Pasadena Unified board to discuss ‘desired outcomes’ for key consolidation panel

The Pasadena Unified School District Board of Education today will use a special meeting to attempt to clearly define what success means for the forthcoming Superintendent’s School Consolidation Advisory Committee.

Last month, trustees voted 5-2 to approve a contract with a third-party consultant to explore school closure or consolidation in response to years of declining enrollment that has fueled the ongoing district financial crisis.

The committee, guided by the consultant, will...