Board of Education Meeting - August 13, 2026

The Bellflower Unified School District Board of Education held a meeting on August 13, 2026, focusing on the start of the 2026-2027 school year, including introductions of new administrators and updates on district events and programs. Key procurement-related discussions centered on the use and oversight of piggyback and cooperative contracts for purchasing, with board members expressing a desire for more detailed information on contract amounts, vendor selections, and pricing history before approving continued use. The board agreed to continue the discussion on piggyback contracts to a future meeting to allow staff time to provide additional data. Additionally, the board reviewed and discussed a first reading of a revised policy on non-school employment for district employees, highlighting concerns about clarity, enforcement, and potential impacts on employee leave and discipline. The board also took action in closed session to approve the non-reelection of a certificated employee for the 2027-2028 school year. No new contract awards or capital projects were approved during this meeting.