OUSD School Board Meeting - June 18, 2026

The Orange Unified School District held a school board meeting on June 18, 2026, which included recognition of teachers, classified employees, and administrators of the year, as well as presentations on various educational programs and student achievements. A significant procurement-related discussion focused on the Measure S bond program, originally passed in 2016, which funds modernization projects across the district's high schools. The board reviewed the allocation of approximately $18 million in accumulated interest earned from the bond funds, with a recommendation to distribute these funds equally among the four comprehensive high schools for projects such as HVAC upgrades, restroom renovations, and AV/IT system improvements. The board unanimously approved the distribution plan. Additionally, the district received a $525,000 innovation funding award from the Orange County Department of Education to support a teacher specialist model. Other agenda items included the adoption of the 2026-27 Special Education Local Plan Area budget and plans, and discussions on district culture and strategic initiatives. Public comments were made in support of the Explore Academy program. No new contracts or vendor selections were detailed, but the bond interest allocation and grant award represent key procurement and budget decisions.