Regular Meeting - Martinez Unified School Board - 4/27/2026

The Martinez Unified School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on April 27, 2026. A significant portion of the meeting addressed the recent termination of Superintendent Dr. Patrick without cause, which was decided by a 3-2 vote in closed session. The board also appointed Janelle Ayres as interim superintendent, with a formal ratification scheduled for the next meeting. Several procurement-related actions were approved, including piggyback agreements for field turf installation at Morena Park Elementary's TK playground and carpet replacement at Alhambra High School, with contract amounts and vendors specified. Additionally, the board approved up to $345,750 for construction management services related to Measure O projects. The meeting included recognition of outstanding educators and updates on ongoing construction projects funded by bond measures. The board emphasized maintaining stability and transparency during the leadership transition and encouraged community involvement in future superintendent selection.