The Personnel Commission
The Personnel Commission in Downey Unified School District is a three-member body made up of individuals who are appointed, each by a different method.
One member of the Personnel Commission is appointed by the Board of Education; one member by the employee union with the largest number of members; and the third member is appointed jointly by the other two.
The Personnel Commission is an independent body within the school district and the core of the Merit System. The commission is endowed with the responsibility for overseeing the administration of the merit system. The commission has rulemaking authority for the specifics of classified employment as set forth in the California Education Code.
Serving at the direction of the Personnel Commission, the Director, Classified Human Resources, BethAnn Arko, also serves as secretary to the commission.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Personnel Commission of the Downey Unified School District is to ensure that, in support of the excellent education of the students of this District and through an effective and efficient merit system of employment, employees in the classified service are well-qualified, are properly classified and paid, are treated fairly, and are hired through processes that are objective and free from favoritism in compliance with federal and state laws.
What is a Merit System?
A Merit System is a structured personnel system for classified (non-teaching) personnel. The personnel operation in a merit system school district is governed by the laws contained in the California Education Code. The body which assures the proper administration of the merit system is the Personnel Commission.
There are several principles upon which the merit system is based. Those which apply directly to classified employee recruitment and selection activities of the district are:
- employment and promotion on the basis of merit as shown by competitive examination
- ensuring like pay for like service
- prohibition of discrimination in employment
- encouragement of career service
In addition, the merit system provides impartial hearing of appeals from disciplinary actions by an independent body whose decision is binding upon the Board of Education.
Personnel Commission Directory
Dianne Lumsdaine, Chair
Appointed jointly by two commissioners
John Kennedy, Vice Chair
Appointed by the Board of Education
Angie Rademaker, Member
Appointed by the employee union
Personnel Commission Meetings & Agendas
Upcoming Meeting
Personnel Commission Meeting – December 18, 2024 @ 4:00 pm
Lloyd L. Stromberg Conference Room – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey
Public Comment: Persons who want to comment on agendized items only are requested, but not required, to provide name and subject matter upon which you wish to speak. Please limit your comments to no more than three (3) minutes.
Meetings: Agendas and Minutes
2024-2025 School Year
| Date | Time | Type | Location | Agenda & Minutes |
| July 17, 2024 | 4:00 pm | Regular | Lloyd L. Stromberg Conference Room – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
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August 21, 2024
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3:00 p.m. | Regular | Lloyd L. Stromberg Conference Room – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey |
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September 25, 2024
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4:00 pm | Regular | Lloyd L. Stromberg Conference Room – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
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October 23, 2024
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4:00 pm | Regular | Lloyd L. Stromberg Conference Room – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | Agenda |
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November 20, 2024
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4:00 pm | Regular | Lloyd L. Stromberg Conference Room – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey |
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December 18, 2024
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4:00 pm | Regular | Lloyd L. Stromberg Conference Room – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey |
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| January 15, 2025 | 4:00 p.m. | Regular | Lloyd L. Stromberg Conference Room – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
| February 19, 2025 | 4:00 pm | Regular | Lloyd L. Stromberg Conference Room – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
| March 19, 2025 | 4:00 pm | Regular | Lloyd L. Stromberg Conference Room – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
| April 23, 2025 | 4:00 pm | Regular | Lloyd L. Stromberg Conference Room – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
| May 14, 2025 | 4:00 pm | Regular | Lloyd L. Stromberg Conference Room – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
| May 21, 2025 | 3:30 pm | Service Pin Awards & Retirement Recognition |
TBD |
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| May 22, 2025 | 9:30 am | Service Pin Awards & Retirement Recognition for Transportation Personnel |
Transportation Department; 12330 Woodruff Ave., Downey |
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| June 18, 2025 | 4:00 pm | Regular | Lloyd L. Stromberg Conference Room – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey |
2023-2024 School Year
