AUSD Board of Education Meeting 5/26/2026

The Arcadia Unified School District (AUSD) Board of Education held a meeting on May 26, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key highlights included the appointment of a new assistant principal for Arcadia High School, selected from a robust pool of 94 applicants, and the approval of a representative to the Foothill Unity Center board of directors. The board also reviewed and discussed updates to the district's asset management and internal control policies, including a new provision allowing automatic cost-of-living adjustments to the capitalization threshold in accordance with state law. Technology updates were presented, notably a shift in the elementary Chromebook program to keep devices in classrooms rather than at home, with plans to procure additional storage carts based on teacher feedback. A detailed budget update was provided, focusing on the governor's May revise, which projected increased state revenues and Prop 98 funding, including a significant 4.31% COLA increase and a 40% increase in special education base funding, resulting in an estimated $4.6 million in ongoing additional revenue for the district. The board discussed the implications of these budget changes, including the impact on special education funding and sub costs related to new paid pregnancy disability leave requirements. The meeting concluded with the approval of consent items and recognition of retiring staff members.