Friday, May 22, 2026

Fredericks: PUSD Board Evaluating Allegations of Brown Act Violations

Pasadena Unified Board President Tina Wu Fredericks

Board president announces the board is evaluating the claims and determining next steps

The Pasadena Unified School District released a statement Friday afternoon by Board of Education President Tina Fredericks addressing allegations that four board members violated California’s open-meetings law. The allegations are connected to board deliberations and actions about the District’s ongoing school consolidation process.

“We understand this process has raised strong feelings and important questions in our community,” Fredericks said in the statement, released at approximately 2 p.m. on May 22. “Furthermore, we respect the concerns that have been raised and remain committed to a thoughtful process as the Board considers school consolidation.”

The allegations center on potential violations of the Ralph M. Brown Act, a California law that requires public bodies to conduct their business openly.

Four of the seven board members, including Fredericks, are the subjects of the allegations.

Fredericks said the Board is taking the matter seriously. “…the Board is evaluating the allegations and determining appropriate next steps to ensure continued transparency in the governance process,” she wrote.

Fredericks declined to elaborate further, citing the ongoing nature of the matter.

“However, because this is an ongoing matter, I cannot provide additional comments at this time,” she said.

The statement comes as the District considers consolidating schools, a process that has generated significant community concern in Pasadena.