Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees

3 Thursday, February 12, 2026 Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees 12:00 p.m. COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BOARD ROOM 501 S SANTA FE AVENUE COMPTON, CA 90221 Join the Board of Trustees Meeting Virtually by utilizing the Zoom Webinar link below: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89758858996 REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY. Any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in a board meeting, may request assistance by contacting the Superintendent's Office at 501 S Santa Fe Avenue, Compton, CA 90221. Phone Number: (310)639-4321 Fax Number: (310)632-3014. NOTE: Public records related to the public session agenda, that are distributed to the Governing Board less than 72 hours before a regular meeting, may be inspected by the public at the District Office, 501 S Santa Fe Avenue, Compton, CA 90221 during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) A complete agenda is available for review and available for pickup at the District Office. Visit the Compton Unified School District Website at https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/cusdca/Board.nsf/Public A. OPENING Subject 1. Webinar Information Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Information OPEN SESSION Please click the link below to join the Zoom Webinar Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89758858996 =================================================================================== REVISANDO Y ESCUCHANDO LAS REUNIONES DE LA JUNTA Haga clic en el siguiente enlace para participar en el seminario web: Estimados padres, los servicios de interpretación se ofrecen en todas las reuniones de la Junta Directiva a las 6:00 pm en línea a través de la página web del distrito en el modo simultáneo, sólo tiene que hacer clic y unirse a la función de interpretación de teams haciendo clic en la función de globo y seleccione el idioma español. También ofrecemos interpretación a través del equipo del sistema de interpretación ARG con auriculares y receptor para los padres que deciden asistir en persona y solicitar los servicios de interpretación de la reunión de la Junta Directiva. Queremos apoyar a la comunidad latina con servicios de interpretación. File Attachments A. OPENING Subject 2. Call to Order - Board Vice - President, Michael Hooper - 12:28 p.m. Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Information, Procedural File Attachments A. OPENING Subject 3. Roll Call Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Information, Procedural Micah Ali President Michael Hooper Vice-President Satra Zurita Clerk Ayanna Davis Ed.D. Legislative Representative Alma Taylor Pleasant Member Sandra Moss Member Denzell Perry Member Dr. Darin Brawley Superintendent File Attachments A. OPENING Subject 4. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Information File Attachments B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION Subject 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS on CLOSED SESSION ITEMS Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Procedural NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC (Government Code 54954.3) : Every agenda for regular and special meetings shall provide an opportunity for members of the public to directly address the legislative body on any item of interest to the public, before or during the legislative body's consideration of the item that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body. This section also allows governing boards the ability to establish reasonable procedures to ensure the proper functioning of Governing Board Meetings. Therefore, ANY individual who would like to address the Board should do so by signing in ten-minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Any person who has requested to speak concerning any item on the agenda or other matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Governing Board, at the discretion of the president or chairperson, may be granted three minutes to make a presentation, with the total time devoted to presentations not to exceed twenty (20) minutes . This is the public’s opportunity to provide input regarding any item on the agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Compton Unified School District. Individuals who require disability-related accommodations or modifications, including auxiliary aids and services, in order to participate in the Board meeting should contact the Superintendent or designee in writing at least two days before the meeting date. (Government Code 54954.2, 54953) This is not meant to be a debating period. The Trustees will listen and not respond. Complaints and problems related to policy matters will be referred to the Superintendent. Persons who have complaints against board members or staff are encouraged to seek resolution of those complaints by the utilization of the Compton Unified School District's written complaint procedure, rather than orally addressing them at a meeting. Speakers are cautioned that under California law no