AUSD Board Meeting 1/20/2026 - Open Session Board Meeting

The Atascadero Unified School District Board held an open session meeting on January 20, 2026. The meeting included reports from school-related groups and community members, recognition of school board members, and updates on various school activities. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the district's financial audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, which was accepted by the board. The audit highlighted ongoing hiring challenges leading to contracted instructional support, with no associated costs for the findings. The board also discussed the formation of a 90-day budget advisory task force aimed at addressing persistent budget deficits through a transparent, data-informed process to ensure fiscal sustainability while protecting educational programs. Additionally, the board reviewed and approved the annual school accountability report cards. A detailed discussion was held regarding special education services, focusing on improving multi-tiered systems of support, data collection for academic and behavioral interventions, and challenges related to staffing and compliance. The meeting concluded with a review of the governance handbook to establish expectations for board conduct and culture. No new contracts or procurement actions were reported during this session.