(English) Meeting of the Board of Education - April 15, 2026

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education held a meeting on April 15, 2026, focusing on various educational and community issues. Key procurement-related discussions included budget considerations impacting professional development funding for speech language pathologists (SLPs), who reported having to use personal leave and pay out-of-pocket for required continuing education, despite generating approximately $1 million annually in revenue for the district. The board also discussed staffing allocations, including reductions in library services and school counselors, with community members expressing concerns about equity and access. Additionally, the board addressed the reconstitution of the school naming advisory committee to review and update policies on school names, prioritizing an elementary school with urgent community concerns. The meeting included presentations on student academic progress monitoring tools and initiatives to improve A through G course completion rates, with an emphasis on ninth-grade interventions and credit recovery programs. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but budget allocations and policy directions affecting future procurement and staffing were central to the discussions.