Board closes textbooks public hearing with no comments; approves instructional materials compliance and expanded learning plans

Palm Springs, Calif. — The Palm Springs Unified School District Board of Education opened a public hearing on textbooks and instructional materials for fiscal year 2025–26 during its Sept. 9 meeting, received no public comment, and later adopted the related compliance resolution and the district’s Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) plans.

At the start of the hearing board staff asked if any written or in‑person testimony had been received; staff reported none. The board then closed the hearing and later placed the instructional materials compliance resolution on the agenda for approval.

Board action: trustees voted to approve the resolution certifying the district’s compliance with state law on textbooks and instructional materials for 2025–26 and additionally approved the district’s ELOP plans for 2025–26, which provide before‑ and after‑school and intersession expanded learning services intended to reinforce academic and enrichment activities. The board approved the instructional materials resolution (read into the record under item 18f) and the ELOP plans under item 18n.

Why it matters: certification of instructional materials is a routine compliance step required by state law and the approval of ELOP plans determines the district’s programming for expanded learning opportunities funded or authorized for the school year. Staff noted the ELOP plans emphasize academic enrichment and avoid “entertainment‑only” programming, consistent with state guidance.

Public input: none received during the public hearing on textbooks and instructional materials; the board proceeded with action later in the meeting.