Board approves expulsions, personnel appointments, safety plans and policy updates; LGBTQ+ proclamation passes 4‑1
May 14, 2026 | Mt. Diablo Unified, School Districts, California
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The Mount Diablo Unified School District board on May 13 approved a package of routine and contested actions, including student discipline, personnel appointments, safety plans and policy updates.
Disciplinary actions: The board approved three stipulated expulsion agreements (students 14‑26, 15‑26 and 16‑26). Each agreement sets conditions for possible readmission: prohibition from MDUSD campuses without permission, completion of coursework through opportunity or home/hospital programs beginning August 2026, counseling (15–30 hours depending on the case), minimum credit and attendance thresholds (examples: 60 credits and 90% attendance in one case; 35 credits and 90% attendance in another), and prohibition on future expellable offenses. Motions to approve each stipulated agreement were moved and seconded and recorded as passing by vote counts announced at the meeting (5‑0).
Personnel and appointments: Human resources presented several permanent principal appointments (including Nicole Kitchen, Adria Ibera, Amanda Lushin/Lucien, Charles Harrington Jr. and others). Each appointee spoke briefly; the board voted to confirm the appointments with votes reported as unanimous where noted.
Resolutions and proclamations: The board unanimously approved Resolution 25/26‑75 recognizing Classified School Employees Week (May 17–23, 2026) and Resolution 25/26‑79 recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month. Resolution 25/26‑76 to recognize June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month prompted extended debate from trustees: one trustee raised concerns about aspects of gender‑affirming care and family structure, while several trustees strongly defended the district’s commitment to inclusion and safety; the resolution was adopted 4‑1.
Safety plans and policies: The board approved the 2025–26 comprehensive school safety plans (redacted versions to be published online; Oak Grove Middle School’s plan will return on June 10 due to a technical upload error) and adopted CSBA recommended policy updates from the February 2026 quarterly update. Staff explained that redactions withhold maps and specific gathering locations for safety reasons, while principals can provide full plans at school sites upon request.
Layoffs: The board adopted Resolution 25/26‑77 to implement classified layoffs and issue final layoff notices by May 15 to affected positions; the motion passed 5‑0.
Other items: The board authorized submitting applications for the Bay Area Air District community benefits competitive grant program (Resolution 25/26‑78) and received a progress update on implementation of CaliforniaColleges.edu as the district’s college and career guidance platform.
Votes taken at the meeting were recorded during the proceedings; where the clerk read results the board reported most action votes as unanimous 5‑0, except the Pride Month proclamation (4‑1). Several items were informational and did not require board votes.
The board adjourned after approving CSBA policy updates and indicated no meeting extension was needed.
Disciplinary actions: The board approved three stipulated expulsion agreements (students 14‑26, 15‑26 and 16‑26). Each agreement sets conditions for possible readmission: prohibition from MDUSD campuses without permission, completion of coursework through opportunity or home/hospital programs beginning August 2026, counseling (15–30 hours depending on the case), minimum credit and attendance thresholds (examples: 60 credits and 90% attendance in one case; 35 credits and 90% attendance in another), and prohibition on future expellable offenses. Motions to approve each stipulated agreement were moved and seconded and recorded as passing by vote counts announced at the meeting (5‑0).
Personnel and appointments: Human resources presented several permanent principal appointments (including Nicole Kitchen, Adria Ibera, Amanda Lushin/Lucien, Charles Harrington Jr. and others). Each appointee spoke briefly; the board voted to confirm the appointments with votes reported as unanimous where noted.
Resolutions and proclamations: The board unanimously approved Resolution 25/26‑75 recognizing Classified School Employees Week (May 17–23, 2026) and Resolution 25/26‑79 recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month. Resolution 25/26‑76 to recognize June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month prompted extended debate from trustees: one trustee raised concerns about aspects of gender‑affirming care and family structure, while several trustees strongly defended the district’s commitment to inclusion and safety; the resolution was adopted 4‑1.
Safety plans and policies: The board approved the 2025–26 comprehensive school safety plans (redacted versions to be published online; Oak Grove Middle School’s plan will return on June 10 due to a technical upload error) and adopted CSBA recommended policy updates from the February 2026 quarterly update. Staff explained that redactions withhold maps and specific gathering locations for safety reasons, while principals can provide full plans at school sites upon request.
Layoffs: The board adopted Resolution 25/26‑77 to implement classified layoffs and issue final layoff notices by May 15 to affected positions; the motion passed 5‑0.
Other items: The board authorized submitting applications for the Bay Area Air District community benefits competitive grant program (Resolution 25/26‑78) and received a progress update on implementation of CaliforniaColleges.edu as the district’s college and career guidance platform.
Votes taken at the meeting were recorded during the proceedings; where the clerk read results the board reported most action votes as unanimous 5‑0, except the Pride Month proclamation (4‑1). Several items were informational and did not require board votes.
The board adjourned after approving CSBA policy updates and indicated no meeting extension was needed.
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