LONG BEACH, CA · September 27, 2026
LBUSD board gets unaudited budget closeout update
The district said 2025-26 ended with deficit spending, reserves still in place, and enrollment down by about 1,600 students.
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California school boards — every meeting Sundays covered, summarized in plain English. 5 towns live. Most recent: LBUSD board gets unaudited budget closeout update (LONG BEACH, September 27, 2026).
REDONDO BEACH, CA · September 27, 2026
School board rejects student claim against district
Redondo Beach Unified School District trustees unanimously denied claim 2614980, a case tied to an elementary school incident from the prior year.
Pasadena, CA · September 27, 2026
School board reviews transfer-credit policy changes
Pasadena Unified School District opened a first read on transfer-credit rules, with staff saying the revised policy will return later for a board vote.
Palo Alto, CA · September 20, 2026
School board starts early talks on 2027-2028 contract
District leaders opened reopener discussions with PAEA months earlier than usual, tying the move to budget pressure and the March 15 layoff notice deadline.
Santa Monica, CA · September 6, 2026
School board approves $5,877,482 Samohi grading contract
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board of Education cleared the next construction step for Santa Monica High School Student Services Building after earlier demolition work.