Modesto Board of Education 06/22/2026

The Modesto City Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on June 22, 2026, with significant focus on procurement and budgetary matters. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of the 2026-27 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the certification of the 2026-27 budget for all funds, with authorization to transmit copies to local and state agencies. The board also approved the employment agreement for a new Associate Superintendent of Student Support Services, Heidi Nunes, with no increase in ongoing costs. Additionally, the board discussed and approved amendments to board policies related to sexual health education and compensation for board members, notably voting to remove retroactive pay increases and setting future compensation in alignment with California Education Code. Public comments heavily addressed concerns about the board’s proposed 290% stipend increase, especially the retroactive component, highlighting tensions around district budget constraints and employee compensation. The superintendent’s employment agreement was extended through June 2029. Overall, the meeting balanced policy updates, personnel approvals, and budget certifications amid community scrutiny of board compensation and district financial priorities.