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

The Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education held a special meeting on August 5, 2026, focusing primarily on board governance and facilities updates. The meeting included a detailed presentation by representatives from the Council of Great City Schools on effective school board governance, emphasizing the importance of focusing on student outcomes, clear delineation of board versus superintendent roles, and community engagement strategies. The board discussed the timeline for setting new goals and guardrails aligned with budget planning for upcoming school years. Additionally, the facilities team provided a comprehensive update on the district's capital improvement projects funded by Measure E and Measure Q bonds. Highlights included the completion of air conditioning installations at all student-occupied campuses, ongoing modernization projects, portable classroom removals, and new construction efforts such as the Long Beach Poly High School transformation. The board also discussed workforce development initiatives related to construction projects and strategies to engage local contractors and community members. The meeting underscored the district's commitment to aligning facilities improvements with educational goals while managing financial sustainability and community priorities.