Lodi USD Board of Education Meeting January 20th, 2026

The Lodi Unified School District Board of Education held a meeting on January 20, 2026, focusing primarily on educational program updates, recognitions, and student achievement data. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of the Nicholls Elementary School modernization project easement and contract reopeners with the Lodi Education Association. The board also approved the annual audit report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, the 2024-25 developer fee report, and resolutions for hiring short-term classified employees and declaring certain property as surplus. Significant discussion centered on student academic performance data, particularly in English Language Arts and math, and the implementation of visible learning strategies to improve outcomes. The board reviewed plans for scaling professional development and accountability measures to support teaching effectiveness. Additionally, the district introduced the state seal of civic engagement program, aimed at recognizing student involvement and academic achievement in civics, with plans to pilot it in spring 2026 and expand it districtwide. No new contracts or vendor selections were detailed beyond the modernization project easement and labor contract discussions.