In-Person/Virtual Regular Board Meeting - September 24, 2026

The Hacienda La Puente Unified School District held a regular board meeting on September 24, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of participation in a cooperative purchase agreement with Glendale Unified School District for commercial kitchen equipment, with a not-to-exceed amount of $1 million. The board also approved a contract for field demolition with GA Contracting Services for up to $138,000, with assurances that any change orders above this amount would require further board approval. Additionally, the board approved accepting funds from the California Department of Education for the Homeless Children and Youth Grant, serving 167 students, and discussed measures to assess the effectiveness of these funds. Human resources actions included approval of a new medical billing programs technician position with a clarified weight-lifting limit consistent with governing law. The meeting also featured extensive discussion and a vote on the removal of the board clerk from her officer position due to refusal to certify certain board actions, highlighting governance and legal compliance issues. Several community members spoke on topics including special education staffing, school safety, and facility maintenance. The meeting concluded with recognitions and condolences for community members and staff.