ACTA School Board Candidate Forum 10/22/26

The October 22, 2026, school board candidate forum for the Amador County Unified School District—hosted by the Amador County Teachers Association and Special Educators of Amador County—featured candidates for trustee districts 1 and 2. Candidates discussed the district’s consolidation plan, differing views on whether it would improve student opportunities and reduce costs, and concerns about deferred maintenance and aging facilities. They cited district budget figures and estimates, including a roughly $66 million budget, potential consolidation savings of about $2 million, and disputed estimates of $3.5 million to $5 million spent on studies. Candidates also discussed bonds and possible facility funding, but no procurement decisions, contract awards, spending motions, or votes were taken at the forum; the consolidation vote referenced had occurred the previous night.

Other topics included employee health-care costs and compensation, recruiting and retaining teachers and support staff, student behavioral and emotional supports, and communication between trustees, school employees, families, and the community. Candidates proposed approaches such as budget review and reallocation, improved staff support and benefits, school-site counseling resources, and more direct community engagement. No procurement activity was identified.