Special Meeting - Martinez Unified School Board - 2/3/2026

The Martinez Unified School District held a special board meeting on February 3, 2026, focused primarily on reviewing budget reduction options and the district's financial stability plan. The discussion included detailed presentations on potential funding from the state, including one-time grants and ongoing special education funding, as well as proposed reductions in administrative, classified, and certificated staff positions. The board considered the impact of attrition, expiring grants, and supplemental programs on staffing and services, with particular attention to Title One program restructuring and the preservation of key student support roles such as college and career specialists and MTSS counselors. Public comments emphasized concerns about the effects of cuts on students, especially those requiring bilingual support and mental health services, and urged the board to explore additional revenue sources and equitable burden sharing. Board members discussed the use of one-time funds, including OPEB reserves, to mitigate cuts and debated prioritization of positions to restore. The meeting concluded with plans to finalize budget reduction decisions at the February 9 meeting and to address layoffs on February 23.