Mt. Diablo USD Board Meeting 4/22/2026 Part 2

The Mt. Diablo Unified School District Board held a meeting on April 22, 2026, which included presentations from International Baccalaureate (IB) students and coordinators highlighting student achievements and program benefits. The board reviewed and approved multiple resolutions recognizing various heritage and appreciation months, including Autism Acceptance Month, Teacher Appreciation Week, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, National Foster Care Month, School Lunch Hero Day, School Nurses Day, Armed Forces Day, and Jewish American Heritage Month. A significant portion of the meeting focused on facilities and capital improvement projects funded by the 2018 Measure J bond, including updates on HVAC replacements, roofing projects, kitchen modernizations, and solar energy system maintenance. The board discussed concerns regarding the $50 million energy savings contract awarded to Schneider Electric, with the Measure J Citizens Bond Oversight Committee expressing frustration over contract management and recommending hiring project managers to ensure efficient spending. The board ratified the rejection of all bids for the 2026 roofing project at Glenbrook Middle School and the Dent Center, opting to restart the bidding process. Additionally, the board approved changes to several board policies and administrative regulations based on California School Board Association recommendations. The meeting also included public comments addressing program changes and enrollment issues at Bancroft Elementary School, emphasizing the impact on dual immersion programs and sibling enrollment policies.