Joint Meeting of the Pasadena City Council & PUSD Board of Education April 20, 2026
Koko Panossian, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Helen Chan Hill, Chief Academic Officer
DISCUSSION ON OPPORTUNITIES FOR CITY AND SCHOOL
DISTRICT COLLABORATION EFFORTS RELATED TO AFTER
SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS, INCLUDING JOINT USE
AGREEMENTS AND EFFORTS RELATED TO SHARED SPACES
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Shared Goals & Community Commitments
● Provide safe, welcoming spaces for youth across the City & District, ensuring consistent supervision & supportive environments before school, after school, & during summer months.
● Promote healthy engagement & enrichment, offering programs that build social-emotional skills, physical wellness, & positive peer connections.
● Expand access to educational & developmental opportunities that reinforce learning, spark curiosity, & support the whole child. ● Maximize shared resources & facilities through coordinated planning, joint use agreements, & collaborative problem solving that benefit families & the broader community
After School Adventures Program (ASAP)
3 ● Serves students ages 4.5 - 13 yrs at 10 PUSD Schools & at Victory Park Recreation Center
● Consists of homework time, outdoor play, youth sports, cheerleading, & enrichment classes
● Promotes the joys of physical fitness, sports & social play
After School Adventures Program (ASAP) Participants
4 *In addition to TK - 5th graders, ASAP serves 6th, 7th, and 8th graders at McKinley School ASAP Early Care Participants
5 PUSD Expanded Learning Programs
6 PasadenaLEARNs is the Expanded Learning division of the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD), providing high-quality before school, after school, and summer programming to students across the district. Our programs serve as a vital extension of the school day, designed to bridge gaps, open doors, and build the whole child.
We believe every student deserves access to safe spaces where they feel seen, valued, and supported. PasadenaLEARNs is committed to removing barriers and expanding access to opportunities that students and families might not otherwise encounter, from elite athletic training to college and career exploration to individualized academic support.
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When are programs
offered?
Before School Care
After School Programming
Summer Programs
What is offered within
the programs?
Academic Support
Athletics & Elite Training
Enrichment Activities
Field Trips
College & Career Exploration
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9 PUSD Expanded Learning Programs
10 PUSD Expanded Learning Programs
11 PUSD Expanded Learning Programs
12 Summer Opportunities: www.pusd.us/summer
www.cityofpasadena.net/parks - and - rec/recreation - guide/
13 Priority of Assignment of Facilities
District Facilities
1. School-Oriented Programs
2. City of Pasadena Recreation Program
3. Community Youth-Serving Groups
4. Civic and Related Organizations
5. Agencies not within PUSD boundaries
City Facilities
1. City of Pasadena Recreation Programs
2. PUSD Oriented Programs
3. Community Non-Profit Youth-Serving Groups
4. Civic and Related Organizations
5. Agencies not within City of Pasadena boundaries
14 City & District Joint Use Agreements
● Octavia E. Butler Gym
○ Programs: Youth Basketball, Villa Parke Soccer, Recreation Classes Cheer Exhibition
○ Paricipants Served: 396
○ City Operation Hours: M-F (5pm - 9pm) Sat-Sun (8am - 5pm) ● McKinley Gym
○ Programs: After School Program, Youth Basketball & Volleyball, Cheer Exhibition
○ Paricipants Served: 711
○ City Operation Hours: M-F (5pm - 9pm) Sat-Sun (8am - 5pm) 15 City & District Joint Use Agreements
● McKinley Tennis/Pickleball Courts
○ Programs: Community use of Pickleball & Tennis Courts ○ Paricipants Served: 100+ weekly
○ City Operation Hours:
■ Winter: M-F (CLOSED) Sat-Sun (9am - 4:30pm)
■ Summer: M-F (4:30pm - 7:30pm) Sat-Sun (9am - 7:30pm)
● John Muir – South Field
○ Programs: Sport Group Permits, Softball, Soccer
○ Paricipants Served: 200+ weekly
○ City Operation Hours: M-F (5pm - 9pm) Sat-Sun (8am - 10pm) 16 City & District Joint Use Agreements
● Linda Vista
○ Programs: Neighborhood Park for Community
○ Paricipants Served: 300+ weekly
○ City Operation Hours: Year-round (7:30am - dusk)
● Madison
○ Programs: Neighborhood Park for Community
○ Paricipants Served: 300+ weekly
○ City Operation Hours:
■ Academic Year: M-F (6pm - 8pm) Sat-Sun (8am - 8pm)
■ Summer – School: M-F (4pm - 8pm) Sat-Sun (8am - 8pm)
■ Summer Break: M-F (8am - 8pm) Sat-Sun (8am - 8pm)
Collaborations
● City use of District properties:
○ Blair & Pasadena High School Pools by permit every Summer for Citywide Aquatics Program
○ Jefferson School Lease for Fire Academy, Central Library, Police Activity League, PCC Classes, & Pickleball Courts
● District use of City properties:
○ Parks & Facilities by permit throughout the year for meetings, sports, picnics, & special events.
○ Allendale Baseball Field for school activities
■ Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 7:00am - 4:00pm
■ Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30am - 4:00pm
● City Maintenance: Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:00am -
9:30am
17 Thank You
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