Below are some agenda items that may be of specific interest
Recognition
Art Groeneveld, CEO, and Ryan Brenes, COO of Boys and Girls Clubs of Huntington Valley, will present the District with the Community Partnership Award.
School Report: Hawes Elementary School
Hawes Elementary will share an update on school programs, initiatives, and activities.
Public Hearings: Initial Bargaining Proposals
In compliance with the Educational Employment Relations Act, the Board will hold public hearings for the District’s and the Huntington Beach Elementary Teachers Association’s (HBETA) initial proposals for the 2025-2026 bargaining agreement. These proposals outline priorities and negotiation topics for the upcoming school year and are available for public review.
Comprehensive School Safety Plans (2024-2025)
The Board will review and consider approval of the 2024-2025 Comprehensive School Safety Plans, which outline site-specific strategies for ensuring safe and secure learning environments across all District schools.
Each school’s plan, developed in collaboration with site councils, safety committees, and local first responders, addresses safety measures, including:
Emergency response procedures, including disaster protocols and active shooter drills
Anti-bullying and cyberbullying prevention strategies
Opioid prevention and life-saving response procedures
Policies for maintaining a safe and orderly campus environment
School discipline and hate crime reporting procedures
Copies of each school’s plan are available for review at school sites and the district office. School Site Council-approved budgets support expenditures within established guidelines.
Second Interim Budget Report (2024-2025)
The Board will review the Second Interim Financial Report for recommended approval as part of state-mandated financial reporting. The report assesses the District’s ability to meet financial obligations for the current and subsequent two fiscal years. Based on updated state and county financial projections, it recommends a positive certification, indicating that the District is on track to meet its fiscal responsibilities. Budget projections and financial details are included in the full report, which is available on the District website.