AUSD Board of Education Meeting 2/24/2026

The AUSD Board of Education held a meeting on February 24, 2026, covering a broad range of topics including instructional material adoption, school facilities fees, policy updates, new course offerings, and capital improvement projects. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of updated Spanish instructional materials with a slight increase in physical textbook use, and the adoption of Resolution 25-26-18 to increase school facilities fees in line with state guidelines to fund facility expansions such as portable classrooms. The board also received updates on ongoing solar panel installations across multiple school sites, including electrical work and coordination with Southern California Edison, with most projects on schedule except for some delays at Foothills due to technical and safety concerns. Additionally, technology upgrades were discussed, including new fiber optic cable installation at the high school and plans for a new backup server to enhance data security. The meeting included a first reading of a new board policy on maintaining appropriate adult-student interactions to comply with recent state legislation. Several new courses were introduced for middle and high school students, reflecting a focus on student interests and career readiness. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but the discussion of facilities fees and construction projects indicates ongoing capital improvement procurement activity.