Main Governing Board

4 Thursday, October 2, 2025 Regular Board Meeting - Work Study NOTE: The agenda was revised 09/26/25 at 3:30 p.m. Closed session agenda item 2C Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation was added to the agenda. - Meeting Location: A.V.U.H.S.D. Boardroom 176 Holston Drive Lancaster, CA 93535 - - 5:30 p.m. - Open Regular Meeting; Work Study 6:30 p.m. - Adjourn to Closed Session 7:00 p.m. - Reconvene Regular Meeting - Anyone wishing to observe the meeting may do so via the AVUHSD YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AVUHSD - Those wishing to address items on the Regular Meeting Agenda and matters that are not on the agenda within the jurisdiction of the AVUHSD Board shall do so in person, complete a Speaker Form, and give it to the designee before the public comment portions of the meeting. The President or designee will call the individual to the podium. Individual speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each, and a total time for public input on each item shall be limited to twenty (20) minutes. Non-Agendized items are limited to a total time allotment of twenty (20) minutes. Only one person is permitted to stand at the podium at a time. No speaker may relinquish a time allotment to another speaker. 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. The meeting is recorded and available as a public record upon request. - Anyone requiring disability-related accommodations or modifications, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the meeting should contact the Superintendent’s Office at (661) 948-7655, ext. 2601, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to request specific accommodations. Any materials required by law to be made available to the public prior to a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Antelope Valley Union High School District can be inspected electronically at https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/avuhsd/Board.nsf/Public or at the AVUHSD Administrative Office, 176 Holston Drive, Lancaster, CA 93535. 1. Call to Order - Regular Board Meeting - Work Study Subject A. Call to Order - Regular Board Meeting - Work Study Meeting Oct 2, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting - Work Study Category 1. Call to Order - Regular Board Meeting - Work Study Type Procedural File Attachments Subject B. Roll Call Meeting Oct 2, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting - Work Study Category 1. Call to Order - Regular Board Meeting - Work Study Type Procedural Carla Corona, President Miguel Sanchez IV, Vice President Cynthia R. Hernandez, Clerk Charles Hughes, Member L. Rosemary Mann, Member Reyana Mbarkeh, Student Board Member File Attachments Subject C. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Oct 2, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting - Work Study Category 1. Call to Order - Regular Board Meeting - Work Study Type Procedural File Attachments Subject D. Interschool Communications Council (ICC) Meeting Oct 2, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting - Work Study Category 1. Call to Order - Regular Board Meeting - Work Study Type Discussion Submitted by: Greg Nehen Superintendent Summary Statement: The Board of Trustees will meet with representatives of the Interschool Communications Council (ICC). File Attachments 2. Closed Session Subject A. Public Comments from the Floor for Closed Session Agendized Items Meeting Oct 2, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting - Work Study Category 2. Closed Session Type Discussion Members of the public who would like to address the Board on any closed session item on the agenda may do so now. To address an item on the closed session agenda, please fill out a Speaker Form and give it to the designee before the Board President/Chair announces this item. Individual speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each, and the total time for public input shall be limited to twenty (20) minutes. Only one person is permitted to stand at the podium at a time. No speaker may relinquish a time allotment to another speaker. During public comments the Board listens to concerns/issues. The Board may ask questions for purposes of clarification. The law prohibits the Board from entering into a dialogue with the public or taking action on items not on the agenda. File Attachments Subject B. Public Employee Employment/Appointment (Government Code 54957) - Title: Principal Meeting Oct 2, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting - Work Study Category 2. Closed Session Type Action Submitted by: Kristina Ramos Assistant Superintendent Human Resources Summary Statement: Appointment of Principal under Government Code 54957. Budget Implications: Certificated Management Salary: Range IA, $160,264-$195,308/annually Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the appointment of Principal. File Attachments Subject C. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation pursuant to subdivisions (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9 (LASC Case No. 23STCP01869) Meeting Oct 2, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting - Work Study Category 2. Closed Session Type Discussion Submitted by: Kristina Ramos Assistant Superintendent Human Resources Case No. (LASC Case No. 23STCP01869) File Attachments Subject D. