Successes and accomplishments formed an overarching theme at the Tuesday, April 13 Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) Regular Board of Education Meeting. At a time when other districts are coping with severe learning loss that may never be recovered, the agenda showcased positive strides made under difficult circumstances. From Academic Decathlon medals to innovative mental health programs to newly announced graduation plans, the meeting was full of what Superintendent Dr. Michael Bregy described as “a lot of really good things coming our way.”
The positivity was tempered a bit by the still-lingering effects of a contentious Special Board Meeting held on April 8 that generated extensive community reaction. During that meeting, the Board voted 3-2 to amend guidelines that determined how members are appointed to the Finance Committee. (The Finance Committee acts as an independent body that advises the Board regarding the District’s financial interests and operations.) Board members Tristen Walker-Shuman, Noah Margo and Dr. Amanda Stern voted in favor of amending the guidelines.
