09/01/2026 Board of Education Meeting

The Garden Grove Unified School District Board of Education held a meeting on September 1, 2026, which included recognitions of employees of the month and public comments on special education and digital wellness programs. Key procurement-related actions included approval of a mileage reimbursement agreement for transportation services for students with IEPs, acceptance of completion of audio, visual, and lighting projects at various sites, renewal of a claims administration agreement at an annual cost of $44,400, and a vendor switch for bread and bakery products under RFP 2413 due to non-performance issues. The board also approved purchase orders and checks totaling over $30 million. Additionally, the board authorized the use of district buses for a local parade and approved an adult lunch meal price increase from $7 to $8, while maintaining free meals for students. Several resolutions related to budget adjustments and appropriations limits for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 fiscal years were adopted. The meeting concluded with personnel matters discussed in closed session and plans to formalize public comment rules for future meetings.