person is immune from liability for making intentionally false or defamatory comments regarding any person simply because those comments are made at a public meeting. ========================================================================================= Para aquellos que requieran asistencia especial para acceder a la sala de reuniones de la Junta Directiva, para acceder a los documentos escritos que se están considerando en la reunión de la Junta, o para participar de otra manera en las reuniones de la Junta Directiva, por favor póngase en contacto con Casuandra Aaron, Asistente Administrativa del Superintendente y de la Junta de Síndicos al (310) 639-4321, ext. 46558 para obtener asistencia. La notificación por lo menos cuarenta y ocho (48) horas antes de la reunión permitirá que el Distrito haga los arreglos razonables para asegurar la accesibilidad a la reunión de la Junta Directiva y para proporcionar cualquier acomodación requerida, ayudas auxiliares, o servicios. Hora: La Junta Directiva se reunirá a las 6:00 p.m. en la Cafetería de la Escuela Caldwell. El Asistente Administrativo debe recibir todas las solicitudes para dirigirse a la Junta Directiva con respecto a los temas de la sesión abierta o cerrada antes de las 5:50 p.m. La Junta Directiva llevará a cabo sus temas de la sesión cerrada en una sala privada. File Attachments C. CLOSED SESSION Subject 1. 25/26-131a - Motion to Recess to Closed Session to Address Closed the Session Agenda ***MOTION CARRIED*** Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Action File Attachments Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Satra Zurita, second by Alma Taylor Pleasant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Alma Taylor Pleasant, Sandra Moss, Satra Zurita, Michael Hooper C. CLOSED SESSION Subject 2. Public Employee Discipline / Dismissal / Suspension / Reassignment / Release / Nonreelection / Nonreemployment / Leave/Resignation / Reinstatement (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957) Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Action File Attachments C. CLOSED SESSION Subject 3. Personnel Matters Public Employee Appointments (Government Code Section 54957) Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Procedural Public Employee Appointments (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957) - Superintendent - Chief Administrative Officer - Executive Director - Senior Director - Directors - Administrator - Administrator Intern - Principal - Assistant Principal - Curriculum Specialist K-12 - Administrator - Special Needs - Instructional Support Administrator - Coordinator File Attachments C. CLOSED SESSION Subject 4. Conference with Legal Counsel (Existing Litigation) - (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9) Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Discussion - Fiscal Year 2015/2016 Wellness Initiative Report - Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Civil Action No. 8.16-CV-1695-CJC-KESx Employee ID# CW7780909 - Fiscal Year 2017/2018 US District Court Central District of California, Case No. EDCV21-219, Claim No. 562713 - Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Student ID No. 851980 - Fiscal Year 2020/2021 PERB Case No.: LA-CE-6632-W - Fiscal Year 2021/2022 Cayla J. v. State of California, Alameda Superior Court, Case No: RG20084386 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No: 22CMCV00565, Claim No. 603413 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No: 22STCV27189, Claim No. 601501 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 23CMCV00129, Claim No. 609119 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No: 22CMCV00481, Claim No. 607583 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No: 22CMCV00707, Claim No. 608069 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No: 23CMCP00205, Claim No. 622597 - Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No: 21STCV18915 ASCIP Claim No. 8609915 LA Superior Court, Case No. 22STCV16143 ASCIP Claim No. 0309916 LA Superior Court, Case No. 22CMCV00357 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No: 22STCV38760 Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No: 22CMCV00266 Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No: 22CMCV00661 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No: 23STLC01112, Claim No. 615079 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No: 23CMCV00472, Claim No. 613764 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No: 23CMCV01239, Claim No. 610130 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No: 23CMCV01858, Claim No. 622388 - Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 24CMCV00618, Claim No. 630650 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 24STCV30085, Claim No. 635038 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 23STCV24136, Claim No. 629473 - Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 24CMCV00563, Claim No. 624500 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 24CMCV00835, Claim No. 629227 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 24CMCV01097, Claim No. 629468 