- CA
- Los Angeles County
- 1/28/25
- 01/28/2025
- 95 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent meeting of the Los Angeles Unified School Board’s Facilities and Procurement Committee centered on the district’s recovery efforts following devastating wildfires and examined potential cost-saving measures within construction specifications. Discussions covered the financial impact of the wildfires, with rebuilding costs estimated at $1.2 billion, and explored strategies to minimize expenditures while maintaining safety and efficiency in school facilities.
- CA
- Los Angeles County
- 1/22/25
- 01/22/2025
- 157 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent meeting of the Los Angeles Unified School Board’s Special Education Committee centered on resource allocation, staff reductions, and the ongoing challenges of supporting special education programs. Discussions revealed concerns over the elimination of 400 special education vice principals, which some believe occurred without a clear financial rationale. Additionally, the meeting addressed the district’s potential access to $100 million through the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative, funds that have yet to be utilized.