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: One Case Meeting Oct 2, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting - Work Study Category 2. Closed Session Type Action, Information File Attachments 3. Reconvene Regular Meeting Subject A. Reconvene Regular Meeting Meeting Oct 2, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting - Work Study Category 3. Reconvene Regular Meeting Type Procedural File Attachments Subject B. Report of Action Taken in Closed Session Meeting Oct 2, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting - Work Study Category 3. Reconvene Regular Meeting Type Information File Attachments Subject C. Public Comments from the Floor for Agendized Items Meeting Oct 2, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting - Work Study Category 3. Reconvene Regular Meeting Type Discussion The public is invited to address the Board on any agenda item. To address an item on the agenda, please fill out a Speaker Form and give it to the designee before the Board President/Chair announces this item. Individual speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each, and the total time for public input shall be limited to twenty (20) minutes. Only one person is permitted to stand at the podium at a time. No speaker may relinquish a time allotment to another speaker. During public comments, the Board listens to concerns/issues. The Board may ask questions for purposes of clarification. The law prohibits the Board from entering into a dialogue with the public or taking action on items not on the agenda. File Attachments Subject D. Public Comments from the Floor for Non-Agendized Items Meeting Oct 2, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting - Work Study Category 3. Reconvene Regular Meeting Type Discussion The public is invited to address the Board on any matter not on the agenda that is within the jurisdiction of the Board. To address an item not on the agenda, please fill out a Speaker Form and give it to the designee before the Board President/Chair announces this item. Individual speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each, and the total time for public input shall be limited to twenty (20) minutes. Only one person is permitted to stand at the podium at a time. No speaker may relinquish a time allotment to another speaker. During public comments the Board listens to concerns/issues. The Board may ask questions for purposes of clarification. The law prohibits the Board from entering into a dialogue with the public or taking action on items not on the agenda. File Attachments 4. Personnel Services - Action Items Subject A. AVUHSD/AVTA Collective Bargaining MOU Regarding Plans for Professional Growth and Annual Evaluation Meeting Oct 2, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting - Work Study Category 4. Personnel Services - Action Items Type Action Recommended Action It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the agreement with AVTA as presented. Submitted by: Kristina Ramos Assistant Superintendent Human Resources Summary Statement: Because collective bargaining has a major impact on district operations, the Board of Trustees is committed to negotiating in good faith, and to providing the public with information. As a result of discussions with AVTA, a Memo of Understanding (MOU) regarding Plans for Professional Growth and Annual Evaluation has been reached. The MOU is reflected in the attached document. Budget Implications: None File Attachments 2025-26 AVTA Evaluation MOU.pdf (532 KB) Motion & Voting It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the agreement with AVTA as presented. Motion by Charles Hughes, second by L Rosemary Mann. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Carla Corona, Cynthia R Hernandez, Charles Hughes, L Rosemary Mann, Miguel Sanchez IV Subject B. AVUHSD/AVTA Collective Bargaining MOU Regarding Speech and Language Pathologists and Special Education Teachers Meeting Oct 2, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting - Work Study Category 4. Personnel Services - Action Items Type Action Recommended Action It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the agreement with AVTA as presented. Submitted by: Kristina Ramos Assistant Superintendent Human Resources Summary Statement: Because collective bargaining has a major impact on district operations, the Board of Trustees is committed to negotiating in good faith and to providing the public with information. As a result of discussions with AVTA, a Memo of Understanding (MOU) regarding Speech and Language Pathologists and Special Education Teachers has been reached. The MOU is reflected in the attached document. Budget Implications: None File Attachments 2025-26 AVTA SpEd and SLP MOU.pdf (641 KB) Motion & Voting It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the agreement with AVTA as presented. Motion by L Rosemary Mann, second by Charles Hughes. