10.27.2026 Regular Governing Board Meeting

The SCV35 Communications Governing Board’s October 27, 2026 regular meeting included an annual grants update and a report on the district’s override and bond spending. Staff reported that grant allocations across federal, state, and local programs were nearly $600,000 lower than the prior year, while noting that reduced carryover reflected funds being used. Programs support academic interventions, staffing, professional development, CTE, special education, school safety, services for students experiencing homelessness, and robotics. CTE allocations included $47,834.51 for CTE priorities and $87,875.22 for Perkins. The new Education of Homeless Children and Youth grant may support supplies and emergency medical, dental, or housing expenses. No grant award or spending authorization vote was recorded.

The district reported a 9% M&O override generating about $2.4 million, used for staffing, instructional support, athletics, and aquatic-center personnel. Bond-funded work included 37 projects; reported prior-year expenditures included $59,751 for cameras and radios, as well as weight-room equipment, with bond funds expected to be depleted during the fiscal year. The board approved updates to policies on conflicts of interest and federal, state, and other grants. Related financial-procedure revisions described the $100,000 formal-bid threshold, purchasing-cooperative options, and specified procurement exemptions, including IEP-listed special-education services, professional certifications, memberships, conference registrations, and travel. The revisions also recognize authorized online payment systems and prohibit use of cash-app services. No vendor selection or contract award was identified.