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City Council Meeting - Media
Published: Jul 14, 2026
Environmental Consulting Services Approved for Palm Elementary School
The board approved an agreement with Langden California Inc. for environmental consulting services at Palm Elementary School. The services include soil sampling, laboratory analysis, technical reporting, and environmental review, with a contract amount not to exceed $37,000. Board member Serrano, who pulled the item, expressed curiosity about how long soil samples would be retained and hoped for community access to compiled data. She applauded the district's sensitive and ethical approach to the project. The contract was approved unanimously. Langden will hold the soil samples for 14 to 40 days, with further clarification sought on long-term storage.
District Renews After-School Tutoring Program for High School Students
The board approved the renewal of an agreement with Tutor Partners to provide after-school tutoring services for students at five high schools. The services will be available from August 24, 2026, through May 2022 (note: typo, likely 2027) for an amount not to exceed $262,500. The program will offer in-person tutoring, allowing students to drop in for homework help and support in various subjects. If a student is identified by a teacher as needing support, they can also be referred. The tutoring sessions will be held after school, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The contract will staff up to 20 tutors, allocated flexibly across the five high schools based on student need. The program has served a total of 238 students, with La Puente High School having the highest frequency of student 'touch points' (525). Data indicates approximately 50% of participating students showed GPA gains.
Term Limits Measure and Election Consolidation Tabled for Special Session Amidst Procedural Debate
The board considered resolutions related to placing term limits for board members on the statewide election ballot and requesting consolidation of elections. Resolution number 202526-38 proposed placing term limits on the November 3, 2026, ballot, and Resolution number 202526-39 requested consolidation of elections with the November 3, 2026, statewide election. A motion to amend the resolution was made by board member Kenyonz, focusing on lifetime term limits (two four-year terms) instead of consecutive terms, and adjusting effective dates. However, procedural issues arose regarding motions, amendments, and seconds, leading to a convoluted discussion involving multiple motions (to amend, to revoke, to table). Ultimately, the board voted 3-2 to table the item for further discussion in a special session, tentatively scheduled for July 27th, due to the approaching August 7th deadline for submitting election-related paperwork.
Wellness Coach Program Extended Amidst Discussion of Limited Reach and High Need
The board approved an extension of the agreement with Foothill Family Service to continue the certified wellness coach program. The program, focused on prevention, early intervention, and mental health support, will run from July 24, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with an amount not to exceed $114,000. Board member Kenyonz initially raised concerns about the program's limited reach, noting it served only three schools (Palm Elementary, Cedar Lane, and Orange Grove) and had a small number of parent participants (12) during its pilot phase. Dr. Lynn explained that these schools were selected based on data showing the highest needs for emergency mental health services, particularly Palm Elementary. The program was a pilot and ran for a short window (late March to May 20). The district plans to explore expanding the program to other schools based on need.
District Reorganizes Education Services Division, Creates New Leadership Roles
The board approved the creation of several new positions within the Education Services division. These changes involve realigning existing roles and creating new ones to enhance support for various educational programs. Key changes include moving the expanded learning opportunities program under the Office of Equity and Access, realigning the Executive Director TK-12 position to focus on college and career readiness, shifting data and assessment components to the Department of State and Federal Funding, and updating the title for the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction. New coordinator positions for TK-12 Math and Science, and for Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CES/ACE), were also approved. The Director of Child Development position was updated to Coordinator, Child Development, replacing the Coordinator of Head Start.
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