Objection to the hiring of CWI was the topic of an impassioned plea during the meeting.
"Anytime anything like that happens, it's a concern for us as a community and for our students and for their safety," BHUSD Board of Education President, Rachelle Marcus, told the Courier.
Upward Bound House provides families in crisis with short-term emergency shelter on the Westside and in South Los Angeles.
"COVID is a lie, I know you hate that mask," one protester, Asefeh Shirafkan, told a student. "You don't need to wear a mask."
"I am thrilled that the District and the Union were able to reach an MOU to return to full five days of instruction," Board of Education President Rachelle Marcus, told the Courier.
"The practice did not match the policy and we were just putting the house in order," Margo told the Courier.
Under his leadership, El Rodeo achieved California Distinguished Schools Status prior to the reconfiguration.
"After COVID for a year and a half, we all just want to celebrate," a student who identified himself as John told the Courier.
During the Superintendent's report portion of the meeting, Dr. Michael Bregy shared that updated health protocols include maintaining three feet of physical distance between student desks, and six feet of distance between staff and student desks.
The BHUSD statement added, "It is always exciting to recognize our students' accomplishments over the years, but throughout a pandemic it is quite outstanding to honor their work especially throughout these times.