PUSD Board of Education Special Meeting - Live Coverage of May 14, 2026

The Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Board of Education held a special meeting on May 14, 2026, primarily addressing community concerns regarding the district's consolidation plan for 2027. Public speakers expressed strong opposition to the board's handling of the consolidation process, alleging lack of transparency, potential Brown Act violations, and backroom dealings with the consulting firm Total School Solutions. Several speakers called for the resignation of specific board members and criticized the board for bypassing genuine community engagement and for decisions perceived as predetermined. While the meeting featured extensive public commentary on governance and trust issues, no procurement-related decisions, contract awards, or budget allocations were reported during this session.