Meeting of the Board of Trustees - 20260519

The Palmdale School District Board of Trustees held a meeting on May 19, 2026, focusing primarily on student achievement reports from Palm Tree Elementary and Palmdale Academy Charter School, highlighting academic progress, attendance improvements, and student recognitions. The board approved several procurement-related items including the award of a request for proposal (RFP CN3 2026) for dairy products, juice, and ice cream novelties to Driftwood Dairy for $3,181,897.32, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, funded by child nutrition funds. They also approved the utilization of a GPA National Purchasing Cooperative Program contract with 95% Group Inc. for educational training services, and an agreement with Los Angeles County of Education for internet connectivity services from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031. Additionally, the board adopted resolutions related to classified school employee week and authorized budget allocations including a $934,520 budget for the personnel commission. Several memorandums of understanding (MOUs) were approved for services and partnerships supporting educational and transportation programs. Policy revisions concerning bidding procedures, claims against the district, emergency schedules, district records, student records, and parent notifications were presented for second reading and scheduled for future approval. The meeting also included recognition of classified employees and student achievements, with no new contracts or capital projects announced beyond those noted.