(English) Meeting of the Board of Education, August 5th, 2026

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education held a meeting on August 5, 2026, focusing on various district updates, including personnel promotions and contract modifications. A notable procurement action was the approval of a modification to the purchasing and contracts report, specifically the deletion of contract number 39 with Recurity Incorporated. The board also discussed the facilities master plan and authorized district representatives for state allocation board programs. Public comments highlighted support for the annual school garden contracts with Ground Education, which serves 33 schools, emphasizing the value of nature-based learning environments. Additionally, the board reviewed monitoring reports related to student reading fluency goals, with clarifications on data analysis and future improvement strategies. Updates on grant-funded teacher residency programs and ongoing capital improvement projects, including HVAC upgrades across all school sites with an investment exceeding $1 billion, were also provided. The meeting concluded with discussions on community engagement events and preparations for the upcoming school year.