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Torrance Unified board approves ICO appointments, new courses and youth programs; several consent items carried
Summary
Trustees appointed two Independent Citizens Oversight Committee members, approved new high‑school CTE and adult‑education courses, and authorized participation in a police‑led middle‑school leadership program. Multiple consent items were approved after several items were pulled for discussion.
At its public meeting, the Torrance Unified School District board carried multiple action items by motion and voice vote.
Appointments and oversight: Trustees approved two appointments to the district’s Independent Citizens Oversight Committee (ICO) to provide bond‑expenditure oversight. The board announced the appointment of Dr. Clarence Montlero (representing a Torrance business organization and a parent/PTO member) and Mr. John Dearling; the motion carried during open session.
Curriculum and workforce development: The board approved new high‑school course outlines, including advanced music production and a video‑game design concentrator course in the CTE information and communication technologies pathway. Trustees also approved new Torrance Adult School course outlines for workforce programs such as school security guard, logistics/warehouse basics (including forklift operator), registered behavioral technician, and custodial/grounds worker certificates.
Youth and community programs: Board members approved middle‑school participation in the John J. New Leadership Academy offered in partnership with Torrance Community Counseling and the Torrance Police Department, a six‑week program that aims to foster self‑esteem, empathy and teamwork.
Consent agenda: Trustees pulled several items for discussion (14.7, 15.3, 17.7, 17.9 and 17.24) but approved the remaining consent agenda items; the pulled items listed above were later addressed and approved by motion. Where the transcript recorded votes, the chair announced motions carried; no roll‑call tallies were published verbatim in the open transcript.
The board moved to adjourn into closed session after member reports and recognition remarks.
