5/5/2026 GGUSD Board of Education Meeting

The Garden Grove Unified School District Board of Education held a meeting on May 5, 2026, primarily focused on recognizing student achievements and district employees, as well as addressing community concerns and contract negotiations. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of the College Board Early Participation Program at a cost of $11.52 per student, a Memorandum of Understanding with Orange County United Way for Youth Career Connection Summer Internships at no cost to the district, and acceptance of Prop 28 Arts and Music in Schools Plan funding. Additionally, the board approved a $150,000 grant from the Gates Foundation to support accelerated math learning for intermediate students. The board also authorized a 15% average price increase on two food service items and approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Orange County Public Libraries for a summer food service program. Purchase orders and checks totaling nearly $14 million were approved. Public comments highlighted concerns about class sizes, especially in special education and transitional kindergarten-kindergarten combination classes, as well as bullying and implicit bias issues. The board acknowledged these concerns and emphasized ongoing negotiations and efforts to address them. No new contracts or vendor selections were announced during the meeting.