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

This was a meeting of the Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education held on April 15, 2026. The meeting included extensive community input and discussions on various educational and administrative topics. Key procurement-related discussions involved budget considerations impacting staffing and professional development funding, particularly for speech therapists who requested reinstatement of funds for continuing education and conference attendance. The board also addressed the reconstitution of a committee to review school naming policies, with an emphasis on inclusivity and prioritizing urgent cases such as a primary school with a controversial name. Additionally, the meeting covered updates on student academic progress monitoring tools and interventions, including the implementation of a platform to track college preparatory course completion. While no specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, budget allocations and policy decisions discussed could influence future procurement and resource allocation within the district.