Duarte board approves consent calendar, budget, LCAP and several resolutions; CCAP renewed

The Duarte Unified School District board approved a series of routine and substantive items by roll call during the meeting.

Key approvals (all recorded on the public record by roll call with four affirmative votes and one absence unless noted):

- Consent calendar (motion moved by Miss Holgin, second by Mr. Reyes): approved.
- Appointment of Lisa Tobar as Director of Fiscal Services (announced after closed session): approved during closed session report.
- Denial of a tort claim by employee Kelly Lassen for lack of facts: board directed legal counsel to notify the claim representative.
- Final settlement and general release (special-education due process case number 20260453, dated June 15, 2026): approved (moved by Miss Holgin, second by Mr. Reyes).
- Tentative agreements with the Duarte Unified Educators Association (personnel agreements): approved.
- Employment agreement amendment for Superintendent Dr. Medano (extend term to June 30, 2030; 2% salary increase effective Jan. 1, 2026): approved.
- Renewal of College and Career Access Pathway (CCAP) dual-enrollment agreement with Citrus College: approved after a brief public hearing.
- Arts and music in schools annual report and Proposition 28 funding certification: approved.
- Adoption of the 2026–2027 district budget and approval of the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP): approved.
- Multiple resolutions authorizing filing applications for child-care center licenses (Royale, Ballet View, Maxwell sites) and related early-childhood program items: approved.

Most recorded votes were unanimous among members present; Dr. Finlay was repeatedly marked absent on roll calls. Several informational items (presentations, superintendent report) were received without separate board action.