AUSD Board of Education Meeting 9/8/2026

The Arcadia Unified School District (AUSD) Board of Education held a meeting on September 8, 2026, where key procurement and budgetary matters were discussed. The board reviewed and approved initial contract negotiation proposals with the Arcadia Teachers Association and the Arcadia Pupil Support Services Association, reflecting ongoing interest-based bargaining efforts. Financial reports for the 2025-26 fiscal year were presented, highlighting progress in deficit reduction with an unrestricted general fund deficit reduced to $3.4 million from $8 million the previous year. The district also reported receiving grants, including a $400,000 kitchen and infrastructure training grant for nutrition services, and made contributions to technology reserves. Additionally, the board approved revisions to high school graduation requirements policy, which included provisions affecting course waivers and curriculum planning. Updates on facilities, nutrition services equipment upgrades, staffing, and technology infrastructure refreshes were also provided, indicating active capital and operational improvements within the district.