Pays Paramount Theatre up to $142,512.85 to host 2026 graduations for seven high schools

The district will pay Paramount Theatre of the Arts up to $142,512.85 to host the 2026 graduation ceremonies for seven high schools. The agreement covers January 27, 2026 through June 1, 2026, with ceremony times and dates to be set separately.

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Vendor / partner: Paramount Theatre of the Arts, Inc. · Oakland, CA
Action: New agreement
Category: Food, transportation & operations
Term: Jan 27, 2026 – Jun 1, 2026
This vote: $142,512.85
Schools: Castlemont High School, Fremont High School, Madison Park Academy, McClymonds High School, Oakland High School, Oakland Technical High School, Skyline High School
Funding: Central Supplemental Fund
Presented by: Chief Academic Officer
File: 26-0797 · agenda O.-70
Outcome: Adopted on the General Consent Report, Apr 22, 2026

Official text

Approval by the Board of Education of a Rental Agreement by and between the District and Paramount Theatre of the Arts, Inc., Oakland, CA, for the latter to host, at times and dates specified, the 2026 graduation ceremonies for Castlemont High School, Fremont High School, Madison Park Academy, McClymonds High School, Oakland High School, Oakland Technical High School, and Skyline High School, via the High School Network Office, for the period of January 27, 2026 through June 1, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $142,512.85..

History

Apr 22, 2026 Adopted on the General Consent Report

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