(English) Special Meeting of the Board of Education - May 18th, 2026

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education held a special meeting on May 18, 2026, focusing primarily on monitoring reports related to academic goals and student achievement, particularly in mathematics and reading. The board reviewed interim goal 3C concerning the proficiency of Black/African-American students in mathematics, noting progress in some schools where these students are outperforming their peers. Discussions highlighted professional development efforts, including a week-long training for algebra teachers and the upcoming adoption of high-quality instructional materials to improve equity and instructional fidelity. The board also examined interim goals 1C and 2A related to reading proficiency and fluency, with presentations on instructional supports such as the Fluency Plus program. Motions to accept the monitoring reports for interim goals 3C, 1C, and 2A were unanimously approved, reflecting the board's commitment to data-driven strategies and system-wide improvements to close achievement gaps.