# PSUSD Public Board Meeting  -  9.22.2026


**Body:** Palm Springs Unified School District
**Date:** September 23, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


The Palm Springs Unified School District held a regular Board of Education meeting on September 22, 2026. The meeting included presentations from student board members highlighting school programs, student engagement, and upcoming events. A significant portion of the meeting focused on academic progress updates, including detailed discussions of STAR assessment data and instructional strategies to support student achievement, particularly for English learners and students with disabilities. The Business Services update featured a comprehensive report on maintenance and operations projects completed over the summer, including athletic field repairs, campus improvements, infrastructure maintenance, and facility upgrades. Several procurement-related actions were approved, including contract amendments for architectural and engineering services related to the Cathedral City High School Modernization Program, a leaseback agreement with West Coast Air Conditioning Inc., and a contract amendment for special education staffing services with Ameragus Healthcare Staffing, Inc. The Board also approved various personnel transactions, salary increases, and ratification of contract reopening agreements with the California Teamsters Local 986. Additionally, proclamations for National Bullying Prevention Month and National Preparedness Month were adopted. Discussions included budget considerations for facility improvements such as shade structures, with acknowledgment of funding constraints and prioritization processes. Overall, the meeting addressed key operational, academic, and procurement matters supporting the district's educational mission and facility readiness.

**Source:** Palm Springs Unified School District