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Why it matters: Families and coaches told the board that bussing students to outside pools and renting facilities is costly and disruptive to students’ schedules. Speakers said the district has received concept estimates in the range of about $10 million to $20 million for a full replacement — figures described in public comments as approximate and not presented as a formal district cost estimate.

What the board heard and decided: Public comment on Sept. 24 focused heavily on the aquatics project; speakers urged either a full renovation or at least repairs so students can return to the pool. Board President Rob Hammond responded that the board is trying to move the project forward and requested staff review Fund 40 as seed money for immediate repairs. The board also received an aquatics concept study and ratified a facility lease agreement with Citrus College to accommodate the high school water polo team while district facilities are unavailable.

Details and limits: The board did not adopt a funded renovation plan at the meeting, and no formal dollar amount for the Fund 40 seed allocation was approved on the record. The lease with Citrus College was described as a ratification of a facility agreement; the transcript did not include the motion language, mover/second, or a recorded vote tally for that ratification. Speakers said the district is currently paying for off-site pool access (examples cited included Citrus College and trips to pools in other cities) and estimated those costs in public comments as “about $20,000,” a figure attributed to commenters and not presented as a finalized district accounting.

Implementation challenges: Board members and presenters framed the issue as constrained by available bond and measure funds and recent staffing reductions; the board noted that a large bond (Measure M) was focused on campus safety upgrades and that full replacement of an aquatic facility would exceed current local resources without additional funding. The board directed staff to return with options for minimal repairs that would make the pool usable for student instruction while the district continues to pursue long-term funding.

Next steps: The district will develop repair estimates and funding options for future board consideration. The lease with Citrus College remains in place to allow some programs to continue while district work proceeds.

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What the board approved: The board approved two executive-level certificated positions — an executive director of educational services (focused on college and career supports and career technical education pathways) and an executive director of curriculum and instruction (to oversee data analysis, instructional strategy and the district’s English learner program). Presenters said these positions previously existed, had been eliminated by the former superintendent, and are being reinstated to provide districtwide instructional and college/career supports.

New staff and student representatives: The board introduced Susan Thomas as the district’s new public information officer. The board also swore in two high school student representatives: Kelli Zuvall of Monrovia High School and Madeline Avila of Canyon Oaks High School. The transcript did not include motion language or a roll-call vote for the certificated position approvals in the recap; presenters said the positions were approved.

Why it matters: Board leaders said the executive posts are intended to support principals and teachers, strengthen CTE pathways and expand college- and career-readiness services for students who do not follow a traditional four-year college path.

Next steps: District administrators will integrate the new executive roles into cabinet-level responsibilities and begin work with principals and CTE advisory groups as described during the meeting.","Monrovia Unified approved two certificated executive positions and introduced a new public information officer; the board also swore in two student representatives.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":80,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6425428,"Measure M money tied to safety upgrades as board explains bells, PA and fencing priorities",1048,91651,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5899962-de6798457428cb4332da11503ea784c1&start=91&end=1140","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5899962-de6798457428cb4332da11503ea784c1/thumbnail_91651.jpg","/articles/6425428/Monrovia/Los-Angeles-County/California/Measure-M-money-tied-to-safety-upgrades-as-board-explains-bells-PA-and-fencing-priorities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6425428-227614412081c7edb5484717442b8859/orig.mp4?Expires=1771100983&Signature=FLH1xiIqzm~df-gr5DfLyEfznbxxy~J112J2d8Mpp622tUbRTrfCN9~R2uCBllRMuuf~k8A9b6nYmxq2wS4ANuusO0fYJ02KZ1SDQKJu8-EoWg5eqorUBH-Ul6znzzg9JHfp7dgmsDvvk2QOGkt55OnDSg5rcTuthnro~3mHve3CdG85NysYuB6JMb39Xqp7MGcgekXOC9JBXfIW95HYp5DuOK9gKwoedz-zqliyOi71sCgeLWt6vT-hOjmJ6ZdlehLNCqV~7jgcStXUFkonHdoNfOSgQPmNqbHA25JJ1jp4GCoVVfc9zVqjtO-j4W8QKeTxq1QYM1sHoPuIxJqgfg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Monrovia Unified’s board and staff spent substantial time in the Sept. 24 meeting reviewing facility priorities funded by Measure M, the local bond measure, and explaining why some projects must wait while safety-related work is completed.

Why it matters: District officials said Measure M dollars have been targeted largely toward safety projects — fencing, updated public-address systems and clocks — and that those priorities affect the sequencing of other capital work such as a full aquatic center replacement.

What staff said: Dr. Hart Rodas (presenter identified in the transcript as “Dr. Hart Rodas”) described how bells, public-address systems and clocks are integrated; he said modern systems can be accessed remotely so an off-site administrator can broadcast to campus speakers during an incident. Board discussion also referenced newly installed perimeter fences that, while intended to improve safety, have reduced open community access to some play areas.

Broad Oaks Elementary rebuild: The board reviewed progress on rebuilding Broad Oaks Elementary School following a fire several years ago. A consultant (Dixon and Associates) told the board that returned plans and required changes had delayed the project in prior months, but presenters said approvals are moving forward and construction is expected to resume in coming months; the transcript did not record a specific construction start date.

Audio and boardroom upgrades: A proposal from Golden Star to replace failing audio in the boardroom was discussed; the transcript did not record a formal approval for that contract during the meeting.

Next steps: Staff will continue work on Measure M-funded safety upgrades and return with details as projects are scheduled for construction or procurement. Board members asked for clarity on how safety priorities affect other capital projects.

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What speakers said: At the Sept. 10 meeting, a parent urged the board to address safety given recent school shootings nationwide. Board President Rob Hammond acknowledged those concerns and said the district would not publicly list every precaution for security reasons but that the superintendent would provide a broad overview of safety measures. The superintendent also reported on a Sept. 18 event at Wild Rose Elementary that offered tips and strategies to support children’s mental health.

District response and limits: Board members and staff stressed ongoing collaboration with local police and fire departments and said the district follows strict safety standards. They also noted that, for security reasons, detailed operational procedures would not be made public. The transcript does not include a formal motion or policy change tied to the public comments.

Next steps and context: The board asked administrators to give a broader description of safety measures at a future time while maintaining the confidentiality of operational protocols. District staff emphasized mental-health outreach as part of a broader safety and student-support strategy.

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Key actions: The board ratified a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the West San Gabriel Valley SELPA teacher residency program and approved the district’s unaudited actuals financial reports for the 2024–25 fiscal year covering revenues and expenditures across district funds. Separately, the board passed a resolution recognizing dates in September and October for Hispanic Heritage Month; the transcript indicates the resolution was passed during the Sept. 10 meeting.

Proposition 28 public hearing: The board also held a public hearing on Proposition 28 funds, the state program for arts and creative education funding; the recap described the hearing but did not include details of specific allocations or board action on Prop 28 at the meeting.

What the actions mean: The SELPA MOU supports a teacher residency program intended to serve students with special needs through a consortium of local districts. The unaudited actuals approval is a routine fiscal action that allows administrators to close the prior fiscal year’s books while auditors complete final reports.

Details not recorded: The transcript recap did not include motion language, mover/second names or a roll-call vote tally for these items. Where the meeting recorder provided no specifics, the article marks those fields as not specified.","Monrovia Unified ratified a memorandum of understanding with the West San Gabriel Valley SELPA, approved unaudited actuals for 2024–25 and passed a resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month.","actionData","errors"]

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Board ratifies SELPA MOU, approves unaudited actuals and recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month