Mar 05, 2026 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees

The Apple Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on March 5, 2026, focusing primarily on educational updates, student activities, and significant budget and contract discussions. Key procurement-related topics included approval of a five-year contract with the Office of Administrative Hearings for legal services related to special education, authorization of a contract with the San Bernardino County Probation Department to provide full-time probation officers for the 2026-2027 school year, and approval of contracts for consulting services and technology maintenance, including UPS equipment and network switch licenses. The board also reviewed and approved the second interim financial report and an expenditure reduction plan for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27, highlighting ongoing deficit spending and budget adjustments. Additionally, the board discussed tentative agreements and successor contracts with the Apple Valley Unified Teachers Association, including salary and benefit considerations, and addressed reopening negotiations for class size and safety articles. Public comments and board discussions reflected concerns about district finances, staffing, and governance, with motions passed to support the superintendent and approve various budget and contract items. Future agenda items included further discussion on management AB1200 fiscal oversight and school start times, though the latter was met with resistance due to operational concerns.