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 24CMCV00243, Claim No. 630079 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 24CMCV01347, Claim No. 644090 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 24CMCV01606, Claim No. 636426 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 24CMCV01503, Claim No. 645273 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 24CMCV01901, Claim No. 654876 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 24CMCV01684; Claim No. 811683 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 24STCV25853, Claim No. 654905 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 25CMCV00649 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 25STCV10691, Claim No. 650519 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 25CMCV00405, Claim No. 641502 Settlement Agreement Employee #3425 -Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 25CMCV00525, Claim No. 640479 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 25STCP03160, Claim No. 641160 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 25CMCV01004, Claim No. 648829 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 25CMCV01348, Claim No. 651228 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 25CMCV01352, Claim No. 9913779 Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 25CMCV01524 OAH Case No. 2025120299 [Health & Safety Code  11362.768 (b)] (CMC, section 9-24.1.) (Penal Code section 830.32) File Attachments C. CLOSED SESSION Subject 5. Conference with Legal Counsel (Anticipated Litigation) - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) - Including the Cases Identified Below Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Discussion Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) Acquisition of Property: APN: 6160-006-006 EEOC No. 480-2014-0168 Employee ID# EX3616621 Case No. LA-CE-6010-E Employee ID# RJ0251357 (PERB) One Potential Case: OCR-09-15-1098 One Potential Case: Employee ID# WD7089435 vs. Compton USD One Potential Case: OCR-09-15-1401 One Potential Case: OCR 09-15-1390 One Potential Case: OCR-09-16-1534 One Potential Case: SID No. 881406 One Potential Case: 1 FMOT Case One Potential Case: Claim No. 636974 One Potential Case: Claim No. 645695 One Potential Case: Claim No. 647123 One Potential Case: Claim No. 649623 One Potential Case: Claim No. 646725 One Potential Case: Claim No. 654675 One Potential Case: Claim No. 652097 One Potential Case: Claim No. 657988 One Potential Case: Claim No. 656153 One Potential Case: Claim No. 659392 One Potential Case: Claim No. 660639 One Potential Case: Claim No. 662924 One Potential Case: Claim No. 663013 School - 19 73437 6061261 (Business & Administrative Services) Instructional Minutes Bond Measure File Attachments C. CLOSED SESSION Subject 6. Conference with Legal Counsel (Anticipated Litigation) - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) / (e)(1): Five Potential Cases Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Action, Discussion, Information File Attachments C. CLOSED SESSION Subject 7. Conference with Legal Counsel (Anticipated Litigation) - Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): Three potential cases Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Discussion File Attachments C. CLOSED SESSION Subject 8. Conference with Legal Counsel (Anticipated Litigation) - Initiation of litigation pursuant to Paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code § 54956.9: Consideration of One (1) Potential Case—Social Media Adolescent Addiction/Personal Products Liability Litigation (Social Media Litigation) Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type File Attachments C. CLOSED SESSION Subject 9. Matters Related to Students Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Action, Discussion No Items In This Meeting. File Attachments C. CLOSED SESSION Subject 10. Conference Labor Negotiators (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6) Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Conference With Labor Negotiator Agency Designated Representative: Adam Fiss Employee organizations: 1. California Schools Employees Association (CSEA), Chapter 30 2. Compton Education Association (CEA) 3. Supervisory Employees Union (SEIU), Local 99 4. Police Officers Association (POA) File Attachments C. CLOSED SESSION Subject 11. Conference with Real Property Negotiator Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Procedural No Items This Meeting. File Attachments C. CLOSED SESSION Subject 12. Joint Powers Agency Issue Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Procedural No Items This Meeting. File Attachments C. CLOSED SESSION Subject 13. Security Matters Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Procedural No Items This Meeting. File Attachments C. CLOSED SESSION Subject 14. Public Employees Complaints Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Procedural There are no public employee complaints to address at this time. File Attachments D. OPEN SESSION Subject 1. 