HESD Governing Board Meeting 09/14/26

The HESD Governing Board held a meeting on September 14, 2026, which included presentations on academic progress at Black Junior High and community school initiatives. The board approved several procurement-related items, including acceptance of a $20,000 donation from Advanced Structural Technologies and 12 backpacks from the Filipino community for student benefit. They also adopted the 2025-26 unaudited actual financial report and the 2025-26 capital facilities annual financial report, which detailed revenues and expenditures related to school facility fees. Additionally, the board approved policy revisions and a resolution adopting the 2025-26 actual and 2026-27 estimated GANN limit, a state-mandated spending cap. A public hearing confirmed sufficiency of instructional materials for all students. The board discussed ongoing capital improvement projects, including groundbreaking for a new transitional kindergarten complex. Community members requested support for reopening the Carnegie Museum, highlighting its cultural importance and past educational use. The board agreed to consider this topic for a future agenda item.