Los Alamitos USD Board of Education Meeting Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The Los Alamitos Unified School District Board of Education held a meeting on June 9, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and budget presentations. Key procurement actions included approval of a memorandum of understanding with Cypress College for participation in the CyberPatriot program, funded through CTE grant funds at a cost of approximately $13,000. The board also authorized a piggyback purchase of dairy products, leveraging competitively bid contracts to achieve cost savings. Additionally, the board ratified an independent contractor agreement with Savi Soul LLC for mural designs funded by Proposition 28 arts money. The meeting featured a detailed presentation of the district’s proposed 2026-27 budget, highlighting a 4.31% COLA, special education funding increases, and challenges related to declining enrollment and state funding mechanisms such as Proposition 98. The board discussed the implications of the state’s proposed "settle up" approach versus suspension of Proposition 98 funding, emphasizing the need for advocacy. Consent items including policy revisions and personnel reports were approved, and the board accepted donations totaling over $65,000. The meeting also honored retiring staff members and introduced new fiscal services leadership, underscoring the district’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and educational excellence.