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Lancaster board approves settlement, construction change orders and hires in unanimous actions
Summary
The Lancaster School District board reported a closed‑session settlement, approved several construction change orders and amendments, adopted environmental and finance resolutions, and confirmed multiple personnel hires; most motions carried unanimously 5‑0.
The Lancaster School District board reported that in closed session it approved, by roll call vote, a settlement agreement with a former employee (UX08721). The board president announced the closed‑session action before opening the public meeting.
During open session the board approved Amendment No. 1 to a geotechnical services agreement with Earth Systems Pacific for relocation of three 32×30 classroom buildings at Miller Elementary School; the motion carried with the board voting in favor. The board also approved Change Order No. 1 with American Modular Systems for relocatable classrooms at Lincoln Elementary, noting the change order covered upgraded HVAC and support systems, and separately approved a change order for Mariposa Elementary relocatables. Both approvals were recorded as carrying.
Board members adopted Resolution 20252644 finding CQA findings and approving a categorical exemption for a modernization/new construction project for an elementary school and approved additional fiscal resolutions related to temporary interfund transfers and transfers from the school pools fund maintained by the Los Angeles County Treasurer; those measures carried by unanimous vote.
On personnel matters the board approved the appointment of Chelsea Brousard Espinosa as Coordinator of Special Education, Rod Banahan as assistant principal, and Salvador (network systems analyst). The board approved a variable term waiver for the 2026‑27 school year and carried multiple consent agenda bundles spanning superintendent, business, services, human resources, and student and family services.
Where votes or movers and seconders were recorded, the transcript shows motions were moved and seconded and the board voice votes were recorded as "motion carries" or unanimous 5‑0 votes. The meeting adjourned after routine board comments.
