Robert Velasco

The board meeting began with a roll call and the approval of the meeting agenda. Following the procedural opening, the board confirmed there were no public comments regarding the closed session agenda items before transitioning to the closed session.

The board meeting included several recognitions for student achievement. The Board recognized an Azusa High School student as the Mountain View League most valuable player in basketball. Additional awards were presented to students for their selection to the first team all-league in various sports including girls soccer, boys basketball, girls basketball, and boys soccer. Furthermore, students were honored for qualifying for California Interscholastic Federation playoffs in wrestling, girls soccer, and boys basketball. Finally, the meeting acknowledged winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Contest. Administrative actions taken included the approval of several student discipline cases and a student matter settlement.

This document provides updates on the Azusa Unified School District's Early Childhood Education Programs for the 2025-2026 period and outlines focus areas for 2026-2027. Key programs include California State Preschool, Dual Language Immersion, Special Education Preschool, and Transitional Kindergarten. The updates highlight program implementation, professional development, social-emotional support, parent resources, curriculum alignment, and compliance. Strategic objectives involve enhancing student development, improving program quality, fostering family engagement, and strengthening P-3 coherence.

The meeting included a roll call of members and the Pledge of Allegiance. The board voted on a motion for agenda item 2.1, which passed. Public comment guidelines were established, and it was noted that no speakers were present. The meeting proceeded into a closed session, with a report indicating no action was taken, followed by the formal adjournment of the meeting.

The board meeting included several recognitions: an adult education center for its student outcomes and certification achievements, a student board member for their service, middle school track and field athletes for their performance in league finals, and the high school academic decathlon team for earning 17 medals in competition. Additionally, the board recognized the high school computer science academy for achieving distinguished status.