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Board approves two closed‑session settlements in 5‑0 votes
Summary
In closed session the Montebello Unified School District Board approved settlement agreements in two litigation matters — Rosario Montalvo‑Murillo v. MUSD (LASC Case No. 23STCV02288) and Compromise and Release Agreement: 201215 v. MUSD (OAH Case No. 2025101017) — both by 5‑0 votes.
The Montebello Unified School District Board of Education approved two settlement agreements in closed session on Feb. 4, 2026, each by unanimous vote.
During the report out after a closed session that began at 7:23 p.m., District counsel Norma Copado said the Board gave direction to accept the Oct. 9, 2025 mediator's proposal and approved the Settlement Agreement and Release in Rosario Montalvo‑Murillo v. Montebello Unified School District (LASC Case No. 23STCV02288). Clerk Elizabeth Cabrera moved the action, which passed 5‑0. The transcript notes that information concerning the matter will be with Risk Management.
The Board also approved the Final Settlement Agreement in Compromise and Release Agreement: 201215 v. MUSD (OAH Case No. 2025101017). Vice President Jennifer Gutierrez moved the action, seconded by President Liliana Magana; that motion also passed 5‑0. The transcript indicates details and files related to the agreement will be retained with Student Services.
Both approvals were reported out immediately after the closed session and recorded as unanimous votes; no additional public details of settlement amounts or terms were disclosed in open session.
