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La Canada Unified holds organizational meeting; board re-elects president and previews $330M facilities need
Summary
At its annual organizational meeting trustees re-elected Caroline Anderson as president, named Josh Epstein vice president and Octavia clerk, adopted the 2026 calendar and heard a year-in-review from the superintendent that previewed a facilities master plan estimating roughly $330 million in needs and plans to seek a bond in June 2026.
La Canada Unified trustees completed their annual organizational business Thursday, re-electing Caroline Anderson as board president, choosing Josh Epstein as vice president and naming Octavia clerk. The board also adopted its 2026 meeting calendar, appointed Anderson as the district—s representative to the Los Angeles County School Trustees Association and confirmed that members will sign the annual code of ethics after the meeting.
Superintendent Wendy Sennett delivered a year-in-review, praising the district—s response to this year—s Eaton and Palisades fires and noting recognitions, program expansions and partnerships. Sennett described expanded student supports including wellness centers and a growing college and career center; the superintendent and trustees also highlighted academic rankings and state accreditation.
Sennett previewed the district—s facilities master-plan findings, saying a comprehensive review identified approximately $330 million in needed improvements and that the district plans to explore a bond measure in June 2026. She said community polling by True North Research and consultants with CIVX is gauging willingness to pay; at a planning figure of about $50 per $100,000 of assessed value, the district—s polling estimate suggests roughly $174 million to $182 million in proceeds under that rate.
"We have completed extensive work with the Facilities Master Plan Committee, identifying approximately $330,000,000 of needed improvements across the district in preparation for potential bond measure in June 2026," Sennett said.
Trustees and staff also recognized Barbara Boliver, the district—s director of facilities, who is leaving the district to relocate to Flagstaff, Arizona. Colleagues praised Boliver—s stewardship of campus projects and operations and presented her with a plaque and flowers.
Student representative Nathan provided a brief student report about school concerts, field trips and other seasonal events. Trustees closed the meeting with brief boarding communications, reminders about an upcoming joint joint-use meeting at City Hall and holiday wishes for students and staff.
What happens next: Board officers will assume their duties for 2026 and district staff will continue community outreach and polling ahead of any formal bond measure decision.
