed 5–0. - Resolution R24-25: motion to consolidate board elections with the City of Redondo Beach municipal elections, amended to correct recitals and seat language; approved as amended (vote recorded 4–1).

Notable vote details: The board recorded student advisory votes during roll calls; several items included clarifying discussion before approval. For Resolution R24-25 trustees moved to amend language clarifying seat counts and the district's charter reference prior to approval; one trustee voted no on the final motion.

Next steps: Staff will monitor any city billing related to a proposed charter amendment (Article 16) and return to the board for a future agenda item if the city charges the district for ballot costs.