Central Unified Board of Trustees Meeting April 28th , 2026

The Central Unified School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on April 28, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included approval of a tentative agreement with the California School Employees Association chapter 474 for the 2024-25 contract re-openers, featuring a 1.5% salary increase and other benefits. The board also approved a third-year option agreement with Lingle Peterson for independent audit services for fiscal year 2026-27, valued at approximately $64,000. Additionally, the board adopted a resolution to apply for the California Preschool Transitional Kindergarten and Full-Day Kindergarten Facilities Grant Program, which would fund retrofitting classrooms with a state contribution of 60-75% and a district contribution of 25-40%. A significant procurement decision was the approval of new K-12 mathematics instructional materials, selecting the Imagine I Am California program with an estimated cost not to exceed $4.5 million, including plans for extensive professional development. The board also approved the purchase of Mac computers for administrative staff at an estimated cost of $306,939.16, continuing the district's standardization on Apple products. Other notable actions included adopting a revised board policy on mobile communication devices and opposing the Southeast Development Area Plan through a formal resolution. The meeting also covered community engagement, employee association updates, and information on potential Measure X bond refinancing to save taxpayers about $5 million.