January 20, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting

The Cotati Rohnert Park Unified School District held its regular school board meeting on January 20, 2026. The meeting included presentations on district-wide staff well-being survey results, updates on afterschool programs and funding including the ASES and ELOP grants, and a detailed review of the California Dashboard data related to student academic performance, attendance, and graduation rates. The board approved several resolutions including one to enter into a transaction with the California Department of Social Services for child care and development services, and accepted gifts and donations totaling $1,000. Budget discussions highlighted ongoing fiscal challenges with projected state deficits and the impact of one-time discretionary funding. The board also approved school safety plans and discussed concerns about external societal influences on school safety. Public comments addressed concerns about district overspending and potential staff layoffs, urging prioritization of essential safety personnel. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed in the transcript, but the meeting covered budget allocations, grant funding applications, and policy approvals relevant to district operations and procurement.