In-Person/Virtual Regular Board Meeting - August 20, 2026

The Hacienda La Puente Unified School District held its regular board meeting on August 20, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of multiple contracts and agreements for services supporting district students, such as renewing agreements with non-public schools for special education services, approving a $52,000 contract with Holy Trinity Lutheran Church for afterschool world language enrichment, a $511,000 contract with Advantage Communications Inc. for speech and debate coaching, and a $228,561 contract with Youth Cinema Project for filmmaking curriculum instruction. The board also approved emergency repair contracts related to water leaks and flooring installation at the Willow Center, with expenditures not to exceed $150,000. Additionally, the board discussed budgetary matters including the Measure BB bond fund expenditures and balances, with a positive fund balance reported and ongoing projects expected to be completed by 2027. Policy discussions included amending the job description for the director of human resources to explicitly include compliance with collective bargaining agreements and personnel commission rules. The board also deliberated on procedural changes to allow individual board members to submit future agenda items directly during meetings. Several motions related to spending limits for board members' conference attendance and travel were discussed and unanimously approved. Public comments and board member discussions highlighted concerns about environmental safety at Palm Elementary School, transparency in contracting processes, and the importance of investing in in-house staff rather than outsourcing programs. Overall, the meeting focused on contract approvals, budget oversight, and governance policies affecting procurement and district operations.