Modesto Board of Education 10/19/26

The Modesto City Schools Board of Education regular meeting was held October 19, 2026. On procurement, the board approved a 2026–27 service agreement with the Parent Institute for Quality Education in a separate vote; Trustee Lopez recused himself because he is employed by the provider, and the item passed unanimously among participating trustees. The consent agenda, excluding that agreement, passed with two opposing votes; one trustee cited concerns about the Mindbody Awareness Project. No other contract awards or bid approvals were identified. The superintendent also reported community outreach for Measure K, intended to improve district facilities, but no related spending action was taken at this meeting.

The board reviewed a proposed 2026–29 district technology plan, scheduled for approval at the November 2 meeting. The plan describes device and network refresh cycles, a planned network upgrade using the federal E-rate program, a review of the district’s hotspot program, and work toward a sustainable funding strategy. It also outlines accessibility compliance work due by April 2027 and cybersecurity preparedness, including a cyberattack exercise. Trustees discussed possible future resources for student media and lunch activities, and further consideration of one-to-one Chromebook use in the early grades; no related purchases or policy changes were approved. The board also received an enrollment decline presentation noting potential future effects on staffing and district finances, without making a budget allocation.