HUSD 08/26/2026 Board of Education Meeting

The Hayward Unified School District Board of Education held a meeting on August 26, 2026, focusing primarily on educational programs, staffing, and facilities management. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a contract for Mariana Solomon as the new Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, highlighting her extensive experience in educational leadership and fiscal management. The board also reviewed and approved various donations totaling over $50,000 to support student programs. A significant portion of the meeting addressed facilities rental rates, specifically proposing an increase for the 2026-27 school year in accordance with a prior board resolution, and discussed operational challenges and staffing needs at the Hayward Performing Arts Center (PAC), including plans to develop a sustainable staffing and revenue model. The board requested further information on the initial PAC staffing and revenue proposals and the impact of construction-related issues on current operations. Public comments raised concerns about the allocation of rental revenues to individual schools and the need for transparency. Other topics included updates on summer educational programs, special education placements, and community engagement initiatives. The board emphasized the importance of due process in ongoing investigations and committed to monitoring special education placements and community school funding developments.