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

This was a meeting of the Long Beach Unified School District Board of Education held on August 5, 2026. The meeting included discussions on contract approvals, including a contract related to school gardens for 33 schools, with speakers expressing appreciation for the district's investment in nature-based learning spaces. There was also mention of a contract amendment related to security services. The board approved motions related to these contracts. Additionally, the meeting covered budget and staffing updates, including the hiring of 175 teachers for the upcoming school year and the use of a state grant to support teacher residencies. Facilities updates noted ongoing construction and maintenance projects across school sites. The board also discussed educational program updates, including the dual immersion program at Stevens Middle School, and reviewed student reading fluency data with plans for continued monitoring and professional development. Public comments addressed concerns about technology use in schools and changes in after-school care providers. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of staff efforts and reminders about the upcoming school year start.