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Board approves final change order for Toledo retaining wall and new CDC lead position; appoints special‑education specialist
Summary
The Redondo Beach Unified board unanimously approved a final change order for the Toledo retaining wall, approved a new lead program specialist classification for the Child Development Center, and announced the appointment of Ruben Chavez as special education program specialist.
At its Aug. 12 meeting the Redondo Beach Unified School District Board of Education approved three personnel and facilities actions: a personnel appointment announced after closed session, a final construction change order for a retaining‑wall project, and the creation of a new lead program specialist position for the district’s Child Development Center.
The board announced the appointment of Ruben Chavez as a special education program specialist in RBUSD, citing his nearly two decades of experience in structured literacy, evidence‑based reading instruction and grant work to expand literacy training. The board reported the appointment was approved unanimously.
On facilities, trustees approved a change order request for the Toledo retaining wall project submitted by MPI Contracting Services. Dr. Albert told the board the wall is complete and the campus playground is being slurry sealed so the site can be returned to student use when classes resume. The motion was seconded and passed by voice vote.
On human resources, Dr. Stephanie described a new lead clerical classification for the Child Development Center designed as a promotional pathway and to handle more complex duties. Trustees voted to approve the job description and classification after the discussion; the item passed by voice vote.
The meeting record did not include detailed mover/second names or a roll‑call tally; the clerk recorded voice votes with the student advisory vote called in several instances. The board did not attach dollar amounts for the Toledo change order in the public discussion; the superintendent characterized it as “hopefully our final change order” for the project and said work was completed over the summer.
Next steps: the board will reflect the approved job classification in HR materials and proceed with filling the position through the district’s hiring processes, and the district will finalize construction closeout tasks for the Toledo site.
