4/21/2026 GGUSD Board of Education Meeting

The Garden Grove Unified School District Board of Education held a meeting on April 21, 2026, which included recognitions of student leaders and California Distinguished Schools, as well as discussions on various district programs and personnel matters. Key procurement-related actions included approval of a 6% average price increase for food service supplies under bid number 2303, authorization of a bid extension for in-wall cafeteria tables and benches with no price increase, and approval of a fencing project with a district allowance of $50,000 for a total not to exceed $598,000. The board also authorized the use of a San Bernardino City Unified School District bid for purchasing musical instruments and supplies, accepted various gifts for district schools, and approved purchase orders and checks totaling over $61 million. Additionally, the board approved an agreement with Alder Graduate School of Education for a teacher residency program funded by a grant that provides stipends to student teachers and mentor teachers. Public hearings included discussion of initial contract proposals from the Garden Grove Education Association. The meeting concluded with personnel reports and various community and district updates.