Regular Board Meeting - Tuesday, June 2, 2026

The New Haven Unified School District (NHUSD) Board held its regular meeting on June 2, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of contracts and instructional materials for the 2026-2027 school year. The board approved a contract with Bill Bill and adopted instructional materials for high school Marine Science and American Government History from Magro Hill Marine Science and SWAS Learning Company, respectively. Additionally, the board voted to increase trustee stipends to the state maximum of $1,200 per month, a 140% increase, with some trustees expressing concerns about the timing and implications of the raise. The meeting also featured extensive community input on the renaming of Cesar Chavez Middle School, with discussions about the process timeline and community engagement. Budget discussions highlighted positive updates from the governor's May revision, including increased funding projections and considerations for special education and paid pregnancy leave mandates. The board emphasized the need for careful community involvement in the renaming process and planned a town hall meeting in August to gather further input.