Pomona Unified School District - Board meeting 7/15/26

The Pomona Unified School District Board meeting on July 15, 2026, included extensive discussions on personnel classifications, salary schedules, and program funding. Key procurement-related items included the pulling of agenda item 7.24, which involved authorizing an additional $250,000 for the Pomona Valley Pride program, bringing the total district commitment to $850,000 over three years; this item was postponed for further investigation and moved to the August meeting. The board approved the revised Associated Pomona Teachers salary schedules reflecting negotiated compensation for the 2026-27 school year. The meeting also featured presentations on the district's strategic plan and the memorandum of understanding to support a master's degree incentive program for dual enrollment teacher development, aimed at expanding dual enrollment courses. Public comments highlighted concerns about office managers' reclassification and compensation, as well as support for community partnership programs like Uncommon Good, which provides mentoring and tutoring services. The board emphasized ongoing efforts to evaluate program effectiveness, ensure equitable resource allocation, and support student success through various initiatives.