PSUSD Board Study Session - 9.8.2026

The Palm Springs Unified School District Board of Education held a study session on September 8, 2026, focused on strengthening the partnership with the Palm Springs Unified Foundation. The meeting involved detailed discussions on revising the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the district and the foundation, particularly regarding the foundation's purpose, annual funding and budgetary processes, staffing models, and governance. Key procurement-related topics included the evaluation of the foundation's staffing structure, debating whether foundation employees should remain district employees or become independent foundation employees, with legal counsel providing guidance on best practices and compliance issues. The board emphasized the need for clear role definitions, improved collaboration, and transparent financial oversight, with the district's business services department currently supporting financial management. The session concluded with plans to form a subcommittee to work on MOU revisions, staffing models, and ongoing collaboration, aiming to enhance fundraising efforts and program support for district students.