At its Feb. 11 meeting the Monrovia Unified Board approved school accountability report cards for 2024–25, a K–12 Xello college- and career-planning contract, a TNTP math collaboration, VCA engineering surveys for Plymouth modernization, a Transcend Workability MOU, and three resolutions recognizing Black History Month, National School Counseling Week and CTE Month.
District facilities staff reported that an independent certified industrial hygienist conducted multiple tests (visual, wipe, air, dust) after a classroom fire and found no fire-related indoor air quality concerns; classrooms were cleared for occupancy, the board was advised and staff will share the results with the school community.
A teachers’ representative told the Monrovia Unified board that systematic payroll errors have left retirement, FSA and insurance payments untransmitted and retroactive checks unresolved for roughly 50 employees; Superintendent Dr. Paula Hart Rodas agreed to provide an update by the next board meeting.
After extensive public comment and board debate about process and numbers, the Monrovia Unified School District Board rescinded a prior delay and voted 3-2 to designate Clifton Middle School as the district’s middle school and close Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet School; staff will deliver a transition plan this week.
Trustees reviewed student and staff feedback on the Minga app, approved a short-term Naviance renewal while transitioning to the state's CCGI platform, and extended telehealth services with Hazel Health to ensure access regardless of insurance or immigration status.
The board approved a supplemental employee retirement plan (SERP) for eligible certificated staff, clarifying eligibility language (aggregate service rather than consecutive) and adding a cap of 20 participants; district will work with Keenan consultant and provide fiscal analysis as employees indicate interest.
The Monrovia Unified board voted to certify a positive first interim financial report while raising questions about falling enrollment, committed reserves and recent retroactive payroll payments; staff agreed to provide detailed payroll and fund-reserve breakdowns requested by trustees.
The Monrovia Unified School District announced the unanimous appointment of Dr. Tanya Cabeza as Executive Director of Educational Services, College, Career and Student Support. Superintendent and board members welcomed her and outlined district priorities including college readiness and student support services.
The board approved a memorandum of understanding to adopt the California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) as the district’s state-authorized college/career planning platform and added a requirement that district data be prepared for upload prior to the state's June window, with a March target date and progress reporting.
A Santa Fe Middle School teacher and community members told the board that consolidation decisions must be based on complete, correct facility and capacity data; speakers called for transparency, corrected presentations and meaningful community engagement ahead of planned informational meetings.
