# AUSD Board of Education Meeting 10/27/2026

The Arcadia Unified School District Board of Education meeting on October 27, 2026, included a major facilities procurement decision. The board approved awarding the design-build contract for the Longley Elementary School modernization project to Pro West Contractors. The project’s current guaranteed maximum price was reported as approximately $16.5 million. The design-build approach combines design and construction under one team, with selection based on price and other criteria, including schedule, equipment, and building life cycle. The board also received updates on Arcadia High School construction and planned HVAC replacements, Foothills Middle School HVAC redesign, and community consultations about possible middle-school artificial turf; no turf decision was made. Staff said a further $21 million in state reimbursement for earlier projects was expected, but funds would not be spent until the required audit was complete. A design agreement for middle-school gyms was anticipated for a future board meeting, not approved at this meeting.

The board also approved the district’s initial proposal to open contract negotiations with CSEA Chapter 40, with the first bargaining session planned for November 5; no negotiation terms or spending amounts were provided. Other agenda items included a Native American Heritage Month resolution, school-site reports, enrollment and staffing projections, and a first reading of personnel policies. No additional procurement awards or purchasing approvals were identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Education
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 27, 2026

### Sources
- [AUSD Board of Education Meeting 10/27/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_5SQbMDW_I) - AUSD Boardmeeting