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Carla Corona, Cynthia R Hernandez, Charles Hughes, L Rosemary Mann, Miguel Sanchez IV 5. Approve Consent Agenda Subject A. Approve items listed in the following Consent Agenda Categories: Business Services Meeting Oct 2, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting - Work Study Category 5. Approve Consent Agenda Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Actions proposed for the Consent Agenda are items consistent with adopted policies and approved practices of the District and are deemed routine in nature. The Board will be asked to approve all of the items in the Consent Agenda by a single vote unless any member of the Board asks that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered and discussed separately. File Attachments Motion & Voting It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion by Charles Hughes, second by L Rosemary Mann. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Carla Corona, Cynthia R Hernandez, Charles Hughes, L Rosemary Mann, Miguel Sanchez IV 6. Consent Agenda - Category: Business Services Subject A. Purchase Order and Direct Pay Schedule Meeting Oct 2, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting - Work Study Category 6. Consent Agenda - Category: Business Services Type Action (Consent) Dollar Amount $6,220,479.94 Recommended Action It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the attached Purchase Order and Direct Pay schedules, authorizing the purchases outlined on the schedules. Submitted by: Kevin Vensko, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services Summary Statement: This is a routine listing of purchases and direct payments by the District which is generally presented to the Board at each meeting. Budget Implications: 2025-26 01 General Fund (Restricted) 1,125,392.42 01 General Fund (Unrestricted) 813,344.72 09 Charter School Fund (AAV) 17,146.42 11 Adult Education Fund 128,545.25 13 Cafeteria Fund 62,023.18 14 Deferred Maintenance Fund 0.00 25 Developer Fees 0.00 40 Capital Outlay Fund 0.00 56 Debt Service Fund 0.00 71 Retiree Benefits Fund 0.00 76 Payroll Clearing Fund 0.00 Subtotal P.O.'s 2,146,451.99 Direct Pay 4,074,027.95 Grand Total $6,220,479.94 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the attached Purchase Order and Direct Pay schedules, authorizing the purchases outlined on the schedule. File Attachments 10-2-25 - PO BOARD REPORT 25-26.pdf (56 KB) 10-2-25 - DIRECT PAY REPORT 2025-26.pdf (64 KB) Motion & Voting It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion by Charles Hughes, second by L Rosemary Mann. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Carla Corona, Cynthia R Hernandez, Charles Hughes, L Rosemary Mann, Miguel Sanchez IV Subject B. Employee Conference/Trip Reimbursement Schedule Meeting Oct 2, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting - Work Study Category 6. Consent Agenda - Category: Business Services Type Action (Consent) Dollar Amount $211,960.40 Recommended Action It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the attached schedule for encumbrances and/or reimbursements. Submitted by: Kevin Vensko, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services Summary Statement: The Employee Conference/Trip Reimbursement Schedule is a listing of encumbrances and/or reimbursements to school personnel for trips. Budget Implications: These include actual and necessary costs according to Administrative Regulation 3350 and are funded by the account program for the specific division which has taken the trip. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the attached schedule for encumbrances and/or reimbursements. File Attachments 10-2-25 - CONFERENCE REPORT 2025-26.pdf (58 KB) Motion & Voting It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion by Charles Hughes, second by L Rosemary Mann. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Carla Corona, Cynthia R Hernandez, Charles Hughes, L Rosemary Mann, Miguel Sanchez IV Subject C. Student Trip Schedule Meeting Oct 2, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting - Work Study Category 6. Consent Agenda - Category: Business Services Type Action (Consent) Dollar Amount $102,642.21 Recommended Action It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the attached schedule for school trips as presented. Submitted by: Kevin Vensko, Assistant Superintendet, Business Services Summary Statement: The Student Trip Schedule is a listing of trips to be taken by school personnel. Trips have been submitted and approved for appropriateness through the Business Services division. Budget Implications: These are actual and necessary costs according to Administrative Regulation 3541.1 and are funded by the account program for the specific division taking the trip. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the attached schedule for school trips as presented. File Attachments 10-2-25 - FIELD TRIP REPORT 2025-26.pdf (60 KB) Motion & Voting It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Motion by Charles Hughes, second by L Rosemary Mann. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Carla Corona, Cynthia R Hernandez, Charles Hughes, L Rosemary Mann, Miguel Sanchez IV 7. Adjournment Subject A. Adjournment Sine Die Meeting Oct 2, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting - Work Study Category 7. Adjournment Type Action Recommended Action It is recommended that the Board of Trustees adjourn the meeting sine die. File Attachments Motion & Voting It is recommended that the Board of Trustees adjourn the meeting sine die. Motion by Charles Hughes, second by L Rosemary Mann. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Carla Corona, Cynthia R Hernandez, Charles Hughes, L Rosemary Mann, Miguel Sanchez IV