PUSD Cancels June Meetings Tied to Schools Consolidation

The Pasadena Unified School District announced it has canceled several June meetings tied to its school consolidation process after the Board of Education voted against accepting a draft Equity Impact Analysis report in late May.

The district emailed the school community Wednesday, June 3 with information about changes to the upcoming school board meeting schedule.

At its May 28 meeting, the Pasadena Unified School District Board of Education voted 6-1 against accepting the draft Equity Impact Analysis report presented as part of the school consolidation process.

As a result, previously scheduled public hearings, a board retreat related to the report and board action on the process will not proceed as previously planned, according to the district.

“The district and Board are taking time to consider the best path forward as we continue planning for our district’s long-term future,” the email said.

The June 11 public hearing on the draft Equity Impact Analysis Report has been canceled. The district noted that public hearings on the LCAP and the budget will take place as scheduled.

The June 13 Board of Education retreat on the Equity Impact Analysis Report also has been canceled.

The next regular business meeting of the Board of Education will proceed as scheduled June 25.

In the email, the district thanked students, families, staff and community partners who participated in the discussion, including members of the School Consolidation Advisory Committee and those who spoke during public comment.

“We recognize that these discussions brought forward deeply held values about school identity, student needs, trust, and the future of our district,” the email said.

The district also thanked community partners for their support.

“We are grateful for the continuing support of our community partners as we move forward together on behalf of students and schools,” the email said. “As always, our focus remains on what is best for students and shaping a strong future for PUSD.”