04.14.2026 Regular Governing Board Meeting

The Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District Governing Board held a regular meeting on April 14, 2026, focusing extensively on the fiscal year 2027 budget update and staffing changes. The board discussed enrollment projections indicating a decline, which impacts funding, and reviewed a zero-based budgeting approach emphasizing sustainability and student achievement. Key procurement-related decisions included approval of a 4% salary increase for all eligible staff and reclassification of bus driver positions to increase pay to market rates. Capital improvement projects were outlined, including shade structures at multiple schools, technology upgrades such as Cisco telephone and wireless systems, and athletic facility enhancements like new scoreboards. The board also addressed operational budget allocations for professional development, athletics, and increased water and insurance costs. No new policies were proposed, but procedural updates were shared. The meeting concluded with the approval of the consent agenda and recognition of community partners and staff transitions.