Board Meeting of the Lawndale Elementary School District

The Lawndale Elementary School District Board held a regular meeting on August 20, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of consent items 7.03 through 7.36 and superintendent action items 9.03 through 9.23, excluding items 9.16 and 9.19 through 9.22, which were handled separately. Notably, the board approved an amendment to the superintendent's contract extending the term through June 30, 2029, with a 3% salary increase effective July 1, 2025. The board also discussed capital improvement projects, including the near completion of a new playground scheduled for student use by September 1, 2026. Additionally, the board reviewed reports related to instructional materials sufficiency, facility conditions, and teacher vacancies, all showing no complaints or urgent issues. Policy implications related to AB126 were noted, which will increase oversight responsibilities for the district regarding charter schools. The meeting included various recognitions and updates on district programs but no new contract awards or vendor selections were reported.