Board President Gina Clayton-Tarvin
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President Clayton-Tarvin Defeats Huntington Beach Mayor Pro Tem Butch Twining In Court 🇺🇸
Huntington Beach, CA-Huntington Beach Mayor Pro Tem Butch Twining’s attempts to intimidate and silence me have backfired with his outrageously frivolous lawsuit. He was shown the door today in a humiliating loss in the California Superior Court. The fact is that he was at the rally while amongst known white supremacists and doesn’t like that he was exposed. Twining sued me when I exposed him for marching and chanting “while amongst” white supremacists at the September 10, 2025 Charlie Kirk rally at the Huntington Beach pier. Video of the rally, widely available, circulating online and seen by millions worldwide, showed that Twining was at the rally while white supremacists including Ryan Sanchez and Nick Taurus led numerous chants, including “white lives matter,” “fight, fight, fight,” and “white men fight back.” They spewed bigoted rhetoric. Twining should be ashamed of himself for not immediately speaking out against these men and instead attacking me for showing who he really is. He is abusing the CA Court system, wasting tax dollars. But, now he knows he can’t use his high-priced LA lawyers to bully his constituents into silence. Truth and justice have prevailed and our U.S. Constitution has been upheld. Butch Twining, the self-styled MAGA City Councilman and Trump clone, had demanded $25 Million in damages from supposed lost business and political advancement, from me. Now, he won’t be getting a penny. The tentative ruling was confirmed today at 2pm and he is now required under the anti-SLAPP statute to pay my attorneys’ fees and costs. Well known conservative, Judge Craig Griffin, presided. He was originally appointed to the Superior Court in May 2009 by Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Thanks go out to Judge Griffin for upholding our nation’s laws and protecting free speech 🇺🇸!
OVSD Acquires Electric Buses Via AQMD Grants 🚌
Huntington Beach, CA-The Board of Trustees celebrated the unveiling of the District's first electric school buses, three micro Bird buses were award to OVSD through a $1.1M clean air grant. These wheelchair accessible buses will enhance service for Special Education routes and mark the start of the OVSD's transition to a more efficient, sustainable fleet, reducing emissions and long-term fuel costs.
Gina Clayton-Tarvin Elected 2026 Board President
Dear OVSD Community,
I am honored to share that the Board of Trustees has elected its officers for the coming year 2026. It is a privilege to have been selected to serve as Board President, marking my sixth term in this role. I am deeply grateful for the trust and confidence placed in me.
I look forward to continuing the important work led by former President Patricia Singer, whose steady leadership and dedication have helped guide our District with care and integrity in 2025. Trustee Singer will continue to serve in a key leadership role this year as Vice President, and Trustee Jack Souders will serve as Clerk. I am excited to work alongside both of them, as well as with trustees Keri Gorsage and Morgan Westmoreland, as we advance the mission and vision of Ocean View School District.
Having been part of this District for many years as a parent and board member, I remain committed to supporting our students, families, staff, and community partners. Together, we will continue building upon the strong foundation that makes Ocean View School District a place where every child can thrive.
Thank you for your ongoing support and engagement. I look forward to a productive and inspiring year ahead. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I wish you all the best. Happy holidays!
Sincerely,
Gina Clayton-Tarvin
President, OVSD Board of Trustees
Vitamin OC Interview Reveals HB's Lack of Transparency
Huntington Beach, CA- An interview with the Vitamin OC hosts, podcasters Joanna Weiss and Whitney Gomez, reveals a discussion about government transparency via the California Public Records Act and the City of Huntington's poor track record. Watch to learn more and check back for the a link to the entire 36 minute interview.
