Board approves routine resolutions, orders 2026 election and adopts consent agenda

The East Whittier City School District Board of Education passed multiple action items and resolutions during its May 4 meeting, while tabling a separate policy on suspension and expulsion for further review.

Key votes at a glance - Approval of minutes: Moved by Mr. Aparicio and seconded by Mrs. Kennedy; motion passed by roll call. - Adopted candidate statement procedure (referred to as "resolution number 22 to 2526" in the meeting record) and a separate resolution ("232526") ordering the 2026 school board member election; both motions passed by roll call. - Adopted Resolution 2125‑26 declaring May 17–23, 2026, as Classified Employees Week; Dr. Patterson said the district will provide lunch to staff and principal discretionary accounts for celebrations. - Adopted Resolution 2025‑26 designating May 6, 2026 as Day of the Teacher; the motion passed by roll call. - Approved several personnel/appointment items and a facilities item to install portable restrooms at multiple sites with a summer installation timeline. - Approved the consent agenda (items L3 through L10) as presented.

The board also opened and closed two public hearings related to the 2026‑29 contractual proposals (one for the California School Employees Association and one for the district) with no public testimony. A policy item on suspension and expulsion due process (Item 17) was tabled for further review in light of recent events and requested policy background materials.

All recorded action items in the meeting record passed by roll-call vote. The board scheduled its next meeting for May 11 and adjourned.