LIVE STREAM: RUSD Board Meeting 6-25-2026

The Riverside Unified School District Board held a meeting on June 25, 2026, focusing on several key procurement and budgetary matters. The board approved the 2026-27 special education local plan, including its annual budget and service plan, with an expected revenue of approximately $64.96 million and a local contribution of 53.47%. They also approved the 2026-27 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the district's 2026-27 budget, which includes $816.7 million in general fund revenues and $732.6 million budgeted for direct student and classroom support. The board ratified an amendment to a lease with the Inland Regional Center to vacate space early, facilitating the consolidation of district offices, and approved initial negotiation proposals submitted by the Riverside City Teachers Association and the California School Employee Association for the 2026-27 school year. Additionally, the board adopted a new bylaw regarding remote meetings and attendance to align with recent California legislation. The meeting also included a public hearing on the special education local plan and discussions on the district’s strategic plan for 2026-2031, which was approved to guide district priorities and resource allocation over the next five years. Several community members provided public comments addressing concerns about special education services, budget transparency, and school naming processes.