MUSD Board of Education | Board Meeting | Sep 23, 2026

The Monrovia Unified School District (MUSD) Board of Education held a meeting on September 23, 2026, focusing on various educational and operational updates. Key procurement-related discussions included the ratification of a budget increase for supplemental geotechnical services at Wild Rose Elementary School with Soo Tech, covering soil disposal and design revisions. The board also approved an agreement with Great Minds to provide targeted mathematics instructional support and a memorandum of understanding with United States University for student teacher placements. Additionally, the board approved an employment contract for the new assistant superintendent of business services, Giaonda Rodriguez, who brings extensive experience in fiscal services and procurement. Updates on capital improvement projects were provided, including phased fire alarm and low voltage system upgrades at multiple schools, funded through Measure MM and deferred maintenance budgets. The board discussed community partner fee structures for use of district sports fields, directing staff to convene a committee including board members and city representatives to review and clarify policies for nonprofit organizations. No immediate changes to fees were made, but the board emphasized transparency and collaboration with community partners. Other items included approval of interfund transfers to align catering operations revenues and expenditures and proclamations related to National School Lunch Week.