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Meeting of the Board of Trustees - 06-23-2026
Published: Jun 23, 2026
Palmdale School District Approves Technology Contract, Educational Partnerships, and Personnel Actions
The board approved the renewal of a contract with School Mint Inc. for technology solutions, products, and services through their interlocking purchase system. The contract, under RFP 230105, will expire on May 31, 2028. Additionally, the district approved agreements for various services including maintenance for district buses, mental health services through an internship program with Point Loma Nazarene University, and a teaching residency program with California State University, Bakersfield. Several personnel actions, including employment and changes in status for certificated and classified staff, were also ratified.
Palmdale School District Board Approves Facilities Plan, LCAPs, and Financial Resolutions
The board reviewed and approved several policy updates and resolutions related to school operations and finances. This included the approval of the Facilities Master Plan, the Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAPs) for the district and Palmdale Academy Charter School, and a charter material revision for Palmdale Academy Charter School. Financial resolutions covered cash borrowing, education protection account spending, inter-fund transfers, delegation of administrative authority for budget revisions, and exemption from required expenditures for classroom teacher salaries. The board also approved a resolution designating certain general funds as committed fund balance.
Palmdale School District Approves 2026-2027 Annual Budget of $29.2 Million
The Palmdale School District approved its 2026-2027 annual budget, projecting $29.2 million in revenue and $29.2 million in expenditures. The budget includes increases in LCFF COLA, one-time discretionary block grants, and a substantial increase in the state special education base rate. Salaries are budgeted at $14.1 million, with benefits at $3.8 million. The district estimates an excess revenue of $24,000, leading to a projected net position of $17.1 million. Multi-year projections indicate a small decline in revenue in years two and three due to the projected reduction of one-time state grants.
Community Groups Raise Concerns Over Parent Speech Interference and Pride Month Recognition
During the public comment period, representatives from 'Cancel the Contract' and CSEA expressed concerns regarding district employees allegedly discouraging parents from providing public comment at board meetings. They highlighted that such actions could lead to legal liability under the First Amendment, California Constitution, and Ralph M. Brown Act. They urged the district to ensure parents' rights to participate without interference and requested staff training on public comment rights. Additionally, CSEA representatives raised concerns about the district's lack of recognition for Pride Month, advocating for equitable acknowledgement of all community groups. CSEA also voiced issues regarding the timeliness of employee evaluations.
Palmdale School District Board Approves Policy Revisions on Professional Conduct, Safety, and Governance
The board reviewed and approved several revisions to board policies and administrative regulations, primarily focusing on professional boundaries, student safety, equitable recruitment, background screening, and superintendent ethics training. Key revisions include strengthening compliance with state laws regarding professional conduct, mandating rigorous background verification before candidate recommendation, and establishing a specific training timeline for superintendents. Policies on limits of board member authority, meetings, agendas, and meeting conduct were also updated to clarify governance standards, communication handling, remote meeting allowances during emergencies, and public comment procedures. A new policy for remote meetings and attendance was introduced.
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