Central Unified Board of Trustees Meeting June 23rd , 2026

The Central Unified School District Board of Trustees held a meeting on June 23, 2026, focusing on various administrative, budgetary, and procurement matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of the district fuel bid contract 26-01-7700 awarded to Robert V. Jensen Incorporated, locking in a discount of 15 cents per gallon for diesel and gasoline for one year. The board also approved the purchase of furniture for the Pathway Community Day School, funded through a grant, and discussed multiple contracts supporting academic achievement, including software licenses and educational behavior consultant services. Additionally, the board received an update on the McKinley Elementary School modernization project, which involves significant facility upgrades funded by bonds and state matching funds, though landscaping and portables were excluded due to budget constraints. Budget discussions highlighted the need for greater transparency and detail in reporting expenditures, especially regarding plant services and materials and supplies. The board also addressed policy revisions related to technology use and artificial intelligence, with plans to develop a dedicated AI policy. Several memorandums of understanding and pay scale postings were approved, and the board planned future meetings to address pending contracts and policy matters. Overall, the meeting emphasized fiscal responsibility, transparency, and ongoing capital improvement projects within the district.