Modesto Board of Education 04/20/2026

The Modesto City Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on April 20, 2026, where they discussed a variety of topics including curriculum adoptions, student conduct code revisions, and personnel matters. Significant procurement-related discussions included the approval of curriculum adoptions for the 2026-2027 school year across multiple subjects such as English language development, social science, science, and career technical education (CTE), with an estimated total cost of approximately $2 million over the lifespan of the adoptions. The board also approved amendments to employment agreements for cabinet-level management positions, extending terms through June 30, 2028, without changes to salaries. Additionally, the board approved a resolution to increase statutory level one developer fee rates to fund school facilities necessitated by new residential development, following a public hearing. Policy revisions to the student conduct code, particularly regarding electronic device use, were presented and discussed extensively, with the board considering a full ban on cell phone use during the instructional day. The meeting included public comments on these policies and curriculum materials, with some requests for additional content annotations. The board took votes to approve the curriculum adoptions, employment agreement amendments, and the developer fee increase resolution, setting the stage for future implementation and communication efforts.