Board roundup: PVPUSD reports closed‑session settlements, adopts homework and independent‑study rules and awards PV High drainage contract

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District board reported several closed‑session outcomes at its May 14 meeting and adopted multiple policy and administrative changes.

Closed session: The board reported it approved a settlement agreement in a student‑related case and authorized a compromise payment not to exceed $9,000 to resolve an employee underpayment claim; a separate claim (number 2513373) was denied. Roll‑call votes were read in open session.

Policies and regulations: Trustees unanimously approved the administrative regulation on homework and makeup work after staff shared teacher survey feedback and a minor editorial edit. The board opened and closed a public hearing on independent study and approved policy/AR 6158 (independent study). During discussion staff presented data on equity and course scheduling concerns for students participating in independent‑study PE; trustees directed appeals and site‑level cases to educational services for case‑by‑case review.

Contracts: The board authorized a professional services agreement with DLR Group, Inc. to prepare civil and architectural plans to address groundwater infiltration and a failing locker‑room slab at PV High School, including exterior drainage collection and possible sump pump repairs.

Consent: The consent calendar passed as a block with no items pulled; board members also used the reports portion of the meeting to note a broad series of spring events, staff recognitions and community awards.

Votes were recorded publicly on each item and summarized by the board at the meeting’s conclusion.