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Bellflower board approves closure of Alternative Education Program
Summary
The board voted unanimously to close the Bellflower Alternative Education Program (Item 10.1). Trustees recorded aye votes for the motion and the action will be incorporated into next steps for program transitions and budget adjustments.
The Bellflower Unified School District Board of Education approved item 10.1 to close the district’s Alternative Education Program after a motion, second and roll-call vote taken during the meeting.
President Garza called for the motion, the motion was seconded, and the roll call recorded affirmative votes from the student member and trustees present. The board did not elaborate on the implementation timeline in open session; staff indicated that any savings or program effects will be reflected in the district’s upcoming budget and multiyear projections.
Board members and staff discussed the district’s broader budget picture earlier in the meeting, including enrollment declines and a structural deficit; the closure was presented as part of ongoing measures to right-size spending and align programs with board priorities. The superintendent and chief business officer said changes approved by the board will be included in the proposed budget and reflected in future fiscal documents.
