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Board approves July 29 agenda, consent items and routine measures
Summary
The South Whittier Board unanimously approved the July 29 agenda, a multi‑item consent package including contracts and purchase orders, and several policy and budget resolutions; all formal motions passed 5–0.
The South Whittier School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved the July 29, 2025 agenda and a slate of routine actions, including a consent agenda of minutes, purchase orders and contracts, and several policy and budget resolutions.
The superintendent recommended approval of the agenda; Francisco Santana moved to adopt the agenda and Elias Alvarado seconded. The motion passed 5–0. The board later approved the consent agenda (items 8.1–8.8) on a motion by Elias Alvarado, seconded by Dr. Natalia Barajas; that motion also passed unanimously. Minutes show no discussion on consent items.
The board approved a set of policy items on second reading (including AR/BP 5145.13, Response to Immigration Enforcement, and BP 4363, Vacations, Holidays, Fringe Benefits) after a second reading and a single motion by Francisco Santana, seconded by Dr. Natalia Barajas; the vote was 5–0. The board also approved Resolution No. 25‑26‑001 (year‑end appropriation transfers) and Resolution No. 25‑26‑003 concerning educational excellence for English learners, each by recorded 5–0 votes.
Votes at a glance: Agenda approval — Mover: Francisco Santana; Second: Elias Alvarado; Outcome: Passed (5–0). Consent agenda (8.1–8.8) — Mover: Elias Alvarado; Second: Dr. Natalia Barajas; Outcome: Passed (5–0). Policies (second reading) — Mover: Francisco Santana; Second: Dr. Natalia Barajas; Outcome: Passed (5–0). Resolution No. 25‑26‑001 (year‑end transfers) — Mover: Sylvia V. Macias; Second: Dr. Natalia Barajas; Outcome: Passed (5–0). Resolution No. 25‑26‑003 (Educational Excellence for English Learners) — Mover: Sylvia V. Macias; Second: Francisco Santana; Outcome: Passed (5–0).
The board took no public testimony and recorded no dissenting votes during the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:21 PM; the next regular meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM.
