Governing body returns from closed session after action on superintendent appointment; details not disclosed

President Kamkar announced the meeting would move into closed session to consider a public employee appointment for superintendent under Government Code section 54957, then asked Miss Gutierrez to take the roll before the session began. “Miss Gutierrez, can you please take the role?” the presiding officer said as the meeting prepared to close.

The session opened with a land acknowledgement naming the Chumash, Tongva, Fernandeno and Tataviam peoples, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The presiding officer led the pledge, saying, “I’m gonna lead us in the pledge of allegiance, all 4 of us.” The meeting then checked for public comment; the transcript records none.

During roll call, Miss Gutierrez recorded attendance: Member Olsen — Present; Member Aga Khanian — not here at this moment; Clerk Kano — not here at this moment; Vice President Weisberg — Present; President Kamkar — Present. The governing body then adjourned into closed session for the stated purpose of a public employee appointment, citing Government Code section 54957.

When the meeting returned from closed session at 4:19, the presiding officer said only that “we know action was taken in closed session,” and moved immediately to adjourn for the day. The transcript does not include any public disclosure of what action was taken, who (if anyone) was appointed or any vote tally or motion language. No motions, votes or appointment details are recorded in the public portion of the transcript.

The meeting concluded without further public business. Because the appointment matter was handled in closed session, members of the public looking for information on any personnel decision will need to consult subsequent publicly released minutes or staff communications for details.