February 17, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting

The Cotati Rohnert Park Unified School District held its regular school board meeting on February 17, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included budget reductions impacting approximately 20 full-time equivalent positions in the Ripia union and 8.175 FTE in classified employee services, with motions passed to approve these reductions. The board also approved a resolution regarding the elimination of certificated positions totaling 26 roles. Additionally, the district authorized acceptance of a quitclaim deed and approved a proposal to negotiate a successor contract with the California School Employees Association chapter 645. The meeting included updates on attendance recovery programs funded by grants, with discussions on staffing and grant usage for extra duty pay. The board accepted gifts and donations totaling approximately $1.6 million, paid quarterly by partner organizations. Policy discussions touched on district-sponsored social media and ongoing efforts to maintain fiscal solvency amid financial challenges. No new contracts or vendor selections were explicitly detailed, but the meeting reflected significant budgetary and staffing decisions affecting district operations.