25/26-131b - Motion to Reconvene the Special Board Meeting ***MOTION CARRIED*** Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Action File Attachments Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Satra Zurita, second by Sandra Moss. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Alma Taylor Pleasant, Sandra Moss, Satra Zurita, Michael Hooper D. OPEN SESSION Subject 2. 25/26-131c - Report Out of Closed Session Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Action File Attachments Motion & Voting In Closed Session, the Board took action to approve the settlement agreement in OAH Case No. 2025120299 • Refer scholar to placement in a Blended Preschool Program • Interim Diagnostic Speech and Language Services two (2) thirty (30) minute sessions pending an IEP meeting • District assessment in Occupational Therapy (OT) • Compensatory education in the areas of forty (40) hours of academics and twelve (12) hours of speech though a certified nonpublic agency at the approximate cost of $5,800.00 • An Independent Educational Evaluation in psychoeducation not to exceed $5,00.00 • Attorney fees of five thousand five hundred dollars ($5,500) Motion by Satra Zurita, second by Sandra Moss. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Alma Taylor Pleasant, Sandra Moss, Satra Zurita, Michael Hooper E. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON OPEN SESSION Subject 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS - Agenda & Non-Agenda Items (Pursuant to Education Code 35145.5; and Government Code 54950, et seq. Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Information, Procedural NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC (Government Code 54954.3) : Every agenda for regular and special meetings shall provide an opportunity for members of the public to directly address the legislative body on any item of interest to the public, before or during the legislative body's consideration of the item that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body. This section also allows governing boards the ability to establish reasonable procedures to ensure the proper functioning of Governing Board Meetings. Therefore, ANY individual who would like to address the Board should do so by signing in ten-minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Any person who has requested to speak concerning any item on the agenda or other matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Governing Board, at the discretion of the president or chairperson, may be granted three minutes to make a presentation, with the total time devoted to presentations not to exceed twenty (20) minutes . This is the public’s opportunity to provide input regarding any item on the agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Compton Unified School District. Individuals who require disability-related accommodations or modifications, including auxiliary aids and services, in order to participate in the Board meeting should contact the Superintendent or designee in writing at least two days before the meeting date. (Government Code 54954.2, 54953) This is not meant to be a debating period. The Trustees will listen and not respond. Complaints and problems related to policy matters will be referred to the Superintendent. Persons who have complaints against board members or staff are encouraged to seek resolution of those complaints by the utilization of the Compton Unified School District's written complaint procedure, rather than orally addressing them at a meeting. Speakers are cautioned that under California law no person is immune from liability for making intentionally false or defamatory comments regarding any person simply because those comments are made at a public meeting. ========================================================================================= Para aquellos que requieran asistencia especial para acceder a la sala de reuniones de la Junta Directiva, para acceder a los documentos escritos que se están considerando en la reunión de la Junta, o para participar de otra manera en las reuniones de la Junta Directiva, por favor póngase en contacto con Casuandra Aaron, Asistente Administrativa del Superintendente y de la Junta de Síndicos al (310) 639-4321, ext. 46558 para obtener asistencia. La notificación por lo menos cuarenta y ocho (48) horas antes de la reunión permitirá que el Distrito haga los arreglos razonables para asegurar la accesibilidad a la reunión de la Junta Directiva y para proporcionar cualquier acomodación requerida, ayudas auxiliares, o servicios. Hora: La Junta Directiva se reunirá a las 6:00 p.m. en la Cafetería de la Escuela Caldwell. El Asistente Administrativo debe recibir todas las solicitudes para dirigirse a la Junta Directiva con respecto a los temas de la sesión abierta o cerrada antes de las 5:50 p.m. La Junta Directiva llevará a cabo sus temas de la sesión cerrada en una sala privada. File Attachments F. ACTION - BUSINESS/CONSENT ITEMS (Routine Matters) - Consent Items are considered routine and will be enacted, approved, and adopted by one motion unless a request for removal, discussion, or explanation is received from any Board Member or member of the public in attendance. Subject 1. Board