Anna Lucia Torrez

The board meeting agenda includes recognitions of valedictorians and employees of the month. Key business items involve public hearings on contract proposals, expulsion recommendations for students, and various educational programs such as the PSAT/NMSQT participation, an MOU with the Orange County United Way, the Arts and Music in Schools plan, and a Math instructional materials initiative. Additionally, the board will review food service supplies, an MOU for a summer food service program, and approve various personnel reports and financial documents including purchase orders and checks. The meeting will conclude with a closed session for personnel matters and labor negotiations.

The Garden Grove Unified School District's Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for the 2026-27 school year serves as a roadmap for allocating funds to enhance student outcomes. The plan's strategic direction focuses on fostering academic content mastery, advancing English language proficiency, and developing scholarly habits and motivation. Key priorities include promoting socioemotional well-being, maintaining a positive and safe learning climate, and ensuring comprehensive college and career readiness. These initiatives are designed to address the needs of all students, with particular attention to high-needs student groups such as foster youth, English learners, and low-income students, ultimately preparing them for success in a diverse society.

The Board of Education meeting covered a range of administrative, program, and business matters. Key discussion topics included the calling of an election for governing board members, the adoption of revised district board policies, and the approval of a cooperative agreement for a transition partnership program. The board also addressed various instructional programs, including the AVID implementation agreement, the appointment of a representative to regional consortia, a memorandum of understanding with Valley Clean Air Now, and the ratification of high school athletic representatives for CIF voting. Business matters included extensions to ATM and HVAC filter service agreements, approval of price increases for food service supplies, authorization of landscaping equipment purchases, ratification of informal construction bid awards, and the rejection of several legal claims. Additionally, the board ratified a tentative agreement with the GGPPSA bargaining unit and approved changes to the Superintendent's salary schedule classification.

This document, the SELPA Garden Grove Unified Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Service Plan, outlines the comprehensive services to be provided for students with disabilities, as mandated by the California Education Code. It details various educational, therapeutic, health, and support services, indicating whether each is currently provided or explaining how access will be ensured should a need arise.

The board discussed and received presentations on the 2025-26 Student Senate and CA Distinguished Schools. Key business actions included approving a three-year agreement for a teacher residency program with the Alder Graduate School of Education, authorizing various student out-of-district events, and approving food service supply bids and extensions for cafeteria furniture. The board also accepted a bid for a fencing project, authorized the purchase of musical instruments, accepted various gifts, approved the use of district buses for a community parade, and reviewed and approved financial records, including purchase orders and payroll. Furthermore, the board approved personnel actions for both certificated and classified employees.