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Palmdale board approves leases, partnerships and routine policy revisions in 5-0 votes
Summary
At the May 5 meeting the board approved multiple agreements and resolutions, including a 5‑year SELPA lease (≤$351,000), memoranda with Pepperdine and University of the Cumberlands for student-teaching placements, a $48,000 contract with Humanize Us All LLC, and an MOU with Organic Farm Solutions I LLC for farm-to-school work.
The Palmdale School District Board of Trustees approved a series of routine but consequential items during its May 5 meeting, most by unanimous 5-0 votes.
Key actions included:
- SELPA lease: Approval of a 5-year lease between Antelope Valley SELPA and Antelope Valley Union High School District for facilities in Lancaster effective May 11, 2026 through June 30, 2031, in an amount not to exceed $351,000 (fund 01.4). The motion passed 5-0.
- Student-teaching agreements: Approved agreements with Pepperdine University (directed teaching) and the University of the Cumberlands for student teacher placement; both agreements carried no cost to the district and include multi-year terms (Pepperdine term through July 31, 2030; Cumberlands effective May 6, 2026 and auto-renew annually).
- Humanize Us All LLC: Approved a services agreement with Humanize Us All LLC to provide a humanizing change roadmap for $48,000 (May 6, 2026–June 30, 2026), funded by El Cap funds; motion passed 5-0.
- Farm-to-school MOU: Approved a one-year memorandum of understanding with Organic Farm Solutions I LLC (Baron's Microgreens) effective May 6, 2026 through May 6, 2027 to support microgreens and farm‑to‑school initiatives (motion passed 5-0).
- Purchasing and contracts: The board approved use of cooperative purchasing agreements (Innerlocal, Foundation CCC Boys Buys) and several contracts for instructional and operational materials, with terms and contract expiration dates stated on the record; motions passed unanimously.
- Resolutions and proclamations: The board adopted resolutions recognizing Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, National Nurses Week, National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, Teacher Appreciation Week, and Mental Health Awareness Month. Each proclamation passed 5-0.
On disciplinary matters, the board accepted a stipulated expulsion placement for Student 4A 2025–26 arising from an incident on March 2, 2026; the acceptance was recorded as unanimous.
Board trustees framed the votes as routine business enabling ongoing programs and partnerships; several items noted specific funding sources and effective dates in the motions. No contested or split votes were recorded.
