Votes at a glance: board approves gifts, budget certification, transportation plan and bleacher standards

The Simi Valley Unified School District board recorded several formal actions during the meeting.

Gifts: Trustees approved acceptance of gifts to district programs, including cash donations ($1,000 for boys lacrosse, $7,000 for drama) and an equipment donation (a Genie lift valued at about $3,500). The consent-item motion carried on roll call.

Second Interim: The board approved filing and positive certification of the district's second interim financial report. The motion was moved by Trustee Smolin and seconded by Trustee Pine; the board recorded a roll call with Trustees DeBrundt, Smolin, Clerk Pine and President LaBelle voting "Aye." Staff will submit the certification to the Ventura County Office of Education.

Transportation plan: Trustees approved the Transportation Plan for the 2024-25 school year after a motion moved and seconded; the motion passed on roll call.

Bleacher system resolution: The board adopted Resolution No. 46-2,324 to standardize Herc Edwards, Inc. bleacher systems for the Simi Valley High School MBR project following a motion and roll call vote.

Closed-session actions: After returning from closed session, the board reported votes to follow district recommendations on confidential student matters and accepted a resignation agreement for a certificated employee (the board moved to accept the recommendation).