(Español) PUSD Board of Education Special Meeting, Committee of the Whole - August 31, 2026

This transcript is from a special meeting of the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Board of Education held on August 31, 2026. The meeting primarily focused on community concerns regarding proposed school consolidations and the district's transformation process. Numerous community members expressed opposition to school closures and consolidations, emphasizing the need for transparency, community involvement, and prioritizing students' interests. There were also complaints about the posting and notification of meeting agendas, with accusations of lack of transparency and rushed decision-making. The meeting included a facilitator guiding a discussion on defining a clear transformation process, but no procurement, contracting, or budget decisions were made during this session. The meeting concluded without proceeding to any special meeting agenda items due to procedural posting issues.