| Date | Time | Type | Location | Agenda & Minutes |
| July 19, 2023 | 4:00 pm | Regular | Lloyd L. Stromberg Conference Room – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey |
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August 30, 2023
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4:00 p.m. | Regular | Lloyd L. Stromberg Conference Room – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
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September 20, 2023
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4:00 pm | Regular | Lloyd L. Stromberg Conference Room – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
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October 18, 2023
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4:00 pm | Regular | Lloyd L. Stromberg Conference Room – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
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November 15, 2023
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4:00 pm | Regular | Lloyd L. Stromberg Conference Room – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
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December 20, 2023
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4:00 pm | Regular | Lloyd L. Stromberg Conference Room – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
| January 24, 2024 | 4:00 p.m. | Regular | Lloyd L. Stromberg Conference Room – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
| February 14, 2024 | 4:00 pm | Regular | Lloyd L. Stromberg Conference Room – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
| March 20, 2024 | 4:00 pm | Regular | Lloyd L. Stromberg Conference Room – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
| April 24, 2024 | 4:00 pm | Regular | Lloyd L. Stromberg Conference Room – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
| May 15, 2024 | 4:00 p.m. | Regular | Lloyd L. Stromberg Conference Room – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
| May 15, 2024 | 3:30 pm | Service Pin Awards & Retirement Recognition |
Stauffer Middle School, 11985 Old River School Road, Downey |
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| June 26, 2024 | 4:00 pm | Regular | Lloyd L. Stromberg Conference Room – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey |
2022-2023 School Year
| Date | Time | Type | Location | Agenda & Minutes |
| July 20, 2022 | 4:00 pm | Regular | District Conference Center Room A – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
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August 17, 2022 August 24, 2022
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4:00 pm 2:00 p.m. |
Regular | District Conference Center Room A – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
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September 21, 2022
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4:00 pm | Regular | District Conference Center Room A – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
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October 19, 2022
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4:00 pm | Regular | District Conference Center Room A – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
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November 16, 2022
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4:00 pm | Regular | District Conference Center Room A – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
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December 21, 2022
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4:00 pm | Regular | Food Services Conference Room (S-2) – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
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February 8, 2023 February 16, 2023
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4:00 pm | Regular | Board Room – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
| March 15, 2023 | 4:00 pm | Regular | District Conference Center Room A – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
| April 11, 2023 | 9:00 am | Special | Lloyd L. Stromberg Conference Room – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
| April 19, 2023 | 4:00 pm | Regular | District Conference Center Room A – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
| April 26, 2023 | 4:00 p.m. | Special | Grace E. Horney Board Room – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
| May 2, 2023 | 1:30 p.m. | Special | Lloyd L. Stromberg Conference Room – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
| May 11, 2023 | 4:00 p.m. | Regular | District Conference Center Room A – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
| May 17, 2023 | 3:30 pm | Service Pin Awards & Retirement Recognition | Griffiths Middle School; 9633 Tweedy Lane, Downey | |
| May 18, 2023 | 9:30 am | Transportation Service Pin Awards & Retirement Recognition | Transportation Department – 12330 Woodruff Avenue, Downey | |
| June 21, 2023 | 1:00 pm | Special | Lloyd L. Stromberg Conference Room – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
| June 22, 2023 | 4:00 pm | Regular | Lloyd L. Stromberg Conference Room – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
| June 27, 2023 | 10:30am | Special | District Office Conference Room 208- Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey |
2021-2022 School Year
| Date | Time | Type | Location | Agenda & Minutes |
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August 18, 2021 |
