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Board rejects renewed Latino Film Institute summer contract after hours of questioning about cost and outcomes
Summary
Trustees debated a proposed renewal with the Latino Film Institute’s Youth Cinema Project (YCP), pressing staff for measurable outcomes, sustainability and whether students gain paid placements; after a lengthy discussion the board voted down the summer contract.
After nearly three hours of questions and public remarks, the Hacienda la Puente Unified School District Board on April 21 voted down a proposed renewal with the Latino Film Institute to continue the Youth Cinema Project (YCP) summer and year‑round film programs.
The item prompted extended testimony from trustees and parents who praised the program’s hands‑on film training but worried about cost and sustainability. The district’s presentation said YCP provides industry mentors, equipment, curriculum and an alumni fellowship; staff noted that three students from…
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