Paramount USD Board Meeting 1-21-2026

The Paramount Unified School District Board held a regular meeting on January 21, 2026, which included updates on educational programs, student activities, and community engagement. Key procurement-related discussions involved approval of the district's facilities master plan and several personnel-related actions, including increasing the salary for the certified athletic trainer position and approving a proposed list of internships for various schools. The board also approved resolutions related to financial management, such as waiving the statutory bonding limit and increasing the federal micro-purchasing threshold. Additionally, the board reviewed the midyear update on the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), including budget allocations and expenditures, with a total LCAP budget of approximately $165 million and expenditures of about $59 million to date. Policy updates and board bylaws revisions were discussed, with plans to adopt certain policies in the upcoming meeting. Overall, the meeting focused on budget monitoring, personnel decisions, facilities planning, and policy updates that impact district operations and procurement activities.