Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Board Actions Budget Contracts topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Hermosa Beach school board adopts 2026–27 calendar and approves contracts, raises substitute pay
Summary
The Hermosa Beach City School District board approved the 2026–27 calendar aligned with neighboring Manhattan Beach USD, passed a sustainability resolution, authorized multiple contracts and amendments, and approved increased substitute teacher pay and new staff positions; most motions passed unanimously.
The Hermosa Beach City School District board approved a series of consent and action items at its May meeting, including adoption of the 2026–27 district calendar, a sustainability resolution, contract amendments for capital projects, master contracts for special education services and increases to substitute teacher compensation.
Dr. Wild explained the proposed 2026–27 calendar was developed to align with Manhattan Beach Unified School District to ease transitions for students who later attend Miraleste/Coast high schools and to coordinate athletics and summer programs. The motion to adopt the calendar (Item 12.1) was moved, seconded and approved.
The board also adopted Resolution 15256 affirming commitments to green and healthy learning environments, directing the development of a district greening index and establishing an environmental sustainability advisory taskforce (Item 12.2). The motion passed after staff presentation.
Other approved items included: - Approval of the Greater Los Angeles SELPA master contract for nonpublic agency school services (Item 12.3). - Amendment approval for topographic and utility survey services related to Measure H projects (Item 12.4). - Amendment with SVA Architects for civil engineering services (Item 12.5). - Consultant agreements for before/after-school programs with Star Education and for multi-phase project design/construction support (Items 12.6 and 12.7). - Resolution 162526 assigning collection of delinquent property tax receivables to a state delinquent tax authority participation program (Item 12.8). - Increased certificated substitute teacher compensation to align with neighboring districts (Item 12.9). - Creation and placement of a certificated occupational therapy assistant position to provide consistent services for students with IEPs (Item 12.1XX) and related classified salary schedule and stipend position adjustments.
Board members generally approved the items by voice vote. Several members asked clarifying questions about contract impacts and compensation comparisons before voting. No roll-call tallies were provided in the transcript for most motions; where recorded the clerk announced items as "all in favor" and motions carried.
Next steps: Staff will proceed with contract implementation, policy updates as needed and administrative regulation revisions tied to several items.
