AUSD Board Meeting 3/3/2026 - Open Session Board Meeting

The Atascadero Unified School District Board held an open session meeting on March 3, 2026, where key procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. The board approved the selection of Diani Building Corp as the best value contractor for the Atascadero High School entry security improvements project using the lease-leaseback procurement method. They also approved the associated lease-leaseback contract, site lease, and sublease agreements for this project, which is funded by the district's B24 bond funds. The project includes enclosing a breezeway and reconfiguring offices to create a single point of entry but excludes HVAC upgrades, which are being reconsidered for cost efficiency. Additionally, the board approved a three-year engagement with the auditing firm Eide Bailly to audit the district's general fund and Measure B funds. The meeting also included discussions on budget challenges, teacher compensation concerns, and upcoming budget advisory meetings, but no new budget allocations or contract awards beyond those noted were made. The board plans to revisit bond project prioritization in an April meeting.