April 21, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting

The Cotati Rohnert Park Unified School District held its regular school board meeting on April 21, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions focused on the proposed purchase of 550 Apple MacBook Air laptops for district staff, with detailed debate on the necessity, financing options, and cost-effectiveness of the acquisition. The board discussed the benefits of bulk purchasing, lease versus outright purchase, and the impact on the district's bond funds and budget. The board requested additional information, including options for a mixed purchase of Chromebooks and Macs, and agreed to table the laptop purchase decision to a future meeting. Other procurement-related items approved included several memorandums of understanding (MOUs) related to summer enrichment programs and budget reductions, as well as resolutions for solar project CEQA exemptions. The meeting also included updates on bond and parcel tax oversight committee reports, and a first reading of a new board policy on artificial intelligence.