4:00 pm | Regular | District Conference Center Room A – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
| September 15, 2021 | 4:00 pm | Regular | District Conference Center Room A – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
| October 20, 2021 | 4:00 pm | Regular | District Conference Center Room A – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
| October 20 & 21, 2021 | 3:30pm & 9:30 am | Service Pin Awards & Retirement Recognition | Pinning Ceremonies have been cancelled until further notice. | |
| November 17, 2021 | 4:00 pm | Regular | District Conference Center Room A – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
| December 15, 2021 | 4:00 pm | Regular | Grace E. Horney Board Room of the Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
| January 19, 2022 | 4:00 pm | Regular | District Conference Center Room A – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
| February 16, 2022 | 4:00 pm | Regular | District Conference Center Room A – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
| March 16, 2022 | 4:00 pm | Regular | District Conference Center Room A – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
| April 20, 2022 | 4:00 pm | Regular | District Conference Center Room A – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey | |
| May 18, 2022 | 3:30 pm | Service Pin Awards & Retirement Recognition | District Conference Center Room A – Gallegos Administration Center – 11627 Brookshire Ave., Downey |
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| May 19, 2022 | 9:30 am | Transportation Service Pin Awards & Retirement Recognition | Columbus High School Cafeteria- 12330 Woodruff Avenue, Downey | |
| May 25, 2022 | 3:30 pm | Service Pin Awards & Retirement Recognition | Sussman Middle School Gymnasium- 12500 Birchdale Avenue, Downey | |
| June 22, 2022 | 4:00 pm | Regular | See above |
Minutes |
2020-2021 School Year
| Date | Time | Type | Location | Agenda & Minutes |
| June 16, 2021 | 4:15 pm | Regular | See Above | |
| May 20, 2021 | 9:30 am | Regular | Transportation Department, 12330 Woodruff Ave, Downey, CA 90241 | Agenda: Service Pin Awards and Retirement Recognition for Transportation Personnel Minutes |
| May 19, 2021 | 3:30 pm | Regular | Barbara Riley Community Center Auditorium, 7810 Quill Drive, Downey, CA 90242 | Service Pin Awards and Retirement Recognition Minutes |
| April 21, 2021 | 4:15 pm | Regular | Downey Unified School District – DCCA | |
| March 17, 2021 | 4:15 pm | Regular | Downey Unified School District – DCCA | |
| February 17, 2021 | 4:15 pm | Regular | See Above | Agenda |
| January 27, 2021 | 4:15 pm | Regular | Electronically/Telephonically | Agenda |
| December 16, 2020 | 4:15 pm | Regular | Electronically/Telephonically | Agenda Minutes |
| November 18, 2020 | 4:00 pm | Regular | Electronically/Telephonically | Agenda Minutes |
| October 21, 2020 | 4:00 pm | Regular | Downey Unified School District – DCCA | Agenda Minutes |
| September 16, 2020 | 4:00 pm | Regular | Downey Unified School District – DCCA | Agenda Minutes |
| August 19, 2020 | 4:15 pm | Regular | Pace Training Center | Agenda Minutes |
| July 22, 2020 | 4:15 pm | Regular | Zoom Meeting | Agenda Minutes |
2019-2020 School Year
2018-2019 School Year
| August 22, 2018Agenda |
| September 19, 2018 |
| October 17, 2018 |
| November 14, 2018 |
| December 19, 2018 |
| January 17, 2019 |
| February 20, 2019 |
| March 20, 2019 |
| April 17, 2019 |
| May 22, 2019
Service Pin Awards and Retirement Recognition |
| May 23, 2019
Service Pin Award and Retirement Recognition for Transportation Personnel |
| June 19, 2019 |
2017-2018 School Year
| 7/19/17 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 8/16/17 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 9/20/17 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 10/18/17 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 11/15/17 | Agenda | |
| 12/6/17 | Agenda | |
| 12/20/17 | Agenda | |
| 1/31/18 | Agenda | |
| 2/21/18 | Agenda | |
| 3/21/18 | Agenda | |
| 4/25/18 | Agenda | |
| 5/23/18 | Agenda | |
| 5/24/18 | Service Pin Awards and Retirement Recognition for Transportation Personnel | |
| 6/20/18 | Agenda |
2016-2017 School Year
| 7/20/2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 8/24/2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 9/14/2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 10/12/2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 11/30/2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 1/18/2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 2/22/2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 3/22/2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 4/26/2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 5/24/2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 5/25/2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 6/21/2017 | Agenda | Minutes |
2015-2016 School Year
| 7/22/2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 8/19/2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 9/8/2015 | Agenda | Meeting |
| 9/16/2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 10/21/2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 11/18/2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 12/9/2015 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 1/13/2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 2/17/2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 3/16/2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 4/20/2016 | Agenda | Minutes |
| 6/18/2016 | Agenda | Minutes |