# Chico Unified School District Regular Board Meeting 10/21/2026


**Body:** CUSD Board of Education
**Date:** October 20, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Public Safety, Grants & Funding, Emergency Response


At its October 21, 2026 regular meeting, the Chico Unified School District Board of Education ratified a special-education settlement 5–0; the agreement provides a compensatory-education fund, two independent educational evaluations, and partial reimbursement of parents’ attorney fees, without an admission of liability. The board also received an informational update that Rosedale construction plans are with the state architect, with approval expected around mid-November; the district is still evaluating project delivery methods. No construction award or vendor selection was reported. The board approved a set of revised policies 5–0, excluding policy 5146 for further review, and considered other consent and administrative items.

The principal funding discussion concerned a proposed partnership with Chico Police to expand school resource officer (SRO) coverage. The city described a grant-funded deployment of two officers and a sergeant, planned for the 2027–28 school year; the district considered adding district-funded positions, with discussion estimating roughly $230,000 annually for one and $460,000 for two. After debate about costs, program outcomes, student safety, and accountability, a substitute motion to direct staff to draft an agreement funding one additional SRO, with annual review, passed 3–2. The discussion also emphasized developing an MOU with clear roles, metrics, and ongoing oversight. No vendor procurement or construction contract award was identified.

**Source:** CUSD Board of Education