Vice-President Michael Hooper moved to add an agenda item to the board meeting today. This item came to the District’s attention after the agenda for this meeting was posted and requires immediate action in order to ensure compliance with the upcoming election. To that end, and consistent with the requirements of the Brown Act, I move to add Agenda Item, which is Item 25-26-1274 – Resolution for the Biennial Governing Board Election, to the agenda as it is an item that came to the District’s attention after the posting of the agenda and requires immediate action. ***APPROVED*** Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Action File Attachments Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Satra Zurita, second by Alma Taylor Pleasant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Alma Taylor Pleasant, Sandra Moss, Satra Zurita, Michael Hooper F. ACTION - BUSINESS/CONSENT ITEMS (Routine Matters) - Consent Items are considered routine and will be enacted, approved, and adopted by one motion unless a request for removal, discussion, or explanation is received from any Board Member or member of the public in attendance. Subject 2. 25/26-1274 - Consideration/Action Resolution No. 25/26-64 - Ordering Biennial Governing Board Election, Including Specifications of the Election Order (Board of Trustees)***APPROVED*** Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Action File Attachments SIGNED - 25-26-1274 - Resolution 25-26-64 - Biennial Governing Board Election -February 12-2026 - Board Meeting.pdf (122 KB) Motion & Voting (not specified) Motion by Satra Zurita, second by Sandra Moss. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Alma Taylor Pleasant, Sandra Moss, Satra Zurita, Michael Hooper F. ACTION - BUSINESS/CONSENT ITEMS (Routine Matters) - Consent Items are considered routine and will be enacted, approved, and adopted by one motion unless a request for removal, discussion, or explanation is received from any Board Member or member of the public in attendance. Subject 3. 25/26-1273 - Approve the First Reading and Waive the Second Reading of Board Bylaw 9250 - Remuneration, Reimbursement and Other Benefits (Superintendent's Office)***APPROVED*** Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Trustees approve the First Reading and Waive the Second Reading of Board Bylaw 9250 - Remuneration, Reimbursement and Other Benefits. BACKGROUND The following board policy is submitted for Board approval, updated policy maintenance is recommended by the California School Board Association (CSBA). Along with District counsel, CSBA's recommendations, and Cabinet member's policies are tailored for Compton Unified School District. ANALYSIS CSBA helps districts build a strong foundation with information and analysis on key education issues, to ensure legal compliance. Due to the passage of hundreds of new laws every year, district policies can quickly become out-of-date. Compton USD administrators strive to remain diligent ensuring the district’s policies accurately reflect current state and federal law. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IMPACT Updating board policies to align with the Board of Trustees' goals and objectives will positively impact student achievement by: *Ensuring policies support the Board's strategic priorities, such as improving academic performance and increasing student success *Providing a clear direction for educators and staff to implement initiatives that drive student achievement *Enabling the district to focus resources and efforts on high-impact initiatives that benefit students *Enhancing accountability and evaluation of policies to ensure they are meeting the needs of students and the community By aligning board policy with the Board of Trustees' goals and objectives, we can better support student achievement and drive continuous improvement in our schools FISCAL IMPACT N/A ANNUAL COST N/A File Attachments 2.11.26 CUSD.Policy 9250_ Remuneration_ Reimbursement And Other Benefits 4928-9325-9919 1.pdf (112 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends that the Board of Trustees approve the First Reading and Waive the Second Reading of Board Bylaw 9250 - Remuneration, Reimbursement and Other Benefits. Motion by Satra Zurita, second by Sandra Moss. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Alma Taylor Pleasant, Sandra Moss, Satra Zurita, Michael Hooper G. COMMENTS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE SUPERINTENDENT Subject 1. Board of Trustees and Superintendent Comments Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Discussion File Attachments H. ADJOURNMENT Subject 1. 25/26-9017 - Adjournment ***MOTION CARRIED*** Meeting Feb 12, 2026 - Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees Type Action Recommended Action Approval of Motion to Adjourn the Meeting - Time Being: 12:28 p.m. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of Motion to Adjourn the Meeting - Time Being: 12:38 p.m. Motion by Satra Zurita, second by Sandra Moss. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Alma Taylor Pleasant, Sandra Moss, Satra Zurita, Michael Hooper