Lodi USD Board of Education Meeting February 17th, 2026

The Lodi Unified School District Board of Education held a meeting on February 17, 2026, covering a wide range of topics including student engagement activities, academic program updates, and facilities management. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of an $84,000 legal services payment to Kingsley Bogard law firm, with board members requesting more detailed information on billable hours and work product to be provided in closed session due to attorney-client privilege. The board also approved bids for a new fiberglass bulkhead at Tokay High School's pool, addressing safety and liability concerns. Additionally, the Measure L and Measure U bond oversight committees presented their annual audit reports confirming compliance and expenditures on infrastructure projects such as science classrooms and irrigation system upgrades. A grounds staffing study was presented recommending an increase in grounds personnel to improve maintenance standards, with considerations for future electric equipment and irrigation specialists. The board discussed ongoing efforts to enhance Career Technical Education (CTE) programs, including dual enrollment partnerships with Delta College, and addressed concerns about the elimination of AP Computer Science at Lodi High School, emphasizing that this was a site-level issue. Several motions related to budget approvals, contract awards, and committee appointments were passed during the meeting.