Guest Opinion | Kimberly Kenne: Pasadena Unified Needs Spending Plans that the Public Can Understand and Believe

The Pasadena Unified School District is set to approve its 2026-2027 budget and Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). The budget document, over 200 pages long, is criticized for being difficult to understand, particularly the line item for certificated salaries, which includes teachers, librarians, counselors, principals, and central office directors.